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Al Ueltschi knew there is simply no substitute for being the best. Our hats are off to him, and our hearts are heavy for his friends and family – including the entire worldwide FlightSafety family. Al Ueltschi has touched down for his final landing. It was a magnificent flight. (more…)

A little over four months ago, we launched our new responsive design website. It was a good move. It’s led to more mobile traffic. Analytics tell the story.

In September 2010, 4% of total visits were from mobile devices. One year later, the number had doubled to 8%. By September 2012, it had risen to 11%. In addition to increasing the number of visits, we saw a 50% rise in the time spent on the site between 2010 and 2011, and an astonishing 100% increase between 2010 and 2012. (more…)

Good things come to those who wait. Eight years after the Wichita City Council voted to build a new airport terminal, we’ve broken ground. Hallelujah!
Our Wichita-based agency – Greteman Group – has been involved practically from the start. Our role as public art consultant: to tell the story of Wichita’s incomparable aviation history. We’ve been there, sleeves rolled up, working with the architects designing the aviation-inspired terminal. It’s been a privilege. (more…)

We’ve pulled out all the stops for a :30 TV spot for the Kansas State Fair. It honors an event that “Never Gets Old.” Personally, the spot never gets old either. I can watch it over and over and find something new to laugh about each time.

This is Greteman Group’s ninth year as the fair’s agency of record – and the creative just keeps getting better and better. And that’s saying something. Our very first campaign won best of show at the International Association of Fairs and Expos – and we’ve racked up lots of other wins, including a Telly for the 2011 spot. (more…)

Google Analytics tells us that 10 percent of visitors to our site come from a mobile browser. What do your analytics tell you? If you’re an airframe manufacturer, flight support or aftermarket provider that percentage may be even higher – making it even more important to make your website friendly for those on the go. (more…)

Last night was one of the best of my life. Which is strange, because I’d been dreading it for weeks. Don’t get me wrong. I was honored to be named the 2012 Donna E. Sweet Humanitarian of the Year, but … (more…)

Each April, Earth Day reminds us to be good stewards of our environment. Not just for ourselves, but for generations to come. In spite of the economic challenges the aviation community has been battling, it continues to push forward on … (more…)

Tonight, two of our agency’s favorite and most revered aviation clients pass the mantle. One steps down as president of The Wings Club, another steps up.

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Wichita owes a big thanks to Si and Betty Robin, who donated $100,000 to this incredible and much-needed center.

In our technologically wondrous age – when it seems like the promise of George Jetson’s personal-aircraft-flying, push-button-efficiency life could actually be realized – I’m glad there are still people who care about what’s come before and who are working so diligently to preserve it. (more…)

Blair Aerosports Rebel 300. Photo credit: Tony Blair

Asia’s largest aerospace show didn’t disappoint. Record visitors. Record deals. The biennial Singapore Airshow, Feb. 14-19, pulled in 145,000 attendees from 128 countries. (more…)