European airline shares were again mixed on to start the week. Cimber Sterling, whose shares have fluctuated wildly in recent months, was the day's biggest loser, falling 8.6%. Aegean Airlines, SAS and Finnair were also down sharply. Dart Group, Transaero and Aer Lingus were the day's biggest gainers...
Antitrust immunity and metal neutrality have changed the shape of the "poor man's merger" for good. As the global alliances become bigger and more powerful, internal differences grow and new challenges emerge. Are they the way of the future or just a blind alley? In the first of a four-part series,...
Houston’s 1940 Air Terminal Museum at Hobby Airport will give away a vintage 1957 Cessna 172 in a live raffle drawing on July 16. The drawing will be the culmination of a year-long fundraiser and will be the museum’s fourth airplane give away. Continue Reading »===> Posted on June 27th,...
Air Mauritius made a profit in FY2011, showing a distinct improvement from a EUR6.2 million net loss in FY2010 to a EUR10.3 million net profit for the 12 months to 31-Mar-2011. As the largest of the four national carriers in the 'Vanilla Islands Tourism Group', which includes Air Seychelles, Air Austral...
Air New Zealand reported traffic rose just 1% in May-2011, as the Christchurch and Japan earthquakes significantly hit its long-haul passenger numbers, as has been the case in the preceding few months. Shares in Air New Zealand were up 0.9% yesterday, on a generally positive day of trading for Asia...
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. In late May, it was reported that the California Fuel Club would be soon...
Air New Zealand stated the Christchurch and Japan earthquakes significantly hit its long-haul passenger numbers in May-2011, as has been the case in the preceding few months. While the carrier’s long-haul business is struggling, it continues to grow traffic in the domestic and short-haul international...
India’s airlines are continuing to grow their fleets as demand booms in a country where an economy growing at nearly 9% is creating business travel demand and a burgeoning middle class is increasingly opting for air travel. And with strong GDP growth, a young population and the expansion of a vibrant...
Gyroplanes, helicopters and autogyros, including other sport and GA aircraft, will gather at the Mentone Airport (C-92) in Indiana, Aug. 2-6 for the 49th Annual Convention of the Popular Rotorcraft Association. Continue Reading »===> Posted on June 27th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. ©...
McFarlane Aviation Products has introduced its FAA-PMA approved Cowl Saver baffle seals for 172R and 172S Cessna aircraft. Continue Reading »===> Posted on June 27th, 2011 by Janice Wood. 1 comment. © GAN 2011.
Now available is "The Flying Piano Roll Man," the memoirs of "Hi Babit," a piano roll maker, a pilot, and an inventor. Continue Reading »===> Posted on June 27th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
Aircraft Spruce has added the New Pig product line to its inventory of products. In 1985, New Pig invented the original PIG Absorbent Sock, changing how factories and shops handle leaks and spills. Continue Reading »===> Posted on June 27th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011...
Guardian Mobility now offers Guardian Flight Plans (GFPs), bundles of airtime and data services, including Automated Flight Following (AFF), data communications and “back-office” applications (mapping, exceedances, data management, etc.) as a way for operators to easily manage their monthly costs...
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: Piper Cherokee Lance. Injuries: 3 Fatal, 1 Serious, 1 Minor. Location: Lakeview, Ark. Aircraft damage...
The second quarter is coming to a close and airlines have signalled the double-digit growth in unit revenues they have experienced since last year is slowing. Even so, the second quarter is expected to be good for the US industry as is the third.
Last Thursday I spent a good portion of the afternoon at Lakeland Linder Airport (LAL) in Lakeland, Florida. Many GAN readers have visited Lakeland at some point, I'm sure. This is the site of Sun n' Fun, the second largest aviation gathering in North America. For almost 40 years the general aviation...
China Aviation Supplies Holding Company (CAS) and ICBC Financial Leasing Co Ltd (ICBC Leasing), a subsidiary of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, signed new and firm agreements with Airbus on 28-Jun-2011 for a total of 88 A320-family aircraft. Valued at USD7.5 billion at list prices, they will...
Cirrus Aircraft and China Aviation Industry General Aircraft Co., Ltd. (CAIGA) have completed their merger. Continue Reading »===> Posted on June 28th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
ICON Aircraft has closed a $25 million round of equity funding, which will fund the company through the completion of its engineering development program, manufacturing setup, and the beginning of production of its A5 amphibious sport plane. Continue Reading »===> Posted on June 28th, 2011 by...
Taiwan and China in Jun-2011 agreed to increase the number of weekly cross-Taiwan Strait services by 50% from 370 to 558. Carriers on each side will receive an additional 94 weekly services through the new agreement to cater for increased travel across the Taiwan Strait amid improved bilateral ties...
In the second part of a series on global airline alliances, we examine the impact of emerging markets’ airlines on the shape of alliances.
Minot Aero Center, at North Dakota's Minot International Airport (MOT), perseveres despite serious weather conditions causing record flooding in area. Officials at MOT issued a statement Tuesday saying the airport, perched atop a hill on the north part of town, will remain fully operational. Continue...
In partnership with Stallion 51 Corporation, Angel Flight Southeast is offering one lucky person the experience of a lifetime — a one-hour orientation flight in the World War II fighter, the P-51 Mustang “Crazy Horse.” For $20, entrants can put their name in the hat to win a half-day program at...
On June 16, James Coyne, president of the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) and his wife, Holly, visited Smyrna Air Center at Smyrna/Rutherford County Airport (MQY) in Tennessee. The visit is part of a two-week tour of FBOs around the country. Continue Reading »===> Posted on June...
Lamar Technologies of Marysville, Wash., has developed new major overhaul kits for its line of lightweight Lycoming and Continental starters. Continue Reading »===> Posted on June 28th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
The 2011-12 edition of the Aircraft Electronics Association's Pilot's Guide to Avionics debuts during the EAA's AirVenture, July 25-31, in Oshkosh, Wis. The free Pilot's Guide is available at the AEA's AirVenture booth, No. 2035/36, Hangar B. Continue Reading »===> Posted on June 28th, 2011...
The Wichita Aero Club's July luncheon features Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) President Craig Fuller as the speaker. Continue Reading »===> Posted on June 28th, 2011 by Janice Wood. 1 comment. © GAN 2011.
Eclipse Aerospace, Inc. has received FAA certification and approval for the newly redesigned canister to be used with the PhostrEx fire suppression system on the Eclipse Jet. Continue Reading »===> Posted on June 28th, 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: Waco Classic YMF-F5C. Injuries: None. Location: Pittsburg, Kan. Aircraft damage: Minor. What reportedly...
The process of building a national carrier can be a long and potentially painful one. While building a national carrier from scratch has been done with notable success and alacrity in the Gulf region, revamping an existing airline into a national carrier is never as easy, as witnessed by Oman Air, which...
