With the debt crisis averted.. for now, the FAA's funding status has regained prominence in the mainstream media. However, a series of press releases, news stories and the recently completed EAA AirVenture have me thinking. A July 28 press release from Rep. John Mica (R-Fla.) titled, "Facts About FAA...
WASHINGTON, D.C. — National Air Traffic Controllers Association President Paul Rinaldi is urgently appealing to Congress not to adjourn for its August recess until it passes an FAA bill that would return 4,000 laid off FAA employees (of which NATCA represents 1,200) and 70,000 laid off construction...
Two of the main alphabet organizations focused on general aviation include the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) and Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA). They both offer something of real value to each of us who works or recreates in the realm of general aviation. Continue Reading &...
In an interesting move that may smack of déjà vu, American Airlines announced it is adding flights from Fort Lauderdale to its DFW and Chicago O’Hare hubs, and in November will begin a non-stop flight from FLL to Los Angeles International.
Strong global economic growth in the latter half of 2011 is expected to propel the aviation sector to “another good year” in 2011 with strong traffic growth in 2010 and the first half of 2011 demonstrating the industry’s resilience in recovering from a downturn and resuming its historical trajectory...
Once the analysts’ darling and a top performer in the regional airline industry, Republic’s fortunes have fallen dramatically since its acquisition of Frontier and Midwest and that is reflected in its second quarter earnings when it posted a USD14.9 million net loss, a 631.1% swing from the USD2...
GAfuels co-author Kent Misegades, just back from AirVenture, summarizes below some of the aviation fuel-related news gleaned from among the hundreds of forums, workshops, press releases, and countless conversations with exhibitors and attendees: Continue Reading »===> Posted on August 2nd, 2011...
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) and General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) are strongly urging the Federal Communications Commission to take action to prevent interference with GPS reception and threats to the future of a GPS-based air traffic system...
Transport and mining conglomerate Lonrho Group, which owns a 49% stake in Fly540, reported a profit for the three months ended 30-Jun-2011 of GBP35.1 million, a 31.1% year-on-year increase. The Kenya-based low cost carrier achieved turnover growth of 25.6% in 3QFY2011 despite facing difficulties with...
CAPA is pleased to announce that entries are open for nominations for the eighth annual CAPA Aviation Awards for Excellence – Asia Pacific and Middle East. Winners will be announced at a Gala Dinner to be held in Singapore on 20 October 2011.
Royal Brunei Airlines (RBA) stated it is “going back to its roots" with a plan to focus on regional hub operations as it seeks to stay competitive in a “challenging” environment. The carrier noted that the financial performance of the airline, particularly in its long-haul operations, has "deteriorated...
Attendance at last week's AirVenture was 541,000, up 1.3% from from 2010. Continue Reading »===> Posted on August 2nd, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT), in a draft report, stated the rationalisation and reform of management of the 27 government-managed airports in Japan is to be made by FY2020. As part of this, during the phase one period, or the five years from FY2014, it is...
The Greek economy is the subject of international attention as attempts are made to restore the stability that might prevent ‘contagion’ of the debt crisis and its spreading to Portugal, Ireland, even Spain and Italy, potentially threatening the Euro itself. At the same time, the airport assets...
Operators of private aircraft who have relied on the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Block Aircraft Registration Request (Barr) program to protect privacy “should assume their flights will appear” on Internet flight-tracking displays as the government’s plan to limit the program takes effect...
At last week's AirVenture, Rolls-Royce pledged financial support for the 2011 EAA Young Eagles Scholarship Program. The scholarships fund flying lessons and flight experiences for teenage student pilots. Continue Reading »===> Posted on August 2nd, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN...
WxWorx, a division of Baron Services, has redesigned its data receiver for the XM WX Satellite Weather service. Continue Reading »===> Posted on August 2nd, 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: RV-6. Injuries: 2 Fatal. Location: Orland, Calif. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened...
Rising fuel costs hit Allegiant in the second quarter just as it has the rest of the industry as the company posted falling profits, despite rising revenues. Aside from its falling fortunes, it still managed to exceed analysts' expectations.
A deterioration in consumer confidence and a concerning economic outlook is placing further pressure on the world’s airlines, with IATA warning of a possible slowdown in business travel. The association also noted that airline industry earnings suffered the first year-to-year decline for two years...
Alitalia’s restructuring continued throughout 1HY2011 amid difficult trading conditions as conflict spread throughout key markets and fuel prices spiked. But the airline’s cost reduction measures outweighed the costs associated with the disruptions and oil prices, with the Italian flag carrier narrowing...
SkyWest resumed profitability in the second quarter when it posted net income of USD1.6 million on USD933.7 million in operating revenues, a dramatic turnaround from the first quarter when it posted its first quarterly loss in 23 years.
Please help me! Some of you who know me are probably saying I've needed help for years, but this is something even more serious than helping some old guy who's been in this industry for a long time. I'm asking all of you to do your small part in getting the word out about the importance of getting a...
General aviation should not experience many problems resulting from a month-long shutdown of the FAA, as most of our contacts with the government administration are related to flight safety, considered essential. Continue Reading »===> Posted on August 3rd, 2011 by Charles Spence. No comments...
German air navigation service provider DFS has successfully sought a court order to block a strike proposed by Gewerkschaft der Flugsicherung (GdF), the Germany air traffic control union. In earlier negotiations, DFS said it would regarded some of the unions demands as illegal and considered the strike...
The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) has labelled UK aviation policy “dysfunctional” and cited the Air Passenger Duty and the refusal to expand either Heathrow or Gatwick as examples of its shortsightedness.
Several readers have asked and we are finally delivering the LSA Market Share Report for the first half of 2011. Figures show a mimicking of 2010, and that was not a strong year. However, the numbers are not down from 2010 so you could see stability, if not growth. Continue Reading »===> Posted...
The general aviation industry will soon start feeling a ripple effect from Congress's inaction on a FAA reauthorization bill. Many pilots will notice it at the pump first, with lower fuel taxes. But it's nothing to celebrate as it could cost GA in the end, a report at AOPA.org says. Read the full report...
As Brazil’s National Aviation Agency (ANAC) sends out a request for proposals (RFP) for three airports - two in Sao Paulo and one in Brasilia, including Sao Paulo Guarulhos and Viracopos airports – questions continue to be posed about the government’s privatisation intentions as calls for more...
The August business luncheon of the Wichita Aero Club will feature Dr. John P. Johnson, President and CEO of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU). Continue Reading »===> Posted on August 3rd, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
