An overwhelming majority of Frontier pilots ratified a plan for significant cost savings in the face of fuel price increases experienced since the beginning of the year. The concessions, coupled with a recent abatement in fuel costs are expected to put the low-cost carrier on a good track for recovery...
Commander Premier Aircraft Corp. and its operating subsidiary, CPAC, Inc., have filed for protection under Chapter 11 of the Federal Bankruptcy Code. The petitions were filed in the bankruptcy court in Tyler, Texas, the headquarters city for both companies for over two years. Continue Reading »...
The ash cloud crisis in Australia intensified today as airlines cancelled services to/from Sydney due to ash from the Puyehue-Cordon Caulle volcano in southern Chile. The plume will cause “major disruptions in the next 20 to 48 hours", according to Airservices Australia spokesperson, Matthew Wardell...
Always wanted to race at Reno, but just never had the chance? Now you do — virtually. Breitling has just released a new app for the iPhone and iPad: Breitling Reno Air Races The Game. Best of all? It's free. Check it out here. Breitling also just posted this video to YouTube based on the game. The...
More than 125 students, faculty and volunteers from across Kentucky recently participated in the 2011 Wing Design Competition sponsored by the Kentucky Institute for Aerospace Education, NASA Kentucky, and the University of Kentucky College of Engineering at RJ Corman Railroad Group’s Lucas Field...
Scottsdale Airport (SDL) is now the only general aviation airport in Arizona with direct access to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, according to a report in the Arizona Republic. GA airplanes now can get on-site security clearances from the TSA needed to fly directly into DCA, which has been...
“The Aviators,” the television show about all things aviation, has selected Wittman Regional Airport (OSH) in Oshkosh, Wis., as the show’s new official home airport. “The Aviators” airs on PBS stations across the United States and on other networks around the world. Continue Reading »...
South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley (R) has issued a proclamation declaring June "General Aviation Appreciation Month" in the Palmetto State, making it the latest state to publicly recognize the value of general aviation. "Aviation plays a vital role in the economy of South Carolina," wrote the governor...
Sriwijaya Air is responding to intensifying competition in the Indonesian market by committing to become the first Indonesian customer for E190s. The new type will allow Sriwijaya to differentiate itself from some of its low-cost competitors and expand into some of Indonesia’s many fast-growing secondary...
An updated version of Cessna's flight information and planning application for the Apple iPad is available for all single-engine aircraft manufactured by Cessna. Continue Reading »===> Posted on June 20th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
Zenith Aircraft Co.s “Fly In To Summer” Builder Fly-In Gathering is scheduled for Saturday, June 25, at the Zenith factory located at Mexico Memorial Airport (MYJ) in Mexico, Missouri. All aviation enthusiasts, but especially builders and owners of Zenith Aircraft kit planes, are invited to drive...
Now available at Sporty's is the AOPA Flight Bag, which has specially designed pockets for storing pilot gear. Continue Reading »===> Posted on June 20th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
Western Aircraft has appointed two service centers for Piper aircraft in northern California: Mather Aviation in Sacramento, and Mangon Aviation in Petaluma. Continue Reading »===> Posted on June 20th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
The MITRE Corporation has published a free, online Systems Engineering Guide (SEG) as a way to share the knowledge that the not-for-profit organization has accumulated in its more than 50 years of service to the federal government, including the FAA. Continue Reading »===> Posted on June 20th...
This June 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 182. Injuries: 2 Fatal. Location: Dougherty, Texas. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly...
Ryanair has taken a bold first step towards becoming a customer for Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China’s (COMAC) new C919. At the Paris Air Show, the carrier signed an MoU to participate in discussions on the development of a version of the C919 for Ryanair.
Indonesia’s potential for more rapid aviation growth is expected to fuel a surge in new aircraft orders beyond those announced at this week’s Paris Air Show.
The USD32 billion high-speed rail link between Beijing and Shanghai opens for business this month, reducing rail travel time between the cities from 10 hours to just four. Connecting China’s two main cities, the line is expected to lead to dramatic changes to the Beijing-Shanghai air corridor, with...
In an effort to reduce its purchase obligations by more than USD800 million through 2015, JetBlue is cutting its original 100-aircraft order for Embraer 190s by 25 while re-adjusting its Airbus deliveries and switching to the Airbus neo. It is also working with Airbus to become the launch customer for...
Bombardier had a “great” showing on the second day of the Paris Air Show on Tuesday, signing Korean Air as its first Asian customer for the CSeries jet and second CSeries customer of the show, and securing more than USD1 billion worth of firm business jet orders. The Korean Air deal partially offset...
General aviators are the minority when compared to society as a whole. We are an aberration. However, we have an advantage. There is a tool in our quiver that we have not really put to good use yet. We know stuff. And the stuff we know is really, really cool, no matter how you look at it. Continue...
airberlin plans to look at growing its operation in Asia and expand into Latin America as it starts to explore synergies with oneworld partners. The German hybrid carrier is slated to formally join oneworld in 1Q2012, opening up international network opportunities through new codeshares as well as expansion...
Qantas has provided a revised outlook for FY2010/2011 (ending 31-Jul-2011) of an underlying profit before tax (PBT) in the range of AUD500 million to AUD550 million. It is a wide range for a period that ends in just over a week, but reflects the challenges the group is currently facing with the Chilean...
GAN contributing writer Amelia Reiheld is participating in the Air Race Classic with partner Linda Keller. Here's their blog post from Monday: We, and a hundred other women pilots, spent much of the last day or so peering anxiously at the weather map, wondering how on earth we were going to be able...
Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Dejiang stated the Chinese government supports domestic airlines joining global alliances and encouraged the nation’s airlines to learn from other airlines to improve services and management in order to be more competitive in the global market. The civilian global aviation...
The UK Government is taking another look at its ownership in UK air navigation services provider (ANSP) NATS, announcing a "call for evidence" over its stake. The ANSP, partially privatised in 2000, has been the subject of much debate over the past six months, concerning the ownership levels of the...
Freshly repaved and restriped, the main runway at Skagit Regional Airport (BVS) in Washington state reopened at 4 p.m. on Friday, June 17, after a six-week construction closure. Continue Reading »===> Posted on June 21st, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
Siemens AG, Diamond Aircraft and EADS are set to present an aircraft with a serial hybrid electric drive system at the Paris Air Show Le Bourget 2011. Continue Reading »===> Posted on June 21st, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
After serving the required prefatory five years of domestic operations, IndiGo is preparing to spread its wings internationally in Sep-2011. The LCC, the largest in the domestic Indian market, has confirmed it will mark its foray into the international market with direct services to Dubai, Singapore...
LightSquared officials said on Monday the company will move to a different spot on the spectrum to avoid interfering with sensitive GPS systems, according to a report in the National Journal, which quotes the company's CEO: "This is a solution which ensures that tens of millions of GPS users won’t...
