Potential Appearance, August 2-3 EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wis. – The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds has scheduled an appearance at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, August 2-3, 2014. EAA AirVenture 2014, the…
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GAMA Names New Board Chairman & Vice Chairman
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Board of Directors of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) elected Steve Taylor, President of Boeing Business Jets, as GAMA’s Chairman for 2014. Taylor previously served…
Wisconsin Company Named Distributor For SkyReach
In the October/November 2013 issue of Midwest Flyer Magazine, the S-LSA manufacturer “SkyReach” was referred to as the “Skyranch” by mistake. The engine horsepowers mentioned were also incorrect. The U.S….
Newest Product Developments At Wipaire
SOUTH ST. PAUL, MINN. – Wipaire, Inc. has announced that its “Wipline 1450” floats for light sport aircraft have entered their final phase of testing. The float has gone through…
University Student Wins Lightspeed Aviation’s $500 Burger Getaway
CLIVE, IOWA – Kyle Van Kooten of Clive, Iowa is the latest weekly winner of Lightspeed Aviation’s $500 Burger Getaway sweepstakes. The Getaway consists of a series of weekly drawings…
North Dakota Aeronautics Director Leaves State
BISMARCK, N.D. – Larry Taborsky, Director of the North Dakota Aeronautics Commission, left the position in early January 2014 to pursue other opportunities along the Gulf Coast of Florida, including…
Ulteig Welcomes Senior Aviation Engineer
FARGO, N.D. – The engineering firm Ulteig has announced that senior aviation engineer, Wayne Switzer, has been named to its civil services department effective December 30, 2013. Switzer will work…
Kansas Gets New State Aviation Director
TOPEKA, KAN. – Long-time pilot and Kansas Department of Transportation veteran Jesse R. Romo has been named Director of the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) Division of Aviation. Romo is…
Welbourn Joins Travers Insurance
ST. LOUIS, MO. – Bill Welbourn has joined Travers & Associates as a consultant to the company’s commercial division. Welbourn has extensive underwriting and claims management experience in all lines…
Aircraft Engine Baffle Supplier, Airforms, Inc., Creates Marketing Position In Twin Cities
The supplier of replacement aircraft engine baffles, Airforms, Inc., has named Dave Utsch of Hasting, Minnesota to lead the company’s marketing and customer service efforts as the company’s new executive…