October 2011
Monthly Archive
Short Final
31 Oct 2011 | : Charters, Large Jet Charters, Medium Jet Charters, Small Jet Charters, Uncategorized
While ferrying an airplane from Michigan to Florida, we heard a friendly exchange between a male controller and a female pilot. The pilot was not having a great day and was not too happy about flying.Controller:”At least you have a nice view. I’m stuck in a dark room just looking at guys.”Pilot:”It’s not much better up here, sir.”My female pilot and I both burst out laughing.Stephen Rittervia e-mail
Aircraft Spruce stocks the Shure-Step II
31 Oct 2011 | : Charters, Large Jet Charters, Medium Jet Charters, Small Jet Charters, Uncategorized
Aircraft Spruce is now stocking a new step stool, The Shure-Step II, a 10-inch-high step stool that will not tip or slip during use for aircraft maintenance. Continue Reading »
===> Posted on October 31st, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
Qantas Shutdown Strands Thousands
30 Oct 2011 | : Charters, Large Jet Charters, Medium Jet Charters, Small Jet Charters, Uncategorized
In a showdown with pilots, baggage handlers and maintenance workers, Qantas grounded its aircraft Saturday and threatened to start shutting the airline down unless the unions stop rolling walkouts that have disrupted operations. If this action continues as the unions have promised, we will have no choice but to close down Qantas part by part, CEO Alan Joyce said. The airline will be grounded as long as it takes to reach a conclusion. He called the sporadic work stoppages a “high-handed ambush.” Meanwhile, the unions say they were similarly shocked at the airline’s dramatic action. The Australian & International Pilots Association claimed the shut down was pre-meditated, unnecessary and grossly irresponsible. Qantas normally flies more than 60,000 pax a day on 108 aircraft from 22 destinations, including, of course, the major city of Perth, where some folks not likely used to having their travel plans disrupted are now stranded.