OKLAHOMA CITY - The Stillwater Regional Airport can now bring in the
"big boys," thanks to a recently completed runway project that was paid for
by federal stimulus money.

City and state officials and long-time supporters of the airport as well
as kindergartners from Stillwater's Sangre Ridge Elementary School gathered
earlier this week to celebrate the official grand re-opening of Runway
17-35.

By D.R. STEWART, Staff Writer
Tulsa World
10/23/2009

Pilots and aviation enthusiasts in east Tulsa are preparing for the third
fly-in of the year Saturday at Harvey Young Airport, an event they hope
will spark improvements at the 93-acre general aviation landmark.

Chip Taylor, director of operations for Aviation Management Group, owner of
the privately held airport, said he expects 50 aircraft and 300 people at
the fly-in. Nonfliers and the general public are invited, Taylor said.

BY BRANDY McDONNELL, Staff Writer
The Oklahoman
10/23/2009

FAIRFIELD, N.J. — With a shiny Lockheed Electra looming and a smudged white
jumpsuit emblazoned with the initials A.E. hanging nearby, a hangar at the
Essex County Airport was recently transported back to the 1930s.

The throwback clothing and aircraft were brought in for a news conference
for the new film "Amelia,” a biopic of pioneering aviatrix Amelia Earhart.
Along with the usual entertainment journalists, about 20 members of The

by April Wilkerson
The Journal Record
10/22/2009

NORMAN – Flying is still a romantic adventure in Norman, where tomorrow’s
pilots are proving their prowess.

The University of Oklahoma is hosting the National Intercollegiate Flying
Association regional competition this week. About 25 planes and 100 student
pilots have filled the Max Westheimer Airport for activities that challenge
their flying talents and knowledge of safety.“It’s human being and machine

By Jennifer Palmer, Business Writer
The Oklahoman
10/20/2009

A development project at Wiley Post Airport will provide new space to park
corporate jets.

Construction crews are working to add electricity, plumbing and taxiways to
40 acres on the northeast side of the airport, at North Rockwell Avenue and
West Wilshire Boulevard. The lots will be leased to people or businesses to
build private hangars, airport manager Tim Whitman said.

City of Stillwater NEWS | For Immediate Release

Stillwater Regional Airport to host ribbon-cutting for reopening Runway 17-35 on Oct. 21

Preliminary report on fatal Tulsa plane crash released
By Shannon Muchmore, Staff Writer
Tulsa World
9/9/2009

The plane crash Saturday that killed five Tulsans was caused when the
aircraft hit a guy wire supporting a 600-foot radio tower in Chandler Park,
according to a preliminary report released Wednesday from the National
Transportation Safety Board.

The crash killed Dr. Stephen Lester, his wife, Dana, their daughters Laura
and Christina, and another doctor, Ken Veteto. They were on their way to

Church struggles after plane crash
By Michael Overall, Staff Writer
Tulsa World
9/7/2009

The minister originally planned a joyful sermon for Sunday morning to
recognize all the blessings received by Park Plaza Church of Christ.

"Instead," Mitch Wilburn informed the congregation as the service started,
"today is a different kind of Lord's Day."

Behind the pulpit, a large projection screen displayed photos of five

Plane crash at park fatal to five Tulsans
By Shannon Muchmore & Deon J. Hampton, Staff Writers
Tulsa World
9/6/2009

A small plane on its way to Dallas for the University of Oklahoma football
game crashed into Chandler Park amid foggy conditions Saturday morning,
killing all five Tulsans aboard.

Dr. Stephen Lester, his wife, Dana, their daughters 16-year-old Laura and
13-year-old Christina, and another doctor, Ken Veteto, all died at the
scene, family members said.

Airport runway open for first home game
By Monique Headley
Stillwater News Press
9/3/2009

“On time and under budget” are coveted words in construction, especially
with regard to the Stillwater Regional Airport renovation project.

On Friday, the airport is slated to reopen ahead of schedule and with money
remaining.

Final figures are not yet tallied, said airport Director Gary Johnson, but
several material and job costs were reduced. Next week, he said, any