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WAEA 2009 - An Update from AirCell
October 07, 2009 03:35 AM PDT
A this year's WAEA conference in Palm Springs, we were fortunate to have the opportunity to catch up with AirCell's EVP John Happ. John explains that AirCell is still growing rapidly - their fleet size is approaching 600 aircraft and will be at 700 by year end. This number is expected to double in 2010. Interestingly he tells us the firm will be talking about an option for beyond the shoreline option next year. He also notes the business model remains in flux - "optimization is a challenge". Approximately 85% of users access the system from a laptop - and of the remainder, some two thirds access is from an iPhone. Green Shoots? Maybe not.
October 02, 2009 06:30 AM PDT
Perry Flint is Editorial Director at Air Transport World and joins us each month to discuss a topic facing commercial aviation. This month it is the much mentioned green shoots some airline managers have been talking about. Perry doesn't see green shoots. In fact he sees some fundamental issues airlines need to be thinking about, not least of which is the rise in digital communications. The Evolution of the EU's Aerospace Industry - Part 2 of 3
October 01, 2009 02:16 PM PDT
While some went off to join firms like Bombardier, Airbus and even Embraer, many stayed in the EU. Indeed, Europe has seen a resurgent design sector with top class design shops like GCT and Ferchau supplying their designs to the top tier aerospace manufacturers. These firms represent a new type of aerospace output from Europe. Top class design and manufacturing which is just in time for the global outsourcing in this industry. Barcelona LCC Conference Notes
October 01, 2009 09:52 AM PDT
September 25, 2009 01:12 PM PDT
The EU was famous for its splendid aerospace - Fokker, BAe, SAAB, Aerospatiale, CASA, Dornier. Any enthusiast knows these names. So what happened over the last decade? These fabulous names and great products disappeared. What happened to the technologies, people and creativity? Fokker invented the regional jet concept decades ago. SAAB made an awesome turboprop - best in class. Dornier had a winner in its 728 - its the design now seen in SuperJet and CSeries. BAe's RJ was also ahead of its time. Erkan Pinar and Jonathan Norris work in the industry and share their thoughts on this fantastic heritage and we lament on what was and might have been. Myopia killed a lot of great talent - talent now scattered around the world. And, without question, its the EU's loss. Pentagon Tanker Briefing - A Review
September 24, 2009 02:29 PM PDT
September 24, 2009 12:31 PM PDT
Jeff explains how the M is exceeding expectations - they set out to break over 30 records on a recent flight and managed over 40! The airframe has 70% of its life left and therefore can go to 2040. Truly a testament to remarkable engineering. About 75% of the better performance comes from the GE CF-6 engines. Jeff then goes on to share thoughts about what might come next; composites, more avionics improvements, and improved fuel burn from better drag and, maybe, winglets! Yes, think about how big those would have to be on that wing. This is a great briefing for any fan of older planes that still do their job very well. In-Flight Internet - unstable business models
September 22, 2009 01:37 PM PDT
The concept is great - minimize dead time in flight by going online. Straightforward, right? For a passenger maybe. But for firms in this space - both vendors and airlines, the business models are unsettled. David Friedman and Arman Afsar are both industry veterans. They share their thoughts on the industry and its challenges with pricing, access, content and that bugbear - in seat power. In the end, we agree the industry remains uncertain - exploring for a revenue recipe that works for vendors, airlines and of course passengers. Japan Airlines in play
September 18, 2009 10:17 AM PDT
Now that Japan Airlines is in play, a tectonic plate shift is occurring in the airline industry. Ted Reed, airline correspondent at TheStreet.com, broke a story this week that describes these events. Ted explains what the stakes are for OneWorld and Sky Team alliances. OneWorld and its members cannot afford to lose JAL. Sky Team on the other hand can play a disruptive hand here, forcing OneWorld to pay more than it wants to keep JAL. Fascinating times. Boeing shares some new thinking on tankers
September 15, 2009 10:41 AM PDT
Say what you will about the competition, one thing is sure, Boeing has worked to develop a much better offering. Competition has already performed its task. The other side has no doubt also been revising and refining its plans. Previous Page | Next Page |
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