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Wichita Aero Club Spotlights New National Center For Aviation Training

Posted on February 5, 2011 by mwflyer

WICHITA, KAN. – The Wichita Aero Club launched its third year by spotlighting Air Capital’s newest aviation resource, the National Center for Aviation Training at the club’s January 18, 2011 luncheon held in the center’s 258,000 square foot complex located … Continue reading →

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Aviation Groups Meet With State Decision-Makers To Determine How Best To Fund Airports

Posted on February 4, 2011 by mwflyer

The Minnesota Business Aviation Association (MBAA) with the Minnesota Aviation Trades Association (MATA) and the Minnesota Council of Airports (MCOA) co-hosted a Business Aviation Legislative Luncheon at the Kelly Inn, in Saint Paul on January 13, 2011. Representative Michael Beard, … Continue reading →

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Imprimis Moves Piper’s Business Plan Forward

Posted on February 4, 2011 by mwflyer

VERO BEACH, FLA. – This past year, Piper Aircraft Inc. significantly strengthened its position as a global airplane manufacturer. “During 2010, the first full year since Imprimis acquired Piper, the company made memorable and notable progress in a number of … Continue reading →

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Aeronautics Chief Pilot Tim Valento Retires

Posted on February 4, 2011 by mwflyer

Aeronautics Chief Pilot Tim Valento, will complete his last flight for Mn/DOT on Tuesday December 7, 2010. He will then step into his new role as a retiree. Valento started his flying career in 1966, but didn’t begin flying for … Continue reading →

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Aero Fabricators Gets FAA Approval For Production of Taylorcraft Vertical Fins

Posted on February 4, 2011 by mwflyer

LYONS, WIS. – Aero Fabricators, the manufacturing division of The Wag-Aero Group, has received FAA approval to manufacture brand new Taylorcraft vertical fins for BC12-D aircraft, and it is a direct replacement for OEM P/N D-A40. The fins are fabricated … Continue reading →

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Wipaire Names Chuck Wiplinger President

Posted on January 21, 2011 by mwflyer

SOUTH ST. PAUL, MINN. – Wipaire, Inc. has announced that it has appointed Chuck Wiplinger as President. In a meeting to employees on December 23, 2010, Gene DePalma, Assistant to the CEO, announced that the Board of Directors elected Wiplinger … Continue reading →

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Piper To Terminate PiperSport Distributor Business Relationship

Posted on January 13, 2011 by mwflyer

VERO BEACH, FLA. – Piper Aircraft Inc. will terminate its business relationship with Czech Republic-based Czech Sport Aircraft to market that company’s Light Sport Aircraft, citing differences in business philosophies. The announcement was made January 12, 2011. “After a year … Continue reading →

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Honda Achieves First Flight of FAA-Conforming HondaJet

Posted on December 22, 2010 by mwflyer

Greensboro, North Carolina, December 21, 2010 – Honda Aircraft Company, Inc., today announced that it has successfully completed the first flight of its FAA-conforming HondaJet advanced light business jet. The event is a significant step in Honda’s aerospace program leading … Continue reading →

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