Following everyone else in the industry, Allegiant reported falling profits on rising revenues as it posted a 27.9% decline in profits to USD9.5 million on a 17% increase in operating revenues to USD191.5 million. Net as a percent of total operating revenue dropped three points to 5%. Its EBITDA margin...
Spirit Airlines experienced a 55.2% decline in profitability in the third quarter when it posted net income of USD27.7 million, despite a 41.8% increase in revenues to USD288.7 million. This revenue increase overwhelmed the 33.7% increase in operating expenses which came in at USD244.1 million. The...
Parents make all sorts of sacrifices for their children. One of the greatest — at least in the aviation world — is selling an airplane because a baby is on the way. Earlier this year, when I ran into Eric Adams from Lakeland, Fla., at Sun ’n Fun, he was carefully placing FOR SALE signs on his...
A Courtesy Car Project is doing more than transporting pilots who fly into Alexandria Field Airport (N85) in Pittstown, N.J. It's part of an initiative to open doors to the next generation of students in science, technology, engineering and math. Even better, it's boosting the airport's image in the...
A united aviation industry coalition of nearly 30 organizations is opposing proposed tax increases, which would lead to significant job loss across all sectors of the industry and the U.S. Continue Reading »===> Posted on October 30th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
When the next Able Flight scholarship winners prepare for a flight, they'll have the option of doing so with ForeFlight's Mobile HD software. ForeFlight, a provider of aviation software for pilots, is the newest sponsor of Able Flight's unique flight training program for people with physical disabilities...
Have you heard about NextGen? In his blog in the Air Facts Journal, John Zimmerman notes it’s the FAA’s plan for a Next Generation Air Transportation System, and it’s going to"save pilots money, protect the environment, improve safety and generally solve all the world’s problems." But there’...
The FAA is taking more action to cut down on the growing problem of lasers being pointed at aircraft by establishing a new website to make it easier to report laser incidents and to obtain information on the subject. Continue Reading »===> Posted on October 30th, 2011 by Charles Spence. No comments...
As the United States approaches the 70th anniversary of its involvement in World War II, one of the most famous aircraft from that war recently reached two milestones in its restoration at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Both wings were mated and the landing gear was extended on the "Memphis...
Back in November 2010 I wrote a blog about separating ethanol from E10 by a method that is commonly known as "washing." Looks like pilots don't get it. Continue Reading »===> Posted on October 30th, 2011 by Kent Misegades. No comments. © GAN 2011.
What if an aircraft could take off and stay in flight – forever? Continue Reading »===> Posted on October 30th, 2011 by Janice Wood. 1 comment. © GAN 2011.
Centurion Aircraft Engines now also offers the 155-hp diesel aircraft engine Centurion 2.0s for retrofitting the Diamond DA40. Continue Reading »===> Posted on October 30th, 2011 by Janice Wood. 1 comment. © GAN 2011.
These October 2009 accident reports are provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, they are intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Piper Cub. Injuries: 1 Serious, 1 Minor. Location: Rosemount, Minn. Aircraft damage: Substantial...
This is the fourth in a series of articles looking at the impact of NextGen on GA pilots. By understanding a little more of the technological side of the National Airspace System, GA pilots will not only improve their piloting skills, but will learn that each new advancement is a building block for...
For years, the aviation calendar used to go something like this: Oshkosh (now known as AirVenture) ended in the first days of August. Later that fall we had the AOPA and NBAA events and that appeared to be largely the end of shows until a new season launched. In fact, it was a rather long winter until...
Aeromexico has recorded another strong quarter of profits and expects continuing favourable market conditions in Mexico despite the challenging global economic environment. As a result, Mexico’s only remaining legacy airline is planning to increase capacity by another 12% to 13% in 2012, driven...
Continue Reading »===> Posted on October 31st, 2011 by Ben Sclair. No comments. © GAN 2011.
A ruling by a federal judge in California allowed the Center for Environmental Health (CEH) to proceed with a lawsuit against FBOs and avgas distributors under state law, but did not address the businesses' claim that federal law preempts state regulations on avgas, according to a report at AOPA.org...
Yes, says Bob Claypool in an opinion piece on the Air Facts Journal. Executive VP of the United Flying Octogenarians, Claypool said older pilots are even safer than younger pilots. Read his post here, then weigh in. Continue Reading »===> Posted on October 31st, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments...
Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways and flydubai are majority state-owned – 100% for Etihad and flydubai, 50% for Qatar – and all three have been among the brightest growth stories in a region already noted for its rapid development. Now the three look set to join the ranks of Middle Eastern...
The Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) has published a progress report based on comments received about the six proposed projects distilled from the Pilot Training Reform Symposium held earlier this year. Continue Reading »===> Posted on October 31st, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments...
Ok, it's not GA, but it's really cool: Columnist Ben Visser forwarded this short video of Boeing building a 737 for Southwest Airlines ... in just 2 minutes, 30 seconds. Check it out here or click more. Continue Reading »===> Posted on October 31st, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN...
Almost 1,000 people attended the first-ever Southeast Aviation Show at South Carolina's Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU) Saturday, Oct. 29. Weather had a big impact on the show. Rain the day before no doubt kept some pilots from flying in, while the keynote speaker, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association...
Aviation Nation, the annual Open House and largest free public event in Nevada, returns Nov. 12-13 to Nellis Air Force Base. Continue Reading »===> Posted on October 31st, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
The winners of the annual Iowa Aviation Photography Contest have been announced. Each winner will receive customized framed certificates for their entries. Winning photos will also be featured on the Office of Aviation website and in other material used in aviation outreach and education efforts that...
Aircraft Spruce is now stocking a new step stool, The Shure-Step II, a 10-inch-high step stool that will not tip or slip during use for aircraft maintenance. Continue Reading »===> Posted on October 31st, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
These October 2009 accident reports are provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, they are intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Piper Cherokee Lance. Injuries: None. Location: Whiteville, N.C. Aircraft damage: Substantial...
