Monthly Archives: February 2011

Angry Immokalee tenants contend Collier Airport Authority is overstaffed

Several tenants have raised concerns about the Immokalee Regional Airport being overstaffed and how it compares to other general aviation airports in the state. Everglades Soaring Club president Dylan Caldwell, who has his glider at the Immokalee See all stories on this topic ?

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Angry Immokalee tenants contend Collier Airport Authority is overstaffed

Several tenants have raised concerns about the Immokalee Regional Airport being overstaffed and how it compares to other general aviation airports in the state. Everglades Soaring Club president Dylan Caldwell, who has his glider at the Immokalee See all stories on this topic ?

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People in Aviation: March 2011

QBE the Americas has announced the creation of a US-based general aviation insurance underwriting operation. Its new team consists of William McGloin, Roger Ridings, Michael Clark and Russell Walker. NBAA has awarded Wendi Gavigan, vp and manager of See all stories on this topic ?

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Heritage Aviation gains access to DC's Ronald Reagan Airport

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Changes in air for operator

Odyssey fueled and serviced business jets and other planes at the general aviation ramp at the state's busiest airport. Its sale pairs the Cincinnati-based company's network with a much larger industry peer: The deal is expected to make Landmark the See all stories on this topic ?

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Piper Aircraft Showing Strong Growth In New Aircraft Sales

Piper Aircraft, Inc., is a manufacturer of general aviation aircraft, located at the Vero Beach Municipal Airport in Vero Beach , Florida . Along with Beechcraft and Cessna, it is considered one of the "Big Three" in the field of general aviation See all stories on this topic ?AvStop Aviation News

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Embraer is the company that grew the most in the executive aviation market in 2010

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International airport in Dubai open to passengers

"This is a significant development for Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International, which we foresee as developing into a major regional hub for general aviation in the years to come," said Paul Griffiths, chief executive of Dubai Airports. See all stories on this topic ?Southall Travel

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It's traffic at NAIA runways

Gary Kingshott, a Cebu Pacific adviser, said mixing general aviation planes with commercial flights is akin to having Formula One cars, which run up to 250 kilometers per hour, and passenger jeepneys doing 80 kph, in one racing circuit. See all stories on this topic ?

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Grumman 21T crashes at Al Ain International Airport, UAE, causing four fatalities

The General Civil Aviation Authority of United Arab Emirates (GCAA) confirms that a Grumman 21T aircraft crashed yesterday evening (27 February 2011) in Al Ain Airport. The private plane was departing from Al Ain International airport, See all stories on this topic ?

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Cessna, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Renew Partnership

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Bankrupt Emivest Seeks Chinese Buyer

Emivest is seeking to have its assets acquired by China Aviation Industry General Aircraft (CAIGA, also known as Avic General Aviation), the same company that acquired the assets of Epic Aircraft last year out of bankruptcy for $4.3 million. See all stories on this topic ?

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New Lasp will likely increase weight threshold

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GE Aviation Secures Systems on Boeing Next-Generation KC-46A Tanker for United

GE Aviation, an operating unit of GE (NYSE: GE), is a world-leading provider of jet engines, components and integrated systems for commercial, military, business and general aviation aircraft. GE Aviation has a global service network to support these See all stories on this topic ?

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Airport owner, Glendale mayor question Peoria's airport idea

But it details how new general-aviation airports were considered in Wickenburg and in north Peoria, focused on Pleasant Valley Airport. "This location lies somewhat outside the primary concentration of projected aviation activity within the MAG region See all stories on this topic ?

http://www.azcentral.com/community/glendale/articles/2011/02/28/20110228peoria-airport-opposition.html

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Twist of fate in flight of tragedy

Mr Ahlamland agreed to step in and pilot the twin-engine Aero Commander 500-S and started his shift about 4am at the hangar of aviation company Flightech on the general aviation side of Cairns airport. Cray runs to Horn Island are common, See all stories on this topic ?

http://www.cairns.com.au/article/2011/03/01/151881_local-news.html

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Athens Municipal Airport awarded TxDOT grant

Project costs will be funded through TxDOT's Aviation Facilities Grant Program, which preserves and improves the state's general aviation system, and the city of Athens. This year, TxDOT expects to provide approximately $60 million in funding for See all stories on this topic ?

http://athens.kltv.com/news/news/athens-municipal-airport-awarded-txdot-grant/52841

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Kitchener Aero completes 4th ENG Helicopter for CTV

Kitchener Aero's focus is the corporate, commercial, and general aviation avionics markets. In the 30 plus years that KAAV has been in business, they have been responsible for many industry firsts. In addition to conventional avionics sales, See all stories on this topic ?

http://www.aviation.ca/content/view/9580/117/

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Chinese aircraft maker to acquire Cirrus Industries

By John Nolan, Staff Writer 4:27 PM Monday, February 28, 2011 Cirrus Industries Inc., a major manufacturer of airplanes for general aviation, said Monday it has agreed to be bought by a Chinese aircraft maker. China Aviation Industry General Aircraft See all stories on this topic ?

http://www.daytondailynews.com/business/chinese-aircraft-maker-to-acquire-cirrus-industries-1093602.html

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As Predicted… Cirrus 'Merges' With China's CAIGA « Aerospace Blog

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As Predicted… Cirrus 'Merges' With China's CAIGA « Aerospace Blog

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As Predicted… Cirrus 'Merges' With China's CAIGA « Aerospace Blog

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GAMA reports on disappointing 2010

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Fuller urges: 'Let's rally GA'

By AOPA Communications staff AOPA President Craig Fuller called on general aviation pilots to rally around GA so that collectively the industry can protect its freedom to fly. Delivering a keynote address at the Northwest Aviation Conference in See all stories on this topic ?

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Victorville man receives top aviation award

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