WASHINGTON, DC – The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) joins the entire aviation community in mourning the loss of Pat Epps, a true icon in aviation. Pat Epps’ leadership at…
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PEOPLE IN THE NEWS: Alysia Starkey Inducted Into Kansas Aviation Museum Hall of Fame
SALINA, KAN. – As Kansas State University Salina has experienced historic growth, its leader is being recognized for her innovative influence in successfully transforming the campus into a national leader of aerospace and…
PEOPLE IN THE NEWS: AAR Celebrates Veterans Day With U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth & Veteran of the Year, Nicholas Gross
Wood Dale, Illinois – AAR CORP., a leading provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, MROs, and OEMs, welcomed U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth to the company’s headquarters for a…
PEOPLE IN THE NEWS: NAA Announces 2025 Katharine Wright Recipient
Washington, D.C. – The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) bestowed the 2025 Katharine Wright Trophy upon Kim Dell, a trailblazer in the airshow industry. This prestigious award is a testament to Wright’s…
Girls In Aviation Reaches 42,000 Participants In 2025
Girls around the world participated in the 11th Annual Girls in Aviation Day (GIAD) organized by Women in Aviation International (WAI) on September 20, 2025. Through unique local events hosted…
EDUCATION: Overland Aviation & Partners Raise $20K For Make-A-Wish® North Dakota
WILLISTON, N.D. – Overland Aviation, in partnership with Williston Basin International Airport (KXWA) and Make-A-Wish® North Dakota, hosted the inaugural “Williston Plane Pull and Fly-In Movie” event, August 16, 2025….
EDUCATION: ‘Collective Effort’ Powers SIU Flying Salukis To 14th Straight Regional Title
By Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, ILL. — The Southern Illinois University Carbondale Flying Salukis will return to familiar surroundings in May 2026 after capturing a 14th straight National Intercollegiate Flying Association…
EDUCATION: SIU Honors University Icon, Dr. David A. NewMyer
Southern Illinois University Carbondale dedicated the Dr. David A. NewMyer Lobby on November 14, 2025, recognizing a pioneer whose vision and leadership helped build one of the nation’s top aviation…
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November 2025 Midwest Flyer Monthly
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PEOPLE IN THE NEWS – Apollo Astronaut James Arthur Lovell Jr (March 25, 1928, – August 8, 2025)
One of the most prominent pilots from the Midwest, James Arthur Lovell Jr, died August 8, 2025, at the age of 97, at his home in Lake Forest, Illinois. Lovell…
SEAPLANE PILOT – Indiana Seaplane Pilots Association 23rd Annual Splash-In
By Zack Willig, President As the Indiana Seaplane Pilots Association (ISPA) marks yet another year without longtime organizers, Randy Strebig and Allison Wheaton, the goal to continue the annual “splash-in”…
SEAPLANE PILOT – MSPA Fly-In & Pilot Safety Seminar
The Minnesota Seaplane Pilots Association (MSPA) Fly-In & Pilot Safety Seminar was held September 19-20, 2025, at Madden’s on Gull Lake, just outside of Brainerd, Minn. The annual event featured…
EDUCATION – Opening the Skies: A Global Celebration of Girls in Aviation Day
By Aletha Lenz Each September, “Girls in Aviation Day” connects thousands of young women around the world to the exciting world of aviation. Founded by Women in Aviation International (WAI)…
EDUCATION – Hands-On Learning Takes Center Stage at Global Aerospace Summit
Edwardsville, Illinois – The innovative opportunities exposing St. Louis-area students to the world of aerospace and avionics were on full display August 14 during a Global Aerospace Summit held in…