Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University will celebrate a milestone in its ongoing construction campaign — the completion of the final three buildings in the James Hagedorn Aviation Complex — with a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony at 9 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 9, in the courtyard of the complex...
LCCs now account for about a fifth of all flights globally, making it increasingly vital for airports and air traffic management providers to understand the sector and its drivers. Worldwide, of the top 20 airports for LCC aircraft movements, 12 are in the US, four are in Europe and the remainder are...
Denver-based Independence Aviation (IA) has opened a second, full-service operation in Colorado Springs, Colorado, in the Colorado jetCenter at the Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS). Continue Reading »===> Posted on September 8th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
The new Viking 3350 Series auto-darkening welding helmets from Lincoln Electric feature LCD optics for a clear, natural view in varied ambient light settings. The solar-powered helmets, augmented with a user-replaceable lithium battery, have a 3.34-in. height viewing area in a U.S. standard 5.25- x...
Natalie Nason entered Seattle’s Aviation High School with its inaugural class in 2004 and graduated with that group in 2008. She then enrolled at Rocky Mountain College, majoring in communications, with a minor in business management/aviation, and graduated Magna Cum Laude in three years. Her first...
Representing two of the ultimate piston-powered U.S. Naval aircraft, a Grumman F7F Tigercat and a Grumman F8F Bearcat will arrive at Boeing Field in Seattle for aerial demonstrations in front of The Museum of Flight Continue Reading »===> Posted on September 8th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments...
American Flyers has named Jay Elder Executive Vice President and National Sales Director. Continue Reading »===> Posted on September 8th, 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: Aviat Husky. Injuries: None. Location: McArthur, Calif. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly...
The Vietnamese aviation market is poised for significant low-cost carrier growth as a new AirAsia affiliate launches services at the end of this year and the country’s first LCC, Jetstar Pacific, plans to finally implement long-delayed expansion plans. Meanwhile flag carrier Vietnam Airlines is preparing...
WestJet CFO Vito Culmone touted WestJet’s success to investors at last week's Dahlman Rose Transportation conference, saying all metrics were ahead of last year. He reported August posted a record load factor at 83.3% while overall revenue passenger miles rose 7.7% and year-to-date revenue passenger...
Q: At or around sea level in a non-turbo airplane, like a 152 or a 172, should you lean your air fuel mixture for takeoff? Continue Reading »===> Posted on September 11th, 2011 by Paul McBride. No comments. © GAN 2011.
By KRISTI CARR The buzz of the Cessna 172’s engine seemed an intrusion on the absolute quiet of Manhattan’s crystalline blue skies. In fact, the tiny Civil Air Patrol plane, tail number N9344L, was one of the few aircraft aloft that afternoon in all of America. It was Sept. 12, 2001 — the day...
Ten years ago today, general aviation was faced with an unprecedented challenge — first, how to get back in the air and then, how to cope with scores of new regulations as the government struggled to minimize the threat of future attacks. As president of AOPA, Phil Boyer was on the front lines of...
The folks at Sportair USA think the American Cub replicas are rather expensive, with at least one model topping $163,000. So, what if you'd love a Cub-like aircraft yet you haven't won the lottery? How about iCub? (Or how about a Rans S-7LS Courier? It also carries a much lower price and flies wonderfully...
The 14-Sep-2001 collapse of Ansett Australia set the following decade for a series of rapid and momentous changes in Australian air transport, with effects felt globally. Few if any single airline collapses can have had the widespread and lasting impact of Ansett, although ultimately the Australian...
Sussex County Airport (GED) in Georgetown, Del., recently received a $723,900 grant award to extend the main runway. Continue Reading »===> Posted on September 11th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
Lockheed Martin has delivered software to enable the use of GPS technology within the nation's second busiest airspace, the New York Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON). The use of GPS data and the Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) transmission system is a key component of the...
According to a recently released Virginia Airport System Economic Impact Study, the state's 66 public-use airports contributed $28.8 billion to the Virginia economy. Continue Reading »===> Posted on September 11th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
Robert Stangarone has joined Embraer as Vice President, Corporate Communications, for North America. He is based at the company’s US headquarters in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Continue Reading »===> Posted on September 11th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
Diamond's North American distributor network has introduced the "Fly Your First Year Free" offer for DA20s and DA40s. Continue Reading »===> Posted on September 11th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
Aero-Classics Heat Transfer Products, Inc., a manufacturer of FAA-PMA oil coolers for general aviation, has released its new line of High Efficiency Series oil coolers. Continue Reading »===> Posted on September 11th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
Del Monte Aviation at California's Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) is the latest FBO to join the Avfuel network of branded dealers. Continue Reading »===> Posted on September 11th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
Gleim Publications has just released the 2012 versions of its FAA Knowledge Test Prep series and FAR/AIM. Continue Reading »===> Posted on September 11th, 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: Piper Cherokee. Injuries: 1 Minor. Location: Sibley, Iowa. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly...
There is an assumption that all new airline startups are built on the model pioneered by Southwest: low costs, low fares and simple operational models. While true much of the time, there are instances when a low cost platform has been the basis for an upgraded product. Such is the case at Virgin America...
I have the feeling that few GA pilots know “one of ours” was up there on United Flight 93, capable of bringing that 757 back had passengers overcome cockpit hijackers. He was a college classmate of mine. Donald Freeman Greene was the name. I only bumped into him briefly freshman year in the dorm...
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Corporate jets are getting a bum rap here since the deficit and budget have erupted into major political battlegrounds. But it is not jets alone that are the target — the use of any aircraft is being painted as a plum of the rich. Continue Reading »===> Posted on September...
Shanghai Pudong Airport is China's leading international hub, reflecting its role as China's economic capital. Pudong has roughly 550,000 international seats per week, ranking it 22nd globally at present. Beijing Capital, with 470,000 international seats per week, ranks 27th globally, while Guangzhou...
In the five months since CAPA last interviewed Pembroke Group CCO Kieran Corr, a great deal has occurred within the global aircraft leasing industry. In this exclusive CAPA interview, Mr Corr sheds some light on the hot issues in the industry including his views on regional jets, emerging leasing hubs...
Cliff Robertson, passionate about aviation and flying since his teenage years, died Sept. 10 in Stony Brook, New York, a day after his 88th birthday, according to a report at AOPA.org. Read the full obituary here. Continue Reading »===> Posted on September 12th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments...
