Monthly Archives: May 2011

TATT an Asset-Based Value With a Dual Catalyst

First Aviation which is described by the company as "a world-wide distributor of products and services to the aerospace industry and a one-stop-shop for MRO services (wheels, breaks, propellers and landing gear) for the General Aviation Industry". See all stories on this topic ?

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Bear Shot At Piedmont Triad International Airport

Around 5:45am, the bear was spotted again on the west side on the airport near the General Aviation area. Baker said it got inside the security fence and crossed in front of a plane. Maintenance workers and airport authorities followed the bear to one See all stories on this topic ?WFMY News 2

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Pilots share love of aviation

Several pilots also were there to show their general aviation aircraft. Austin Saul had already been bit by the flying bug before seeing Paul Cellecz's Beechcraft Bonanza, a four-seat, single-engine aircraft known for its V-tail. See all stories on this topic ?

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Ceremony marks closing of Navy base in Maine

In April, the base transferred ownership of its dual 8000-foot runways, which are now being used for general aviation. And as of Tuesday, 30 percent of the base property already had either been transferred or was under a lease or license, See all stories on this topic ?

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DOT dismantles aircraft operators' basic privacy rights

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Economy grounds pilots

Nationwide, general aviation flights declined more than 5 percent in 2010, continuing a decadelong trend, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. General aviation includes all flights other than commercial airlines, air taxis and military. See all stories on this topic ?

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Commercial Airport – General Aviation Air Operations Area Badge

a new General Aviation Air Operations Area identification badge. The TSA has defined the Air How to apply for the General Aviation AOA ID Badge? portofpasco.org.s82735.gridserver.com/…/GA%20badge%20i…

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Introducing a New General Aviation Aftermarket Company: Engine

San Antonio, TX, May 26, 2011 – Engine Components International, a worldwide distributor of general aviation aftermarket parts, services, and engine kits amtonline.com/article/article.jsp?siteSection=1&id=13634

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Find Jobs – General Aviation Technician Jobs in South Burlington

General Aviation Technician – Find Installation – Maint – Repair Jobs at Heritage Aviation in South Burlington, Vermont.www.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/Jobs/JobDetails.aspx?job…

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DSpace@MIT : ADS-B Benefits to General Aviation and Barriers to

General Aviation (GA) comprises over 96% of the active aircraft fleet in the US but average yearly utilization for GA aircraft is 21 times lower than that dspace.mit.edu/handle/1721.1/63130

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General Aviation Aircraft Welcome at Selfridge Air Show

A small number of area civilian pilots will have the unusual opportunity of landing at Selfridge Air National Guard Base during the base's 2011 air show and www.127wg.ang.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123257394

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TxDOT Names Scholes International Airport Most Improved | blog

Galveston's Scholes International Airport was named the 2011 Most Improved General Aviation Airport by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). The Island's airport was recognized for its perseverance and resilience in the wake blog.galveston.com – http://blog.galveston.com/

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Airplane Geeks – Episode 149 – Loads of Listener Mail | Airplane

On 100 low lead aviation fuel: 100 Octane Unleaded Aviation Fuel ? A Website dedicated to the distribution of information about the fuel crisis facing users of piston engines in General Aviation, and the promotion of an unleaded 100 Airplane Geeks Podcast – http://www.airplanegeeks.com/

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TxDOT Names Scholes International Airport Most Improved

[May 31, 2011] – Galveston's Scholes International Airport was named the 2011 Most Improved General Aviation Airport by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). The Island's airport was recognized for its perseverance and resilience in the wake See all stories on this topic ?

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China Sets Out Airspace Plan

By Russ Niles, Editor-in-Chief Chinese authorities say that while more airspace will be opened for general aviation, pilots can't expect the "free-for-all" atmosphere of the US and, in some ways, flying will be more strictly controlled than it is now. See all stories on this topic ?

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Ernest named president, CEO of Cessna unit

Defense contractor Textron Inc. announced Tuesday that Scott Ernest has been named president and CEO of Cessna Aircraft Co., its general aviation business. He succeeds Jack Pelton, who is retiring. Ernest will report to Textron Chairman and CEO Scott See all stories on this topic ?

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general aviation | Local Ski News from Jackson, Squaw, Telluride

general aviation. Unofficial Networks – the latest backcountry ski news & local info from Squaw, Jackson, Snowbird, Telluride, Whistler & Stowe.unofficialnetworks.com/tag/general-aviation/

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Commercial Airport – General Aviation Air Operations Area Badge

a new General Aviation Air Operations Area identification badge. The TSA has defined the Air How to apply for the General Aviation AOA ID Badge? portofpasco.org.s82735.gridserver.com/…/GA%20badge%20i…

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$100000 Jetpack Flies High In Demo Flight

Martin Aircraft has received substantial interest in the Jetpack from governments, military and emergency services around the world, along with many in the general aviation sector who are interested in being one of the first to own a jetpack.See all stories on this topic ?

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Study: LightSquared network 'incompatible' with GPS

A May 19 letter signed by 33 senators including 13 members of the Senate General Aviation Caucus called on FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski to rescind LightSquared's conditional approval and bring the full FCC into the review process. See all stories on this topic ?

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Moran: What's good for aviation is good for Kansas

Metro Chamber of Commerce and a tour of Yingling as he tries to learn as much as possible about the aviation industry. Moran said he wanted to help create a strong economy, which he said would create an environment in which general aviation can grow.See all stories on this topic ?

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Phuket private aviation in rapid growth mode

PHUKET: With the recent surge in interest in general aviation kindled by the opening of Phuket Airpark and its airshows [see video], the Phuket Gazette has added to its classified advertising pages a new page dedicated exclusively to the world of See all stories on this topic ?Phuket Gazette

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Insurance survey sheds light on industry's most costly claims

Newly hired general aviation industry workers are most at risk for suffering on-the-job injuries, according to a study released recently by United States Aviation Underwriters (USAU). In an attempt to categorize the areas where most injuries and See all stories on this topic ?

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Commercial Airport – General Aviation Air Operations Area Badge

a new General Aviation Air Operations Area identification badge. The TSA has defined the Air How to apply for the General Aviation AOA ID Badge? portofpasco.org.s82735.gridserver.com/…/GA%20badge%20i…

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Snohomish County airports note decline in aviation

By AP and Gary Crawford General aviation airports in Snohomish County, like Harvey Field, have seen a decline in the number of private aircraft flights due to a lingering recession and high fuel prices. In the past decade the number of takeoffs and See all stories on this topic ?

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Durham Tees Valley Airport selects Precision Applications

DTVA is operated by Peel Airports Limited and is looking to grow its business during the next few years exploring opportunities across all aspects of aviation business including passengers, cargo and general aviation. The new recording system will be See all stories on this topic ?

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Bombardier Announces Financial Results for the First Quarter Ended

The May 2011 General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) shipment report clearly showed Bombardier Aerospace as the market leader in the business aircraft market categories in which it competes, in both revenues (40%) and units INTERNATIONAL AVIATION NEWS – http://www.aviationnews.eu/

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Why haven't we used seaplanes in India? | Firstpost

She learnt flying on a Piper Super Cub and follows commercial and general aviation keenly. She is also on the board of Childfund India, an NGO that supports about 70000 children in the country. Firstpost – http://www.firstpost.com/

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Air Works: Ravi Menon and Vivek Gour

Another roughly 40% is from business and general aviation. Roughly 10% of our revenue is from MRO activities on airliners, and that's the baby of the group. That's the business we have just started after we finished the hangar at Hosur.See all stories on this topic ?Aviation Week

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Bombardier Announces Financial Results for the First Quarter Ended April 30, 2011

The May 2011 General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) shipment report clearly showed Bombardier Aerospace as the market leader in the business aircraft market categories in which it competes, in both revenues (40%) and units delivered (39%), See all stories on this topic ?

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