www Latvian national airline airBaltic has appointed Michael Grimme for the post of Senior Vice President Sales and Marketing.
Michael Grimme has extensive experience of more than 20 years in the … airBaltic Appoints New Senior Vice President Sales and Marketing
www Brisbane’s connectivity with regional Queensland was further strengthened today with the announcement by QantasLink of new B717 services between BNE-Rockhampton and BNE-Mackay, commencing 15… Airlines ramp up services to regional Qld – Larger aircraft and more flights
www An aeronautical business-focussed delegation from Christchurch Airport is heading to Asia to meet heads of airlines considering flying to the South Island.
The delegation will be headed by… Christchurch Airport team working on bringing more tourists south
www QantasLink today announced a significant boost to services throughout Queensland.
QantasLink will launch Boeing 717 services to Rockhampton and Gladstone on 15 March and Mackay on 26 March… QantasLink expands across Queensland, jets into Rockhampton, Gladstone and Mackay and adds capacity to nine key destinations
www A Little More In-Depth Look At One Of The Bright Shining Lights In The GA World Some months ago, we offered up a short but impressive look at a small organization that embodies the true spirit of today’s aviators… the Veteran’s Airlift Command. This time around, we get a little more in-depth and detailed about one of the true stars in the GA biz… folks who serve those who served us and present a positive and impressive aero-image for the world. Aero-TV: The Veteran’s Airlift Command — A Higher Purpose
www Palatka, FL Offers A Different Kind Of Event In a previous edition of Aero-News, we advised our readers about the upcoming second annual Fly-in at the Palatka, Florida airport. Well, if you missed this fly-in, you missed an excellent event, because it wasn’t like the typical fly-in where you just have a gathering of pilots and their planes with a few dissimilar models interspersed among the food and trinket vendors. No not at all, this was much different. The Fly-In You Might Have Missed … But Shouldn’t Have
www General Contractor To Be Selected In February A new plant being built by GE Aviation in Ellisville, MS should be finished by the end of 2012, and fully operational in 2013, according to the company’s media relations manager. GE Aviation Looks To Complete Mississippi Plant By Year’s End
www Airline Industry Pioneer Weighs In With The Business Travel Coalition The Business Travel Coalition (BTC) has transmitted a letter signed by some 150 organizations to Congressional conference committee members negotiating a long-term reauthorization of the FAA. Signatories urged conferees to include language that will prevent some airlines from continuing to violate Section 41712 of the U.S. Federal Aviation Act. Travel Industry Urges Congress To Stop Airlines From Breaking The Law
This January 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: Cessna 172. Injuries: 1 Minor. Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Aircraft damage: Substantial.
What reportedly happened: The non-instrument-rated pilot received a preflight weather briefing and decided to delay the flight because instrument meteorological conditions were forecast for his route of flight until 1200. Continue Reading »
===> Posted on January 31st, 2012 by Meg Godlewski. No comments. © GAN 2012.
VFR pilot attempts flight in IMC
www ExecuJet have a new aircraft joining their charter fleet. The Embraer Lineage is a beautifully stylish aircraft, featuring a spacious cabin and well presented sleeping quarters. Embraer Lineage 1000 Aircraft Joins ExecuJet Middle East