Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2019 issue LANSING, MICH. – The second annual Women’s Aviation Career Symposium (WACS) was held January 26, 2019 in Lansing, Michigan, and sponsored by…
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Trends Show Increased Numbers of Women Entering Careers In Aviation Maintenance
Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2019 issue According to the FAA’s Aeronautical Center, the estimate of certificated aviation mechanics on record is 292,002 as of December 31st, 2018. Women…
Schweiss Introduces New Greaseable Bifold & Hydraulic Door Hinges
Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2019 issue FAIRFAX, MINN. – Schweiss Doors has engineered a new hinge with grease zerks that bifold and hydraulic door owners can grease from…
Minnesota Airports Conference To Be Held In Willmar
Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2019 issue WILLMAR, MINN. – The Minnesota Airports Conference will take place April 24-26, 2019 at the Willmar Conference Center, Willmar, Minn. The annual…
Ohio Aviation Association To Hold Conference In Columbus
Published in x – April/May 2019 issue COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Ohio Aviation Association (OAA) will hold its 2019 Annual Conference – the only aviation conference in Ohio – April…
High Utilization Results In Increased Warranty For All Piper M600 Aircraft
Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2019 issue VERO BEACH, FLA. – Piper Aircraft has announced that the warranty for all M600 aircraft has been increased from five years /…
Illinois Aviation Hall of Fame To Induct Davis, the Frantzes, Mueller, Outland & Powers
Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2019 issue The Illinois Aviation Hall of Fame (IAHoF) has selected Stephen Davis, Robert and Ruth Frantz, Keith Mueller, Everett Earl Outland and Doug…
Batten International Airport Manager Retires After 28 Years of Service
Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2019 issue RACINE, WIS. – After more than 28 years, David Mann retired as airport manager of Batten International Airport in Racine, Wis., effective…
Doug Nehls – A Lifetime of Service
Few people nowadays can say they have been employed by the same employer for their entire professional career. Likewise, there are few employers who can say they have retained…
Bill Rewey… Pilot, Aircraft Builder, Friend
11/23/1927 – 2/11/2019 Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2019 issue Pilot, aircraft builder, EAA member and friend, William (Bill) M. Rewey, 91, of Verona, Wisconsin, passed away February 11,…
Boeing Has Acquired ForeFlight
Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2019 issue In July 2017, Jeppesen announced its strategic alliance with ForeFlight, the general aviation industry’s leading flight deck solution. It is a pairing…
Letter From Esta-Ann Elliott Schapiro
Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2019 issue Dear Dave & Peggy: Thank you for your warm tribute to Jack; it was greatly appreciated (February/March 2019…