The donation of an infrared camera from Hawker Beechcraft Corp. and Max-Viz will provide students in Kansas State University Salina's avionics program the opportunity to train using the latest technology. Continue Reading »===> Posted on November 9th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN...
Duncan Aviation’s avionics experts give a quick overview of the FAA’s NextGen Initiative in their recent ebook, "Straight Talk About NextGen." Continue Reading »===> Posted on November 9th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
Landmark Aviation has begun operations at Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Florida. Continue Reading »===> Posted on November 9th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
JETTECH has been awarded a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for new Garmin G600 “Glass Panel” Dual EFIS installation specifically for Cheyenne III, IIIA and 400LS aircraft. Continue Reading »===> Posted on November 9th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
For years, guests at Fantasy of Flight in Polk City, Fla., have been able to experience the thrill of flight vicariously through the stories of daring pilots, told both live and through multimedia exhibits. Many have even upgraded their experience to include a hot air balloon ride or biplane ride. But...
The University Aviation Association's 2011 John K. Lauber Safety Award was awarded to Dr. Randal J. DeMik of Lewis University. Continue Reading »===> Posted on November 9th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
WSI (Weather Services International)has launched an iPad app for its Pilotbrief Optima service, the new online version of WSI Pilotbrief. Continue Reading »===> Posted on November 9th, 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: Piper Cherokee Injuries: 1 Fatal. Location: Naytahwaush, Minn. Aircraft damage: Destroyed....
Philippine Airlines (PAL) is not ready to abandon the domestic market – at least not yet. The floundering flag carrier, which has seen its share of the Philippine domestic steadily slip in recent years, plans to add back some domestic capacity in 2012 as its previously-reduced A320 fleet expands...
Everyone at General Aviation News would like to thank all of the veterans across the country for their service and sacrifice. Continue Reading »===> Posted on November 10th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
When Chris Gschwendtner was airlifted to a field hospital after a rocket exploded next to him in Bagdad, no one could look ahead and see where he is today. The concussion of the explosion left the young infantryman with a traumatic brain injury (TBI), the hidden injury so common to those serving in...
Cessna is joining forces with Veterans Airlift Command to provide free transportation for injured veterans. Cessna has designated a Citation Mustang, named the "American Patriot," to fly VAC missions, the first of which will occur Nov. 10. Continue Reading »===> Posted on November 10th, 2011 by...
Japan Airlines Corp (JAL) generated a solid profit results in the six months ended 30-Sep-2011 (1HFY2011) with an operating profit of JPY106.1 billion (USD1.4 billion) and a net profit of USD1.3 billion (JPY97.4 billion) on revenues of USD7.7 billion (JPY599.8 billion). The results were an encouraging...
Singapore Airlines (SIA) faces a bleak outlook for its fiscal second half as fuel prices remain high and yields are at risk of dropping further due to the challenging economic conditions Europe. SIA mainline yields dropped 1% in the quarter ending 30-Sep-2011 (2QFY2011/12) despite the increase in fuel...
Air show legends Jim and Ernie Moser, Julie Clark, Steve Oliver and Suzanne Asbury-Oliver will be inducted into the International Council of Airshows (ICAS) Foundation Hall of Fame on Dec. 7, in Las Vegas during the annual ICAS Chairman's Banquet. Continue Reading »===> Posted on November 10th...
The Board of Directors of the Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) recently accepted Doug Stewart's resignation from the board, then voted unanimously to appoint him as the organization’s first executive director. Continue Reading »===> Posted on November 10th, 2011 by Janice Wood...
FuelerLinx has released the latest version of its aviation fuel planning software, with a new feature that displays operators’ own negotiated contract fuel prices on an interactive route map. The patented new feature, called Axiom Fuel Planner, displays real time fuel prices at all airports in range...
Jet Aviation Teterboro has opened a new avionics shop and received a limited instrument and limited radio rating from the FAA. Continue Reading »===> Posted on November 10th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
Now available is "TIP TANKS: Design and Fabrication For Designers and Homebuilders." Continue Reading »===> Posted on November 10th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
Eclipse Aerospace, Inc. (EAI) and LoPresti Engineering have reached an agreement to bring additional aerospace technologies to the Eclipse platform. LoPresti will add further performance enhancements to the list of factory options, as well as joining with Eclipse to offer its new "NeverFlat" LifeSaver...
Caribbean Flying Adventures, a pilots guide for the Bahamas and Caribbean, will hold its Inaugural Fly-In to Puerto Rico Dec. 8-13. At the same time, Caribbean Flying Adventures is launching a free “Flying Ambassador” service for U.S. and Canadian pilots. Continue Reading »===> Posted on November...
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: American Champion Scout Injuries: None. Location: Clarksville, Tenn. Aircraft damage: Substantial...
Air France-KLM plans to expedite and intensify restructuring efforts as the group, Europe’s second-largest airline by revenue, struggles under its debt burden and misses earnings targets. The group, the worst performing of Europe’s big three network carriers, reported a steep slide in profitability...
Both Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and Prime Minister (soon to be President again?) Vladimir Putin have in the last week spoken of plans to build a network of regional airports in Russia (Medvedev) and of making “an infrastructure, transport breakthrough” by modernising its road system...
Q: I'm curious about the procedure for cycling a constant speed propeller on run up. Three times seems to be a tradition, but I can't find anything that supports this as a good habit. Continue Reading »===> Posted on November 13th, 2011 by Paul McBride. No comments. © GAN 2011.
By SPARKY BARNES SARGENT A new group, “Friends of Naval Air Station (NAS) Ottumwa,” has recently been formed to preserve the history and Naval aviation heritage of the Ottumwa, Iowa, airport. Continue Reading »===> Posted on November 13th, 2011 by GAN Staff. No comments. © GAN 2011.
Euroepan air navigation service providers will be handling almost 11.5 million aircraft movements per annum within seven years, according to the latest medium-term outlook from EUROCONTROL. IFR flight movements are expected to grow at an average rate of 2.8% over the 2011 to 2017, just slightly lower...
Skymark Airlines, Japan’s third largest carrier, expects its profitable run to continue in the current fiscal year through Mar-2012 with the carrier, like Japan Airlines, upwardly revising its operating profit forecast for the full year. The LCC has revised its profit forecast upward by 21% to...
Even though he's officially retired, Burt Rutan is working on a new design, Model 372-3, a combination wing ship and seaplane, according to a report at EAA.org. Continue Reading »===> Posted on November 13th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
An experiment in flight training has officially opened at the new Redbird Skyport in San Marcos, Texas. In a report at AOPA.org, John King, co-founder of King Schools, is quoted as saying: “We're going to change the way we train pilots.” Read Ian Twombly's full report here. Continue Reading »...
