OSHKOSH, WIS. – Wipaire, Inc. unveiled its brand-new Wipline 1450 floats July 23, 2012 at EAA AirVenture. This all-new float is designed for use on Light Sport Aircraft and other…
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Schweiss Doors Develops New ‘Red Power’ Hydraulic Pump
FAIRFAX, MINN. – Schweiss Doors, a Minnesota-based company, providing quality bifold and hydraulic one-piece doors for aircraft hangars, agricultural buildings, businesses and other installations, has developed a new, more powerful…
Minnesota Business Aviation Association… In The Trenches For Businesses That Own or Operate Aircraft
MINNEAPOLIS – Any business that owns or operates an aircraft in Minnesota will be glad to know that there is an association working hard on their behalf. That organization is…
Cessna Bringing Jet A Fuel Engine To Piston Market
OSHKOSH, WIS. – Cessna Aircraft Company announced that it is introducing an innovative technology for single-engine airplanes that will usher in new capabilities and increase the flexibility of general aviation….
Coming Soon! Innovative online database of pavement conditions at North Dakota’s airports
by Danielle Teigen The engines begin firing. You lock your tray table and seat in the upright position. Maybe you’re engrossed in a mystery novel or listening to your iPod….
Tanis Announces New President/CEO At AirVenture
EDEN PRAIRIE, MINN. – Tanis Aircraft Products has named Douglas J. Evink, President and Chief Operating Officer. Bob Krueger will remain Chairman of the Board and active in the company,…
DMFS/Chicago Piper Names New Regional Sales Manager
DES MOINES, IOWA – Des Moines Flying Service/Chicago Piper has named David Kay Regional Sales Manager, covering Piper Aircraft sales in northern Illinois and Wisconsin for Chicago Piper. Prior to…
Des Moines Flying Service Announces Promotions
DES MOINES, IOWA – The Board of Directors of Des Moines Flying Service, Inc. and its subsidiaries, Chicago Piper and HondaJet Midwest, announced the following promotions to the company’s key…
Oregon & Washington Push To Develop New Aviation Biofuels Industry
If Idaho farmers get their way, they will be growing feedstocks that don’t compete today with food, such as ethanol has done with corn, driving up prices. The U.S. Department…
Company To Develop Commercial Replacement For Leaded General Aviation Gasoline
WEST LAFAYETTE, IND. – Professionals in the aviation and energy sectors have formed a company to scale up production of a high-octane, unleaded, sustainable general aviation gasoline and bring it…
T-33 Returns To The Skies Over Europe!
ROCKFORD, ILL. – Courtesy Aircraft Sales located at Rockford International Airport, Rockford, Illinois, received a call in mid-April 2012 from an F-16 pilot in Norway looking for a special aircraft…
Mooney Owners Feel Relief From Leaky Fuel Tanks
WILLMAR, MINN. – Owners of Mooney aircraft can now have their leaky fuel tanks repaired with a unique process developed by former Willmar Air Service owner, Bruce Jaeger, and one…
Fuel Distributor Gives Its Best To Aviation & To Its Community
by Dave Weiman Nineteen miles south of Duluth, Minnesota is the old fur trading and lumber town of Cloquet, Minnesota, where Best Oil Company – a major distributor of Phillips…
Two-Day Aircraft Fabric Covering Workshop At Wicks
HIGHLAND, ILL. – Whether you are a beginner or someone needing to brush up on your skills, Wicks Aircraft Supply will host a 2-day seminar on aircraft fabric covering on…
Wicks Aircraft Offers New Valve Stem Access Panel
Wicks Aircraft Supply, located in the heart of the Lower 48, is addressing an annoying and potentially dangerous inspection issue with a permanent and easy fix. Many aircraft, in pursuit…