LANSING, MICH. – At the 2025 Michigan Airport Conference held in Lansing February 19-20, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) announced the award winners for achievements in promoting and improving aviation…
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NTSB Issues Urgent Safety Recommendations On Helicopter Traffic Near Reagan National
The NTSB issued urgent recommendations to the Federal Aviation Administration to permanently prohibit helicopter operations near Washington D.C.’s Ronald Reagan National Airport, or DCA, when certain runways are in use…
March 2025 Midwest Flyer Monthly
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Top Air Show Performers Commit To Fly At EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, WIS. – Some of the world’s top air show performers have made commitments to fly at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025 as part of the afternoon and…
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March 1 – Deadline for Minnesota Aviation Trades Association (MATA) Flight Training and Aviation Technician Scholarships. MATA is sponsoring two $1,000 scholarships to be used for flight training at a…
Boeing Expected to Meet Delivery Demand For Commercial Aircraft By 2030
Boeing is expected to meet delivery demand for its commercial aircraft by 2030, predicts Gediminas Ziemelis, the chairman and founder of the world’s largest ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance)…
Minnesota Aviation Businesses of the Month
The board of directors of the Minnesota Aviation Trades Association (MATA) would like to recognize the following member businesses: Horizon Aircraft Engine Services, d/b/a Bolduc Aviation Specialized Services/Horizon, Anoka County…
Minnesota SF530… Appropriation For Weather Forecasting Gap-Filling Radar Data
PAUL, MINN. – Minnesota currently faces significant low-altitude weather radar coverage gaps, leaving nearly 2.5 million residents — many in rural, tribal, and underserved areas — without reliable weather monitoring….
Black Hawk Crew May Have Missed ATC Transmission At Ronald Reagan Washington National, Plus, ADS-B Was Not Transmitting, Says NTSB
National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Chair Jennifer Homendy stated at a news conference February 14, 2025, that the pilots of the U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter that collided with an American…
February 2025 Midwest Flyer
Where “news” is published when it is still news. With “links” to make access to other websites easier. Convenient to read on your computer or smart phone! Ski-Plane Fly-In Success…
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February 19-20 – Lansing, Mich. Michigan Airport Conference, Lansing Center. www.michairports.org March 1 – Deadline for Minnesota Aviation Trades Association (MATA) Flight Training and Aviation Technician Scholarships. MATA is sponsoring…
What to Expect When Piloting an Electric Aircraft
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) Office of Aeronautics is exploring how Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) aircraft can support the Minnesota Aviation System and the potential benefits of operating these…
MnDOT Aero Outreach: PFAS white paper now available!
PFAS, or “forever” chemicals, have been attracting attention as their health and environmental risks are becoming better known. Regulatory agencies are instituting policies to mitigate PFAS and require accountability from…
Minnesota Aviation Businesses of the Month
The board of directors of the Minnesota Aviation Trades Association (MATA) would like to recognize the following members: B2W – Winair, Max Conrad Field, Winona, Minnesota, Dr. George Bolon, 507-452-3347:…