The Professional Programs Office of the College of Aviation at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University will host several five-day Center for Aerospace Safety/Security Education (CASE) short courses that focus on safety, security, human factors, and aircraft accident investigation topics. Continue Reading...
Conklin & de Decker has released its 2011/2012 Aircraft Performance Comparator, which compares aircraft performance data for those interested in acquiring a business jet, turboprop, piston airplane, or helicopter. Continue Reading »===> Posted on July 14th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments...
Sierra Industries has named aerospace industry veteran John Warren as Operations Manager of the South Texas business jet maintenance and modification facility. Continue Reading »===> Posted on July 14th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
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 Cherokee. Injuries: 1 Minor. Location: Rutherford, N.C. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly...
The less active half of the world in aviation terms, the southern hemisphere, is appropriately under-represented in the Airports Top 30. Only Sydney Airport ranks in that group. But this is set to change as Latin America starts to assert itself as a force for teh 21st century. (Note: Jakarta of course...
Jetstar is planning to expand its Singapore-based fleet by 50% over the next six months as the low-cost carrier group looks to North Asia for the next phase of its dramatic expansion. As the largest low-cost airline group in the Asia-Pacific region continues to expand at a clip of about 20% per annum...
Jetstar is planning to expand its Singapore-based fleet by 50% over the next six months as the low-cost carrier group looks to North Asia for the next phase of its dramatic expansion. As the largest low-cost airline group in the Asia-Pacific region continues to expand at a clip of about 20% per annum...
While it may not be the mega order expected from the company, American Airlines has arranged financing for 26 previously ordered 737-800 Next Gen aircraft, while adding another three to its order book. American has a total of 51 737-800s on order.
The US Department of Transportation issued its long-awaited notice of proposed rule making on ancillary fees which have been growing increasingly opaque, after leaving it out of the consumer rule issued in April. But consumer advocates will necessarily be disappointed since it does little to address...
Norwegian Air Shuttle, Europe’s third-largest LCC, reported a NOK53.7 million (USD9.6 million) net profit in the second quarter, reversing a NOK134.4 million loss from the same period in 2010. The Oslo-based LCC reiterated its plans to launch long-haul services with a top up for its order for Boeing...
Maule Air is gearing up to celebrate its 50th anniversary — twice. This year the company is celebrating the 50th anniversary of founder B.D. Maule receiving the Type Certificate for the Bee Dee M-4. Next year the company will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first delivery. So how has Maule...
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The 21st extension of FAA programs was introduced in the House Friday, July 15, by Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Chairman John Mica (R-Fla.), Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Tom Petri (R-Wis.), and Ways & Means Committee Chairman Dave Camp (R-Mich.). It has been...
The International "built asset consultancy", EC Harris, has released research ranking 17 key countries across the globe on the relative attractiveness of their transport sector to potential investors. One of the main findings is that China’s huge push to build new airports across the country has made...
Global premium travel rose 9.5% year-on-year in May-2011, but concern about slowing economic activity in key premium travel markets in North America and Europe, combined with a steady deterioration in business confidence, leave reason for caution. IATA has warned that the latest monthly growth may be...
What is general aviation? The Mooney Ambassadors took that question on the road, taping man-on-the-street interviews with the public. The responses are surprising, according to a report at AOPA.org. “Like Southwest Airlines,” one man responded, while another explained the term as “everybody who...
A decade is a respectable amount of time in our era when not only change but also the pace of change appears ever faster. Constant improvements in technology have made cutting-edge devices of 2000 seem to be quaint relics ten years later. However, there are also other factors, such as macroeconomic...
As a member of the Coalition to Save Our GPS, the Aircraft Electronics Association is encouraging its members — and all pilots — to make comments to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in response to LightSquared's proposed plan to offer wireless broadband services in radio frequency bands...
The Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation will conduct a “Medal of Honor Educational Program” at 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 22, at DuPage Airport in West Chicago, Ill. The program will feature "FIFI," the world’s only flying B-29 Superfortress and honor five Medal of Honor recipients. The B-29...
More than 200 Wichita Aero Club members attended the July luncheon, where they heard a Washington-insider update from Craig Fuller, president of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, who discussed a number of issues that affect general aviation, including fuel taxes, airport funding, air traffic...
Landmark Aviation–LAX opened its Customs and Border Patrol facility Friday, July 8, allowing international customers to be processed on site. Continue Reading »===> Posted on July 17th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
The Flightline, an aviation show, launches its second season in high def. Continue Reading »===> Posted on July 17th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
Ford Motor Co. takes EAA AirVenture Oshkosh to new heights in 2011, marking its 12th consecutive year as the exclusive automotive partner for the world’s greatest aviation celebration. The Ford Hangar will feature some of the latest advances in automobile technology, as well as many of the industry...
AvConnect can now automatically upload, analyze and populate flight data from the G1000 directly into its customers’ accounts. Continue Reading »===> Posted on July 17th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
Sierra Industries' hangar #4 was completed in early June at Garner Field Airport in Uvalde, Texas, and is already at work, housing multiple aircraft undergoing maintenance and modifications. Continue Reading »===> Posted on July 17th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
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: Diamond DA 40. Injuries: 1 Minor. Location: Cape Girardeau, Mo. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What...
Frequentis has launched a new Brazilian subsidiary, Frequentis do Brasil. Established in May-2011, it will enhance the company’s presence in the fast-growing Brazilian market, as the company seeks to expand its various regional businesses.
The Indian Ocean Strategic Partnership to Reduce Emissions (INSPIRE) consortium of Airports Authority of India, Airservices Australia and ATNS South Africa have conducted their another round of flight trials this week, validating cooperation and technical interoperability.
Two US senators from Illinois have introduced competing bills dealing with infrastructure privatisation. One of them, Democratic Senator Dick Durbin, introduced a measure that would require repayment of any previous federal grant monies the airport (or other infrastructure provider) had received, in...
The prospects for airlines to further raise fares waned in 2Q2011 although airline executives are upbeat about the next 12 months following a tough 2Q2011 in which profits felt the effect of events in the Middle East, North Africa and Japan, according to IATA in its Airline Business Confidence Index...
SkyWest Airlines is improving its financial position but is in a rare fiscal slump in which it posted its first quarterly loss in 23 years in the first quarter and has given guidance to only achieving break even in the second quarter. It cited integration costs from its acquisition of ExpressJet along...
