Alaska Airlines may account for only 3.5% of the US domestic industry, but it has a huge footprint in the minds of analysts and investors for being the only US airline to successfully restructure without bankruptcy. Indeed, the carrier is so successful, it has become an industry pace setter leading...
Regional unrest in North Africa and the onslaught of LCC competition has taken its toll on Morocco’s national carrier, Royal Air Maroc (RAM). Job cuts and privatisation are on the table to address reported weekly losses of up to MAD20 million (EUR2 million). The carrier is also fighting back with...
The Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation has been re-launched as CAPA – Centre for Aviation, to reflect its commitment to providing unrivalled global aviation news coverage, analysis and value-added data services. The CAPA website has been refreshed and regular visitors are invited to trial the enhanced...
(This is the second in a series of articles looking at the impact of NextGen on GA pilots.) The Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) is rapidly approaching and, as astute pilots, we need to start preparing for what influence this new system may have on our day-to-day flying. Continue...
Air traffic controllers at the Minneapolis Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON) are using a next generation tool developed by Lockheed Martin and the FAA to help maintain safe separation between aircraft on final approach. Continue Reading »===> Posted on September 7th, 2011 by Janice Wood...
Air shows drive the calendar of many people involved with aviation, certainly so for the business men and women. Everyone knows about the large events, such as EAA AirVenture Oshkosh at the end of July or Sun ’n Fun in Lakeland, Florida, at the end of March, or AOPA’s Aviation Summit, Continue Reading...
More than 4,000 people arrived at Historic Flight Foundation in Everett, Wash., on Saturday, Sept. 3, to experience the beauty and nostalgia of vintage aviation. Visitors were greeted by live swing band music and invited to wander among more than 50 vintage aircraft that flew in from all over the Pacific...
Thai Airways’ new regional unit, Thai Smile, will initially compete primarily against Thai AirAsia on domestic routes when it launches services at the middle of next year. While Thai Smile will offer some frills and connect with Thai Airways and other Star Alliance carriers, the unit’s lower cost...
JetBlue CFO Ed Barnes sees no drop off in demand resulting from this summer’s economic woes, but is "monitoring the economic changes closely". The last sign of weakness was in June, Mr Barnes told this week's Dahlman Rose Transportation Conference, adding July and August were in positive territory...
After spending two years distinctly in the doldrums since the fire sale bargain disposal of Gatwick Airport, airport privatisation activities are beginning to make the news headlines again. Currently there are three major transactions – the sale by Hochtief of its concessions division, which includes...
The effect of slot allocations on airlines, airports and travelers is a constant across the globe, but only surfaces from time to time when a high profile request draws public attention and comment. The recent announcement that the US Department of Transportation (DoT) was willing to approve a slot...
Thrush Aircraft recently celebrated its first delivery and flight of the 510P in Argentina. Continue Reading »===> Posted on September 7th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
Central Maine Regional Airport in Norridgewock, Maine, has had another successful summer supplying ethanol-free 91 Octane autogas to the regional fleet. Although our supply has been tenuous, it looks like it is settling into a pattern where we will be able to get the fuel from April to September. Continue...
Young people will have a chance to explore the world of aviation and earn a free airplane ride when the Port of Skagit hosts a family day, “Flying into the Future,” at Skagit Regional Airport (BVS) in Burlington, Wash., from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sept. 17. Continue Reading »===> Posted on September...
The Western Antique Aeroplane and Automobile Museum (WAAAM) has released its new WAAAM iPhone app just in time for the Annual Fly-In, which will be held Sept. 9-11 in Hood River, Ore. Continue Reading »===> Posted on September 7th, 2011 by Janice Wood. 1 comment. © GAN 2011.
Aviation Fabricators (AvFab) has received STC approval for its arm ledge/table system for the King Air series aircraft, including the C90, E90, F90 and 200. Continue Reading »===> Posted on September 7th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
Airlines on Europe's southern and eastern periphery are becoming more precariously positioned, but are looking for for partners to help overcome the growing financial crisis. Cyprus Airways is the latest such carrier, and reported a widening in first half losses in the six months to 30-Jun-2011, as...
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: Aviat Husky. Injuries: None. Location: Gulkana, Alaska. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly...
The first decade of the 21st Century has been widely regarded as the US airline industry’s lost decade. The reasons behind this are easy to see in the wake of the statistics issued by both the US Air Transport Association (ATA) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA). US airlines were...
Boeing has raised its 20-year forecast for commercial aircraft demand in China by an impressive 15% from last year's outlook amid continuing strong economic and air travel growth. According to Boeing’s annually updated forecast for China, released in early Sep-2011, Chinese airlines will require 5000...
It takes a lot more than a coat of paint to restore a vintage warbird to award-winning status. According to Eric Hokuf, owner of Aircorps Aviation in Bemidji Minnesota, it's important to transport people back to the time of the aircraft's heyday. Hokuf's shop did the restoration work on “Twilight...
Since the beginning of aviation (or at least since near the beginning) government has approved any aircraft the public may buy and fly. A newly designed model, after proving its airworthiness to company engineers and management, had to gain government approval before sales could begin. The cost curve...
With the anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks approaching and aviation security in focus, AOPA is urging pilots to review steps to take to stay vigilant, keep their aircraft secure, and report any suspicious activity they observe around the airport. Continue Reading »===> Posted on...
Aviation International News blogger Jeff Burger writes an entertaining post about all the current predictions surrounding GA, noting: "Rarely a week goes by when I don’t receive a report outlining how quickly the corporate aviation field will rebound, how many business jets will be sold over the next...
As part of efforts to become a global player in the airport sector, India’s GMR Infrastructure is seeking to expand its international footprint beyond its Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen and Male presence. GMR, which also operates Delhi and Hyderabad airports, two of India's largest airports, is looking at...
Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CQIA), one of China’s ten largest airports, is currently undergoing a major expansion effort, with the ambition of obtaining international air hub status and becoming the largest airport in western China by 2035. Chongqing is one of several fast-growing airports...
Experimental Aircraft Association founder Paul Poberezny celebrates his 90th birthday Sunday, Sept. 11. EAA will be celebrating on the AirVenture grounds most of the day Sunday, even promising to open ConocoPhillips Plaza for aircraft wishing to fly in to Wittman Regional Airport (OSH). Planned activities...
Two engine seminars will be held at Zenith Aircraft Co.'s 20th annual Open Hangar Day and Fly-In next weekend, Sept. 16-17) at its kit manufacturing facility in Mexico, Missouri. Continue Reading »===> Posted on September 8th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
On Aug. 24, David Williams, of the Tulare County Sheriff's Department traveled to Flight USA headquarters in Woodstock, Conn., to pick up the department's new CTLE. Continue Reading »===> Posted on September 8th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
Cutter Aviation at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) has been granted approval as an FBO gateway for approved general and corporate aviation flights to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Continue Reading »===> Posted...
