Journalist Harriet Quimby became the first licensed female pilot in the United States when, on Aug. 1, 1911, she was awarded license #37 from the Aero Club of America. Continue Reading »===> Posted on August 3rd, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
The Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) presented its 2011 awards during the organization’s annual dinner meeting held during AirVenture. Continue Reading »===> Posted on August 3rd, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
Sheltair has opened its new general aviation FBO terminal building, hangar complex and office facility, as well as its expanded parking apron, at Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport. The FBO is the only general aviation facility at the airport. Continue Reading »===> Posted on August...
Sporty's has introduced a new Pitot Glove, which wraps securely around angled pitot tubes Continue Reading »===> Posted on August 3rd, 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: Air Cam. Injuries: None. Location: Hamilton, Mont. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly...
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Differences between the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives over the FAA budget is a microcosm of what political bodies in this town have been sparring over for years: Government telling the public what it needs or the public telling government what it wants. Continue...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In the first six months of 2011, total general aviation airplane shipments worldwide fell 15.5%, from 936 in 2010 to 791 this year, according to figures released today by the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA). Continue Reading »===> Posted on August 4th, 2011...
Recent airport financial results indicate an overall improvement in prospects but are also indicative of the different rates of recovery in the global economy. Airport Investor Monthly has received a variety of three, six-month and annual financial reports from a diverse set of airport operators including...
Oshkosh is over and before it ended many expressed a common thought: We love to go to Oshkosh; and we really love to go home when it’s over. Continue Reading »===> Posted on August 4th, 2011 by Dan Johnson. No comments. © GAN 2011.
In a political climate that most describe as toxic, an unlikely and relatively small dispute has continued to make headlines and perhaps forced a compromise that has eluded the Congress up to this point.
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.
The Doolittle Tokyo Raiders are in the final stages of planning their reunion commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Raid. The reunion will be held at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, April 17-20, 2012. Continue Reading »===> Posted on August 4th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments...
Japan Airlines Corp (JAL) reported a net profit of JPY12.76 billion (USD165 million) for the three months to Jun-2011 (1QFY2011) despite a reduction in demand related to the 11-Mar-2011 earthquake and tsunami. The results were an encouraging sign for the remainder of year and came amid an intensified...
Air racing legend Jon Sharp, the winningest pilot in the history of air racing, announced he’s retiring after 32 years of pylon racing success, according to a report at EAA.org. The team leader of Nemesis Air Racing holds many air racing records in, including speed records on every race course flown...
Heavy losses at Tiger Airways Australia in the three months prior to its grounding drove the Tiger Airways Group into the red for the first time since its Jan-2010 IPO. The Singapore-based low-cost carrier group incurred a net loss for the three months ending 30-June of SGD21 million (USD17 million),...
"We expanded our booth this year, increased our inventory, and it sure paid off" said Scott Wicks, owner of Wicks Aircraft Supply of their presence at AirVenture Oshkosh. As a result, "sales were up 60% [measured in dollars] from 2010, which was also a record year." John McBean from Kitfox Aircraft...
Globalair.com has released FBO Fuel Prices, its first iPhone application designed specifically for locating FBOs with the most competitive fuel prices. Continue Reading »===> Posted on August 4th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
Hillsboro Aviation has launched its new online store, ShopAviation.com, featuring aviation products and services ranging from avionics systems to experimental aircraft products to custom installations. Continue Reading »===> Posted on August 4th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN...
Cutter Aviation's facility at San Antonio International Airport (SAT) in Texas, has been named an Authorized Service Center by Cirrus. Continue Reading »===> Posted on August 4th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
The Port of Skagit (Washington) has purchased, for $485,100, a 95-acre parcel abutting Skagit Regional Airport to further buffer airport activity from encroachment. The port is pursuing corporate and general aviation growth, but does not foresee scheduled air carrier service. Acquiring the property,...
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 172RG. Injuries: 1 Minor. Location: Rockaway, N.J. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly...
Finishing the second quarter with a CAD25.6 million net income on a 21.4% rise in total revenues of CAD742.3 million, WestJet beat analysts projections with a four-fold rise in earnings. The second quarter was its 25th consecutive profitable quarter.
I must confess right off that my interview with pilot Keena Pope wasn't so much an interview as it was a good, old-fashioned, girl's day out, get-together and gossip fest. That it was done while she was on the clock and at her boss's expense made the visit all the more special. Continue Reading »...
Still suffering headwinds from a combination of its new pilots' contract, last-minute schedule changes at Delta, which have also haunted SkyWest, the Mesaba integration and general cost and efficiencies, Pinnacle Airlines posted a second quarter net loss of USD2.4 million on a USD100 million increase...
The world’s airports reported strong passenger traffic growth in Jun-2011, with ACI World Director of Economics Andreas Schimm commenting that the Jun-2011 results are “very robust closing off an excellent second quarter against the background of numerous challenges”. He continued: “All in all...
This year I had easily 30 conversations at AirVenture revealing either outright positive successful results or varyingly robust mood indicators such as, "Looks like aviation has life in it again." Continue Reading »===> Posted on August 7th, 2011 by Dan Johnson. No comments. © GAN 2011.
As four-time corporate sponsors of the North 40 Aircraft Parking and Camping area during EAA AirVenture, Aspen Avionics wanted to recognize the intrepid citizens of Oshkosh’s North 40 with Aspen’s first North 40 Camping Merit Badge. Continue Reading »===> Posted on August 7th, 2011 by Janice...
The FAA is preparing to recall 4,000 furloughed workers after the U.S. Senate approved legislation to temporarily end a standoff over the agency’s funding, according to a Bloomberg report. A deal reached by lawmakers calls for the Senate to accept a House-passed bill to extend the FAA’s authority...
Southwest reported net income of USD161 million for 2Q2011, bettering Wall Street expectations. The profit was a 43.8% jump from 2Q2010 on a 30.6% increase in operating revenues of USD4.1 billion. However, operating expenses rose faster at a 41.1% clip to USD3.9 billion in the quarter. Operating income...
Twenty-three Kansas State University professional pilot students earned ratings this summer after receiving scholarships from the Connor Burton Aviation Foundation and friends. The 23 scholarships total more than $70,000. Continue Reading »===> Posted on August 7th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments...
