September 13, 2009
Goldman funds take 21% stake in Eurotunnel | www.ft.com
After many fits and starts, the Chunnel seems to have found its stride.
September 11, 2009
THAI fails to transfer four long-range jets | www.bangkokpost.com
OEMs have often tried to offer a plane that is a shrink of the original and invariably this does not work. Even if the idea is to offer a niche plane that technically does the job, airlines that buy these planes seem to live to regret the decision.
Time to Raise Fares and/or Ancillary Fees
September 4, 2009
Southwest's Failed War of Attrition | seekingalpha.com
Southwest's market value has fallen 60% since 2001 and without growth it may have to follow other airlines down the same path and raise ancillary and bag fees. It may be the only way to get the share price moving in the right direction. The once high flying airline is on tract to lose money this year, the first time in 38 years.
August 27, 2009
Aer Lingus Plans Cost Review After Loss Quadruples | www.bloomberg.com
The shareholders in Aer Lingus must wish they could turn the clock back to the original offer from Michael O'Leary. Hanging tough has proven an utter waste of resources and time.
August 23, 2009
Southwest's massive 737 fleet to be equipped with Row 44 Wi-Fi | www.flightglobal.com
The US was the pioneer in in-flight connectivity, but lost that lead after 9/11 when only non-US airlines decided to exploit Boeing's Connexion service.
Republic won the auction - now what?
August 16, 2009
Frontier seeing clear skies | www.denverpost.com
It was no sure once Southwest Airlines entered the bidding. Then Southwest upped its bid to $170m compared to Republic's $108. Most analysts and media expected a Southwest win.
August 11, 2009
Experts : Tanker dual buy sensible | www.al.com
Despite the vociferous statements by some that the USAF will not see a split tanker buy, it should be noted that people who track the issue closely are not so convinced.
June 23, 2009
Boeing's 787 delay news | www.iag-inc.com
No matter how one decides to look at this news, Boeing just took another serious hit. Its credibility is once again called into question.
Business Aviation, Twittering the Recovery
June 8, 2009
How Twitter Will Change the Way We Live | www.time.com
undefinedundefined undefined The cover of the June 24th edition of Time magazine is a picture of an iPhone, or a similar device, with a Tweet about the cover story on Twitter, the innovative fast growing social network. What could this possibly have to do with the recovery and growth of Business Aviation? Read on.
Four GLG Analysts share their thoughts
June 4, 2009
United Plans Huge Jet Order | online.wsj.com
United is facing the same tough conditions as the other US airlines - falling revenues and rising costs. On top that United has a rapidly aging fleet. The WSJ announcement that an RFP has been sent to Airbus and Boeing made it to the front page today for good reason. United has not bought a new plane in a very long time.
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