October 2011

Florida-based LCC makes no apologies for its pioneering pricing model.

With the start of the 2012 US presidential campaign, there has been a lot of heated talk about the role of federal government, which is mostly charged with over-reaching and creating more problems than it solves.

The big exception, however, is the airline industry. When it comes to the business of how to get the flying public to their destinations safely, on time, in reasonable comfort and with their bags in synch, then it seems that the only experts are in Congress and government agencies.

Passengers, who increasingly like booking flight tickets and checking in via self-service technology, want more options.

The lessons of Air France flight 447 and other recent high-automation aircraft incidents have wide training implications.

The potential of the African market is undeniable, but realizing that potential is a challenge.

New avionic suites promise fuel savings and enhanced safety.

RFID technology is beginning to show results.

Economic expansion and regional events are helping to fuel eco-aviation efforts in Latin America.

Newly Appointed

Presidential spotlight is a chance to get wider backing for high-tech air traffic management system.

By Stephen A. Alterman

With the debate over the most effective way to reduce crew member fatigue still raging, it is vitally important to understand that the all-cargo air carrier industry continues to support changes to existing FAA regulations in this important safety area.

Includes:

• World airline traffic
• Top 20 airlines system traffic
• Jet fuel prices
• Exchange rates

Includes:

World Airline Traffic
World Airport Traffic
IATA Fuel Prices
Aircraft Data
Aircraft Values
Aircraft Deliveries
US Major and National Airline Traffic
US Ontime Performance
U.S. Fuel Cost and Consumption
US Mishandled Baggage
US Consumer Complaints