by Dave Weiman A good graduation commencement speech can serve as a reminder to graduates and those of us in the audience, as to what we need to do in life…
DiMatteo Named EAA Vice President of AirVenture Features & Attractions
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wis. — (Feb. 16, 2012) — Jim DiMatteo, a decorated U.S. Naval Aviator who has served in several aviation leadership positions, is joining EAA as Vice…
Small Airport To Be Sold To Raise Money To Fund Larger Airport
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…