SOUTH ST. PAUL, MINN. – Wipaire, Inc. has announced that its “Wipline 1450” floats for light sport aircraft have entered their final phase of testing. The float has gone through…
HondaJet Achieves FAA Type Inspection Authorization… Honda Aircraft Company’s Customer Service Facility Receives FAA Part 145 Certification
GREENSBORO, N.C. – Honda Aircraft Company announced Dec. 20, 2013 two significant milestones in the development of the world’s most advanced light jet. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued…
The History of A Legacy Airline In The Midwest
by Dave Weiman MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. – Growing up in the Twin Cities, everyone in the community looked up to Northwest Airlines because it was based at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport…
Builder of Bugatti 100P Racer Replica Featured At EAA Wright Banquet
OSHKOSH, WIS. – Scotty Wilson (EAA 572551) of Tulsa, Oklahoma, was the guest speaker at the Wright Brothers Memorial Banquet at the EAA Museum in Oshkosh, Wis., December 13, 2013….
The “Lark of Duluth” Replica Celebrates Centennial of World’s First Commercial Airliner
DULUTH, MINN. – January 1, 2014 marked the 100th anniversary of the world’s first airline, St. Petersburg Tampa Airboat Line. In celebration, the “Lark of Duluth,” the Benoist Type XIV…
University Student Wins Lightspeed Aviation’s $500 Burger Getaway
CLIVE, IOWA – Kyle Van Kooten of Clive, Iowa is the latest weekly winner of Lightspeed Aviation’s $500 Burger Getaway sweepstakes. The Getaway consists of a series of weekly drawings…
North Dakota Aeronautics Director Leaves State
BISMARCK, N.D. – Larry Taborsky, Director of the North Dakota Aeronautics Commission, left the position in early January 2014 to pursue other opportunities along the Gulf Coast of Florida, including…
Ulteig Welcomes Senior Aviation Engineer
FARGO, N.D. – The engineering firm Ulteig has announced that senior aviation engineer, Wayne Switzer, has been named to its civil services department effective December 30, 2013. Switzer will work…
Kansas Gets New State Aviation Director
TOPEKA, KAN. – Long-time pilot and Kansas Department of Transportation veteran Jesse R. Romo has been named Director of the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) Division of Aviation. Romo is…
Welbourn Joins Travers Insurance
ST. LOUIS, MO. – Bill Welbourn has joined Travers & Associates as a consultant to the company’s commercial division. Welbourn has extensive underwriting and claims management experience in all lines…