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| 11.23.2009 |
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Mystery Remains on 2008 Qantas Incident
Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) investigators have not been able to determine why an oxygen gas bottle exploded mid-flight, ripping a hole in the side of a Qantas Boeing 747-400 flying high above the South China Sea on July 25, 2008. The oxygen tank...
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| 11.09.2009 |
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Another A330 Pitot Tube Incident?
A Jetstar Airways Airbus A330-200 on Oct. 29 may have suffered the same malfunction involved in the loss of an Air France jetliner over the Atlantic, killing all on board, five months ago. The Jetstar Airways A330-200 with 209 passengers and crew onboard...
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| 11.09.2009 |
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Qantas Suspends Pilots After Near Gear Up Landing
Qantas Airways suspended two pilots after a Boeing 767 they were piloting came within 700 feet of landing in Sydney before they realized the jetliner's landing gears weren't lowered. The Australian airline has begun an investigation into the Oct. 26 incident...
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| 10.30.2009 |
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Fees Lead LCCs to Lose in Public Evaluation; More News
Add-on fees have led to a change in public attitudes toward low-cost carriers in Europe, according to a research company that tracks such things. Kaizo Advocacy Index surveys found that passengers no longer view low-cost carriers as less expensive...
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| 10.28.2009 |
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New Webinar: New Era for HEMS Set for Tomorrow; More News
Industry experts gather tomorrow at 11 am for a new Aviation Today webinar focusing on helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) in the wake of harsh criticism surrounding the safety of this segment of aviation. National Transportation Safety Board Member...
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| 10.26.2009 |
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New 'Black Box' Might Help Solve Air Crash Mysteries; More News
The fatal crash of Air France Flight 447, an Airbus A330, over the South Atlantic on June 1, 2009 brought new focus on determining the cause of such inexplicable events - such as when a state-of-the-art aircraft suddenly falls from the sky and is lost...
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| 10.23.2009 |
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Airline Industry 3rd Quarter Summary
Finally there appears to be sun light piercing through several recent months of storm clouds for the airline industry. Recognizing the 3rd quarter is normally the best for airline profits, the relatively small loss, while disappointing, was more positive than...
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| 10.23.2009 |
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Aviation Today Webinar Focuses on Business Jets
Business Jets: Separating the Reality from the Hype is the topic of a new Aviation Today webinar scheduled on the heels of the he National Business Aviation Association in October. Set for October 27 at 11 am, the webinar focuses on how the economic meltdown...
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| 10.22.2009 |
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Engine-off taxiing picks up speed
Engine-off taxiing got a boost from two recent aviation industry initiatives. EOT has been used sporadically by some airlines for years but the industry has now thrown its weight behind the idea. EOT can save airlines a little money while sparing the...
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| 10.20.2009 |
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Spend Money, Make Money; More News
A new study, conducted by global research firm Oxford Economics, is said to establish a clear link between business travel and business growth. The results show a strong relationship between a company's investment in business travel -- to meetings, trade...
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| 10.19.2009 |
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How Will Airlines Survive?; More News
In past years, airlines’ biggest concern was how to control skyrocketing fuel prices. Today, carriers worldwide are making dramatic business model changes to survive not only fuel costs but a myriad of challenges. This perfect storm of challenges...
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| 10.19.2009 |
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NBAA: Future Looks Robust – After Awhile
Orlando, FL – While a year ago, nervous delegates cited their long backlogs as their saving grace in the financial meltdown, no one expected that those backlogs would begin to whittle down as customers walked away from significant deposits, according to...
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| 10.16.2009 |
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Analysis: Beware the Three Little Words
Southwest kicked off the 3Q reporting season with the three little words that have now become painfully familiar in airline executive suites – excluding special items. Isn’t that like saying close but no cigar? Certainly, judging from headlines...
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| 10.16.2009 |
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Commentary: NBAA 2009: The Show Begins; More News
As the usual suspects gather, converging on the Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center by the tens of thousands for the National Business Aircraft Association, which starts Monday, questions remain about the impact of the recession on the sector, the...
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| 10.15.2009 |
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A Clearer Vision?; More News
At least 250,000 airline road warriors are awaiting word on the future of the nation’s Registered Traveler program, which remains in disarray. On June 22, 200,000 clients of the Verified Identify Pass (VIP) Clear service learned that the firm had shut...
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| 10.14.2009 |
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Mokulele, go! in JV Creating an LCC; More News
Mokulele will fly as go! under a joint venture announced last night by Mesa Air Group and Republic Airways Holdings (RJET) as part of an effort, according to local press, to compete with Hawaiian Airlines. Considering that go! was instrumental in toppling...
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| 10.13.2009 |
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Aviation Today Webinar Focuses on Business Jets; More News
Business Jets: Separating the Reality from the Hype is the topic of a new Aviation Today webinar scheduled on the heels of the he National Business Aviation Association. Set for October 27 at 11 am, the webinar focuses on how the economic meltdown impacted...
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| 10.09.2009 |
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October Trends Looking Up; More News
Citing September’s 1.4% growth, the OAG said global airline capacity for October 2009 is showing positive growth of 1.04% compared to October 2008, although it was down slightly from September. The world’s airlines have 299.9 million seats...
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| 10.08.2009 |
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Azul Follows Others into the Capital Markets
Azul must raise $210 million for the seven Embraers set for delivery next year, according to Azul President Pedro Janot, who said the financing involves at least five banks. Less than a year old, having launched last December, the carrier expects to end the...
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| 10.07.2009 |
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Boeing: Mexico, Brazil Hottest Markets for Aircraft; More News
Mexico is second only to Brazil as being the hottest market for regional aircraft, Boeing said on Monday. The company projected a 2.9% GDP growth for the southern most North American county between 2010-2019. The news came as Boeing Commercial Aircraft Vice...
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