EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (July 9, 2025) — Statement from Jack J. Pelton, Experimental Aircraft Association CEO and Chairman of the Board, on the confirmation of Bryan Bedford…
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WASHINGTON – GAMA Applauds Confirmation of FAA Administrator Bedford
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate confirmed Bryan Bedford to serve as the next Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator on July 9, 2025. General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) President and…
WASHINGTON – NASAO Congratulates New FAA Administrator on Appointment
WASHINGTON (July 9, 2025) – The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) congratulates Bryan Bedford on his Senate confirmation to be the next Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration…
WASHINGTON – NBAA Welcomes Senate Confirmation of Bedford To Lead The FAA
Washington, DC, July 9, 2025 – The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today welcomed U.S. Senate confirmation of Bryan Bedford as the next permanent administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)….
WASHINGTON – NBAA Mourns Loss of Visionary Leader & Business Aviation Champion Fred Smith
Washington, DC – The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) marked the passing of former FedEx CEO Fred Smith on June 21, 2025, at age 80. “Fred Smith changed the world…
DESTINATIONS – New Collaboration Expands Bush Flying & Training Opportunities In South America
Trevelin, Argentina – February 18, 2025 – The Jim Richmond Backcountry Aviation Foundation (JRBAF) has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Patagonia Bush Pilots, creating new opportunities for pilots from the…
AIRCRAFT – Jim Richmond Backcountry Aviation Foundation (JRBAF) To Raffle Off 1958 Cessna 182
Southwest Idaho – The Jim Richmond Backcountry Aviation Foundation (JRBAF) is proud to announce the grand prize for its 2025/26 charitable raffle: a meticulously restored 1958 Cessna 182 Skylane that…
AIRCRAFT – ABS Air Safety Foundation Awards Half-Million Dollar Maciel Ruddervator Prize
The American Bonanza Society Air Safety Foundation (ASF) (www.bonanza.org) has awarded a $500,000 ASF Manuel Maciel Ruddervator Prize to SRS Aviation LLC of Burnsville, Minnesota (www.srsaviation.com). ASF traveled to SRS’…
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July 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…
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Pratt & Whitney’s Iconic 747SP Test Bed To Soar Into EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (June 9, 2025) — EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025 will feature a unique version of one of the world’s most popular airliners as RTX’s business…
Aviation Innovation of Korean War Era To Be Highlighted At Oshkosh 2025
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, WIS. – The aviation innovation and technology of the Korean War era, which in this year marks 75 years since its beginning, will be highlighted at…
Milwaukee Timmerman Holds 8th Annual Flour Drop Competition
The 8th Annual Timmerman Airport Flour Drop Competition took place on Saturday, June 7, 2025. A mandatory safety briefing was held for all teams at 10:00 a.m. the morning of the…
Schweiss Designs Sleek Glass Hydraulic Door For Special Project
HECTOR, MINN. – It is a special thing to have a private airstrip in your backyard. Don Smith Jr. knew he wanted a similarly special hangar on his Pennsylvania property…