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Train vs. Plane - Are High-Speed Trains a Serious Threat to Airlines?

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 18:24:00 +0000

With all the security and hassles at the airports it´s no surprise that trains have become an increased competitor to airlines. With the arrival of high-speed trains in the U. S., Germany, China, Spain, India, and other countries, short legs (2-4 hours) take no longer in trains than they do in aircrafts.

Emirates Airbus A380 (Photos)

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 18:19:00 +0000

Below are some great photos of the interior of the Emirates Airbus A380.

Best Aviation Blogs on the Web

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 18:19:00 +0000

Here are some of the greatest aviation / travel blogs on the web.

Jumbo Hostel

Wed, 04 Aug 2010 21:58:00 +0000

The Jumbo Hostel in Arlanda, Stockholm might just be the most spectacular way to spend the night at Arlanda. The Hostel is located inside an old retired Boeing 747. It features a restaurant, 27 rooms and 76 beds.

Aviation Facts

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:37:00 +0000

Below are some fun (and not so fun) facts about aviation

World´s first jet aircraft was the Heinkel He 178 produced in 1939.

Steve Fossett was the first to fly solo around the world without re-fuelling. Steve completed the flight in March, 2005 on the Virgin Atlantic Global Flyer.

The Airbus A-310

Sat, 24 Jul 2010 23:51:00 +0000

Seeking to complement its original, although larger-capacity, A-300 on thinner sectors with a low-cost, minimally redesigned counterpart and thus expand its product range, Airbus Industrie explored a shorter-fuselage version designated "A-310."

Is there life for airlines after crash?

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 17:41:00 +0000

Airline crash can have a devastating effect on airline´s brand, image and reputation. Several airlines have filed for bankruptcy following decreased sales resulting from crash. Airlines such as ValuJet, Pan Am, Swissair and Air Florida have all been severely effected by crashes. Although in most cases, there were some underlying problems with the carriers prior to the crash for example operational or financial difficulties.

The European Union Emission Trading Scheme for Aviation

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 19:43:00 +0000

In 2006, the European Union issued a draft to include aviation in their emission trading scheme. The European Union Greenhouse Gas Emission Trading Scheme (EU ETS) for aviation was constructed in 2003 as a way to fight against climate change and is likely to come into force in 2008.

Impact of Aviation

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 19:31:00 +0000

The impact of aviation in our live has been remarkable it has changed the way we think and the way we live. Ever since the Wright brothers flew their first controlled powered flight in December of 1903 the development in aviation has been amazingly rapid.

Future of organized labour in aviation

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 19:17:00 +0000

Organized labor dates back hundreds of years, but organized labor as we know it did not start until in the Industrial Revolution in the late 1800s. The aviation industry is so young that organized labor did not start until the 1920’s. In the early days of the aviation industry, workers consider themselves lucky to be working in aviation and the management was considered as “good guys”.

Farnborough Airshow

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 19:07:00 +0000

The Farnborough Air Show, held every 2 years in July, is one of the most important aviation events in the world. The Farnborough Air Show is a seven days trade fair that is held in Hampshire, England on even number years, altering with Paris Air Show and the Berlin Air Show. The first 5 days of the show are devoted to Business 2 Business (B2B), but the last 2 which are on a weekend are open to the public.

Ryan Air - Marketing Strategy

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 18:02:00 +0000

In the last twenty years, RyanAir has gone from being an operator equipped with one, fifteen-seat aircraft flying once a day from southeast Ireland to London, into be the biggest European low-fare airline.

The history of the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 23:23:00 +0000

The EASA is an agency within the European Union which has regulatory and executive tasks in aviation safety in Europe. The EASA was formed in an attempt to standardize aviation safety in Europe. The EASA became operational on September 28, 2003 and had temporary headquarters in Brussels, Belgium. In November 2004, the agency moved its headquarters to a permanent location in Cologne, Germany.

Juliane K�pcke and LANSA Flight 508

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 23:13:00 +0000

Juliane Köpcke from Germany was the sole survivor on LANSA flight 508. In 1971, the Peruvian airline Lineas Aéreas Nacionales Sociedad Anonima (LANSA) was on route from Lima to Pucallpa in Peru when it was struck by a lightning over the jungle in Peru. The 17 years old Juliane was thrown out of the Lockheed L-188 aircraft at about 10,000 feet, still strapped to its seat. Soon after Juliane hit the ground she gained conscious she began looking for her mother which was with her on the flight, but soon found out that she was alone.

EU-US Open Skies ? second stage negotiations

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 22:50:00 +0000

The EU-US Open Skies agreement is an air transportation agreement between the European Union and the United States to allow for more open air travel between the two. In the past, airlines have been restricted in flying to and from the European Union and the United States. But, under the EU-US Open Skies airlines from the European Union and the United States are allowed to fly between any points in the EU and the US. European airlines believe they got the short end of the stick as US airlines are allowed to “cabotage” in the EU, while airlines in the EU are not allowed to do that in the US.

Aviation and the Environment - The Future of Flight and Fuel

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 23:41:00 +0000

Was it only last fall that people were chanting "drill, baby, drill!", and declaring everyone from the government to your grandmother must "go green!"? Remember $8.00 a gallon 100LL and paying for pillows and blankets on US commercial flights?