European airline shares were mixed on Friday 24-Jun-2011. On wider European markets, shares were mostly down due to weakness in the financial sector, amid ongoing concern over the Greek debt crisis. Some of the region's key players, including Lufthansa, Ryanair, Turkish Airlines, airberlin and Air France...
GAN contributing writer Amelia Reiheld is participating in the Air Race Classic with partner Linda Keller. Unfortunately, the pair have run into some mechanical issues deep in the heart of Texas. Here’s their latest blog post: Gusty hot wind and remarkable hospitality are the things that will stick...
The GAfuels Blog is written by two private pilots: 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. When temperatures climb in the summer, reports of vapor lock increase, especially...
Australian airports operator MAp has advised it has entered into exclusive negotiations following receipt of a non-binding, highly conditional Asset Swap Proposal (ASP) from Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board (OTPP). The Proposal involves the potential sale of MAp’s non-controlling interests...
Russia emerged as one of Boeing’s most important markets at the Paris Air Show, with a string of provisional and firm orders from some of the country’s major international and domestic carriers.
GVK Power & Infrastructure has announced it expects the modernisation of Mumbai International Airport to be delayed by three to four months, although it has not disclosed a reason for the delay. The project was earlier scheduled to be completed by Dec-2012.
Does anyone fly without an iPad anymore? (That's a rhetorical question, don't answer that.) The number of apps available for pilots is growing by the day. The good folks at Optima Publications have thrown their Pilots Guide into the iOS app ring. As any pilot knows, flying the airplane is only part...
Crude oil futures fell to USD90 per barrel late last week sending Indian airline shares soaring, led by local LCC SpiceJet. Shares in the carrier hit the daily 20% limit in late trading on Friday, while Jet Airways jumped 13.8% and Kingfisher Airlines was up 7.9%.
Blogger Jeremy Cox expounds on one of things he finds "quintessentially perfect" in a new post at GlobalAir.com: "That unique scent that all aircraft emit and pervade while either sitting quietly in a hangar, or dancing through the skies." He continues: "Jets are all fine and dandy, but real aircraft...
Skymark Airlines planned an order for two more A380 aircraft at the Paris Air Show, bringing to six the number of A380s ordered by the Japanese LCC. The aircraft forms part of the carrier’s ambitious growth plans over the next few years which will move it away from the small domestic LCC model to...
Troopers from the Kansas Highway Patrol Air Support Unit recently recognized the Salina Airport Authority maintenance crew for their outstanding assistance during the winter months with a certificate of appreciation. Continue Reading »===> Posted on June 26th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments...
The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) is engaged in a $42 million joint venture with Rolls-Royce Canada Limited and Pratt & Whitney Canada (PWC) to advance research on internal icing in gas turbine engines. Continue Reading »===> Posted on June 26th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments...
Our friends at Bearhawk Aircraft tells us that the company's kits are crossing oceans to new lands that have never seen a Bearhawk. Continue Reading »===> Posted on June 26th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) is rolling out the red carpet for the anticipated 200-plus NASCAR private aircraft, and thousands of fans and friends expected to fly to CVG for the inaugural NASCAR race at the Kentucky Speedway in July. Continue Reading »===> Posted...
Dubuque Jet Center at Iowa’s Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ) has become a favorite fuel stop for cross-country flyers. Continue Reading »===> Posted on June 26th, 2011 by Janice Wood. 1 comment. © GAN 2011.
For the fourth straight year, the Ford Motor Co. has created an aviation-themed vehicle for auction to benefit the EAA Young Eagles program. The one-of-a-kind 2011 “Blue Angels” Mustang GT will go to the highest bidder at the Young Eagles Auction during EAA AirVenture 2011, which will be held July...
The International Women’s Air & Space Museum is hosting a free Rocket Day Wednesday, July 13, at 1 pm. The Rocket Day program lasts approximately one hour and includes presentations on rockets by representatives from NASA Glenn Research Center and Alphaport, Inc. Continue Reading »===>...
Jeppesen and Garmin have teamed to provide Jeppesen’s NavData navigation information and charting services for the recently introduced Garmin GTN avionics systems. Continue Reading »===> Posted on June 26th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
"Winging It! Pioneer Alaskan Aviator" by Jack Jefford is the newest addition to the "Caribou Classics" series from Alaska Northwest Books. Continue Reading »===> Posted on June 26th, 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: Cessna 205. Injuries: 2 Minor. Location: Porterdale, Ga. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly...
WASHINGTON, D.C. — If the communication company LightSquared goes ahead with its plan to install ground-based transmitters throughout the United States, it could mean catastrophic and potentially fatal issues for users of GPS. Continue Reading »===> Posted on June 27th, 2011 by Charles Spence...
Security issues might halt flights between between Copenhagen and Tel Aviv, after Israeli authorities have reportedly taken issue with Denmark's refusal to allow Israel to station armed security personnel to carry out independent security checks at Copenhagen Kastrup Airport, Denmark's main international...
San Francisco International Airport, SFO to those who use it regularly, is the primary gateway to one of the world’s most popular cities. Long famous for its appeal to tourists, the region also attracts much of the venture capital invested in the US and is on the cutting edge of high tech and bioscience...
GAN contributing writer Amelia Reiheld is participating in the Air Race Classic with partner Linda Keller. Here’s their latest blog post, Electrical gremlins persist — and lots of miles yet to go: Our mechanic friend, the so-kind Rocky Rexrod of Dumas, Texas, had his head buried in our airplane...
Boeing announced it started function and reliability (F&R) testing and extended operations (ETOPS) demonstrations on the B787 on 26-Jun-2011, another major step in getting the aircraft into service. This is the final phase of flight testing prior to certification of the aircraft.
Jackson Square Aviation announced it has received approval to finance Airbus deliveries from European Export Credit Agencies. JSA financed three aircraft in Jun-2011. BNP Paribas acted as advisor to JSA and Natixis acted as agent and security trustee. To date, JAS has borrowed from Apple Bank for Savings...
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters announced it has won the representation election today for all pilots employed by Republic Airways Holdings, receiving 68% of the total vote and unifying pilot representation under a single union. Republic Airways shares shot up 23.5% on Monday, hitting an...
Puerto Rico received the required 65% support of carriers operating at San Juan Luis Munoz Marin International Airport to allow the partial privatisation of the airport to go ahead. US Federal Aviation Administration rules require carriers representing 65% of market share at the airport sign an MoU...
Wayne County Airport Authority (WCAA), operator of Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Willow Run Airport (YIP), has partnered with Michigan State University (MSU) Extension Office to grow, harvest and process bioenergy crops on airport-owned property. This strategic initiative — the first of...
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released its new list of the 10 most critical transportation issues that need to be addressed to improve safety and save lives and GA figures prominently on the list. Continue Reading »===> Posted on June 27th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. &...
