The GAfuels Blog is written by two private pilots concerned about the future availability of fuels for piston-engine aircraft: Dean Billing, Sisters, Ore., an expert on autogas and ethanol, and Kent Misegades, Cary, N.C., an aerospace engineer, aviation sales rep for U-Fuel, and president of EAA1114...
Association of Asia Pacific Airlines has given a positive outlook for continued regional and global economic growth, although the the lingering effects from the Japanese earthquake will continue to have an impact on patterns of travel demand in the second quarter of the year. More broadly, AAPA remains...
In March, industry consultant and investment banker Brian Foley published a report exploring the buying up of US general-aviation companies by foreign entities. In doing so, he discovered a widespread penchant for getting one particular company, Cirrus Aircraft, back under US control. A Chinese company...
The predecessor of the current Hong Kong International Airport, Kai Tak, was perhaps one of the most famous airports in the world, with white-knuckle approaches that remain YouTube favorites to this day. But when opened in 1998, the new airport was an engineering marvel that was famous in its own right...
LAN remains optimistic it can continue posting double-digit profit margins throughout 2011 despite rising fuel costs, losses at its new Colombian operation and delays in proceeding with its proposed merger with TAM. The merger transaction, which would bring together Latin America’s two largest airline...
Uruguay’s two main airports have been recording rapid growth the last several months driven by continued expansion of flag carrier Pluna and the launch of local start-up BQB Air. Based on Feb-2011 data from Uruguay’s civil aviation authority DINACIA, arriving traffic at Montevideo Airport was up...
FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt cautioned that he is “concerned” the level of agency funding called for in the reauthorization bill recently passed by the House of Representatives would be too low and, if enacted, could “degrade” safety and efficiency, according to an Air Transport...
Starting April 30, the Paine Field Partners, four aviation attractions located around Snohomish County, Washington’s airport, Paine Field — Future of Flight Aviation Center & Boeing Tour, Historic Flight Foundation, Flying Heritage Collection and the Museum of Flight Restoration Center — will...
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Full and partial scholarships from the Air Zoo Legacy Foundation are now available for the Air Zoo’s summer camps. Read more... ===> Posted on April 28, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011
The FAA has released the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2011 Notice to Airmen (NOTAM), highlighting arrival and departure procedures for the more than 10,000 aircraft expected at Experimental Aircraft Association’s 59th annual fly-in convention, which will be held July 25-31 at Wittman Regional Airport in...
In celebration of National Military Appreciation Month, Fantasy of Flight’s collection fo aircraft in Polk City, Fla., will offer complimentary admission to all active-duty, retired and reserve members of the U.S. armed forces throughout the month of May. Guests must present a current military...
The Collings Foundation’s “Wings Of Freedom 2011 Tour,” offering the general public aircraft tours along with flights on famous World War II-era heavy bombers and “stick time” in a P-51 Mustang long-range fighter plane, will visit Lyon Air Museum (LAM) in Orange County, Calif., Friday...
This April 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: Cessna 172. Injuries: 2 Minor. Location: Chesterfield, S.C. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly...
