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Cirrus NOW: Racine, Wisconsin

RACINE, WIS. – Cirrus executives set aside the evening of May 12, 2016 in Racine, Wis., to showcase its lineup of aircraft. A special program was held at EAA Chapter 838’s headquarters at Batten International Airport, Racine, Wis. Also on … Continue reading

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AOPA Announces New Flying Club Benefits

FREDERICK, MD – The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) announced free scheduling software and other new benefits and tools now available to flying clubs. The software, available exclusively to AOPA Flying Club Network members, allows clubs to schedule up to … Continue reading

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NewView Technologies Owner Receives Charles Taylor Award

OSHKOSH, WIS. – Bruce Botterman, owner of NewView Technologies at Wittman Regional Airport, Oshkosh, Wis., has received the “Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award” for 50 years of continuous aircraft airframe and powerplant (A&P) service. Botterman is a 1966 graduate of … Continue reading

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Wipaire To Expand Manufacturing Facilities

At South St. Paul Municipal Airport SOUTH ST. PAUL, MINN. – Wipaire, Inc. will be expanding its manufacturing facilities at South St. Paul Municipal Airport. In a purchase deal closed in late February, Wipaire became the sole owner of the … Continue reading

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What Defines A General Aviation Airport? History, Longevity, Community, Business, Family!

This year’s recipient of the FAA/Minnesota Governor’s Award – Crookston Municipal Airport – Kirkwood Field (KCKN) – has all of these attributes: history, longevity, community, business, and family. This award, and many others, were presented during the Minnesota Airports Conference, … Continue reading

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EAA AirVenture Museum Made For Best Conference Banquet Venue Ever!

OSHKOSH, WIS. – While the 61st annual Wisconsin Aviation Conference was held at the Best Western Premier Waterfront Hotel & Convention Center in downtown Oshkosh, May 2-4, 2016, the banquet was held May 3 in the EAA AirVenture Museum, next … Continue reading

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Two Blues From KSU

SALINA, KAN. – Andrew Talbott, 32, of Sedan, Kan., and Lance Benson, 32, of McPherson, Kan., are graduates of Kansas State University Polytechnic Campus, Salina, and both are members of the elite military flight demonstration squadron, the U.S. Navy Blue … Continue reading

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Kansas State Polytechnic Campus Offers UAS Training To Hobbyists

SALINA, KAN. – As the number of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) owners continues to increase, the UAS program at Kansas State University Polytechnic Campus is now offering training specifically for hobbyists to ensure proper use and safety. The school held … Continue reading

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Schweiss Sells Doors To Owner of Multiple Hangars

HECTOR, MINN. – Schweiss Doors has supplied 13 bifold doors already with 22 more on the way to hangar owners of the growing Pegasus Airpark project in Arizona. “We went with top quality executive box hangars with plumbing on deeded … Continue reading

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Car2go Now At Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport

ST. PAUL, MINN. – Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) has partnered with car2go, the largest and fastest-growing car-sharing program in the world. MSP’s car2go operation is located at Terminal 2–Humphrey. The designated car2go area with available cars and parking is … Continue reading

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