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New November 17, 2008

Now in the Aviation Events page:

• Greenskies 2008 - Aviation and Climate Change    Four Points by Sheraton, Sydney, Australia, December 8-9, 2008.
• International Aircraft Cabin Safety Symposium  The 26th annual event.  Southern California Safety Institute, Torrance, California, February 9-12, 2009.
• Aircraft Electronics Association 2009 Convention & Trade Show    Dallas, Texas, April 1-04, 2009.
• Maintenance Management Conference    New Orleans, Louisanna, April 15-17, 2009.
• 2009 ATEC Conference    Orlando, Florida, April 19-21, 2009.
• Corporate Aviation Safety Seminar    Orlando, Florida, April 21-23, 2009.
• Airline Purchasing Expo  From The Aviation Industry Group  London, England, May 6-9, 2009.
• International Aviation Womens Association Conference  The 21st annual conference  Hotel Bristol Stephanie, Brussels, belgium, October 14-15, 2009.

Now in the Aviation Events > Airshow Performers section:

• The Red Devils Free-Fall Team  This unofficial website provides the history of The Parachute Regiment Free-Fall Team - The Red Devils.  The parachute team of the British Army was formed in 1964 and trained by The Golden Knights Parachute Team.

New in the Flight Simulation > Virtual Airlines & Virtual Flying section:

• Lynx Airways Worldwide  A virtual airline site providing realistic and imaginary challenges to virtual pilots around the world since opening their hangar doors at John F. Kennedy International on July 1, 1992.  (This is the second oldest virtual airline on the Web.)  Select from established flight schedules or hop into your favorite aircraft, climb to altitude, and just take a left.
• FSAlgeria-Group  Virtual air navigation in North Africa including Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, and Libya on the VATSIM network.

Now in the Aviation Security page:

• Safe Sky Inc  Aviation security services and training, at their two locations near Ft. Lauderdale International Airport or anywhere in the world: security training, background investigations, fingerprinting, drug screening.

Added to the Aviation News page:

• Aviation Buzz  This active blog by a young student pilot has today's news and opinions about airlines, airports, airplanes, and manufacturing.

Now in the Photos, Images, and Artwork > Fine Art section:

• Dare to Move  A distributor and retailer specializing in aviation art prints that range from the beginning of flight to the present day.  Civil, commercial, military, and space prints.  Some are signed by the pilots and astronauts that have made history.  Secure sales online or over the phone.

New in the Women in Aviation page:

• Women in Corporate Aviation  A non-profit 501(c)(3) organization made up of aviation professionals including flight department personnel, FBO managers, writers, students, training center professionals, and many others.  They network, promoted career opportunities in business aviation, and serve as role models to the next generation of aviation professionals.

Now in the Air Traffic Control page:

• The Potomac Current and Undertow  A blog from, for, about, and to the air traffic controllers at the Potomac TRACON.  Visitors are invited to share in the exchange of the events posted in the blog.
• DFW Tower.com  This is an aviation website for DFW and North Texas.  While the site is dedicated to the aviation enthusiast, they hope to have something for everybody.  Whether you are simply checking the weather, the status of your flight, or are curious about DFW, this is the place for you.

Now in the Interline Travel Resources page:

• Airline Staff Rates  A free website dedicated to providing active airline staff with discounts on hotels, resorts, and all-inclusives worldwide.

Added to Aviation Merchandise page:

• Yueny  Ningbo Yueny Electronic Co., Ltd specializes the manufacture of headphones and headsets: military radio handsets, aviation headsets, and also race, tactical bone conduction, computer, and helmet headsets.

Added to the Training and Education page:

• Global Pilot Training Center  Training for those seeking to become airline pilots - either the Direct Seat program that typically lasts six to eight months, or an accelerated Career Launch program.  Located on airport property at Miami International Airport.

Now on the Aviation Parts Suppliers page:

• Five Star Aviation  A supplier of corporate, commercial, commuter, and helicopter parts.

Added to the Aircargo page:

• Monark Worldwide  A balikbayan box distribution expert serving freight forwarders in the US, Europe, Middle East, and Asia.   A "balikbayan box" (literally returnee's box) is a cardboard box containing novelty items brought by or sent by a Filipino who is returning to the Philippines from a foreign country.

Added to the Kites section:

• Brooxes.com  If you want to get set up with the equipment you need for Kite Aerial Photography, this is the site for you.  They offer camera cradle kits, kites, and other components for a complete KAP system.  See the photo gallery for examples of the impressive images you can make with KAP.

Added to the Directories, Portals, and Link Lists page:

• Vikingo.com.gt  This aviation portal has aviation news and information on aircraft, airlines, pilot tools, videos and more.

Added to the Aviation Videos and Animation page:

• Datatoys  Manufacturer of on-board digital video systems for aircraft.  These systems include military grade solid state digital video recorders and waterproof bullet cameras which can be mounted on the interior or exterior of the craft.

Now in the Aviation Merchandise > Aviation Apparel section:

• Wings4Aviators  Custom-embroidered aviator apparel.  Personalize a shirt or jacket with wings for your branch and length of service.  Add your personalization: name, call sign, squadron name.  They'll embroider your item to order with up to 12,000 finely layered stitches.

Added to the Aviation Forums and Communities page:

• Bluenity  A community created by Air France-KLM for members of their Flying Blue frequent flyer program.  Flyers receive alerts if other members are on the same flight, and participants can swap tips, show personal profiles, or arrange to meet.

New November 10, 2008

New in the Aircraft Charter page:

• Airlines Connection  Providing professional aircraft chartering, leasing, and management services for airlines, travel agencies, tour operators, airports and fuel suppliers.
• PEMSCO Helicopters  A Mexican helicopter operator providing on-demand helicopter and airplane charter, maintenance, and logistics support to companies throughout the United States, Mexico, and South America.

Now in the Aviation Museums page:

• Western Antique Aeroplane and Automobile Museum  WAAAM has one of the largest fleets of air-worthy antique aircraft.  They believe in keeping them flying to peserve our heritage of flight.  Comments or Other Information: Located on the Ken Jernstead Airfield 4S2 in Hood River, Oregon.

New in the Air Travel Destinations > Destination Planning section:

• Ultimate Jet Vacations  Offering private jet vacation experiences.  Combine the luxury and convenience of flying on a private jet with five star resorts in the Caribbean, Mexico, Costa Rica and more.

New in the Aviation Employment page:

• Aerospace Engineer Jobs  Aerospace employment opportunities for engineers: design jobs and stress engineer jobs.  Contract and permanent jobs in aircraft manufacturing.
• Aircraft Engineers  Aircraft maintenance engineering jobs, contract and permanent.
• Airline Pilot Jobs  Hundreds of jobs for pilots throughout the world, agencies, and employers are featured here.  Upload your CV, type history, time on type and hours and use it to apply as many times as you like.
• Pilot Staffing  Pilots can submit resumes for free.  Employers can access a large database of experienced pilots.

Added to the Training Aids page:

• International Airline Training  Provides employment workshops, support and advise, training course, audio visual aids and airline equipment for the airline industry and eductaion vocational providers.  The training programs are supported by third party contract agreements with major airlines: British Airways Flight Training (U.K.), Lufthansa Flight Training (Germany), Air France / KLM (France), Malaysia Airlines, Asiana South Korea, Menzies Aviation (Macau).  Training course and equipment can be provided in accordance with part 141 and cutomer regulating standards.  Site in Chinese and English.

Now in the Training and Education section:

• Advanced ATC  Private Air Traffic Control training.  One year course of simulation and on-the-job training.  Eligible for FAA "Control Tower Operator" certificate upon completion of training.

Now in the Airlines > Airline Blogs and Podcasts section:

• The World Of Aviation Blog  This is a is very informative that provides a lot of detail about airlines and other aviation topics.  I believe it's based out of Malaysia so the content is mainly Asian, but don't let that stop you because this blog offers a lot more.

Now in the Maintenance & Conversions > Test Cells section:

• Vital Link Europe Ltd.  Providing aero engine facilities and hush houses.  Fully automated aata acquisition systems (FADAS) and engine performance software customised solutions, electronic throttle systems (including fully automated test capability), life cycle maintenance and facility upgrade.

Added to the Consultants & Professional Services page:

• PK Aviation Consulting Services, LLC  A global aircraft technical consulting service company that provides aircraft acceptance assistance, aircraft record audits, lease return inspection management and pre-purchase inspection management.

Now in the Airlines > Airline Blogs and Podcasts section:

• Crossing The Skies  This blog offers a huge amount of technical information about airplanes, airports, and air regulations, and also aviation news.
• the hoglog blog  Aviation and life presented and discussed by aviation writer, humorist, and self-described "professional smart-ass" Kevin Garrison.  This blog provides the kind of aviation wit and wisdom that can only come from years of experience, most of it flying.  This guy has been around, done it all, and written about most of it.

Added in the Aerial Advertising page:

• Airborne Advertising  All forms of aerial advertising around Australia - aerial banners and skywriting.  From single displays including personal messages and marriage proposals to national corporate campaigns.

Added to the Airports & Airfields > Directories, Maps, Information section:

• The-Airport-Guide  Information about over 13,000 airports worldwide and the companies supporting airport operations: airport information, FBO / handlers, overflight and landing, flight planning with filing, secure communications, and more.  Just enter an ICAO or IATA airport code, and right away you have available runwaus, navaids, weather, maps and charts, NOTAMS, FBO's, local hotels, catering, fuel suppliers, maintenance, charter aircraft, and flight support service companies.

Added November 5, 2008

Now in the Aviation Events page:

• Watching from Above: The Growing Demand for Persistent Airborne Surveillance  This new webinar looks at the accelerating global trend toward Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and other sophisticated airborne devices that provide persistent intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance.  Webinar, November 13, 2008.
• MRO North America 2009  Featuring in-depth presentations and best practices focused on: interiors, trends in MRO, purchasing/supply chain management, engine advances  Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center, Dallas, Texas, April 21-23, 2009.
• Aviation Fuel Management Forum  This in-depth, case study driven management forum will showcase the strategies and processes that leading aviation and aerospace companies are leveraging to dramatically reduce costs, improve fuel efficiency and demonstrate quantifiable and significant cost savings and ROI.  Sofitel Miami, Miami, Florida, January 27-28, 2009.
• MRO Middle East  From AviationWeek and covering: emerging markets and revenue opportunities, airline needs (including fuel pressure, consolidation and low-cost carriers), engine maintenance, capacity to meet a surge in requirements, shortage of skilled labor.  Dubai Airport Expo Centre, Dubai, UAE, January 21-22, 2009.
• Aerospace & Defense Finance Conference  This AviationWeek event brings together top and mid-tier aerospace and defense companies with institutional investors, suppliers, and strategic partners.  Credit Suisse Headquarters, New York, New York, November 19-20, 2008.
• Lean Six Sigma Management Forum  This AviationWeek event targets lean for MRO  Sofitel Miami, Miami, Florida, November 18-19, 2008.
• A&D Programs  At this AviationWeek event, you can gain real and timely intelligence and perspective about the politics, the money, the technology and the challenges the supply chain must overcome.  Paradise Point Hotel, San Diego, California, November 12-14, 2008.
• The VLJ Horizon: Gaining Actionable Insights to Drive Sustainable Growth  What’s ahead for th VLJ and air taxi markets?  Meet with SATSair, Eclipse, P&W, Embraer, and others at this AviationWeek event.  Crowne Plaza West Palm Beach, West Palm Beach, Florida, November 11-12, 2008.

New November 4, 2008

Now in the Aviation Events page:

• AOPA Expo 2008  At this Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association event you can see the latest in general aviation technology and the newest aircraft, network, and participate in educational seminars.  San Jose, California, November 6-8, 2008.
• Lowering Aircraft Engine Emissions: The Global Requirement  A webinar moderated by Perry Flint, Air Transport World Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Director.  Online., November 19, 2008.
• How IT can help airlines meet the environmental regulatory burden  A webinar addressing the impact of new environmental regulations on airlines' operations, with a focus on the EU ETS, and how IT systems can help airlines demonstrate their compliance with these regulations and control their environmental data, without suffering from this new burden.  Online, December 3, 2008.
• Strategies for Unscheduled Aircraft Maintenance  A webinar examining how airlines and MRO shops can prepare for the unexpected.  Online, December 9, 2008.
• Airport Expo 2010  The ground support and airport equipment show.  Las Vegas, February 2 - 4, 2010.

New November 3, 2008

Added to the Pilot Resources > Disabled Pilots section:

• Woman Born Without Arms Becomes the First Person to Earn her Pilot's License  Former Wright Flight volunteer Jessica Cox has made history by being the first armless person in the world to pilot an aircraft using only her feet while earning her pilot's license along the way.

Now in the Software page:

• eFlite  The eFlite Aviator Pro weight and balance software calculator compliments your flight planning arsenal of tools, and is available for all aircraft and helicopters.  It runs on a pen tablet, desktop and laptop computer, and even PDA smartphone mobile devices like the Pocket PC, iPhone, and BlackBerry.

Now in the Aircraft Sales, Classifieds, For Sale, Wanted page:

• Planes and Helicopters  A dedicated marketplace for aviation, whether amateur or professional.

In the Merchandise > Gifts for Aviation Enthusiasts section:

• AirSea Designs  Aviation and nautical T-shirts, gifts, watches, and more.

Now in the Airlines > Inflight Entertainment section:

• digEcor, Inc.  Offering portable Inflight Entertainment systems: content sourcing, encoding, and encrypting, as well as IFE PMA parts and repair services for other IFE systems.

Added to the Consultants & Professional Services page:

• Integral Aviation Solutions  IAS is a boutique aviation consulting firm for demanding client who desire a  Head of State  aircraft or corporate airliner.  They consult in acquisition, design, completion, and operation of these aircaft.

Added to the Aviation Videos and Animation page:

• Living Warbirds  Producing a DVD video series featuring vintage and current military aircraft.  "Living Warbirds: P-51 Mustang" takes a close up look at arguably the most popular World War II fighter airplane.  "Living Warbirds: Raw Action" offers no naration and no music - just screaming pistons and jets from over 30 warbirds.
• AirVids.Net Aviation Video Channel  Watch aviation videos at this site: airliners, military, air crashes, cockpit videos, air racing, and more.  Watch, share, upload your own aviation videos.

New in the Fractional & Shared Aircraft Ownership page:

• Legendary Jets  A private jet management, jet card, and acquisition company established exclusively to offer private jet management shared ownership and prepaid jet time to elite travelers.
• Trans Northern Airways  Fractional aircraft ownership programs and charter throughout Florida.  A division of Phoenix East Aviation, Inc.

New in the Air Travel Destinations > Destinations for Pilots section:

• Fun Florida Flying magazine  All about Florida aviation, planes, and pilots.  The best Fly-In's, getaways, and airport communities.  Kit planes for sale, flight schools, and more.

Added to the Aircraft Interiors and Completions page:

• Jet Stream Graphics  Their business is all manner of aircraft signage and includes interior and exterior placards and decals, paint masks and stencils.  They are equipped to service customers world-wide and can manufacture products in any language required with their translation service.

New in the Flight Simulation page:

• Flight Stick.org  This is the flight simulation website with weekly content on flight simulators, news, reviews, aircraft, downloads and much more on FSX, FS2004, X-Plane, and IL2 Sturmovik.  Content ranges from pictures, to screenshots, videos, and real world aviation.

Added to the Radio Control Aircraft page:

• How to Make RC Airplanes  A long-time flyer and builder of just about every type of RC model aircraft offers tips and techniques for building radio control planes.

Now in the Aviation Events page:

• 23rd Annual Commercial Aviation Industry Suppliers Conference  Participants can network with top industry executives and hear their views on today’s news and how to prepare for the future.  Los Angeles, California, March 3 - 11, 2009.

Now in the Parts Repair page:

• Airworthy Aerospace Industries  An FAA and EASA Certified Repair Station specializing in repair and overhaul of airframe components and accessories for aommercial, regional, and corporate operators.  Located in Hudson, Wisconsin, a suburb of the Twin Cities, just 30 minutes from the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport.

New in the Organizations > Pilot & Owner Groups section:

• The IPA & IPF Website  The Independent Pilots Association (IPA) is a professional pilots association formed and managed by flight crew to promote the welfare and interests of flight crew.  The Independent Pilots Federation (IPF) is a recognised Trade Union affiliated with the IPA.

New in the Residential Airparks page:

• Spruce Creek Fly-in  A gated residential airpark community in Northeast Florida, a few miles south of Daytona Beach, with a 4,000 foot lighted runway and GPS approach.  Originally a Navy airfield during WWII, it evolved into the world's largest residential fly-in community with almost 5,000 residents, 1,300 homes and 700 hangars.

New October 27, 2008

New in the Magazines and Periodicals page:

• Flight Plan Magazine  This publication gives voice to the culture and lifestyle of women in all facets of aviation, including flight and cabin crews, ramp workers, mechanics, air traffic controllers, engineers and business owners, all with a passion for aeronautics.

Added to the Aviation News page:

• Planegrazy  This blog brings you aviation and flight simulator news from around the Internet.

Added to the Training and Education page:

• Florida Flight Training Center  Flight training from private pilot to instrument rating and commercial with single engine and multi-engine (SEL and MEL) for international pilots becoming airline pilots.

Now in the Aviation Events page:

• DISPAX World  An international conference on disruptive airline passenger behaviour.  6-7 May 2009 Istanbul, Turkey.

Added to the Medical, Rescue, and Firefighting > Air Ambulance Services section:

• Hi Flying LLC  A medical transport company incorporated in Pennsylvania USA with a strong presence in Asia.  They offer the whole range of aero medical services ranging from medical escorts to commercial airline transfers to air medical charters for transportation of critically ill patients throughout the world.  They are available 24/7 on helpline number +91 98211 50889.
• Vibha Care  An air ambulance service based in India and providing medical transport: escorts, commercial airline transfers, and air medical charters worldwide.  They cover South Asia and the Middle East with a team of doctors and paramedics.

Now in the Parachutes & Skydiving page:

• Jumptown  A skydiving club and dropzone in Orange, Massachusetts with tandem and AFF options for first time jumps.  Gift certificates available

Added to the Radio Control Aircraft page:

• Park Flying Model Airplanes  An online source for all types of electric Park Flyer model aircraft.  They specialize in EDF (Electric Ducted Fan) Park Flyers.  RTF, ARF, kits and spare parts.

New in the Airlines > Green Sites page:

• Green Aviation International  Aviation and other professionals working to ensure mutual solutions for the long-term success of aviation and green sustainable society.

Now in the Aircraft Rent-A-Ride > Sightseeing & Touring Rides section:

• Delmarva Balloon Rides  Go hot air ballooning in Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, and the Eastern Shore and get a bird's eye view from the air.  Based in Chester Maryland on Kent Island.
• Grand Pacific Tours  See New Zealand in Autumn, full of earthy colours, on this 14 Day tour of New Zealand that includes a weekend at the Classic Fighters Airshow located in the picturesque wine growing region of Marlborough.  Also consider the Warbirds Over Wanaka eight and thirteen day tours.

Added to the Aircraft Charter page:

• SK Jets  A U.S. provider of luxury jet and helicopter air charter services.  They manage the details of your flight and seek to provide safe, flexible, and fast executive-quality air passenger service throughout the U.S., Canada, Mexico, South America, and the Caribbean.
• Private Jets VIP  Providing worldwide luxury travel services that cater to the discerning traveler that expects VIP service at all levels.  They handle all the details.
• Louis Charter Service  An airline that primarily flys charter, offering a VIP charter service to sports teams, and occasionally companies and vacationers on demand.

Added to the Consultants & Professional Services page:

• tasc aviation  This aviation consultancy is wholly-owned by Airbus and offers a range of services, including: strategy consulting (feasibility study and business plan, market forecast, fleet and network planning, revenue management, branding, etc.), cabin management (one-stop-shop in cabin management from concept and design, creation, project management and final installation), operations (consultancy for flight operations, maintenance, engineering and ground handling), delivery (management of aircraft acceptance and re-delivery processes), spares (consultancy and trading), and startups (new airline launch consulting from project feasibility, business planning, AOC management to entry into service).

New in the Flight Simulation page:

• Virtualairlinenz  Started in New Zealand with Auckland International Airport as its main Hub, they have grown to include hubs in Australia, United Kingdom, and USA.  Their fleet ranges from small to large jets with heavy cargo transport, military, and helicopter operations to come.
• DIY Flight Simulators  Started in New Zealand with Auckland International Airport as its main Hub, they have grown to include hubs in Australia, United Kingdom, and USA.  Their fleet ranges from small to large jets with heavy cargo transport, military, and helicopter operations to come.

Now in the Software > Scheduling & Reservation Systems for Clubs, FBOs, Flight Schools section:

• Airplane Manager  Web-based aircraft scheduling software that gives corporate flight departments, air charter companies, and air charter brokers a system to manage their companies.

In the Aircraft Models page:

• EZ-Rays  Tiny, cool running, waterproof, safe and efficient LED lighting solutions for model builders, architects and miniature applications.