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Sculptor of EAA’s Compass Hill Statues “Directions” Dies

Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2019 issue TACOMA, WASH. – Nationally renowned sculptor and painter, Larry Wayne Anderson, 78, of Tacoma, Washington, died October 18, 2018 at his home in Bonney Lake after a long illness. Anderson was best … Continue reading

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AOPA Air Safety Institute Releases Newest Accident Case Study

Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2019 issue FREDERICK, MD – The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Air Safety Institute (ASI) released another episode in its popular Accident Case Study video series. The latest video details the plight of … Continue reading

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DuPage Airport Authority Earns National Budgeting Award

Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2019 issue WEST CHICAGO, ILL. – The DuPage Airport Authority (DAA) has garnered national recognition for its 2018 budget. The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) recently honored DAA with a Distinguished Budget Presentation Award, … Continue reading

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Wisconsin Ultralight/Lightplane Advisory Council To Hold Safety Seminar

Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2019 issue OSHKOSH, WIS. – The Wisconsin Ultralight/Lightplane Advisory Council (WULAC) will hold its 26th annual safety seminar on Saturday March 16, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Founders Wing of … Continue reading

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Boeing Expands Digital Services Reach In Business Aircraft Market

Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2019 issue ENGLEWOOD, COLO. – Boeing [NYSE: BA] subsidiary Jeppesen has announced it has reached a new five-year contract agreement to provide fractional business jet operator Swift Air with Jeppesen FliteDeck Pro services. These … Continue reading

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Continental Announces Partnership With Liaoning Cub Aircraft Corp To Power The Experimental Top Cub

Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2019 issue MOBILE, ALA. – Continental Motors Group Ltd. (CMG), an AVIC® International Holding (HK) LTD company (HKEX: 232.HK), announced December 4, 2018 that it has entered into a strategic partnership with Liaoning Cub … Continue reading

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Yingling Aviation Continues Expansion, Adds Aircraft Paint Services

Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2019 issue WICHITA, KAN. – Yingling Aviation has announced significant expansion to its current facilities at Wichita’s Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport. Construction on a new 23,000 square foot facility for aircraft avionics and … Continue reading

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Corporate Jet Mounted At Airport Entrance Symbolizes Impact GA Has Had On Community

Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2019 issue WATERTOWN, WIS. – Earth-bound travelers entering Watertown’s main southern entrance are now greeted by a beautiful Cessna Citation 500 mounted on top of a 21-foot pole. The Citation was purchased for its … Continue reading

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NWOC Announces Strategic Partnership With D-Day Squadron

Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2019 issue OXFORD, CT.  – The National Warbird Operator Conference (NWOC) has announced a strategic partnership with the D-Day Squadron, offering the group the opportunity to make a presentation on their mission during the … Continue reading

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Second Arsenal of Democracy To Take Flight In 2020

Published In Midwest Flyer – February/March 2019 issue WASHINGTON, DC – The Arsenal of Democracy Executive Planning Committee has announced that it is planning a second Arsenal of Democracy Flyover that will take place on Friday, May 8, 2020, to … Continue reading

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