April 23, 1940 – June 3, 2025 EDINA, MINN. – Alden ‘Al’ Walter Lange, 85, of Edina, MN, passed away June 3, 2025, at his home in Edina, Minn. He…
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NATA Joins A Growing List of Aviation Groups Calling For Swift Confirmation of FAA Administrator Nominee Bryan Bedford
Washington, DC, June 5, 2025 –The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) supports the swift confirmation of Bryan Bedford to serve as Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Bedford brings a…
Duluth Air Show To Feature Hometown Boy
DULUTH, MINN. – After 25 years performing in airshows, and flying for the motion picture industry, Jon Melby will perform his “Fear Boss” routine at the Duluth Air Show, July…
June 2025 Midwest Flyer Monthly
Midwest Flyer Monthly, 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!
Minnesota Seaplane Icon, Bruce R. Hanson
The Minnesota Seaplane Pilots Association (MSPA) has announced the passing of Bruce R. Hanson of Surfside Seaplane Base (8Y4) in Lino Lakes, Minnesota. Hanson was a founding father of MSPA…
MN Department of Transportation Aeronautics
Info Notes: Photos Wanted! ST. PAUL, MINN. – The MnDOT Office of Aeronautics is excited to invite you to submit your best photos showcasing the spirit of Minnesota aviation. Think…
MAC Selects Kelly Gerads As Director of Reliever Airports
MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) has promoted Kelly Gerads to director of reliever airports, responsible for the operation and maintenance of its six general aviation airports…
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: Klick Brimmer, Excelsior, Minnesota, Tyler P. Brimmer, 952-353-9639, tyler.brimmer@klickbrimmer.com: www.klickbrimmer.com Lake…
Minnesota Aviation Trades Association Holds Annual Meeting In Mankato
The Minnesota Aviation Trades Association (MATA) held its annual meeting, April 24, 2025, in conjunction with the Minnesota Airports Conference at the Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center in Mankato,…
Meet Newly-Elected MATA President, Joe LaRue!
Elected President of the Minnesota Aviation Trades Association (MATA) at the organization’s May 9, 2025, meeting, was Joe LaRue, who founded Prairie Air Inc. in Elbow Lake, Minnesota, in 2005…