In an April 16, 2025, letter to Minnesota’s Congressional Delegation, the President of the Minnesota Aviation Trades Association (MATA), Mark Nelson of Rush City, Minnesota, expressed concern with a growing…
Minnesota Aviation Businesses of the Month
The board of directors of the Minnesota Aviation Trades Association (MATA) would like to recognize the following members: Brown & Brown, Inc. Hummingbird Helicopters Mankato State University Signature Flight Support…
Calendar
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Air Legends Foundation Lockheed Constellation C-121A Returns To EAA
OSHKOSH, WIS. – The Lockheed Constellation, regarded as one of most beautiful airliner designs ever created, will return to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in 2025 for display throughout the entire week….
Air Legends Foundation To Bring “Flight of the Cats” To EAA
OSHKOSH, WIS. – Four legendary fighter aircraft produced by Grumman will be among the highlights of the warbirds gathering and airshows at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025 on July 21-27. The…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Hi Dave! I just read your article “Two Great Experiences The Same Day” (March 2025). What a wonderful remembrance! Thank you so much! I just wanted to add one detail…
Recognizing the late R.A. “Bob” Hoover.
I’ve had the privilege of getting to know and work with — and promote — many wonderful and talented people in aviation, many who the public only saw from a…
High on Health: There’s still work to be done.
I have been privileged to contribute articles for the “High On Health” column in Midwest Flyer Magazine for more than 10 years, assuming the reins left by Dr. John Beasley,…
Anatomy of An Approach (On My Way To An Alternate)
In my previous column entitled the “Anatomy of An Approach” (February 2025), I wrote about analyzing and setting up an IFR approach. I was in a holding pattern after going…
Minnesota Department of Transportation, Office of Aeronautics, 2025 Calendar of Events
June 8 – Fergus Falls, MN (KFFM). EAA Chapter 1174 Fly-In and Belgian Waffle Feed, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. All the Belgian waffles you care to eat, sausages, coffee,…
AirTAP Briefings
MnDOT Aeronautics kicked off the Minnesota Electric Aviation Network (MEAN) Study in November 2024. The study aims to identify a strategic network of Minnesota public-use airports that are suitable to…
2025 Minnesota Airport Directory Now Available!
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) Office of Aeronautics has released the 2025 “Minnesota Airport Directory and Travel Guide.” This guide is designed to provide information on airports, their essential…
Minnesota Aviation Businesses of the Month:
The board of directors of the Minnesota Aviation Trades Association (MATA) would like to recognize the following members for their service to the Minnesota aviation community: Donaldson Company, Inc., Bloomington,…
Why I Chose GA Over The Airlines
I am the Line Manager at St. Cloud Aviation in St. Cloud, Minnesota, and I love General Aviation! As a kid, I remember going to my grandpa’s house and being…
The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) Selects Joe Harris As Vice President, Management & Operations
MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) has promoted Joe Harris to the senior executive team as vice president of management and operations following a national search. He…