If you intend to pursue a career in the field of aviation then take a look at the Aviation Scholarships being offered by Plymouth Aero Club. The aviation scholarship is being offered for post secondary education or training for career in aviation including aviation maintenance, aviation management, flight or other careers related to aviation. To be eligible for the aviation scholarship, applicant should have attended school, lived or worked within Plymouth County. Applicants would be chosen depending upon their academic scores, personal and professional recommendations and financial assistance required. The last date for receiving applications is April 30 and it will be rewarded in the month of June.

The Club has already started accepting applications and if you are interested to pursue a career then you can apply for it. Fore more information or requesting application you can write to:

Plymouth Aero Club,
Plymouth Municipal Airport,
Box 10, South Meadow Road,
Plymouth, MA 02360

Or send an e-mail to: pymaeroclub@hotmail.com

Manchester airport is one of the major airports situated in North of England with more than hundred airlines flying out of the city to over two hundred destinations every day. With around 20 million travelers using Manchester airport there are a range of airport parking options available depending on your needs. By 2010 Manchester airport is expected to handle more than 30 million passengers and already it offers airline services to a number of destinations in Africa, Asia, Caribbean, Europe, Middle East and North America. Have a look at some of the Manchester airport parking services:

Manchester On Airport Parking Service
This is an airport parking service where travelers can park their car and seek transfer to one of the terminals. A better option would be to pre-book this service which would not only save on your time but also hard earned money.

Manchester Off Airport Parking Service
This is one of the cheapest parking services at Manchester Airport where you can park your vehicle away from the airport and save money.

Meet and Greet Airport Parking Service
This parking service is preferred by businessmen and travelers with luggage but it's expensive. The car is picked outside the terminal and parked in secure car park hence saving your time.

Manchester Airport Hotels and Parking
This is a popular service where you can avail parking and airport hotels stay at a discounted price. The package is lot cheaper as compared to booking both services separately.

Always keep in mind that you should opt for car parks approved by Safer Park Mark Scheme as they are operated by the police force for ensuring higher standards of safety, health and security.

And before I sign off, do opt for holiday insurance from your travel agent, it certainly helps!!

If you are a European who is proud of the safety standards of your aviation industry then you need to read this.

Recently Jetstar Pacific, an Asian low cost airline having Qantas as its major shareholder had been making news for all the wrong reasons. Whistle blowers put to parade skeletons in the cupboard of the company by reporting low maintenance standards which was vehemently denied by the management but a Vietnamese Civil Aviation Authority carried out an investigation and reported several lapses in safety and standards due to a pitiable culture of safety maintenance being followed. This enquiry led to senior management and maintenance approvals being repealed and the company was asked to pull up its socks in a short span of time and meet the desired standards. Despite being under intense pressure the whistle blowers chose to follow the path of truth and had to finally pay for the act with their jobs but things were ultimately set right.

Similar situation like this tends to prevail in European airlines but despite reports of malpractice being submitted by AEI officials and whistleblowers to EASA nothing seems to have improved. There also seems to be no protection for whistleblowers. Some may not be aware of the fact that European Aviation Safety Agency or EASA seems to have no powers of enforcement whereas European Commission can be termed as ineffective and has not been able to set its priorities right due to political bickering among member states.

With tables turned, questions are being raised as to how EU can justify its list comprising name of blacklisted operators with very few European companies on it, as its enforcing authorities seem toothless with regards to implementation of rules and regulations. Why isn't the safety of the travelers being given paramount importance? Is anybody listening?

Never knew that Gatwick had lot more to offer than just an airport? I believe most of you would nod your head in affirmative. For some Gatwick is not more than an airport but in reality it has got a lot to offer to travelers who use this major airport of UK as mere transit point. Situated in rural Essex, Gatwick is just thirty miles from London. It can be an ideal holiday destination with places to visit such as the Gatwick Aviation Museum, Crawley Museum Centre besides being a major shopping destination. I have decided to impart as much knowledge I can about Gatwick to my readers searching for a holiday destination. Check out some basic travel information regarding Gatwick which every traveler should know about:

Gatwick Airport Parking Services

Since Gatwick is one of the busiest airports in the world you can yourself imagine the amount of rush at the parking of Gatwick airport. With more than ninety airlines flying in and out of Gatwick Airport it puts tremendous pressure on the authorities to ensure that people visiting the airport don't have to face any kind of trouble. Some of the Gatwick airport parking services are as follows:

Pre-booking Gatwick Airport Parking Service

Considering that Gatwick is one of the busiest airports in the world this service enables you to reserve parking space in advance so that you don't have to wait when you reach there.

Gatwick Fast Track Parking Service

This service is intended for business travelers who require quick access to terminals from their parking area.

Meet and Greet Service

As the name implies, under this service you are greeted by a driver who not only helps you with your luggage but also parks your car in a secure parking facility but keep in mind that this service is expensive as compared to normal parking slot.

Gatwick Standard Long Term Parking Service

Intended at people who want to stay for a longer time period at the airport in this case the parking slot is given far away from the terminal and the distance is compensated with complementary bus service from the car parks to the terminal.

Off Airport parking Service

Considered to be a secure service, all you need to do is leave keys of your car at the reception area and they will take care of the rest.

Gatwick Airport Hotels

The good thing about choosing Gatwick airport hotels is that parking is offered as part of your stay at the hotel which implies parking is absolutely free for people staying out there. In several cases the cost of parking and accommodation at the hotel is equivalent to the price of parking service. Gatwick airport hotels even provide shuttle services between hotel and airport terminal so that travelers don't have to suffer. Read further about Gatwick Airport Hotels.

Above all if you are a first time traveler don't forget about getting holiday insurance so that you don't have to face any trouble during your stay. I hope this information helped you in starting to know Gatwick a little better. In my future posts I will talk more about how you can enjoy in Gatwick, till then sayonara!!

It seems the aviation industry is finally coming out of the recession cloud with the debut of Bahrain International Airshow 2010 at the Sakhir Airbase. Aerospace manufacturers from around the world will be exhibiting 76 aircrafts to delegates from 45 countries over the next three days. Surprisingly the airshow has not seen any significant participation from UAE companies creating doubt in minds that still all is not well out there.

As per the organizers, around 40 US and European aviation companies are expected to participate in the event and some of the big names will grace the show including the likes of Airbus, BAE Systems, Bell Helicopter Textron, Boeing, Cessna Aircraft Company, Lockheed Martin, Rolls-Royce, Sikorsky to name a few. All of them will be aiming to gain a share in the increasing defence and civil aviation market of the country.

This airshow is expected to offer a different experience from traditional air shows with commercial participation being restricted to only forty companies from business, civil and defence sectors of the global aerospace industry. It has been designed for creating a business to business environment and will also be including flying displays by Jordanian and Saudi Air Force display teams. You could get a chance to feast your eyes on fast jets and Saudi Hawks including the likes of Sukhoi SU27 SKM, US Navy F18 and French Air Force Raphale. Even full sized Unmanned Aerial Vehicles or drones as they are popularly known will be put for the first time on public display.

One of the exclusivity of the airshow is that it will be held in purpose built individual chalets as compared to traditional exhibition halls which would enable participating companies to not only display their aircrafts in front of the clients but also offer them immediate flights for demonstrating their products, something which may not be possible at other air shows.