The SkyTeam alliance has taken another step forward in cementing its place in the fast-growing North Asian aviation market by adding China Airlines, Taiwan’s largest carrier and the world's seventh largest cargo carrier (by international scheduled FTKs - or eighth largest by total system FTKs),...
Germany’s two largest airline groups, Lufthansa and Air Berlin, have announced wide-ranging measures to either preserve profitability, in the case of the former, or restore profitability, as they grapple with a gloomy regional economic outlook. Air Berlin, sandwiched between the low-cost and full...
In our continuing series, which examines the most robust routes between various global geographies using CAPA’s Route Analyser Tool, we will look at India in a more comprehensive way, showing that regulatory policy in India has actually moved its hubs to the Gulf states, primarily Dubai. While...
Airline profit margins are being pressured by high oil prices while the recent deterioration in the global economic outlook could potentially undermine business and consumer confidence, leading to a “more cautious” view on medium-term growth prospects, the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines...
Last week I went to a dinner where Herman Cain, one of the Republican presidential candidates, was speaking. He spoke well, clearly articulating ideas that were far outside the mainstream of Republican politics, and making them palatable in the process. He was well received, and warmly applauded by...
At last week's AOPA Aviation Summit, Continental Motors impressed many with the announcement of its IO-360-AF engine, an 180-hp powerplant that is a lower-compression ratio version of the company's IO-360-ES engine. Continue Reading »===> Posted on September 27th, 2011 by Kent Misegades. No comments...
Cessna Aircraft Co. has launched the Citation M2, a new light business jet that fills the gap between the Citation Mustang and the Citation CJ family. Continue Reading »===> Posted on September 27th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
The Alliance for Aviation Across America today released a letter from 77 mayors in 44 different states to President Obama expressing concern about recent mischaracterizations of general aviation, as well as new, proposed tax burdens that would decimate small businesses and organizations around the country...
Aéroports de Paris (AdP) and Singapore’s Changi Airport have released their financial results for the period ending 30-Jun-2011 and the 12 months ended 31-Mar-2011, respectively; with both recording strong increases in per passenger spend. While based in different continents with different...
Alaska has long loved — and relied on — aviation. The state boasts more private pilots than any other state, and 10% of state's workforce is connected to the aviation industry. That's why it makes sense that Alaska's congressional delegation — Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Mark Begich and Rep. Don...
The Taxiway F cleanup project has begun at Skagit Regional Airport (BVS) in Burlington, Wash. Continue Reading »===> Posted on September 27th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
Think Kindness, a Nevada non-profit organization, has started a fund for the victims and family members affected by the tragic accident. All proceeds from the Think Kindness Family Assistance Fund will go directly to supporting victims of the accident and their families. To make a contribution, visit...
Hawker Beechcraft Corp. is incorporating new interiors in its Beechcraft Baron and Bonanza piston engine airplanes. Continue Reading »===> Posted on September 27th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
McFarlane Aviation Products has introduced the Vernier-Assist mixture and throttle controls. This new type of control has all of the fine adjustment benefits of an old style push-button release vernier control, with the simplicity, responsiveness, and jam-proof safety of a friction lock control, company...
The Korean War Gallery just went virtual at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Continue Reading »===> Posted on September 27th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
Clay Lacy Aviation has opened a satellite office at Premier Jet International Business Center, McClellan-Palomar Airport, Carlsbad, Calif. (CRQ). Continue Reading »===> Posted on September 27th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
Lyon Air Museum, a Southern California showcase for vintage military aircraft and automobiles, will host more than 50 classic and late-model Chevrolet Corvette sports cars as part of a “Cars & Cockpits” event scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 2, from 10-11:30 a.m. at the facility, located on the west...
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: Beech V35. Injuries: None. Location: Hailey, Idaho. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly...
A somewhat surprising awarding of the final 16 slots at Toronto City Island Billy Bishop Airport to incumbent Porter Airlines, which now holds 172 of the 202 available slots at the convenient downtown airport, comes with Porter's decision to once again shelve plans for an initial public offering...
Precision Air’s Initial Public Offering (IPO) will take place on 07-Oct-2011 when the carrier is listed on the Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange. Tanzania’s largest airline plans to use funds raised from the rights issue to fund fleet and route expansion. Tanzania’s transport sector is...
For the year to date, Airbus leads Boeing 1015 to 379 in terms of firm aircraft orders – a staggering lead of 636 aircraft, thanks in no small part to the success of the A320neo. Both manufacturers have large numbers of commitments for their revamped narrowbodies that are still to be confirmed...
It was back in Aug-2010 that Russian President Dmitry Medvedev approved plans to transfer 50.99% of Kurumoch International Airport’s shares from the Russian Government to the Samara Region in order to attract EUR231.4 million in investments by 2015 for a public private partnership to upgrade the...
Another temporary reauthorisation for the US Federal Aviation Authority has come and gone, with US politicians managing to avoid a second partial shut-down of the agency by less that 24 hours. The FAA now has Congressional funding authority to the end of Jan-2012, four months in which it is hoped that...
Despite strong historic and cultural ties, air service between much of Western Europe and South America remains spotty at best, with only 18 city pairs having more than 7 weekly flights. Seventeen more city pairs have a daily flight, and beyond that the seats and frequencies diminish — 24 out...
The Indian market continues to be seen as an area of "huge opportunity and huge potential”, IATA CEO and Director General, Tony Tyler said upon the release of the revised full-year financial forecast this month, adding that India is the fastest growing aviation market in the world at present,...
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Confusion in Congress and differences between it and the White House are causing general aviation and the airlines to come into agreement on at least one subject: The President’s proposal to place a $100 fee on every non-recreational flight, in addition to regular fuel and other...
A petition to take user fees off the table in the budget deficit talks, launched Sept. 23 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, is nearing that threshold, garnering more than 4,100 signatures...
In the latest good news to reach sport aviators in the Southeast, the Mountain Empire Airport (MKJ), located in a lovely mountain valley in western Virginia, has added 93 AKI ethanol-free, lead-free autogas. Continue Reading »===> Posted on September 28th, 2011 by Kent Misegades. No comments. &...
A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit announced that it will hear arguments on Dec. 2 in a case brought by the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) that seeks to overturn the restrictions that...
Congress has been active in the Block Aviation Registration Request (BARR) program. Continue Reading »===> Posted on September 28th, 2011 by Charles Spence. No comments. © GAN 2011.
