The world’s airlines still in survival mode - IATA

December 30, 2009, 10:02 pm

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported international scheduled traffic (RPKs) rose 2.1% year-on-year in Nov-2009, while freight demand recorded a 9.5% improvement. Director General and CEO, Giovanni Bisignani, stated, “demand...

Capital woes for SAS? Finnair lost-luggage situation now under control

December 30, 2009, 9:06 pm

SAS dropped 3.6%, after a report in Danish Business Daily, Børsen, claimed the airline has already spent the majority of the USD850 million it raised from its rights issue, raising concerns that further capital injections may be required.

United plans USD500 million note offering: Americas Share Wrap

December 30, 2009, 9:04 pm

United Airlines’ shares gained 1.0% yesterday, as the carrier announced plans to offer USD500 million of senior secured notes due in 2013.

Airbus falls short of A380 delivery mark, Aircastle continues surge – Suppliers Share Wrap

December 30, 2009, 9:02 pm

European aircraft manufacturer Airbus’ woes with the A380 linger on. After initially forecasting 21 deliveries for the aircraft in late 2008, the manufacturer revised the target to 18, then 14, during the year and confirmed yesterday that it will...

How will EgyptAir meet the threat of Air Arabia Egypt in 2010?

December 30, 2009, 9:02 pm

After several successful years that have seen EgyptAir gain access to the Star Alliance and lanch its own regional subsidiary, EgyptAir Express, Egypt’s national carrier faces a major new competitive threat in the form of Air Arabia’s latest JV,...

AirAsia optimistic about 2010; Ryanair’s airport battles continue

December 30, 2009, 8:28 pm

AirAsia’s shares declined 2.2% yesterday, with the carrier’s CEO, Tony Fernandes, in an interview with today's Business Times, stating the LCC is optimistic about the airline’s prospects for next year, with forward bookings “looking good”...

Flying the Flight Design CTLS

December 29, 2009, 2:24 pm

Two-place airplanes are often used as trainer aircraft because they are less expensive to rent than four-place designs. Yet once that private pilot ticket is in your hand, you may look for a larger airplane for cross-country flights because a...

Job description for next EAA president posted

December 29, 2009, 1:52 pm

Looking for a new job or know someone who would be great as the next president of EAA? The association’s search firm, Korn/Ferry, has posted a position description for the post online. You can check it out here. President Tom Poberezny assumed...

Paper or plastic?

December 29, 2009, 12:10 pm

Still have your paper pilot certificate? It won’t be any good after March 31, 2010. That’s when paper certificates expire, according to FAA officials, who have set up a special web page for pilots to replace their certificates....

Eclipse rises

December 29, 2009, 11:56 am

2009 was a stormy year for New Mexico’s budding aviation industry, when most companies faced a significant drop in demand for products and services, according to a story in the New Mexico Business Weekly. But the clouds started to part a bit by...

Vermont FBO installs wind turbine

December 29, 2009, 11:08 am

In a first for the renewables and aviation industries, Heritage Aviation, the new general aviation facility at the Burlington International Airport (BTV) in Vermont, has installed a wind turbine on-site at its new facility. It is a Northwind 100, a...

National Hall of Fame Class of 2010

December 29, 2009, 9:07 am

The National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF)’s Class of 2010 has been unveiled. Those who will be inducted are Captain Alan Bean, astronaut and lunar module pilot on Apollo 12, man’s second lunar landing; Warren Grimes, father of aircraft...

Biplane Fly-In slated for Ranger Airfield

December 29, 2009, 8:54 am

The International Biplane Association will hold its 2010 Fly-In at historic Ranger Airfield (F23) in Ranger, Texas. ... read the rest of Biplane Fly-In slated for Ranger Airfield (134 words)

New CPS catalog now available

December 29, 2009, 7:27 am

The  2010 California Power Systems (CPS) catalog is now available. The catalog has more than 500 pages of everything for outfitting, owning, and maintaining an ultralight or homebuilt aircraft, according to company officials. The catalog includes...

Rotax training center opens new facility

December 29, 2009, 7:18 am

California Power Systems, the only West Coast Rotax Training Center, recently completed a new training and maintenance facility at the company’s Oakland International Airport (OAK) North Field facility.... read the rest of Rotax training...

Arizona bizav association slates scholarship benefit

December 29, 2009, 7:01 am

The Arizona Business Aviation Association (AZBAA) will hold its Ninth Annual AZBAA Aviation Benefit & Reception on March 26 and 27 in Scottsdale, Ariz. Proceeds will benefit a scholarship endowment for students pursuing careers in business...

Will my engine benefit from new technology?

December 28, 2009, 4:31 pm

Q: The O233 LSA engine uses the new E-mag electronic ignition that they say advances the timing to 38° BTDC, much like other systems. Does this much spark advance also have Lycoming’s blessing for the O320 and O360? I realize that the spark...

Airport uses billboards to boost business

December 28, 2009, 2:31 pm

Chicago Executive Airport (CEA) recently launched an estimated $25,000 outdoor advertising campaign designed to promote the airport and the benefits of general aviation. The outdoor sign campaign is a cooperative effort of Signature Flight Services,...

Insurance agency helps fund safety quizzes

December 28, 2009, 1:59 pm

The AOPA Insurance Agency, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, recently presented a check to the AOPA Air Safety Foundation to help develop and distribute the foundation’s safety quizzes, available online free...

Sonex jet runs engine for the first time

December 28, 2009, 1:52 pm

The SubSonex, a jet-powered homebuilt aircraft being developed by Sonex Aircraft, LLC, completed its first engine run last week at the company’s Oshkosh, Wisconsin, headquarters, according to a report at EAA.org. Sonex Founder John Monnett, who...

Looking back at the year in business aviation

December 28, 2009, 1:45 pm

The aviation community faced many challenges in 2009. The TSA’s controversial Large Aircraft Security Program proposal, the aircraft emissions proposals introduced in the U.S. and overseas, continuing concerns over user fees as part of FAA...

Copperstate Fly-In DVD released

December 28, 2009, 1:40 pm

Sunburst Video Productions has released a DVD of the 2009 Copperstate Fly-In at Casa Grande Airport in Arizona. The DVD is $15, plus shipping and handling. Several short preview clips have been placed on the company’s website. For more...

Sporty’s spots trends in flying

December 28, 2009, 12:17 pm

Sporty’s officials report that by studying the company’s sales history, they can spot trends in general aviation early. So what do Sporty’s officials expect to see going into 2010? Pilots are flying “smarter,” which...

Find a five-star FBO

December 28, 2009, 7:30 am

Pilots can now rate their experiences at FBOs with GlobalAir.com’s new five-star rating system. The system does not permit comments. However, rating scores will be averaged on the site, ranking from one to five stars. Users can rate an FBO on...

Duncan Aviation launches e-mail newsletter

December 28, 2009, 7:13 am

Duncan Aviation has repackaged its technical newsletter, Duncan Intelligence, in an e-mail/online format. Now delivered monthly, subscribers get instant access to more information relevant to the operation of business aircraft, including technical...

Foundation opens 2010 scholarship program

December 28, 2009, 7:09 am

Applications are now available online for scholarships from the Georgia Business Aviation Association (GBAA) Foundation. For full-time students, scholarships are available to Georgia high school graduates enrolled at accredited U.S. colleges and...

Pilots use politics to protect airport

December 27, 2009, 6:47 pm

Pilots in eastern Washington are celebrating a victory in the fight to keep Vista Field Airport (S98) open. According to John Dobson, president of the Washington Pilots Association, efforts to keep the airport from being shut down for redevelopment...

FAA reauthorization hits another snag

December 27, 2009, 6:23 pm

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The FAA has had its problems getting reauthorization on track. To keep the agency in business, Congress has passed yet another temporary extension, something that has been going on for more than two years. Even some Senators are...

Want to share your hangar?

December 27, 2009, 3:28 pm

By JOHN SCHUSSLER for General Aviation News Rental hangar tenants sometimes ask their landlords if they can sublease hangar space to someone else. Maybe a second airplane will fit in the hangar or the airplane will be gone several months and someone...

Oshkosh to celebrate Cherokee’s 50th anniversary

December 27, 2009, 3:02 pm

One of the iconic general aviation airplanes of the past half-century, the Piper Cherokee, will be honored this summer at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, at Wittman Regional Airport July 26-Aug. 1. ... read the rest of Oshkosh to celebrate Cherokee’s...

Delivery positions for MySky MS-1 available

December 27, 2009, 9:59 am

MySky Aircraft, Inc., developer of the MS-1 second-generation Light Sport Aircraft, is now accepting orders for the new airplane. The first deliveries of production models are expected in November 2010. ... read the rest of Delivery positions for...

Protect your logbook and stay organized

December 27, 2009, 9:50 am

For most pilots, their logbook is more than just a record of flights, it is a collection of flying memories. Now Sporty’s offers a variety of ways to protect and organize your logbook with its Flight Log Case/Organizers. These organizers are...

FAA approves Runway Visual Range system

December 27, 2009, 9:36 am

The FAA has approved Vaisala AviMet PC-Based Runway Visual Range (RVR) system for airports across the country. Runway Visual Range is a calculated assessment of the distance that a pilot can see down a runway. Prevailing weather conditions have the...

First Landings now Remos service center

December 27, 2009, 9:01 am

First Landings Aviation, a Sport Pilot flight school based at Orlando Apopka Airport (X04) in Florida, has earned a Remos Service Center designation. To earn this designation, First Landings Aviation attended a Remos specific Aero Technical...

Fatigue contributes to fatal crash

December 27, 2009, 8:20 am

This December 2007 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. Location: Woodland, Ala....

Happy Holidays!

December 23, 2009, 7:38 pm

The offices of General Aviation News will be closed Dec. 23 through Dec. 25 in observance of Christmas. The Pulse will return to your e-mail boxes Monday, Dec. 28. We wish everyone a happy holiday!

Christmas comes early for college

December 23, 2009, 7:32 pm

Christmas came a little early to Clover Park Technical College in Lakewood, Washington, with the arrival of a 1957 Tri-Pacer during the first week of December. The vintage airplane, painted bright red, was donated to the school by Dennis Urfer of...

Track Santa’s flight

December 23, 2009, 6:59 pm

Where in the world is Santa Claus? That’s a question millions of children ask on Christmas Eve. On the big night, the answer will be only a toll-free call away. Verizon Business is teaming with the North American Aerospace Defense Command...

FAA gives Santa thumbs-up for takeoff

December 23, 2009, 6:58 pm

WASHINGTON — FAA chief Randy Babbitt braved snow, ice and foggy conditions at North Pole International Airport to give Santa Claus and his sleigh a thumbs-up for the jolly old pilot’s traditional round-the-world Christmas Eve mission. During a...

Spokane FBO becomes North Pole

December 23, 2009, 2:03 pm

About 60 underprivileged children flew to the North Pole last week for an evening of enchantment put on in part by XN Air at Spokane International Airport (GEG) in Washington state. The Phillips 66 Aviation dealer transformed its hangar into the...

Aircraft Spruce offers live chat online customer service

December 23, 2009, 9:31 am

Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co. now offers an online Live Chat service that allows customers to get real-time responses to their questions. Log on to the Aircraft Spruce website, click on Live Chat, and then select Product Support, Avionics,...

Miller introduces ArcStation

December 23, 2009, 9:17 am

Miller Electric Mfg. Co. introduces ArcStation, a workstation designed specifically for welding and metalworking. ArcStation models start at $352 and are customized from there. Welders choose an approximately 30- x 30-in. or 30- x 60-in. table, a...

Spatial disorientation, structural overload kills two

December 23, 2009, 8:32 am

This December 2007 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 210. Location: Bloomfield, Ky....

California pilots fight power plant next to C83

December 22, 2009, 4:44 pm

Some pilots are trying to convince the California Energy Commission that power plants and pilots don’t mix. The pilots are opposed to the construction of a gas-fired power plant near the Byron Airport (C83) in Alameda County east of San...

Winter Haven invests in GIF

December 22, 2009, 2:11 pm

While municipalities across the nation struggle with debilitating fiscal woes, record unemployment, and depressed property values, Winter Haven, Florida, has taken an unexpected but welcome turn. This small, central Florida city has adopted a...

Barnhart receives Sorenson award

December 22, 2009, 2:07 pm

Kurt Barnhart, professor and head of Kansas State University’s Department of Aviation, was awarded the Frank E. Sorenson Award for 2009 by the University Aviation Association. ... read the rest of Barnhart receives Sorenson award (241 words)

Zenith & AMD 601XL under intense scrutiny

December 22, 2009, 1:59 pm

SPLOG By DAN JOHNSON Bad as in-flight break-up accidents are, many opinions blur the big picture. Last spring NTSB recommended FAA “ground the fleet,” so to say, of Zenith Air and AMD’s CH-601 aircraft. FAA chose further study....

LSA website boosts free content

December 22, 2009, 1:12 pm

A well-known aviation businessman once said, “Pilots are information starved; they read anything and everything that pertains to their area of interest.” With that in mind, leading Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) website, ByDanJohnson.com,...

Cockpit safety checklists takeoff in hospitals

December 22, 2009, 12:11 pm

Procedural checklists modeled after preflight checklists used by pilots seem to encourage safe practices among medical personnel. According to a story at MedPageToday.com, medical personnel who used checklists were more likely to report...

New kids’ program debuts

December 22, 2009, 9:50 am

The new ASB.tv kids’ program called “Mike Da Mustang” features a friendly and lovable P-51 Mustang named Mike and his airport friends. This new aviation show, produced by ASB.tv, is part of a series of episodes about Mike Da...

Tire upgrades available for Hawker jets

December 22, 2009, 9:09 am

A New Bias Technology (NBT) Michelin tire has been developed for Hawker series aircraft in a cooperative effort between Hawker Beechcraft Corp. and Michelin Aircraft Tires. The NBT tire will provide increased durability and shoulder wear, which...

Museum slates lecture on Seattle’s history

December 22, 2009, 9:09 am

Seattle was a hub of aviation long before it became “JetCity.” On Dec. 26 at 2 p.m., Seattle authors Ed Davies and Steve Ellis present a program at the Museum of Flight based upon their new book, “Seattle Commercial Aviation...

AWOS Web launched

December 22, 2009, 9:02 am

All Weather, Inc. (AWI), a manufacturer of automated weather information systems and meteorological sensors, has launched AWOS Web in the quest to provide easy access to AWOS data from anywhere at anytime. AWOS Web will enable all users with...

RANS S-6ELS: Bargain Extraordinaire

December 21, 2009, 4:55 pm

SPLOG By DAN JOHNSON Much lamenting has been heard regarding the price of LSAs. It isn’t hard to understand given prices that now exceed $140,000. Was such inflation supposed to happen? I’ve explained how this occurred, and the biggest...

Injured deputy sheriff awarded first Bombardier-Able Flight scholarship

December 21, 2009, 3:56 pm

Deputy Sheriff Dan Hodess was off duty and on his way to work on April 5, 1998, when he spotted a stranded motorist on I-95 in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. He could have passed her by, but chose to pull his cruiser over to help. Moments later, another car...

Bizjet market stabilizing, Textron officials say

December 21, 2009, 3:07 pm

Officials at parent company Textron say Cessna continues to see stabilization in the business jet market, noting Cessna management has observed that availability of used aircraft is declining, customer utilization of the existing fleet has...

Tips on storing your plane this winter

December 21, 2009, 2:39 pm

Although winter’s official start begins Dec. 21, many aircraft owners have already chosen to park their planes. If you’re among these ranks, or perhaps considering storage options for the near future, there are several important points to keep...

Cirrus vows debts will be repaid

December 21, 2009, 2:00 pm

Brent Wouters, president and CEO of Cirrus Aircraft, has offered assurances that his company’s debts to the Duluth Economic Development Authority will be repaid, according to a story in the Duluth News Tribune, which quotes Wouters as...

Evolution #4 takes to the air

December 21, 2009, 1:42 pm

The fourth Evolution by Lancair is now flying. On Dec. 20, Jeff Edwards flew his new Evolution for the first time. ... read the rest of Evolution #4 takes to the air (177 words)

Sporty’s offers fun T-shirts

December 21, 2009, 9:38 am

What’s better than a fun T-shirt? A fun T-shirt that is all about aviation, say Sporty’s officials. “It only takes two things to fly: Airspeed and Money” is the message of one shirt. Another charts the four forces of flight,...

My Traffic 2010 released

December 21, 2009, 9:26 am

My Traffic 2010 is the latest version of the My Traffic flight sim series. Optimized for the Microsoft Flight Simulator X, it provides realistic air traffic in the air and on the ground for more than 8,200 airports. More than 140 aircraft models...

Naples Jet Center delivers first G600 panel

December 21, 2009, 9:17 am

Naples Jet Center (NJC) has delivered its first dual Garmin G600 panel refurbishment in a Twin Commander 1000. The dual G600 retrofit was part of a larger panel redesign and aircraft refurbishment, according to company officials. ... read the rest...

Duncan’s new Provo center to be Bombardier service facility

December 21, 2009, 9:05 am

When Duncan Aviation’s Provo, Utah, service center opens in August 2010, it will be a Bombardier Authorized Service Facility for Learjet and Challenger aircraft, as well as an Aircraft On Ground (AOG) Line Maintenance Facility for Global...

Legendary ‘Van’ flies his own RV-12 to work

December 20, 2009, 5:52 pm

SPLOG By DAN JOHNSON Cessna’s LSA entry helps to validate the concept of industry consensus standards in lieu of government certification. SkyCatchers will populate airports as shipments ramp up in 2010. Other big companies also are looking...

Cessna delivers first Skycatcher

December 20, 2009, 4:25 pm

Cessna delivered its first Model 162 Skycatcher Light Sport Aircraft Dec. 18 during a ceremony at Yingling Aircraft in Wichita, Kan. Yingling is one of three U.S. re-assembly facilities for the Skycatcher. Rose Pelton, wife of Cessna Chairman,...

China’s first experimental

December 20, 2009, 2:37 pm

Chinese national XueQiang Si is building a Sportsman 2+2 at Glasair’s Two Weeks To Taxi program and, upon completion, will fly it to China. XueQiang Si, who will base his plane in city of Laiwu, in Shandong province, reports that his Sportsman...

Grumpy comes home

December 20, 2009, 2:27 pm

A really cool video on YouTube showcases the return from England of the oldest B-25 World War II era bomber, “Grumpy,” to its new home at the Historic Flight Foundation’s Restoration Center, slated to open March 1, 2010, in...

New TTF policy blasted

December 20, 2009, 1:38 pm

The FAA’s new Airport Compliance Manual adversely affects every federally funded airport by its new mandate telling local airports how to deal with their neighbors, according to the organizer of ThroughTheFence.org. Brent Blue notes the new...

VNY tenants declare an ‘economic state of emergency’

December 20, 2009, 1:31 pm

Tenants at Van Nuys Airport (VNY) in Southern California — the largest GA airport in the country — have requested relief from increasing rental rates and charges that have contributed to job losses at the airport and left many businesses...

TEX reopens

December 20, 2009, 10:39 am

(l-r) Ed Roufa, TEX vice chairman, Rich Nutall, airport manager, John Micetic, TEX chairman, astronaut Neal Armstrong, and Scott McQuade, Telluride Tourism Board CEO, cut the ribbon on the improvement project. Photo by Brett Schreckengost Local...

Pilots gather to plan their airport’s future

December 20, 2009, 10:09 am

Reader Donald Gutridge II let us know about one airport that’s using the workshop method to plan its future. While the first workshop was held several months ago at the Oakdale Airport (027) in California, an article about it in the local...

Pilots discover timely iPhone app

December 20, 2009, 9:21 am

Pilots have discovered a timely new iPhone app from Energizer Software. With 25 simultaneous counters and timers, pilots can use the Easy Up/Down Timers with Tilt and Shake Control for flight times, fuel and leg timers. Each timer can be started and...

Glass cockpit for Legacy Citations gains STC

December 20, 2009, 9:11 am

Cessna has been granted Supplemental Type Certification (STC) for the Innovative Solutions & Support Inc.-developed AdViz flat panel display system, which is now available for retrofit in some legacy Cessna Citations, including the 500, 550,...

December 18 digital issue of GA News available

December 17, 2009, 10:27 pm

The digital edition of the December 18 issue of General Aviation News is now available. Enjoy!

An aviator’s guide to Sebring

December 17, 2009, 7:37 pm

A view of the Sebring ramp on takeoff from runway 18; racetrack and grandstands are in the background. The sixth annual U.S. Sport Aviation Expo in Sebring, Florida, kicks off next month. Known as the Sebring LSA Expo, the event focuses on...

GA pilots flock to Dreamliner’s launch

December 17, 2009, 2:59 pm

When the Boeing 787 Dreamliner made its maiden voyage Tuesday, Dec. 15, it had quite an audience. Television stations carried the event live, while thousands of people gathered at Snohomish County Airport/ Paine Field (PAE) in Everett, Wash., for...

AD issued for Cirrus anti-ice system

December 17, 2009, 2:48 pm

The FAA has issued a new Airworthiness Directive (AD) for Cirrus SR22s equipped with an anti-ice system approved for flight into known icing. The AD, which requires owners to inspect the compression fittings on the anti-ice fluid distribution lines...

Belite: Fresh talent gives rise to new LSA

December 17, 2009, 1:54 pm

SPLOG By DAN JOHNSON If you’ve been around aviation long enough you’ve heard the Q&A: “Know how to make a small fortune in aviation? Start with a large one!” Yet aviation can always use fresh talent, so welcome former...

Increase in job postings noted

December 17, 2009, 1:45 pm

JSfirm, an online employment website for aviation professionals, is reporting an increase in job postings over the last three months at JSFirm.com. “This is great news regarding hiring activity,” said Tonya Salatino, account manager. “We have...

Former Eclipse exec order to produce property documents

December 17, 2009, 12:57 pm

Aviation International News is reporting that former Eclipse Aviation Chairman Roel Pieper will have to produce records of properties that he owns, according to an order issued by the New York State Supreme Court. The order is the result of a...

Twin Commander Aircraft completes transcontinental move

December 17, 2009, 12:39 pm

Twin Commander Aircraft has completed its relocation from Arlington, Wash., to Creedmoor, N.C. ... read the rest of Twin Commander Aircraft completes transcontinental move (155 words)

Air show pilot Keoki Gray releases collection of short stories

December 17, 2009, 9:45 am

Keoki Gray, pilot and author, has released “Songs of the Archaeopteryx,” stories of aerial adventure and the interesting people drawn to small airplanes, flight training, and aerobatics. The tales are based on Gray’s 30-plus years’ aviating...

Phenom 300 certified

December 17, 2009, 9:35 am

Embraer’s Phenom 300 light executive jet was certified Dec. 14 by the FAA, which granted its Type Certificate following the same action by Brazil’s National Civil Aviation Agency (Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil – ANAC) Dec. 3. First...

Nancy Ginesi-Hill finds the Stearman she was meant to own

December 16, 2009, 7:26 pm

Some things are just meant to be — just ask Nancy Ginesi-Hill. This was proven to the Sacramento pilot when she bought her 1940 PT-17 Stearman two years ago. While doing some research into the military history of her new plane, she discovered its...

Independence airpark balks at FAA rule

December 16, 2009, 4:16 pm

John McArdle, mayor of City of Independence (Oregon) and Gregg Del Ponte, the acting director of the Oregon Department of Aviation have both gone on the record in favor the through-the-fence agreement at Independence Airport. A story at...

Is Wichita the next Detroit?

December 16, 2009, 4:03 pm

It’s a question that comes around about every 10 years — usually coinciding with a downturn in the nation’s economy: Is Wichita, the air capital of the U.S., destined to become the next Detroit? Absolutely not, say the top executives...

Homeland Security asked to review how pilots are vetted

December 16, 2009, 3:39 pm

A request to the Department of Homeland Security could bring about a closer look at holders of airman certificates to find possible security threats. Concerned that reports show people with connections to terrorism and other criminal activities hold...

International Aerial Derby 1919

December 16, 2009, 3:27 pm

This Jenny, seen landing at Mineola Airport in Long Island, was flown by Richard Depew, who finished 22nd in the speed race and fifth in the handicap race. Seen on the ground is a new three-engined Eagle intended by Curtiss as a post-war...

Diamond completes first AE300 conversion

December 16, 2009, 2:31 pm

Just over a year ago, Diamond Aircraft announced plans to offer owners of DA42 TDI aircraft two new options: Upgrade to Lycoming avgas-burning engines or to the new Austro Engines AE 300 turbo diesel engines that burn jet fuel. Late this summer,...

Santa’s new ride

December 16, 2009, 1:59 pm

To celebrate the holiday season, Hawker Beechcraft Corp. is offering Santa Clause and one of his elves a ride this week in a Beechcraft Premier IA to 10 military facilities across the country to spread holiday cheer to military personnel and their...

Oshkosh Express returns to AirVenture

December 16, 2009, 12:08 pm

The Oshkosh Express at the 1998 AirVenture Hundreds of aviation enthusiasts from Australia and New Zealand will be making a pilgrimage next July to Oshkosh, landing in a 747 jetliner at EAA AirVenture, in a group trip dubbed the “Oshkosh...

‘Pilot of Fortune’ published

December 16, 2009, 9:13 am

“Pilot of Fortune,” the first book in an aviation trilogy from Ted Beaudoin, author and media services manager for the AEA 2005 Inc. non-profit group, in Welland, Ontario, Canada, is now available at Trafford.com, as well as Amazon,...

Hartzell inks deal with Hawker Beechcraft

December 16, 2009, 9:06 am

Beech Baron behind Hartzell Top Prop propeller Hartzell Propeller Inc. has signed an agreement with Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) for the exclusive supply of constant-speed propellers to all of its new piston and turboprop aircraft. The...

AOPA’s Craig Fuller looks back on challenges, successes and surprises of his first year

December 15, 2009, 7:21 pm

The first year learning the ropes of a high-powered job is tough, especially in the midst of an economic meltdown. But as Craig Fuller, president of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), discovered, his first year was also full of...

GA leaders forecast bleak 2010

December 15, 2009, 3:45 pm

While the GA industry is seeing signs of stabilization, it looks like 2010 will be a bleak year, with low production rates, low order rates and no hiring on the horizon. That was the message from some of the industry’s leaders at the Wichita...

Bonus depreciation set to expire end of year

December 15, 2009, 2:46 pm

Forget Cash for Clunkers. Airplane operators have bonus depreciation as a powerful incentive to upgrade. But you’ll have to act quickly. The federal Economic Stimulus package that allows for the special depreciation benefit expires at the end...

Jet seals deal for Garth Brooks to headline in Vegas

December 15, 2009, 2:43 pm

Garth Brooks opened as a headliner last weekend at the Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas, brought out of retirement when Steve Wynn offered the megastar the use of a private jet so he could fly back to Oklahoma to be with his three daughters. In a...

NBAA pulls ads from USA Today

December 15, 2009, 2:36 pm

In response to the latest story about general aviation that appeared on the front page of the Dec. 14 edition of USA Today (FAA low priorities get $3.5 billion in grants), the National Business Aviation Association has discontinued...

Grass roots PR: Changing public perception one airport at a time

December 15, 2009, 2:19 pm

By GUY R. MAHER General aviation has sure taken its lumps lately — from the tanked economy to a rekindled poor public perception of our industry in general. As the alphabet groups, manufacturers, and many other organizations continue their global...

CAF establishes Hall of Fame

December 15, 2009, 1:36 pm

The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) has established the CAF Member Hall of Fame. ... read the rest of CAF establishes Hall of Fame (377 words)

Air camping association launches

December 15, 2009, 1:29 pm

Don Abbott, a Florida-based entrepreneur, has launched the American Air Campers Association. According to a story at AOPA.org, Abbott said few pilots realize that 900 U.S. airports and 160 seaplane bases allow camping, and 1,500 state, local, and...

NATA releases video briefing: ‘FLY’

December 15, 2009, 9:31 am

The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) has issued the third release in the “Coyne’s Video Briefings” series titled “FLY.” In this video, NATA President James Coyne asserts that the best way to get the...

Cessna Pilot Centers gain FAA approval for new training course

December 15, 2009, 9:27 am

Four Cessna Pilot Centers are the first training schools to gain approval from the FAA under Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) Part 141 to use Cessna’s new Sport/Private Pilot Course in their private pilot certificate training programs. The...

Beware the “sound bite” solution

December 14, 2009, 7:10 pm

GUEST EDITORIAL By MICHAEL KRAFT, senior vice president and general manager, Lycoming Engines I commend Janice Wood for taking on the avgas issue (“Preparing for the end of 100LL”) and reporting objectively the comments made at this year’s...

Questions erupt for Remos; new investment heralded

December 14, 2009, 3:07 pm

SPLOG By DAN JOHNSON After announcing the selection of the Remos GX as the 2010 giveaway airplane, AOPA leaders are surely breathing a sigh of relief now that Remos has issued a reassuring statement. Earlier rumors threatened to cast doubt on those...

ASTM gives Swift nod as test fuel

December 14, 2009, 1:58 pm

An unleaded aviation fuel developed by Swift Enterprises Ltd. has been approved as a test fuel by ASTM International, one of the world’s largest voluntary standards development organizations. Swift Enterprises, based at the Purdue Research...

Summit simulcast online

December 14, 2009, 1:51 pm

The final monthly luncheon of the Wichita Aero Club on Dec. 15 will feature a summit of the senior executives of Wichita’s airframe manufacturers simulcast over the Internet. The video simulcast will begin at approximately noon and will be...

Pennsylvania airports share $10 million

December 14, 2009, 1:30 pm

Nine Pennsylvania airports will share a $10 million state investment from PennDOT’s Aviation Capital Budget/Transportation Assistance Program, according to Gov. Edward Rendell. “By making smart state investments in aviation, we can help...

WAI unveils Pioneer Hall of Fame inductees

December 14, 2009, 1:14 pm

Women in Aviation, International has unveiled the 2010 inductees in the Pioneers Hall of Fame: Trish Beckman, who retired from the United States Navy after 28 years. She is the first woman to qualify as a crewmember in the F-15E program and the...

The reason we fly is what is important

December 14, 2009, 11:00 am

LETTER TO THE EDITOR I am responding to Charles Spence’s request for comments about a name for GA that describes how we use our airplanes without separating the reasons for flight (Is there a better name than general aviation?). At first...

Team Chaos headlines Colorado Air Show

December 14, 2009, 9:36 am

The trio of Team Chaos will headline next summer’s Colorado Sport International Air Show, slated for Aug. 28-29, 2010, at the Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport in Broomfield, Colo. ... read the rest of Team Chaos headlines Colorado Air Show...

Signature launches mobile site

December 14, 2009, 9:03 am

Signature Flight Support has launched a mobile website to complement its newly designed corporate website, which was launched at NBAA in October. ... read the rest of Signature launches mobile site (126 words)

IMCClubs.org opens its 14th chapter

December 14, 2009, 9:02 am

More than 20 new members and guests recently participated in the inaugural meeting of the Nashua, N.H., Chapter of IMCClubs.org, the 14th chapter started in the last few months. ... read the rest of IMCClubs.org opens its 14th chapter (180 words)

No. 41: A father passes on his passion for flying — and his license number

December 13, 2009, 7:05 pm

SHORT FINAL By DEB McFARLAND Pickens County Airport in Jasper, Georgia, is a nice airport, but it’s not particularly known as a hub of aeronautical excitement. However, every now and then we have a visitor who attracts notice. Such was the...

Launch customer for Thrush 510 signed

December 13, 2009, 3:59 pm

Thrush Aircraft and GE Aviation have signed the launch customer for the new H80-powered, 510-gallon, 10,500-pounds gross weight Thrush aerial applicator (crop duster). The launch customer is a joint venture between Boschung Global AG and Inter...

Embry-Riddle’s ‘Green Garage’ opens

December 13, 2009, 1:43 pm

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University has opened the doors of a new “green garage,” where engineering students are using aerospace techniques to develop a car of tomorrow, as well as develop a reduced-emissions airplane for NASA’s Green Flight...

Time for a new name?

December 13, 2009, 11:57 am

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Re: Charles Spence’s Capital Comments, “Is there a better name than general aviation?“: I absolutely agree. General aviation does not cut it. The word general is equal in context to “average” —...

Calendar celebrates women in aviation

December 13, 2009, 9:20 am

This Day in Women’s Aviation, a page-a-day calendar published by Powder Puff Pilot, marks the accomplishments made by women in the world of aviation. Each page highlights an event, milestone, or triumph in the history of women in aviation. Entries...

K68 add AWOS

December 13, 2009, 9:05 am

The Garnett Industrial Airport (K68), in Garnett, Kan., has just completed the installation of a Belfort DigiWx II AWOS AV system, an automated weather system that reports FAA-certified altimeter and visibility with advisory winds, temperature and...

Hydroswing introduces T-Hangar Door

December 13, 2009, 9:04 am

Hydroswing introduces its THD, a T-Hangar Door. “We have been investing and growing our volume over the last three years, with strong brand recognition and product development. We have a new set of production and engineering processes and can now...

Lincoln Electric releases 2010 catalog

December 13, 2009, 9:02 am

Lincoln Electric has introduced its 2010 Equipment Catalog, as well as an online Fast-Flip eBook version that is accessible on Lincoln’s website. The catalog displays all of Lincoln Electric’s key products, including the 108 new products...

AvFab receives STC for King Air headrest

December 13, 2009, 9:00 am

Aviation Fabricators (AvFab) recently received STC approval for its Clear View Headrest on Beechcraft King Air seats. The headrest replaces the existing “plug in” headrest on existing seats and opens the sightline of the cabin above the seats,...

Ice leads to crash

December 13, 2009, 8:31 am

This December 2007 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: Beech Baron; Location: Lancaster, Pa.;...

Global warming debate stifles progress

December 10, 2009, 7:02 pm

I’ve received a lot of mail on my recent column on the effects of carbon dioxide on global warming (How are planes affecting the environment?). The replies were both pro and con on global warming and the greenhouse gas thing. I read most of...

NAFI looks for new board members

December 10, 2009, 4:27 pm

The National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) has put out a call for nominations to fill three open positions on the NAFI Board of Directors. This is the initial step in to the process of member election of directors, according to...

EPA predicts E15 approval in 2010 despite widespread opposition

December 10, 2009, 3:56 pm

As reported by the New York Times, despite widespread opposition and scant results from ongoing testing of vehicles burning E15, the EPA is already predicting it will approve lifting the current limit of ethanol in vehicle fuels from 10% to 15% by...

Students visit Aspen Avionics

December 10, 2009, 2:16 pm

Recently, 33 members of the Southwest Learning Centers’ AERO AV8R Program, located in Albuquerque, visited Aspen Avionics to see the company’s products, tour the manufacturing plant, and learn about career opportunities in aviation. “It’s...

Renowned Civil Air Patrol subchaser dies

December 10, 2009, 1:37 pm

President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, seated left, presents the first two Air Medals ever awarded by the U.S. to CAP subchasers Maj. Hugh Sharp Jr., center, and 1st Lt. Eddie Edwards, second from right, for the rescue of 1st Lt. Henry Cross. Looking...

Las Vegas chapter of IMCClubs.org kicks off

December 10, 2009, 1:32 pm

Michael Radomsky, president emeritus of the Cirrus Owners & Pilots Association (www.cirruspilots.org) and a member of the Permanent Editorial Board of the Aviators Model Code of Conduct, will lead the Las Vegas Chapter of the IMCClubs.org ......

New sponsor for Mike Goulian

December 10, 2009, 12:06 pm

Mike Goulian Aerosports has inked a new air show marketing partnership with Air Show Buzz (ASB.tv) for 2010. ASB will replace Air BP’s Castrol Aviator as title sponsor for Goulian’s North American air show program. ... read the rest of...

House passes another FAA extension

December 10, 2009, 12:00 pm

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The House of Representatives passed a bill Dec. 8 to continue funding the FAA through March 2010. The temporary extension is the latest in a series of extensions passed by federal lawmakers since the FAA’s authorization...

Tickets to ‘Living Legends’ awards available

December 10, 2009, 9:31 am

The seventh Annual “Living Legends of Aviation” Awards tickets are now available. Presented by Learjet, the awards dinner is often referred to as the “Academy Awards of Aviation. With last year’s advance reservations and event sponsor...

Helicopter training at Kissimmee Air Museum

December 10, 2009, 9:10 am

Kissimmee Air Museum, located at the Florida’s Kissimmee Gateway Airport (ISM), has expanded its flight operations to include helicopter flights and instruction. Kissimmee Helicopters will be offering flights and instruction in a Robinson 44...

E15 still not ready for prime-time, EPA says

December 9, 2009, 3:45 pm

In an article appearing recently in the Raleigh News & Observer, the EPA has stated that more testing is needed before E15 can be used in automobiles. This article also comments on the fuel’s use in other vehicles, however does not mention...

First Musicfest a success

December 9, 2009, 2:47 pm

The first Fly-In Musicfest, held by the The Flying Musicians Association Nov. 7 at the Fort Worth Spinks Airport (FWS) in Texas was “a huge success,” according to organizers.... read the rest of First Musicfest a success (366 words)

FAA administrator calls for independent review of last month’s ATC glitch

December 9, 2009, 2:25 pm

WASHINGTON, D.C. — FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt has formed an independent review panel that will examine the Nov. 19 outage of the FAA Telecommunications Infrastructure (FTI). The group of experts will survey the FTI’s architecture and...

Cessna to close 3 Georgia plants

December 9, 2009, 1:59 pm

Cessna Aircraft Co. says the company will close three plants in Columbus, Ga., within six to 24 months, according to an AP report. The Wichita, Kan.-based airplane manufacturer, which had employed as many as 600 people in Columbus, will move the...

GE Aviation set to begin testing of its new H80 turboprop engine

December 9, 2009, 1:54 pm

GE Aviation’s wholly owned subsidiary, GE Aviation Czech s.r.o., is set to begin by year-end certification testing of its new H80 turboprop engine, which will produce up to 800 shaft horsepower (shp) to power utility, agriculture and...

Italian Skycar ready for sales

December 9, 2009, 1:26 pm

Oma Sud’s Skycar has received confirmation by the Italian ENAC (Civil Aviation Authority) that it has completed operations for certification, which is expected in mid-December. The Italian company will then be allowed to start sales of its...

NATA revamps educational programming

December 9, 2009, 9:41 am

The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) is coordinating some of its conferences and seminars with other leading industry events in 2010 to answer the needs of the aviation business community, according to association officials, who note...

N.J. aviation conference & avionics expo set

December 9, 2009, 9:36 am

The 2010 New Jersey State Aviation Conference will feature an avionics expo, according to officials with the Mid-Atlantic Aviation Coalition-New Jersey. With the theme “Navigating the New York Region Airspace – Challenges and Solutions for the...

Miller 2010 catalog available

December 9, 2009, 9:29 am

Free copies of Miller Electric Mfg. Co.’s 2010 welding and cutting equipment catalog be requested or downloaded by going to the literature request page on Miller’s website. ... read the rest of Miller 2010 catalog available (95 words)

Aircraft Inspection and Repair published

December 9, 2009, 9:01 am

“Aircraft Inspection and Repair: Acceptable Methods, Techniques and Practice” was recently published. ... read the rest of Aircraft Inspection and Repair published (113 words)

Climategate scandal widens

December 8, 2009, 3:42 pm

21st Century science should be good science, but it isn’t.  Climategate scientists prove that money talks. This opinion piece from the Wall Street Journal documents how man-made global-warming theorists have been manipulating data in their...

What is the insurable value of your plane?

December 8, 2009, 2:51 pm

Whether you are purchasing aircraft insurance for the first time or approaching your 15th insurance renewal, you face a decision about what is the most appropriate value for your hull (physical damage) insurance. In a column at GlobalAir.com, Darryl...

Preview days for auction of rare Hamilton MetalPlane slated for this weekend

December 8, 2009, 2:48 pm

The Barrett-Jackson Auction Co. will host a preview of the rare 1929 Hamilton Metalplane H-47 (serial No. 65) scheduled to sell at No Reserve during the 39th Annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction in Scottsdale Jan. 18-24, 2010. The preview is...

FAA solicits $7 billion in bids for NextGen

December 8, 2009, 2:19 pm

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The FAA is soliciting bids from companies interested in competing for NextGen support contracts with an approximate combined value of $7 billion, the largest award in the agency’s history. ... read the rest of FAA solicits $7...

What will land next at the Bend Airport?

December 8, 2009, 1:23 pm

Oregon’s Bend Municipal Airport may be quieter these days with Cessna gone and Epic Air temporarily shuttered, its fate now in the hands of federal Bankruptcy Court. But according to a report in the Bend Bulletin, the airport remains a hub of...

Thunderbirds to return to Sun ‘n Fun

December 8, 2009, 1:16 pm

The United States Air Force Thunderbirds military jet team will return to Sun ‘n Fun in 2010.  The Sun ‘n Fun International Fly-In & Expo is slated for April 13-18 at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport (LAL) in Florida. ... read the...

FGR hosts Pearl Harbor memorial ceremony

December 8, 2009, 12:23 pm

Some 400 people participated in Pearl Harbor memorial ceremonies Dec. 7 at Republic Airport (FGR) in New York, as five survivors of that attack were honored at the American Airpower Museum by members of the Air Force Association and the US Navy. The...

Washington Aviation moves to AWO

December 8, 2009, 9:39 am

After almost seven years at the Smokey Point Gateway Center, Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Aviation is moving its offices to the Arlington Airport (AWO). ... read the rest of Washington Aviation moves to AWO (188 words)

State Tax Guide for GA to be released

December 8, 2009, 9:31 am

Conklin & de Decker is releasing the new 2010 State Tax Guide for General Aviation in January 2010. The guide contains the latest taxes and fees imposed on general aviation in all 50 states and addresses the sales and use taxes applicable to...

Cobham DACS receives TSO

December 8, 2009, 9:21 am

Cobham’s Digital Audio Control System (DACS) has received Technical Standards Order (TSO) certification from the FAA, a milestone that approves the manufacture of DACS for installation on certified aircraft, according to company officials....

Turbulence ahead

December 7, 2009, 7:44 pm

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Make sure your seatbelt is fastened tightly as turbulence is expected in 2010. Once again the FAA will be working under a temporary extension. Presidential and Congressional interests have been focused on reforming healthcare,...

Marathon recreational fuel suited for aircraft

December 7, 2009, 3:39 pm

Marathon Oil Co. is marketing a 90 octane unleaded non-ethanol gasoline as a recreational fuel for boats.  We believe this fuel to be perfectly suited for use with 87 octane auto fuel STCs.  In some locations it is one octane point higher, 91...

‘Build-a-Pilot’ scholarship winner earns private ticket

December 7, 2009, 3:17 pm

On Dec. 2, Rachel Conklin earned her private pilot certificate, becoming the first pilot “built” by the “Build-a-Pilot” Scholarship Program created by EAA Chapter 1280 in Newburgh, N.Y. ... read the rest of...

FAA finalizes ADS-B TSOs

December 7, 2009, 2:12 pm

WASHINGTON, D.C. —The FAA has finalized the industry-wide technical standard orders (TSOs) for Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B), the cornerstone of the next generation air traffic control system (NextGen). ... read the rest of...

AOPA restructures senior management

December 7, 2009, 12:33 pm

The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has unveiled a redesign of its upper management structure, adding for the first time a chief operating officer (COO) to oversee the day-to-day running of the association, as well as creating a new...

Training Crue releases training aids for Cessna 560

December 7, 2009, 10:01 am

Training Crue Graphics Inc. has partnered with Kaltire Aviation to develop customized training aids for the Cessna Citation Encore 560. The company reports it has training products for more than 80 different makes and models, including cockpit...

Pearl Harbor exhibit opens

December 7, 2009, 9:53 am

A new Pearl Harbor exhibit has opened at the Kissimmee Air Museum at Kissimmee Gateway Airport (ISM) in Florida. ... read the rest of Pearl Harbor exhibit opens (170 words)

Water-cooled MIG gun debuts

December 7, 2009, 9:45 am

Bernard has introduced its customizable W-series water-cooled MIG guns and new water-cooled Centerfire consumables to meet the needs of high-amperage, water-cooled MIG applications. W-Guns offer users their choice of neck style, cable length, handle...

Key Air joins Avfuel network

December 7, 2009, 9:12 am

Key Air has joined the Avfuel-branded network of FBO dealers. Key Air has three locations: Key Air South Florida (FPR) of Fort Pierce, Florida; Key Air Twin Cities (ANE) of Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota; and Key Air NY Metro (OXC) of Oxford,...

Jesseweather.com launches

December 7, 2009, 9:04 am

Jesseweather.com, a website for aviation weather and weather alerts delivered to your e-mail and cell phone, has launched. Data comes from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Weather Service using information from...

Alcohol in fuels

December 6, 2009, 3:37 pm

The EAA recently published an article in its online “Light Plane World” reviewing the various aspects of operating small aircraft engines when ethanol might be present in Mogas. Building on past work by your bloggers and others, the...

Dan Cammack’s Super Swift

December 6, 2009, 3:25 pm

There are certain airplanes that, once you get a desire to own one, nothing else will do. The Temco GC-1B, also known as the Swift, is one of those airplanes — just ask Dan Cammack of Dodge City, Kan. ... read the rest of Dan Cammack’s Super...

TEX celebrates reopening

December 6, 2009, 12:12 pm

Officials at Colorado’s Telluride Regional Airport (TEX) will celebrate a grand re-opening Dec. 17 following the completion of a $22 million runway renovation project. Astronaut and Telluride homeowner Neil Armstrong will serve as the guest of...

California Airports Council formed

December 6, 2009, 12:06 pm

The executive directors and CEOs of California’s 30 commercial airports, including many that cater to GA, have formed a statewide airport consortium, the California Airports Council (CAC). ... read the rest of California Airports Council...

Fly like a reindeer

December 6, 2009, 11:17 am

The Airships Venture zeppelin over San Francisco If you’re looking for a unique gift for the aviation buff in your life, how about a flight aboard a zeppelin? Airship Ventures, based at Moffett Field (NAS) in Sunnyvale, Calif., is offering...

First Landings adds Gobosh to fleet

December 6, 2009, 9:39 am

First Landings Aviation, a sport pilot flight school founded in May at Orlando Apopka Airport (X04) in Florida, has added a Gobosh 700S to its fleet. The addition of the Gobosh allows the school to offer both low-wing training in the Gobosh and...

US Aviation joins forces with Aircraft Precision Maintenance

December 6, 2009, 9:08 am

Jeff Soules (right), VP and general manager of US Aviation, welcomes Wesley Pearce to the maintenance team. US Aviation has expanded its presence at Denton Airport (DTO) in Texas by acquiring Aircraft Precision Maintenance. APM founder Wesley Pearce...

Unforgettable flights

December 6, 2009, 9:03 am

Aviation author Lane Wallace has flown hundreds of interesting flights, and in her new book, “Unforgettable: My Best 10 Flights,” she describes her 10 best. From the Swiss Alps to Key West, from the U-2 to a Piper Cub, Wallace brings the...

King Air sim gets FAA nod

December 6, 2009, 9:00 am

FlightSafety International’s Hawker Beechcraft King Air 200 aircraft simulator has been qualified to Level C by the FAA. Training is scheduled to begin Dec. 14 at FlightSafety’s LaGuardia Learning Center. The simulator’s new VITAL X visual...

Bad flare breaks plane

December 6, 2009, 8:13 am

This December 2007 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: Champion 7GCAA; Location: Gallup, N.M.;...

December 4 digital edition available

December 3, 2009, 10:56 pm

Read the digital version of the December 4 issue of General Aviation News.

SC airport reports continued supply of Mogas

December 3, 2009, 4:35 pm

Thanks to Cal Hoffman of the Barnwell Regional Airport (BNL) in Barnwell, S.C., for informing us that the airport has a supply of 93 octane (AKI), ethanol-free, lead-free Mogas on the field. He does not expect any disruptions to the supply in the...

Government study cites poor FAA morale

December 3, 2009, 4:30 pm

Declining morale at the FAA could affect the way programs move, such as development of the next generation air transportation system (NextGen), according to a study by the Government Accountability Office, which notes the low morale could pose...

The parallels between flying and business

December 3, 2009, 3:55 pm

A Small Business Solutions column by Mitch Free on TheStreet.com compares what it takes to earn a pilot’s license with starting a business. He says: Flying takes intense preparation and focus. You have to plan the route, check the weather,...

FAA issues SAIB for Beech Dukes

December 3, 2009, 2:59 pm

The FAA has issued a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) because of concerns about the flap actuators on Hawker Beechcraft Model 60 (Duke) Series twin-engine airplanes. ... read the rest of FAA issues SAIB for Beech Dukes (353 words)

Florida Hall of Fame inducts Class of 2009

December 3, 2009, 12:55 pm

The Florida Air Museum at Sun ‘n Fun, in collaboration with the Florida Aviation Historical Society, will celebrate the induction of the 2009 Florida Aviation Hall of Fame inductees at a luncheon induction ceremony Friday, Dec. 11. ... read the...

Power Flow offers Toys for Tots discounts

December 3, 2009, 12:47 pm

Power Flow Systems, a designer and manufacturer of FAA-approved tuned exhaust systems, has created a December sales program that will assist the U.S. Marine’s Toys for Tots Foundation. Anyone purchasing a Power Flow Tuned Exhaust System by Dec. 24...

Oklahoma lawmakers study airport development

December 3, 2009, 12:45 pm

State lawmakers have convened a study on the development of regional and municipal airports in Oklahoma, according to a recent AP report. According to the report, Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission director Victor Bird says Oklahoma has 111 general...

WAI Conference on track for success

December 3, 2009, 11:51 am

The 21st Annual Women in Aviation Conference, slated for Feb. 25 -27, 2010, has as its theme “Aviation: It’s a Small World.” With the conference based at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort in Buena Vista, Florida, “It’s a Small World”...

NAFA awards scholarship

December 3, 2009, 11:38 am

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University student Angelica Maleskis, of Port Orange, Fla., was awarded the Corporate Aviation Business Scholarship for 2009 by the National Aircraft Finance Association (NAFA). Maleskis is a senior Aviation Business...

Pilots prepare for Winter Olympics TFRs

December 2, 2009, 5:18 pm

Pilots in the Pacific Northwest are being inundated with information about the Temporary Flight Restrictions stemming from the upcoming 2010 Winter Olympic games in Vancouver, British Columbia. ... read the rest of Pilots prepare for Winter Olympics...

EPA working with ethanol lobby to force E15 fuels

December 2, 2009, 4:39 pm

Your bloggers just came across this letter (download here) from the EPA dated Nov. 30, written to the heads of the ethanol lobby (Gen. Wesley Clark and Jeff Broin of Growth Energy), essentially promising to force E15 on us all next year despite...

NAFI weighs in on changes to training

December 2, 2009, 2:57 pm

The National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) recently submitted its comments to an FAA Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that covers a variety of changes to pilot-certification requirements and training procedures. “NAFI has taken a great...

Study on aviation-related injuries recommends changes to aircraft design

December 2, 2009, 2:43 pm

The first ever published study of aviation-related injuries and deaths in the U.S. finds that, on average, 1,013 patients are admitted to U.S. hospitals with aviation-related injuries annually, and that an average of 753 aviation-deaths occur each...

SLN looks to future

December 2, 2009, 2:40 pm

Anyone who has flown into, out of, or over the Salina Municipal Airport (SLN) in Kansas has no doubt noticed busy construction crews all over the airfield. Why all the activity now? A single word: Jobs. “We are working to be successful in...

Mike Goulian’s year in photos

December 2, 2009, 2:18 pm

Air show performer and Red Bull Air Racer Mike Goulian has posted his “Best Photos of 2009″ at his website, a very cool compilation of photos from the races, as well as his performances, including a fiery Ford Mustang Challenge at this...

Court denies Master CFI injunction

December 2, 2009, 1:53 pm

A California court has denied a request for an injunction by JoAnn and Sandy Hill that would have stopped the National Association of Flight Instructors from using curriculum the Hills say they created, according to a report from AVweb. AVweb quotes...

Airport funding one way to create jobs

December 2, 2009, 1:29 pm

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Airports Council International-North America (ACI-NA) President Greg Principato has called on the newly formed bipartisan Congressional Jobs Now! Caucus to include funding for airport infrastructure projects in the...

RYN master plan updated

December 2, 2009, 1:21 pm

The Tucson Airport Authority Board of Directors recently approved the 2009 Ryan Airfield (RYN) Master Plan update, which calls for $80 million in improvements over the next 20 years. ... read the rest of RYN master plan updated (328 words)

W.Va. CAP crew locates wreckage of missing plane

December 2, 2009, 1:03 pm

An aircrew from the Clarksburg Composite Squadron has located the wreckage of a twin-engine Piper PA-30 that had been reported missing after it left a Texas airport Nov. 23 for Virginia. ... read the rest of W.Va. CAP crew locates wreckage of...