Wicks Aircraft Supply now offers the new water-based paint developed by Stewart Systems for GA aircraft and homebuilts. Continue Reading »===> Posted on October 26th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
WACO Classic Aircraft has officially received the Type Certificate for the Great Lakes 2T-1A series of aircraft. With the TC in hand, WACO Classic is able to better work with the FAA to return the Great Lakes to the air, company officials said. Continue Reading »===> Posted on October 26th, 2011...
Sporty’s iPad Starter Kit ($149.95 - [B2351A]) includes a Dual Bluetooth GPS, iPad Kneeboard, iPad Charging Cable, and an iPad Cleaning Cloth. Looking for a little more? Deluxe iPad Kit ($299.95 - [B2161A]) includes a Dual Bluetooth GPS, iPad Flight Desk, iPad Charging Cable, iPad backup battery,...
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University has joined Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU), a consortium of 99 Ph.D.-granting research institutions that advance science and education by partnering with national laboratories, government agencies, and private industry. In the 2009-2010 fiscal year, 139...
NAMPA, Idaho – Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) has acquired a new RedBird SD flight simulator, to aid its pilots for the challenging conditions they face when flying in remote parts of the world. The $60,000 RedBird was purchased from funds raised by MAF Ministry Advocates supplemented by a matching...
These October 2009 accident reports are provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, they are intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Piper Archer. Injuries:1 Fatal, 3 Minor. Location: Oliver Springs, Tenn. Aircraft damage: Substantial...
US airlines are providing two lessons for analysts: that this time really is different and the industry can make money despite high fuel prices. Following a host of airlines to profitability, except Southwest and American, US Airways remained profitable despite posting a 68.4% negative swing on profitability...
A funny thing happened during this earnings season. They became a platform for aviation policy reform. In a significant departure, airlines took time to ask analysts and investors to help them convince Washington the industry is not only taxed too much but cannot withstand the USD36 billion in new taxes...
Following a host of airlines reporting profits, except Southwest and American, United Continental posted a USD653 million profit, down 23.4%, in the third quarter, behind analysts expectations. Had it not been for USD120 million in integration expenses, it would have posted net income of USD773 million...
Latin America, long an afterthought within the global airline industry, is starting to make its mark, driven by surging economies and the innovation of a handful of relatively large airline groups. Led by Brazil, the largest of the region’s domestic markets, the continent now supports a broadly...
Economic weakness in Europe and the US is having a financial impact on Asia’s airlines, with margins pressured by the combination of high oil prices and slower demand. According to Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA), the situation is also impacting medium-term growth prospects, as indicators...
Xiamen is planning for considerable future expansion with the existing Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport, China’s 11th busiest in 2010, commencing construction on its fourth terminal this month. Details are emerging for plans to commence construction on a new facility, Xiang'an International...
Latin American airline group LAN has reported a significant improvement in its third quarter earnings following a surprisingly weak second quarter. Latin America’s buoyant economy drove the strong showing and has LAN confident it can remain highly profitable in 4Q2011 and 2012 despite the...
Harrison Ford appeared before the Senate General Aviation Caucus Oct. 18 to discuss GA. From the AOPA.org story on the session, "Caucus co-chairs Sens. Mark Begich (D-Alaska) and Mike Johanns (R-Neb.) kicked off the session explaining that GA isn’t a luxury and, in some cases, is often a necessity...
Well-known aviation writer and retired airline captain Barry Schiff hadn't imagined the buzz he would create when he offered $3,000 of his own money to underwrite the start of flight training for some aspiring young pilot. Continue Reading »===> Posted on October 27th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No...
Continuing efforts by LightSquared to push for Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approval for the spectrum to use in developing a nationwide broadband telecommunication network are resulting in repeated misstatements and rewriting of history, according to the Coalition to Save Our GPS. Interference...
In the past three years, the authors of the GAFuels blog have assisted countless pilots, flight schools, flying clubs, FBOs, airport managers and others in the search for suppliers of ethanol-free autogas. If existing suppliers of the other FAA-approved aviation fuels (avgas and Jet-A) would offer autogas...
Oh this year I'm off to Sunny Spain, Y Viva Espana! I'm taking the Costa Brava 'plane, Y Viva Espana! If you'd like to chat a matador, in some cool cabana And meet senoritas by the score, Espana por favor!! (A 1970’s song popularised by Sylvia Vrethammar, which unaccountably sold over one million...
Although financially weaker than their competitors to the south, US carriers continue to dominate Latin America’s international market. As a result, US airlines are well positioned to exploit the anticipated growth in the region. Complacency, however, is not an option. US carriers should seriously...
Government advocacy teams from the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) and the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association are working together to help preserve GA access to the national airspace system (NAS) in Salt Lake City, Utah; Washington, D.C.; and Los Angeles. Both organizations, as well as other...
A flock of Flight Design CT series Light-Sport Aircraft flew in from all over the southwestern U.S. to attend the Fifth Annual National CT Fly-in in Page, Ariz., Oct. 14-16. Continue Reading »===> Posted on October 27th, 2011 by Janice Wood. 1 comment. © GAN 2011.
A select group of Nevada aviators and aerospace pioneers were recently honored at the Henderson Executive Airport during the second annual Nevada Aerospace Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Dinner. Continue Reading »===> Posted on October 27th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011...
Manufacturers of fixed-wing Light-Sport Aircraft are required to revise their Pilot's Operating Handbooks for new production airplanes in accordance with new ASTM standards by no later than Nov. 12. Continue Reading »===> Posted on October 27th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011...
A Portugal-based company is developing what it calls a "safe and environmentally friendly" airship designed to transport not only cargo, but people. Continue Reading »===> Posted on October 27th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
An exploration of career possibilities available in aviation will take place during the annual Aviation Career Conference, held from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 5 at Lewis University’s main campus in Romeoville, Ill.. This conference is designed for anyone interested in a career in aviation...
These October 2009 accident reports are provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, they are intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: RV-8. Injuries: 1 Serious. Location: Yankton, Ore. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly...
Virgin Australia has quickly responded to the grounding of Qantas' mainline domestic and long-haul flights that went into affect at 5pm on 29-Oct-2011 in a bold move to make three of Qantas' unions settle ongoing wage and job security disputes. In a nearly globally unprecedented occurrence, Virgin...
Qantas CEO Alan Joyce has thrown down the gauntlet on union strikes by grounding 108 domestic and long-haul aircraft effective at 5pm on 29-Oct-2011. "I'm taking an unbelievable decision to ground this airline," Mr Joyce said in Sydney. He says Qantas is forced to ground its fleet after locking out...
Garuda Indonesia has returned to the black after a challenging 1H2011 and has a bullish outlook, particularly in the fast-growing Indonesian domestic market. Garuda aims to tap into the expected 14% to 16% annual growth in Indonesia’s domestic market by pursuing rapid expansion at its budget unit...
The never calm world of Australian aviation was delivered one of its largest shocks in a decade when Qantas CEO Alan Joyce announced on 29-Oct-2011 union employees would be locked out from work without pay and the entire mainline fleet grounded immediately. Mr Joyce has placed an extraordinarily confident...
