Further evidence of the shaky situation faced by ethanol producers in light of consumer rejection, rising corn prices and rapidly diminishing political support, the Raleigh-based Triangle Business Journal reported this week on the millions that high-profile investors lost with the closure of North Carolina...
Passenger levels between the US and China, the world’s two largest aviation markets, has increased by almost 200% over the past decade, to a record 2.7 million annual passengers in 2010 (+30.5% year-on-year). Comparatively, passenger numbers between Japan and the US reached 10.8 million in 2010, 2...
Spirit Airlines is following the Allegiant Air model in offering vacation/travel packaging, adding to its already impressive array of ancillary revenue streams. By offering hotels and travel packages, Spirit is expected to further increase its ancillary business, which already accounts for 35% of total...
At 4:30 p.m., Sept. 7, a team of students from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University demonstrated a first in aviation history. At that moment, in the skies over Daytona Beach, Fla., test pilot Mikhael Ponso transitioned the Eco Eagle, a hybrid propulsion aircraft they designed, from gas power to full...
Rwanda, a country little known for its aviation achievements, is now home to Africa’s first B737-800, complete with Boeing’s new Sky Interior product. The national carrier plans to use the equipment to increase capacity to Dubai, which it currently serves via Mombasa. RwandAir is a growing airline...
Nearly 300 people joined Experimental Aircraft Association founder Paul Poberezny Sunday, Sept. 11, at the EAA Aviation Center in Oshkosh to celebrate his 90th birthday, which actually is today, Sept. 14. Continue Reading »===> Posted on September 14th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. ©...
I wonder if Franklin Graham, son of legendary evangelist Billy Graham, might be a potential advocate for general aviation? Where's this coming from? Well, in Tuesday's mail was a donation plea from Samaritan's Purse, the Christian-based international relief organization led by Franklin. What immediately...
Representatives of Superior Air Parts and AC Aeronautical will introduce at this week's Reno Air Races the new 230 hp, four-cylinder XP-408 Advanced Competition (AC) engine for the high-end experimental aircraft market. Continue Reading »===> Posted on September 14th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments...
Women in Aviation, International (WAI) and the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) have partnered for the third year to create "Women's Wing" at the AOPA Aviation Summit, Sept. 22-24, in Hartford, Connecticut. Continue Reading »===> Posted on September 14th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments...
The AOPA Air Safety Institute now offers a free safety quiz on stalls and spins. Officials say pilots should take the quiz, then find a qualified instructor to demonstrate the newly acquired knowledge. Continue Reading »===> Posted on September 14th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN...
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — On Oct. 1 the Air Zoo will open a 50,000-square-foot expansion, which will house "Space: Dare to Dream" as well as additional exhibits about women in aviation. Space: Dare to Dream, is an interactive exhibit that pays tribute to the dreamers who dared to find answers to our existence...
The Scottsdale Air Fair will return to the Scottsdale Airport [Arizona] on November 5 and 6. The air fair was canceled in the aftermath of 9/11 attacks ten years ago. Hosted by the City of Scottsdale, the air fair supports the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program and other community organizations...
"Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) are the future," according to the September 2011 European Aviation Safety Agency newsletter. Three pages of the eight-page newsletter are dedicated to UAS, which includes some quotable nuggets:"to fully achieve the UAS industry's vision, UAS will come in all shapes and...
LAKELAND, Florida -- Stacie L. Rine has been named Director of Business Development for the Sun 'n Fun. In making the announcement, Sun 'n Fun President John R. "Lites" Leenhouts said he was impressed not only with Rine’s strong business and communications background but also with her extensive flying...
Get a sense of aviation history with a B-17, B-25 and other warbirds at the I-X Piston Power Show, slated for Sept. 30-Oct. 2, in Cleveland, a showcase of cars, bikes, and planes — all things piston powered. Continue Reading »===> Posted on September 14th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. &...
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: 1 Fatal. Location: Houma, La. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly...
Spirit Airlines has proven there is room in the mature US market for a new model and unusual network strategy.
By MARK J. DONOVAN As I recently celebrated my 49th birthday, I couldn’t help but be a bit reflective about my life to date. I’m quickly nearing the half century mark and still feel I’ve got a lot more to accomplish, but a lot less time to do it. By most accounts I’ve done a lot — went to...
Some would label her "kind," "sweet," or "polite." Being her pilot-dad, I label her "situationally aware." I'm speaking of my daughter Brenna. She has an ability to see what's going on in all directions around her. Whether on a soccer field (where she excels) or in the classroom (where she also excels...
In a recent interview with Forbes, Virgin Atlantic's flamboyant chairman, Richard Branson revealed the carrier is near a decision on joining one of the three global alliances. Virgin is one of the largest airlines still unaligned and its home base at London’s crowded Heathrow Airport makes it an especially...
Hopes for avoiding another showdown over FAA funding that caused staff furloughs and project delays this summer dimmed on Thursday, as the U.S. Senate was stalled in a partisan standoff over transportation funding and a separate disaster aid bill, according to a report at EAA.org. Continue Reading &...
The FAA has approved a new fuel that meets a “very low lead” (VLL) specification for use in all aircraft currently operating on 100LL. Continue Reading »===> Posted on September 15th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
Taiwan's airlines are gearing up for a boom in visitors from Mainland China. Taiwan’s Transportation and Communications Minister Mao Chikuo has urged Taiwanese carriers to purchase more aircraft before the number of Mainland tourists permitted to visit the island increases from 5 million presently...
By Ben SclairThe U.S. Senate passed legislation today (Thursday, September 15) that extends funding for the FAA four months and avoids a second partial FAA shutdown. The following quote on the topic blows me away. "It is a positive step for the country that the Congress has passed this historic combination...
Remos Aircraft has rolled out another configuration of the GX series: The GXeLITE. With a base price of $133,924, the GXeLITE is configured for day/VFR only. Continue Reading »===> Posted on September 15th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
Congested Beijing is building fresh airport capacity that will see it become the world's largest aviation hub, leaving London - currently the world's busiest system of airports - and even ambitious Dubai in its wake. Beijing's new airport at Daxing south of the city could have up to nine runways and...
A partnership between the Experimental Aircraft Association and Sporty’s Pilot Shop has now allowed more than 10,000 EAA Young Eagles to pursue aviation interests beyond a first flight through Sporty’s Complete Flight Training Course. Continue Reading »===> Posted on September 15th, 2011 by...
Zenith Aircraft Co.'s 20th annual Fly-In Gathering will kick off Friday afternoon at the kit manufacturer's factory at Mexico Memorial Airport (KMYJ) in central Missouri, followed by Open Hangar Day Saturday, which includes tours of the factory, as well as a display of Zenith's factory-demonstrator...
The deadline for applications for the 2012 General Aviation Awards Program (GAAP) is Sept. 30. Continue Reading »===> Posted on September 15th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
The FAA and Australia’s Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism have reached a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to continue research and development of clean, sustainable alternative aviation fuels. Continue Reading »===> Posted on September 15th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. ©...
