Recently signed measure contains first-ever general aviation provision. EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, WIS. – The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) has recognized (R-Missouri) for his bipartisan efforts, working with leaders in…
Category: Oct/Nov 2024
NASAO Concludes 93rd Annual Convention
WASHINGTON (Sept. 13, 2024) – The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) has concluded its 2024 Annual Convention and Trade Show in Pittsburg, Penn., held September 7-11, 2024. With…
AOPA Aviation Foundation Gathering & Breakfast @ Oshkosh 2024
by Dave Weiman Something I look forward to attending each year at EAA AirVenture-Oshkosh in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, is the AOPA Foundation supporter appreciation gathering held this year at “The Waters”…
Midwest Antique Airplane Club Grassroots Fly-In 2024
by Skot Weidemann The annual “Midwest Antique Airplane Club” (MAAC) Grassroots Fly-In was held September 5-8th, 2024 at the Brodhead, Wisconsin airport (C37). Brodhead is a south-central Wisconsin small town…
Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Purchases Wag-Aero’s Assets… The Tradition, The Friendship, The Service Continues
by Dave Weiman If you have ever walked by their booth during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, Mary Myers and her husband, Bill Read, of Wag-Aero of Lyons, Wisconsin, were busy waiting…
KCAC Aviation Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony On New Aircraft Maintenance Hangar
OLATHE, KAN. (September 3, 2024) – KCAC Aviation, the factory authorized dealer for both Pilatus and Piper aircraft in the Midwest, proudly held a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the beginning…
UW Health Opens Its Newest 24/7/365 Med Flight Location At Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport, Janesville, Wisconsin
JANESVILLE, WIS. – UW Health opened its newest 24/7/365 Med Flight location at Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport (KJVL) in Janesville, Wisconsin in June. “Med Flight Janesville” is the third base…
Bolton & Menk
When it comes to our clients’ projects… the sky’s the limit! Founded in 1949, Bolton & Menk has evolved over the decades to become a trusted partner for the communities…
MKE: Origin to Destination
The History of Milwaukee’s Hometown Airport Few places are regularly referred to by their hometown airport’s three-letter International Air Transport Association (IATA) code, but “Milwaukee” and “MKE” are commonly interchangeable…
Charting Mead & Hunt’s Aviation History & Flight Path For The Future
A lot can change in 80 years—especially in an industry as essential and dynamic as aviation. One thing that remains the same is Mead & Hunt’s commitment to developing best-in-class…
WISCONSIN AVIATION
43 Years of Promoting & Serving General Aviation by Dave Weiman Over four decades ago, Wisconsin Aviation, Inc. was born – 43 years ago to be exact. Starting in Watertown,…
Twin Cities airports thriving as commercial and general aviation demand grows
New investments support improved services, passenger experiences and business opportunities by Jeff Lea In an industry where flights and top performance are measured down to the second, Minneapolis-St. Paul International…
Navigating the Latest FAA Airport Design Standards: 5 Highlights Airport Officials Need to Know
In March of 2022, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released the long-awaited update to its Advisory Circular (AC) 150/5300-13B, Airport Design, providing new guidelines and recommendations for the geometric layout…
Advanced Air Mobility Webinar Series 2024-2025
Minnesota Aeronautics Bulletin Department of Transportation Aeronautics About The Series This nine-webinar series will focus on advanced air mobility (AAM), including what airports across the country are doing to prepare…
Prospects & Opportunities
by Dean Zakos “Get in, and pay attention,” Obie gruffly told me.” – from the short story “Threading the Needle” If you think back, you likely had many mentors over…