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Corporate Pilots Hold Career Symposium In Michigan
Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2019 issue LANSING, MICH. – The second annual Women’s Aviation Career Symposium (WACS) was held January 26, 2019 in Lansing, Michigan, and sponsored by Women in Aviation, International, Great Lakes Chapter. Over 50 women … Continue reading
Trends Show Increased Numbers of Women Entering Careers In Aviation Maintenance
Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2019 issue According to the FAA’s Aeronautical Center, the estimate of certificated aviation mechanics on record is 292,002 as of December 31st, 2018. Women represent only 2.44% of these certificate holders for a grand … Continue reading
Schweiss Introduces New Greaseable Bifold & Hydraulic Door Hinges
Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2019 issue FAIRFAX, MINN. – Schweiss Doors has engineered a new hinge with grease zerks that bifold and hydraulic door owners can grease from the underside of the doorframe without having to go through … Continue reading
Minnesota Airports Conference To Be Held In Willmar
Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2019 issue WILLMAR, MINN. – The Minnesota Airports Conference will take place April 24-26, 2019 at the Willmar Conference Center, Willmar, Minn. The annual conference features experts in aviation and aerospace who share their … Continue reading
Ohio Aviation Association To Hold Conference In Columbus
Published in x – April/May 2019 issue COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Ohio Aviation Association (OAA) will hold its 2019 Annual Conference – the only aviation conference in Ohio – April 9-10 at the Hilton Polaris Hotel in Columbus. “Building Something … Continue reading
Illinois Aviation Hall of Fame To Induct Davis, the Frantzes, Mueller, Outland & Powers
Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2019 issue The Illinois Aviation Hall of Fame (IAHoF) has selected Stephen Davis, Robert and Ruth Frantz, Keith Mueller, Everett Earl Outland and Doug Powers for 2019 induction May 7 at the Holiday Inn … Continue reading
Batten International Airport Manager Retires After 28 Years of Service
Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2019 issue RACINE, WIS. – After more than 28 years, David Mann retired as airport manager of Batten International Airport in Racine, Wis., effective March 1, 2019. Assistant airport manager, Matt Dean, replaced Mann … Continue reading
Doug Nehls – A Lifetime of Service
Few people nowadays can say they have been employed by the same employer for their entire professional career. Likewise, there are few employers who can say they have retained employees for 30-plus years. But such is the case with … Continue reading
Bill Rewey… Pilot, Aircraft Builder, Friend
11/23/1927 – 2/11/2019 Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2019 issue Pilot, aircraft builder, EAA member and friend, William (Bill) M. Rewey, 91, of Verona, Wisconsin, passed away February 11, 2019. A celebration of a life well lived will be … Continue reading