MADISON, WIS. – Mark Papko has been named Director of Dane County Regional Airport (KMSN), bringing experience from several major airports. Papko was most recently the Director of Operations and…
Grantsburg, Wisconsin Airport Trial Update
SIREN, WIS. – As announced in the June 2025 issue of “Midwest Flyer Monthly” (https://midwestflyer.com/grantsburg-airports-future-still-in-limbo/), the trial scheduled for May 5, 2025, at the Burnett County Courthouse in Siren, Wis.,…
Minnesota Aviation Businesses of the Month
The board of directors of the Minnesota Aviation Trades Association (MATA) would like to recognize the following member businesses: Maxwell Aircraft Services, Inc: https://www.maxwellprops.com/ Minnesota Business Aviation Association: https://www.mbaa-mn.org/ Midwest…
AT OUR AIRPORTS – Fagen Fighters WWII Museum Acquires Airworthy SBD Dauntless A-24B
GRANITE FALLS, MINN. – Fagen Fighters WWII Museum has announced the latest addition to its collection — an airworthy 1942 Douglas SBD Dauntless A-24B, recently acquired from the Lone Star…
AIRCRAFT – Reflections of MBAA’s Lunch & Learn Event: Bombardier At Jetcraft…
ST. PAUL, MINN. -The Minnesota Business Aviation Association (MBAA) delivered an unforgettable “lunch and learn” event, May 19, 2025, at Jetcraft’s impressive facility located at St. Paul Downtown Airport/Holman Field…
INSTRUMENT FLIGHT – The Epic Flight of Juliet Juliet
So, my article will explain why the name I gave it can be defined as memorable, as well as being the name of one of my favorite airplanes, the “EPIC”…
Aviation Law – On Your Side: Reading the Regulation Isn’t Always Enough
Successfully completing a check-ride and obtaining an airman certificate are just the beginning. As a pilot, continuing education and learning is essential to ensure that operations are conducted safely and…
Well-Known Former Minneapolis FBO Manager, Al Lange
April 23, 1940 – June 3, 2025 EDINA, MINN. – Alden ‘Al’ Walter Lange, 85, of Edina, MN, passed away June 3, 2025, at his home in Edina, Minn. He…
NATA Joins A Growing List of Aviation Groups Calling For Swift Confirmation of FAA Administrator Nominee Bryan Bedford
Washington, DC, June 5, 2025 –The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) supports the swift confirmation of Bryan Bedford to serve as Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Bedford brings a…
Duluth Air Show To Feature Hometown Boy
DULUTH, MINN. – After 25 years performing in airshows, and flying for the motion picture industry, Jon Melby will perform his “Fear Boss” routine at the Duluth Air Show, July…