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MATA Conference Focused On Fuel, Flight & Future of GA

Posted on March 25, 2012 by mwflyer

BROOKLYN CENTER, MINN. – Concerned with rising fuel prices, fuel fees and taxes, fuel supplies, and the future of general aviation, business owners and their employees came together for a fact-finding/solution-driven mission at the annual Minnesota Aviation Trades Association (MATA) … Continue reading →

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Sun Country To Host Day Trip To Udvar-Hazy National Air & Space Museum

Posted on March 9, 2012 by mwflyer

MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. – Sun Country Airlines will host a one-day trip to the Udvar-Hazy Air & Space Museum at Dulles International Airport in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, April 28, 2012, for $269.00 round trip. The flight departs Minneapolis-St. Paul International … Continue reading →

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NATA President To Leave Post!

Posted on March 8, 2012 by mwflyer

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The president of the National Air Transportation Association (NATA), James K. Coyne, has submitted his resignation, effective January 1, 2013. Coyne has been president of the national association of fixed base operators and general aviation businesses since … Continue reading →

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Major Change To Affect Businesses On Twin Cities Airports

Posted on March 4, 2012 by mwflyer

Al Lange, President of the Minnesota Aviation Trades Association (MATA), has confirmed that Gary Schmidt of the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC), will meet with members during MATA’s annual conference on Monday, March 19, 2012 at the Earle Brown Heritage Center in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. … Continue reading →

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Coming Up! Missouri State Aviation Day

Posted on March 2, 2012 by mwflyer

JEFFERSON CITY, MO. – The Missouri Pilots Association (MPA) has taken the lead in putting together “Missouri State Aviation Day,” on Tuesday, March 27, 2012, in Missouri’s State Capitol in Jefferson City, but the event is a collaborative effort among many individuals and state … Continue reading →

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DiMatteo Named EAA Vice President of AirVenture Features & Attractions

Posted on February 16, 2012 by mwflyer

EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wis. — (Feb. 16, 2012) — Jim DiMatteo, a decorated U.S. Naval Aviator who has served in several aviation leadership positions, is joining EAA as Vice President, AirVenture Features and Attractions. In that role, DiMatteo will be … Continue reading →

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Small Airport To Be Sold To Raise Money To Fund Larger Airport

Posted on January 26, 2012 by mwflyer

OZARK, MO. – Air Park South, located west of Ozark, Missouri, is being sold with proceeds from the sale going to Springfield-Branson National Airport for general aviation improvements. Both the Federal Aviation Administration and Missouri Department of Transportation have agreed … Continue reading →

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Eurocopter & AgustaWestland Helicopters Get Tanis Preheat Systems

Posted on January 26, 2012 by mwflyer

EDEN PRAIRIE, MINN. – Tanis Aircraft Products has announced the availability of its aircraft preheat systems for the “Eurocopter” line of helicopters, a manufacturer of civilian and military models. Eurocopter manufactures the EC155 helicopter, a long-range twin-engine medium-lift passenger transport … Continue reading →

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County Tax Break For Cirrus

Posted on January 25, 2012 by mwflyer

DULUTH, MINN. – Commissioners in St. Louis County at Duluth, Minnesota, agreed to resume an annual $27,770 tax rebate for Cirrus Aircraft through 2017, providing the company keeps at least 300 jobs at the Duluth aircraft manufacturing facility. Cirrus will continue … Continue reading →

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Kestrel Aircraft Corporation Lands In Superior!

Posted on January 16, 2012 by mwflyer

SUPERIOR, WIS. – The cofounder of Cirrus Aircraft Corporation, Alan Klapmeier, is moving closer to home with his newest company, Kestrel Aircraft Corporation. It was announced January 16, 2012, that Kestrel will be locating its manufacturing facility to Superior, Wisconsin, … Continue reading →

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