WASHINGTON, D.C. — A bill to reauthorize the FAA has passed the House of Representatives, but the ranking Democrat on the aviation subcommittee continues to fight against it. This time, Congressman Jerry Costello has called on the National Transportation Safety Board for help. Read more... ===> Posted...
“From today, Virgin Australia will operate domestically in Australia. By the end of the year, our international product V Australia and Pacific Blue will also operate under the Virgin Australia name.” With these words, Virgin Australia’s “first ever CEO”, John Borghetti, made the breakthrough...
Korean Air reported a 7.2% increase in revenue in 1Q2011, and a 41.2% increase in operating profit to USD152.2 million. Net profit jumped almost 50%, aided by strong foreign currency gains and shareholding gains from affiliates. Korean Air shares fell 0.7% on Tuesday, after gaining 6.6% on Monday.
The family of aviation pioneer and Air Tractor founder Leland Snow and the non-profit Texas A&M Foundation have established an endowment fund for the Leland Snow Memorial Scholarship in Aerospace Engineering. The scholarship fund will provide resources to assist Texas A&M Aerospace engineering...
CEO and President of GA Telesis, Abdol Moabery, shared his thoughts with CAPA on the influence of fuel prices on the LCC model, the B787-10 and when and why the oil crisis will ease.
Textron Inc. has announced that Jack Pelton, chairman, president and CEO of its Cessna Aircraft unit, has retired from the company, and that a search for his successor is underway. Textron Chairman and CEO Scott C. Donnelly will run the business until a successor is named. Read more... ===> Posted&#...
The clock is ticking toward the July 25 opening day of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, which is now fewer than 100 days away. The 59th annual edition of EAA’s fly-in convention takes place July 25-31 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. Read more... ===> Posted on May 3, 2011 by Janice… Read More
The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) and Texas Flying Legends Museum (TFLM) have reached a sponsorship agreement that will bring the CAF Red Tail “Rise Above” Mobile Exhibition and Education Tour to reality. The museum has committed to donating $1 million to the production of the traveling exhibit....
The Aero Club of New England (ACONE) will present the Godfrey L. Cabot Award to Col. Eileen Collins, USAF (Retired), the first female shuttle pilot and commander, Wednesday, June 22, at the Harvard Club, 374 Commonwealth Ave, Boston. Read more... ===> Posted on May 3, 2011 by Janice Wood. No…...
Quality Sport Planes at Cloverdale Airport in California, will hold an Open Hangar Day, Saturday, May 7. Read more... ===> Posted on May 3, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011
Hartzell Propeller has received FAA approval of a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) that covers a new 3-bladed propeller conversion kit for the Beechcraft Baron 55 fleet. Read more... ===> Posted on May 3, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011
Sporty’s has added a complete digital version of its catalog for both online and mobile customers. Read more... ===> Posted on May 3, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011
Piper Aircraft Co. has named Jet Source, located in Carlsbad, Calif., the new Piper Service Center for southern California. Read more... ===> Posted on May 3, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011
To improve torch control and performance when welding on thin- to medium-gauge materials, Weldcraft offers its WP-17 Series of air-cooled TIG torches, which includes six different styles of TIG torches, including models with gas valves and flex necks. Read more... ===> Posted on May 3, 2011 by Janice...
This May 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: Champion 7GCBC. Injuries: 2 Fatal. Location: Surrey, N.D. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly...
Rosaviatsia, Russia’s Federal Aviation Agency, announced in Apr-2011 that Russian airlines carried 11.1 million passengers in 1Q2010, a 10.1% increase over the same period in 2009.
Jamie Beckett is a CFI and A&P mechanic who stepped into the political arena in an effort to promote and protect GA at his local airport. He is also a founding partner and regular contributor to FlightMonkeys.com. A curious thing happened when I stopped into my local FBO this past… Read More...
In the second part of an Airport Investor Monthly series on the "CIVETS" countries with great economic promise, we look at Indonesia, a country which has made the transition from being an "N11" country to tackling its inadequate airport infrastructure in tandem with the private sector.
When folks showed up for the annual Meet the FAA forum at Sun ’n Fun, they had no idea they would be part of a special tribute. After FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt spoke, Sun ’n Fun officials took over the podium and presented a tribute to Paul Poberezny, founder of… Read More
Flight Design’s new four-place plane, the C4, is being marketed with a global view. Customers will be able to choose from two engine options to best suit fuel availability and cost in their areas — a traditional aviation engine capable of running on auto fuel, or a turbo diesel engine…...
India's Bombay High Court requested Jet Airways pay INR4.78 billion (USD107.8 million) in dues to Sahara India Commercial Corp within two weeks after the court ruled that the airline defaulted on payment obligations in its acquisition of Sahara Airlines. Shares in Jet Airways fell 4.7% on 04-May-2011...
Qantas Group and Virgin Blue Holdings reported weakened load factors in Mar-2011, as capacity growth exceeded traffic growth at both airlines. Qantas Group reported stronger passenger numbers in the month, driven by growth at its Jetstar operations, with only Qantas international reporting passenger...
A California father and his 12-year-old son are flying around the world in their homebuilt RV-8 to raise awareness about childhood cancers. Read more... ===> Posted on May 4, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011
Every year at Sun ’n Fun, a radio station run by volunteers keeps those attending the fly-in entertained, as well as up to date on what’s going on. This year it was especially important as the radio was used to broadcast emergency safety warnings about the tornado that hit the… Read More...
Asia Pacific-based airlines reported record earnings in 2010, with a record USD9.5 billion net profit, a major turn-around from USD1.7 billion in net losses suffered in the previous year, according to Association of Asia Pacific Airlines figures. The strong results were underpinned by a resurgence of...
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. will team up with another name rich in blimp history to replace its three U.S. airships with bigger, faster ones, according to an Associated Press story. The company will work with German manufacturer ZLT Zeppelin Luftschifftechnik to build three new blimps beginning in...
China Airlines, Taiwan’s largest air carrier, and EVA Airways, its second largest, separately stated they are optimistic of improved second quarter results on the back of rising demand for passenger and cargo services, after reporting substantially weaker profitability in 1Q2011, predominantly linked...
Jazeera Airways reported its third consecutive profitable quarter (operating and net) since the introduction of the company's "turn-around plan" in 1Q2011, marking its best ever first quarter performance. The carrier, which was unprofitable in 1Q2009 and 1Q2010, is targetting profitability in every...
Kansas Governor Sam Brownback has declared May “Aviation Appreciation Month,” noting general aviation in Kansas alone generates over $7 billion in economic impact annually, which is largely attributable to the presence of major manufacturing companies such as Cessna, Hawker Beechcraft and Bombadier...
SAINT PAUL, Minn. — Minnesotans will help determine the state’s transportation system vision for the next 50 years as the Minnesota Department of Transportation has rolled out a process for the public to provide input to that vision. Called Minnesota GO, it will look at all modes of transportation...
