Airlines are charging a considerable premium on Asian services from Tokyo Haneda compared to the city's former exclusive international gateway, Tokyo Narita, driven by increased demand from business passengers as Haneda opens up to new services. The price gap has widened since Haneda opened its new...
Piper Aircraft is conducting a Wichita career fair from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday, Oct. 7, at Century II. The company seeks a number of qualified and experienced aviation professionals for its ongoing aircraft manufacturing activity. Continue Reading »===> Posted on September 28th, 2011 by Janice...
For the first time, an official National Business Aviation Association Convention mobile application is available for the iPhone, Android, BlackBerry and any smartphone with web-enabled browser capability. Continue Reading »===> Posted on September 28th, 2011 by Janice Wood. 1 comment. ©...
Million Air–Salt Lake City has acquired the assets and airport leases of the Salt Lake jetCenter. Continue Reading »===> Posted on September 28th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
Texas airport executives recently gathered in Houston to address common challenges, including the threat of less funding and a weak economy. Executives noted that recent FAA partial shutdowns created additional stress on airports' financial sustainability, while laws and regulations, both at the federal...
Sheltair, a network of FBOs and airport properties, has entered into a lease agreement with the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey to manage and operate an FBO serving general aviation passengers and flight crews at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). This will be the company's 14th...
Dynon Avionics has introduced Version 3.2 firmware for the SkyView Integrated Glass Panel system, a free software upgrade for all existing SkyView owners that ships standard in all new systems. Continue Reading »===> Posted on September 28th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
This September 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 172. Injuries: 2 Fatal. Location: Lowndesville, S.C. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly...
As part of its restructuring plan, Frontier is cutting Milwaukee and Kansas City capacity effective 01-Nov-2011 resulting in 213 layoffs at the airport and eliminating six destinations out of Milwaukee. Frontier has been clawing its way out of bankruptcy and its merger with Midwest Airlines, and is...
Kingfisher Airlines stated it would end its low-cost operations in four months to focus on premium operations, contrary to its rivals in India who are increasingly adding low-fare capacity in the price-sensitive market to cater to rising demand for air travel in the fast growing domestic market. Kingfisher...
Like so many people, Larry Cutler was fascinated by flight when he was a young boy. And like so many people, that fascination was put on the back burner while life got in the way. But unlike most people, Cutler decided — at the age of 60 — to pursue that fascination. Once he got his private pilot...
Two of the 77 mayors who signed a letter to President Obama urging abandonment of his proposal for a $100 fee on every general aviation flight held a telephone news conference to further call attention to the devistating results the fee would cause communities across the nation. They say the idea of...
LightSquared’s lobbying has increased in leaps and bounds this year as questions arose over conflicts between frequencies for the company’s planned expansion of a 4G wireless broadband and satellite cell phone network and GPS. The conflict could affect aviation safety and military action as the...
AOPA’s Aviation Summit concluded late last month in Hartford, Conn., in what many view as the final aviation event of the season. Yet as winter approaches in the northern states, the southern states will host events every weekend in October. Continue Reading »===> Posted on September 29th, 2011...
Rainy weather couldn’t keep more than 7,000 AOPA members and aviation enthusiasts from flocking to AOPA Aviation Summit, Sept. 22 through 24, in Hartford, Conn., where they participated in educational seminars, tested and bought pilot products, and checked out Airportfest. In addition, some 17,000...
More than one-quarter of the U.S. Senate recently signed a letter to the administrators of the FAA and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) asking those agencies to delay using any regulatory process to eliminate lead in aviation fuels until a suitable replacement can be found. Continue Reading...
Sun ’n Fun officials report that Adair Henderson, wife of Billy Henderson, first executive director of Sun ’n Fun has passed away after a prolonged battle with cancer. [caption id="attachment_50881" align="alignleft" width="350" caption="Billy & Adair Henderson"][/caption] Continue Reading &...
It’s time for Sporty’s annual Christmas Ornament, and the 2011 edition features the Beech Staggerwing. Continue Reading »===> Posted on September 29th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
Addison, Denton and Dallas Executive airports in the Dallas-Ft Worth area are hosting the 2011 Sport Plane Tour Oct. 14-16. Continue Reading »===> Posted on September 29th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
The FAA has approved the Lambert-St. Louis International Airport Noise Compatibility Program following a comprehensive two-year study on existing noise levels from aircraft and airport operations. Continue Reading »===> Posted on September 29th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011...
Those accustomed to dealing with concrete, easy-to-prove concepts, such as the mechanics of an aircraft, the physics of flight or the value of a rare vintage plane, are invited to fine tune their sixth sense this October as Fantasy of Flight explores the unexplained, unidentified and unexpected aspects...
A recent study by JSfirm.com shows more people start new jobs in January and most begin their new career search the last three months of the year. "This is critical information for hiring companiesm" said Jeff Richards, sales manager. "Companies should begin running job advertisement campaigns and recruiting...
This September 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 182. Injuries: None. Location: Parowan, Utah. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly...
