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NationAir Aviation Insurance Announces New Public Entity Group
WEST CHICAGO, ILLINOIS — 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
Tall Tower Expert Dies Tall
MADISON , WIS. – Former Wisconsin Bureau of Aeronautics official and Air Force veteran, Gary L. Dikkers, 66, of Madison, Wisconsin, passed away from an extended illness on June 5, 2013. Dikkers was born November 30, 1946, in Freeport, Illinois, and … Continue reading
Act Now! Less Than 24 Hours to Support Senate Letter to FAA
June 3, 2013 – For the past two weeks, EAA been telling you that there may be a point where you can add your voice to those opposing FAA’s effort to charge air traffic fees at aviation events, including AirVenture. … Continue reading
Visit The Solar Impulse Project
Lindbergh Award winner Dr. Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg, co-founders of the Solar Impulse project are going to fly a solar powered aircraft around the world non-stop in 2015. They are now flying the aircraft across the U.S. from Phoenix … Continue reading
CAF Searches For New National Headquarters Location
MIDLAND/ODESSA, TEXAS- The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) has announced plans to establish the CAF National Airbase near a major metropolitan area. The new facility, described by CAF officials as an “airbase,” will contain a year-round aviation attraction, house CAF staff, … Continue reading
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Contract Towers To Remain Open
Alexandria, VA, May 10, 2013 – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced that it will keep open the 149 contract towers the agency slated for closure on June 15th. As a result of a budget impasse between Congress and … Continue reading
AOPA Introduces Giving Back Grants
The AOPA Foundation has a new charitable grant program, called “Giving Back,” which has been established to support and promote good work being done through General Aviation (GA). Grants up to $10,000.00 will be awarded to nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations doing good … Continue reading
Eagle Fuel Cells Named Wisconsin Aviation Business of the Year
MIDDLETON, WIS. – The Wisconsin Aviation Trades Association named Eagle Fuel Cells of Eagle River, Wisconsin, “Wisconsin Aviation Business of the Year” for 2013. The award was presented to company owner and general manager, Kurt Hartwig, at ceremonies held during … Continue reading
President’s Budget Proposal Includes $100.00 Per Flight User Fee
WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 10, 2013) – General aviation organizations are expressing disappointment with President Obama’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2014 that includes a $100.00 per flight user fee on general aviation, as well as a change in the current … Continue reading
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Sun Country Charter To Naval Air Museum-Pensacola
MINNEAPOLIS – Sun Country Airlines has a one-day, non-stop charter flight and tour to the Naval Air Museum in Pensacola, Florida on Saturday, May 18, 2013. The charter will depart the Humphrey Terminal at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport at 6:30 … Continue reading
