WASP’s Flew Fighters, Bombers, Transport, and Training Aircraft President Barack Obama has signed a bill to award the Congressional Gold Medal to the Women Air Force Service Pilots of World War II, the first women in American history to fly military aircraft. More than 60 years ago, they piloted fighter, bomber, transport and training […]
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COOL FACTOR: AIRCRAFT GATHERING FOR EAA AIRVENTURE 2009 UNMATCHED ANYWHERE ELSE
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wis. – (July 9, 2009) – In the aviation world, if it has flown, is flying, or will fly, odds are that it will come to Oshkosh. That’s true again this summer, as the world of flight gathers at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, "The World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration," on July 27-August 2 […]
AOPA Regional Rep Reflects on Military Service
By Ariadyn Hansen Long-time Grand County resident, syndicated columnist and novelist Bill Hamilton feels the Fourth of July is a wonderful time to reflect on those who have served in the military in the past and who serve so nobly today. Although Hamilton refers to himself as a “recovering lawyer,” he never actually practiced law […]
New FAA Chief Counsel Brings Long and Diverse Experience
WASHINGTON — Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Randy Babbitt has announced the appointment of David Grizzle as the new FAA chief counsel. "David Grizzle has top-level experience and I’m looking forward to having him on the team," Babbitt said. "He understands the challenges of leading a diverse, international organization, as well as the complex interaction […]
Are Airports being shortchanged in the Economic Stimulus Package?
By Kenn Potts Now that all the hype of the Economic Stimulus or the American Recovery and Investment Act is settling down, let’s take a look on how airports fared in the money allocation. We started in the House with a proposed $3 billion for the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) with $500 million for Explosive […]
DORGAN, AIRPORT OFFICIALS BREAK GROUND FOR NEW GF AIR TERMINAL
(GRAND FORKS, N.D.) – U.S. Senator Byron Dorgan (D-N.D.) and officials from the Grand Forks International Airport took part in a ceremony here today to mark the beginning construction of a new passenger terminal. Dorgan, a senior member of the Appropriations Committee and Chairman of the Aviation subcommittee in the Senate, helped secure over $9.1 […]
CONKLIN & DE DECKER ADDS NEW AIRCRAFT TO 2009 AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE COMPARATOR
Orleans, MA – June 2009 — Conklin & de Decker recently announced the 2009 edition of their Aircraft Performance Comparator. Part of a family of innovative software products created by Conklin & de Decker, the Aircraft Performance Comparator is the most comprehensive and easy to use aircraft performance comparison tool and now includes some of […]
‘FLY4LIFE’ CELEBRATION AT EAA AIRVENTURE 2009 READY TO RECOGNIZE HUMANITARIAN AVIATION
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wis. – (June 30, 2009) – The schedule is now set for the largest recognition program for humanitarian flying ever presented at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, as the weeklong "Fly4Life" program has been finalized for the event. EAA AirVenture 2009 is July 27-August 2 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. The Fly4Life […]
FAA Administrator Calls For Commitment to Regional Airline Safety
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Randy Babbitt today announced an expedited review of flight and rest rules and called on U.S. airlines and unions to respond, by July 31, with specific commitments to strengthen safety at regional and major airlines by insisting that airlines obtain all available FAA pilot records, among other […]
DORGAN APPLAUDS FAA ACTION ON AIRLINE SAFETY
As Chairman of Aviation subcommittee, Dorgan held a series of hearings highlighting the need for improved airline safety (WASHINGTON, D.C.) – U.S. Senator Byron Dorgan (D-N.D.), Chairman of the Aviation Operations, Safety, and Security panel, today applauded the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) quick action to examine airline safety issues with the formation of an Aviation […]
