While the overall popularity of amphibious aircraft in the private aviation market is quite low, they are extremely popular among those who use them. The amphibious aircraft is perfect for remote areas such as those that are often used by hunters and fishermen who are looking for natural areas that are undisturbed by human development. These are a popular choice among guides who operate fishing, hunting, and wildlife tours. The design allows the user to depart from a populated area … >> Read More

When it comes to airline travel there are many aspects that can make your trip more difficult than it needs to be, but you will find that your travel will be more trouble free with using some of the latest free smartphone apps available. While there are certainly a lot of quality apps related to airline travel that are fee based, this article focuses solely on those which are free. The number of people with smartphones is constantly on the … >> Read More

The majority of economic news has recently been indicating that things are turning around and this is no exception for the aircraft charter companies that had previously been struggling. The majority of these companies rely on business from those who are taking vacations and are less dependent upon businesses trips. With this in mind it is no surprise why many of the aircraft charter companies had a dismal 2010, as there was far less demand for leisure travel when compared … >> Read More

There are several start-up airlines looking to compete with major carriers on a number of levels, which is also likely to have an impact on airline rates. These newly formed competitors are trying to fast track their plans so they can start operating within the next year or less. Generally the process is quite lengthy due to the certifications needed, purchasing equipment and organizing employees & infrastructure. However, many new start-ups are finding ways to cut the time necessary so … >> Read More

On Monday April 19, 2011 the aircraft leasing business world added another company to the ranks of the already competitive marketplace. This company is named Air Lease and it has been started by Los Angeles billionaire Steven Udvar-Hazy. The company’s IPO on Monday raised around $802.5 million by selling around 30 million shares of common stock, this was greater than their initial expectation which was around 25 million shares. The question now is whether this initial vote of confidence is … >> Read More

So you have decided to become an aircraft mechanic? That is wonderful. New pilots are continuously entering the field, so high-quality aircraft mechanics are always needed. No airfield can operate without aircraft mechanics, as these men and women are responsible for keeping the pilots and passengers safe. Deciding what type of planes you want to maintain is the first thing you need to do before becoming an aircraft mechanic. It is necessary for you to have an idea of what … >> Read More