Wicks Aircraft Supply has teamed with a plumbing fixture company to expand its list of fluid control products for homebuilders. The company, Phenix Industries, has been in the business of providing fuel fittings for the auto racing industry for the past 40 years. They are also involved in boating and...
Independence Aviation LLC (IA), based at Centennial Airport (APA) in Englewood, Colorado, has been designated a Cirrus Platinum Training Center by Cirrus Aircraft. Continue Reading »===> Posted on June 22nd, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
Professional Aviation Associates has formed an alliance with Accessory Overhaul Group, Inc. (AOG Atlanta). Continue Reading »===> Posted on June 22nd, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
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: Challenger II. Injuries: 1 Minor. Location: Moses Lakes, Wash. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What...
The major beneficiaries of this week’s frenetic (public relations) activity just outside Paris live half a world away. They are Asia’s emerging travellers – the millions that have never stepped inside an aircraft, but for whom air travel is becoming attainable. That opportunity took a major step...
The spectacular rebound in China’s airfreight demand of 2009 and 2010 has slowed notably in 2011. Chinese mainland airlines reported year-on-year declines in cargo volumes in May-2011, marking the second month of year-on-year reductions so far this year. The two reductions in 2011 follow a period...
When an airplane is designed for a particular purpose and performs to expectations, it's a wonderful thing. When that performance brings relief to people after a natural disaster, it's even better. That about sums up the use of the Quest Kodiak in Haiti, says Paul Schaller, president and CEO of Quest...
GAN contributing writer Amelia Reiheld is participating in the Air Race Classic with partner Linda Keller. Here’s their latest blog post: Today started a long time ago, in a faraway land. We arose well before the birds in little Beatrice (pronounced Be-AT-tris), Nebraska, got out to the airport,...
Asia Pacific’s flag carriers, which combined carry roughly one-third of global air cargo traffic, reported the sharpest decline in international cargo volumes since the global financial crisis in May-2011. Preliminary traffic figures released by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) showed...
Despite a strong influx of applications, Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) officials have decided to postpone the $60,000 Electric Flight Prize until next year's AirVenture. This will allow "viable candidates to complete Phase I flight certification according to FAA regulations," according to...
GA's alphabet groups moved ahead with a court challenge to the Department of Transportation’s decision to dismantle the Block Aircraft Registration Request (BARR) program Wednesday. Continue Reading »===> Posted on June 23rd, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
The FAA had accepted Moller International's application for Experimental Airworthiness Certification of the M400 Skycar. Continue Reading »===> Posted on June 23rd, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
By DICK HAGEN After 27 years as an aerial applicator, Rich Sigurdson of Olivia, Minn., notes that this year has been a "cantankerous" one: “This spring brought in a little more work than normal. This is the latest for putting crops in the ground since I’ve been in the business.” But he’s picking...
WASHINGTON, D.C. — More than 3.3 million U.S. jobs in agriculture and industries that rely heavily on Global Positioning System (GPS) technology and the disruption of interference with GPS posed by LightSquared’s planned deployment of 40,000 ground stations threatens direct economic costs of up...
The aircraft leasing sector has emerged at Paris with some of the biggest players placing the show’s key orders. Six lessors brought their chequebooks to the show, demonstrating the sector’s confidence in future demand for leased aircraft assets and expected strong placement opportunities. With...
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) recently released a report that, according to the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), fails to accurately assess GA security measures, neglects to acknowledge security procedures already in place, and lacks justification for its misguided, broad-...
Aviation headset manufacturer Sennheiser is launching its "Live Your Dream" campaign, designed to motivate and assist people with a passion for flying to overcome the barriers and begin flight training as a first step towards becoming a pilot. The campaign includes several components, including a flight...
Experience AirVenture in a new, “cooler” way this year at the EAA Aviators Club presented by Shell Aviation, a place to unwind, replenish, and watch the daily air shows. The 59th annual edition of EAA’s fly-in convention takes place July 25-31 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. Continue...
From Friday, Sept. 23, through Sunday, Sept. 25, Fantasy of Flight will hold its inaugural Boy Scouts American Heritage Camporee, a new event providing scouts the chance to meet and talk with decorated World War II veterans amidst actual planes flown in the war. Continue Reading »===> Posted...
RANS announces an increase in gross weight to 1,320 lbs., the limit in the Light Sport Aircraft category. The increase applies to the S-6ES, S-6ELS, S-6S, S-6LS Coyote II equipped with the Sport wing, and S-7 (1999 and up) and all S-7S and S-7LS aircraft. Continue Reading »===> Posted on June...
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Daytona Beach campus will launch a B.S. in Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Science degree program in the Fall 2011 semester. Continue Reading »===> Posted on June 23rd, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
Piper Aircraft Inc. has named 30-year aerospace veteran Michael Dow as chief of production for the company’s new single-engine business jet, the PiperJet Altaire. Continue Reading »===> Posted on June 23rd, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
Sheltair has introduced new food service offerings to its Fort Lauderdale FBO customers and tenants. Silver Lining In-flight Catering has opened Jet Runway Café Express in the main lobby of Sheltair Fort Lauderdale at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). Continue Reading »...
With a landmark order for 200 A320neos, AirAsia has committed to increasing its narrowbody fleet to 375 aircraft and expects it will need at least 125 more aircraft as it works on establishing at least two more joint venture carriers. The deal, signed at the Paris Air Show on 23-Jun-2011, is the largest...
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 152. Injuries: None. Location: Oklahoma City. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly...
This month our oldest child will turn 40 and last month our youngest turned 13. When Amy and Keith were young, we worked. There wasn’t much time for travel and fun stuff. When there was time off, we were typically too tired for much activity. There were a few trips (one or two to Oshkosh, if I recall...
SpiceJet led a stronger day for LCC shares, as Indian airline shares spiked after crude oil futures fell to USD90 per barrel late last week. Shares in the carrier rose to hit the daily 20% trading limit on Friday.
US carriers stocks fell heavily on 24-Jun-2011, after United Airlines reported revenue was growing at a slower pace in Jun-2015. The carrier closed down 8.5% on Friday, leading most US carriers lower, particularly network airlines. American and Delta Air Lines both fell heavily as well, despite oil...
Airbus had a wildly successful Paris Air Show last week, firm purchase orders for 418 aircraft worth around USD44.0 billion, and MoUs for another 312 aircraft, worth USD28.2 billion. The manufacturer sold 12 of its flagship A380, two to Skymark Airlines and another 10 to an undisclosed customer, but...
Aside from the global alliances, several other airline models are vying to establish themselves as alternatives in confronting the regulatory barriers to merge.
