The board of directors of the Minnesota Aviation Trades Association (MATA) would like to recognize the following member businesses: National Air Transportation Association (NATA): https://nata.aero/ North Central Aviation: https://www.flyncatoday.com/ North…
AT OUR AIRPORTS – Schweiss Doors Provides Only Answer For Washington Airpark Hangar
HECTOR, MINN. – Flight always enthralled Lawrence Pavlinovic. His grandfather was a merchant mariner, and his father worked for Pan American Airways (Pan Am), passing along a love of adventure….
AT OUR AIRPORTS – Dane County Regional Gets New Director
MADISON, WIS. – Dane County Executive Melissa Agard has announced the appointment of Mark Papko as the new Director of Dane County Regional Airport (KMSN). Papko was most recently the…
AT OUR AIRPORTS – Appleton International Airport Announces New Hires For Its Flight Center
APPLETON, WIS. – Appleton International Airport has announced two new hires for Appleton Flight Center (AFC). The facility serves private aircraft and charter flights with guest services, fuel/maintenance for private…
AWARDS & RECOGNITION – Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame Inductees For 2026 Announced
The Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 inductees, celebrating a distinguished group of aviators and aerospace pioneers whose contributions have significantly shaped Minnesota’s rich aviation heritage. This…
AIR RACING – Air Race Classic Announces 2026 Route… Women’s Historic Cross-Country Air Race to Fly Through the Heart of the Midwest
EAST ALTON, ILL. – The Air Race Classic (ARC), the longest-running all-women pilots’ cross-country air race in the United States, has announced the route for its 49th annual competition, June…
AIR RACING – 48th Annual AIR RACE CLASSIC Results
From June 17-20, 2025, 40 teams comprising over 90 women pilots took off from Fairhope, Alabama, on a historic race to Spokane, Washington. In keeping with the 96-year rich history…
WASHINGTON – ACSF Announces Leadership Transition: Executive Director Debi Carpenter Named New President
Washington, DC – The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) has announced a strategic leadership transition as its longtime President and CEO, Bryan Burns, has retired. The ACSF Board of Governors selected current…
WASHINGTON – EAA Statement on Confirmation of Bryan Bedford As FAA Administrator
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (July 9, 2025) — Statement from Jack J. Pelton, Experimental Aircraft Association CEO and Chairman of the Board, on the confirmation of Bryan Bedford…
WASHINGTON – GAMA Applauds Confirmation of FAA Administrator Bedford
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate confirmed Bryan Bedford to serve as the next Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator on July 9, 2025. General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) President and…
WASHINGTON – NASAO Congratulates New FAA Administrator on Appointment
WASHINGTON (July 9, 2025) – The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) congratulates Bryan Bedford on his Senate confirmation to be the next Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration…
WASHINGTON – NBAA Welcomes Senate Confirmation of Bedford To Lead The FAA
Washington, DC, July 9, 2025 – The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today welcomed U.S. Senate confirmation of Bryan Bedford as the next permanent administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)….
WASHINGTON – NBAA Mourns Loss of Visionary Leader & Business Aviation Champion Fred Smith
Washington, DC – The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) marked the passing of former FedEx CEO Fred Smith on June 21, 2025, at age 80. “Fred Smith changed the world…
DESTINATIONS – New Collaboration Expands Bush Flying & Training Opportunities In South America
Trevelin, Argentina – February 18, 2025 – The Jim Richmond Backcountry Aviation Foundation (JRBAF) has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Patagonia Bush Pilots, creating new opportunities for pilots from the…
AIRCRAFT – Jim Richmond Backcountry Aviation Foundation (JRBAF) To Raffle Off 1958 Cessna 182
Southwest Idaho – The Jim Richmond Backcountry Aviation Foundation (JRBAF) is proud to announce the grand prize for its 2025/26 charitable raffle: a meticulously restored 1958 Cessna 182 Skylane that…