The Plane & Pilot Midwest LSA Expo expects more than 40 Light Sport Aircraft, including Part 103, Motorgliders, and Gyroplanes on the flightline at Mr. Vernon, Illinois's Outland Airport (KMVN) September 9-11. See the program book for the Expo online for information about the exhibit hall, forums...
There are 1,000 raffle tickets remaining for Roy Clark’s private plane, a four-seat Piper Tri-Pacer, which the country superstar donated to Wings of Hope as a fundraiser. Continue Reading »===> Posted on August 30th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
Kansas State University's newest certificate of authorization will allow students in the unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) program to gain experience flying an Aerosonde Mk 4.7 in Class D airspace. Continue Reading »===> Posted on August 30th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
That's the question Air Facts asks in its Great Debate. Join the conversation here. Continue Reading »===> Posted on August 30th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
Gleim has expanded its training curriculum for aviation maintenance with the addition of a new Inspection Authorization Training Course (IATC). Continue Reading »===> Posted on August 30th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
Turkish Airlines (THY) in 1H2011 had one of its worst half-year performances in the past decade. The airline sunk deeply into the red in the six months to 30-Jun-2011. THY, one of Europe’s largest and fastest growing carriers, was hit by by a weakening local currency increasing foreign exchange losses...
IndiGo commences its much-anticipated international air services today (01-Sep-2011) after completing the mandatory five years of wholly domestic operations. The LCC, the largest in the domestic Indian market, marks the start of its foray into international markets with direct service to Dubai, followed...
Zurich, Vienna and Amsterdam Schiphol (Group) airports have revealed their 1H2011 financial results. The first two are dominated by Lufthansa, which owns their respective national airlines. All three report revenue increases of up to 10% though that is at least partly explained by the negative effect...
New Zealand’s Auckland International Airport Ltd (AIAL), and Airports Company South Africa (ACSA), have released their financial reports for the period 12 months to 30-Jun-2011 and 12 months to end 31-Mar-2011, respectively. AIAL is starting to reap the rewards of its investments in New Zealand’...
Barcelona El Prat Airport is Europe’s fastest-growing major airport, eclipsing growth rivals Munich, Istanbul Ataturk and Moscow Sheremetyevo. Now that Barcelona has had a full year of the 'Ryanair effect' since the LCC's arrival at the Catalonian facility, meaning growth rates should start to moderate...
Laos is poised for unprecedented change as flag carrier Laos Airlines prepares to launch new international routes and up-gauge several existing routes following delivery of two new A320s. As a result, total capacity at Lao Airlines will almost double in 4Q2011 and capacity in the entire Lao market will...
China Eastern Airlines, China’s third largest carrier by market value, has reported a fall in operating profits as costs outpaced revenue growth. Chairman Liu Shaoyong also cautioned the carrier’s full year performance would reflect the uncertain global economic conditions. Concerns also centre...
China Airlines and EVA Air, Taiwan’s largest and second largest air carriers by revenue and traffic, respectively, have reported falls in net profits in the six months ended 30-Jun-2011 (1H2011) amid lower passenger and cargo demand and higher fuel costs.
