One of the perks of owning an airplane is that you can paint it any way you want — the designs are limited only by the imagination. The owners of Van's RV aircraft are among the most expressive out there, as a walk through the RV parking area at last year's AirVenture proved. Continue Reading »...
Hong Kong Airlines Ltd spokeswoman Eva Chan stated the carrier would announce either a firm order or a Letter of Intent for an undisclosed number of A380s at the Paris Airshow next week. "Our senior executives are liaising the terms with Airbus on the A380 purchase, and they have yet to decide on the...
Dublin-based lessor AWAS announced it has secured two financing deals over the past week. The company secured a USD500 million non-recourse warehouse facility to aid in its planned expansion and growth and also re-priced its May-2010 USD530 million Term Loan Facility to more favourable terms.
JetBlue's reported its preliminary passenger revenue per available seat mile (PRASM) for May-2011 increased 19% year over year. For 2Q2011, PRASM is expected to increase between 13-15% year over year.
LOT Polish Airlines is accelerating its restructuring as part of an attempt to improve its financial position ahead of privatisation, which is now expected in 1H2012. The next phase of LOT’s restructuring will see the carrier increase its focus on connections, using its Warsaw hub to bridge the east...
China has set the pricing structure for the new high-speed rail link between Beijing and Shanghai, with prices ranging from CNY410 (USD63.1) to CNY1750 (USD269.2) for a one-way ticket, posing a major challenge for airports and airlines on the lucrative sector. The Beijing-Shanghai rail link is expected...
Republic Airways Holdings (RJET) and Frontier pilots reached a tentative agreement on 10-June in which the pilot concessions would yield them an ownership stake in the troubled low-cost carrier. Members of the Frontier Airlines Pilots Association are set to vote on the accord on Friday, according to...
Airlines collected nearly USD6 billion in baggage and change fees in 2010, according to the US Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics which issued the truncated 2010 financials report over a month late. The BTS only issued the fee data saying the rest of the data is not...
Air Canada is readying non-union workers to replace sales and service agents in preparation for threatened strike action at the group. The carrier announced it intended to operate a full schedule but warned of long airport lines, encouraging online check in.
Virgin America posted a USD29.5 million operating loss in the first quarter, despite its unchanged operating margin at 14.7%, the airline reported. The loss came on a 37% revenue increase to USD201 million in the first quarter. Its net loss jumped 25.5% to USD44.5 million
Airbus CEO Thomas Enders has stated in an interview with Germany’s Welt am Sonntag that the German state does not necessarily need to be a shareholder in parent company EADS. France and Germany have been in talks since the beginning of the year over EADS’ ownership structure.
Shares in Republic Airways Holdings jumped 11% on Monday, as the carrier announced that it could cut its ownership in Frontier Airlines from a majority to a minority share by the end of 2014, through a deal with the carrier's pilots. The carrier will make changes to its network, fleet allocation and...
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) granted final approval of anti-trust immunity to the Delta-Virgin Australia trans-Pacific joint venture, clearing the way for the two companies to begin coordinating schedules and fares and for Virgin Australia to carry out its international expansion strategy...
Hong Kong Airlines is expected to place an order for A380 aircraft to capture a greater share of the Hong Kong aviation market.
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association has teamed with Forbes to show America’s business leaders the value of general aviation to their businesses and to the nation’s economy. Continue Reading »===> Posted on June 13th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
Aspen Avionics has enjoyed a customer list comprised of a wide variety of aircraft, but now that list has become more extensive with two L-39 owners upgrading their 1960s-era panels with the Aspen Avionics Evolution system. Continue Reading »===> Posted on June 13th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No...
Twelve teachers responsible for instruction in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) related subjects are on the cutting edge of leadership development by stepping out of their normal routines and into the cockpit of an airplane with the Leaders Take Flight workshop. This educational...
Sporty’s has released its own suggestions of books that would make ideal summer reading for pilots. Continue Reading »===> Posted on June 13th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
The B-17 Flying Fortress "Sentimental Journey" and B-25 Mitchell "Maid in the Shade" from the Commemorative Air Force Arizona Wing Aviation Museum will be on display at Olympia Regional Airport (OLM) in Washington offering rides and tours Monday, June 13, through Sunday, June 19. The bombers will be...
Business Jet Access (BJA) recently dedicated its new Dallas Love Field facility with an open house celebration. Continue Reading »===> Posted on June 13th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
David Mittleman has joined Avfuel Corp. as District Sales Manager for the US North Central Region, covering Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, and Iowa. Continue Reading »===> Posted on June 13th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
The Aero Club of New England (ACONE) will hold an informal gathering at Katama Airfield (1B2) in Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard, Saturday, July 23. Continue Reading »===> Posted on June 13th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
Years ago, Burt Rutan told a reporter for Popular Mechanics, “If we make a courageous decision like the goal and program we kicked off for Apollo in 1961, we will see our children or grandchildren in outposts on other planets.” Legendary science-fiction writer Arthur C. Clark would later recall...
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: Dragonfly II. Injuries: 1 Fatal. Location: Arthur, Neb. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly...
The US National Labor Relations Board launched the administrative hearing against Boeing over the company’s decision to expand its North Charleston facility into the second B787 final assembly line. The NLRB will investigate a claim by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers...
The Alliance for Aviation Across America marked the fourth anniversary since its founding by holding a telephone press conference Tuesday, June 14, citing the economic impact of general aviation and how groups are working more closely together to get across the value of general aviation to communities...
Q: I am an Italian homebuilder of a Van's RV-3. I read on the Internet that you are an expert of Lycoming and I want to impose on your kindness. I am ready to make the timing on my Lycoming O-290 D2 but there is a little doubt about the timing degrees because the O-290 is not a common engine in Italy...
In the latest edition of Airline Leader, the monthly journal for airline CEOs, CAPA examines the impact of antitrust immunity and metal neutrality on the shape of global airline alliances.
Shares in Air Mauritius surged 4.7% yesterday ahead of its earnings announcement this week.
BAA, the UK’s largest airport operator, announced it handled 9.34 million passengers in May-2011, a 9.2% year-on-year increase. BAA said the strong increase, was helped by the late Easter holidays and Royal Wedding leading to more passengers at the beginning of the month.
