The first general aviation exhibition in the Middle East is slated for March 6-8, 2012, in Abu Dhabi. Continue Reading »===> Posted on August 9th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
The B-17 Flying Fortress "Sentimental Journey" and B-25 Mitchell "Maid in the Shade" from the Commemorative Air Force Arizona Wing Aviation Museum will be on display at Skagit Regional Airport (BVS) in Washington state, offering rides and tours Thursday, Aug. 11, through Sunday, Aug. 14. [caption id...
Recent midair collisions involving general aviation aircraft have highlighted the need for pilots to remain aware of their surroundings at all times. A partnership between the FAA and the Department of Defense (DOD) has paved the way for the development of SeeAndAvoid.org, an website about the subject...
A new city center air race has been launched: The Sky Challenge Air Race, which uses new technology to allow high-speed aerobatic aircraft to fly against each other through a computer-generated course. Continue Reading »===> Posted on August 9th, 2011 by Janice Wood. 1 comment. © GAN 2011...
Aspen Avionics has received FAA TSO and STC approval of Version 2.3.1 Evolution Software for Aspen’s flight display product lines. Continue Reading »===> Posted on August 9th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
Monterey Jet Center at California's Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) will once again play host to Gordon McCall’s Motorworks Revival, the private kick-off party for Monterey Auto Week beginning Aug. 17. This is the 12th year that McCall has held the exclusive event at the Monterey Jet Center facility...
L-3 Avionics Systems has hit a milestone, with sales of its collision avoidance systems surpassing 15,000 units. Continue Reading »===> Posted on August 9th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
BLR Aerospace has earned FAA certification for its new Ultimate Performance Package (UPP) for the King Air 200GT twin turboprop aircraft. Continue Reading »===> Posted on August 9th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
This August 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 Pacer. Injuries: None. Location: Tacoma, Wash. Aircraft damage: Minor. What reportedly happened...
SkyTeam founding members Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico have unveiled plans to significantly expand their longstanding alliance with an equity tie-up. The two carriers will also start codesharing on more flights, co-locate airport facilities and expand on their innovative MRO partnership by jointly...
Faced with severe regulatory restraints following the lifting of a six-week grounding of services, Tiger Airways Australia is drastically simplifying its operation to focus on a single hub at Melbourne Tullamarine and only serving the popular Sydney route. As the airline returns to the skies on 12-Aug...
Lufthansa Group stated Germanwings is expected to report an improved operating result in 2011, despite the air traffic tax and the high oil price continuing to present challenges for Germanwings throughout the 2011 financial year. The company did not provide further details about its outlook, other...
Lufthansa and Emirates are the fastest growing carriers of the global top ten, increasing their capacity (ASKs) by 12.4% and 8.1% year-on-year, respectively. Delta remains the world's leading carrier by this measure, followed by American Airlines and United Airlines. Combined, United-Continental is...
Oman Air CEO Peter Hill has announced that the carrier is considering configuring four to five of its B737s to an all-economy configuration. The aircraft would be operated on routes where there is little demand for premium travel, such as the Indian subcontinent. The carrier confirmed that it is looking...
The world's low-cost carriers (LCC) and airlines not part of the global alliances have taken market share away from the leading global groupings again this month, continuing a theme of recent months. Over the past 12 months, LCCs have increased their share of global aviation (in terms of seats per week...
EAA 551's Mark Priglmeier, who may be GA's best ambassador, recently sent us a note, telling us of a wonderful aviation experience that started, unhappily enough, with a mechanical issue: "Alright all you aviation buffs, what are some things we look for when we fly somewhere? Convenient lodging, dining...
Airports in the Southeastern U.S. can now obtain lead-free, ethanol-free, 91+ AKI octane autogas from Dearybury Oil and Gas Co. of Spartanburg, S.C. Continue Reading »===> Posted on August 10th, 2011 by Kent Misegades. No comments. © GAN 2011.
Air Canada’s plans for a low-cost carrier subsidiary has taken one small step forward with a tentative agreement with the Canadian Union of Public Employees. The union is recommending its members accept the new, five-year contract, which calls for an annual 2% wage increase, rising to 3% after three...
A historic tie-up between AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines (MAS), which would have been unthinkable just a few years ago, could lead to unprecedented consolidation in Asia and other major strategic movements across the region’s rapidly evolving airline industry. In the volatile and high growth Asia Pacific...
HNA Group is one of the most fascinating growth stories in Chinese aviation, tourism and related sectors. Having aggressively expanded its asset base, integrating both horizontally and vertically over the past decade, HNA has become one of China’s leading conglomerates, with extremely diversified...
Cathay Pacific reported a better-than-expected 59% year-on-year decline in first half (six months ended 30-Jun-2011) net profit, impacted by rising fuel costs combined with softened demand for passenger travel and freight services amid uncertainty over the global economy although a better-than-expected...
The FAA has issued a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) alerting pilots and aircraft manufacturers of possible inner tube failures made from butyl rubber by Goodyear Aviation Tires. Continue Reading »===> Posted on August 10th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011...
MAPS Air Museum in North Canton, Ohio, will sponsor the Collings Foundation's "Wings of Freedom Tour" Friday, Aug. 12, through Monday, Aug. 15. Continue Reading »===> Posted on August 10th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
Twenty-six Washington airports will receive a share of nearly $12 million in federal, state and local funds to maintain airport pavements, improve safety and enhance security. Continue Reading »===> Posted on August 10th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
Declaring that general aviation GA and local airports play "a vital role in the lives of our citizens, as well as in the operation of our businesses and farms," Delaware Governor Jack Markell and Lt. Governor Matthew Denn recently issued a proclamation declaring July 2011 as General Aviation Appreciation...
The National Association of Priest Pilots, which promotes aviation and teaches others how it helps the cause of the church, recently had their annual gathering in Mason City, Iowa. According to a report from local television station KIMT, the group has been gathering annually for the past 50 years....
A series of events celebrating Cal Rodgers’ flight from Sheespshead Bay, N.Y., to Long Beach, California, will takeoff Saturday, Sept. 17 – the same day Rodgers began his transcontinental quest 100 years ago. Continue Reading »===> Posted on August 10th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. &...
MyGoFlight has introduced the iPad Sport series for both kneeboard and cockpit-mounted uses. Continue Reading »===> Posted on August 10th, 2011 by Janice Wood. 1 comment. © GAN 2011.
Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome in New York opens its gates on Aug. 13 and 14 for Artists, Authors and Photographers to display their creations and create new ones. Continue Reading »===> Posted on August 10th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
Online flight planning system Enflight now has Printable Enroute Charts, WACs, TACs, and Street Maps for iPad, iPhone, Android, laptops, desktops — anything with a web browser. Continue Reading »===> Posted on August 10th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
