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On Angels’ Wings
As local pilot Tim Warren slides behind the controls of his Cessna Citation M2 at the Aurora State Airport, he experiences the familiar feelings of excitement and anticipation that come in the moments before liftoff. But this is no joy ride. He has precious cargo: 7-year-old Berlynn Fraser, an energetic girl who needs a neurosurgical…
Read MoreColumbia Aviation Association Shares Christmas Gift with Local School District
As a way to help those in need this holiday season, a pile of new, unwrapped toys were recently delivered to the North Marion School District by the Columbia Aviation Association (CAA). The donation was part of the association’s annual toy drive, and the most recent example of their giving back to the community. Association…
Read MoreLife Flight Receives Prestigious AAMS Award
Life Flight Network was recently recognized as the 2021 Program of the Year by the Association of Air Medical Services (AAMS). The award recognizes an emergency medical transport service that demonstrates high levels of patient care, leadership, innovation, safety and community service, and is considered the most prestigious award for air medical providers. This is…
Read MoreSafer Operations Mean Safer Communities
Safer Operations Means Safer Communities It has long been the mission of the Aurora State Airport to be the safest and most emergency-ready general aviation airport in the state. On December 16th, we got one step closer to that mission! In its ruling in favor of the Aurora Airport, the Land Use Board of…
Read MoreThank you from Apex Helicopters
Dear Aurora Airport, I am the owner and a pilot for Apex Helicopters. I wanted to write to express our sincere appreciation for the hospitality the entire Aurora Airport showed Apex Helicopters when it arrived on September 8, 2020. Apex Helicopters operates an Airbus AS350B3 Astar, helicopter, for the State of Oregon Department…
Read MoreAurora State Airport critical to fighting Oregon wildfires
Published in General Aviation News Aurora State Airport (KUAO) has become a staging grounds for fighting the wildfires that blaze in Marion, Clackamas, and Linn Counties. According to officials with the Friends of Aurora Airport, the Oregon Department of Forestry crews are basing resilience assets at KUAO to fast track their efforts to contain the fires.…
Read MoreAurora Airport lends support in firefighting efforts
Published in Canby Herald The airport is being used as staging and support area in the battle to keep area blazes under control As the battles continue to be fought against wildfires in Marion, Clackamas and Linn counties, the Oregon Department of Forestry crews are basing resilience assets at the Aurora State Airport to fast-track…
Read MoreHTS Offers Helitank to Aid in Firefighting Effort
Published in Canby First As day two continues with battling fires that blaze in Marion, Clackamas, and Linn counties, the Oregon Department of Forestry crews are basing resilience assets at the Aurora State Airport to fast track their efforts to contain the fires. At least one Oregon Army National Guard Helicopter and a US Airforce Reserve Helicopter…
Read MoreKindling Lifelong Dreams to Fly
The pilots who command aircraft like Chinooks for the United States military have a fire burning in them that sets them apart from the civilians they protect. In at least one case, that flame was lit and kindled while sweeping hangars at our very own Aurora State Airport. As a boy in Canby, Oregon, Josh…
Read MoreSunset Aviation’s Big Role with Small Parts
At some point this summer, when you may look up on a cool Oregon evening you might see a Vertol-107 or a CH-47 Chinook en-route to suppress one of the much too frequently occurring infernos. However, even the most eagle-eyed among us won’t see the integral hydraulic components under the rotor that were carefully assembled…
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