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12 min ago | WBNS

Unique planes to be part of Ohio base's museum

A one-of-a-kind experimental aircraft collection will be part of a new $46 million gallery at Ohio's largest military installation.

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Related Topix: Life, Hobbies, US Military, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, US Air Force

4 hrs ago | Rotor.com

FAA Administrator Reminds GA Pilots: Fly Safe

Following a meeting earlier in May with a coalition of general aviation leaders on the issue of GA safety, FAA Administrator Michael Huerta sent a letter to the entire GA community in advance of the Memorial Day weekend and summer flying season.

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Related Topix: Life, Hobbies, US News, Federal Aviation Administration

Fri May 24, 2013

Inside Bay Area

World War II bombers storm Livermore airport for "Wings of Freedom" tour

World War II-era aircraft will fill the skies over Livermore as the Collings Foundation's 24th annual "Wings of Freedom Tour" hits Livermore Airport on May 26-28. On display at the airport's general aviation terminal will be B-17 and B-24 bombers, as well as a P-51 Mustang fighter.

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Related Topix: Life, Hobbies

The Advocate

Bids on Hammond airport tower project are over budget

Construction bids for Hammond Northshore Regional Airport's control tower project came in more than $500,000 over budget, giving officials just 30 days either to come up with the additional funding or go back to the drawing board on the design.

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Related Topix: Life, Hobbies, Hammond, LA, US News, Federal Aviation Administration

Examiner.com

May 18-19 busy nights for UFO activity in southern Ontario

Over a period of two days in May UFOs were spotted by residents of Mississauga, Fort Erie, Newmarket, Waterford and Kitchener, Ontario.

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Related Topix: UFO and Alien, Life, Hobbies

MLive.com

Air Zoo gives family-friendly rides on historic airliner for Memorial Day weekend

The Air Zoo is offering rides on the 1929 Ford Tri-Motor, also known as the "Tin Goose," Friday through Memorial Day.

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Related Topix: Memorial Day, Life, Holidays, Hobbies, Portage, MI, Boeing Aircraft, Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, Aircraft, Military Aircraft, Entertainment

Forbes.com

BusinessAviationVoice: Superfluous Luxury Or Tool For Growth?

As representatives of business aviation organizations from around the world gathered for a forum at the European Business Aviation Convention , the primary discussion hinged around the misconception of business aircraft as an unnecessary luxury versus an essential tool for corporate growth.

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Related Topix: Life, Hobbies

The Wichita Eagle

EAA, AOPA oppose FAA plan to charge for air traffic controllers at AirVenture

The cost for the Experimental Aircraft Association to put on this year's AirVenture aviation fly-in in Oshkosh, Wis., is going up.

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Related Topix: Life, Hobbies, US News, Federal Aviation Administration

Thu May 23, 2013

Santa Barbara Independent

Sixty Young Eagles A Different Point of View

General Aviation was alive and well May 18 as 60 teenagers took the controls of an airplane for the first time at the Santa Ynez Airport, courtesy of the Santa Barbara and Santa Ynez chapters of the Experimental Aircraft Association .

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Related Topix: Life, Hobbies, Family, Teenagers, Santa Barbara, CA, Santa Ynez, CA, Goleta, CA

Airport Business

Twenty Aviation Companies Awarded for Outstanding Compliance with Van ...

Today, twenty general aviation companies received Friendly Flyer Awards for achieving outstanding compliance with the Van Nuys Airport's Fly Friendly Program for calendar year 2012.

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Related Topix: Life, Hobbies

Reuters

Solar plane completes second leg of cross-country flight in Texas

A solar airplane that developers hope to eventually pilot around the globe landed safely on Thursday in Texas, completing the second and longest leg of an attempt to fly across the United States powered only by the sun.

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Related Topix: Life, Hobbies, Renewable Energy (Green Energy), Solar Energy, Alternative Energy, Energy

Airport Business

Cessna Plane That Uses Jet-A Makes First Production Flight

The flight lasted 2.3 hours, flew at 8,000 feet and reached a true air speed of 182 mph.

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Related Topix: Life, Hobbies

Anna.aero

DA1 4sseldorf Airport, Malta Airport, Warsaw Airport share big Euro...

Turkish-tastic!!! Dr Sani A ener, President and CEO TAV Airports Holding cradles his Euro ANNIE Airport traffic growth award for "colossal" 21% growth in the biggest category .

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Related Topix: Life, Hobbies, Turkey, NC

Athens Banner-Herald

Feds investigate after plane parts land on GA home

Federal authorities are investigating after a Boeing 747 on approach to Atlanta's airport lost parts from its right wing that landed on a woman's house in Clayton County.

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Related Topix: Life, Hobbies, Boeing 747, Commercial Aircraft, Boeing Aircraft, Aircraft, US News, Federal Aviation Administration

Airport Business

ExcelAire Receives London City (LCY) Approval for its Fleet of Five Legacy Jets

May 20, 2013 - ExcelAire today announced that it has received approval to operate its five Embraer Legacy 600s into London City Airport .

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Related Topix: Life, Hobbies, Embraer Aircraft, Civil Aircraft, Embraer Legacy 600, Aircraft, Greater London County, England, United Kingdom,

Wed May 22, 2013

Forbes.com

Cirrus Aircraft Climbs To Post-Recession Heights With New Jet And Chinese Investment

The great recession has been tough on light aircraft manufacturers. Deliveries of single-engine piston planes have plunged from 2,097 in 2007 to just 817 last year , according to the General Aviation Manufacturers Association .

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Related Topix: Life, Hobbies, Civil Aircraft, Aircraft, Cirrus SR22, Cirrus Aircraft, Cirrus SR20, Autos

AVHerald

Malaysia B734 at Medan on May 18th 2013, approached wrong airport

A Malaysia Airlines Boeing 737-400, flight MH-864 from Kuala Lumpur to Medan , was destined for Medan's Polonia Airport estimated to land at 15:20L but approached Kuala Namu International Airport's runway.

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Related Topix: Life, Hobbies, Indonesia, World News, Boeing Aircraft, Aircraft, Commercial Aircraft, Boeing 737, Malaysia

Nevada Appeal

Airport to get military aircraft museum

COURTESY This Cobra helicopter is part of the Cactus Air Force fleet of military aircraft and vehicles that will become part of displays at the Wings and Vehicle Museum planned for the Carson City Airport.

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Related Topix: Life, Hobbies, US Military, US Air Force, Carson City, NV

Airport Business

It's Starting: GA Asked to Absorb FAA Budget Shortfalls

The agency is asking EAA to cover certain costs for its AirVenture operations, including air traffic controllers' travel, per diems, and overtime, which had traditionally been covered by the FAA.

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Related Topix: US News, Federal Aviation Administration, Life, Hobbies

AVweb

Aviation Group Provides Aid to Tornado Victims

Sky Hope Network, a nonprofit organization, is raising money through June 1 to support members of the aviation community affected by the destructive tornado that hit near Oklahoma City on Monday.

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Related Topix: Life, Hobbies, Non-Profit, US News, Federal Aviation Administration