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At the recent SpeedNews 23rd Annual Commercial Aviation Industry Suppliers Conference colourful analyst Richard Aboulafia of Teal Group summarized the current turmoil as a “world economic heart attack.” At the same conference Adam Pilarski of Avitas said the consultancy expects “for the first time since the end of World War II,” negative world GDP growth
New Allocations REGISTRATION/TYPE/SERIAL NUMBER/DATE/OWNER OR OPERATOR/PREVIOUS REGISTRATIONS ABG Zenair CH701 STOL 7‑1488 7/4/09 Derek Liston, 106 Lyndon Way Karalee Qld 4306 ANV Embraer ERJ‑170‑100LR 17000280 19/3/09 Airnorth Regional, PO Box 39548 Winnellie NT 0821 PT‑TQG AQA Cessna 185A Skywagon 185‑0508 19/3/09 Nanchang Aviation, 1/58 Pitt St Sydney NSW 2000 VH‑MIE VH‑AGH VH‑RKU N11B (N2508Z) AVV
Cheap fares: How credible? As demand sinks, unbelievable fare deals are coming out, only to be trumped within hours by competitors. Jetstar’s ‘price guarantee’ which copies whitegoods and hardware retailer’s tactics without showing their hand on fixed prices. Surprisingly no one else has copied it yet, but if the opposition is running cheap seats or
What an industry! Less than two years ago employers were doing two circuits of the aircrew-available barrel looking for pilots. Now there are wholesale layoffs and retrenchments. Feast or famine! It must be acknowledged that Australia is in a recession along with the rest of the world. When there is a lack of money in
“It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is the most adaptable to change.” While Charles Darwin may not have had aviation businesses in mind when he offered this incredibly insightful analysis, it’s relevance to any operator in today’s environment is very
Main trunk or tourist route economy travel is not much fun these days. Long queues, intrusive security, little personal space, barely edible food, frequent delays and standing room only lounges detract considerably from what should be a great experience. In contrast, what a pleasure it is to fly with one of our regional operators. Staff
