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Emery Air Launches Apprenticeship Program

ROCKFORD, ILL. – Emery Air, Inc., and the U.S. Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship, have signed an agreement establishing a registered apprenticeship program at Emery’s facility located at Chicago-Rockford International Airport. The program will provide on-the-job training for workers … Continue reading

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Airforms Awarded Baffle Kit PMAs For Cessna 172RG, 177B, 177RG & Mooney M20B/C/D/J Aircraft

BIG LAKE, ALASKA – Amidst a torrent of recent new PMA announcements, Airforms Inc. has added engine baffles for the Cessna 172RG to its growing list of available replacement parts. The newly approved Cutlass RG baffles expand Airforms’ engine baffle … Continue reading

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EAA & Academy of Model Aeronautics Sign Memo of Understanding To Promote Flying

OSHKOSH, WIS. – The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) and Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) have signed a memorandum of understanding that expands the organizations’ joint efforts to bring the possibilities of flight to more people. The new memo outlines areas … Continue reading

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Wipaire Announces Return of Ben Wiplinger Memorial Seaplane Rating Scholarship

SOUTH ST. PAUL, MINN. – Following a hugely successful introduction, Wipaire is pleased to announce the return of the Ben Wiplinger Memorial Seaplane Rating Scholarship. The scholarship was established in 2015 in celebration of Wipaire’s 55th anniversary and Ben Wiplinger’s contributions … Continue reading

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Wag-Aero Creates New User-Friendly Website

LYONS, WIS. – Wag-Aero has launched a new user-friendly website: www.wagaero.com. Check it out on your smart phone, tablet or computer! Shop the entire 124-page catalog online at onlinecatalog.wagaero.com and see an extensive selection of quality aircraft parts and services … Continue reading

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EPS Runs Their First Pre-Production Engine

NEW RICHMOND, WIS. – Engineered Propulsion Systems (EPS) mounted its first in a series of pre-production diesel engines on a test stand on September 20, 2015. Based on data collected from two earlier “concept engines,” EPS initiated a number of … Continue reading

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Cirrus Hiring For Vision Jet Production

GRAND FORKS, N.D. – The Duluth, Minnesota-based manufacturer, Cirrus Aircraft, is actively seeking employees for its Grand Forks, North Dakota plant to fulfill orders for its Vision SF50 personal jet. The composite parts to be manufactured in Grand Forks include … Continue reading

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Piper Sells First Diesel Archer In Scandinavia

ODENSE, DENMARK – Piper Aircraft, Inc. announced December 8, 2015, the first sale of a factory new diesel engine Archer DX in Scandinavia. Billund Air Center (BAC), a leading flight school in Denmark, has taken possession of the aircraft. “The … Continue reading

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Aircraft Owner Makes Efficient Use of Hangar Space

Tom Green of Marcelona, Mich., designed a home and aircraft hangar combination at Lakes of the North Airport to store his two airplanes – a Cessna T337 Skymaster and Lake 240 Renegade amphibian – four snowmobiles, four cars, and two … Continue reading

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Eau Claire Airport Restaurant To Reopen Soon!

EAU CLAIRE, WIS. – Pilots will be pleased to learn that the restaurant in the Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (KEAU) terminal in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, will soon reopen as the “Hangar 54 Grill.” A date has not yet been set … Continue reading

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