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Flying Salukis Again Among Nation’s Elite!

CARBONDALE, ILL. – With a demeanor that belies their strength, the Southern Illinois University Carbondale Flying Salukis collegiate flying teams are once again among the nation’s elite. Paced by two individual event national champions and the top-scoring female competitor, the … Continue reading

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K-State Lands In Top 10 In National Competition

SALINA, KAN. – There’s no place like home for Kansas State University Salina’s Flight Team, which earned a seventh place finish in the National Intercollegiate Flying Association’s Safety And Flight Evaluation Conference (SAFECON), which it hosted, May 14-19, 2012, at … Continue reading

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Jet Air Named 2012 Wisconsin Aviation Business of The Year

WISCONSIN DELLS, WIS. – The Wisconsin Aviation Trades Association (WATA) named Jet Air Group of Green Bay, Wisconsin, the 2012 “Wisconsin Aviation Business of the Year.” The award recognizes excellence in the aviation trades. WATA board member, Bruce Botterman of … Continue reading

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Minnesota Senator & Representative Recognized By Recreational Aviation Foundation

Senator John Carlson (R. Bemidji) and Representative David Hancock (R. Bemidji) have received national recognition from the Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF) for their efforts to amend the Recreational Use Statute (RUS) in the State of Minnesota. RAF President John McKenna … Continue reading

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American Barnstormers Tour To Showcase Golden Age of Aviation

MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. – The American Barnstormers Tour, a nostalgic salute to the barnstormers who ventured across America during the 1920s seeking fame and fortune in their biplanes, is scheduled to visit North Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Illinois on their fourth … Continue reading

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Outagamie County Regional Airport Receives Best Marketing Award

APPLETON, WIS. – Allegiant Travel Company awarded Outagamie County Regional Airport (ATW) the “Best Marketing Award” at this years’ 2012 conference held in Las Vegas. The award recognized the airport’s outstanding use of social media and community engagement throughout its … Continue reading

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Walker Municipal Receives 2012 FAA/Governor’s Award

ROCHESTER, MINN. – For many years, the Federal Aviation Administration and the Minnesota Department of Transportation Office of Aeronautics have partnered with public airports throughout Minnesota. One result of this partnership is the annual FAA/Governor’s Award, which is presented cooperatively … Continue reading

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