The board of directors of the Frontiers of Flight, a Smithsonian-affiliated museum in Dallas, has appointed three new officers in leadership positions. Continue Reading »===> Posted on August 28th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
This August 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 J5A Cub. Injuries: None. Location: Holland, Mass. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly...
In one of my recent columns I stated that if an engine runs knock free on an 87 octane fuel, using a higher octane fuel will not benefit you in any way. I received several inquiries about whether this was for automobiles or airplanes. Basically it applies to both. Continue Reading »===> Posted...
While searching for recent usage stats for auto gas and ethanol production I stumbled across this table in the EIA data. I had never seen this table before when analyzing avgas stats. What an eye opener! Continue Reading »===> Posted on August 29th, 2011 by Kent Misegades. No comments. ©...
Aegean Airlines, Greece’s largest airline by passenger numbers, narrowed losses in 1H2011 (six months to 30-Jun-2011) despite myriad trading difficulties across Europe and sharp fuel price rises. While economic problems have been much more acute in Greece than elsewhere, Aegean Airlines has turned...
The FAA has posted to the federal docket a petition that seeks to fix a flaw in the original Sport Pilot Rule. Continue Reading »===> Posted on August 29th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
Matthias Dolderer, a Red Bull Air Race pilot and co-organizer of the Tannkosh airshow presented an aerobatics display Aug. 24 with his engine running on the new SwiftFuel 100SF — a first in aviation history Continue Reading »===> Posted on August 29th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. ©...
China Southern Airlines reported a 33% year-on-year increase in net profit to CNY2.76 billion (USD431.6 million) in 1H2011 (six months ended 30-Jun-2011) supported by one-off gains and “robust growth of domestic market demand stimulated by a fast growing Chinese economy.” Operating profit increased...
Bahamas Habitat's first response pilots are now delivering aid to the parts of Bahamas affected by Hurricane Irene. Continue Reading »===> Posted on August 29th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
Addison Airport, one of the busiest general aviation airports in the Dallas area, has completed a runway reconstruction project, as well as upgraded and improved approach and airport lighting, drainage and grading along the airport's 7,200 foot runway. The runway received a new layer of asphalt and...
Tiger Airways is trying to move forward after surviving the most challenging chapter in its six-year history, capped off recently by a further shake-up in Tiger’s executive team, with founding CEO Tony Davis leaving the group, and a rights issue. Tiger's position going forward is significantly improved...
The board of directors of the IMC Club International, Inc. recently adopted a resolution to embrace and promote the Model Code of Conduct for flight instructors. Continue Reading »===> Posted on August 29th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
There's a new airport opening in Nevada today, but it will be gone without a trace in 10 days. According to a report at AVweb, the airport was created as part of the Burning Man Festival in the Blackrock Desert. Check out the report, along with photos, here. Continue Reading »===> Posted on August...
Kansas State University Salina's professional pilot program's accreditation from the Aviation Accreditation Board International was recently renewed. Continue Reading »===> Posted on August 29th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
Mountain High Oxygen and Supply has built its 3,000th two-person O2D2 Pulse-Demand Oxygen Unit. I spoke with Mountain High's Robert Jamieson who confirmed the first unit was shipped in 2008, and they've delivered about 1,000 units per year since. In fact, about the time the O2D2 came out, Jamieson mentioned...
Angel MedFlight Worldwide Air Ambulance has named Matthew Grega the recipient of the 2011 Angel MedFlight Scholarship for Excellence in Aviation. Continue Reading »===> Posted on August 29th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
During the annual Cirrus Owners and Pilots Association (COPA) convention, representatives of LoPresti Aviation Engineering unveiled the "NeverFlat Lifesaver" aircraft tire. Continue Reading »===> Posted on August 29th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
Upcast has released the lite version of Upcast JetBook for iPad. The business jet reference and comparison tool is now available at the App Store as a free download. Continue Reading »===> Posted on August 29th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
Hilton Software's WingX Pro7 will include comprehensive interoperability with Aspen Avionics’ Connected Panel when it becomes available for installation by the end of this year. Continue Reading »===> Posted on August 29th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
The Aviation Insurance Association (AIA) has named its president, Frank Kimmel III, and board of directors for the 2011-2013 term. Continue Reading »===> Posted on August 29th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
This August 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 210K. Injuries: None. Location: Show Low, Ariz. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly...
Barcelona El Prat Airport is Europe’s fastest-growing major airport, eclipsing growth rivals Munich, Istanbul Ataturk and Moscow Sheremetyevo. Now that Barcelona has had a full year of the 'Ryanair effect' since the LCC's arrival at the Catalonian facility, meaning growth rates should start to moderate...
Laos is poised for unprecedented change as flag carrier Laos Airlines prepares to launch new international routes and up-gauge several existing routes following delivery of two new A320s. As a result, total capacity at Lao Airlines will almost double in 4Q2011 and capacity in the entire Lao market will...
Last week I attended a webinar. The topic was Airport Compatible Land Use. Now, if you've never been to a webinar, you're really missing something — at least in theory. Continue Reading »===> Posted on August 30th, 2011 by Jamie Beckett. 1 comment. © GAN 2011.
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) and the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) have filed their opening brief in court to challenge the government's decision to severely limit the Block Aircraft Registration Request (BARR) program. Continue Reading »===> Posted on August...
PilotMall.com will team up with Air Journey on a relief mission to the Islands of the Bahamas in an effort to bring supplies and much needed aid to the region in the aftermath of Hurricane Irene. Continue Reading »===> Posted on August 30th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
Pilots' "automation addiction" has eroded their flying skills to the point that they sometimes don't know how to recover from stalls and other mid-flight problems, according to a report from the Associated Press. Check it out here. Continue Reading »===> Posted on August 30th, 2011 by Janice Wood...
China Eastern Airlines, China’s third largest carrier by market value, has reported a fall in operating profits as costs outpaced revenue growth. Chairman Liu Shaoyong also cautioned the carrier’s full year performance would reflect the uncertain global economic conditions. Concerns also centre...
China Airlines and EVA Air, Taiwan’s largest and second largest air carriers by revenue and traffic, respectively, have reported falls in net profits in the six months ended 30-Jun-2011 (1H2011) amid lower passenger and cargo demand and higher fuel costs.
By Dave Gauger Pilots from throughout the northwest flocked to the Willapa Harbor Airport Saturday (August 6). The promise of famous Ekone Oysters brought 22 aircraft into the Raymond airport from throughout Washington State, California, Nevada and Canada. The hungry pilots consumed more than 300...
