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The “Lark of Duluth” Replica Celebrates Centennial of World’s First Commercial Airliner

DULUTH, MINN. – January 1, 2014 marked the 100th anniversary of the world’s first airline, St. Petersburg Tampa Airboat Line. In celebration, the “Lark of Duluth,” the Benoist Type XIV Flying Boat replica of the first airliner, which was built … Continue reading

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Thunderbird Aviation In The Twin Cities Metro – Minnesota’s Newest FBO

by Dave Weiman When you invest $2 million in a business during an economic downturn, you have to know your market, know your business, and believe in yourself and your staff, and Nancy Grazzini-Olson does. She has been operating Thunderbird … Continue reading

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Air Charter Safety Foundation Takes Stand On Voluntary Surrender of Safety Information

ALEXANDRIA, VA – The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) recently made a presentation to a listening session of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Safety Information Protection Task Force to solicit recommendations on balancing the protection of safety information with … Continue reading

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The Door’s Wide Open At Fagen Fighters WWII Museum

If your heart is into aviation, and you have money, there is no end as to what you can accomplish, including building a first-class aviation museum, and filling it with some of the finest examples of World War II aircraft. … Continue reading

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Christen Eagle II Creator Speaks At EAA Wright Banquet

OSHKOSH, WIS. – Frank Christensen, creator of the popular Christen Eagle II aerobatic biplane, was the guest speaker at EAA’s Wright Brothers Memorial Banquet at the EAA AirVenture Museum in Oshkosh, Wis., December 14, 2012. In 1978, Christensen unveiled the … Continue reading

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Pilot Shortage Creates Opportunity To Work With The Airlines

by Dave Weiman As general aviation pilots, you and I know that student pilot starts are down, and aviation organizations and others are addressing this issue through special programs and initiatives, and we thank them for it. Our primary motive … Continue reading

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