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Minnesota Native Selected To Head Metropolitan Airports Commission

Posted on April 2, 2016 by mwflyer

ST. PAUL, MINN. – Minnesota native, Brian Ryks, is being recommended by the executive committee of the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) to replace Jeff Hamiel as Executive Director/CEO, who will…

Piper Recognizes Exceptional Salesmanship By Des Moines Flying Service Executive

Posted on April 2, 2016 by mwflyer

VERO BEACH, FLA. – Piper Aircraft has recognized Regional Sales Manager John Textor of Des Moines Flying Service (DMFS) for his outstanding sales performance in 2015. Textor received Piper’s “Highest…

World War II Pilot, Betty Strohfus, Leaves Us For Greater Mission!

Posted on April 2, 2016 by mwflyer

FARIBAULT, MINN. – The lady who graced Minnesota aviation for decades at fly-ins and special events, has died at the age of 96. Elizabeth “Liz” Wall Strohfus of Faribault, Minnesota,…

Academy College Makes Becoming A Pilot Easier Than Ever Before!

Posted on April 2, 2016 by mwflyer

BLOOMINGTON, MINN. –Academy College, serving the Twin Cities for 80 years, currently offering certificates and two-year and four-year degree programs in aviation, aircraft dispatch, medical science, computer technology, and business/accounting,…

Wittman Regional Airport To Welcome Attendees To The 61st Annual Wisconsin Aviation Conference

Posted on April 2, 2016 by mwflyer

Wittman Regional Airport (OSH) in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, is the host airport for the 61st annual Wisconsin Aviation Conference to be held May 2-4, 2016 at the Best Western Premier Waterfront…

2016 Wisconsin Aviation Conference To Be Held In Oshkosh

Posted on April 2, 2016April 2, 2016 by mwflyer

by Bob O’Brien Executive Director Wisconsin Airport Management Association OSHKOSH, WIS. – The 61st annual Wisconsin Aviation Conference will be hosted by Wittman Regional Airport, May 2-5, 2016 at the…

NorthPoint Aviation… The FBO At Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport

Posted on April 2, 2016April 2, 2016 by mwflyer

BRAINERD, MINN. – The staff at NorthPoint Aviation at Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (KBRD) will be welcoming aircraft, crew and their passengers to the upcoming “Minnesota Airports Conference,” April 20-22,…

2016 Minnesota Airports Conference To Be Out of This World!

Posted on April 2, 2016 by mwflyer

BRAINERD, MINN. – Astronaut, naval aviator, airline pilot, aviation accident investigator, and air race pilot, Robert “Hoot” Gibson, will speak at the Minnesota Airports Conference, April 20-22, 2016 at Maddens…

Wipaire Holds Safety Seminar & Demos In Florida

Posted on April 2, 2016 by mwflyer

SOUTH ST. PAUL, MINN. – Wipaire, Inc., a leader in aircraft float manufacturing, aircraft restoration, avionics, interiors, and aircraft sales and service, held a safety seminar February 27, 2016 at…

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