Heathwick?
Willie Walsh, former CEO at BA and now IAG’s CEO, warns that the proposal to link Heathrow and Gatwick via a high speed rail could be inefficient and costly. He expressed concerns about how the high speed rail link would…
Year 2011
Building a Q400
There are lots of videos of airplane construction done in under five minutes. Every one of them is compelling to watch – if you’re an aviation geek (like us). I imagine its like watching any skilled craftsman create his magic…
Airlines start to prepare for new EU Emissions Trading Scheme
First thing this morning, ATA (Air Transport Association of America) came out with its statement about the new EU scheme in the making. Views: 38
Airbus takes on MAX
Note: Plane Talking has this detailed story also about NEO v MAX. Boeing has been engaged in a campaign for months with the media, analysts and appraisers (and airlines, of course) that the 737 Next Generation is 8% more economical…
Hello Delta Connect
Delta Air Lines has launched “Expanded In-Flight Wi-Fi, Entertainment on Demand Options”, called Delta Connect which offers free entertainment, shopping options and travel information. Delta Air Lines announced these new in-flight entertainment options for customers as part of its $2…
IATA’s Airline Monitor for August/September
The second quarter earnings reports from 54 airlines confirms aggregate profits declined year-on-year in every region with the exception of Europe—for the first time in eight quarters. As pointed out by an IATA spokesman, “A tough environment getting tougher; certainly…