March 2009 - Posts

• Aero-News: Quote of the Day (03.31.09)

  "It's pretty fierce competition. Yankton ought to be proud. This is the community's airport." Source: Gary Carlson, who with his wife owns Carlson Aviation, the FBO based at Chan Gurney Municipal Airport (YKN) in Yankton, SD. YKN was... Posted Mar 31 2009, 01:24 AM by Aero-News Network

• Group: Officials Reject Stimulus Money For O'Hare Modernization

  Critics Declare Victory Against Controversial Project Chicago aviation officials announced Monday no funds will be going towards the O'Hare Modernization Program (OMP) from the $12 million in federal stimulus money sent to O'Hare to help improve... Posted Mar 31 2009, 01:21 AM by Aero-News Network

• Red Bull Albatross Comes Under Groundhog Media Attack

  ABC News Report Questions Safety Of Grumman HU-16E ABC News is raising questions about the Grumman HU-16E seaplane used to market Red Bull energy drink at major sporting events and air shows. ABC notes the Albatross was decommissioned and disposed of... Posted Mar 31 2009, 01:18 AM by Aero-News Network

• South Dakota Airport Receives State Honor

  YKN Named State GA Airport Of The Year If you're flying to Oshkosh this summer, one the airports that will be courting your business along the way is the Chan Gurney Municipal Airport (YKN) in Yankton, SD. The airport was just named the state Office... Posted Mar 31 2009, 01:08 AM by Aero-News Network

• ANN's Daily Aero-Term (03.31.09): Earthshine

  Aero-Terms! Light reflected from the Earth and its atmosphere onto the dark part of the Moon when it is not full. Earthshine explains why the full disk of the Moon remains dimly visible even when only part of it is illuminated by sunlight. Read More.... Posted Mar 31 2009, 12:48 AM by Aero-News Network

• ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (03.31.09)

  Aero-Linx! An easy to use, easy to navigate guide to all things related to airships. Read More... Posted Mar 31 2009, 12:44 AM by Aero-News Network

• CAV Aerospace Installs 100th Cessna 400 TKS System

  Offers Peace-Of-Mind During Inadvertant Icing Encounters CAV Aerospace recently installed its 100th TKS system on the world's fastest fixed-gear aircraft, the Cessna 400 Corvalis TT and its predecessors. Read More... Posted Mar 31 2009, 12:37 AM by Aero-News Network

• Yingling Aviation Delivers 100th Oasis-Equipped C208B

  Popular Caravan Interior Package Includes Leather, Custom Woodwork Yingling Aviation marked a significant milestone Monday with the delivery of the 100th Cessna Model 208 Caravan fitted with an Oasis interior. The single-engine turboprop was delivered... Posted Mar 31 2009, 12:34 AM by Aero-News Network

• ICG Enhances NxtMail Server

  Allows Interfacing With Iridium And InMarSat Networks International Communications Group (ICG) announced Tuesday it has enhanced its new NxtMail with modifications that will add ease and flexibility to its installation in virtually any aircraft and offer... Posted Mar 31 2009, 12:23 AM by Aero-News Network

• Concorde Battery Intros BC-5000 Battery Capacity Tester

  Approved For Commercial And Military Use Concorde Battery Corporation announced Monday the new BC-5000 Battery Capacity Tester. Loaded with failsafe features and designed for operator safety, BC-5000 Battery Capacity Tester is intended for use by any... Posted Mar 31 2009, 12:18 AM by Aero-News Network

• Two Unhurt In P210 Downing Near GTU

  Plane Descended Onto Residential Street The pilot and passenger onboard a Cessna P210 Centurion suffered only minor injuries when their aircraft landed on a neighborhood street near Georgetown Municipal Airport (GTU) in Texas Sunday evening. Read More... Posted Mar 31 2009, 12:09 AM by Aero-News Network

• Delta's Acquisition Of Northwest Becomes Increasingly Visible

  Crews Now Dressed In Delta Uniforms Seattle-based flight attendant Christie Colegrove, a 25-year Northwest Airlines veteran, hanged up her Northwest uniform Monday in exchange for a new Delta Air Lines uniform. Colegrove joined nearly 40,000 flight attendants... Posted Mar 31 2009, 12:01 AM by Aero-News Network

• K-State Forms Aviation Flying Club For Enthusiasts

  Common Group To Support Competitive Student Events Kansas State University's Aviation Department has established the K-State Aviation Flying Club for any aviation enthusiasts to support the university's competitive aviation teams. K-State at Salina... Posted Mar 30 2009, 11:57 PM by Aero-News Network

• Aero-TV: WAI Perspectives -- Assessing Economic Equality (Part 2)

  A Three Question Survey Of This Year's Amazing Women In Aviation Conference At a number of the more intriguing special events that ANN and Aero-TV partake in, we engage in an interesting exercise in which we pose at least three questions to a dozen... Posted Mar 30 2009, 10:13 PM by Aero-News Network

• Aero-News: Quote of the Day (03.30.09)

  "The technical world needs the graduates of Aviation High School to form the basis for future aviation experts in order for the United States to maintain its lead in advancing the application of advanced and ever more complex technologies."... Posted Mar 29 2009, 11:43 PM by Aero-News Network