BATTLE CREEK, MICH., March 15, 2025 – The Women’s Aviation Career Symposium (WACS) celebrated its seventh year that included over 300 participants and record-breaking scholarships awarded to women pursuing careers…
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Madison-Area Pilots Receive Prestigious FAA Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award
Madison, Wisconsin – Three Madison-area pilots have been awarded the prestigious “Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award” by the Federal Aviation Administration: Jim Boxrud of McFarland, Wis.; Tom Thomas of Madison,…
NBAA Welcomes Nomination of Bryan Bedford As FAA Administrator
Washington, DC (March 18, 2025) – The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomes President Trump’s nomination of pilot and aviation industry veteran Bryan Bedford to lead the Federal Aviation Administration…
Aviation Community Urges Congress To Fund ATC Improvements
Washington, DC – The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) joined 33 other stakeholder groups representing the broad spectrum of aviation in sending a letter urging Congress to fund improvements to air…
Minnesota Aviation Trades Association Lobbies For More Designated Pilot Examiners
In an April 16, 2025, letter to Minnesota’s Congressional Delegation, the President of the Minnesota Aviation Trades Association (MATA), Mark Nelson of Rush City, Minnesota, expressed concern with a growing…
Minnesota Aviation Businesses of the Month
The board of directors of the Minnesota Aviation Trades Association (MATA) would like to recognize the following members: Brown & Brown, Inc. Hummingbird Helicopters Mankato State University Signature Flight Support…
Calendar
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Air Legends Foundation Lockheed Constellation C-121A Returns To EAA
OSHKOSH, WIS. – The Lockheed Constellation, regarded as one of most beautiful airliner designs ever created, will return to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in 2025 for display throughout the entire week….
Air Legends Foundation To Bring “Flight of the Cats” To EAA
OSHKOSH, WIS. – Four legendary fighter aircraft produced by Grumman will be among the highlights of the warbirds gathering and airshows at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025 on July 21-27. The…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Hi Dave! I just read your article “Two Great Experiences The Same Day” (March 2025). What a wonderful remembrance! Thank you so much! I just wanted to add one detail…
Minnesota Department of Transportation, Office of Aeronautics, 2025 Calendar of Events
June 8 – Fergus Falls, MN (KFFM). EAA Chapter 1174 Fly-In and Belgian Waffle Feed, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. All the Belgian waffles you care to eat, sausages, coffee,…
AirTAP Briefings
MnDOT Aeronautics kicked off the Minnesota Electric Aviation Network (MEAN) Study in November 2024. The study aims to identify a strategic network of Minnesota public-use airports that are suitable to…
2025 Minnesota Airport Directory Now Available!
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) Office of Aeronautics has released the 2025 “Minnesota Airport Directory and Travel Guide.” This guide is designed to provide information on airports, their essential…
Minnesota Aviation Businesses of the Month:
The board of directors of the Minnesota Aviation Trades Association (MATA) would like to recognize the following members for their service to the Minnesota aviation community: Donaldson Company, Inc., Bloomington,…
The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) Selects Joe Harris As Vice President, Management & Operations
MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) has promoted Joe Harris to the senior executive team as vice president of management and operations following a national search. He…