Business Aviation Networking Notes

The process of finding out about a job, getting interviewed, and eventually receiving an offer for employment starts with networking. By networking I don't mean sending hundreds of copies of your resume unsolicited to H.R. managers throughout the country, but by establishing contacts with people who may be in a... Read More

Top Ten Secrets to Saving Big Money in the Airline Flights

Do you know that some people travel around the country and abroad, for both business and pleasure, and save bundles of money in the process?They do that by using little known ways of really taking advantage of the most popular form of transportation - airline flights.They don't rely on the... Read More

So You Want to Get Free Airline Tickets: Should You Choose a Reward or Cash Back Credit Card?

If you want to use a reward credit card for getting free airline tickets, you have a choice of choosing a dedicated airline credit card, a travel reward credit card or a cash back credit card. A dedicated airline credit credit card has hefty annual fees and may not be... Read More

Airline Security; Stewardesses The Last Line Of Defense!

Introduction:It might come as a chock to many people, including the Stewardesses, but the fact remains that in today's Airline Industry, the Stewardess is the last line of defense!In the 11th of September terrorist attacks, on the WTC and Pentagon, the first victims were the Stewardesses. Savagely attacked by the... Read More

Airlines, Price Wars, and Branding

Here are some thoughts on the study of the theory of price wars as they relate to the industries like the Airlines and others. Comments on an article in Harvard Business Review in March-April edition 2000. The article was called 'How to Win a PRICE WAR'. Written by Akshay R.... Read More

Preventing Rapid Decompression In Commercial Airliners

In Flight Airline Rapid Decompression Breached Window (Airline Safety)Here is a concept worthy of mention about the issues concerning Airline International Terrorists and Guns in the Cockpit and of course Federal Air Marshals. If a gun goes off in a smaller airliner, 737 or 767 then a bullet could penetrate... Read More

General Aviation Manufacturing is in the Tank; Hang On It is Going to Get Worse

Change is a constant, Outsourcing Jobs, Capital flows, Emerging Markets are a given and this includes the Aviation Manufacturing Sector as we watch the current Migration pick up speed.It appears that the technological advantage that we have here in the United States is no longer going to sustain us without... Read More

Hypersonic or Ultrasonic Sound to Disrupt Laser Beam Attack on Commercial Airliners

In large buildings to prevent sound pollution often double paned glass is used with music or flowing air between the panes, this works very well and is sufficient to prevent the noise. Since many commercial airliners have double paned glass already if we are careful to watch the harmonics as... Read More

Airline Fuel Costs Mount

The airlines are huge users of fuel. Fuel costs are higher than even the cost of the aircraft. Surcharges are up to the highest point in the history of the airlines along with the fuel costs at an all time record cost. Airline tickets and airlines live and die on... Read More

Find Cheap Tickets From all the Major Airlines

All of the major airlines are now associated with different web sites allowing for you to find discount airfare and cheap tickets on the internet. One of the reasons the airlines have done this is because so many people now have access to computers and the internet.What does that mean... Read More

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AMR in Bankruptcy to Pare NYC Flights in Peak Travel Season
BusinessWeek
22 (Bloomberg) -- American Airlines will pare service in New York City, the world's busiest aviation market, during the peak of the US travel season as parent AMR Corp. reorganizes in bankruptcy and larger rivals expand. Seating on June flights at the ...

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Boston.com

Fantasy camp with an altitude for those hooked on flying
The Seattle Times
ABOARD AMERICAN AIRLINES FLIGHT 9454 — Eric Mueller's vacation started when his plane filled with smoke. Soon, people slid down an emergency chute, inflated life vests and climbed into a raft. Most days he runs a book-review website.
Chicagoan organizes fantasy camp for those who love to flyChicago Sun-Times
Fantasy camp for those who love to flySarasota Herald-Tribune
Aviation geeks charter a commercial jet and embark on the ultimate field tripWashington Post

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Solvang man accused of flying marijuana through Obama's airspace
Los Angeles Times
Authorities said Choppin, who was flying a four-seat Cessna, violated restricted airspace during the president's visit. He was forced to land the single-engine plane at Long Beach Airport after being intercepted by two US Air Force F-16 jet fighters.

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A passion fueled by flight
Smith Mountain Eagle
Its protagonist, Ben, a disenchanted, upper Midwest farm youth, is introduced to flight by a World War I ace who coaches and mentors him in aviation. The young pilot then embarks upon a perilous aerial journey through the Spanish Civil War of the late ...

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BBC News

Kingfisher to scale down fleet and routes
Financial Times
By James Fontanella-Khan in Mumbai Kingfisher Airlines submitted a downsized flight schedule plan on Wednesday to India's aviation regulator, but the debt-laden Indian carrier is still struggling to secure fresh financing.
India's Kingfisher cancels more flights amid cash-crisis talksBBC News
Kingfisher bail out likely, two ministers say airline should not failNDTV
Cost of inefficiencyDeccan Herald
Reuters -Hindustan Times
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Helicopter Association International

GAMA Celebrates 10 Years as International Association
Helicopter Association International
Most general aviation aircraft flying in the world today were built by GAMA member companies. "Since opening our doors to international manufacturers, we have seen new markets emerge around the world and reshape the general aviation landscape," said ...
Aircraft Manufacturing Down in 2011Flying Magazine

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New York Times

Opinion: Chopper Chair Proposes Return to Flight Path Alteration
Patch.com
Schumer has stated that he would like to see new regulation changes set in place before Memorial Day weekend requiring choppers to fly over the water on the North Shore. The Senator has also suggested, for the first time, that the Federal Aviation ...
A Plan to Restrict Flight Paths, to Hush the Blender Over Long IslandNew York Times
Smith: Copters need flexibility over LINewsday

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Arlington Airport's Out of the Blue Aviation closes
HeraldNet
By John Wolcott ARLINGTON — Six years ago, Cathy Mighell launched Out of the Blue Aviation at Arlington Airport, knowing it needed a full-service facility offering fuel, flight training, aircraft rentals and a place for pilots to gather.

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No mystery about the 'first in flight' debate
Ct Post
His unmanned and manned controlled powered flights are well-chronicled in numerous newspapers from across the US and Europe. However, mentioning the Wright brothers flight of 1903 after his 1901 flight, weakens his claim of flying first.


The Hindu

Lenders say no consensus on Kingfisher restructuring
NDTV
4) Meanwhile, Air India has refused to accommodate on credit any Kingfisher passengers whose flights have been cancelled. This means that Air India will not accept transfer vouchers issued by Kingfisher. 5) The Income Tax department on Wednesday ...
Kingfisher Airlines near collapseMalaysia Star
Lenders yet to agree on fresh loans to Kingfisher: SourcesEconomic Times
Endgame Kingfisher: Mallya and his grounded mega-dreamFirstpost
Moneycontrol.com
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