Saab AB, the Swedish aerospace, defence and security company, announced it will acquire Sensis Corporation for approximately USD155 million, with another USD40 million potentially added to the price by 2014, through performance payouts.
I was a very experienced camper when I was a kid. That's not so much because I was a naturally adventurous youngster. The Boy Scouts showed me how to camp, explore, and make it back safely. I lived in New England then, and I have fond memories of waking up in a toasty warm sleeping bag, even though...
Could work better with others. That’s the opinion of the latest look by the US Government Accountability Office at the status of the US Federal Aviation Administration’s efforts to ensure the implementation of the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen).
Europe’s largest consumers of jet fuel have made bold steps towards the use of biofuels with Lufthansa launching the world’s first commercial service using biofuels. The move is a great leap forward in the commercialisation of alternative fuels and will ultimately reduce carbon emissions and introduce...
As part of the "Zeniths to Oshkosh" festivities for AirVenture, a one-of-a-kind handcrafted guitar will be auctioned to benefit the Young Eagles program. Continue Reading »===> Posted on July 18th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
Kitfox Aircraft has become one of the first aircraft manufacturers to fly Lycoming’s new O-233 powerplant. Continue Reading »===> Posted on July 18th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
Although the FCC's rulemaking process is nowhere near finished on the LightSquared/GPS issue, LightSquared's multi-billion-dollar business plan appears to be unaffected by the nagging details of regulatory approval and the potential destruction of the GPS system, according to a report at AVweb. Read...
WASHINGTON, DC – Even though the U.S. House of Representatives cancelled its scheduled recess this week, it is evident that the long-stalled FAA reauthorization bill will not be completed by the expiration of the 20th short-term extension on July 22. On July 15, House Transportation and Infrastructure...
NBAA officials are warning the GA community that it has cause for alarm as Congress and the White House negotiate over the nation's deficit and debt ceiling. Continue Reading »===> Posted on July 18th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
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...
Air Pacific, Fiji’s national carrier, stated that despite recent challenges and a number of restructuring changes, it aims to return to profitability and maintain operations. High fuel prices and increasing competition from LCCs, including Virgin Australia and Jetstar, has hurt Air Pacific, with the...
In just a few days, more than 10,000 aircraft and hundreds of thousands of attendees will descend on Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh for EAA AirVenture 2011, which begins Monday, July 25, and runs through Sunday, July 31. Continue Reading »===> Posted on July 18th, 2011 by Janice Wood. 2...
Cessna Aircraft Co. has received an STC for Wide Area Augmentation System upgrades for the Citation Ultra and Citation Encore. Continue Reading »===> Posted on July 18th, 2011 by Janice Wood. 1 comment. © GAN 2011.
Cirrus Aircraft has promoted Todd Simmons to Executive Vice President, Sales and Marketing. Continue Reading »===> Posted on July 18th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
Light sport and experimental avionics supplier GRT Avionics, a Grand Rapids Technologies, Inc. company, and Jeppesen have teamed to provide Jeppesen NavData and obstacle services for GRT Avionics’ electronic flight information system (EFIS) avionics units. Jeppesen data services are now available...
Aviation education is taking off at Kansas State University Salina this fall, with new bachelor's degree options: unmanned aircraft systems, avionics, airport management and air traffic control. Continue Reading »===> Posted on July 18th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
MatchBox Aeronautical Systems will introduce at Oshkosh its new addition to its product line at this year’s AirVenture, the DVM 828, a self-contained digital voltage monitor that keeps a close eye on the overall health of the aircraft's battery and charging system. Continue Reading »===> Posted...
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: Zenair STOL CH 701. Injuries: 2 Fatal. Location: Wasilla, Alaska. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What...
General Aviation News' own Meg Godlewski recently renewed her Master CFI and Master GI accreditations. Continue Reading »===> Posted on July 19th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
Montréal-Trudeau Airport is planning a large expansion of its international terminal in response to continued rapid growth in international traffic. For the first time in its 70-year history the airport expects this year to have more international passengers than domestic or trans-border.
The UK Competition Commission (CC) has delivered its "final verdict" on BAA, insisting that it must begin selling off London Stansted Airport within three months and later either of Glasgow or Edinburgh, two of the three airports that make up its Scottish division. A report issued on 19-Jul-2011 upholds...
Amidst a stream of reports on aircraft on display at this year's EAA AirVenture Oshkosh powered by batteries, sunlight, hydrogen, ethanol, bio-Jet-A, cooking oil, algae, etc., hundreds of planes will once again arrive in Oshkosh — with little fanfare — burning a low-cost, lead-free aviation fuel...
Kitfox Aircraft has become one of the first aircraft manufacturers to fly Lycoming’s new O-233 powerplant. Continue Reading »===> Posted on July 19th, 2011 by Janice Wood. 2 comments. © GAN 2011.
Can't make it to Oshkosh, but still want to be in the know about what's going on at AirVenture's North 40? You can follow Aspen Avionics on Twitter. Continue Reading »===> Posted on July 19th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
Cambodia Airports has been experiencing strong traffic growth in 2011 as traffic at Siem Reap recovers to 2007 levels. The recently rebranded airport operator, which is owned primarily by French firm Vinci, expects continued growth at Siem Reap and Phnom Penh while it continues to work on attracting...
The European Union plans to launch “in-depth investigations” into state aid granted to German and French airports and used to subsidise services from low-cost carriers. State aid is generally forbidden under EU law, but it is permitted for smaller airports, handling up to five million passengers...
Daher-Socata will commemorate 100 years of continuous aircraft production with a series of activities at EAA AirVenture, July 25-31 in Oshkosh. Continue Reading »===> Posted on July 19th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
William E. Boeing, Jr., the son of Boeing Aircraft Co.'s founder, was a featured speaker at The Museum of Flight's July 16 "Heroes of the Homefront" celebration of the B-17 bomber and the 95th anniversary of Boeing Aircraft Co. Continue Reading »===> Posted on July 19th, 2011 by Janice Wood....
An investment of $3.8 million in federal and state funds will improve operations at eight Pennsylvania airports. Continue Reading »===> Posted on July 19th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
“Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines” will be shown July 21, at dusk, at El Dorado Park in Long Beach, Calif., one of the first events in a six-month series aimed at marking the 100th anniversary of Calbraith “Cal” Perry Rodgers’ First Transcontinental Flight from Sheepshead Bay...
