Northbound air service grant application to be discussedGrant could guarantee service for two years Nov 11, 2009
unuklhd wrote on Nov 10, 2009 10:24 PM:" Frequent Flyer,I agree with you that the city made a big mistake loosing Horizon. However, Horizon was NEVER going to go south because you cannot make money going south with their codeshare agreement. Flying into SFO is impossible due to the long delays encountered there and Klamath Falls could never fill a 70 seat aircraft and make it profitable even north bound. Why do you think Jeld Wen had 7 airplanes at one time with one that went to PDX three times... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Serving his country Nov 10, 2009
But what s the future, at a time when the latest generation of military aircraft, such as the F-22 and F-35, appear to be headed elsewhere and the F-15 is more than 30 years old ... Evans fell into a routine of fixing aircraft and assisting with accident investigations on downed Army helicopters ... The routine got personal when he found a friend s crutch in one of the downed aircraft. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Whats the future hold for Kingsley Field? Nov 5, 2009
But what s the future, at a time when the latest generation of military aircraft, such as the F-22 and F-35, appear to be headed elsewhere and the F-15 is more than 30 years old ... But what s the future, at a time when the latest generation of military aircraft, such as the F-22 and F-35, appear to be headed elsewhere and the F-15 is more than 30 years old. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT LAND IN PB; THE CARS COME, TOO Nov 1, 2009
The Razorback Chapter of the Experimental Aircraft Association hosted a fly-in and car show that attracted the young and the old ... shouted 4-year-old Oliver King, as a small aircraft took to the skies over the airport ... This is the type of airplane they flew and one of the things we do is restore aircraft. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
B-17 Flying Fortress Airmen Drop In To Fantasy of Flight Today, Tomorrow Oct 21, 2009
The 305th was a storied and distinguished unit in WWII and was one of those which flew their aircraft home to the U.S. in late 1945 ... The 457th also was a distinguished and noteworthy unit of the Eighth and was privileged to fly their aircraft back to the U.S. in late 1945 ... He piloted the P-51 (Model D) aircraft also known as the Mustang, escorting B-17 and B-24 bombers to and from Germany which greatly reduced the bomber losses. (The Fort Meade Leader, FL)
Garden Court Cafe sold Sep 25, 2009
Robert Arnold just returned from the Reno Air Show and Races where he presented the "General Hap Arnold Award" for the best restoration of a World War II era aircraft during the past year. Rolls Royce Aircraft Engines of Great Britain and the Smithsonian Institution's Air and Space division co-sponsor the trophy. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Firefighters gain on blaze near Los Angeles Sep 2, 2009
Some 3,600 firefighters and aircraft were working across a 50-mile span to battle the blaze. Firefighters were keeping a close eye on the weather. (FOX 11, AZ)
Full Story Sep 2, 2009
Some 3,600 firefighters and aircraft were working across a 50-mile span to battle the blaze. "There's action everywhere," Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger said as a thundering helicopter interrupted his news conference at the scene of two other wildfires burning in the inland region east of Los Angeles. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Coach Berenato's Trip for the Troops: Day 6 (Yesterday) Aug 18, 2009
After a great workout (yes, I started working out)and large French coffee with double expresso, we left for a tour of the Air Force grounds and aircrafts ... The two unmanned (no human pilot) fighter aircrafts we saw were the Predator and the Reaper ... It is so important to stay safe by having the best possible aircrafts in the world. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
WWII enthusiast helps theatre Aug 17, 2009
One of his greater reconstruction projects was a Stearman aircraft, and he took great pride in being able to recreate the ancient beauty that used to serve the armed forces so many years ago. History is not just on TV and in books and parades. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Jennerstown Summer Slam gets under way Aug 15, 2009
The weather is great, said firefighter Brad Speicher. I hope it lasts all weekend. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Jennerstown fire plans weekend festival Aug 11, 2009
Firefighters got the idea for a festival after attending the Somerset County Firemen s Convention in Boswell last year. Then, when the decision was made to keep the race track closed in 2009, firefighters decided a festival would be a great fundraiser. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
DARE Fair will show off planes, cars and bikes Aug 7, 2009
Besides the WWII BT-13, he's expecting a 1948 Luscombe, several different Piper Cubs and a couple of double-wing aircraft. Smith said the BT-13 coming in from Indianapolis is one of the 25 that still fly out of 12,000 manufactured. (Hartford City News-Times, IN)
Unplug, escape with two great getaways Aug 4, 2009
Reach this place of solitude even quicker with a small aircraft flight from Copper Harbor with. Rates are from $285 per person, round-trip. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Arthur gets jump on patriotic celebrations Jun 23, 2009
The events at Jurgens Park include helicopter rides, starting at 4 p.m. Saturday, and the vendors and fundraising stands open at 5 p.m. Other events through the evening before the fireworks include T-shirt tosses, aircraft flyovers, paramilitary sky divers and patriotic music. The fireworks include 500-feet-long waterfalls and a wall of fire, plus a 16-inch shell, which has a special legacy, Jones said. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Brentwood Tower Apartments sold for $5.35M Jun 20, 2009
- Manufacturer of Business Jets nal Aircraft. - New Dawn Technologies. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Aviation art Jun 16, 2009
The store, which has been in Sheridan for six years, features prints of planes mostly World War II dogfight scenes many signed by the pilots who manned the original aircraft. "It's a niche product," he said. (Montana Standard, MT)
Obits: Sanderson, Bush, Herman, Waletich, Lee, Pettersen, & Janisch May 28, 2009
At the onset of World War II he was recruited by Boeing Aircraft of Seattle, WA, to join in the war effort as a tool designer for the B-17. His father became ill in 1944 and the family returned to Claremont to assist his Dad in farming. (Marshall County Journal, SD)
Supporting SB 317 May 28, 2009
Mr. Gary also recently implied that he was suspicious that Mr. Hebert s commitment to the Louisiana s aircraft industry was convenient and isolated only to the landfill issue ... I can assure the readers that Mr. Hebert s indeed holds a broader, even unilateral aircraft industry commitment ... For the better part of 40 years, the ARA grounds were a virtual flea market for no end of non-aircraft goods and services companies. (New Iberia, LA)
Plane crash kills local businessman May 26, 2009
Friends said Clark was known to have been seriously ill in the past few months and enjoyed recreational flights with his son in the aircraft, which was registered to their firm, Commonwealth Properties Corp. ... Shortly after 9 a.m., the pilot of the aircraft called the Daytona Beach International Airport tower and reported possible engine trouble after takeoff from Runway 7-R, a 3,200-foot runway, according to a county spokesman. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Hebert's intentions May 22, 2009
red baron wrote on May 21, 2009 11:52 AM:" Well Mr. Gary, it appears the Parish Council, the D.A., and the Parish President, all underestimate the vitality and the influence of the aircraft industries in Lousiana. Many local interests are always fantasing using ARA as a convienient flea market for non-aircraft services and goods.I can assure you that aircraft interests will squash the parish fantasy of putting septic ponds on ARA, just like they did for landfills on the end of the runway and the... (New Iberia, LA)
Another shakeup in local Wall Street outpost May 9, 2009
He advised another client, GATX Corp., on the 2006 divestiture of its aircraft leasing operations. The thing that stood out about Michael. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Machinists union wants back in at United May 9, 2009
The Teamsters replaced the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Assn., which ousted IAM in 2003, when United was in bankruptcy. The IAM will begin collecting signatures from 9,000 active and furloughed mechanics in an effort to force a vote. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Boeing loses 25 orders for 787 plane May 8, 2009
The Chicago-based aircraft manufacturer also received a cancellation for a 777 commercial plane ... Limited access to credit has made it more difficult for potential customers to finance new aircraft purchases ... He pointed to a huge backlog of orders, diversification between its commercial airplane and defense businesses and progress on its long-delayed 787, a next-generation aircraft scheduled to fly for the first time before July. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Katherine Riddell Love Apr 28, 2009
Her duty was to watch for fires and enemy aircraft during the Cold War. She continued to work for the Forest Service as an engineering draftsman. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Should overweight passengers pay extra to fly? Apr 17, 2009
These seats could be placed throughout the aircraft. Its the most respectable way to handle this issue. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
• Events calendar Apr 17, 2009
Aircraft display/Twin Falls. Radio-controlled airplanes and helicopters on display, hosted by Magic Valley Aeromodelers of Twin Falls and the Snake River Flyers of Hazelton, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Center Court at Magic Valley Mall. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Our views: Build the tanker Mar 19, 2009
But the aircraft are Eisenhower-era antiques increasingly not up to the task, making it imperative the Obama administration finally award the long-delayed contract to build a new fleet of aerial refueling tankers for the Air Force. Whether that happens, though, remains uncertain. (Florida Today)
Deltona High School grad served in Afghanistan Mar 17, 2009
I worked on the whole body of the aircraft -- also made sure there was no structural damage ... We would have to run out and prepare the aircraft for launching. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Some fear Navy sonar may harm Fla.'s right whales Mar 14, 2009
A quiet twin-engine, slow-flying aircraft is used to photograph the whales, which can be individually identified by the white markings or "callosities" on their heads and tracked. "The thing we've learned, but we sort of knew ahead of time, is their variability," said Hain, a senior scientist with Associated Scientists at Woods Hole, Mass. (Yahoo News)
Helicopter industry tries to attract workers Mar 13, 2009
Collectible Aircraft LLC.. Salt River Project. (AZCentral -- Business)
Duck Strikes Shands-Gainesville's Chopper Mar 8, 2009
"The fact the pilot was wearing a helmet was key in maintaining control of the aircraft," David Maurer, ShandsCair Medical Director, told WCJB-TV.. Copyright 2008 by. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Small Plane Crashes Into RV Park Mar 7, 2009
-- A single-engine experimental aircraft crashed into an Ocala RV park Friday, killing one person, according to officials in Ocala. Officials said two recreational vehicles caught on fire from the 3 p.m. crash at the Wild Frontier RV Park. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Delta faces Wi-Fi service lawsuit Feb 19, 2009
Delta started rolling out its Wi-Fi service in December, launching the service on six planes with plans to gradually add service to more aircraft. Delta uses Itasca, Ill. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
FAA, NTSB feud over icing safety for turboprops Feb 19, 2009
Far from ignoring safety recommendations, the FAA has been working hard on the issue of ice and turboprop planes, issuing more than 100 safety directives since 1994 requiring specific actions or procedures related to icing for existing aircraft, Brown said. FAA officials long have complained that the safety board is free to make whatever safety recommendations it feels are best, whether those recommendations are practicable, economical or even technically possible. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Fewer F-22s needed; Cobb plant in jeopardy Feb 18, 2009
Keeping the production line open would be consistent with Obama s desire to preserve and create jobs in these tough economic times and is consistent with the Air Force s need for additional aircraft, he said. Defense Secretary Robert Gates has said that difficult choices will have to be made in picking weapons systems. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Buffalo flight may have rocked like roller coaster Feb 17, 2009
As the aircraft passed through clouds, it encountered ice and likely shook from turbulence in the mist and snow, Moshner said. The plane's deicers would have broken up the ice, the wind flinging it off the wings and propellers, knocking chunks of it against the side of the aircraft, loud enough for passengers to hear ... Still, looking out the window would not have helped a passenger determine exactly what was happening to the aircraft because it was dark and the weather was bad, said John... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Families of victims tour crash site Feb 17, 2009
Forty-nine people aboard the aircraft and one person on the ground were killed in the crash that occurred minutes before the plane was to land at Buffalo Niagara International Airport. The families have been sequestered in a hotel. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
