GDP -- Ground Delay Program
Ground Delay Programs are implemented to control air traffic volume to airports where the projected traffic demand is expected to exceed the airport's acceptance rate for a lengthy period of time. Lengthy periods of demand exceeding acceptance rate are normally a result of the airport's acceptance rate being reduced for some reason. The most common reason for a reduction in acceptance rate is adverse weather such as low ceilings and visibility.
Aero Linx: The US Hawks Hang Gliding Association
The US Hawks Hang Gliding Association is dedicated to the mission of protecting and preserving the sport of hang gliding in the United States. The US Hawks currently provides free membership to both individual pilots and clubs in order to bring together the local and national resources to carry out its mission. The US Hawks is the first national hang gliding association to provide both local and national discussion platforms integrated into a single unified forum.
Aero-News Quote of the Day
“This purchase continues and strengthens Zenith’s commitment to serving commercial and executive operators worldwide.”
Source: Bob Stanford, President and CEO of Zenith Aviation, commenting after the aircraft parts supply and logistics support company, in partnership with Gordon Brothers Commercial and Industrial, acquired a large quantity of the Dornier 328 jet aircraft assets from Comtran and Jetran International.
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