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Biofuels For Aviation In Midwest

CHICAGO, ILL. – The commercial aviation industry has a clear path toward cleaner, more economical and more secure energy alternatives through the increased use of advanced biofuels developed in the Midwest, according to a report issued by the Midwest Aviation … Continue reading

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Unmanned Aircraft At Camp Ripley

CAMP RIPLEY, MINN. – The Minnesota National Guard has opened an Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) facility at Camp Ripley Training Center on May 17, 2013. The facility provides a centralized location for service members to train in the use of … Continue reading

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Unmanned Aircraft Systems Action Summit Addresses Future Of Unmanned Aircraft Industry

GRAND FORKS, N.D. – More than 350 professionals associated with the unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) industry gathered for the seventh annual Red River Valley Research Corridor UAS Action Summit, May 30-31, 2013, at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks, N.D., … Continue reading

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Wicks Aircraft Offers Variety of New Products

HIGHLAND, ILL. – Wicks Aircraft Supply has expanded its high-tech product line to include everything from low-cost GPS Emergency Locator Transmitters to strobe lights: • 406mHz ELT from ACK: This new, GPS-capable unit also operates on 121.5 mHz, and is … Continue reading

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Tanis Receives STC For AgustaWestland AW119

EDEN PRAIRIE, MINN. – Tanis Aircraft Products has obtained a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the installation of a Tanis Preheat System on the AgustaWestland AW119. AgustaWestland has already placed an order for 15 STC Preheat Systems for their customer … Continue reading

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NationAir Aviation Insurance Forms New Public Entity Group

WEST CHICAGO, ILL. – NationAir Aviation Insurance has created a new company division, the Public Entity Group, dedicated to meeting the needs of government clients. “Publicly funded aviation programs have a far greater level of complexity than those of private … Continue reading

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New Schweiss Moving Gate Adds Versatility To Buildings

Schweiss one piece hydraulic and patented lift strap bifold doors have been on the market for years. Schweiss now has a newcomer on the scene – the Schweiss Moving Gate. The Schweiss Moving Gate still utilizes the patented liftstraps, but … Continue reading

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Illinois Airports Recognized by IDOT As Airports of the Year

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North Dakota Aeronautics Director Meets With FAA Administrator To Secure Airport Funding

WASHINGTON, D.C. – North Dakota Aeronautics Director Larry Taborsky, State Airport Planner Kyle Wanner, and Henry Ogrodzinski, president of the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO), met with FAA Administrator Michael Huerta, June 19, 2013, to try and secure … Continue reading

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States/Airports To Pick Up Slack For FAA

KANSAS CITY, MO. – Regional airport conferences, sponsored by the FAA regional offices, are popular among state airport officials and airport managers, but with the federal sequestration budget cuts, the FAA has put a moratorium on hosting such events. Four … Continue reading

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