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New May 4, 2008
- Wings and Wheels This air show features displays from the Royal Air Force Red Arrows and the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. There will be a mix of civilian and military flying displays throughout the afternoon, performing aerobatics in the skies over Dunsfold. Dunsfold Aerodrome, Surrey on Sunday August 24th, 2008.
- Eco-Aviation "Making it Work for the Aviation Industry and Planet." A conference for commercial aviation professionals. Organized by Air Transport World and sponsored by Pratt & Whitney, Airbus, GE Aviation, CFM, Rolls-Royce, Boeing, and Embraer. June 18-20, 2008, the Capital Hilton, Washington, DC.
- Indy Transponder A collection of headlines, links, and articles related to "aviation edutainment," including air shows and air racing, aviation heritage, developing youth’s aero interest, Indiana regional aviation, and other articles of interest. Look for guest articles from various participants and key people engaged in the industry.
- American Winds Flight Academy A number of programs are available: Private SEL / MEL, Instrument Rating SEL / MEL, Instrument Add-On, Commercial SEL / MEL, Commercial Add-On, CFI / CFII / MEI, ATP, Fast Track Training Program. Located in Akron, Ohio at the Akron-Fulton Airport. SEVIS approved to accept international students and offer the M-1 Visa.
- Red Eagle Aviation Airplane and helicopter flight instruction, scenic charters, fuel, and maintenance services. Kalispell City Airport, Northwest Montana.
- Naasco Northeast Corp. Specializing in the repair and overhaul of starter generators and electrical power relay switching assemblies as well as a variety of aircraft accessories. NAASCO also offers a number of PMA parts for helicopter and fixed wing aircraft components.
- Schiphol Taxi Goedkoop met de taxi naar Schiphol. Offering transport at competitive prices for taxi journeys all over The Netherlands.
- Was That For Us? The day-to-day life of a regional first officer.
- Pilot Terminal Blog Current aviation news, information, and helpful tips, from a Certified Flight Instructor.
- AeroIT An aviation doftware development company. Their flagship AMS (Aviation Management System) package covers General Aviation operations (including: quotations, booking, flight recording and processing, invoicing and payments), flight training operations (bookings, flight recording, student results, invoicing / payments) and includes integrated aircraft maintenance, pilot management, CRM, pilot log books, pilot duty time processing, cost processing, and more.
- Sky Blue Radio Internet radio dedicated to flight simulation and aviation, broadcasting 24/7 right into your flight sim cockpit on 123.45 using Wee Tune Beastie on the com2 radio. A great mix of entertainment for young and old, for the seasoned pilot and families.
- TechInFlight This nicely designed blog is dedicated to exploring the technology available to air passengers. Posts cover in-flight entertainment and in-flight Internet. TechInFlight has started a social network on Ning.com as a place for frequent travelers to share their experiences using technology during their flight, and also any other tips or tricks related to air travel.
- Highland Flying School Aeroplane Shop Aviation gifts at low prices: jewellery, clothing, clocks, models, pilot shop, children's toys, picture frames. Free shipping and credit card orders.
- Summit Vacations Breckenridge, Colorado vacation rentals. Last minute specials and online booking.
- Bucker Book Pilot Shop This leading online pilot shop from Spain offers all your pilot supplies and flight equipment.
- Air Freight Recruiter A domestic and international air freight and expedited freight recruitment firm specifically focused on the Air Freight Industry. They specialize in the freight forwarding, supply chain management, and transportation industries.
- Just Go Travel Guides These are an alternative to classic travel guides, geared towards the independent, technologically savvy traveller. Its user-rated listings and detailed content are available to download, free of charge, onto iPods, most mobile phones, and also as a PDF for printing at home. Researched by local people at the destinations, and available in four languages.
- Idle Time Software Offering cinematic animation screen savers for PC and Mac: the free, Holding Pattern Coach Class with 15 aerial views, and the paid, First Class with 57 aerial views, "gentle, realistic flight animation, relaxing engine audio, user-settable options, and more."
New April 27, 2008
- PeterGreenberg.com Peter Greenberg is a travel journalist with extensive experience in the field. He tends to focus on the journey, rather than on the destination, and offers the traveler insider tips and recommendations. For travel news, information, help, and great resources, check out this site.
- Baggallini Founded by two veteran flight attendants who recognized a need for more fashionable and functional tote bags, handbags, and travel accessories.
- Strapak An innovative "organizer frontpack" that holds your small travel items: passport, phone, iPod, cash, keys, etc.
Added to the Aircargo page:
- DTX Logistics, Inc. Providing third party logistics in Montreal, assisting you to import products to Canada for sale and distribution. They understand the complexities of the tax and duty structure, and assist you in obtaining NRI (Non Resident Importer) status, if required. Languages: English, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, and Mandarin.
- Private Pilot Resources - Aviation Blog A blog dedicated to capturing the little gems of knowledge collected during training. This newly licensed private pilot periodically adds items found during research so that others might benefit from them.
- Extra 300 - fan site A site dedicated only to one plane - the aerobatic Extra 300. It contains a little history, a description of the plane, and movies.
- 360TravelGuide.com This site provides a large selection (maybe the largest?) of panoramic virtual tours and guides for destinations all around the world.
- Santa Fe Aerospace Corp Manufacturer of custom-made commercial avionic and accessory shop test panels, test fixtures, and wire-harnesses. They provide "economical, practical, high quality" rack-mount test panels to OEM manual (CMM/OHM) specifications. Many test panels ready-made and for sale.
- Attab GSE A Saudi firm located in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, established in August 2004 as a business selling, purchasing, leasing, and maintaining aircraft ground support equipment.
- Aviation In Focus Topics in this blog cover all aspects of flying: the airline industry, air travel, airports, general aviation, aviation-related hobbies, etc.
- Aviation Ground Schools A two-day weekend accelerated ground school. FAA private pilot, commercial pilot, or instrument rating.
- UKS Air Ltd Private jet charter through a preferred network of owners and operators in the UK and worldwide. VIP charter, corporate charter, air taxi charter.
- US-LTA Corporation Founded to design, engineer, manufacture, and offer airships for sale for operational customers in the worldwide airship advertising and remote sensing market. They developed the 160 foot, 6-passenger Model 138S Airship and Skymax Nightsign system which are type certified by the United States FAA.
- Ohio Aerospace Day This event seeks to increase awareness of the importance of aerospace to Ohio, and Ohio's capabilities in aerospace. The day will include booth displays, panel discussions, meetings with legislators, and a reception. May 7, 2008 at the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus.
- Airliners International 2008 Hundreds of tables of airline and aviation collectibles. July 10-12, 2008 Dallas, Texas.
- Airliners International 2009 The "World's Largest Gathering of Airline Enthusiasts" is the annual event of the World Airline Historical Society. Meet fellow airline fanatics from all over the world. Exhibition hall for buying, selling and swapping airline memorabilia. Tours of local aviation museums, and lots more. July 23 - 25, 2009, Orlando, Florida.
- Airline Collectibles Superstore After years of collecting aviation items, this site offers a wide variety of collectibles from domestic and international airlines past and present.
- Aim Higher Jets Diecast and custom mahogany military aircraft models. They have bombers, fighter and attack aircraft, helicopters, recon planes, transport and trainers. Special discounts for Squadron and UPT classes. They'll even send you photos of your completed model before it ships.
- Aviation Working Group A not-for-profit legal entity comprising major aviation manufacturers, leasing companies, and financial institutions. AWG seeks to contribute to the development of policies, laws, regulations, and rules that facilitate advanced international aviation financing and leasing.
- Regional Luxury Shuttle A private company offering shuttle bus services from Nairobi - Namanga - Arusha - Moshi - Marangu, Mt. Kilimanjaro mountain climbing expeditions and wildlife safaris for Tanzania's Northern Circuit.
- Garffshirts A variety of men's and ladies pilot uniform shirt models from Van Heusen and Eagle by Shirtmakers.
- Beechwood Airpark A residential airpark with a 2600 foot turf runway in North Alabama (Athens)
- Aerosales.aero A one-stop trading site for worldwide sale and purchase of aircrafts and aviation related equipment.
New April 20, 2008
- IntoFlight A community-driven resource for pilots with information about all sorts of aircraft. Add photos and reviews of your plane, or look for one to purchase through their aggregation of aircraft classifieds from across the web. A number of additional features are on the way at this useful site.
- Stories of a Medevac Pilot The well-written and interesting stories in this blog are just ones from Dagny's travels over the years as a medevac pilot. Be sure to add this one to your list and follow her adventures.
- Jeffrey Sigmon.com The interesting blog of a pilot and aviation enthusiast who shares his stories and news.
- FINDairlinecards.com Browse reviews, opinions, and applications from major airlines that distribute credit cards. Get in-depth knowledge from their article database, along with user reviews on travel credit card related cards.
- Wisconsin Aviation Academy A non-profit organization which takes under-represented area youth and teaches them discipline, planning, and communication skills while teaching them to fly, for free. The program is open to youth 16 years old and the fee is based on family income. Several cadets have gone on to aviation college, the Air Force academy, and airline positions. They also offer FlyGirls, a program for girls entering 9-11th grades.
- Sky High Careers Flight attendant job interview training: how to interview successfully, what to expect, and what qualities/qualifications airlines look for. They offer group seminar training which parallels an actual airline interview, and online training that covers the interview process, including the background airlines already want you to have.
- Cartoo GSE A Chinese manufacturer and supplier of GSE and aircraft maintenance tools: container dollies, pallet dollies, baggage/luggage dollies, axle jacks, baggage tractors, belt loaders, push backs, etc.
- Approach This fast-paced ATC simulation for Windows computers puts you in the seat of a (TRACON) Air Traffic Controller (ATC).
- Air Travel An online travel guide of travel tips and suggestions for your air flight travel. Get travel information and air travel discounts on this site.
- ClipWings.com An internet-based community for aviation fans, provided by aviation fans. Set up your individual profile and present yourself as well as your aircraft. Publish your pictures or videos and share them with other users internationally. Get in touch with others, meet old friends, or make new ones.
- Rene Perez & Associates Focused soley on "airline software solutions," Rene Perez & Associates leverages IT to address an airline's unique environment. eRev addresses revenue accounting requirements in today's electronic reservation environment.
- Brewer Aviation An FBO located at Duncan Oklahoma DUC.
- UFS-Aero Charter services, aircraft parts, helicopter parts and services, FBO, aircraft sales, flight school, and more. At Capital City Airport, New Cumberland, Pennsylvania.
- West Wind Aviation and Services Private Limited "An Indian Initiative in International Aviation." An international aviation joint venture with the vision to promote flying as an affordable and purposeful option in India, especially for transportation, sports, recreation, agricultural use, surveillance, photography, border patrolling, banner towing, etc. The company is presently engaged in developing its own private general aviation airport capable of accommodating small and light aircraft manufacturers, flight training schools, general aviation MROs and FBOs.
- Airline Purchasing Expo For aviation professionals involved in airline technical purchasing, logistics, manufacturing, parts supply, IT, ground support, maintenance, aircraft or engine leasing. 7 - 8 May 2008, Olympia 2 Exhibition Centre, London, UK.
- Airportshow The Airport Expo in Dubai, 2-4 June 2008.
- Angel Flight South Central Helping people in need of free air transportation for medical and humanitarian purposes. Serving Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, and New Mexico.
- Texas Aviation Association Their goal is to preserve and protect Texas airports, and to advance public understanding of general aviation to the citizens of Texas.
- Chandelle Flying Club An incorporated, not-for-profit club that was established for the flying pleasure of its members. Aircraft are IFR certified and based at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Texas.
- Aviation Warehouse Aviation-related props, rentals, and sales for movie and television studios. Mock-ups of all makes and models of airplanes, mock-ups of helicopters, cockpits, crashed planes, and airplane parts. Also, a huge aviation technical library with over 300,000 aircraft manuals and more.
- Helicopter Engineers & Pilots Association, Canada HEPAC is a professional, non-profit association whose mission is to promote the professionalism and integrity of the Canadian helicopter industry. HEPAC acts as a strong, organized, and effective voice for Canadian engineers and pilots looking for constructive change and positive, proactive solutions to help make the industry the best it can be, now and for the future.
- FightGridlockNow.gov The National Strategy to Reduce Congestion on America's Transportation Network (the "Congestion Initiative") seeks solutions to ease transportation system congestion, including aviation congestion.
- SkyTech Aviation An F.A.A. / E.A.S.A. Repair Station for aircraft component parts.
- Comfort Falls Aviation Estates Located in the Texas Hill Country on the famous Guadalupe River, 43 home sites with access to a 4500 foot paved runway and 2200 foot grass strip. Waterfalls, fishing, kayaking, and tubing on site. Horses allowed. Convenient 3 minutes to Comfort, 20 minutes to Fredericksburg or Kerrville, 25 minutes to shopping in NW San Antonio.
- Breckland Balloons Based in East Anglia, UK and offering balloon flights from Norwich, West Norfolk, and Peterborough, UK.
- Southwell Murphy & Associates SMA is a security and management consultancy that also sells security and surveillance technologies (UAVs and Aerostats) in Aust, NZ, Asia and the Pacific regions. Security and surveillence systems and products include the Peregrine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle System, the Vigilant Aerial Surveillance System and Ultralight Electro Optical Payload for UAVs.
