South Africa has become a competitive domestic air market, which is taking its toll on the LCC segment in particular. The country’s largest and only long-haul carrier, South African Airways, increased its profit as its restructuring continues. But it joined rivals Comair, whose profit decrease, and...
The stage is set for the biggest global alliance selection of the decade as new airline group LATAM is being forced by Chile's anti-trust court to choose a single grouping. The decision by LATAM, the new parent company for oneworld’s LAN and Star’s TAM, will have huge ramifications as the winning...
As Boeing’s B787 Dreamliner transitions from development and certification to airline operation, airlines are so far proving the type to be more utilitarian, replacing less-efficient predecessors, than network changing. Even if the B787 does not come close to opening the 450 new long and thin routes...
CAPA first spoke to Lease Corporation International's (LCI) Executive Chairman, Crispin Maunder, back in Apr-2011. In this second interview, Mr Maunder delves deeper into industry issues and shares his views on the long-haul low cost market, regional aircraft models, favoured leasing regions, and the...
A couple of days ago when I went out for my morning walk I noticed something had changed. Instead of warm and sunny, there was a chill in the air. I then realized that fall is approaching and I needed a jacket. The same kind of thing happens to many pilots each year. They are enjoying the nice flying...
The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) and Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) plan to ask for an exemption to allow pilots who fly recreationally to use the driver’s license medical standard currently available only to sport pilots. Continue Reading »===> Posted on September...
For the second year, the Lightspeed Aviation Foundation has presented $10,000 checks to the five aviation charities receiving the most support from pilots casting votes for their favorite among the twenty finalists announced in March. Continue Reading »===> Posted on September 25th, 2011 by Janice...
California Governor Jerry Brown has signed Senate Bill 619 into law as Chapter 309. SB 619 provides relief to many of the flight training facilities that were facing burdensome regulation from the California Bureau of Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE). With the signing of SB 619, flight training...
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett has declared September “General Aviation and Aerospace Appreciation Month” Continue Reading »===> Posted on September 25th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
McCauley Propeller Systems has delivered its first production ASTM certified 1L100 fixed-pitch composite propeller. Continue Reading »===> Posted on September 25th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
MyGoFlight has introduced the Flight Bag PLC series of flight bags, designed for the paperless cockpit (PLC). Continue Reading »===> Posted on September 25th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
Sporty’s now offers its new AOPA Flashlight, which uses shatterproof LEDs that last more than 110,000 hours, and a sturdy aluminum body. Continue Reading »===> Posted on September 25th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
Cessna has added five flight training organizations to its global network of more than 250 Cessna Pilot Centers. Continue Reading »===> Posted on September 25th, 2011 by Janice Wood. 1 comment. © GAN 2011.
West Star Aviation recently appointed Jeff Messmer operations manager at its newest facility at Spirit of St. Louis Airport (SUS) in Chesterfield, Mo. Continue Reading »===> Posted on September 25th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
This September 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: Cessna 172. Injuries: 1 Minor. Location: Park Rapids, Minn. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What...
By MIKE MARTIN On average, aviation-related injuries result in 1,013 U.S. hospital admissions each year — and 753 deaths, claims a first-ever study published in the journal “Aviation, Space, and Environmental Medicine.” Continue Reading »===> Posted on September 26th, 2011 by GAN Staff....
Earlier I wrote about several changes of leadership at LSA producers. Here's a similar story, one I find quite amazing for its breadth. Consider this: The following organizations — some of the biggest and most influential in aviation — have seen longtime leaders depart: EAA, Sun 'n Fun, Sebring...
A petition to take user fees off the table in the budget deficit talks has been launched at We The People, a government website that promises that any petition receiving 5,000 signatures in 30 days will get reviewed by White House staff, who will ensure it is sent to the appropriate policy experts....
Seven of the top ten airlines by widebody deliveries scheduled over the next 12 months are in Asia, with only Emirates, Lufthansa and Qatar Airways also in the leading group. ANA heads the list, thanks to its hectic B787 induction schedule, while Cathay Pacific, Air China and China Southern all have...
The AOPA Foundation’s annual A Night for Flight online auction and banquet generated more than $200,000 for the organization at this year's AOPA Aviation Summit. Continue Reading »===> Posted on September 26th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
Rep. Mike Pompeo (R-Kan.) said President Obama's repeated calls for higher taxes on executives who use corporate jets is killing the U.S. general aviation industry, as are new and proposed rules that raise taxes and invade the privacy of corporate jet users. In a story in The Hill, Pompeo is quoted...
Three civilian pilots recently deliveried three Cessna T182Ts to Shindand, Afghanistan, to help launch the new Afghan Air Force. Continue Reading »===> Posted on September 26th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
The International Women’s Air and Space Museum in Cleveland, Ohio, has appointed Suzanne “Suzie” Dills as the museum’s new Executive Director. Continue Reading »===> Posted on September 26th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
Albuquerque International Sunport, Aéroports de Montréal, Vancouver International Airport, and the Sustainable Aviation Fuels Northwest Program (which is comprised of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Portland International Airport, and Spokane International Airport) have been selected as winners...
The South Carolina Aviation Association (SCAA) expects a large turnout for its first Southeast Aviation Show, SCAA President Eric Ramsdell said recently. The keynote speaker will be Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) President Craig Fuller. Continue Reading »===> Posted on September...
The Canadian Air & Space Museum's landlord, Parc Downsview Park, has closed the museum to regular business. Continue Reading »===> Posted on September 26th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
RWR Pilot Training now offers a higher level of training for pilots of Piper PA46 Matrix, Malibu, Mirage and Meridian aircraft. According to Master Instructor Dick Rochfort, accident rates are much higher for these technically advanced aircraft and a higher level of discipline, knowledge and skill is...
Young artists are invited to display their talents and learn about aviation through an annual art contest sponsored by PennDOT's Bureau of Aviation. Continue Reading »===> Posted on September 26th, 2011 by Janice Wood. 1 comment. © GAN 2011.
This September 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: Grumman Yankee. Injuries: 2 Minor. Location: Creswell, Ore. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What...
As the debate continues to rage about the efficacy of airport privatisation in the United States, another option appears to be emerging, that of the outsourcing of airport management. Several smaller commercial airports are either going through the procedure at this time, have been, or are considering...
