CHICAGO, ILL. – Chicago-area airports are getting greener with the addition of solar energy collectors to be installed on as many as 60 acres at O’Hare International Airport, alternative fuels…
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Minnesota Aviation Company Goes Green
MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. – Determan Fluid Solutions is going green with new environmentally-friendly initiatives including reusing fuels, recycling metal, and using efficient lighting. Determan Fluid Solutions provides hazardous waste removal in…
ACPA Recognizes Ulteig For Wahpeton Runway Project
FARGO, N.D. – The engineering firm “Ulteig” will receive the “Silver Award” from the American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA) for its work on the Runway 15-33 reconstruction project at Harry…
B-17 Memphis Belle® Undergoes Restoration At National Museum of USAF
DAYTON, OHIO – As the United States approaches the 70th anniversary of its involvement in World War II, one of the most famous aircraft from that war – the B-17…
J.B. Van Hollen, Wisconsin Attorney General & GA Pilot
Interview by Dave Weiman I had the opportunity to sit down with Wisconsin Attorney General John Byron “J.B.” Van Hollen last fall for a bit of “hangar talk,” although the surroundings…
Park Rapids Avionics…. Two Brothers, One Team In Lake Country
by Dave Weiman PARK RAPIDS, MINNESOTA – The first thing that impressed me when I flew into Park Rapids Municipal Airport/ Konshok Field (PKD) recently to tour the facilities at…
406 ELTs – Taking The ‘Search’ Out of Search & Rescue
by Dave Weiman Believe me when I say, I share your concern with having to buy yet another gizmo that costs a grand or more – either because the manufacturer…
Stewart Systems Paint At Wicks
HIGHLAND, ILL. – Wicks Aircraft Supply is now offering the revolutionary new water-based paint developed by Stewart Systems for general aviation and homebuilt aircraft. Stewart products durably adhere to metal,…
“Just Plug It In”
EDEN PRAIRIE, MINN. – Tanis Aircraft Products has released a new video called “Tanis –Helicopter Preheat – Just Plug It In,” which outlines the safety benefits, functionality and features of…
Swift Enterprises’ Fuel Tested In Radial Engine
GRANGEVILLE, IDAHO – More than 100 gallons of Swift Enterprises’ 100SF, powered an unmodified Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp engine during three days of testing conducted at Anderson Aeromotive…