WASHINGTON, D.C. – Aviation groups are applauding U.S. Sen. James Inhofe (R-OK) for introducing the “Pilot’s Bill of Rights 2,” which would further protect and promote general aviation activities in…
Michigan House Passes Recreational-Use Bill For Private Airports… Measure Now Goes On To Senate
LANSING, MICH. – The Michigan House of Representatives has passed a bill (House Bill 5178), which if approved by the Senate, would amend the state’s recreational use statute to include…
Illinois Names 2014 Airports, Heliport & Restaurant of The Year
Each year, staff from the Illinois Department of Transportation’s Division of Aeronautics convenes to determine which Illinois airports should receive special recognition. Selections are primarily based on the following criteria:…
KSU-Salina Student Receives Stimpson Scholarship
WICHITA, KAN. – For the second year in a row, the Wichita Aero Club awarded its Edward W. Stimpson scholarship to a Kansas State University -Salina student. Receiving this year’s…
Ohio Man Receives EAA’s Bingelis Award
OSHKOSH, WIS. – (June 26, 2014) – Dave Ross of Wakeman, Ohio, is the 2014 recipient of the Experimental Aircraft Association’s (EAA) “Tony Bingelis Award,” for his hard work as…
NASAO Announces Henry Ogrodzinski Scholarship
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) has created the “Henry M. Ogrodzinski Scholarship.” The program will be run through NASAO’s Center for Aviation Research and…
Wag-Aero Group Names Andreas Marketing Assistant
LYONS, WIS. – Amy Andreas of Whitewater, Wisconsin, has been named marketing assistant at the Wag-Aero Group, distributors of aircraft parts and services through their companies Leading Edge Air Foils…
White House Nominates Hart To Head NTSB
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Christopher Hart, a member of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) since 2009, has been nominated by President Obama to head the board. Hart is an active…
Ulteig Names Hoskins COO
ST. PAUL, MINN. – The engineering firm Ulteig has promoted Jason Hoskins to the position of chief operating officer. Previously serving as the technical director for the substation, Hoskins now…
Bob Taylor Celebrates His 90th Birthday, Bob Taylor Style!
BLAKESBURG, IOWA – Bob Taylor, who founded the Antique Airplane Association (AAA) in 1953, invited all to his 90th birthday party at AAA headquarters June 28, 2014 at Blakesburg, Iowa….