It ferried sales-hungry oil executives out of Oklahoma in art deco style, became a nuts-and-bolts workhorse for the military during World War II, then tolerated extensive modifications from a 50’s decade intent on modernization. Now, 73 years later, that 1938 Lockheed 12A Electra Junior – gleaming...
Friday was not a good day for negotiations in Washington. The House and Senate failed to agree on a compromise for the FAA funding extension and, as of midnight Friday, non-essential staff were furloughed.
Aviation headset manufacturer Sennheiser will once again host the Flying Musicians Association each day at the Sennheiser Pavilion during this week's AirVenture, in Oshkosh. The Flying Musicians — which include the popular pilot, motivational speaker and musician Ravi — will perform each day between...
Three student teams from Embry-Riddle’s Daytona Beach campus recently took first, second, and third place in the Runway Safety/Runway Incursions Challenge category of the 2010-2011 Design Competition for Universities sponsored by the FAA. Continue Reading »===> Posted on July 24th, 2011 by...
For a second straight year B& S Aircraft Parts & Accessories will offer a salute to wounded veterans at its exhibit in Hangar C, #3085, during AirVenture, which kicks off tomorrow. Marine Sergeant Jonathan Blank of Augusta, Kan., will be the company’s guest during the show. Continue Reading...
Aviators very seldom will be flying in ice one minute and landing on water the next, but at AirVenture, which kicks off July 25 in Oshkosh, CAV Aerospace is exhibiting a Cessna Caravan with the capability to do both. Continue Reading »===> Posted on July 24th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments...
Pilots who want to learn to incorporate iPads into their flying, or learn more about the utility of the iPad, are invited to attend Sporty’s EAA AirVenture forum “Flying with the iPad.” Continue Reading »===> Posted on July 24th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
Scheyden Precision Eyewear is debuting the company's Albatross and Mustang models at the 2011 EAA AirVenture, going on now at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Continue Reading »===> Posted on July 24th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
This July 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: Stinson 108. Injuries: 1 Minor. Location: Gardner, Kan. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly...
Ryanair, Europe’s largest airline, posted results that missed expectations in its fiscal first quarter as higher fuel costs weighed on the net result.
OSHKOSH — While riding the tram back to show center from the seaplane parking area, I met Graham. He was interested in taking a seat in my row, yet I was unwilling to give up the outside seat, because I was taking photos of the people and airplanes on Wittman Regional Airport as the tram rolled along...
easyJet, Europe’s second-largest LCC, delivered an expectedly strong result for the quarter ended 30-Jun-2011 and increased its guidance for the full-year, which prompted a string of analyst upgrades and a 18% jump in the LCC’s share price, the most in eight years.
South Sudan Oyee! (Hooray!) is the national anthem of The Republic of South Sudan, the world’s newest country, and one that needs to focus on building infrastructure in order to develop its oil industry. The country lacks basic infrastructure from roads to telephone lines. It will also need to develop...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Contractors have been told to stop work on critical airport modernization projects around the country after Congress failed to pass legislation last Friday giving the FAA the authority necessary for work to continue. Dozens of “stop work orders” have been issued for major projects...
Three new Able Flight pilots will get their wings Tuesday morning in a ceremony at AirVenture in Oshkosh. Continue Reading »===> Posted on July 25th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
How soon until China has its own Oshkosh? At the Superior Air Parts press conference on AirVenture's opening day, that was the first question posed by AIN's Matt Thurber. Cheng Shenzong, chairman of the Chinese company that owns Superior Air Parts, answered through an interpreter: "An FAA official...
Cost cutting initiatives at Superior Air Parts has led the company to roll back prices on select components and parts. Continue Reading »===> Posted on July 25th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
Philippine Airlines (PAL) returned to the black in FY2011 as the flag carrier posted its first profit since exiting receivership in 2007. But PAL still has significant challenges to overcome, including intensifying competition in its local market and continued restrictions on expanding or improving...
The next 20 years would continue to be the "golden era" for China’s aviation sector, according to CAAC Administrator Li Jiaxiang. With continued growth in the aviation sector, the government is investing heavily in the aviation industry over the next five years and is encouraging the nation’s carriers...
Renowned airshow performer Greg Poe died suddenly after an apparent heart attack on Sunday, July 24. He was 57. Continue Reading »===> Posted on July 25th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
Piper Aircraft has started fabrication and assembly will begin in August of the first conforming flight test article of the company’s new single-engine Altaire business jet. Inaugural flight of the conforming PiperJet Altaire is anticipated to be in 2013 with certification and deliveries in 2014....
For the first time ever, there is a China Pavilion at AirVenture. Continue Reading »===> Posted on July 25th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
Club Glove, which designs and manufactures golf bags, club covers, travel bags, accessories and luggage, will be a sponsor of EAA AirVenture's Young Eagles Celebrity Golf Classic on Wednesday, July 27. Continue Reading »===> Posted on July 25th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011...
L-3 Avionics Systems recently produced its 60,000th Stormscope Weather Mapping System, a product continuously manufactured since its 1976 introduction to general aviation. To commemorate the milestone, the company has donated the 60,000th Stormscope for the Young Eagles auction at AirVenture. Continue...
Lightspeed Aviation has release its next-generation headset, Zulu.2. Continue Reading »===> Posted on July 25th, 2011 by Janice Wood. 1 comment. © GAN 2011.
Aircrew Training Systems is inviting qualified pilots to participate in a research project to evaluate the company's GYROLAB GL-4000 simulator for upset recovery training and research. Continue Reading »===> Posted on July 25th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
MatchBox Aeronautical Systems has introduced at Oshkosh a new addition to its product line, the DVM 828, a self-contained digital voltage monitor that keeps a close eye on the overall health of the aircraft’s battery and charging system. Continue Reading »===> Posted on July 25th, 2011 by...
A new ASA book, which is debuting at AirVenture this week, is the follow-up text and companion to "Train Like You Fly," and the latest title written by Arlynn McMahon, 2009 National Flight Instructor of the Year and recipient of the 2009 NATA Excellence in Pilot Training Award. Continue Reading »...
Rockwell Collins unveiled a touch-control primary flight displays for business jets and turboprop aircraft the day before AirVenture kicks off in Oshkosh. Continue Reading »===> Posted on July 25th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
Lindbergh Aircraft Tug Co. has introduced a new small electric airplane tug that pulls up to 4,000 lbs. Continue Reading »===> Posted on July 25th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
