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The kind of risk-seeking behavior that motivates certain people to fly personal aircraft may also make them effective corporate leaders, according to a new study co-authored by professors from the University of Notre Dame and the University of Oregon. Merging finance and psychology research to explore the role that genetics plays in CEO behavior, finance […]

The Future of Flight Aviation Center & Boeing Tour at Paine Field in the Seattle area is expected to welcome its 1 millionth visitor this week. A short ceremony will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 12. That lucky visitor will receive a VIP tour of the Boeing assembly plant, a VIP gallery tour, […]

A new means to provide money for New Hampshire airports recently took flight, with passage of legislation creating an aeronautical fund to maintain and promote state airports not eligible for federal funds. According to a report at NBAA.org, there are 24 public-use airports in the Granite State, but only 12 are eligible to be federally […]

This year’s International Women in Aviation Conference, scheduled for March 8-10, 2012, in Dallas, will include a day-long program called “Bring Your Daughter to the Conference Day,” with the mission of providing a forum to introduce girls from ages 10 to 18 to the aviation community with an emphasis on career opportunities. “Bring Your Daughter […]

EAA 551’s Mark Priglmeier, who may be GA’s best ambassador, recently sent us a note, telling us of a wonderful aviation experience that started, unhappily enough, with a mechanical issue: “Alright all you aviation buffs, what are some things we look for when we fly somewhere? Convenient lodging, dining, attractions, and shopping top my list. […]

The FAA has issued a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) alerting pilots and aircraft manufacturers of possible inner tube failures made from butyl rubber by Goodyear Aviation Tires. According to the FAA, there have been several reports of Goodyear inner tube failures during cold weather operations. The failures were reported following short flights or following […]

MAPS Air Museum in North Canton, Ohio, will sponsor the Collings Foundation‘s “Wings of Freedom Tour” Friday, Aug. 12, through Monday, Aug. 15. The foundation will fly its B-17 Flying Fortress, B-24 Liberator, and P-51 Mustang to the museum. Arrival is set for 2 p.m. Friday afternoon, with departure slated for noon on Monday. A […]

Twenty-six Washington airports will receive a share of nearly $12 million in federal, state and local funds to maintain airport pavements, improve safety and enhance security. Of that amount the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) contributed $1.1 million through its Airport Aid Grant Program, and used $433,290 in state funds to leverage more than […]

Declaring that general aviation GA and local airports play “a vital role in the lives of our citizens, as well as in the operation of our businesses and farms,” Delaware Governor Jack Markell and Lt. Governor Matthew Denn recently issued a proclamation declaring July 2011 as General Aviation Appreciation Month in the state. Delaware, known […]