These November 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: Skybolt Injuries: 2 Fatal. Location: Altus, Okla. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly...
While its peers posted losses, Republic Airways Holdings managed a USD9 million profit on a 7.9% increase in operating revenues to USD767.9 million during the third quarter, despite struggles with its branded division, Frontier, which posted a USD4 million GAAP loss. Frontier was the company’...
Just for the sake of argument, let's assume that you and I are neighbors or, at the very least, friends who have a common interest. We know each other. We're not all that close, but we recognize each other when we pass in the supermarket aisle, and we're comfortable making small talk. Given that sort...
Asiana Airlines has unveiled a new medium-term business plan which envisions capacity and fleet growth of 25% over the next four years as the South Korean carrier aims to break into the top 10 global airline rankings. Asiana plans to focus over the medium term on expanding its relatively small long-...
The Coalition to Save Our GPS has asked (download letter to FCC and release) the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to "promptly rule" that Lightsquared can never use the upper mobile satellite spectrum (MSS) band for high powered terrestrial (cellular) operations. In January, Lightsquared was...
Washington State seaplane enthusiast Doug Tomczak can now dock a seaplane at his Lake Whatcom property. His initial application for a seaplane dock was approved by the local county planning department with some conditions, but because of a concern about the possible spread of invasive species, the Washington...
The woes continue for Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) with ongoing losses amid allegations of mismanagement, deteriorating economic conditions and a worsening corporate image for the national carrier. Talk of bankruptcy has continued to surround the carrier. The carrier has generated losses...
India was the fastest growing domestic market in the world in Sep-2011 with 18.4% year-on-year growth. Traffic growth in the India market exceeded the growth rate seen in China (9.7%) and Brazil (7.5%) in Sep-2011, and was considerably more robust than the global growth rate of 3.8%. India's domestic...
India is negotiating with African nations for fifth freedom rights to enable the nation's airlines to operate to destinations in Latin America. If such a freedom were permitted, Indian airlines would be able to operate from a destination in Africa to Latin American destinations, while African airlines...
Fantasy of Flight will host its Fifth Annual Roar n' Soar, a two-day racing extravaganza showcasing the classic racing machines built for land, sea or air. Continue Reading »===> Posted on November 8th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
Less than a week remains to apply for one of the many Women in Aviation, International (WAI) scholarships which will be distributed at WAI’s annual conference early next year. For 2012, 68 individual scholarships valued at $470,431 will be awarded. Continue Reading »===> Posted on November 8th...
In honor of Veterans Day, Sgt. Orville Smith will give a special presentation, “A Day in the Life of a Vietnam Soldier,” to Air Zoo visitors on Saturday, Nov. 12, at 2 p.m. Continue Reading »===> Posted on November 8th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
Shed some light on your after-dark pre-flights with the same flashlight police use from Smith & Wesson, now available from Sporty's. Continue Reading »===> Posted on November 8th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
Hoffman Engineering has received FAA TSO authorization of its LED standard and dual mode aircraft navigation and position lights. Continue Reading »===> Posted on November 8th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
The University Aviation Association (UAA) awarded its 2011 Frank E. Sorenson Award to Dr. R. Troy Allen, Assistant Dean, College of Graduate Studies, Indiana State University (ISU). Continue Reading »===> Posted on November 8th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
Released in hardcover just a few months ago at AirVenture, "Together We Fly: Voices From the DC-3" is now available in a softcover edition. Continue Reading »===> Posted on November 8th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
These November 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 172. Injuries: None. Location: Luray, Va. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly...
While its US counterparts struggle to restructure, Chorus Aviation, the holding company operating Jazz Airlines, posted net income of CAD13.9 million in the third quarter on CAD411.7 million in operating revenues up 8.6%. Net income was down from the CAD16.3 million posted in the year-ago quarter....
Brazil hosts the World Cup in 2014 and the Summer Olympics in 2016 but is struggling to update its airports and add capacity in time. In 2010, the government announced that rather than rely on state airports agency Infraero to undertake the necessary work, it would seek concessions contracts from private...
Following the rest of the industry and bringing the third quarter, North American airline earnings season to a close, WestJet posted CAD39.2 million profit, down 10.4% on a 13.3% uptick in revenues to CAD 775.3 million. However, it missed its consensus target. The company attributed its results to...
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Despite a united front by aviation groups and strong support from many in Congress, general aviation’s struggle over fuel taxes and a proposed $100 per flight user fee for business flights is reaching a higher pitch as the federal government intensifies its attempts to reduce...
Ryanair, the world’s largest airline by international passenger numbers, raised its full-year profit target by 10% to EUR440 million, as higher yields are expected to offset stubbornly high fuel prices. The carrier reported a 20% increase in adjusted profit after tax in 1HFY2012 (six months ended...
Kenya Airways remained profitable for the six months ended Sep-2011, despite high oil prices and the European economic climate, due to strong passenger demand and its continuing route expansion. The East African carrier plans to continue with its aggressive expansion plans, aiming to begin additional...
The FAA recently launched an outreach campaign for the general aviation community to increase wildlife strike reporting by pilots, airport sponsors, mechanics, engine manufacturers, students at aviation schools, and aviation organizations. Continue Reading »===> Posted on November 9th, 2011 by...
A fix is in the works for a glitch caused by the Apple iOS 5 update for the iPad. Continue Reading »===> Posted on November 9th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
Taiwan’s EVA Air aims to focus on further expanding its cross-Straits operation as it takes delivery of new narrowbody aircraft. Expansion of EVA’s relatively limited long-haul operation is unlikely as long as there is an opportunity to add capacity in the lucrative cross-Straits market....
Emirates global connectivity – 161 widebodies flying to 116 destinations in 67 countries – comes at a price: the airline keenly feels the sting of global economic conditions and other crises. Despite this, it still proudly wears the moniker of ‘world’s fastest...
Sales of pre-owned business jets increased by 11% through the first nine months of 2011, according to a monthly report recently published by JETNET LLC. The research company also said that average asking prices on business jets fell by 19.6% in the January-September period, more than erasing a modest...
"You will learn more about your Cessna airplane than 99% of Cessna owners ever will,” says Cessna Pilots Association Executive Director John Frank. That is, if you take the CPA Systems and Procedures Course. Continue Reading »===> Posted on November 9th, 2011 by Ben Sclair. No comments. ©...
Irwin International Inc. recently acquired California Power Systems, moving its operations from San Leandro, Calif., to Corona, Calif. Continue Reading »===> Posted on November 9th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
