OSHKOSH, WIS. – The new EAA Sport Pilot Academy offers aspiring pilots two ultimate elements for flight training success: focused, dedicated instruction and learning at the EAA Aviation Center in…
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JETBLUE’S AIRBUS A321 ‘BLUESMOBILE’ TO HIGHLIGHT AIRBUS PARTICIPATION AT EAA AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH 2016
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wis. — JetBlue will bring its Airbus A321 aircraft – “BluesMobile,” the first Airbus airliner built in the United States, to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2016. The…
IG BAD VOODOO DADDY RETURNS TO GET THE JOINT JUMPIN’ AT EAA AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH 2016
IG BAD VOODOO DADDY RETURNS TO GET THE JOINT JUMPIN’ AT EAA AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH 2016 EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wis. — Award-winning swing band Big Bad Voodoo Daddy joins the…
AOPA STATEMENT ON THE PRESIDENT SIGNING THE FAA EXTENSION AND THIRD CLASS MEDICAL REFORM
FREDERICK, MD – The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) released the following statement after the president signed into law an FAA authorization extension including third class medical reform. “We…
EAA REACHES GOAL! AEROMEDICAL REFORM NOW LAW
President signs FAA funding bill that includes aeromedical reform language EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (July 15, 2016) — A huge number of EAA members and other aviators will…
First Flight Scheduled for B-29 Doc
WICHITA, Kan., July 8, 2016 – Doc’s Friends, the group managing the restoration of the B-29 known as Doc, announced today the historic B-29 will make its return to flight…
BIG AIRPLANES, BIG EVENTS PART OF BOEING’S 100TH ANNIVERSARY AT EAA AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH 2016
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — The 100th anniversary of The Boeing Company, the world’s largest commercial and military aircraft company, will bring a unique collection of airplanes and presentations…
Honda Aircraft Company Receives FAA Production Certificate
GREENSBORO, N.C. – July 11, 2016 – Honda Aircraft Company announced today that it has earned a Production Certificate from the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Honda Aircraft Company is building the HA-420…
Wipaire Welcomes New Vice President of Sales & Marketing
SOUTH ST. PAUL, MINN. – Amy Hoage has been named Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Wipaire, Inc. Hoage brings 20 years of management experience to Wipaire, with specialization…
The U.S. Senate’s FAA Reauthorization Bill: Drones & Beyond – What’s In It For The GA Community?
by Russell A. Klingaman, Esq. On April 19, 2016, the U.S. Senate approved its FAA Reauthorization Bill. The U.S. House of Representatives has its own Reauthorization Bill pending. The current…
Cirrus NOW: Racine, Wisconsin
RACINE, WIS. – Cirrus executives set aside the evening of May 12, 2016 in Racine, Wis., to showcase its lineup of aircraft. A special program was held at EAA Chapter…
Seven Great Aviators Inducted At 27th Annual Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame
BLOOMINGTON, MINN. – The Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame, a nonprofit organization that honors Minnesotans for their contributions to aviation, recognized seven aviators at a banquet, April 30, 2016, at…
AOPA Announces New Flying Club Benefits
FREDERICK, MD – The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) announced free scheduling software and other new benefits and tools now available to flying clubs. The software, available exclusively to…
Wag-Aero Launches New Digital Catalog
LYONS, WIS. – Customers can now shop Wag-Aero’s entire 124-page catalog electronically using their smart phone, tablet or computer at onlinecatalog.wagaero.com and see an extensive selection of quality aircraft parts…
NewView Technologies Owner Receives Charles Taylor Award
OSHKOSH, WIS. – Bruce Botterman, owner of NewView Technologies at Wittman Regional Airport, Oshkosh, Wis., has received the “Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award” for 50 years of continuous aircraft airframe…