Private Jets Charter News

AVTRIP points donated to veterans charity

Avplan Trip Support, the flight-planning company owned by Avfuel Corp., recently chose Jeffrey Reid, president of Houston-based Wing Aviation, as the winner of a drawing for 1 million AVTRIP points — the equivalent of a $10,000 U.S. Savings Bond — for using Avplan to plan an international trip....

ADS wins FAA award

The FAA has named Addison Airport (ADS) the winner of its Excellence in Construction Safety Award for the recent completion of a major runway reconstruction project. Continue Reading »===> Posted on November 13th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.

Four earn Master Instructor accreditation

Four CFIs were recently accredited Master Instructors. Continue Reading »===> Posted on November 13th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.

Orlando Gateway Sport Pilot adds to training program

Orlando Gateway Sport Pilot Training Center at Florida's Kissimmee Gateway Airport (ISM) has acquired two Tecnam Bravo Light Sport Aircraft (LSA), which allows the program to offer more in-depth education and experience to those seeking a sport pilot license, company officials said. Continue Reading...

SportairUSA names national sales director

SportairUSA, the American distributor of Sting and Sirius sport aircraft, has named John Thomas National Sales Director. Continue Reading »===> Posted on November 13th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.

Pilot publishes new novel

Now available is a new novel written by a pilot called "Flight 243 Is Down." Continue Reading »===> Posted on November 13th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.

An alternative to Sitka Spruce

Sitka Spruce has been a staple of the homebuilding industry for many years. It is strong, flexible and lightweight. Recently, it has become difficult to acquire, which in turn has driven costs up. This has prompted Wicks Aircraft Supply to do some research on alternatives and found that Western Hemlock...

Runaway trim brings down twin

These November 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 Seneca Injuries: None. Location: Saginaw, Texas. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What...