Spot LLC's SPOT Connect App is now available on the App Store. The SPOT Connect App pairs iPhone, iPad and iPod touch with SPOT Connect, a satellite communications device, to allow users to transmit messages via satellite from virtually anywhere in the world. Continue Reading »===> Posted on...
Longtime Greenville resident Mike Williams has started an open cockpit sightseeing tour company, Wings over Greenville at South Carolina's Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU). Continue Reading »===> Posted on June 2nd, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
Engine Components Inc. has been renamed. The worldwide distributor of general aviation aftermarket parts, services and engine kits is now Engine Components International. Continue Reading »===> Posted on June 2nd, 2011 by Janice Wood. 1 comment. © GAN 2011.
Pilots are always looking for a new destination or the next great $100 hamburger should consider Wichita, Kan., the Air Capital of the World, said tourism officials, who just released the official Wichita Visitors Guide. From the fly-in restaurant at Lloyd Stearman Field at Benton Airpark (1K1) to the...
Air Power Inc., an Arlington, Texas-based supplier of factory aircraft parts, cylinders and engines, recently launched the "Be Genuine F150 Giveaway Sweepstakes", which offers Air Power customers the opportunity to win a Ford F150 truck. Continue Reading »===> Posted on June 2nd, 2011 by Janice...
Aircraft Supply and Repair at Allegheny County Airport in West Mifflin, Pa., has launched of a new website. The new site features not only direct ordering of aircraft parts and supplies, but product and application information, according to company officials. Continue Reading »===> Posted on...
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: Cirrus Design SR22. Injuries: None. Location: Greenville, S.C. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What...
IATA more than halved its forecast for airline industry net profits in 2011 to USD4 billion, with passenger and cargo demand seen to be weaker than previous estimates announced in Mar-2011. IATA cited the impact of high fuel costs, unrest in the Middle East and the impact of Japan's 11-Mar-2011 earthquake...
In late 2009, a group of men in Aurora, Ore. — all successful in business, all deeply involved in aviation – were discussing a frequent lament: How to interest young people in flying? Maybe it was the expense, maybe it was some sort of cultural divide, maybe aviation seemed so remote and unreachable...
US airline stocks were lower on Friday, with the exception of Allegiant. US Airways fell 2.4% despite reporting a record May load factor and a stronger RASM performance than the previous month.
Air France commenced A380 service between Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and San Francisco International Airport on 06-Jun-2011. The aircraft will operate daily in a 538-seat configuration (nine in first class, 80 in business and 339 in economy).
Airbus, EADS EFW and their Russian partners, United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) and Irkut jointly decided to cancel the A320/A321 passenger to freighter (P2F) conversion development programme for "economic reasons" and, therefore, to launch the necessary legal procedures for the termination of the JV...
ICBC Leasing, a subsidiary of China's Industrial and Commercial Bank, is reportedly interested in RBS' aircraft leasing wing, RBS Aviation Capital. RBS relaunched the sale process for its aircraft leasing business late last week.
Airports Council International (ACI) has delivered an optimistic assessment of the outlook for traffic at the world's airports for the remainder of 2011, as it released figures for April and the first four months of the year.
On Friday, Tiger Airways announced several route changes aimed at simplifying its Australian flying programme to help restore the punctuality of its operation.
Malaysia Airports Berhad (MAHB) has reported its financial highlights for the three months ended 31-Mar-2011. Net profit was up by 20% but EBITDA and the EBITDA margin were down. Revenues per passenger movement and per aircraft movement also fell. There is still strong growth in the low-cost segment...
Florida's Sebring Regional Airport (SEF), home to the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo, has received the green light from the Florida State Legislature to proceed with a 1,476-foot extension to runway 18-36 with the approval of a 90-acre land acquisition. A $1.5 million state legislative appropriation will...
The next four airports in the ACI global Top 30 rankings vividly portrays the declining influence of American airports in the global scheme. Each US airport remained on the 2000 list but in a different position than it currently occupies: Houston (21st in 2010; from 19 in 2000), Las Vegas (22; 16),...
Malaysia Airlines (MAS) is expected to announce plans at the IATA AGM in Singapore today to join the oneworld alliance. The move would mark the achievement of a key goal of the airline's multi-year restructuring plan.
(SINGAPORE, 6 June 2011) The Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation (CAPA) is pleased to announce distinguished air transport writer Brendan Sobie has joined its team of leading industry analysts. Brendan, based in Singapore, will further strengthen CAPA’s coverage of emerging markets and industry developments...
CubCrafters recently received notification from the FAA that the FAA's National Kit Evaluation Team had completed its evaluation of CubCrafters’ Carbon Cub EX amateur-built aircraft kit. This means the FAA has added the kit to its list of eligible Amateur-Built Aircraft Kits on the FAA website. The...
More than 200 customers, pilots, and Eclipse enthusiasts attended the Second Annual Eclipse Aerospace Customer Event in Albuquerque, N.M., in May. Continue Reading »===> Posted on June 5th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
The air traffic control (ATC) contract tower at Florida's Kissimmee Gateway Airport (ISM) recently won "Air Traffic Control Contract Tower of the Year" award. Continue Reading »===> Posted on June 5th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
The Cleveland Foundation will receive more than $12 million from the estate of Kathleen S. “Kay” Crawford to support the Crawford Auto Aviation Collection of the Western Reserve Historical Society (WRHS). Continue Reading »===> Posted on June 5th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. ©...
The Malibu Mirage Owners & Pilots Association (MMOPA) has slated its 21st annual Fly-In Convention Sept. 14-18 at The Homestead, an historic resort dating back to 1766, in Hot Springs, Virginia (KHSP). The convention is open to all – MMOPA members and non-members alike. Continue Reading »...
Just released is Aviation Docs, a suite of tools and services offered by On-Board Data Systems (OBDS), leveraging advanced cloud technology to provide delivery of documents to Apple iPads and traditional Windows-based EFBs. Continue Reading »===> Posted on June 5th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments...
Seginus Inc, a manufacturer of FAA PMA replacement aircraft parts, has received PMA approval for its latest part: a replacement electrical contact carbon brush for the propeller deice brush block. Continue Reading »===> Posted on June 5th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
Pilot recounts a paralyzing plane crash and his will to live in new memoir The will to live takes on an entire new meaning when it comes to pilot Dave McKenzie. Not only did he have to fight for his life, but he fought to live the life he wanted. Continue Reading »===> Posted on June 5th, 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 140. Injuries: None. Location: St. Louis. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened...
The latest IATA figures this week may have held concerns for the global rebound, but forecasts for the northern summer reveal airlines, especially LCCs, are willing to back their hand on the capacity factor.
