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Visit The Solar Impulse Project
Lindbergh Award winner Dr. Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg, co-founders of the Solar Impulse project are going to fly a solar powered aircraft around the world non-stop in 2015. They are now flying the aircraft across the U.S. from Phoenix … Continue reading
CAF Searches For New National Headquarters Location
MIDLAND/ODESSA, TEXAS- The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) has announced plans to establish the CAF National Airbase near a major metropolitan area. The new facility, described by CAF officials as an “airbase,” will contain a year-round aviation attraction, house CAF staff, … Continue reading
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Contract Towers To Remain Open
Alexandria, VA, May 10, 2013 – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced that it will keep open the 149 contract towers the agency slated for closure on June 15th. As a result of a budget impasse between Congress and … Continue reading
AOPA Introduces Giving Back Grants
The AOPA Foundation has a new charitable grant program, called “Giving Back,” which has been established to support and promote good work being done through General Aviation (GA). Grants up to $10,000.00 will be awarded to nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations doing good … Continue reading
Eagle Fuel Cells Named Wisconsin Aviation Business of the Year
MIDDLETON, WIS. – The Wisconsin Aviation Trades Association named Eagle Fuel Cells of Eagle River, Wisconsin, “Wisconsin Aviation Business of the Year” for 2013. The award was presented to company owner and general manager, Kurt Hartwig, at ceremonies held during … Continue reading
President’s Budget Proposal Includes $100.00 Per Flight User Fee
WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 10, 2013) – General aviation organizations are expressing disappointment with President Obama’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2014 that includes a $100.00 per flight user fee on general aviation, as well as a change in the current … Continue reading
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Sun Country Charter To Naval Air Museum-Pensacola
MINNEAPOLIS – Sun Country Airlines has a one-day, non-stop charter flight and tour to the Naval Air Museum in Pensacola, Florida on Saturday, May 18, 2013. The charter will depart the Humphrey Terminal at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport at 6:30 … Continue reading
Tanis To Exhibit In Alaska
EDEN PRAIRIE, MINN. – Tanis Aircraft Products, with offices in Glenwood and Eden Prairie, Minnesota, will be exhibiting at the “Great Alaska Aviation Gathering,” May 4-5, 2013 in Anchorage, Alaska. The Alaskan Airmen’s Association (AAA) sponsors the conference and trade … Continue reading
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Tagged aircraft, Alaskan Airmen's Association, Helicopters, Tanis Aircraft Products
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Wisconsin Students At Out-of-State Colleges Eligible For Scholarships
OSHKOSH, WIS. – The Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame (WAHF) has expanded its scholarship program to include Wisconsin students enrolled in aviation/aerospace courses at colleges and universities located outside the state. This applies to WAHF’s $1,000 “Carl Guell Memorial Scholarship” … Continue reading
Piper Achieves Higher Revenue, Deliveries In 2012
VERO BEACH, FLA. – Piper Aircraft Inc. ended 2012 with increased annual revenue from new aircraft sales of $148,968,967, up more than 13 percent from $131,263,539 in 2011. The revenue increase was a result of a 16 percent rise in … Continue reading
