Sauce Depot, which won the 2012 Scovie Award for its Aviators Sauces, the owner got inspired and created a new food truck and menu using his own products. Continue Reading »
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New food truck with aviation theme takes off
www Air Niugini Chief Executive Officer, Mr Wasantha Kumarasiri wishes to inform our valued customers that as part of Air Niugini’s continuing efforts to improving customer services, the airline… Air Niugini to Implement New Airport Check-in and Boarding Pass System
www The latest initiatives in the turnaround strategy of Air Pacific, Fiji’s National Carrier, have been revealed, including a rebranding of the airline and a return to its 1958 name of ‘Fiji… FIJI’S NATIONAL AIRLINE ACHIEVES ANOTHER MILESTONE IN TURNAROUND STRATEGY
This May 2010 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: Piper Cherokee Six Injuries: None. Location: Alpine, Texas. Aircraft damage: Substantial.
What reportedly happened: The pilot reported that the pre-takeoff run-up was normal, however, on the takeoff roll he noted an increase in the EGT, which was reading 1450° instead of the usual 1400°. Continue Reading »
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Poor maintenance leads to off-airport landing
www The FAA on Monday released some revisions to its rules governing the use of unmanned aircraft systems in the National Airspace System. The changes increase the allowable weight for UAS operated by law enforcement agencies from 4.4 pounds to 25 pounds, and also establish a procedure for those agencies to obtain a waiver to fly UAS. The applicant will first get a waiver for training and performance evaluation, then “when the organization has shown proficiency in flying its UAS,” it will receive an operational waiver. The FAA said it has already streamlined its procedures for obtaining waivers and lengthened the duration of operational waivers from 12 months to 24 months. FAA Tweaks Drone Rules
www Losberger present PALAS, the ultra versatile temporary hall solution, which is suitable for mobile airport terminals, exhibition and conference halls. Palas – An Ultra Modern Temporary Hall with Character
www Germany’s second largest airline can draw positive conclusions from its first quarter of 2012. On presenting airberlin’s interim report, CEO Hartmut Mehdorn announced: “Although it’s too early… A positive start to 2012 for airberlin
www US, Canadian and Brazilian Approvals For Replacement Of Nickel Cadmium With Sealed Lead Acid Batteries The FAA, Transport Canada, and Brazil’s ANAC have all granted approvals to Concorde battery for multiple battery replacement options in AW139 aircraft. Concorde Battery Announces AW139 STC With Multiple Validations
www Falcon: Best Option For The Company At This Time After being rumored for months, LightSquared officially filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Manhattan Monday afternoon. The move came only hours before a deal to prevent the Internet start-up from defaulting on its debt was set to expire. LightSquared Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection
www Is Pipistrel Building The GA Trainer Of The Future? OK… we’re excited… and while its not the kind of bird that normally gets us all in an uproar… it is a NEW design, a COST-EFFECTIVE one no less, that is getting ready to hit the local airpark for $85K! Yeah… that got our attention. Based on the well-tested and highly-regarded Pipistrel Virus (great plane… weird name), the new Alpha Trainer has set the bar pretty high. Pipistrel’s ALPHA Trainer has been fitted with the very basic and very reliable Rotax 912 80HP engine. The ALPHA Trainer is a pre-molded, composite built, two seat, single engine, high wing, tricycle design, high performance and very economical Light Sport Aircraft (LSA). The aircraft is available in a fixed configuration of instrumentation and is targeted directly to flight schools and the training market but can also be used by recreational flyers looking for a fully featured aircraft at very reasonable pricing. Aero-TV: Pipistrel’s Alpha Trainer — Raising The Bar, Lowering The Cost