WASHINGTON, D.C. — “Long hot summer” in Washington is more than a description of the humid weather. This year it refers more to political struggles and how they are affecting general aviation. Continue Reading »===> Posted on July 13th, 2011 by Charles Spence. No comments. © GAN 2011...
Etihad Airways has reported its most successful first half-year performance, delivering a positive EBTIDA and a 28% increase in revenue for the six months to 30-Jun-2011. The results were achieved despite the fragile state of the regional economy and air travel market in the Middle East, given the civil...
Ryanair announced plans to open its 45th base at Manchester Airport in Oct-2011 in a claimed GBP175 million investment, basing two aircraft at the airport and launching 17 routes, increasing by summer 2012 to four aircraft and 26 routes. Ryanair has been there before, then pretty quickly left following...
Kenya Airways Manager Schedules Planning, Beatrice Nandwa, is the lucky winner of the six-month complimentary CAPA Membership, drawn randomly from attendees of a recent aviation event in Europe.
AirAsia X confirmed on 12-Jul-2011 its plans to relocate its UK base from London Stansted to Gatwick from 24-Oct-2011. The move will bring an end to its relationship with Stansted, which is essentially London’s low-cost dedicated airport, after launching five-times weekly services to the facility...
Sporty’s has released the official EAA AirVenture 2011 Fly-In App for both Apple devices (iPhones, iPads, iPod Touch) and Android devices (phones and tablets). The free app includes maps to guides to schedules. Continue Reading »===> Posted on July 13th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. &...
U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), a member of the Senate General Aviation Caucus and a CFI with more than 10,000 hours, has introduced S. 1335, the Pilot’s Bill of Rights. Continue Reading »===> Posted on July 13th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
Jetstar will become the first LCC to operate services to Beijing with the launch of daily Melbourne-Beijing via Singapore service from 24-Nov-2011. The service will enable the LCC to take advantage of the growing and lucrative Chinese tourism market with Beijing to become the Jetstar Group’s ninth...
The GAfuels Blog is written by two private pilots concerned about the future availability of fuels for piston-engine aircraft: 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...
A pilot is attempting to make history as the first Chinese citizen to fly around the world in a single-engine plane. Wei Chen, founder and owner of Sunshine Enterprises, a steel trading company with offices in China and Memphis, has already made history, flying his TBM 700 across China. Continue Reading...
Technology developed by LORD Corporation will be featured at the AirVenture in Oshkosh later this month, along with a chance to win LORD products. Continue Reading »===> Posted on July 13th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
The Arlington Fly-In (July 7-10) was fun. While the vendor area shrunk from prior years, the show line appeared about 95+% full of show planes on Saturday. A nice number of beautiful aircraft (see some uploaded to Twitter and Facebook). As I walked about on Saturday, I met and spoke with a great many...
The International Council of Aircraft Owner and Pilot Associations (IAOPA) has selected AOPA-South Africa to host the 26th biennial World Assembly of its 69 member associations. The meeting will be held April 10-15, 2012, in Stellenbosch, South Africa. Continue Reading »===> Posted on July 13th...
AAR Aircraft Services, a provider of aircraft maintenance and modifications services, in partnership with the SLN Aviation Service Center and KANSASWORKS, will hold an Aviation Career and Networking Fair in Salina, Kan., as the company considers expanding its operations into Kansas. Continue Reading...
An American-registered, Swiss-flown Siai-Marchetti, was recently converted with the addition of a new Chabord exhaust system, which changed the plane's Airworthiness Certificate from S205-18R to -20R. Continue Reading »===> Posted on July 13th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011...
The new Christopher Ward C8 Pilot Mark II Vintage is based on the iconic IWC B-Uhren watches used by pilots and navigators in World War II. The design shares many of the characteristics of the watches commissioned by the Luftwaffe, and then the RAF, which were worn over thick flying suits and had large...
This July 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 J-3. Injuries: None. Location: South Charleston, W.Va. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly...
After five decades in business, it's safe to say that Avemco Insurance Company knows a lot about general aviation — and some of it is surprising. Continue Reading »===> Posted on July 14th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Transportation Safety Board has launched a study of accidents involving Experimental-Amateur-Built aircraft to evaluate the safety of "this growing and innovative segment of general aviation," according to a statement released today. Continue Reading »===>...
We just received a note from Zenith Aircraft's Sebastien Heintz: "Yesterday afternoon we had the chance to fly our new Zenith CH650 B kit airplane with the brand new 130-hp ULPower engine. We're very pleased with the results after just a few hours! Continue Reading »===> Posted on July 14th,...
The full-size mockup of Flight Design's first-ever four seat aircraft, the C4, will make its U.S. debut later this month at AirVenture in Oshkosh. Continue Reading »===> Posted on July 14th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
Nepal, dominated by regional carriers due to its mountainous geography and dispersed, is progressively enhancing its international connectivity amid continued tourism growth in the picturesque country. However, despite the rise in visitor numbers, tourism revenues, an important part of the nation’...
Doric Asset Finance and Nimrod Capital successfully listed an investment company, Doric Nimrod Air Two (DNA2), on the London Stock Exchange on 14-Jul-2011 - a new company created to fund three A380s for lease to Emirates. Managing Director of Aviation at Doric Asset Finance Paul Kent told CAPA exclusively...
Hong Kong Airlines is preparing to enter the highly competitive but typically lucrative Hong Kong-London market next year with a unique all-premium service. London will be one of at least three new long-haul destinations for Hong Kong Airlines in 2012, along with Paris and Sydney, as the fast-growing...
ACI EUROPE has forecast European air traffic growth of 6% for passenger traffic and 5% for freight in 2011, with the association noting that the more positive traffic developments in the first months of 2011 send a “strong signal that the turning point for European air traffic has been reached”.
A new report prepared by the National Space-Based Positioning, Navigation and Timing Systems Engineering Forum concludes that the planned deployment of a national broadband service by LightSquared “poses a significant potential for harmful interference” to Global Positioning System (GPS) services...
Nearly 70 people attended the first Open House at Dynon Avionics. The success of the venture assures that the Open House will become an annual event, company officials said. Continue Reading »===> Posted on July 14th, 2011 by Janice Wood. 1 comment. © GAN 2011.
When news of Cirrus Aircraft’s sale to a Chinese company broke last winter, its officials said not to worry: The Duluth-based airplane maker’s plant and its jobs would stay in Duluth. According to a story in the Duluth News-Tribune, concerns persisted among employees, as well as in the local community...
The Flying Musicians Association’s first “FMA AirVenture MusicJams” will take place during this year’s Oshkosh, 7-10 p.m. nightly. Each night will open with a scheduled performer, who will be followed by special guests, an Open Mic segment, and an Open Jam. If you have room for your guitar,...
The 27th Annual Wings Over Houston Airshow takes flight Saturday, Oct. 15, and Sunday, Oct. 16, at Ellington Airport (EFD), featuring the Canadian Forces Snowbirds. Continue Reading »===> Posted on July 14th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
