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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Kansas City Star

Aviation geeks charter a commercial jet and embark on the ultimate field trip
The Republic
Then there are aviation geeks like Mueller. People like him — and there are more than you think — charter a commercial airliner and hop across the country visiting the Meccas of the aviation world. The most recent journey had 160 people paying up to ...
Chicagoan organizes fantasy camp for those who love to flyChicago Sun-Times
Fantasy camp for those who love to flyCBS News

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A Successful Aviation Geek Fest 2012 – Photos
Seattle Post Intelligencer (blog)
A group from Aviation Geek Fest pose in front of a 777 GE90 engine on the Boeing factory floor. Photo by Boeing. This weekend was the third Aviation Geek Fest and I think it was a success! We had people come from Denver, Calgary, Vancouver, ...

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Florida Times-Union

2011 Aviation Battle 'E' winners announced
Florida Times-Union
The aviation Battle “E” is the Navy's top performance award presented to the aircraft carrier and aviation squadron in each competitive category that achieves the highest standards of performance readiness and efficiency. The award recognizes a unit's ...

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Moneycontrol.com

Kingfisher outlook dims further on loan denial
Reuters
* SBI say no bailout yet after media reports of SBI lifeline * Kingfisher on brink of collapse * Tax authorities deny they have unblocked KFA's bank accounts * Aviation minister says government will not save airline (Adds comments from SBI executive) ...
Kingfisher files fresh flight scheduleThe Hindu
Kingfisher to scale down fleet and routesFinancial Times
Kingfisher Airlines outlook dims further on loan denialEconomic Times
Hindustan Times -AFP
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GE Aviation Chief Says Commercial Engine Business Strong
Wall Street Journal
s (GE) aviation business said Wednesday that he expects its engine deliveries to climb "north of 10%" this year from 2011, boosted by a strong commercial market. David Joyce, president of GE Aviation, said monthly rates of commercial aircraft ...


Aviation International News

General aviation deliveries down in 2011
Wichita Business Journal (blog)
General aviation deliveries dipped slightly in 2011 to 1865 units, compared with 1932 in 2010, according to the General Aviation Manufacturers Association. Billings, meanwhile, grew 0.4 percent to $19.1 billion year over year.
Bombardier Business-Jet Deliveries Rise Amid Industry DropBusinessWeek

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Chattanooga Times Free Press

Chattanooga Airport terminal gets LEED certification
WRCB-TV
By Mike Pare, Chattanooga Times Free Press - bio The new general aviation terminal under construction in this July 9, 2011 file photo. Photo by Angela Lewis/TFP CHATTANOOGA, TN. (Times Free Press) -- Chattanooga Airport's new general aviation terminal ...
Chattanooga Airport's New Corporate Flight Center is First Aviation Terminal ...MarketWatch (press release)
New lease awarded to Landmark at San DiegoCorporate Jet Investor

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CBS Local

New Market Man Is Aviation Trooper Of The Year
CBS Local
By BRIAN ENGLAR NEW MARKET, Md. (AP) — When Maryland State Police Trooper John Preston worked patrol from the Leonardtown Barrack in St. Mary's County, he went on a ride-along with the department's aviation unit as part of a critical care medic class.
MARYLAND STATE POLICE INVESTIGATING HELICOPTER ENGINE MALFUNCTIONFireEngineering.com

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General aviation deliveries down, billings up in 2011
Kansas.com
By Molly McMillin General aviation deliveries worldwide fell slightly during 2011, the fourth year of a decline, although billings showed a slight uptick. The fact that declines were slight may be a sign that last year was a trough in deliveries, ...


Valair Aviation Names New Vice President of Business Development
Avionics Intelligence
Brian Reid has accepted the position of Vice President Business Development for Valair Aviation, an AGC Aerospace & Defense company. Reid will be a key member of the management team and responsible for both long-term strategic planning and short-term ...

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