FlightSafety International is the first company to receive a Dassault Authorized Training Provider Certificate. Continue Reading »===> Posted on May 23rd, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
Million Air – Salt Lake City's President and CEO William Haberstock has been selected as one of 25 finalists for the annual Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award for the Utah Region. Continue Reading »===> Posted on May 23rd, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
Steve Bates has been appointed CEO of Emery Air, tasked with leading the existing senior management team to expand Emery’s FBO, maintenance, repair and overhaul business at the Chicago/Rockford International Airport (RFD). Continue Reading »===> Posted on May 23rd, 2011 by Janice Wood. No...
This May 2009 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Fly Baby. Injuries: 1 Serious. Location: Keller, Texas. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly...
US LCC Spirit Airlines has reportedly delayed its planned IPO. The airline announced its proposed listing in Sep-2010, planning to sell 20 million shares at USD14-16 each to raise as much as USD320 million.
Boeing has released more hints on the likely shape of its B737NG successor, confirming it will stay with a narrowbody platform that will be "modestly bigger" than the existing aircraft. The B737NG family ranges in capacity from around 110 seats on the B737-600 all they way up to 210 seats on B737-900ER...
AirAsia has recorded a 52% increase in group operating profit for 1Q2011, fuelled by strong performances in Malaysia and Thailand, despite the rise fuel prices. The low-cost carrier group is confident it can continue turning profits for the remainder of 2011 and is even more bullish on 2012, when it...
North America airlines shares continued their slide on Tuesday, with stock prices falling across the board for US and Canadian carriers. Continued concerns over the impact of the Icelandic volcanic eruption as well oil prices bouncing back contributed to the slide.
The warbird ramp is usually one of the more popular places at air shows and fly-ins. There's something about those old airplanes with the radial engines that draws people to them. If you're lucky, you might even get a ride in one. During Sun ’n Fun I had the opportunity to ride in the back seat of...
AeroShell Aerobatic Team Lead Alan Henley was injured in July 2008 in an accident while playing with his children at his home in Birmingham, Alabama. A chin-up bar gave way while he was on it, resulting in a fall that left him paralyzed from the chest down. Continue Reading »===> Posted on May...
Ryanair, Europe’s largest carrier, reported a 26% increase in full-year net earnings to EUR401 million despite higher oil prices, ongoing macro concerns in key markets, and volcanic ash disruptions in 1Q2010. CEO Michael O’Leary, however, warned of difficult trading conditions in the current year...
In a situation perhaps best described by Yogi Bera’s famous malapropism, “it’s dejavu all over again”, a cloud of volcanic ash from Iceland is again drifting towards Western Europe’s airspace.
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) reported underlying net profit for 2010 was USD38.8 million. Net income for the full-year after the impact of exceptional was USD10.3 million. The MRO and leasing company reported revenue of USD1.6 billion, up only marginally from 2009.
The GAfuels Blog is written by two private pilots: Dean Billing, Sisters, Ore., an expert on autogas and ethanol, and Kent Misegades, Cary, N.C., an aerospace engineer, aviation sales rep for U-Fuel, and president of EAA1114. If you speak with any of the thousands of pilots who have enjoyed the benefits...
The eruption of Iceland’s Grímsvötn volcanco could be the acid test for EUROCONTROL and European air navigation service providers (ANSPs) and the new rules and measures put in place after the last Icelandic volcanic eruption in 2010. A little more than 13 months on from the eruption of the Eyjafjallajokull...
Asia Pacific airline shares were mixed on Tuesday, though Thai Airways and All Nippon Airways gained 0.4% and 0.7%, respectively, as more details emerged about their planned start-up ventures.
After a four-week trial and and a short period of deliberation, a jury found that Cirrus Design Corp.'s SR20 aircraft did not cause the 2006 fatal accident that claimed the lives of New York Yankees pitcher Cory Lidle and certified flight instructor Tyler Stanger. Continue Reading »===> Posted...
A special report from the Air Safety Institute reveals how something as simple as not completing a checklist can result in a fatal accident. The report analyzes a 2009 accident of a Siai-Marchetti SF-260, which lost power on initial climb-out from Santa Monica, Calif., killing the 1,600-hour pilot and...
Thailand’s dynamic market is poised for further growth and more intense competition as the country’s flag carrier prepares to launch yet another new airline. The board of Thai Airways International has approved in principle the creation of a new regional carrier which aims to operate B737s on domestic...
With the first five aircraft completed and another 10 in final assembly, Viking Air of Sidney, BC, Canada has now received Transport Canada final “Production” approval for the manufacture of the Series 400 Twin Otter. Continue Reading »===> Posted on May 24th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments...
Southwest Oregon Regional Airport (OTH) has initiated new user fees for GA aircraft, according to a story at KCYB.com, which notes that small aircraft will be charged $10 to $25 to land, taxi and park on the ramp. Five and six passenger planes will pay about $150, while corporate jets that carry nine...
Ranger Airfield's Fly-In & Airshow No. 4 is slated for May 27-29. Continue Reading »===> Posted on May 24th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
Kannad Aviation has obtained TSO approval for the Integra 406 GPS Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT). This certification means the Integra 406 GPS ELT can now be sold, installed and certified on aircraft throughout America. Continue Reading »===> Posted on May 24th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No...
Matthew Wright has been named General Manager at Landmark Aviation-SDL this week. He will oversee both FBO and MRO operations at Arizona's Scottsdale Airport. Continue Reading »===> Posted on May 24th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
Just released is a paperback version of "Fighter Pilot: The Memoirs of Legendary Ace Robin Olds." Continue Reading »===> Posted on May 24th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
A comparison tool used for researching aircraft has been expanded at Globalair.com. Continue Reading »===> Posted on May 24th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
Paragon Aviation Group has added Enterprise Jet Center at Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) to its FBO network. Continue Reading »===> Posted on May 24th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
This May 2009 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Cessna 172. Injuries: None. Location: Glenburn, Maine. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly...
US low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines completed an initial public offering on 25 May-2011, raising about USD190 million after having to drastically shrink the offering due to a lack of demand. Florida-based Spirit initially aimed to raise about USD300 million and sell 20 million shares at USD14 to USD16...
Several shareholders of Korea Aerospace Industries reportedly plan to offer up to 24.6 million shares in the civilian and military aerospace manufacturer. KAI applied to list to Korean regulators last month, reportedly intending to sell 36.6 million shares – equivalent to a stake of approximately...
