Apparently, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) expects the owners of two private airports in the Midwest to be inconvenienced and accept liability so that a third private airport can be…
Author: mwflyer
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
July 16, 2025 Dave: Just an FYI that the Air Force has issued an EIS for the Powder River MOA with proposed changes – https://www.prtcairspaceeis.com/ This may a good item to…
MnDOT Aeronautics Report
WANTED – YOUR PHOTOS, Showcasing The Spirit of Minnesota Aviation ST.PAUL, MINN. – The MnDOT Office of Aeronautics is excited to invite you to submit your best photos showcasing the…
From Private to Public; The Airport Conversion Process
by Micah Larson Entering a public airport system, both at the state and federal levels, is a process with its share of benefits and challenges. Naturally, the requirements vary from…
AT OUR AIRPORTS – Breezy Point Fly-In Draws Huge Crowd!
BREEZY POINT, MINN. – Like many fly-ins today, Breezy Point Airport, Muller Field (8MN3) in Breezy Point, Minnesota, has found that combining a fly-in with a classic car show draws…
AT OUR 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: National Air Transportation Association (NATA): https://nata.aero/ North Central Aviation: https://www.flyncatoday.com/ North…
AT OUR AIRPORTS – Schweiss Doors Provides Only Answer For Washington Airpark Hangar
HECTOR, MINN. – Flight always enthralled Lawrence Pavlinovic. His grandfather was a merchant mariner, and his father worked for Pan American Airways (Pan Am), passing along a love of adventure….
AT OUR AIRPORTS – Dane County Regional Gets New Director
MADISON, WIS. – Dane County Executive Melissa Agard has announced the appointment of Mark Papko as the new Director of Dane County Regional Airport (KMSN). Papko was most recently the…
AT OUR AIRPORTS – Appleton International Airport Announces New Hires For Its Flight Center
APPLETON, WIS. – Appleton International Airport has announced two new hires for Appleton Flight Center (AFC). The facility serves private aircraft and charter flights with guest services, fuel/maintenance for private…
AWARDS & RECOGNITION – Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame Inductees For 2026 Announced
The Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 inductees, celebrating a distinguished group of aviators and aerospace pioneers whose contributions have significantly shaped Minnesota’s rich aviation heritage. This…
AIR RACING – Air Race Classic Announces 2026 Route… Women’s Historic Cross-Country Air Race to Fly Through the Heart of the Midwest
EAST ALTON, ILL. – The Air Race Classic (ARC), the longest-running all-women pilots’ cross-country air race in the United States, has announced the route for its 49th annual competition, June…
AIR RACING – 48th Annual AIR RACE CLASSIC Results
From June 17-20, 2025, 40 teams comprising over 90 women pilots took off from Fairhope, Alabama, on a historic race to Spokane, Washington. In keeping with the 96-year rich history…
WASHINGTON – ACSF Announces Leadership Transition: Executive Director Debi Carpenter Named New President
Washington, DC – The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) has announced a strategic leadership transition as its longtime President and CEO, Bryan Burns, has retired. The ACSF Board of Governors selected current…
WASHINGTON – EAA Statement on Confirmation of Bryan Bedford As FAA Administrator
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…
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…