Mesa Posts $2.8M Loss in Q1
Legal expenses, go! and the cessation of Air Midwest service led to a first quarter pre-tax loss for Mesa Air Group, Inc. of $2.8 million from continuing operations on operating revenues of $326.6 million. Total operating revenues for the first quarter of 2008 decreased $6.9 million, or 2.1 percent primarily... [read more]
FL Route Realignment Reveals More Regional Routes
Declaring itself “King of the Mountains,” Frontier Airlines finally unveiled more regional aircraft destinations with eight new markets “designed to optimize the financial performance of its Embraer E-170 and Bombardier Q400 regional aircraft.” The ERJ is operated for Frontier Jet...
P&W Canada Launches New Engine with Regional Applications
Pratt & Whitney Canada launched its next-generation 10,000-pound-thrust-class engine family, designated the PW800, which, while being selected for Cessna’s new Citation Columbus business aircraft, also could be applied to regional jets. In addition, the first engine – the PW810 – will...
House Passes FAA Funding Bill
Following Senate action, the House of Representatives passed yet another continuing resolution last Tuesday, affording FAA funding through June 30 which includes $2.76 billion in contract authority for the Airport Improvement Program which has been suspended since December 31. The legislation, H.R. 5270, the...
No Trend for RJs, Beech 1900D Suffers
There is no clear cut trend line in evidence for the 50 seaters, according to RAN’s sister publication Aircraft Value News, which published valuations for all breeds of regional aircraft in its latest issue. Related Story Production has all but ended, demonstrating that the market has moved on and...
Leadership Still Lacking at FAA on Runway Safety
After a rise in runway incursions in Fiscal 2007 owing to poor FAA leadership, malfunctioning technology and overworked controllers, the House of Representatives Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s Aviation Subcommittee called hearings last week into progress being made to improve runway...
Interesting Sidelights – DL/NW, Congestion Pricing, Neeleman in Brazil
DL/NW Merger Nears USA Today reported yesterday that Air France/KLM and pilots could gain a stake in the merged Delta/Northwest carrier. In addition, two sticking points, headquarters and management, have reportedly been resolved with Atlanta being the winner along with Delta CEO Richard Anderson. It will...
Eco Watch
European Green Research Focuses on Engine, Airframes A joint public/private research partnership to develop greener aviation technology, was launched last month by the European Commission which dubbed the program The Clean Sky Initiative, funding it with 1.6 billion Euros. It is said to be the largest...
Industry Poised for More Stability Says Unisys
Revenue maximization, cost management, improved customer service, airline consolidation, and improved air traffic control management will be the catalysts for further stabilization in 2008 and beyond if certain trends continue to develop, according to Unisys Global Transportation. “The airline industry...
Quick Takes – XJT Traffic. Embraer/Air Moldova, Neeleman in Brazil, MX Certification
ExpressJet Reports January 2008 Performance ExpressJet Holdings reported it January traffic statistics last week for both its contract flying for Continental and Delta as well as its independent flying which includes pro-rate flying for Delta out of Los Angeles. However, it did not report comparative...
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