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- Bizav looks poised for growth in 2013
Several market indicators including strong stock markets and record corporate profits suggest that the business aviation industry is set for growth in 2013, according to two analysts. "The year will continue to build on last year's progress," said Brian Foley of Brian Foley Associates. "Despite fiscal cliff uncertainty during the first half, the industry's primary U.S. market will lead the way. In all, the upswing will last until the next down cycle in 2017. Industry participants have the next four years to claw back and prosper." AIN Online
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- Embraer selects Pratt & Whitney engines for E-jets
Embraer has opted for Pratt & Whitney engines for its E-jets family of aircraft. The Brazilian aircraft manufacturer had previously used General Electric engines for the E-jet line. "This is more than just a new engine," said Paulo César de Souza e Silva, the head of commercial aviation at Embraer. "This is a second generation of E-Jet to help us maintain our leadership of the 70- to 120-seat segment." Reuters
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- Md. museum seeks donations to purchase C-123
The Hagerstown Aviation Museum in Maryland is seeking $70,000 from donors to purchase a 1956 C-123K Provider. The aircraft was popular during the Vietnam War for its ability to take off and land on short runways. The museum's collection is housed in a section of the former Fairchild plant where 13 of its aircraft were built, including the C-123. The Herald Mail (Hagerstown, Md.)
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What will aviation fuel prices do in 2013?
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 50.64% |
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 22.66% |
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 18.08% |
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 8.62% |
The results from the poll questions in Aviation eBrief do not necessarily represent the views of pilots, aircraft owners or AOPA members and therefore should not be used for research purposes.
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- Texas airport seeks economic development with improvements
Officials at the Texas Gulf Coast Regional Airport in Brazoria County are hoping the construction of a new $2.7 million airport terminal will help them market the airport as an asset to the area's economic development. The airport is looking to attract business from individual pilots and corporate clients. Houston Chronicle
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- Fla. airport is set to host fly-in
The Palatka Municipal Airport in Florida has scheduled its annual open house and fly-in for Jan. 26. Organizers are planning a day of food, airplane rides, demonstrations and skydiving and hopes to attract some 150 aircraft from other airports in the region. General Aviation News
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- Jet service provider leaves L.A. airport
Pentastar Aviation, one of Van Nuys Airport's largest private jet services, has left the Los Angeles airport. Pentastar leased airport facilities as part of BaseNet LLC, according to airport spokeswoman Diana Sanchez. "Los Angeles World Airports is working with BaseNet ... on a transition plan. Operations at Van Nuys Airport will not be affected," Sanchez said in an e-mail. Daily News (Los Angeles)
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- In-flight weather data helpful and harmful
In-flight weather data can help pilots stay on top of current weather conditions and plan their route accordingly when an unexpected storm shows up. But a 2003 study showed that with improving Nexrad weather data, pilots were more inclined to take risks, waiting too long to divert around a storm. It's important for pilots to understand the benefits and the limitations of their equipment. Flying online
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- Pilot turns father's passion into a career
Tia Robertson was introduced to flying by her father -- she learned to fly in his 1947 Luscombe 8E. Her father's passion was purely recreational, but Robertson decided to pursue it as a career. She worked her way up to captain at United Airlines. General Aviation News
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AOPA job of the day: annual fund specialist
The AOPA Foundation seeks an annual fund specialist. The specialist works directly with foundation staff, membership marketing, corporate partnership and outreach events staff to ensure that events, such as Summit, Roundtable and Town Hall Meetings nationwide, promote opportunities for fundraising. Read more here.
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