General Aviation (GA) is a vital component of the aviation sector and the national economy that accounts for some 77 percent of all flights in the United States. It encompasses…
It’s Just The Beginning
by Chris Roy, Director Mn/DOT Office of Aeronautics It is always exciting to be at the start of a new year with all the promise of new opportunities and greater…
First Flight of HondaJet F2
GREENSBORO, N.C. – The flight of the second FAA-conforming “flight test” HondaJet aircraft took place on November 18, 2011. The duration of the flight was 44 minutes. Maximum altitude reached…
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…
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…
Flight Line Enterprises To Move Forward In 2012
BLAINE, MINN. – Flight Line Enterprises (FLE), which plans to build a restaurant and conference center at Anoka/Blaine Airport in the Twin Cities, is now focusing on completing site preparation….
Five Seats For Cirrus
DULUTH, MINN. – Cirrus Aircraft has expanded seating capacity in its SR20, SR22 and SR22T aircraft models beginning in 2012. The new 60/40 FlexSeating features a wider back seat, highlighted…
Air Show Pilot Tests Unleaded Avgas In Radial Engine
WEST LAFAYETTE, IND. – An air show performer based in the northeast says a high-octane, unleaded aviation gasoline provides power similar to conventional general aviation fuel and provides increased aircraft…
The “Fuel-ture of General Aviation” & What We Can Do About It, Theme of MATA Conference
BROOKLYN CENTER, MINN. – The Minnesota Aviation Trades Association (MATA) will focus its one-day conference, Monday, March 19, 2012, at the Earle Brown Heritage Center in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, on…
Saving Lives… All In A Day’s Work!
Chicago’s lakefront was the start of it all. As a youngster, Joe Furman’s dad took him to see the Grumman Hellcats firing their 50 caliber machine guns into the lake…