Washington, DC, June 5, 2025 –The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) supports the swift confirmation of Bryan Bedford to serve as Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Bedford brings a…
Duluth Air Show To Feature Hometown Boy
DULUTH, MINN. – After 25 years performing in airshows, and flying for the motion picture industry, Jon Melby will perform his “Fear Boss” routine at the Duluth Air Show, July…
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June 2025 Midwest Flyer Monthly
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FLIGHT EXPERIENCE: Father’s Day
“My father didn’t tell me how to live. He lived and let me watch him do it.” – Clarence Budington Kelland I heard the sound of the engine first. Looking…
Minnesota Seaplane Icon, Bruce R. Hanson
The Minnesota Seaplane Pilots Association (MSPA) has announced the passing of Bruce R. Hanson of Surfside Seaplane Base (8Y4) in Lino Lakes, Minnesota. Hanson was a founding father of MSPA…
SEAPLANE PILOT: Landings & Being A Good Neighbor
“Your airplane is loud, and you are disturbing my life,” was one of the few lines of an email I received following a recent flight with a colleague. I knew…
MN Department of Transportation Aeronautics
Info Notes: Photos Wanted! ST. PAUL, MINN. – The MnDOT Office of Aeronautics is excited to invite you to submit your best photos showcasing the spirit of Minnesota aviation. Think…
MAC Selects Kelly Gerads As Director of Reliever Airports
MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) has promoted Kelly Gerads to director of reliever airports, responsible for the operation and maintenance of its six general aviation airports…
Grantsburg Airport’s Future Still In Limbo
SIREN, WIS. – The trial had already been postponed two years — significant time at significant personal and taxpayer expense — and the judge and a 12-person jury had been…