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Poberezny Introduces Hightower As New EAA President

Longtime pilot/EAA member becomes only the third president in organization’s history; Poberezny to continue active role as chairman. OSHKOSH, WIS. – Tom Poberezny, chairman and president of the Experimental Aircraft Association, announced on the first day of EAA AirVenture, July 26, 2010, … Continue reading

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Poberezny Comments On Transition & Success of AirVenture 2010.

OSHKOSH, WIS. – At a press conference on the last day of EAA Air Venture, August 1, 2010 Poberezny commented on the transition period, and on the success of AirVenture 2010. “The transition should appear seamless by the membership,” said Poberezny. … Continue reading

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Aviation Explorers & Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Celebrate Aviation Education At Oshkosh

Thanks to an invitation from the Aviation Explorers Board of Directors, Southern Illinois University (SIUC) Carbondale’s Aviation Programs made a visit to the Aviation Explorers’ Base at EAA AirVenture-Oshkosh on the evening of July 29, 2010. During the visit, a … Continue reading

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Wipaire Celebrates 50th Anniversary

OSHKOSH, WIS. – The staff at Wipaire, Inc., manufacturers of Wipline floats at Fleming Field, South St. Paul, Minnesota, started celebrating their 50th anniversary during EAA AirVenture-Oshkosh, July 26-August 1, 2010, with a huge display of aircraft, pilot supplies and a … Continue reading

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Piper Regrouping At The Top

OSHKOSH, WIS. – Piper Aircraft, Inc. has appointed Geoffrey Berger interim chief executive officer (CEO) until the manufacturer can find a permanent successor for Kevin Gould, who resigned earlier this summer. Berger, an investment fund manager, was introduced as interim … Continue reading

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