Archives: MN Aviation Industry News

Minnesota CFI of The Year

18, 2013) – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Minneapolis Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) has named Paul Van Brunt of Prior Lake, Minnesota, the 2013 Minnesota Flight Instructor of the Year. Van Brunt is a major in the 130th squadron … Continue reading

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Minnesota Aviators Needed For International Learn To Fly Day

MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. – “AirSpace Minnesota” is seeking volunteers to celebrate the importance of aviation to Minnesota’s economic future, just as it did in 1938 during the National Air Mail Week Campaign. During this event created by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt … Continue reading

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Aviation Community Meets With Minnesota’s Elected Officials

ST. PAUL, MINN. – The Minnesota aviation community hosted its second annual “Aviation Day At The Capitol” event, January 30, 2013 at the State Capitol in St. Paul. Pilots, airport managers, fixed base operators, airport commissioners, mayors, city council members, … Continue reading

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Thunderbird Aviation In The Twin Cities Metro – Minnesota’s Newest FBO

by Dave Weiman When you invest $2 million in a business during an economic downturn, you have to know your market, know your business, and believe in yourself and your staff, and Nancy Grazzini-Olson does. She has been operating Thunderbird … Continue reading

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D’Shannon Aviation Helps To Refurbish 2013 AOPA Sweepstakes Plane

PALM SPRINGS, CALIF. – Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association CEO Craig Fuller announced during the AOPA Summit in Palm Springs, October 11, 2012, that the winner of the sweepstakes aircraft, a Aviat Husky, is Richard Zahn, CEO of a central … Continue reading

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Minnesota Aviation Day At The Capitol

January 30, 2013 St. Paul, Minnesota You Won’t Want To Miss This Special Event! On Wednesday, January 30, 2013, the Minnesota aviation community will meet at the State Capitol to visit with their State Senators and Representatives to tell them … Continue reading

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Wipaire To Certify Cessna 208B Grand Caravan On Wipline 8750 Floats

OSHKOSH, WIS. – Wipaire, Inc. announced July 23, 2012 during EAA AirVenture its intent to certify the Cessna 208B Grand Caravan on Wipline 8750 floats. The Wipline 8750 floats were certified in July of 2012 for the Cessna 208 Caravan … Continue reading

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Wipaire Unveils Wipline 1450 Floats

OSHKOSH, WIS. – Wipaire, Inc. unveiled its brand-new Wipline 1450 floats July 23, 2012 at EAA AirVenture. This all-new float is designed for use on Light Sport Aircraft and other small aircraft. It will be approved under TSO for installation … Continue reading

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Schweiss Doors Develops New ‘Red Power’ Hydraulic Pump

FAIRFAX, MINN. – Schweiss Doors, a Minnesota-based company, providing quality bifold and hydraulic one-piece doors for aircraft hangars, agricultural buildings, businesses and other installations, has developed a new, more powerful and smoother running hydraulic pump system, which goes by the … Continue reading

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Minnesota Business Aviation Association… In The Trenches For Businesses That Own or Operate Aircraft

MINNEAPOLIS – Any business that owns or operates an aircraft in Minnesota will be glad to know that there is an association working hard on their behalf. That organization is the Minnesota Business Aviation Association (MBAA), which is modeled after … Continue reading

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