Airbus A-380 is Pretty Big
Think on it, the aviation community is as the world waits for an additional six month delay now. We shall see what happens, the gamble by Airbus may pay off, or this could be one of the biggest disasters in aviation history since the Comet or the Concorde a few years back. The massive aircraft also takes a lot of room to turn around, a lot of runway is needed for safety and can you imagine the congestion out front the terminal when that many folks deplane? Anyway, just because you build a huge aircraft does not mean it is the best choice. Sure there was some pilot error involved, always is, but you see the problem. Remember the crash in NY when the Airbus took off behind the loaded 747 Cargo Plane and lost its tail as it closed the distance gap.
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Mexico to Manufacture Aircraft
It appears Mexico with its 120 million population is considering getting into the lucrative aviation manufacturing sector. Mexico is sending its team of aviation specialists to the Ukraine to look into manufacturing new parts, spare parts, fuselages and wing assemblies as well as setting up certified repair stations. This agreement does not affect the United States in anyway, but the Mi Helicopter series does include the Mi-24 pictured here. The Ukrainian President announced the two countries may draft an agreement to protect their investments and relief for problems with double taxation. Not so sure this is a good piece of news for the Department of Homeland Security? That is rather close to our already leaking borders.
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India Air Traffic Issues to Come
Additionally India's private aircraft markets are increasing too along with a brand new general aviation manufacturing sector. Meanwhile aviation experts warn of air-traffic snarls and eminent safety issues. Commercial Aviation traffic has increased ten fold in te last five years and is expected to do so again. Think about how big this really is for a country growing this fast. If you are traveling to India expect delays, traffic, inconvenience as the airports work thru their growing pains.
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International Corporate Catering Guide
He manages several sites including the Corporate Flight Attendant Community and the Aviation Employment Board. The guide will be updated on a regular basis and is currently available in paperback and eventually also will be available on CDROM. Many of the catering recommendations were received by knowledgeable corporate flight attendants directly. Always check in advance to see if the caterer is still available. Please visit The Article Writer to review selections from his portfolio.
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Business Aviation Networking Notes
In corporate aviation, there are several key players in the field that you probably have heard of. Jet Aviation, TAG, and Netjets are some of the larger players and they all have a staff of qualified flight attendants or cabin service representatives on hand. Let's take a look at some ways to help you break in to business aviation by following certain tips. In addition, smaller players including Jet Alliance, Clay Lacy Aviation, and Trans Exec are part of the charter market. Additional training including galley services, a wine class, emergency training, can all help you out.
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The History of the Aircraft Wash Guys, Part Three
In aviation things are more critical than in the automotive sector, but he believed that being overly concerned with the little details would actually be a good thing and advantage over the competition when dealing with cars. Arthur helped the company design labels and with the help of his chemist design better products which were safe for the aviation cleaning industry working actually out of Lance's garage. Coming from aviation into automotive services he tended to run our business strictly by the book. Winslow has been so proactive in helping the team with environmental compliance and giving his expertise to government agencies who are developing BMPs for the Aviation Industry. Today the Aircraft Wash Guys team has washed for Millionaire Aviation, Executive Jet, etc.
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Aluminum Cleaner for Aircraft Detailing by Alcoa
There are many choices for aircraft detailing when it comes to aviation uses. We thank Alcoa for licensing it's polish from it's state of the art, high tech Research and Development Group, to worthy distributors such as CLB Enterprises so it is available to our team and aviation enthusiasts at a low and fair price. Many might argue that Mother's Polish is the best for motorcycles and we have to agree Mother's is an excellent product, but when using large amounts to do large surfaces, there is a certain profit motivation with our team. Mother's Polishes of course are great also. Yet one of the best products we have ever found is Alcoa's Aluminum Polishes.
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FAA Intervention in Privatized Space Flight is Ridiculous
The fact is folks, everything the government touches gets ruined. The FAA needs to get their heads out of their rears and their fingers out of ours and I am not the only one who knows this. Luckily the fractional jet market has taken off, but only after the FAA ditched some of their onerous regulations. Although those who study free markets, free enterprise and capitalism were hardly surprised, we all expected it and it makes sense someone like Rutan and Company would be the ones to do it too. There is only one problem with this picture.
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Sport Aviation and Jet Aircraft
To our knowledge, the Eclipse 500 [pre-delivery] order book is greater than that of any single civilian jet in the history of aviation. Eclipse Aviation expects to deliver approximately 140 aircraft in 2004, 500 aircraft in 2005, and 900 aircraft in 2006. Fleet customer aircraft delivery commitments extend through 2008. An order placed today will be granted a mid-2006 delivery position. To date, approximately the first two-and-a-half years of production aircraft have been sold out.
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Young Men Trying to Imitate the 9-11 Scenario, Part I
When the luxury tax law was enacted 30 years ago the aviation market tanked and never really recovered. Read Airport Business, Flying, AOPA, Sport Aviation or Private Pilot, you will see. This caused more aircraft to be sold and Piper, Cessna, Mooney, Beechcraft, Rockwell, Aeronica, Robinson, Grumman all did well in aviation. That was wonderful for general aviation, aircraft sales prices and the entire general aviation industry. Others in his peer group and older people who understood his dreams to fly.
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Entering Business Aviation, Part I: Types of Aircraft
The jets that people fly in corporate aviation are usually a lot smaller than those found with the airlines. Lastly, Embraer has recently entered the business jet fray with their Legacy aircraft. Long a builder of regional jets, Embraer aircraft should start showing up increasingly as they are the low cost price leader in their category. Their newer aircraft will all have the Bombardier name, but in the meantime, the popular Challenger 604 and Global Express along with their 5000 model are some of the cabin class aircraft being flown today. Bombardier has several aircraft under the Challenger and Canadair moniker.
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Entering Business Aviation, Part V: Tips on Finding Work
Do Google searches and start reading and bookmarking every page that interests you pertaining to business aviation. Skyjobs, Plane Jobs, AviaNation, Climb to 350, AEPS, and the Aviation Employment Board. This last community, the Aviation Employment Board is run by me and is a companion to the Corporate Flight Attendant Community. Unlike the Aviation Employment Board, most will charge you a monthly fee to register. Matt also manages the Aviation Employment Board at http.
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Young Men Trying to Imitate the 9-11 Scenario, Part III
We made airport restrictions on general aviation hurting the boy's chances to get another free airplane ride in now and again. I am not saying that Teen Challenge, DARE or any of another dozen programs are not totally worthy efforts both in our time spent and the results yielded. Only different in that they try harder or dream more. But I do point out here and forever that we are simultaneously rewarding those who act out and are not following the program. Those who go beyond what normal kids do and try to exceed the normal realm of their social structure.
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General Aviation Manufacturing is in the Tank; Hang On It is Going to Get Worse
Counties like those in Eastern Europe or China, Mexico and India will take the general aviation industry from the US, but India appears to be the emerging as the most likely winner and they know it. 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. We cannot do that here in the states any longer the costs have become too great and the system of commerce we have created and the blob of bureaucracy is more than the aviation market sector can stand. We see other areas trying to carve out a niche in the aviation manufacturing market cities like Albuquerque, NM and Centennial, CO. It is of course not only the aviation sector and it is not just the US, for instance in Europe also both with Airbus and the entire auto industry.
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The History of the Aircraft Wash Guys, Part Two
By that time Lance had been operating in many other industries such as Agriculture Cleaning, Concrete Cleaning, Fleet Washing, Auto Detailing, Car Washing and of course Aviation. Lance also got into trouble for flying under a bridge although his friend an FAA Examiner gave him a warning, If you ever try anything like that again, I'll have you thrown in jail, now get the hell out of here!. During this time Lance also became involved in motorcycle street racing, the speed did not bother him much, so he did quite well. Lance was looking to take all his knowledge and bring it to the market on a big scale starting in California and then the Sun Belt States and eventually into Europe. Without any success in finding venture capital, Lance continued his business, got into politics and at nights, sometimes all night writing up plans to fulfill his mission.
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