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Virgin America – it’s your move 20 Feb 2013 | 08:25 am
Virgin America has a great consumer product. They offer comfortable flights with plenty of entertainment and even white leather seats. However, they have yet to make a dime. Virgin has a following, c...
2012 2nd Quarter Airline Comparison 31 Jan 2013 | 01:24 am
The second quarter of 2012 was promising for major U.S. carriers, as nine of the ten carriers analyzed here reported positive results. However, Virgin America continues a negative trend in the red. So...
Under Construction 28 Jan 2013 | 07:08 am
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Airline and airport hubs… the difference? 28 Mar 2012 | 03:15 pm
Most airlines utilize one or more airports as hubs for their network. Airlines choose airports with beneficial attributes, such as geographic location, population, local business community, etc. Airli...
Embry-Riddle University Worldwide Graduate Degree Summary Report 15 Oct 2010 | 11:53 am
I’ve been a student at Embry-Riddle for nearly 8 months now and quickly progressing toward a Master of Science degree in Management. I want to share my thoughts and experience thus far. Two classes pe...
FAR Part 77 Objections Affecting Navigable Airspace 11 Jul 2010 | 04:37 pm
FAR Part 77 is one of the most important aspects that must be considered when operating an airport. A duty of airport operations is to keep a close eye on what is happening around the field. It is ver...
Apple iPad in the Cockpit 14 Apr 2010 | 03:22 pm
Honestly, the current iPad is not for me. I have an Apple Macbook Pro that I can not do without, but it has a keyboard and more features like USB ports and a CD/DVD drive that are essential in my mind...
FAR Part 139.305 – Airfield Pavement Regulations 9 Apr 2010 | 05:30 am
In a previous post, Part 139 Airport Certification, I explained what defines an airport as Part 139 by the Federal Aviation Administration. This post will elaborate on Section 305 of FAR Part 139, whi...
Aircraft Detailing – Behind The Scenes 6 Apr 2010 | 11:46 am
For those that have ever been offered a discounted wash and wax at an FBO (Fixed Based Operator), be skeptical. FBOs that do this are desperate for your business, which is not a bad thing in itself. H...
