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Southern Illinois University Partners With United Aviate

Posted on September 28, 2022 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine October/November 2022 Digital Issue Southern Illinois University (SIU) in Carbondale, Illinois, has announced that it has partnered with “Aviate,” United Airlines’ pilot career development program, to offer SIU students and CFIs a clear and direct … Continue reading →

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New Solar Array Scheduled For Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, Springfield, Illinois

Posted on September 28, 2022 by mwflyer

by Jim Bildilli Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine October/November 2022 Digital Issue The Springfield (Illinois) Airport Authority held a groundbreaking ceremony July 14, 2022, for the construction of a $5.6 million solar array project. The 2.88-megawatt system will be comprised … Continue reading →

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D-Day Squadron Announces 2024 European Tour

Posted on September 28, 2022 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine October/November 2022 Digital Issue OXFORD, CT. – The D-Day Squadron announced at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022, a plan to return to Europe in 2024 for the 80th anniversary of D-Day in France, and the 75th … Continue reading →

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How Does That Work? FAA Air Traffic Control At EAA AirVenture Oshkosh

Posted on September 28, 2022 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine October/November 2022 Digital Issue OSHKOSH, WIS. – FAA air traffic controllers say working EAA AirVenture Oshkosh held the last week in July is the “Super Bowl” of air traffic control. The convention brings in thousands … Continue reading →

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Volatus Infrastructure to Support Warbirds of Glory Museum

Posted on September 28, 2022 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine October/November 2022 Digital Issue NEENAH, WIS. – Volatus Infrastructure, LLC has announced that it chose the Warbirds of Glory Museum in Brighton, Michigan, as its first charitable cause to support. The museum is home to … Continue reading →

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GAMA Statement on FAA Approval of GAMI Unleaded Avgas STCs

Posted on September 28, 2022 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine October/November 2022 Digital Issue WASHINGTON, D.C. – General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) President and CEO, Pete Bunce, issued the following statement regarding the FAA’s approval of Supplemental Type Certificates (STC) to allow General Aviation Modifications … Continue reading →

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Amelia Earhart Statue Unveiled At U.S. Capitol Atchison Amelia Earhart Foundation led statue project for State of Kansas

Posted on September 28, 2022 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine October/November 2022 Digital Issue Pioneering aviator and women’s rights advocate, Amelia Earhart, is the 11th woman among 100 statues in the National Statuary Hall Collection. This year marks 90 years since Earhart made history as … Continue reading →

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Avfuel & Neste Supply SAF To Viva AerobusAvfuel & Neste Supply SAF To Viva Aerobus

Posted on September 28, 2022 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine October/November 2022 Digital Issue LOS ANGELES, CALIF. – Fulfilling its commitment made on World Environment Day, Viva Aerobus—Mexico’s ultra-low-cost airline—took its first flight powered by sustainable aviation fuel from Los Angeles to Guadalajara on June … Continue reading →

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AOPA among groups requesting DOT action on congestion

Posted on September 28, 2022 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine October/November 2022 Digital Issue General aviation organizations, including the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, National Business Aviation Association and Experimental Aircraft Association, have issued a letter to persuade the Department of Transportation to work on … Continue reading →

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