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Aircell Gets FAA Approval for ATG 4000 Business Aviation System
in The Wireless Weblog, on June 20, 2009
...eived full FAA certification for its new ATG 4000 High Speed Internet system for the business Aviation market, with shipments now commencing three months ahead of schedule — the first in... ...
Aircell has received full FAA certification for its new ATG 4000 High Speed Internet system for the business Aviation market, with shipments now commencing three months ahead of schedul...
What economy? CEO private jets take off
in Sox First, on June 11, 2009
...). Despite the special pleading by AOPSA Pilot blogger and associate editor Ian Twombly that the aviation business is struggling (as are all other industries), the point is more about how companies...
American Airlines Dropped The Ball. Repeatedly
in The Aviation Weblog, on April 8, 2009
© Job Garcia
They got lucky. 138 passengers continued on with their day even after an engine caught fire shortly after American Airlines Flight 1400 departed Lambert-St. Louis International Airport back in 2007. The pilots, while thankfully bringing the McDonnell Douglas MD-80 jet safe...
OMNIBUS Bill Passes: AIP Funded for Over $300 Billion
in The Aviation Weblog, on March 12, 2009
...rport priorities , contains some 9,000+ earmarks, which President Obama said would not be there.
AviationNews.net:
The $3.515 billion in AIP funding provided by the omnibus comes in addition to th... ...iorities , contains some 9,000+ earmarks, which President Obama said would not be there.
AviationNews.net:
The $3.515 billion in AIP funding provided by the omnibus comes in addition to the $1.1 b...
Ryanair's wee fee
in Sox First, on February 28, 2009
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We all know the aviation industry is in serious trouble. The global credit crisis has hit demand badly with reports showing that passenger traffic has fallen 5.6% while air cargo shipments plung... ...e airline industry has probably not even hit the bottom yet. Clearly, airlines are looking for new ways to recoup costs which means passengers are now more likely to have to pay for those little ...
Corporate jets nosedive
in Sox First, on December 26, 2008
...are on a personal trip and make a work call? Ed Bolen, president and CEO of the National Business Aviation Association manages to defend the use of jets, claiming that 85% of companies that use b... ...he past decade. And there are signs that the corporate jet market could be in big trouble. As the New York Times reports , demand for jets has fallen. And in an era when companies are sacking people...
Flying through the air
in The Parenting Weblog, on October 7, 2008
... We took the kids to a park afterwards and it was then my child decided to test the limits of human aviation.
She went as high as she could on these park swings (mind you not backyard high, park high...
Antares: Brennstoffzellentechnik hebt ab
in Das B2B-Marketing-Blog, on September 30, 2008
Gestern begann es und auch heute dauert es noch an: f- cell , das Symposium zur Brennstoffzellentechnologie in Stuttgart. Mit dabei sind auch die Experten des Deutschen Zentrums für Luft- und Raumfahrt (DLR).
Dort forscht man an zahlreichen Einsatzmöglichkeiten der Brennstoffzellentechnik. Im...
RFID Taser Bracelets: The anti-hijacking device
in The RFID Weblog, on August 7, 2008
You are on a long flight and doze off since you have started to feel tired sitting in your seat for so many hours. Suddenly you are woken by a loud noise and you come to know that the flight has been hijacked by some terrorists threatening to blow up the airplane if their demands are not but yo...
Branson Unveils First Private Space Travel Carrier Craft
in Hidden Travel Gems, on August 2, 2008
...site materials for the first time. The wing spar measures 140ft and is the longest single composite aviation part ever manufactured.
Richard Branson has unveiled the craft that he hopes will open br... ...lications beyond the initial requirements of our launch customer, Virgin Galactic. We have set up a new business jointly with Virgin, The Spaceship Company (TSC), to develop these vehicles and we very...
Sensoren sollen in Zukunft Selbstmordattentäter aufspüren
in Daily Innovation, on July 18, 2008
...oren übernehmen.
An diesem Projekt forscht die amerikanische Luftfahrtbehörde FAA (Federal aviation Agency). Damit wurde das Air Transportation Center of Excellence for Airline Cabin Environm... ...;Indoor Air, International Journal of Indoor Environment and Health".
Foto: Purdue News Service photo/David Umberger
Erste Tests wurden bereits im Labor durchgeführt, dabei konnten Sensoren ...
Boeing To Develop SkyHook JHL-40 - Cool
in The Gadgets Weblog, on July 9, 2008
...ems plant in Ridley Park, Pennsylvania. As soon as they can be certified by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration and Transport Canada, they will begin flying operations.
Source. ...
Difficult job of Supplier Management at Boeing
in Supplychainer, on June 16, 2008
..., "Oh my God, it's really high."
Noble, who had his BlackBerry in hand, told her he knew why. "I just read an e-mail that pissed me off. Give me five minutes to answer this e-mail....
DHL U.S. starts with organizational change after rising losses
in Supplychainer, on June 5, 2008
...ajor changes that the company is going to make in its operation is the decision to focus on the UPS Aviation component and outsource its air freight movement to its parcel competitor. In the ti... ... After rising losses in its North American part of its operations, Deutsche Post's newly assigned CEO has started a number of changes in this logistics company to make a turnaround.
One of th...
So You Wanna Be An Air Traffic Controller
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on May 29, 2008
...e an air traffic controller programs. After graduating from one of them, you still have the Federal Aviation Administration Air Traffic Control Academy to contend with, then a whole lot of on-the-job ...
Brit Wins San Diego Red Bull Air Race For Second Time
in The Aviation Weblog, on May 7, 2008
© Matt Finley
The Red Bull Air Race World Series left over 100,000 San Diegans with a crick in their neck and plenty to talk about for weeks to come. Paul Bonhomme from England took his second San Diego win in as many years. Defending champion Mike Mangold from the United States gave Paul a r...
Greenwashing complants more than quadruple
in Sox First, on May 7, 2008
...strial chimneys emitting flowers instead of smoke, ryanair which made the dubious claim that aviation accounts for just 2 per cent of emissions and Lexus which claimed its cars caused little or...
RedBull Air Racing is Coming to San Diego, Ca
in The Aviation Weblog, on April 29, 2008
The Red Bull Air Race World Series is coming to San Diego this weekend. These guys got big brass ones, but they better not take them to Florida . If you've never seen them fly, you will be in awe. The planes they fly are the fastest, lightest and most agile planes made, and the pilots run t...
High Fuel Prices Affecting Aviators
in The Aviation Weblog, on April 28, 2008
... can expect to (continue to) pay out the back-side to keep your bird in the air. While prices of aviation fuel around (or just over) $5.00 a gallon already, we can expect a pricey increase over...
High Gas Prices, A Great Excuse To Hike
in The Outdoor Weblog, on April 28, 2008
© allspice1
If you're like me, you're getting tired of The high gas prices affecting everything you do. And I do mean everything! From flying to off roading to simply driving to work and back , its getting out of hand.
There's something I CAN do that isn't going to cost...
The Gryphon Attack Glider
in The Aviation Weblog, on April 25, 2008
...
I'm Batman
A new form of air-based combat support is about to hit the ground running, so to speak. The Gryphon Attack Glider , at only 30 pounds, can carry up to 100 pounds of munitions, and...
"Mysterious" Lights Over Arizona Full of Hot Air
in The Aviation Weblog, on April 24, 2008
Que Twilight Zone theme...
There was a huge sighting of "mysterious" lights over Phoenix, Arizona Monday night. It was largely publicized with no real explanation as to what it really was. The FAA was never called to investigate because nothing ever showed up on radar. That could ...
The 1/4 Million Dollar Ass Grab
in The Aviation Weblog, on April 22, 2008
© Bludgeoner86
Michael Lamar Holland , 46 years old from Montooursville couldn't keep his hands to himself on an air plane last year, and faces up to a $250,000.00 fine and up to 2 years in prison. He apparently grabbed someone's fanny. Seems the grabbee wasn't as appreciative ...
More Reasons to go Private When You Fly
in The Aviation Weblog, on April 7, 2008
People are getting sick and tired of the ever-increasing issues they're having at airports
If you've flown in the last couple of years, you probably already know that I'm about to tell you people are NOT happy. Over one quarter of all flights in the US are late. The number of peopl...
14-Year Old Girl Delivers Stillborn Baby On Flight
in The Aviation Weblog, on March 31, 2008
...inutes after the Continental Airlines plane landed Sunday afternoon.
The Boeing 737 had come from New York's laguardia airport . The plane, which was about 30 minutes late, carried 144 pas...
Cathay Pacific's All Asia Pass
in The Aviation Weblog, on March 30, 2008
...es, plus Hong Kong to $1,699 for the four cities and Hong Kong. With San Francisco, Los Angeles and New York as departure cities, you could probably snag an inexpensive flight to any of those cities i...
A Few Great Reasons to Fly Private
in The Aviation Weblog, on March 30, 2008
...on Forbes , lists eight reasons travelers need to fly private. Surprising, according to the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA), more than 166 million people use general aviation annuall... ...rs. A Boeing Business Jet, one of which costs $45.5 million dollars, takes posh accommodations to a new level. The basic model provides 807 square feet, while the BBJ3 offers 1,120. In these planes, p...
Northwest Rises Luggage Rate to $25
in The Aviation Weblog, on March 30, 2008
...r an early spring getaway? Well, watch what you pack. Due to rising gas costs, airlines are finding new ways to offset costs. And one of the ways to do that is to charge for extra luggage. According ...
Aloha Airlines to Halt Passenger Service
in The Aviation Weblog, on March 30, 2008
...top selling tickets for travel beyond March 31, 2008.
Aloha also announced that its air cargo and aviation services units will continue to operate as usual while the U.S. Bankruptcy Court seeks bids...
Plane Crash in London Kills 5
in The Aviation Weblog, on March 30, 2008
A small plane crashed in Farnborough, Kent, a few miles south London on Sunday, killing five people - all passengers onboard. According to an article on MSNBC , officials announced there were no survivors from the private plane that was headed to France. The plane also completely destroy a house...
Baggage Troubles Continue at Heathrow Airport
in The Aviation Weblog, on March 30, 2008
... Troubles continue at London's Heathrow Airport. Since its new terminal 5 opened on March 27, computer failures has caused issue for baggage handlers. And according to the International Herald ...
Aviation News Update
in The Aviation Weblog, on March 30, 2008
... Here's the best of the aviation news I missed.
Smoky smell in cabin forces Fla. landing
Officials say an American Airlines jet has made a safe emergency landing in West Palm Beach, Fla., a... ... Here's the best of the aviation news I missed.
Smoky smell in cabin forces Fla. landing
Officials say an American Airlines jet has made a safe emergency landing in West Palm Beach, Fla., a...
This Week in Aviation History: Hale-Bopp & The First Spacewalk
in The Aviation Weblog, on March 29, 2008
... This month is aviation history features the discovery of Pluto, the first nonstop hot-air balloon around the world, and the death of Sr. Isaac Newton.
March 1, 1932 - The 20-month-old son of Char... ... discovery of Pluto, the first nonstop hot-air balloon around the world, and the death of Sr. Isaac Newton.
March 1, 1932 - The 20-month-old son of Charles Lindbergh was kidnapped.
March 13, 1930 -...
Aviation Quotes: Anne Morrow Lindbergh
in The Aviation Weblog, on March 29, 2008
These bright roofs, these steep towers, these jewel-lakes, these skeins of railroad line - all spoke to her and she answered. She was glad they were there. She belonged to them and they to her. . . . She had not lost it. She was touching it with her fingertips. This was flying: to go swiftly ove...
Gun Fired By Pilot Was Being Stowed
in The Aviation Weblog, on March 27, 2008
... took full responsibility," an airport police officer wrote in the report.
The Federal Aviation Administration also wasn't told immediately about the incident.
"The first we kne... ...l Aviation Administration also wasn't told immediately about the incident.
"The first we knew about it was when TSA contacted us," FAA spokeswoman Laura Brown said.
US Airways spokeswo...
American and Delta Airlines Cancel Flights
in The Aviation Weblog, on March 27, 2008
... of their planes. These cancellations come on the heels from unsurmounted pressure from the Federal Aviation Administration.
Yesterday, American Airlines unexpectedly canceled 325 flights and is expe...
Carbon world of 2028
in Sox First, on March 19, 2008
... part of the economy. Don't expect it to be restricted to utilities or big carbon emitters like aviation companies. We can also expect new companies to emerge, outfits that know how to harness ne... ...t to be restricted to utilities or big carbon emitters like aviation companies. We can also expect new companies to emerge, outfits that know how to harness new technologies and innovations for energ...
Aviation News Update: Changes in Frequent Flier Programs
in The Aviation Weblog, on February 27, 2008
... Here's the best of the aviation news, which, ironically, is all about frequent flier programs. Take note to see if these changes effect you.
Major Change in Frequent Flyer Miles
US Airways,... ... Here's the best of the aviation news, which, ironically, is all about frequent flier programs. Take note to see if these changes effect you.
Major Change in Frequent Flyer Miles
US Airways,...
United Airlines Raises Domestic Fares by $10
in The Aviation Weblog, on February 27, 2008
To combat the skyrocketing price of fuel, United Airlines, raised its fares on domestic flights by $10 . If history is any indicator, expect other airlines to follow suit.
The increase is the fourth attempted by the airline industry so far this year, according to a tally by FareCompare.com, whi...
Imperia GP hybrid sportscar concept
in Wangtam, on February 26, 2008
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Chef Lives in London Airport for Three Years
in The Aviation Weblog, on February 25, 2008
... chef Anthony Delaney, has been living in London's Gatwick Airport for three years. Who knew?
The Argus newspaper in the southern city of Brighton says Anthony Delaney has been camping ou...
Venezuela Plane Crash Kills 46 Passengers
in The Aviation Weblog, on February 24, 2008
.... The cause of the crash is unknown, however, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said that the pilot knew the area well. According to an article on Yahoo! , crash investigators and forensic experts wer...
New Antarctica Airport
in The Aviation Weblog, on February 24, 2008
...hat it is named after Sir George Hubert Wilkins, one of the great pioneers of polar exploration and aviation. He encountered many of the same perils that face our Antarctic aviators today - ferocious ... ...the ice continent just got easier. Thanks to Australia, passengers to Antarctica can now land on a new runway made of ice and snow . Named after Australian polar explorer and pilot, Sir George Hube...
B-2 Stealth Bomber Crashes
in The Aviation Weblog, on February 23, 2008
On Saturday morning, a B-2 stealth bomber crashed taking off from Andersen AFB on Guam. This was the first B-2 bomber to crash. According to an article on MSNBC , both pilots ejected and are listed in stable condition.
The aircraft was one in a flight of four B-2s that was returning to Whiteman...
African-American Achievements in Aviation and Aerospace
in The Aviation Weblog, on February 23, 2008
...y month comes to a close, I wanted to share with you a timeline of African-American Achievements in Aviation and Aerospace.
1952: Frank E. Petersen, Jr., B.S., M.S.- U.S. Marine Corp's first Afr...
Aviation History: Discovery Crash & John Glenn
in The Aviation Weblog, on February 23, 2008
... This month in aviation history features the first American to orbit Earth and the first woman to pilot the space shuttle.
February 3, 1959: Rock singers, Buddy Holly, Richie Valens, and Big Bopper...
Merger Between Delta & Northwest in Jeopardy
in The Aviation Weblog, on February 23, 2008
...d destroying a potential merger," said Ray Neidl, an airline analyst with Calyon Securities in New York.
While in bankruptcy, Atlanta-based Delta defeated a hostile takeover offer from Tempe, Ar...
Snow Storm Forces the Cancellation of Over 1,000 Flights
in The Aviation Weblog, on February 23, 2008
... and that it would cost $1 million an inch to clear away.
The storm's impact was felt far from New York, as airports around the country were hamstrung by canceled incoming flights.
"There a...
Aviation News Update: Delta & Exit Seats
in The Aviation Weblog, on February 13, 2008
...t delays and cancellations. About half of flights at Orly airport were canceled, France's civil aviation authority said, adding that only domestic flights were called off entirely. international...
Sveid - der Korkenzieher für 50.000 Euro
in Worldwide Luxus, on February 8, 2008
...d verlieren muss, schließlich gibt es ja ein Video. Doch eines sei noch erwähnt:
Made of aviation titanium and the fingertip lever of 18k gold, which can be cast in platinum upon request, th...
Tax or trade: every carbon scheme has a cost sting
in Sox First, on February 5, 2008
...lsewhere in the economy." The report canvasses the prospect of introducing taxes on car fuel, aviation, gas and electricity. Increasing the fuel tax on cars would probably hurt the most because ...
UAE Sheikh Wins Supply Chain Visionary of the Year Award
in Supplychainer, on February 5, 2008
...ia award: The organization recognized HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman, Dubai City of Aviation Corporation - Dubai World Central with the Supply Chain Visionary of the Year award in Hong... ... One interesting news from AME Info on Supply Chain Asia award: The organization recognized HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman, Dubai City of Aviation Corporation - Dubai World Central w...
New Airport for New York Planned
in The Aviation Weblog, on January 29, 2008
... a new economic growth pattern, and a demonstration of the potential for sustainable development in aviation."
Change is already unmistakable: A new exit off Interstate 84 and wide new access ro... ... If you're a frequent flier based in New York, I have some great news for you. According to an article on MSNBC , the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey hopes to convert the inactive St...
Southwest Airlines Announces Plans to Test In-Flight Wi-Fi
in The Wireless Weblog, on January 23, 2008
...artnership with Row 44 (just like Alaska Airlines' planned trial ).
But according to CNET News' Daniel Terdiman , the Wi-Fi enabled routes will be chosen at random. "Spokeswoman Mar...
Aviation News Update: In-Flight Internet & Fuel Surcharges
in The Aviation Weblog, on January 23, 2008
... Here's the best of the aviation news I've missed.
Airlines Abandon Higher Fuel Surcharge
A doubling of the fuel surcharge tacked on to most tickets by American Airlines and other carrie... ... Here's the best of the aviation news I've missed.
Airlines Abandon Higher Fuel Surcharge
A doubling of the fuel surcharge tacked on to most tickets by American Airlines and other carrie...
Rewarding Blackwater
in Sox First, on January 20, 2008
Prosecutors might be facing serious difficulties prosecuting Blackwater security guards involved in a September shooting that killed at least 17 Iraqis. Part of the problem is immunity granted to Blackwater employees and then there are questions whether a US law that applies to civilians employ...
Mystery Duesenberg Highlights RM Auction
in Classical Drives, on January 18, 2008
...ionage scandal. Boyer gave the car to his son, who sold it for $1000 to Captain John Dart, a famed aviation pioneer and long-time Canadian Pacific Airlines pilot. Dart's school teacher, by the way... ... Airlines pilot. Dart's school teacher, by the way, was Charles Lindbergh's mother.
Dart knew the Duesenberg was due for a major restoration. What he couldn't realise was that it would ta...
Boeing Announces Delay for 787 Jetliner
in The Aviation Weblog, on January 16, 2008
...embly line and mishaps, Boeing is pushing back delivery until early 2009. This is probably not good news for the those who have ordered the new jetliner. So far 800 orders have been place.
One of th...
Airports to Charge More to Land
in The Aviation Weblog, on January 14, 2008
... Travelers beware! It could cost you even more money to fly. According to an article on MSNBC , a new federal policy will make it possible for airports to charge landing fees based on the time fligh...
Sherpas Remember Hillary
in The Outdoor Weblog, on January 14, 2008
...nd a worldwide hero," Prithvi Subba Gurung, Nepal's Minister of Tourism, Culture and Civil Aviation told AFP.
"He was an undeclared ambassador for Nepal. When Nepal was going through co... ... As news about Sir Edmund Hillary's death , the first man to summit Mount Everest, circled around the world, Sherpas in Nepal mourned the person they considered to be a "second father"...
Aviation News Update: Mice on United Flight & New Fare Increases
in The Aviation Weblog, on January 9, 2008
... Here's the best of the aviation news I missed.
Eight mice found - dead and alive - on United Airlines flight
In a reversal of roles, the United States nearly imported its own tainted goods ... ... Here's the best of the aviation news I missed.
Eight mice found - dead and alive - on United Airlines flight
In a reversal of roles, the United States nearly imported its own tainted goods ...
Two Irish Airplanes Struck by Lightning
in The Aviation Weblog, on January 7, 2008
..., Dublin.
One flight from Boston landed at Shannon Airport at 5:50 a.m., while the other one from New York landed at 8 a.m. Passengers bound for the Irish capital were taken there aboard another pla...
The Most On-Time Airlines
in The Aviation Weblog, on December 19, 2007
With air travel rates and flight delays at all-time highs, if you're interested in traveling this summer you should start planning now. And while you are planning, keep this recent Forbes Traveler article, " The Most On-time Airlines ".
According to the article, if you want to arriv...
President Bush Announces Plan to Reduce Flight Delays
in The Aviation Weblog, on December 18, 2007
... traffic leaves from, is destined to, or flies through New York air space, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. Newark international and LaGuardia are the region's other two ma... ...el period this past spring and summer were blamed in part on airline over-scheduling, especially at New York's John F. Kennedy airport, a major international gateway and the worst for severe delay...
Expert Predicts "Flat Traffic" During Holiday Season
in The Aviation Weblog, on December 17, 2007
Be warned if you plan on traveling - notably flying - during the holidays. Experts are predicating "flat traffic" for the remainder of the holiday season . The "flat traffic" is largely due to the demand for flights is easing. 47.2 million passengers are expected to traffic du...
JetBlue Sells Stake to Lufthansa
in The Aviation Weblog, on December 13, 2007
...hwest Airlines.
For its money, Lufthansa will be getting 19% of JetBlue and the right to name one new member to the company's board. It is paying $7.27 for each of the 42 million JetBlue shares ...
