Silverjet, the Biritsh all-business class airlines based at London Luton Airport, has stopped flights as of today, May 30th 2008.
From Bloomberg -
“The airline, whose last flight left Dubai today for thecompany’s base at London Luton Airport, appointed administratorsafter failing to get $5 million in emergency funding from MiddleEastern investor Viceroy Holdings LLC, it said [...]
Archive for May, 2008
Yet Another one bites to dust: SilverJet
Posted in Airlines, Travel Woes, tagged All-Business, Bankcrupt, Dubai, Eos, London, Luton, Luxury, Maxjet, Newark, Silverjet on May 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Naomi Charged on the Terminal 5 incident
Posted in Celebrity, tagged Heathrow, Naomi Cambell, Terminal 5 on May 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Naomi Cambell has been charged on the incidence assaulting two police officers during a luggage incidence at Terminal 5 of London’s Heathrow Airport. The incidence happened during the infamous chaotic opening week of Terminal 5.
From Associated Press –
“The Crown Prosecution Service said Campbell faced six charges — three
counts of assaulting a constable, two counts [...]
No pretzels on US Airways?
Posted in Airlines, Passengers, Travel Woes, tagged Costs, Pretzels, US Airways on May 28, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Impact of rising fuel costs has found a new victim, the free blue and white pretzel pack on US Airways.
From bizjournals –
” The Tempe, Ariz.-based airline said the cost-cutting measure stems from the impact of rising fuel costs.”
Merger Update: US Airways and United talk fail again
Posted in Airlines, tagged Merger, United, US Airways on May 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
United Airlines and US Airways are reported to have again failed to reach an agreement. Both the companies have been rumored to be in talks about a possible merger which would help both the companies fight their survivals which has been endangered due to the increase in jet fuel price.
From CNBC article -“
Jacquelyn Martin / [...]
Bengaluru International Airport: Opens one Day Late
Posted in Airports, tagged Bangalore, Bengaluru, Chennai, Devanahalli, India, Record on May 27, 2008 | 1 Comment »
The new international airport at Bangalore (the famous silicon valley of India), Bengaluru International Airport started its operation on Saturday at 12:05 a.m. Indian Standard Time with the Air India’s flight IC 957 to Singapore with 144 passengers. The airport is situated in Devanahalli, outskirts of Bangalore.
From Hindu Business Line -
“The airport has arrived after [...]
Airbus: More Problems?
Posted in Planes, tagged A380, A400M, Airbus, Amsterdam, Delay, EADS, Louis Gallois on May 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
At the annual shareholder’s meeting in Amsterdam, Louis Gallois, the chief of European Aeronautics Defence and Space (EADS), told shareholders that “There are still significant levels of execution risk”.
A380 and A400M, both the plane programs have been hit by delays which are reported to be worth a loss of billions of Euros. Obviously, the shareholders [...]
For Sale: Belfast City Airport
Posted in Airports, tagged Belfast, For Sale, George Best, Ireland, Spanish Ferrovial on May 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
George Best Belfast City Airport, an airport in Belfast (Northern Ireland), has been put up for sale by the Spanish Ferrovial Group.
From BBC Article -
“
In 2003, ownership of the airport passed to Ferrovial, which has its headquarters in Madrid. It bought the airport for £35m.”
“Airport management have stressed that there will be no impact on [...]
Mesa Airlines: Bankruptcy in sight?
Posted in Airlines, Travel Woes, tagged Bankruptcy, Chapter 11, Delta, ERJ, Mesa on May 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
With Delta Air Lines potentially ending the service agreement with Mesa Air Group (MAG) for 34 ERJ, MAG may have to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
From ATWonline -
“Delta notified MAG in late March
that it would terminate its agreement with Mesa subsidiary Freedom
Airlines, claiming that it failed to meet specified completion rates (ATWOnline, April 3).
Mesa [...]
FAA Bans Chantix
Posted in Pilots, tagged Air traffic controller, Ban, Chantix, FAA, Pfizer, smoking cessation on May 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
FAA has barred pilots and air traffic controllers from the taking Chantix, Pfizer’s smoking cessation drug.
From latimes –
“Aviation officials said they were not aware of any accidents involving
Chantix. The FAA generally places tight restrictions on the use of
mood-altering medications by pilots; antidepressants, for example, are
banned.”
From wsj blog -
“Up to this point, Chantix has been [...]
Boston’s Logan: F.O.D. Sensor Tested and New RWSL
Posted in Airports, tagged Boston, FAA, FOD, Logan, MIT, RWSL, Sensor on May 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
RWSLLogan Airport plans to install runway status lights (RWSL) to test new technology by MIT.From bizjournal -
“RWSL is an automated, all-weather safety backup system for pilots,
airport vehicle operators and air-traffic controllers intended to
prevent accidents without interfering with airport operations. The
system was developed at Lincoln Laboratory under the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration’s Runway Incursion Reduction Program.”
F.O.D [...]
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