State Aviation Journal publisher, Kim Stevens is taking advantage of social media tools such as Twitter and Facebook and is using for the first time this week a new blog.

"I've come into this new world dragging and digging my feet in, but a company called Blog Creation has convinced me it will be worthwhile," said Stevens.

It has already paid off. "Blog Creation has optimized our presence on the web," said Stevens. "We've already attracted a host of new readers." According to Stevens the number of hits on the webpage has increased since using the service.
Check out the publisher's new blog at www.overthewing.com.

The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) is proud to announce the return to flight for FIFI, “the Queen of the Fleet.” The world’s only flyable Boeing B-29 Superfortress returned to the skies early Thursday morning for its first flight since 2004.

“It is an emotional day at the CAF for our volunteer-members and staff,” said CAF President Stephan Brown. “There were more than a few tears of joy shed by those who have worked over these past few years to see FIFI fly again. Today is a new beginning for this historic warbird. Thanks to the dedication of our members and the support of Jim Cavanaugh, the B-29 can once again return to telling the stories of the men and women who sacrificed their lives for our freedom.”

Following more than four years of work, FIFI returned to the skies just before 9 a.m. on Thursday morning for a beautiful 39-minute flight. Back on the ground, the crew exited the B-29 with massive smiles and unimaginable excitement.

“She ran like a top,” said CAF Colonel, and one of the pilots for the B-29, Paul Stojkov. “It’s a very special day. A lot of us have been waiting for this for four and a half years. We have to thank everyone involved for their help in getting her to this point.”

“I’m speechless,” said CAF B-29 Crew Chief Dave Miller. “I can’t express in words my appreciation for the opportunity to work with FIFI and for the help of everyone involved in working to get her back in the air. Thank you to the entire CAF family.”

Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, will help young pilots achieve their dreams by
pledging financial support for the 2010 EAA Young Eagles Scholarship Program. Designed to
support teenagers interested in aviation and aviation careers, EAA Young Eagles scholarships
fund flying lessons and flight experiences for deserving teenage student pilots.

Over the past month, three Governors have signed proclamations highlighting the value of aviation in their state. Governors in Ohio, Wisconsin, and Kentucky have all recognized the thousands of jobs and millions in economic impact that aviation, specifically general aviation, provide to their respective states.  The Alliance for Aviation Across America, along with partners NBAA, NASAO, and AOPA praised all of the proclamations.
 
See below for more details on these important proclamations: