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Public Benefit Flying Awards presented

Posted on November 26th, 2013 by

The National Aeronautic Association, in partnership with the Air Care Alliance, a nationwide league of humanitarian flying organizations, recently presented the 2013 National Public Benefit Flying Awards. Please share: Continue Reading →

Airports contribute $11 billion to Missouri economy

Posted on November 26th, 2013 by

A recent study by the Missouri Department of Transportation revealed that 108 of the airports it helps support contribute 100,621 jobs with a payroll of $3.1 billion to the Missouri economy. When all economic activities are considered, total annual economic... Continue Reading →

Mountain Aviation mechanic Don McCarty awarded FAA Charles Taylor Award

Posted on November 26th, 2013 by

DENVER — Don McCarty, Master Aviation Mechanic with Mountain Aviation, a private jet charter and aircraft management company, was recently awarded the FAA’s Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award honoring 50 years of service in the aviation maintenance field. Continue Reading →

Avgas ‘lifeblood’ of GA, AOPA officials tell caucus

Posted on November 25th, 2013 by

Avgas is the lifeblood of general aviation and must remain available while the industry develops a safe, affordable alternative, officials with the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) told members of the Senate General Aviation Caucus during a Nov. 21... Continue Reading →

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FreeFlight Systems launches ADS-B University

Posted on November 25th, 2013 by

WACO, Texas — FreeFlight Systems has launched its online ADS-B University, a series of seven video briefings that give pilots, aircraft owners, fleet operators, aviation professionals and others interested in the future of air travel a practical understanding of how... Continue Reading →

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Flight Design airframe donated to college

Posted on November 25th, 2013 by

Stanton Sport Aviation, a regional distributor for Flight Design in Minneapolis/St. Paul, recently donated a light-sport airframe to Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College (WITC). Continue Reading →

Calendar to help raise funds for play area at TIW

Posted on November 25th, 2013 by

With the help of grants and fundraising, the Tacoma Narrows Airport (TIW) in Washington state will soon have a play area. According to a report at Gateline.com, a tower structure play and observation area will be built at the airport,... Continue Reading →

Ohio governor proclaims GA Appreciation Month

Posted on November 25th, 2013 by

Gov. John Kasich has declared December 2013 to be General Aviation Appreciation Month in Ohio, which is widely known as the “Birthplace of Aviation. Continue Reading →

Toys for Tots fly-in slated for L52

Posted on November 25th, 2013 by

The fifth annual Toys for Tots Fly-In will be held Saturday, Dec. 7, at California’s Oceano Airport (L52). Continue Reading →

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Open House held for remodeled Landmark FBO at ORF

Posted on November 25th, 2013 by

An Open House was held Nov. 14 to showcase the remodeled Landmark Aviation Norfolk International Airport (ORF) facility. Continue Reading →