Maine Governor Paul LePage recently declared April “General Aviation Appreciation Month.” Maine becomes the 38th state to officially recognize the importance of general aviation and its economic impact, both locally and nationally. Across the state, general aviation airports have an... Continue Reading →
AOPA’s Spence takes over as IAOPA secretary general
Posted on May 1st, 2012 by Janice Wood
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has named Craig Spence as acting Secretary General of the International Council of Aircraft Owner and Pilot Association (IAOPA). He takes over for John Sheehan, who retired today. Continue Reading →
Warbirds keep flying high
Posted on April 29th, 2012 by Janice Wood
The world’s only flyable Boeing B-29 Superfortress, “FIFI,” and other Warbirds have triumphed in a battle against a proposed amendment that would have grounded many of these aircraft. Continue Reading →
NAFI partners with IMC Club
Posted on April 25th, 2012 by Janice Wood
The National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) and IMC Club are now partners. Continue Reading →
Paul Ryan named AEA Lifetime award winner
Posted on April 25th, 2012 by Janice Wood
Paul Ryan was presented with the 2012 AEA Lifetime Achievement Award, the highest honor bestowed upon an individual by the Aircraft Electronics Association’s board of directors, during the 55th annual AEA International Convention & Trade Show held earlier this month... Continue Reading →
Rare Junkers JU52 at this summer’s Oshkosh
Posted on April 23rd, 2012 by Janice Wood
A rare Junkers JU 52 tri-motor will be a main attraction along the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2012 flight line as part of the airplane’s North American tour. Continue Reading →
Bonanza owners to hold convention during AOPA Expo
Posted on April 22nd, 2012 by Janice Wood
The American Bonanza Society (ABS) annual convention will be held in conjunction with the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Aviation Summit in Palm Springs, Calif., Oct. 11-13. Continue Reading →
Scholarship recipients revealed
Posted on April 18th, 2012 by Janice Wood
The National Air Transportation Foundation (NATF) has chosen the winners of its Dan L. Meisinger Sr. Memorial Learn to Fly Scholarship, Pioneers of Flight Scholarship and NATA Business Scholarship. Continue Reading →
New leadership for NATA
Posted on April 16th, 2012 by Janice Wood
At its recent annual membership meeting, the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) announced the selection of James Sweeney, president of Fargo Jet Center, as chairman of the NATA Board of Directors and Marian H. Epps, chief financial officer of Epps... Continue Reading →
AEA convention concludes
Posted on April 9th, 2012 by Janice Wood
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. capital was a little busier last week as nearly 1,500 avionics manufacturers, dealers, installers and other general aviation professionals gathered April 3-6 at the 55th annual Aircraft Electronics Association International Convention & Trade Show at... Continue Reading →
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