OZARK, MO. – Air Park South, located west of Ozark, Missouri, is being sold with proceeds from the sale going to Springfield-Branson National Airport for general aviation improvements. Both the…
Eurocopter & AgustaWestland Helicopters Get Tanis Preheat Systems
EDEN PRAIRIE, MINN. – Tanis Aircraft Products has announced the availability of its aircraft preheat systems for the “Eurocopter” line of helicopters, a manufacturer of civilian and military models. Eurocopter…
County Tax Break For Cirrus
DULUTH, MINN. – Commissioners in St. Louis County at Duluth, Minnesota, agreed to resume an annual $27,770 tax rebate for Cirrus Aircraft through 2017, providing the company keeps at least 300…
Kestrel Aircraft Corporation Lands In Superior!
SUPERIOR, WIS. – The cofounder of Cirrus Aircraft Corporation, Alan Klapmeier, is moving closer to home with his newest company, Kestrel Aircraft Corporation. It was announced January 16, 2012, that…
Minnesota Aviation Day At The Capitol February 9th, 2012
You Won’t Want To Miss This Special Event! On February 9th, 2012, the entire aviation community will come together at the Minnesota State Capitol to visit with their State Senators…
Major Changes At EAA Intended To Help Reshape Organization To Better Fulfill Organization’s Mission
OSHKOSH, WIS. — EAA President/CEO Rod Hightower announced January 12, 2012, changes in the organization, which he believes will allow the 170,000-member organization to better fulfill its mission to grow…
Cofounder of Wag-Aero Dies Unexpectedly
LYONS, WIS. – Richard (Dick) H. Wagner, 74, cofounder of Wag-Aero, Inc., passed away unexpectedly on January 1, 2012, at his residence in Lyons, Wisconsin. Wagner was born on August…
EAA Skiplane Fly-In Set For January 21
OSHKOSH, WIS. (Jan. 3, 2012) – One of the area’s most colorful events of the season, the annual EAA Skiplane Fly-In, will be held on Saturday, January 21, 2012, at…
Letters To The Editor
Dave: Thanks for the great article on Jeff Baum (Oct/Nov 2011). I learned several things about Jeff I did not know. I’ve known Jeff ever since he started in the…
Sonex Aircraft To Hold 50th Builder Workshop!
OSHKOSH, WIS. – Sonex Aircraft, LLC will achieve a significant milestone in 2012, holding its 50th Sonex Builder Workshop on the weekend of January 28-29! This milestone comes in the…
2012 Bahamas & Caribbean Pilot’s Guide
BAHAMAS – This 34th edition of the 2012 Bahamas & Caribbean Pilot’s Guide is now available. This 400-page spiral bound pilot’s guide is a great source of information on airports,…
Piper Aircraft Indefinitely Suspends Light Jet Development
VERO BEACH, FLA. (October 24, 2011) – Piper Aircraft Inc. has indefinitely suspended further development of the “Piper Altaire” business jet following a review to align the company’s business goals…
General Aviation Industry Prepares For An Unleaded Future
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has formally begun the regulatory process required by the Clean Air Act that may ultimately result in standards mandating the industry’s transition…
Mayor Supports Local Airport
BARABOO, WIS. – All too often, local politicians do not support their local airport, claiming that airplanes based there are only toys for rich people. But not so in Baraboo,…
Demo Flight Turns Into Lifelong Career For Dee Price Of Des Moines Flying Service
DES MOINES, IOWA – As a little girl, Dee Price, Vice President of Sales Administration at Des Moines Flying Service (DMFS) and Hondajet Midwest at Des Moines International Airport, always…