WASHINGTON, DC – The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) announced the additions of Parker Aerospace as a member, and CycloTech, SkyDrive and VÆRIDION as associate members EPIC. Parker Aerospace…
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Air Charter Safety Foundation Welcomes Ron Brewer of RBAvLaw as New Legal Counsel
Washington, DC – December 18, 2024 – The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) welcomes Ron Brower, an attorney with over 28 years of experience in the aviation sector, as its…
FAA Administrator Michael Whitaker Resigns
WASHINGTON, DC – FAA Administrator Michael Whitaker is resigning effective January 20, 2025, the day Donald Trump resumes the Presidency. Whitaker has served as administrator since October 2023. Also resigning…
Aviation Community Remembers
Senator James Inhofe November 17, 1934 – July 9, 2024 Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine August/September 2024 Digital Issue WASHINGTON, DC – The aviation community mourns the death of general…
The Go-To-Guy, Always On The Go!
Darrel Walter Gibson February 2, 1933 – May 24, 2024 Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine August/September 2024 Digital Issue by Dave Weiman When Darrel Gibson’s son, Darrel Gibson, Jr., of…
Arsenal of Democracy Flyover Leaders Mourn The Loss of WWII Triple Ace Bud Anderson… Planned Memorial Day Flyover at Mount Rushmore Cancelled
Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine August/September 2024 Digital Issue WASHINGTON, DC – The organizers of the Arsenal of Democracy Flyover were saddened to learn that Brig. Gen. Clarence E. “Bud”…
NAA Honors American Icon Joe Henry Engle
Accomplished pilot is remembered for a lifelong dedication to advancing aeronautics Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine August/September 2024 Digital Issue WASHINGTON, DC – The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) joins a…
AOPA’s Mike Ginter Appointed To Lead AOPA Air Safety Institute
Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine August/September 2024 Digital Issue FREDERICK, MD – Mike Ginter, a leading general aviation advocate and retired U.S. Navy pilot, has been appointed to a new…
“The Mooney Guy”
Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine June/July 2024 Digital Issue In the world of aviation, where every flight tells a story of passion and perseverance, Don Plooster of Forest Lake, Minnesota,…
NATA Recognizes AOPA President & CEO Mark Baker
Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine April/May 2024 Digital Issue WASHINGTON, DC – The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) issued the following statement in recognition of AOPA President & CEO Mark…