7 days ago

Submitted by Airlinologist from blog: This is a detailed coverage of the airport activities. Yes, the deregulation of 1970s may be one of the most important factors which lead to the current status of the airport.There is one little comment about the exact name of the airport. According to International Air Transport Association (IATA), MHT is originally the co (Read More)

Nov 11, 2009

CNN British police said they stopped a United Airlines pilot from flying while intoxicated earlier this week, pulling him from a Boeing 767 aircraft at London's Heathrow airport and charging him with being on duty while his blood-alcohol level was over the limit. . (Read More)

Nov 08, 2009

Submitted by Reechard from Google Reader: AP Photo The alleged Fort Hood gunman had revealed a hard-line Islamist streak to acquaintances in the Muslim Community Center that he made his mosque. The Daily Beast's Asra Q. Nomani reports.Not long ago, inside the quiet library of the Muslim Community Center here in Silver Spring, Maryland, a s (Read More)

Nov 02, 2009

Submitted by Airlinologist from blog: Airline deregulation created the need for marketing innovations. The most noteworthy innovation is the Frequent Flyer Programs which reward repeat customers with free tickets and other benefits. Many small air carriers have tie-ins with the programs of larger air carriers.Generally speaking, marketing is a relatively new ma (Read More)

Oct 29, 2009

UK News from Times Online The Canada geese were flying in a V-formation, cruising at about 50mph above New York City. The aircraft piloted by Captain Chesley Sullenberger was travelling at 215mph. (Read More)

Oct 28, 2009

Submitted by Airlinologist from blog: The name written on the engine is in English language as it is Avianova's website. Names of all websites should be written out in English. However, the name shown on the fuselage is half-Cyrillic (авиа) and half-Latin (nova). Definitely, this is not a typo. The name was intentionally written that way as an integral part of (Read More)

Oct 28, 2009

Submitted by Airlinologist from blog: Unlike the D-day of the World War II which was the beginning of Germany’s defeat, the imminent D-day against Mr. Boris Berezovsky will not overthrow him.The final court order would be just an official decision to redistribute the wealth of Mr. Berezovsky between him and his future ex-wife. Galina Berezovsky would be eventua (Read More)

Oct 18, 2009

Submitted by Airlinologist from blog: Competition is the healthiest feature of the free-market economy. Monopoly may be as ugly as Dracula. So, let us welcome Avianova as a new addition to the Russian airline industry.Whether Mr. Andrew Payne accidentally or deliberately ignored Sky Express, and irrespective of his subjective or objective opinions, he is free w (Read More)

Oct 17, 2009

Submitted by Airlinologist from blog: EasyJet modifies distribution channels:The internet has enabled major airlines to reduce their distribution costs. In addition to the savings from selling directly to their customers online, they have restructured their compensation schemes with both travel agencies and GDSs. That situation will contribute to evolve as airl (Read More)

Oct 14, 2009

The Guardian Aren't airports stressful enough already without having a stranger take an x-ray snapshot of your naked body?Here's a quick multiple-choice quiz: in an already-stressful situation, would you prefer a total stranger to (a) press their hands all over your fully-clothed body, or (b) not touch you, but instead take and view a s (Read More)

Oct 13, 2009

The Guardian Passengers can refuse to undergo virtual strip by full-body x-ray scanner that leaves little to the imagination of security staffOriginally, passengers had to remove their jackets when passing through airport security. Then it was belts, and soon shoes had to come off too. But those who feared that losing one's trousers was (Read More)

Oct 03, 2009

The Guardian Delays at Heathrow and Gatwick airports as engineers rush to fix systemsMost transatlantic flights leaving the UK were grounded today by a breakdown in air traffic control systems.The fault occurred at Prestwick airport's air traffic control hub at 8am, causing delays at airports across the country, a spokeswoman for NATS, (Read More)

Oct 02, 2009

Submitted by Airlinologist from blog: As of 23 September 2009, the two Airbus A320 operated by Avianova are still owned by International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC) which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of American International Group (AIG).Moreover, the Airbus A320-232 (registration EI-EEL) is still in the Irish registry and owned by ILFC.It is true that US (Read More)

Oct 02, 2009

Submitted by Airlinologist from blog: Before canceling the flights to/ from Odessa, Wizz Air thought of releasing the arriving passengers and their luggage by one cooperative parachute.Wow, what a brilliant idea for avoiding the questionable condition of the runway! However, they had to discard it as no similar solution for departing passengers. Unfortunately, (Read More)

Oct 02, 2009

Submitted by Airlinologist from blog: The European Union went on with its plan and adopted the regulation despite the pressure exerted by both International Air Transport Association (IATA) and International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).With about 4,000 airline operators from all parts of the word which are included in the legislative act, there is a litt (Read More)

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