A new study by the Center for Aviation and Aerospace Leadership (CAAL) at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University–Worldwide predicts that the aerospace industry will recover in 2010 — and the rate of recovery could be relatively quick. In fact, the study, titled the Aerospace Economic Report and Outlook for 2010 (the AERO 2010 Report), goes even further […]
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Flying to Vancouver Olympics?
To help those planning to fly to Vancouver for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games, the National Business Aviation Association has provided a new On-Demand Education resource focused on airspace, airport access and security issues. The 30-minute audio briefing and accompanying slide presentation features discussions by Steve Whynott of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Jennifer Holmes […]
Another proclamation in support of GA
In 2009, proclamations began emerging from statehouses, including those in Georgia and West Virginia, about the value of general aviation to transportation and economic activity in the states. Another proclamation — this time from Hardin County, Kentucky — was added to the list late last month. The proclamation states: “The state of Kentucky and Hardin […]
Flying a new fuel
Has General Aviation Modifications found the replacement for 100LL? It’s developing a new fuel called G100UL and AVweb’s Paul Bertorelli took a sneak peek last week in a test flight. The new fuel is made entirely of petroleum components using what GAMI’s George Braly describes as well-known refining techniques, Bertorelli reports. Find out more here.
A super surprise for Super Bowl Sunday
Michael Graves thought the highlight of his day was going to be having a few friends over to watch the Super Bowl. Little did he know AOPA had other plans. Graves is the winner of AOPA’s 2009 Let’s Go Flying sweepstakes grand prize, a 2005 Cirrus SR22. “Unbelievable! Awesome!” the 55-year-old Grass Valley, Calif., resident […]
NAV Canada deploys WAM for Olympics
NAV CANADA has deployed Sensis Corp.’s Wide Area Multilateration (WAM) for surveillance of helicopter and aircraft traffic in the “sea-to-sky” corridor between Vancouver and Pemberton Regional Airport (CYPS), British Columbia. The WAM system will also provide low-level surveillance of helicopters serving the area in and around Whistler, a major event site for the 2010 Winter […]
Hawker Beechcraft unveils changes to global sales leadership team
Hawker Beechcraft Corp. (HBC) has unveiled changes to its global sales leadership team, designed to enhance the company’s positioning in the growing global market. To support the team, HBC is aligning its sales resources and support infrastructure, as well as dedicating demonstrators in each of the regions, officials with the Wichita-based company said. New appointments […]
TSA scraps controversial security plan
The Transportation Security Administration is backing off a controversial plan to impose tough new security requirements on private planes and small airports, according to a report from NPR. The report notes that in 2008, TSA said that as security on airliners got better, terrorists might see private planes as easier targets. So the agency proposed […]
Skydivers contribute to Haiti relief effort
Skydiving centers are pitching in on the Haiti relief efforts, using skydiving aircraft to transport food and medical supplies to the earthquake-ravaged island. “Jump aircraft are especially well-suited for these missions,” said Ed Scott, executive director of the U.S. Parachute Association (USPA). “Most have large cargo doors and are easily converted to carry cargo. Most […]