In an announcement made March 14, 2011, Honda Motor Company has made a significant contribution to the earthquake relief effort in Japan, and more specific to North America, American Honda…
Tragedy Strikes Franklin, Younkin Family Again; Aviation Community Rallies To Aid
Kyle Franklin and Amanda Younkin Franklin, a young husband and wife wingwalking team, were seriously injured following an accident at the Air Fiesta 2011 air show in Brownsville, Texas, on…
China Company To Acquire Cirrus Industries
DULUTH, MINN. – Cirrus Industries, Inc. (Cirrus) and China Aviation Industry General Aircraft Co., Ltd. (CAIGA) announced February 28, 2011, that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement pursuant…
State With Largest GA Fleet In Midwest Addresses Future Airport Funding Initiatives & Growing Number of Wind Turbines
by Dave Weiman LANSING, MICH. – A sell-out crowd at the Michigan Airport Conference, February 16-17, 2011 at the Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center in Lansing, Michigan, listened intensively as…
GPS Via Apple’s iPad
by Robbie Culver When Apple released the iPad early in the spring of 2010, it rapidly became apparent that the new device offered unique capabilities for use in the cockpit….
Chicago Executive Airport Says Goodbye To 60-Year-Old Hangars
WHEELING/PROSPECT HEIGHTS, ILL. – After serving aviators at Chicago Executive Airport (formerly Palwaukee Municipal Airport) in Wheeling/Prospect Heights, Illinois, for over 60 years, four 1940s-era hangar buildings were demolished, with…
E-Flight Electric Waiex Achieves First Flight
OSHKOSH, WIS. – Sonex Aircraft, LLC E-Flight Initiative proof-of-concept electric-powered Waiex aircraft achieved its first flight on December 3, 2010 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wis. Piloted by Sonex…
The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission – How may we help you?
by Larry Taborsky, Director – North Dakota Aeronautics Commission The snow is melting and the cracks on the airport pavement are more pronounced, so it may be time for some new…
Albert Lea Pilot Receives Master Pilot Award
by Jim Hanson Lawrence “Larry” Olson of Albert Lea, Minnesota, recently received the prestigious “Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award.” The award, which recognizes 50 consecutive years of accident and violation-free…
Jack Peter… 30-Plus Years Selling Piper Aircraft
DES MOINES, IOWA – Jack Peter, sales manager at Des Moines Flying Service, retired in December 2010, after more than 30 years selling Piper aircraft. Peter’s aviation career began following…
EAA Names New Vice President, Government & Industry Relations
OSHKOSH, WIS. – Sean Elliott, a member of the EAA staff since 1996, has been named the organization’s Vice President of Government and Industry Relations. He succeeds Earl Lawrence, who departed…
U.S. Air Force Announces New Museum Director
DAYTON, OHIO – The United States Air Force announced Dec. 2, 2010, the assignment of Senior Executive Service member and retired Air Force Lt. Gen. John “Jack” L. Hudson as…
Illinois Names New Chief of Aviation Safety
SPRINGFIELD, ILL. – Linda Schumm has joined the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Division of Aeronautics as Bureau Chief of Aviation Safety. Schumm, who has been active in the aviation…
Longtime Illinois Aeronautics Employee Gary Stevens Retires
SPRINGFIELD, ILL. – After 24 years, Gary D. Stevens has retired from the Illinois Division of Aeronautics as Flight Safety Coordinator, and chief airport and heliport inspector for northern Illinois….
Airport Association Honors Michigan Aeronautics Director
LANSING, MICH. – Rob Abent, director of the Michigan Bureau of Aeronautics and Freight Services, was recently honored with the Michigan Association of Airport Executives (MAAE) “President’s Award” at their…