It’s been an odd year Most of the industry will likely be looking forward to the dawning of a new year, but likely with a large degree of trepidation. This past year and a half has been a bit of rollercoaster with the euphoria associated with the rapid recovery at the end of 2010 slowly tuning to dread as it became apparent mid-way through 2011 that the market softening was was only going to get worse. And get worse it did. Month after month cargo numbers tumbled into negative growth … [Read more...] about It’s been an odd year
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If airlines sold paint…. Customer:
If airlines sold paint…. Customer: Hi. How much is your paint? Clerk: Well, sir, that all depends on quite a lot of things. Customer: Can you give me a guess? Is there an average price? Clerk: Our lowest price is $12 a gallon, and we have 60 different prices up to $200 a gallon. Customer:What’s the difference in the paint? Clerk: Oh, there isn’t any difference; it’s all the same paint. Customer: Well, then I’d like some of that $12 paint. Clerk: When do you intend … [Read more...] about If airlines sold paint…. Customer:
Boeing calls for new training approach
Boeing calls for new training approach Boeing has called upon the aviation industry for a revised approach to training that includes the use of online and mobile devices to meet the demand for aviation personnel over the next 20 years. Speaking at the Asia Pacific Airline Training Symposium in Bangkok, Roei Ganzarski, chief customer officer, Boeing Flight Services, said the industry must focus on adopting newer methods of instruction that have proven successful in other fields. Boeing … [Read more...] about Boeing calls for new training approach
AAR wins cargo systems contract from EADS EFW
AAR wins cargo systems contract from EADS EFW AAR Corp. has won a contract from EADS EFW to manufacture main deck cargo loading systems for its Airbus A300- 600 & A310-300 freighter conversion programme. According to the contract, of undisclosed value, the conversion programme involves supplying the cargo systems for conversion of EADS EFW passenger aircraft into freighter. EADS EFW recently bought 13 AAR systems for the A300-600 aircraft, which is scheduled to be delivered next year. … [Read more...] about AAR wins cargo systems contract from EADS EFW
Delta Cargo accepts GPS tracking
Delta Cargo accepts GPS tracking Delta Air Lines has announced a new service that allows cargo customers to use approved GPS tracking devices in express and premium products, in order to track high-value and time-sensitive shipments. This new service will be offered on all mainline flights in Delta’s global network, and will be expanded to include Delta Connection carrier flights in the near future. “With the addition of support for GPS tracking, Delta continues to offer our … [Read more...] about Delta Cargo accepts GPS tracking
UPS strong amid stalled US recovery
UPS strong amid stalled US recovery UPS chairman and CEO Scott Davis has said that while he did not expect a doubledip recession, he does however, anticipate slow growth going forward. “The odds are higher than they were six months ago, nine months ago,” he said recently. “There’s risk of a double-dip recession, but I think it’s unlikely.” UPS CFO Kurt Kuehn said he expects the economy to remain troubled through 2012. “The US is stagnant. We are not … [Read more...] about UPS strong amid stalled US recovery
