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Wipaire, Inc. Receives EASA Validation for Wipline 13000 Floats on Viking Series 400 Twin Otter

Posted on April 2, 2015 by mwflyer

South Saint Paul, Minnesota, March 27, 2015 – Wipaire, Inc.’s EASA Supplemental Type Certificate No. 10015832 has received an updated validation from the European Aviation Safety Agency. The new validation adds the Viking Series 400 Twin Otter to the list … Continue reading →

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The HondaJet Receives Provisional Type Certification From The Federal Aviation Administration

Posted on April 2, 2015 by mwflyer

The HondaJet Receives Provisional Type Certification From The Federal Aviation Administration GREENSBORO, N.C. — March 27, 2015 — Honda Aircraft Company announced today that the HondaJet has received provisional type certification (PTC) from the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). … Continue reading →

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Pilot & Former FAA Executive Named NTSB Chairman

Posted on March 13, 2015 by mwflyer

WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Senate has unanimous confirmed Christopher Hart, a pilot and former Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) executive, as the 13th chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). Confirmation of Hart’s appointment took place on March 12, … Continue reading →

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Second Pilot’s Bill of Rights Pushes Long-Awaited Aeromedical Reform Forward

Posted on February 27, 2015 by mwflyer

EAA applauds bipartisan legislation that supports EAA/AOPA efforts EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (February 26, 2015) — Bipartisan “Pilot’s Bill of Rights II” legislation has been introduced in both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives that would put … Continue reading →

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HondaJet Flight Simulator Arrives at Honda Aircraft Company

Posted on February 25, 2015 by mwflyer

Installation at the HondaJet Training Center Underway GREENSBORO, N.C. — Feb. 25, 2015 — Honda Aircraft Company announced today that the first HondaJet flight simulator has been delivered and is currently being installed at the company’s world headquarters in Greensboro, … Continue reading →

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Wipaire To Hold Grand Opening At New Leesburg Location

Posted on February 21, 2015 by mwflyer

Wipaire, Inc., with headquarters at Fleming Field, South St. Paul, Minn., has announced the schedule and topics for the grand opening event at its Leesburg, Florida facility, to be held Saturday, February 28, 2015. Based at the Leesburg International Airport … Continue reading →

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New Regulations Being Formulated To Facilitate Integration of Small UAS Into U.S. Aviation System

Posted on February 20, 2015 by mwflyer

WASHINGTON (February 15, 2015) – The Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration proposed today a framework of regulations that the agency says would allow routine use of certain small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in today’s aviation system, while maintaining flexibility … Continue reading →

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FAA Rule Correction Opens Door For Lower Cost ADS-B

Posted on February 11, 2015 by mwflyer

EAA maintains cost is key to meeting 2020 mandate OSHKOSH, WIS. — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today published a technical correction in the Federal Register on February 9, 2015, that allows future installations of ADS-B “out” equipment to meet … Continue reading →

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AOPA’s Mark Baker Receives Legacy Award At Living Legends of Aviation Ceremony

Posted on January 22, 2015 by mwflyer

FREDERICK, MD – Mark Baker, president of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), was awarded the ‘Harrison Ford Legacy in Aviation Award’ Friday during the 12th annual Living Legends of Aviation Awards celebration in Beverly Hills. Baker was recognized … Continue reading →

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AOPA Announces 2015 Fly-In Plans

Posted on January 8, 2015 by mwflyer

New locations, activities will highlight grassroots gatherings celebrating general aviation FREDERICK, MD. – Building on the popularity and success of its inaugural events, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) will host five Fly-Ins at new locations nationwide during 2015, … Continue reading →

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