U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt broke ground Monday on a new $69 million air traffic control tower and Terminal Radar Approach Control facility at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE). The new tower will replace one that has served the airport since...
It's not often GA pilots get a chance to talk one-on-one with officials at the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), but one well-attended NBAA2011 session provided just that chance – and generated a robust two-way discussion about a number of issues critical to GA, including the LASP, reopening...
In an effort to motivate more individuals to attend FAAST seminars, Gleim offers WINGS-approved online courses to FAASTeam Representatives and FAASTeam Program Managers for use as door prizes and raffles. Continue Reading »===> Posted on October 18th, 2011 by Janice Wood. 1 comment. © GAN...
Home flight simulators are more than just games, and when used properly, they can be a valuable training aid for real world flying — and without the Hobbs running. Until now, though, you were on your own to use these training devices for an authentic training experience. The new Flight Simulator Training...
FreeFlight Systems' RANGR FDL-978TX ADS-B (Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast) UAT 978MHz transmitter has received TSO-C154c approval from the FAA. Continue Reading »===> Posted on October 18th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
Clint Bowyer, a Kansas native and NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver, has signed an order for upgrades to his Beechcraft Premier IA following new product announcements by Hawker Beechcraft Services (HBS). Bowyer is the launch customer for a Synthetic Vision System (SVS) upgrade to his Pro Line 21 displays...
Charter operator Corporate Flight Management has received authorization from the FAA to use the recently introduced Jeppesen Mobile FliteDeck app for iPad as an alternative to paper aeronautical charts. Continue Reading »===> Posted on October 18th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN...
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 Cherokee. Injuries: None. Location: Angwin, Calif. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What...
The US aviation landscape is again being affected by the scarcity of capacity in two of the nation’s important metro areas. Last week the FAA gave its blessing to the slot swap between Delta and US Airways at New York’s LaGuardia and Washington’s Reagan.
As pilot and management negotiators returned to the bargaining table yesterday, American Airlines posted higher than expected losses for the third quarter. Analysts were expecting a loss between USD117-137 million but American finished the third quarter with a USD162 million net loss as fuel increases...
Air traffic movements in the UAE are closing in on 2000 movements per day, with 57,773 flights handled across the country over Sep-2011. That is an increase of 9.7% year-on-year, continuing the healthy growth in traffic that the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority has been reporting through the year...
"He's doing alright. Doing pretty good actually," said Tracy, the wife of Reno Air Races crash survivor Larry Cruz. (I wrote about him Oct. 9). He is still in Seattle's Harborview Medical Center but now has his new hook. Continue Reading »===> Posted on October 19th, 2011 by Ben Sclair. No comments...
Congressman Todd Rokita (Indiana) is a commercially-rated pilot who shares my concern with regulatory bloat and responded to my editorial "Have you put on some weight?"I recently read your editorial in General Aviation News titled "Have you put on a few pounds?" As both a commercially rated private...
By RAEANN SLAYBAUGH When you see it coming, you might think your eyes are playing tricks on you. Do they even make airplanes that small? Ted Dearing of Chandler, Ariz., does. And he does it well. Weighing less than most motorcycles — and delivering up to 50 miles per gallon — his 340-pound, Volkswagen...
China Eastern Airlines’ decision to cancel its orders for 24 B787s, replacing them with 45 smaller B737NGs, reflects a shift in strategy by the carrier and its intention to focus more on short-haul (domestic and regional) operations. The cancellation of the B787 order, one of the largest to date...
Following a nationwide search, the board of directors of the Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF) have named Carl Hicks as its first executive director. Continue Reading »===> Posted on October 19th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
NASA's Langley Research Center has partnered with the First Flight Foundation and other organizations to celebrate Soaring 100 — the centennial of Orville Wright's historic, world record glider flight of Oct. 24, 1911. His nine minutes and 45 second flight started the sport and science of modern soaring...
Tanis Aircraft Products has entered into a business partnership with Bruce’s Custom Covers to fabricate Tanis brand insulated aircraft covers for protection of aircraft in harsh and demanding winter conditions. Continue Reading »===> Posted on October 19th, 2011 by Janice Wood. 2 comments. &...
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions’ aviation unit is expanding its operations in the North American general aviation market, basing an underwriting team in New York dedicated to developing its GA portfolio across the United States. Continue Reading »===> Posted on October 19th, 2011 by Janice Wood...
Becker Avionics has introduced a new version of the Digital Audio and Intercom System DVCS6100 Remote Electronic Unit (REU). Continue Reading »===> Posted on October 19th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
On Saturday, Oct. 22, visitors to the Air Zoo in Kalamazoo, Mich., will have the chance to learn all about birds and how they fly at this month’s Super Science Saturday: Natural Flyers. Continue Reading »===> Posted on October 19th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
Elite Aviation has been named the West Coast sales center for Piaggio Aero, makers of the Piaggio Aero P180 Avanti II turboprop aircraft. Continue Reading »===> Posted on October 19th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
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: Cessna 210. Injuries: 1 Minor. Location: Walsh, Colo. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly...
Japan Airlines; Mr John Borghetti of Virgin Australia; Changi Airport; IndiGo; SilkAir; Ibaraki Airport; SITA and Malaysia Airlines; Christchurch Airport and Sendai Airport take top honours Japanese aviation is the big winner in this year’s CAPA Aviation Awards for Excellence, reflecting the...
In an unusual circumstance reflecting losses on its fuel hedging positions, Southwest Airlines posted a third quarter net loss of USD140 million missing analysts’ expectations which had the airline earning USD104.5 million. However, it managed an 8% pre-tax return on invested capital for the 12...
LOT – Polish Airlines narrowed its year-to-date losses (nine months to 30-Sep-2011) amid difficult trading conditions this year. The improved performance is part of the carrier’s plans to improve its financial position ahead of privatisation, which is now expected in 1H2012. While...
West Africa’s aviation industry is being led forward by Nigeria and Ghana. In Nigeria, the largest carrier, Arik Air, recently revealed itself as Boeing’s un-named B747-8 customer, while national carrier Air Nigeria is in the process of re-establishing its long-haul network. While the airlines...
World War II fighter pilot Robert “Punchy” Powell is used to people asking him to share his tales from the war, so he readily agreed when a group of pilots asked him to come to the 57th Fighter Group Restaurant at DeKalb Peachtree Airport (PDK) in Atlanta earlier this month. What Powell didn't know...
Heroes abound, while initial races featured international flavor By ANITA C. INFANTE By now, news of the Sept. 16 crash at the Reno National Championship Air Races has made its way across the country and through the international media. The flurries of reports, video and photographs from the scene have...
By RAEANN SLAYBAUGH A generous airplane collector — and the chief pilot for his cadre of stunning World War II aircraft — are helping to make the Copperstate Fly-In, which kicks off today, a world-class destination for aviation enthusiasts, both on the ground and in the air. One of the most consistent...
