Now available are Sporty’s Cast Aluminum Chocks. Continue Reading »===> Posted on June 1st, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
The Museum of Flight in Seattle will be filled with family activities in celebration of Father's Day, June 19. Admission is free for all fathers with a coupon available at Dunn Lumber retail outlets, or online. Continue Reading »===> Posted on June 1st, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. ©...
As a founding member and an early provider of member benefits of the Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE), Qref is now offering PDF versions of its syllabi and checkride checklists at no charge. Continue Reading »===> Posted on June 1st, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN...
Professional Aircraft Accessories is expanding its capabilities and its facility in Titusville, Fla. Continue Reading »===> Posted on June 1st, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
Cynthia Schultz has joined JDA Aviation Technology Solutions as Vice President, Airports to lead the airport line of business, focusing on airport Safety Management Systems, services, and programs that will improve airport safety and efficiency. Continue Reading »===> Posted on June 1st, 2011...
This June 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: Piper Cherokee. Injuries: None. Location: Elberton, Ga. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly...
Shares in TAM and GOL bounced up 3.8% and 3.5% respectively, as Brazil's Bovespa index rose 1.3%, rebounding from a one-week low. Other Latin American airline shares were also stronger, with LAN Airlines gaining 2.7% and Copa Airlines up 2%.
Kenya Airways FY2011 operating result jumped 216% year-on-year, as the carrier reported an operating profit of USD67 million and a net result of USD40.7 million. It anticipates strong traffic demand in 2011, although pressure on yields due to escalating fuel prices is expected. The airline will therefore...
Imagine that you and your significant other go shopping in a pricey store that's known for its exclusive clientèle. Think Rodeo Drive, maybe. Walking through the door is a little exciting, if not slightly intimidating, but you make it past security and find yourself on the inside. It isn't long before...
Talks between Aer Lingus and pilots aimed at avoiding industrial action next week have not yet been able to reach an agreement, but Aer Lingus has said it believes negotiations are heading in the right direction. Aer Lingus management is talking with the IALPA pilots union, overseen by the Labour Relations...
The world's airlines are growing their capacity levels (ASKs) by some 6.8% in Jun-2011, which follows a similar increase in May, according to Innovata. But two of the three leading airlines (Delta and United) are contracting this month, while American is growing slowly. Emirates is growing capacity...
India’s Civil Aviation Secretary Dr Nasim Zaidi this month forecast that the country is poised to emerge as the third largest aviation market in the world by the end of this decade. He further said that huge potential in this sector is yet to be tapped and this is possible only with cooperation and...
There was some rebound in air travel and freight volumes in Apr-2011, following the demand shocks from Japan and MENA in the preceding two months, according to IATA. The seasonally adjusted level of air travel (RPK) indicates that worldwide air travel volumes are now 5% above pre-recession levels, although...
EADS CEO Louis Gallois has confirmed that the company is placing pressure on major shareholders to allow investors to have the freedom to sell their shares if they want, while still preserving national interests. Under a 2000 shareholder agreement, the French and German stakes in EADS must be equal.
Kuwait's Aviation Lease & Finance Co (ALAFCO) is reportedly close to scaling back its financial demands on the defunct Wataniya Airways, owned by Kuwait National Airlines Co. The carrier terminated operations in Mar-2011, but in Apr-2011 ALAFCO demanded USD70 million from the airline for their remaining...
Industry associations and Hong Kong-based airlines and suppliers have put their full support behind the construction of a third runway at Hong Kong International Airport. Airport Authority Hong Kong has forwarded two proposals for the HKIA Master Plan 2030: Option 1 proposes to enhance the capacity...
If Beijing surprised by moving from position 49 among the world airports in 1999 to second place in 2010, it is even more astonishing that two other Chinese airports moved from total obscurity to 19th – Guangzhou (CAN) – and 20th, Shanghai (PVG).
Shares in SpiceJet slumped 16.1%, the largest single-day decline in almost five years, as fallout from an investigation into India Union Textile Minister Dayanidhi Maran hit companies owned by the Maran brothers. Dayanidhi Maran is reportedly a subject of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL), alleging...
Southwest remains the world's largest LCC in Jun-2011, though Ryanair is progressively closing the gap, with another 20%+ surge in capacity this month. There was no change in the Top 10, with the exception of Jetstar which moved into tenth position with a 20.5% year-on-year surge in capacity. In doing...
CAPA today announced plans to produce the India Travel Retail Report, a unique study providing invaluable strategic insights into the direction of the Indian market and incorporating the largest ever survey of passengers, retailers, global brands and airport operators. The report is being published...
Testing has shown that a proposed national wireless broadband network system could negatively impact some GPS systems, or worse, according to a report at AVweb, while a report at AOPA.org notes that a special advisory committee will issue a report that validates the aviation community’s concerns about...
Many celebrities, organizations, and politicians from Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to President Obama have contributed a video message to the "Trevor project" to help combat bullying and to prevent gay teen suicides and give young people hope (www.itgetsbetter.org). The National Gay Pilots Association...
As a representation of what can go badly wrong in an India where there is so much potential and room for economic and social expansion, there is no better case study than the flag carrier, Air India. It has taken a pilots’ strike to bring matters to a head and, now, the airline is at a crossroad....
The end of the mega-lessors may not be as close as you think as GECAS continues to be a significantly larger player than any other competitor, and ILFC adopts a business plan of expansion. That's according to Angela Behrend-Görnemann, Global Head of Aviation at HSH Nordbank AG, Hamburg and Kiel, who...
A six-hour class on airborne weather radar theory and tactics. A two-hour session on using Nexrad data-link weather to better advantage. Ninety minutes on GPS tips and tricks. Two hours of operational insight on the Honeywell TPE331 engine. An hour-long panel session featuring flying tips from experienced...
Sam Pratt had two reasons to celebrate at Flabob Airport in Riverside, Calif., this month. He became the first recipient of a Thomas Wathen Lifetime Achievement Award for his work as a volunteer at the airport, and he turned 100 years old on the day he got the award. Continue Reading »===> Posted...
Tens of thousands of landing facilities worldwide have no control tower, but thanks to pilot training and experience, plus airport improvement programs and airport operator oversight, millions of flights take off and land safely at those airports every year. That was the message the International Council...
Mickey Whittenburg of Kiln, Miss., will receive the Experimental Aircraft Association’s 2011 Tony Bingelis Award recognizing contributions to EAA and the aviation community. Ever since completing his first solo flight at age 17 in 1947, Whittenburg (EAA Lifetime #415) has been deeply rooted in the...
The first annual Southwest Aeronca Fly-In at Flabob Airport (RIR) in Riverside, Calif., attracted about 25 Aeroncas, 15 other types of antique aircraft, and about 40 people between the dinners on Friday night and again on Saturday. Continue Reading »===> Posted on June 2nd, 2011 by Janice Wood...
Expected to fly soon is RANS new demo S-7LS, featuring some improvements that create greater range, payload and more responsive handling, according to company officials. Continue Reading »===> Posted on June 2nd, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
