WASHINGTON, D.C. — General aviation will grow over the next 20 years, but at a rate of only 1/2 of 1% a year, according to the FAA. The agency also forecasts the total number of aircraft used in general aviation to increase from 220,670 in 2012 to 246,375 in 2033, an increase of only 25,705, […]
LSA market share: The rest of the story
We recorded very strong interest in our recent market share post. Traffic spiked to double in the days since our report was posted at ByDanJohnson.com (and that was from record levels). It would appear the LSA segment is hardly in “critical condition,” despite what some may think. The Light Aircraft Manufacturers Association (LAMA) board of […]
More good shale oil news
Despite the recent rise in prices for aviation fuel and what we consumers pay at the gas station, news contained in this recent RIGZONE article paints a sunny picture for increased U.S. reserves and ultimately lower prices. When we might see lower fuel prices at our airports is anyone’s guess, however the clear trend towards […]
Aviation Search Group reports headhunting assignments up
FORT WORTH, Texas — Aviation Search Group, which specializes in searching for employees in the aviation industry, reports that assignments are up in 2013. “We are pleased to report key growth in comparison from this time last year,” says Aviation Search Group Director of Sales Grayson Barrows. “We are certainly encouraged by what we have […]
Fulbright Scholars research UAVs and aircraft acquisition
Dr. Brian Butka from the College of Engineering at Embry-Riddle’s Daytona Beach Campus has been selected as a Fulbright Scholar to teach and conduct research at Management Center Innsbruck (MCI) in Austria this fall. Meanwhile, the College of Business at the Daytona Beach Campus is hosting a Fulbright Scholar from Ukraine, Dr. Viktoriia Myroniuk, through […]
AEA convention app released
Now available is the free Aircraft Electronics Association’s International Convention & Trade Show app. The app has all pertinent information for the show, slated for March 25-28 in Las Vegas. Sponsored by EDMO Distributors, the app is compatible with iPhones, iPads, iPod Touches and Android devices. Windows Phone and Blackberry users can access the same […]
Go-around goes bad
Aircraft: Cessna 172. Injuries: 2 Minor. Location: Statesville, N.C. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The CFI and student took off from a private grass strip and climbed to 800 feet and turned to the left. The CFI reduced the power to simulate an engine out, and the student pilot turned back towards the grass […]
Close to home: The impact of tower closures
If you are a pilot, nothing gets your attention faster than when the FAA proposes closing local control towers. As part of FAA budget cuts due to the sequester, agency officials notified 173 contract air traffic control towers across the country that they will be shut down on April 7. Airport officials have until March […]
Is the control tower at your airport up for closure?
Go to SaveContractTowersNow.com and click on Affected Towers and Communities to download a PDF that lists all the airports slated for closure. The website also has information on how to contact your elected representatives and tips on what to say to get the message across that closing the towers is a bad idea.