Disruption of Volcanic Proportions

Over the course of the winter we saw massive delays and cancellations throughout all of the Northeastern US due to record breaking snowfall and frigid weather conditions. Last week a very different variety of natural occurrence wreaked havoc with airspace and caused the cancellation of hundreds of flights throughout the UK and many other parts [...]

Signs of Better Times – Ensure Best Service With Aircraft Tugs

There are a number of financial positives being reported from the aviation industry: American Airlines and Airtran Airways both reported increases in traffic during the month of March and though US Airways traffic remained virtually the same, the company reported a gain in revenue.

Increases in traffic and revenue gains are both good signs for [...]

Transport Worker’s Union and Critics in Aviation Industry Unhappy with Fly Girls

The first television series detailing the lives of people involved in the aviation industry has barely hit the airwaves and it’s already receiving some flack from critics and the Transport Worker’s Union.

The show, which is supposed to offer a sneak peak into the lives of flight attendants, focuses on five female employees of Virgin [...]

Making the Grade with Lindbergh Aircraft Towing Equipment

FAA airport inspections are underway, and the Nashville International Airport managed to net a perfect score on their inspection. The FAA inspections includes inspection or airport records of incidents, actions that were taken and goes over reports of in hose inspections and examines the airport’s overall compliance with safety regulations in virtually all areas of [...]

Pennsylvania Airports are the Latest to Receive Grants for Repairs

Nearly fourteen million dollars in state and federal grants will be divided among 32 Pennsylvania airports for necessary repairs, upgrades and safety enhancement. The different plans for the funds vary from equipment upgrades to runway repairs and just about everything in between.

Aviation is a huge industry in the state of Pennsylvania, but many of [...]

Safety is more than just a blip on the Radar – Improve Safety with Aircraft Tugs

The FAA has announced that the Air Traffic Organization will now be operating under and monitored by a Safety Management System which will allow for the closer monitoring of equipment and procedures in the aviation industry.

This new system, which could be in full swing by the end of 2010, will analyze and possibly effect [...]

The Business of Aviation

A recent editorial from Mercury News reported that despite astounding improvements in recent times that the San Jose Airport was still struggling to meet their financial needs in order to stay fully operational.

During tough financial times, businesses need a steady customer flow in order to keep the proverbial doors open. The San Jose Airport [...]

Our Aircraft Tugs Work with Wheel Pants

“Will they work with my wheel pants?” That’s one of the most asked questions we get when talking to customers about innovative Lindy’s aircraft tugs. And the answer is, YES. All three Lindy’s airplane tug models will work on planes both with and without wheel pants. All of our aircraft tugs also work equally well [...]

Electric Aircraft Tugs Help Position FBOs for More Competitive Future

Not long ago the future of FBOs was looking pretty rosy. Business travel was booming worldwide and aviation industry gurus predicted a robust future for FBO operations. Then the U.S. economy tanked sending global markets sprawling. Financial woes pulled the plug first on personal airline travel, then on business travel. Airlines were an early casualty [...]

Finding a Unique Niche for Your Plane Tow

In the November 23 issue of Time magazine, there was an interesting article by writer Lori Ioannou about a new aircraft company that has found a unique path out of the recession. According to the article, pilot and former high-tech exec Paul Schaller had spent the last five years launching his dream, manufacturing turboprops. Located [...]