Archived Articles -- August 2008
American Airlines To Expand Service To Brazil This Fall With The Addition Of Three New Destinations
MIAMI – American Airlines will add three destinations in Brazil to its route network in November, further growing its presence in South America’s largest country while expanding its leadership position in flights from the United States to Latin America.
American, a founding member of the glo... [Read More]
Local resident participates in Civil Air Patrol professional development event
(New York Wing, Catskill Mountain Group, Montgomery, NY)– Major Kevin Barry of Highland, New York joined Civil Air Patrol public affairs officers from across the nation for the 2008 CAP Public Affairs Officer Academy at the Gaylord Palms in Kissimmee, Fla.
The CAP PAO academy featured s... [Read More]
MIA Seeking Proposals For ‘Makeover’ Of Airport Entrance
(MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA) –Investors and developers interested in previously unavailable real estate at Miami International Airport’s (MIA) main entrance, known as Central Boulevard, can propose how they would give the area a much-needed makeover.
The Miami-Dade Aviation Department (MDAD),... [Read More]
Clyde “Upside-Down” Pangborn (1894 - 1958)
While we’ve learned of famous aviators such as lion-carrying Roscoe Turner, ocean-crossing “Wrong Way” Corrigan and transcontinental record-breaking Cal Rodgers, few have come close to the amazing aerial feats and antics of Clyde (Upside-Down) Pangborn, pilot and stunt barnstormer during aviation’s ... [Read More]
JULY 2008 MASTER INSTRUCTORS
The National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) takes pride in announcing a significant aviation accomplishment on the part of these very special aviation educators. Recently, they were all accredited as Master Instructors by NAFI, their professional aviation education association.
... [Read More]
Passengers At Newark Liberty International Airport Can Recharge Electronic Devices For Free
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey will feature a demonstration and photo opportunity of its recently installed Power Poles at Newark Liberty International Airport at 11 a.m. on Monday, August 25, in the area adjacent to the Terminal B Food Court.
Fifty 8 ½-foot-tall stanchions, e... [Read More]
Port Authority Waives Fees At Stewart Airport To Help Retain And Expand Existing Air Service For Customers
In a measure designed to preserve and expand air services at Stewart International Airport, the Port Authority Board of Commissioners today approved an incentive program that will waive fees and rentals that airlines normally would have paid the Port Authority for aircraft to land, park and utilize ... [Read More]
Exploring Naples Airport & Beyond (KAPF)
Naples Municipal Airport, located just two miles northeast of Naples, Florida, is a publicly owned airport, owned by the City of Naples Airport Authority and managed by Theodore D. Soliday of Naples.
Sitting just eight feet above sea level, Naples Municipal Airport is surrounded by Southwest... [Read More]
Weather Safety 101: Thunderstorms
Many experienced pilots have experienced just how difficult it can be to fly through a thunderstorm. According to the National Weather Service, there are over 100,000 thunderstorms annually across the United States. The odds of a pilot encountering one are very great.
In 2004, approximately o... [Read More]
American Eagle Announces Ed Criner To Oversee O'Hare Operati
Corporate Press Release
American Eagle Announces Ed Criner To Oversee O'Hare Operations; Pedro Fabregas To Become President - Executive Airlines
FORT WORTH , Texas – American Eagle today announced changes in leadership at its San Juan-based Executive Airlines operation in whi... [Read More]
AMR Reports $284 Million 2nd Quarter Loss Excluding Special
FORT WORTH , Texas – AMR Corporation, the parent company of American Airlines, Inc., today reported a net loss of $1.4 billion for the second quarter of 2008, or $5.77 per share.
The second quarter results include special charges as previously disclosed in AMR’s Form 8-K filing with the Secu... [Read More]
Cargo Airport Services USA Expands Ground Handling Operation At JFK International Airport With Cargolux At Building 151
Cargo Airport Services USA, LLC (“CAS”) has been awarded the cargo warehouse handling contract with Cargolux at JFK International Airport. This is the third city in the growing relationship between CAS and Cargolux. CAS will handle Cargolux in building 151 where Cargolux will locate their business a... [Read More]
Continental Airlines Announces Second Quarter Loss
Continental Airlines recently reported a second quarter 2008 net loss of $3 million ($0.03 diluted loss per share). Excluding $22 million of previously announced net after tax special items, Continental recorded a net loss of $25 million ($0.25 diluted loss per share).
The combination of record h... [Read More]
Exploring Albany Airport & Beyond (KALB)
Albany International Airport, located just six miles northwest of Albany, New York, is a publicly owned airport, owned by the Albany County Airport Authority and managed by Joel Russell of Albany. It is the major air center for the Capital Region, Northeastern New York and Western New England.
Si... [Read More]
JUNE 2008 MASTER INSTRUCTORS
The National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) takes pride in announcing a significant aviation accomplishment on the part of these very special aviation educators. Recently, they were all accredited as Master Instructors by NAFI, their professional aviation education association.
... [Read More]
LOUIS M. MANCUSO, SR.
Louis Mancuso was born in Brooklyn on August 25, 1919 to Rose and Dominick Mancuso, immigrants from the Calabria region of Italy. Now, as he joins his parents, we celebrate his lifetime of achievements and the wonderful memories he has left behind.
Lou grew up in Brooklyn and Bethpage (then... [Read More]
Miami International Airport Reaches Milestone
Miami International Airport (MIA) recently reached construction-related milestones for its North Terminal Development project when it received 20 Automated People Mover (APM) cars (photo 1) and opened three new gates of a planned 50-gate system (photo 2). The APM cars will eventually carry up to 9,0... [Read More]
Mid-Hudson Valley Business Women Fly Cross Country Air Race
They may be small business owners but they have lofty ambitions. Eileen Piasecki-Couch of Westtown and Gloria Zawaski Smith of New Hampton will be pilot and co-pilot respectively of Eileen’s 1963 Mooney 20c--“Betty, Too” --during an all-women’s Air Race Classic from Bozeman, Mt. to Mansfield Ma.... [Read More]
Polar Flying In The Summer
While a major July heat wave could be scorching the northeastern United States, there are areas such as Antarctica and Alaska which could pose serious dangers to pilots flying abroad.
It is common knowledge to pilots that the shortest air route from Europe to Asia, as well as from some parts of N... [Read More]
PORT AUTHORITY RECONVENES FLIGHT DELAY TASK FORCE
The Port Authority reconvened its Flight Delay Task Force today to continue to press for the more than 100 recommendations it proposed in a December 2007 report to expand capacity, reduce flights delays and improve customer service for delayed passengers. The agency also renewed calls for a compreh... [Read More]
Southwest Airlines and the FAA Revolutionize the Skies
Southwest Airlines Senior Director of Flight Operations Jeff Martin spoke recently about the benefits of RNP (Required Navigation Performance) and Southwest's progression on RNP implementation fleet-wide at the Eco-Aviation Conference in Washington, D.C. -- follow this link to view the complete pres... [Read More]
THE PORT AUTHORITY THANKS ITS CUSTOMERS AS KENNEDY AIRPORT T
The Port Authority will provide free AirTrain JFK rides on Friday, July 25, as a thank you to customers who have helped make John F. Kennedy International Airport the country's premier international gateway, and one of the world's most venerable aviation facilities.
Chairman Anthony R. Coscia... [Read More]
