Changes to the GI Bill have recently taken effect that include flight-training benefits for veterans. According to a report at AVweb, the benefits will pay up to $10,000 per year to cover flight-school fees and tuition. Continue Reading »===> Posted on October 9th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments...
For the first time in history, full-scale electric-powered aircraft have performed in competition, taking the top two spots in the CAFE Green Flight Challenge, organized in part by NASA. According to a story at Government Computer News, the winning team, Pipistrel-USA.com, based at Penn State University...
Nearly one-third of the 32 million international passengers travelling to/from India in 2009/10 travelled on international carriers, leveraging sixth freedom rights, with only a third of current weekly seats and ASKs deployed international from India being operated by Indian carriers. Carriers such...
The National Aeronautic Association will present this year's Wesley L. McDonald Elder Statesman of Aviation Awards to General Jack Dailey, Leon Potts, James Coyne, and John Cashman. Continue Reading »===> Posted on October 9th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
SmartBag Digital Tradeshow Bag will debut at the National Business Aviation Association’s Annual Convention, which kicks off Monday, Oct. 10, in Las Vegas. The program was developed to simplify the process of sharing information and reduce the massive amount of printed materials that are wasted on...
A spectacular flight above Lake Lucerne, at the heart of Switzerland, featured a gathering of the essential components of the Breitling “fleet,” with the seven L-39C Albatros planes composing the Breitling Jet Team (the world’s largest civilian aerobatics team flying on jets); the Breitling Super...
Rain on Saturday and wet field conditions on Sunday kept the early birds at Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome in New York on the ground last weekend. But more than 250 people danced around mud puddles at the field and visited the museum’s four hangars filled with more than 60 antique airplanes, automobiles...
The National Transportation Safety Board will hold a two-day forum on safety issues related to the oversight of public aircraft operations on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1, in Washington, D.C. Continue Reading »===> Posted on October 9th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
Duncan Aviation’s first mobile application is now available for download on iPads, giving operators access to information about the company’s service locations, contact information and department listings. Continue Reading »===> Posted on October 9th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. ©...
Mid-Canada Mod Center (MC2) is on the move to new facilities. At the end of October it will start its relocation from a mid-field complex to new facilities in the North End Business Aviation Section of the Lester B Pearson International Airport (YYZ). Continue Reading »===> Posted on October 9th...
Wichita Aero Club's October Business Luncheon will feature Barry Eccleston, president and CEO of Airbus Americas, who is also a private pilot. Continue Reading »===> Posted on October 9th, 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: Two Cessna 150s. Injuries: 2 Fatal, 1 Serious, 1 Minor. Location: Alexandria, La. Aircraft...
The world’s airports reported slower passenger traffic growth in Aug-2011 and an air freight performance that “does not paint a particularly rosy picture”, airports body Airports Council International (ACI World) said. After comments last month that it was cautiously optimistic about...
With the second phase of growth in Indian aviation expected to come from Tier-II and Tier-III cities, almost all domestic airlines are looking to connect these smaller cities for expansion. The regional market is currently under-penetrated and demand is growing at nearly double the pace at the metros...
For those who have been befuddled by the ongoing assaults on aviation in the UK, there has been some validation of their misgivings, but little cause for optimism. A letter dated August 12 to Olivier Jankovec, director general of the Brussels-based Airports Council International has been leaked to...
Readers write to me from time to time. I'm glad they do. The wonders of the computer age allow us to communicate with each other more easily and productively than ever before. Email doesn't cost a thing, and with the ability to attach photos, as well as links to videos or other content, means that virtually...
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Cost overruns, time delays, and management mistakes are all causing the NextGen program to be at risk. Continue Reading »===> Posted on October 10th, 2011 by Charles Spence. No comments. © GAN 2011.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last week, a total of 134 members of the U.S. House of Representatives signed letters to the Joint Committee on Deficit Reduction — the new Super Committee — and to House and Senate leadership expressing strong opposition to the Obama administration’s proposal to impose a $...
Country music singer and pilot Aaron Tippin recently completed his check ride in "FIFI," the only flying B-29 in the world. Continue Reading »===> Posted on October 10th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
Cessna Aircraft Co. introduced the new Citation Latitude mid-size business jet on opening day of the 64th NBAA Annual Meeting and Convention. This is Cessna's second new product announcement in the past 14 days; the company launched the Citation M2 light business jet Sept. 26. Continue Reading »...
On opening day of the NBAA convention in Las Vegas, Piper Aircraft unveiled design enhancements for its signature series of 2012 M-Class single engine business aircraft, including the turboprop Meridian, pressurized piston Mirage, and unpressurized piston Matrix (pictured below). Continue Reading »...
Nextant Aerospace has received FAA certification for its Nextant 400XT aircraft, a completely "remanufactured" business jet. Continue Reading »===> Posted on October 10th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
The Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) will receive the Frank G. Brewer Trophy for Aviation Education Continue Reading »===> Posted on October 10th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
E-Mag is celebrating seven years in the ignition business, with serial numbers now well over 2000. To mark the occasion, the Texas company is expanding its community give-back program, called the E-MAG Grass-Roots Project. Customers who buy ignitions from Sept. 19 to Nov. 30, 2011, can tell the company...
The World War II Fighter Aircraft Foundation Museum Restoration Center at Florida's Kissimmee Airport (ISM) is now open for tours. Continue Reading »===> Posted on October 10th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
Adventure Pilot has added Geo-Referenced Approach Plates and Airport Diagrams on the Version 6 software update for iFly GPS, as well as ADS-B Weather Support for third party ADS-B weather devices. Continue Reading »===> Posted on October 10th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
Coradine Aviation Systems has released a major update to its logbooks for iPhone and iPad – LogTen Pro 6.0. One of the most important features of the latest version of LogTen Pro is the integration of Apple’s iCloud, company officials said. Continue Reading »===> Posted on October 10th, 2011...
Delaware Economic Development Office officials along with Summit Aviation employees recently celebrated the unveiling of Summit’s new 78,000-square-foot expansion at Summit Airport in Middletown, Del. Continue Reading »===> Posted on October 10th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN...
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: Cessna P210. Injuries: 1 Minor. Location: Rifle, Colo. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly...
Air Canada, Canada’s largest carrier, and the much smaller Porter Airlines, reported improved load factors in the summer-winter transitional month of Sep-2011, while the nation’s second largest carrier and largest LCC, WestJet, reported weaker-than-expected load factors. This weakening load...
