Archives: February/March 2012
Platz Named President Of Mead & Hunt… Sheth To Remain CEO
MADISON, WIS. – The architectural and engineering consulting firm of Mead & Hunt, Inc. has named Andy Platz president, succeeding Raj Sheth, who will remain chief executive officer. Sheth was both president and CEO since 1994. Platz said that one … Continue reading
Posted in February/March 2012, People, Sections
Tagged airport, Andy Platz, Mead & Hunt, Raj Sheth
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Lindbergh Foundation Announces 2012 Lindbergh Awardees
MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. – The Charles A. and Anne Morrow Lindbergh Foundation has announced the recipients of its two prominent awards, which will be presented at the Fantasy of Flight air museum in Polk City, Florida, March 29. Legendary inventor Forrest … Continue reading
Posted in February/March 2012, People, Sections
Tagged B-17, Cessna 170, Dr. Forrest Bird, James C. Ray, Lindbergh Foundation
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OMNNI Associates Recognized For Excellence In Airport Construction
APPLETON, WIS. – Roger Arnold, P.E., of OMNNI Associates, Appleton, Wis., has received the “2011 Outstanding Airport Construction Award” for his role as resident engineer on a runway reconstruction project at Wittman Regional Airport, Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Department of … Continue reading
Posted in Airports, February/March 2012, Sections
Tagged OMNNI Associates, Roger Arnold, WisDOT, Wittman Regional Airport
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Airport Director Looks At Leasing Land To Tech School As One More Means To Keep Airport Self-Sufficient
APPLETON, WIS. – A $32.5 million public safety training center for Fox Valley Technical College (FVTC) may be built on leased land from Outagamie County Regional Airport in Appleton, Wis., which would benefit the airport and local economy, according to … Continue reading
Bayfield… Where You Land, Depends On What You Want To Do
by Dave Weiman It is not just the community of Bayfield, Wisconsin, which is a major tourist attraction and recreational area, but all of Bayfield County, and the local communities of Ashland, Cable and Superior. The Bayfield County peninsula and the … Continue reading
Posted in Airports, All Features, Destinations, Features, February/March 2012
Tagged Apostle Island, Ashland, aviation, Bayfield, Cable, Chateau Boutin, Dreamcatcher Sailing, Ethel's At 250, Good Thyme Restaurant & Catering, Greunke's First Street Inn, La Pointe, Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua, Madeline Island, Maggie's, Major Gilbert Field, Midwest Flyer Magazine, The Rittenhouse Inn, The Toss Bakery Cafe, Wild Rice Restaurant
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EAA Testifies Before NTSB On Air Show Safety
WASHINGTON, D.C. – EAA President and CEO Rod Hightower and EAA Vice President of Industry and Regulatory Affairs, Sean Elliott, testified before the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) during a hearing on air show and air race safety on January … Continue reading
Posted in All Headlines, EAA & AirVenture, February/March 2012, Headlines
Tagged Dick Knapinski, EAA, NTSB, Rod Hightower, Sean Elliott
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Major Changes At EAA Intended To Help Reshape Organization To Better Fulfill Mission
OSHKOSH, WIS. – EAA President/CEO Rod Hightower announced January 12, 2012, changes in the organization, which he believes will allow the 170,000-member organization to better fulfill its mission to grow participation in aviation. As part of a long-term strategic plan, … Continue reading
Posted in All Headlines, EAA & AirVenture, February/March 2012, Headlines
Tagged EAA, Jeff Skiles, Rod Hightower
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Bryan Budds Named Manager of AOPA Great Lakes Region
FREDERICK, MD – The Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association (AOPA) created seven (7) new, full-time regional manager positions to better build strong local GA communities and strengthen the organization’s relationships with state and local governments across the country. AOPA has … Continue reading
