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Lufthansa Large on Luxury with A380s

2009-03-15T10:07:00.001-07:00

Lufthansa set the future in motion in late 2001 when it ordered 15 A380s from Airbus. The German-based aviation firm has been a visionary of the airline industry from its inception in 1926. Lufthansa will have the largest fleet of A380s of any airline in Europe. The large A380s accommodate 550 passengers, which is 40 percent more than a Boeing 747's capacity. The spacious airbus will be deployed for point-to-point long routes as well as connecting passengers at central hubs. The A380s will be primarily used for the airline's long intercontinental flights from North America to Asia.

If you take an Airbus A340 and mount it onto a Boeing 747, the end result is an Airbus A380. The mammoth of an aircraft with a length of 239.5 feet, a wingspan of more than 260 feet, and a height just a shade taller than 79 feet flies approximately 9,200 miles between fuel refills.

Lufthansa is an airline that defers to its customers demands. The firm interviewed thousands of customers to determine how to design the cabins of the A380s.

All three sections of the spacious aircraft are being designed to be as comforting and accommodating as possible. However, the first-class passengers' quarters are truly special. These are "air suites" with luxury amenities on parity with those of world-class premier hotels. Each individual first-class seating section offers ample space and privacy to relax even during the longest flights. The amenities are topped off with a food and wine menu fit for a gourmand and an all-inclusive in-flight entertainment system that includes high-speed Internet access.

Lufthansa Means Business

Lufthansa is an airline with an array of appealing flight options. Many flyers in search of special accommodations enjoy flying Lufthansa Business Jet, as it is a smaller aircraft that luxuriantly accommodates passengers with more individual attention and super-size seating areas. The extra space gives travelers more flexibility and privacy.

Lufthansa's Airbus A319, which has a 48-seat business class, and its 44-seat business section on Boeing 737 are lined with the extraordinary roomy Lie-Flat Seats, out more than 6.5 feet. There is ample space with a reading lamp and a power connection for portable computers.

Customers flying in an Airbus aircraft A300 to A600 and on Business Jet flights have Mobile Media Players to personalize their in-flight entertainment. Passengers can choose from 65 video options, including 30 movies. Additionally, there are 25 TV programs, 10 music magazines, 100 CDs, various audio-books, radio programs, board games, games of skill, action and strategy, and language courses. It takes the doldrums out of those long-haul flights.

More Lufthansa

Did you know that Lufthansa Technik, a subsidiary of Lufthansa, redesigns commercial airplanes into VIP aircraft for private and commercial usage? Last year the firm announced a partnership with Andrew Winch Designs to redesign a Boeing 787, which normally seats more than 300 passengers, to a 30-to-50-passenger air palace with a forward lounge area, a movie theater, a conference area, a VIP master bedroom, and additional guest bedrooms. Other subsidiaries of the diverse aviation firm include Luthansa Systems, which is a leading IT service provider for the airline and aviation industry; Lufthansa Cargo, a leading airfreight delivery company; and LSG Sky Chefs, an in-flight service provider.

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More Luxury on Long-Distance Flights

2009-03-15T10:05:00.001-07:00

The increasing demand by flyers for long-distance flights has commercial airlines with long-term business plans expanding their services to meet the needs of the marketplace. In a move that addresses the situation head on, Australia-based Qantas recently introduced the Qantas A380 into its flight plans. Flights on the gigantic Airbus A380 are currently departing from Sydney and Melbourne to Los Angeles, with flights from Sydney to Singapore and to London on the runway for an early 2009 takeoff date.

Since the A380 transports 450 passengers, it addresses the influx of flyers quite tidily. However, there is a lot more than size that makes the Qantas A380 appealing to both the airline industry and its customers. The aircraft is up to 10 percent more fuel-efficient and its engines emit significantly less noise than comparable engines. It also is quieter inside the cabin as well. The reduction of interior cabin noise is just one of the upgrades and luxury amenities found in the Qantas A380.

All class would be the most appropriate term for describing the flight experience for long-distance flyers seated in any part of the spacious Airbus aircraft. There are 14 suites in First and 72 sky-bed seats in Business.

The First suites are multifaceted in functionality and offer the ultimate in privacy and in-flight options. The entertainment system as well as the lighting, seating, and arranging of the suite is done via a touch-screen pad. The suite can be changed into a working office, a bedroom with a fully flat bed, or a private lounge. There is a built-in five-way massage in the seat too. The VIP treatment is topped off with gourmet meals prepared under the direction of renowned Australian restaurateur Neil Perry.

International Business flyers enjoy the comfort of the sky-bed seat that converts into a fully-flat, 6 foot 6 inch bed and an excellent in-flight entertainment system enhanced by a private 12-inch viewing screen. The menu, also designed by Neil Perry, offers flexible dining options - including on-demand supper service and room service-style breakfast The A380 also features an onboard business lounge so you can move about and relax during the flight.

Premium economy is located on the upper deck and offers 32 ergonomically correct stylistic chairs by Recaro. In addition to more legroom, the seats offer additional recline, in-arm screens to enjoy audio & video on-demand and priority boarding and disembarkation. Qantas is an experienced commercial airliner with more than 87 years of flying out of the friendly skies of Australia. The company has been recognized for its excellent service in international business accommodations by various Australia-based publications. Sign up for Qantas' Red eMail and receive e-mails with info on current specials. Check out the benefits extended to members of the Qantas Club -- including access to special airport lounges.

The company reputed to be the world's leading long-distance airline just got better with the addition of flights aboard the Qantas A380.

Private Jet Charter to Grow Despite Economic Uncertainty

2009-03-06T07:37:00.001-08:00

With airlines cutting down on the total number of flights and available seats due to the rising cost of fuel, travelers will be looking for other ways to get to popular or remote destinations. Accordingly, for conventions or work retreats, charter jets will become an even more popular choice in 2009.

Another reason why the use of private jet charters will continue to rise is in response to current economic conditions. An increasing number of private jet owners and fractional jet owners will sell their planes or opt out of renewing their fractional commitments to reduce capital deployed. By eliminating the upfront cost and initial investment of full or fractional ownership, charter jet flyers will be able to preserve their cash and capital while at the same time maintaining their ability to fly onboard private jets.

With fewer options available to travel to popular or remote destinations as quickly as possible, the interest and usage of chartered jets will continue to rise, especially among those frequent business travelers who rely on dependable air travel.

With many major markets cutting seat availability by 10 to 15 percent, travelers and especially business people are looking for other ways to get to their final destination as quickly as possible without the headache or hassle of commercial connections.

Despite airlines being forced to cut down flights and available seats and cities being forced to back off plans of expanding airports or building new hotels or meeting venues due to less tourism related tax revenues, someone will be able to benefit from this downturn in the economy and I believe that in the immediate future chartered jets will be a viable and a more popular option for many business travelers around the country and around the world.

The dependability of a jet card with the value of charter

2009-03-06T07:28:00.000-08:00

Traveling by private jet is all about time: Optimizing your time, saving time, and enjoying the time you spend traveling. At Bombardier Skyjet we hear this from our clients every day, and that is why we have focused our efforts on making their travel experience as straightforward, enjoyable and cost-effective as possible - as a result, we hold one of the highest customer retention rates of any private jet charter company. We are not interested in jargon or getting over-complicated, we simply want to offer our clients a safe and pleasant travel experience, top value for their dollar and the highest level of service in the private jet industry.

The Skyjet Card membership provides guaranteed availability with an advance reservation, guaranteed hourly rates, no added charges for repositioning and the assurance that all network charter operators have successfully passed an on-site, third-party aviation audit. Flight costs are deducted from the customer's initial deposit, which may be replenished as funds are used. Skyjet Cards have no expiration date, and customers may exit the program and receive a refund for the unused portion of their cards.

On-Demand Charter is a great option for those who only want to fly privately once in awhile. We offer a comprehensive on-demand charter service that can find the best value and aircraft to fit your schedule.

Safety
Skyjet's aircraft and operator requirements go above and beyond competing programs. There are approximately 5,000 aircraft in the entire U.S. business jet fleet, but only 20% of those meet Skyjet's safety standards.

To be considered eligible for the Skyjet network, an operator must pass a stringent safety audit conducted by a top aviation auditor such as ARG/US or Wyvern. Skyjet is the only major national jet card program that requires an impartial third-party on-site audit. These audits go beyond what is required by the Federal Aviation Administration to earn an FAA Part 135 commercial operator certificate. Skyjet has developed additional crew requirements that all operators in the Skyjet Network must meet. These include minimum logged pilot hours and minimum requirements for logged hours aircraft type, as well as FAA approved annual recurrent simulator training and testing.

From the Free Flight Cloud-surfer

2009-02-23T23:56:00.000-08:00

refers to the area of airplanes which is actually quite complex. Most of us take for granted that many of the items we purchase get to use via aircraft. We also find it very convenient to get on a plane and land thousands of miles a way later that same day. It is a convenient and popular mode of transportation in our society. It allows people to travel all over the world for business and for pleasure.

Aircraft have also been a strong influence in the military. They have allowed us to get men to the right locations, to deliver supplies, and even to attack our enemies. Yet countries all over the world have access to aviation in such forms so they can do the same against us. Aircraft have been used for media reporting as well as in various types of rescues. Without the fast actions of those aboard the aircrafts many people would have lost their lives due to such events.

There are tons of different jobs in the field of aviation. Only a handful of people actually get selected to fly the aircrafts. Everyone else is responsible for building them, maintaining them, and for operating the control towers so accidents involving aircraft can be avoided. It takes plenty of training to be eligible for the various jobs in the field of aviation. There is no room for errors to take place.

The technology behind aviation has definitely changed over the years. For those that are interested in the history of it, you can find plenty of great information online. There are detailed time lines that will walk you through it from the very start to modern day events involving aircrafts.

You can view some of the earlier forms of aircraft at museums around the country. There you will find a mixture of war planes, basic aircraft, and even homemade planes. It is quite interesting to see all of them as well as various aviation artifacts in such an area. You won’t soon forget such an experience any time soon. The internet is the best place to find information on the various museums. You may discover one that isn’t too far away from where you live.

Air Charters Provide More Than Transportation

2009-02-22T22:30:00.000-08:00

If, as part of your work, you travel for much of the year, then you know what can make or break your ideal flight scenario. Perhaps it is the great deal of time you have to spend waiting when you catch a commercial airline flight. That is time you will not be able to get back, and if your time is worth a great deal of money, commercial flights may simply not be cost effective for your or your company. Instead, why not consider the benefits that come with chartering a private jet? You will see that air charterscan provide you with more than just simply transportation.

You can save time when you rent a jet. One phone call is all it takes to have a personal concierge handle all of the details involved with your flight, including before flight, in flight, and deboarding requirements. This will free you up to focus on what is most important, namely, your work. Also, you will have access to over 5,000 airports worldwide when you use a chartered flight, so that you will have a direct trip with fewer transfers to contend with in order to arrive at your destination than you would on a commercial flight, thereby saving you both time and money.

Another distinct benefit unavailable to commercial flight passengers is that you may choose who will fly with you when you charter a plane. You can use the in-flight time to have a private meeting with important staff or clients, or you can hold a larger meeting with several key players. This availability on a private plane is an impossibility on a commercial one, and it can also help you use your time in a more cost-effective manner

When you make a charter flight, all of the details are met concerning your particular tastes and needs. Any sort of five-star cuisine can be yours at your request, and any dietary considerations can be stylishly met. If you require special services while in flight, perhaps the aid of a secretary, a lawyer or accountant, or a computer technician, all of these services are at your disposal when you choose a jet rental. You can also enjoy the comfort of a massage, or the assistance from a nanny or a personal hair dresser, to name only a few of the elite services we offer to make sure that you are comfortable as you fly and that all of your business and pleasure needs are handled with the care and attention to detail that you deserve and expect

No matter where in the world you wish to travel, there is a private jet or air charter that can be chartered to get you there with elegant ease.

Jet Airways Signs an Agreement With United Airlines

2009-02-22T22:19:00.000-08:00

Jet Airways and United Airlines signed an agreement for a code-share on the route London-Mumbai-San Francisco, operated with aircraft of the first domestic carrier of India. This partnership follows the cooperation with American Airlines, that through New York- JFK hub which offers many connections to passengers coming from the route India-Europe-Usa.

Meanwhile, the consolidation of Jet Airways is going on also on the domestic market, after the purchase of Air Sahara, now it's the turn of JetLite, with which the carrier signed a code-share agreement. Passengers have now a better network in India, with easier connections.

During the months October-December 2008, the carrier had a turnover of 628 million dollars, more than 21 per cent on the same period of 2007, the year in which Jet Airways started its operations in August.

The Indian airline chose Brussels as European hub - an agreement with Belgian carrier, Brussels Airlines, allows to feed the aircraft leaving for Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, New York and Toronto.

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Visiting to Paris by Flights

2009-02-04T11:29:00.000-08:00

Paris needs no introduction among the visitors but have you ever thought of visiting to Paris by flight in a low cost airline!! The sparkling capital of France is a place where the romance, art and culture, authentic history, marvelous architectures are born. Out of several European countries, Paris is a must visiting European destination for travelers. The capital city of France gives a warm welcome to their tourists, those who come to explore the romantic land from all parts of the world along with their loved one for a holiday vacation. No doubt it is one of the most excellent romantic vacation for the couples, any one can gift their loved ones air flight tickets for two to spend few days at an romantic holiday destination of Paris.

Paris will ensure you a memorable lifetime experience and will let your heart filled with a sense of enjoyment, excitements, satisfaction and peace. Decide visiting to Paris by flights and be a part of its rich cultural art and heritage of the lovely land. Travel to the capital city of France can prove all the travelers out there with a knowledgeable and learning experience. But difficulties arise while booking air flight tickets to this lovely destination. Lack of information about cheap flights and low cost airline tickets may result you in booking your airline tickets with double the airfare and leave hole in your wallet. Most of the time travelers have to cancel their romantic trip to Paris due to inadequate information about getting cheap air tickets to Paris. With so much to do and to see in Paris, gather enough of information about visiting to Paris by flights in a discount airfare deals so that you can conveniently be a part of the world wonders.

Cherish the well-preserved history in the museums, gives a repeated visit at the lip smacking hotels and restaurants of Paris. Finding information about cheap airfare to Paris can be a learning experience; travel to the capital city of France can prove all the travelers out there with a knowledgeable and learning experience. Get rid out of problem about difficulties to get cheap air tickets to Paris, travelers coming across the best deal on cheap air flight tickets will be an added bonus for the Paris trip. With help of various new and modern resources find out information about cheap flight tickets, discount airfares and low cost airlines. With the existence of various online travel sites, visiting to Paris by flights has become more easy and safe. Booking your air flight seats such cheap plane tickets can also prove to be money saving. Those who are inexperienced travelers, they can start their search for finding low cost Paris flights while looking out on various cheap flight deals, discount offers, special packages which exist on Internet. Undoubtedly, Internet has proved to be a well appreciating medium among the travelers, there is presence of numerous online travel sites that shows information on air flight bookings, flight cancellation and special airfare offers.

Visiting to Paris by flights needs proper budgeting, before booking an airline tickets at low cost air flight. Most importantly budgeting on air flight tickets has to be taken into consideration and Internet has got a good overwhelming response for getting low airfare tickets. Keep a track on increase and decrease of airfares or log on into any reliable travel sites to watch the ongoing airfares in the market. There are various airline sites displaying information on various flight deals, discount offers and attracting package on Paris airlines, go through such online sites and track the right deal. According to expert if anyone have thought to make their dream come true for Paris trip, they should plan their trip well in advance. Advance booking enhances a traveler with the cheapest Paris tickets with low airfare. Take down the benefit to have a better air flight choice available on early booking. Airlines authorities offers last minute discount deals with their airlines, keep an eye on such offers. Consolidator are also a best option while visiting to Paris by flights, their services provide cheap international airfare for any destinations. Also avoid peak seasons, weekends or any holidays.

By: sumit mishra

Jet Airways Forays Into Affiliate Marketing

2009-02-04T11:26:00.000-08:00

The exclusive programme will be managed by Shoogloo Affiliate Marketing Affiliate partners may integrate Jet Airways' booking engine on their site and allow visitors to book Jet Airways ticket online. Apart from getting direct access to the airline's customised booking engine, affiliate partners also get promotional content and banners on a regular basis.

Belson Coutinho, general manager – eCommerce & Innovations said, The concept of affiliate marketing is fairly new to the Indian Aviation industry. However, it has become a tried and tested practice in European and North American markets. Jet Airways, as one of the early adopters of this model in India, could be setting the stage for others to follow suit.

This deal is one of biggest of its kind in the short history of affiliate marketing in India Shoogloo network is an online arm of the e-commerce consulting group, Shoogloo, and is powered by the Online Media Group of the UK. The program provides affiliate partners with websites the opportunity to partner with Jet Airways, and generate revenues p er conversion by promoting the airlines web sales, a Jet Airways press release said on Wednesday.

The tie-up also provides integration of Jet Airways booking engine on their site and allows visitors to book tickets online, the release said, adding that, these online sales are tracked via a unique Id provided to each affiliate partner.

This quick and easy to join affiliate program helps partners earn incremental income on every successful transaction referred to the airlines award-winning website by their site, it said. Apart from getting direct access to the airlines customised bookin g engine, affiliate partners also get promotional content and banners on a regular basis, helping them promote the airline in a big way, the release said.

By: Tarun

Aviation Insurance - Is it For You?

2009-01-24T11:40:00.000-08:00

While many individuals are completely unaware that this type of aviation insurance exists, those who are experienced pilots or spend a lot of time in the air are critically aware of the necessity of having aviation insurance. Without this type of insurance, you can be left with all manner of debt and difficulty in case of an accident or some other problem. Considering that a mishap in the air is far more devastating than any mishap that could ever occur on the ground, it makes sense to reach out and equip yourself with all the protection that you can get, in order to prevent becoming liable for any type of problems that might occur once you are underway. If you have not looked into insuring yourself then you have not really done your homework and you're not ready to fly.

By adding the extra layer of security, aviation insurance can make all the difference in the world for those individuals who are concerned with what might happen should the unthinkable occur and they should get into some type of crash or airborne accident. Naturally, the focus on avoiding an accident should be paramount, but leaving yourself at the mercy of legislature and regulators in the absence of insurance can be a recipe for disaster. If some type of accident did occur, it is clear that insurance agents and attorneys would waste no time taking you to the cleaners, making it a critical point to ensure that you are covered with to the best of your ability. Without this type of coverage, you could be left liable for all manner of damages, even damages that you were not aware of. Without coverage, you can have all manner of difficulties handling your end of the liabilities that you are responsible for. Fortunately, with the widely available options for coverage, you will not have to worry about any damages that you cause, as the coverage you have secured will cover what ever damages that are caused should the unthinkable occur.

Whatever your situation might be, it is a good idea not to take to the skies until you are certain that you have the coverage that you will need. Without this, all manner of problems can occur and you can find yourself on the receiving end of all manner of nasty lawsuits and other legal difficulties. Similar to getting insurance for your automobile, aviation insurance can go a long way to providing you with peace of mind as well as allowing you to function with out worrying about what might occur should an accident happen. This type of peace of mind can only come from the coverage that this type of insurance offers, making it a simple solution to a complex problem. While there are certainly all manner of individuals who believe this is unnecessary, anyone who intends to fly would be well advised to acquire some sort of liability protection.

By John Catech

Helicopter Height Velocity Diagram

2009-01-24T11:39:00.000-08:00

In every Pilot's Operating Handbook, normally in the performance section, we find the particular helicopter's Height Velocity diagram. What does this graph mean? Simply put, in my opinion, it means that if we fly the helicopter at a speed height (above ground level) combination that puts us in the shaded area of the graph we will not have enough TIME to recover and gain rotor Rpm in the event of an engine failure. For example if we should hover at 50 feet above ground level and experience an engine failure by the time we've lowered the collective pitch and moved the cyclic forward to gain speed we would run out of height before we attain the desired speed rotor rpm combination for a stabilized autorotation as per the manufacturer's recommendation. By the way a lot of books and pilots refer to this graph as the "dead man's curve".

"So what now?" a lot of students ask me. I believe that in order to utilize a helicopter for a certain mission one will and have to spent time in the "dead man's curve". Let's look at a couple of examples: power line maintenance; game capturing; logging; law enforcement and even general flying when one does any form of confined area landing. Obviously there are many more examples. My answer to students is normally plane and simple: "don't spent time in the dead man's curve if it's not necessary". If your work or mission dictates that you fly there by all means but don't make it a habit for your every day flying.

Why then does the manufacturer put the graph in the Pilot's Operating Handbook, normally with the words: "avoid flight in the shaded area of the height velocity diagram"? One reason might be to "cover" themselves, because invariably any engine failure that occurs while the helicopter is in the shaded area of the height velocity diagram results in serious injury or even fatality. I am by no means insinuating that's the only reason.

A last thought on this subject, if a person is VERY concerned about flying in the height velocity diagram I think one should consider in these modern times how many engine failures occur in a helicopter. I personally believe that most helicopter accidents are due to pilot error and not to engine or mechanical failure. I can't emphasize the fact more that if you don't need to spent time in the dead man's curve then don't and if you do try and minimize your time spent there.

By Harry Cameron

Is Flying For Everyone?

2009-01-24T11:38:00.000-08:00

As we at the beginning of a new year again a lot of people will want to do their private pilot license. Obviously there are many reasons for wanting to fly varying from achieving a long term goal, a life long dream, the start of a new career or maybe simply to be able to say:"I can fly". Whatever the reasons are I often get asked by a new student "do you think I'll be able to fly".

Maybe firstly we must ask ourselves what does it take from an individual in order to fly an airplane or helicopter for that matter? A certain amount of co-ordination comes to mind. In my opinion most people has what it takes although some has to practice and exercise this particular skill. Discipline I think plays an important roll as flying involves quite a bit of responsibility in some way or the other. My personal favorite is of course a person's attitude. The willingness to study, the way an individual handles criticism and the ability to handle stress but to name a few. These are just some qualities amongst hundreds.

I think every student should and can answer the question: "will I be able to fly?" for themselves. For some it might take longer than the minimum requirement but determination and will pull them through. Many a time students has told me that flying is not for them and I take my hat off to a person that can realize their own lack of ability or whatever reason they base their decision on. Your personal motive for wanting to fly plays a very important roll. So I personally think that it's not a simple black and white answer to be made by an instructor but rather a combined decision.

I think that in the beginning students base their abilities solely on the "stick and throttle" aspects of flying, rightly so because that's all they know but I often tell students that a good stick and throttle pilot is not necessarily the best pilot and that they must consider their other strengths as well when they make a decision whether to continue flying or not. In a lot of cases all it takes is a bit of a mindset change.

I personally think that almost any person can be taught to fly but I think the real question should be whether any person can be a safe pilot not necessarily the world's greatest pilot, and that's maybe where the instructor or flight school for that matter plays a very important role.

If ever you face the decision to quite flying or not maybe think what is your motive for flying, ask yourself whether you enjoy it or not, can you financially afford it to carry on longer if need be, do you need to change your attitude?

By Harry Cameron

Shopping For Your Aircraft and Aircraft Use

2009-01-24T11:37:00.000-08:00

When you fly airplanes there are a lot of pieces of equipment that you may need personally or items that you may need to make sure that you maintain the aircraft that you fly in. There are a lot of items that are fun to buy and use while others are simply to maintain the aircraft or even your hearing. You may be a bit overwhelmed when you begin shopping, but there are some items that you want and some places or providers that you can shop with that will make shopping much easier.

If you are going to be flying regularly you want to make sure that you purchase a David Clark headset. The reason for this is that these headsets are everything that you need. Not only do they protect your hearing, which is important when you fly because even the quietest aircrafts are quite noisy, but it will also allow you to hear in crisp tones at normal volume levels. Many pilots even say that these headsets are preferable because they are more comfortable, which is something that you want to consider because comfort is important so you are not distracted while you are in the air.

There are a few different David Clark headsets to choose from, so make sure that you shop around a bit to determine which one is right for you. These headsets have a great reputation because they have been around for a long time, but there is still a lot that you need to consider when buying because everyone has different preferences. Check out all of the options, you are sure to find one to your liking so that you are able to hear with ease while flying while simultaneously protecting your hearing, which is something that all pilots need to consider.

If you are new to aviation there are a lot of names and brands that have been thrown your way. Your head may be spinning and you may be wondering which brands and resources will give you what you need. One brand that you will definitely want to take notice of is Aeroshell. This is one of the most well respected brands in aviation and you will find that they can offer you much of what you need. Aeroshell products are made by Shell, which is also one of the most respected names in the fuel and lubrication business for vehicles. If you are looking for premium lubricants and more, you'll find that this is a brand that you can trust regardless of how often you fly. They have a wide variety of products for you to choose from, ensuring that you will have all of the products on hand that you need to take good care of your aircraft.

By Caitlina Fuller

Advanced Aviation Gadgets

2009-01-05T19:02:00.000-08:00

Well in aviation the toys for pilots are getting a lot better, for instance the GPS-PDAs with sectional charts on them. Also lots of other data like the J-Aide and Jeppeson airport contacts once you arrive. All this makes flying easier, less complicated and more enjoyable. AvMap EKP-III C

and even more cool are the ones with all the bells and whistles; Such as loading it with an International Data Base. Hell now the CIA can have all the civilian data along with their intelligence information. Of course this newest Industry finds itself with many new players as pilots are generally not having a problem affording new toys and it saves all those large flight bags and Knee Boards and clips. You can still buy the clipboards and I have one when I drive the Blitz Mobile mobile command center across the country hunting for the latest technologies it has maps and important numbers to do business from the highway. Many truck drivers and railroad conductors use such boards and in the NAVY Pilots use them and even probably torpedo bombers did too; remember George Bush Senior flew a torpedo bomber?

Back to our GPS Toys and PDA devices; Another one of the more unique ones is the EnFlight Text Weather Devise which you can google to get all the specs, definitely worth a look see. All of these devises also allow for National Security so no more private pilots in C-182s fly into restricted areas.

These companies are also careful whom they send these devises to, for obvious reasons. Just think you could be flying your own private plane with a little PDA devise and go have a blast with your newfound freedom. Another cool devise and one of my favorites is the Pocket test which you can look up on Google. This is a cool devise to help you from getting lost and it has just about too many features to list, too bad it was not Windows CE based, I just cannot trust the longevity of Palm in the market place and hope our military is not so stupid to buy into there hype for military versions. One thing going for it is its size. Very small.

We did like the MapTech unit also because we can use it on a laptop, Handheld GPS unit of PDA GPS unit, with terrain CAD capabilities. This unit has many other purposes for General Civil Engineering, Forestry, Mobile Car Washing scheduling and routing, Aviation, Hiking, Fishing, Diving, Trucking, you name it. It also has features from NOAA for weather; I would recommend this as the best all-purpose unit I have thus yet found. It also works with ESRI software. So we like this for its versatility across industries. Good for us too with the blitz mobile to take the route with the least amount of hills for fuel consumption conservation and wear and tear on a 300,000-mile truck. Another of the best units we looked at was the

http://www.teletype.com/pages/tracking.html

which can be used like a Top Secret "Bloodhound Unit" and we can use this for car wash truck tracking, can be used for just about any real use to help you find your self or units. This is a way we can covertly track our units so employees do not screw off and kill profits and lie about where they were and how long they were there. Also in our survey we looked at the SatellinkTech units and found a lot of other cool features there;

http://www.satellinktech.com/product/merlin_air_main.htm .

This is a great tool, like the other units is does provide real time data such as; Airport observations and forecasts (text), Area forecasts (text), Upper wind forecasts (text), Pilot reports (text and onboard processed graphics), Icing and Turbulence forecasts (graphical), Status of restricted, prohibited, and military training airspace (text and onboard processed graphics), Location of other aircraft on instrument flight plans (onboard processed graphics), FAA alerts and advisories, Aircraft Situational Display.

What is also of interest is how much all these companies work together so that they can provide all the same data to all their customers. This does not mean one is not better than the other. For our purposes we chose the Tele Type unit with all the features, which we may implement in the future. I hope this review of products has assisted you in learning more about the technology. Many of these PDA technologies will be available for nearly any business small or large.

by: Lance Winslow

Aircraft Purchase Agreements

2009-01-05T18:58:00.000-08:00

Why Use An Aircraft Purchase Agreement?

It always surprises me when a potential aircraft buyer is unsure of whether he or she should use a purchase agreement when buying an aircraft. Most of these individuals have purchased homes and no doubt used a purchase agreement in such transactions. Yet, many of these same individuals would spend the same amount of money to purchase an aircraft, and often times a great deal more money, without the protection of a written aircraft purchase agreement.

Aircraft purchase agreements should be used in almost every aircraft sale transaction. First, the law in most states requires that a contract for an amount greater than $500.00 be in writing in order for it to be enforceable. This is called the statute of frauds. Although exceptions to this legal doctrine exist, complying with the law is usually safer than hoping you will be able to take advantage of an exception.

Further, using an aircraft purchase agreement can also help avoid confusion and misunderstandings. If the agreement clearly explains how the transaction will happen, when it will happen and what is included in the deal, the greater the likelihood that the buyer and seller will each know the other party’s expectations and the less chance for surprises or misunderstandings.

What Terms Should Be Included?

The number and complexity of the terms that should be included in an aircraft purchase agreement will often times be dictated by the type and value of the aircraft being purchased/sold. Although by no means inclusive, the following terms provide a good place to start.

Identify the Parties. The agreement should identify who is selling the aircraft and who is buying the aircraft. Although this sounds simple to do, it isn’t always clear who is the seller and who is the buyer. It is very common for aircraft to be registered in the name of a corporation or limited liability company. In that case, the individual with whom you are negotiating is not the owner of the aircraft and should not be listed as the seller. The registered owner of the aircraft should be identified as the seller.

The buyer on the other hand, can be an individual or a corporation or limited liability company. If an individual is the buyer, that person will be listed and upon registration will be the record owner of the aircraft. To fully take advantage of release and indemnity language discussed in greater detail below, the seller may also want to consider having an individual buyer’s spouse execute the purchase agreement.

If a corporation or limited liability company will be registering the aircraft, the purchase agreement should identify that entity as the buyer. Alternatively, an individual can sign an agreement as the buyer and, as long as the agreement allows the buyer to assign his or her rights under the agreement, that individual may still assign the agreement to a corporation or limited liability company prior to closing. The corporation or limited liability company then becomes the buyer and can close on the transaction without the individual ever entering the chain of title. From a liability perspective, this can be important.

Identify the Aircraft. The aircraft purchase agreement should identify the aircraft with as much detail as possible. At a minimum, it should include the make, model, N-number and serial number for the aircraft. Ideally, a list of all avionics, logbooks, handbooks, additional equipment and any accessories should be included. Also, if the seller intends to retain certain items, those items should be specifically identified and excluded from the transaction. By taking the time to detail exactly what is and isn’t being sold, you will prevent misunderstandings at delivery.

Purchase/Sale Price. The agreement should specify how much is being paid for the aircraft. If the buyer will be giving the seller a deposit or earnest money, that fact should be included. Also, what happens to the deposit when it is given to the seller? Will the money be placed in escrow or simply held by the seller? If an escrow agent is not involved, the buyer will need to obtain some assurance that his or her deposit will not simply disappear into the seller’s pocket making the buyer’s recovery from the seller difficult or impossible if the transaction does not close. The agreement should also state under what conditions the seller must refund the deposit to the buyer.

The buyer’s method of payment should also be stated. Is it a cash transaction or will financing be involved? If financing is involved, the buyer may want to include language that makes the transaction contingent upon the buyer obtaining financing on terms acceptable to the buyer. That way, if the buyer isn’t able to obtain satisfactory financing, the buyer will not be forced to complete the purchase on financially unacceptable terms.

Will other consideration be given to the seller, such as a trade? If so, to the extent that it is possible, the item(s) to be traded to the seller should be identified with the same amount of detail used to describe the aircraft being purchased. This will help avoid later confusion.

Documents. The agreement should include a statement about which documents the seller will sign and deliver to the buyer at closing. Usually this includes a Bill of Sale (FAA Form 8050-2) and a signed current Registration Form (FAA Form 8050-3).

Pre-purchase inspection. In most transactions, the buyer will want to have a pre-purchase inspection performed on the aircraft. The purchase agreement can specify who will perform the inspection, what qualifications that individual must possess and where the inspection will take place. Also, the buyer should make the agreement contingent upon the buyer’s satisfaction with results of the inspection. Although the buyer is usually responsible for the expenses associated with a pre-purchase inspection, the agreement should address which party is responsible for what expenses related to the inspection.

Warranties. It is possible to include a variety of warranties in the purchase agreement representing certain conditions of the aircraft (e.g. warranties of airworthiness, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose etc.). However, due to space limitations most of these warranties will not be discussed here.

From a buyer’s perspective, the warranty of title is probably most important. This warranty ensures that the buyer receives title to the aircraft free and clear of any liens or mortgages. Although the buyer will still want to obtain a title search of the FAA Registry’s records for the airplane, having the warranty of title included in the purchase agreement will help to minimize the risk of any unrecorded liens or interests in the aircraft.

Most sellers will want to include a disclaimer in the purchase agreement stating that the buyer is purchasing the aircraft "As-is". This language is intended to limit the seller’s responsibility for any defects or unknown conditions in the aircraft. If the buyer is having a thorough pre-purchase inspection performed by a qualified mechanic familiar with the specific aircraft, inclusion of this disclaimer in the purchase agreement is probably not a great concern for the buyer.

Choice of Law/Venue. If the transaction involves a buyer and seller from different states, it may be prudent to include language in the purchase agreement that governs what law applies to the transaction and where any disputes would have to be resolved.

Waiver and Release of Liability. The seller will want waiver and release of liability language in the purchase agreement to limit potential liability for injury or damage sustained by the buyer arising out of the buyer’s use of the aircraft. The language should be in bold, all caps letters to make sure it is obvious and not buried in the fine print of the purchase agreement.

Waiver and release of liability language will not release a seller from responsibility for the seller’s intentional acts or gross negligence. Nor will it prevent possible claims from third-parties who are injured or damaged by buyer’s use of the aircraft or from the buyer’s minor children. However, it will prevent the buyer, and the buyer’s spouse if the spouse has signed the purchase agreement, from suing the seller if a defect in the aircraft causes an accident that results in injury or damages.

What Remedy Does An Aircraft Purchase Agreement Give You?

First, an aircraft purchase agreement is not a 100% guarantee that a buyer or seller will not be sued. In this litigious world, I don’t know that such a guarantee is possible. Further, the purchase agreement alone does not make anyone do anything. If a buyer or seller does not want to comply with his or her obligations, the purchase agreement will not change that. However, the purchase agreement will give you the ability to go to court and have a judge make the non-performing or “breaching” party comply with his or her obligations.

If the purchase agreement is drafted clearly and with sufficient detail, it may be possible to have the court specifically enforce the agreement (e.g. make the breaching party do what the purchase agreement says he or she is supposed to do). An example would be where a buyer refused to complete a transaction even though the seller and the aircraft complied with all of the terms of the purchase agreement. In this case, a court could force the buyer to purchase the aircraft.

Alternatively, the court may award money damages for losses incurred by the non-breaching party. An example of this is when a seller refuses to return a deposit even though the buyer has complied with all of the terms of the purchase agreement and has a right to return of the money. In this situation, a court could enter a judgment against the seller in the amount of the unreturned security deposit.

Conclusion

An aircraft purchase agreement is a valuable tool to ensure that each party to an aircraft purchase transaction receives what is expected. It prevents confusion and misunderstanding and provides security that a party will have recourse if the other party to the transaction fails to perform as required. With minimal up-front time and expense, both buyers and sellers can protect their interests and maximize the likelihood of an uneventful closing and purchase.

by: Greg Reigel

CAN YOUR AIRPLANE MAKE YOU MONEY?

2009-01-04T04:12:00.002-08:00

If you can view your airplane as a "tool" and you've got income to support an airplane payment. . . a "leaseback" may be right for you! A leaseback is an arrangement in which an individual purchases an airplane and allows a flight school to manage and operate the airplane in his or her flight school. Properly structured, a "win, win, win" situation is created.

Win #1: A flight school, which is generally cash strapped can now attract new students more effectively and be more competitive in the market place while retaining capital for advertising and other operating expenses.

Win #2: The owner of the airplane who has no other business use for the airplane, now has legitimate business use and the ability to depreciate the equipment and benefit from the tax benefit that comes from this depreciation. This can be very significant and the depreciation can be as much as 42% of the aircraft value in the first year!

Win#3: The customer wins when he/she can learn to fly in a brand new airplane (new airplanes are most profitable for a leaseback due to the waranty) sporting equipment found in some of the best corporate aircraft.

Aviation Lawyer: Whether Passenger, Pilot or Owner, You May

2009-01-04T04:12:00.001-08:00

If you or a family member has been the victim of an airplane accident, you should find an Aviation Lawyer (Attorney) to help you. It is important to contact an Aviation Lawyer because of the highly specialized nature of Aviation Law. An Aviation Lawyer will understand law involving the industry, the mechanics of aircraft, types of aircraft, and how defects in these put passengers at risk. Aviation Lawyers do not just work for passengers, but for pilots and aircraft owners as well.

Aviation Law is a very specialized area of law that regulates the operation, safety and maintenance of aircraft and aircraft facilities. Despite increased safety standards, accidents still happen due to the widespread use of air travel which speeds up the wear and damage to airplane parts and mechanisms, and the complex nature of overlying airspace. This airplane wear and damage as well as pilot mistakes cause unnecessary accidents.

Aviation Law began in 1926 with the formation of the Air Commerce Act which regulated the use of aircraft in interstate or foreign business. The next step that Aviation Law took was in 1938 with the Civil Aeronautics Act which created a five person panel which dealt with aircraft, facility, and aviation law within the United States. Then the FAA, the Federal Aviation Agency, was created.

Violations of Aviation Law which justify the seeking of an Aviation Lawyer include (but are not limited to) Aviation Accident Law, FAA License Violation, Aviation Business Disputes, minimizing ownership liability, aircraft ownership problems, sale or purchase of aircraft, negotiating or enforcing contracts, warranty compliance, major overhaul or maintenance deficiencies, loss of use and “down time” claims, first and third party denial of insurance coverage/claims, security breaches, product liability avoidance, fractional ownership contracts, FAA regulatory approval, protection of aviation business, governmental investigations, and hazardous substance transport violations.

Since 2000, the aviation industry has been in financial difficulty due to changes in world economy, the entrance of low-cost carriers, SARS, war, and, of course, terrorism. These factors have led airlines to cut any costs they can to maintain their fragile financial balance. Thus, accidents still occur despite the increased security and safety laws and precautions. These accidents are unnecessary and if you or a family member has been a victim of airline negligence or outright, purposeful ignorance, you should contact an Aviation Lawyer who can help you.

AIRCRAFT OWNERSHIP: IS THE TIME RIGHT?

2009-01-04T04:11:00.001-08:00

In the hours and days immediately following the tragic attacks on America of 9/11, there was much speculation about the effects on the general aviation industry. While the events of September 11, 2001 have had a significant impact on the economy as a whole, sales of personal aircraft in Michigan have experienced a surprising boost. Certainly, the convenience of personal transportation has played a major role in this increase as airport lines and security have become more time consuming. The reduction of flights resulting from the airline cost-cutting have limited flexibility for the business person and affected the productivity of companies relying on commercial transportation.
These factors alone can’t explain surge of people joining the flying community for more than just pleasure. Rebates, low and 0% interest rates, training allowances, and yes, even the IRS played a role in creating an environment that has introduced more people to the benefits of aircraft ownership and had an effect similar to that seen after the passage of the General Aviation Revitalization Act of 1995.

The IRS is here to help you? Well, believe it or not, a new tax law passed earlier this year represents a renewed attempt by our nation’s leaders to jumpstart the economic recovery. The bill applies to new airplanes acquired after September 10, 2001, and before September 11, 2004, and provides tax savings from economic stimulus provisions included in the Internal Revenue Code designed to encourage investment in capital assets. Visit your local airport and you’re sure to see plenty of forty and fifty year old aircraft operating for both business and pleasure. Even prior to the new tax law, Congress recognized that capital investment is an important part of our economy, and therefore allowed a five year depreciation of these assets. To further encourage investments, they do not require the depreciation to be spread evenly over the five years, but through a concept know as “double declining balance,” greatly accelerate depreciation during the first two years of ownership. Now with the additional incentives of 30% bonus depreciation on new airplanes, tax deferral opportunities are greatly expanded.

So how might a business person benefit from these new changes? First of all, the impact of these depreciation changes greatly reduce net cash investment for the purchase of a new airplane. Specifically, an operator in the 40% tax bracket who can successfully write off his aircraft ownership expense may have no cash investment in the airplane during the first four years. Additionally, when properly structured, many taxpayers have an opportunity to convert personal use into business use. The Internal revenue code provides an optional method of taxing an individual for personal use of an aircraft which many times amounts to less than 10% of the actual deductions flowing from the investment. Consult your tax professional prior to purchasing your new airplane or ask your Aircraft Dealer for the name of an Aviation Tax Specialist to set up your purchasing entity.

And you say you’re not a pilot? Local aircraft dealers like Suburban Aviation, Inc. in Lambertville, Michigan will actually teach you to fly your new airplane and even reimburse your expenses when you purchase a new Cessna airplane from them. Most of today’s pilots learned to fly in a Cessna airplane and the majority of these pilots continue to experience the freedom and flexibility that flight offers in one of Cessna’s many single engine models. For 75 years, Cessna has been the leader in general aviation aircraft providing a safe and reliable alternative to commercial airlines and the automobile.

So if your business can benefit from improved efficiency and tax savings, why not consider a company airplane? There are few tax saving opportunities as effective as fully depreciating an aircraft on a five year accelerated basis, and with today’s interest rate environment, a well-structured transaction often results in little or no after tax cash flow holding costs during the early years of ownership. Of course, arriving at your meeting on time and with all your luggage can also be pretty convincing!
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Aircraft Ownership. . . Is the Time Right?

2009-01-04T04:10:00.001-08:00

Current tax incentives and the evolving tax code have given thousands of people reasons to purchase their first new airplane .

In the hours and days immediately following the tragic attacks on America of 9/11, there was much speculation about the effects on the general aviation industry. While the events of September 11, 2001 have had a significant impact on the economy as a whole, sales of personal aircraft in Michigan have experienced a surprising boost.

Certainly, the convenience of personal transportation has played a major role in this increase as airport lines and security have become more time consuming. The reduction of flights resulting from the airline cost-cutting have limited flexibility for the business person and affected the productivity of companies relying on commercial transportation.

These factors alone can’t explain surge of people joining the flying community for more than just pleasure. Rebates, low and 0% interest rates, training allowances, and yes, even the IRS played a role in creating an environment that has introduced more people to the benefits of aircraft ownership and had an effect similar to that seen after the passage of the General Aviation Revitalization Act of 1995.

The IRS is here to help you? Well, believe it or not, a new tax law passed earlier this year represents a renewed attempt by our nation’s leaders to jumpstart the economic recovery. The bill applies to new airplanes acquired after September 10, 2001, and before September 11, 2004, and provides tax savings from economic stimulus provisions included in the Internal Revenue Code designed to encourage investment in capital assets. Visit your local airport and you’re sure to see plenty of forty and fifty year old aircraft operating for both business and pleasure. Even prior to the new tax law, Congress recognized that capital investment is an important part of our economy, and therefore allowed a five year depreciation of these assets. To further encourage investments, they do not require the depreciation to be spread evenly over the five years, but through a concept know as “double declining balance,” greatly accelerate depreciation during the first two years of ownership. Now with the additional incentives of 30% bonus depreciation on new airplanes, tax deferral opportunities are greatly expanded.

So how might a business person benefit from these new changes? First of all, the impact of these depreciation changes greatly reduce net cash investment for the purchase of a new airplane. Specifically, an operator in the 40% tax bracket who can successfully write off his aircraft ownership expense may have no cash investment in the airplane during the first four years. Additionally, when properly structured, many taxpayers have an opportunity to convert personal use into business use. The Internal revenue code provides an optional method of taxing an individual for personal use of an aircraft which many times amounts to less than 10%of the actual deductions flowing from the investment. Consult your tax professional prior to purchasing your new airplane or ask your Aircraft Dealer for the name of an Aviation Tax Specialist to set up your purchasing entity.

And you say you’re not a pilot? Local aircraft dealers like Suburban Aviation, Inc. in Lambertville, Michigan will actually teach you to fly your new airplane and even reimburse your expenses when you purchase a new Cessna airplane from them. Most of today’s pilots learned to fly in a Cessna airplane and the majority of these pilots continue to experience the freedom and flexibility that flight offers in one of Cessna’s many single engine models. For 75 years, Cessna has been the leader in general aviation aircraft providing a safe and reliable alternative to commercial airlines and the automobile.

So if your business can benefit from improved efficiency and tax savings, why not consider a company airplane? There are few tax saving opportunities as effective as fully depreciating an aircraft on a five year accelerated basis, and with today’s interest rate environment, a well-structured transaction often results in little or no after tax cash flow holding costs during the early years of ownership. Of course, arriving at your meeting on time and with all your luggage can also be pretty convincing!

ADDRESSING SAFETY WITH NEW AVIONICS

2009-01-04T04:09:00.001-08:00

How safe is it?" Along with "How much does it cost?" this is a question we often hear when someone is considering flight training as an option for depleting his or her discretionary income. Our industry has experienced a marked reduction in overall accidents and statistically, a 27.8% reduction in the most recent 7 years! During this same time period General Aviation fatal accidents dropped 32.6% to just over 1 fatality for every 100,000-flight hours.

Of these accidents, 80% are either partially or completely pilot induced, with weather related accidents and controlled flight into terrain (CFIT) accounting for the majority of fatalities.

So what is the industry doing to address the issue of pilot errors?
Bendix/King has taken the bull by the horns and addressed this challenge with several new avionics products, and Cessna has taken the next step by including the Bendix/King advanced avionics package in their aircraft.

Situational Awareness: With its moving map and IFR approach capability, the KLN94 GPS provides added safety through increased situational awareness. This GPS with its full color screen is as easy to operate, as it is to view.

Weather: Bendix/King Data Link Weather features a state-of-the-art data link system to bring textual and graphical weather to your cockpit with a high speed, high bandwidth system. With the KDR 510, weather information (including METARs, TAFs, and PIREPs) is automatically updated and displayed on your KMD 550 (multi-function display) in your cockpit. For a small monthly fee, you can also receive NEXRAD radar and additional weather products that promote additional weather avoidance capability.

Controlled Flight Into Terrain (CFIT): The KMH 880 Multi-Hazard Awareness System combines traffic and terrain avoidance features in one unit. Combined with the KDR 510 and displayed on the KMD 550, you can have all the situational awareness available to ensure an up-to-the-second picture of your flight situation.

Workload Reduction: The KMD 550 Multi-Function Display (MFD) lets you spend less time looking at your instruments and more time flying your aircraft. The system gives you the information you need without added clutter, all while reducing the time required to manage each safety system. Along with its capability to display traffic, weather, terrain and moving map information, the KMD 550 also provides a wealth of reference information to the pilot including airports, NDBs, intersections, VORs, special-use airspace, victor airways, rivers, roads, lakes, cities and towers. When interfaced to the KLN 94, the KMD 550 can also display holding patterns, procedure turns and DME arcs for even greater situational awareness. Most importantly, this MFD is simple to use and sports a bright, razor-sharp display!

So, how much safer can General Aviation become? It seems to me that the sky's the limit! Who would have guessed that today's General Aviation aircraft would have these capabilities? And I suppose the question follows . . . “What else is possible?”

Vacation Every Weekend!!!!!

2009-01-04T04:08:00.001-08:00

What else can you do with your airplane? The SERIOUS flyer has a plan that includes business AND pleasure! With proper planning, you'll purchase the airplane that will do both for you.

So how do people use their airplanes?

THEY FLY TO THEIR SUMMER HOMES UP NORTH

Many people spend 3-5 hours on Friday driving to their summer "get-away" and then turn around and do it again on Sunday! Sure, the drive is worth it when you can enjoy your "up-north" retreat, but imagine how much easier it would be if you flew up in 1 hour. They include:

1. Leaving the family up north and commuting to the cabin mid-week.

2. Being able to fly home for a Saturday soccer game with one of the kids and get back to the cabin.

3. Using the cabin every weekend of the summer even if you have a conflict on just one day. The whole weekend is not shot.

4. 5 extra hours each weekend to relax at your retreat accumulate to 50 hours over a 10 week summer. That's a full work week!

THEY FLY SOUTH IN THE WINTER

Most of us from the Midwest either have a winter place in the south, vacation to the south, or hope to own a place in the south someday. Your airplane will get you down there in about the same time as the airlines with their layovers and security checks.

With your own airplane, your "once a year" trip could become two or even three times to the south! Winter becomes tolerable and even enjoyable!

Don't have your own place in the south yet? Perhaps you're visiting parents and grandparents in their southern home. What a great way to stay in touch!

VACATION EVERY WEEK OF THE YEAR

Value of Airplane Accident Claims

2009-01-04T04:05:00.000-08:00

Airplane accidents are devastating tragedies. Almost every year, these accidents become the headlines of news stories. In all cases, lots of lives are being taken which brings trauma to their surviving dependents. Losing you love ones from such incidents is really a painful experience. So, if you’ve lost a relative or you’re a survivor of such accident, you can file an aviation accident claim to recover compensation on the pain and suffering and financial crisis that you’ve gone through.

Based on researches, the assistance provided to survivors and family members of death victims are based on the type and place of the accident. In the United Stated, smaller airplane accidents that happen outside the country provide limited financial assistance to the victim’s beneficiaries. Major aviation disasters, on the other hand, that happens in the U.S. can include a complex interaction of state and federal law, or international law.

Fortunately, airline companies are given certain post-accident requirements in the federal law that they have to follow. These include setting up of family support services including grief counseling and support; designating individual caregivers to assist each family; working with families to identify and return remains and possessions; and setting up a communications network with families. Every survivor or the relatives of the victims of an airplane accident can obtain these benefits as aviation accident claims.

Additionally, smaller commuters and commercial air operators also have their own assistance response plans in case of an airplane accident. There are also a lot of persons and institutions you can contact for help and assistance such as the Red Cross and other agencies including law enforcement agencies, representatives of companies who may be involved in the accident, representatives of insurance companies, lawyers who represent victims of accidents, lawyers who represent the parties involved in the accident, and the news media.

Indeed, every airline company has a professional responsibility to all their passengers in every trip. As we all know, many lives are at risk during this time and we cannot avoid these things to happen. After all, airplane accidents are unanticipated. They can happen anytime. I just hope that the injured and relatives of the victims can receive the compensation that they deserve. After all, these airplane accident claims can never bring back the lives of those persons and cannot totally compensate to those who have suffered intense pain and suffering due to the incident.

How to Succeed

2008-12-27T12:55:00.001-08:00

The most important manufacturers of civil transport aircraft, taken on a worldwide basis, include the following:

Airbus – It is a subsidiary of EADS, a huge European aerospace corporation, and manufactures aircraft on their behalf. Airbus has its base in Toulouse in France, and it manufactures nearly half of the world's jet airliners. It has sixteen sites within Germany, France, the United Kingdom, and Spain, and employs a total of around 57,000 people across these sites.

Boeing – It is a major defense and aerospace company with a manufacturing function based in Seattle. In terms of revenue, it is the largest aircraft manufacturer in the world, as well as the second-largest aerospace and defense contractor, globally. In fact, it holds the position of being the largest exporter in the United States.

Bombardier – It a major aircraft manufacturer with headquarters in Quebec in Canada. It has a versatile product range including regional aircraft, business jets, mass transportation equipment, recreational equipment, such as snowmobiles, and is a financial services provider. The aerospace division accounts for around 50% of the company's income. It’s best selling aircraft include the Dash 8 and CRJ lines of regional airliners. The Learjet company is a subsidiary of Bombardier and manufactures jets under the Learjet name.

Embraer – It is a Brazilian aerospace company that manufactures commercial, military, and corporate aircraft, together with associated aerospace services. In respect of worldwide aircraft manufacturers, it has the third largest yearly delivery of commercial aircraft, behind Boeing and Airbus. Its headquarters and principal production facilities are in São Paulo.

Tupolev – It is a renowned Russian aerospace and defence company, with headquarters centred in Moscow. It is understood that the Russian government is planning to merge Tupolev with other famed aircraft manufacturers, including Mikoyan, Ilyushin, Irkut, Sukhoi, and Yakovlev as a new company named United Aircraft Corporation. Development, manufacturing and overhaul of both civil and military aircraft and weapons systems are just some of the aerospace ventures that the company is involved in. It is also involved in the technologies associated with missile and naval aviation.

Conventional Flights Vs. Space Flights

2008-12-27T12:54:00.001-08:00

During the hard times of the credit crunch the flight industry is being hit harder than most other businesses, many airlines are losing a lot of custom and many airlines have actually gone bust. However, as many airlines are failing there is one that is still reaching for the stars – quite literally. This week saw the launch of the first Virgin Galactic flight that takes its passengers into a sub-orbit flight around the earth.

The Virgin Galactic flight takes its passengers to the edge of space to experience the absolutely outstanding views of the earth and also gives them a chance to experience the weightless feeling that real astronauts get while in space. The passengers are taken to the edge of space by a rocket powered ship which is taxied by a mother-ship called the White-Knight-Two. The edge of space flight will only be responsible for the same amount of CO2 emissions that come with a New York to London flight.

The Virgin flights have attracted a lot of publicity already and have taken nearly 250 advanced bookings with tickets costing approximately $200,000 per seat. With the popularity of the flights growing so fast, Virgin have called for five more Virgin Galactic White-Knight-Two aircrafts to be constructed in the next two years and are hoping to start a trend with edge of space travel.

With space travel starting to become more available there are alleged plans for a spaceport to be built in America also. This will be one of the main places the space aircrafts will take off and land. So far the new flights have met nothing but positive comments.

Reasons to Travel the World

2008-12-27T12:53:00.001-08:00

Everyone dreams of traveling but most people don't do it. Fear keeps most people from traveling. When I first went away in 2006, people always wished they could do what I was doing. For some people it is easy to just jump ship and travel. We have it in us all along and we just need a gentle nudge. For me, all it took was a trip to Thailand and jealousy before I was quitting my job and telling my friends I was going to travel. For others it is a lot harder. They are more tied down, more afraid, more uncertain. They want to do it but, instead the nudge I needed, they need a full on push.

If you are looking for reason, here are eight good reasons to travel around the world:

There's a recession. With the world economy in a tailspin and companies slashing jobs, there is a lot of economic uncertainty in the world. Avoid it all. Go travel. If you quit your job, sell your stuff and travel, you won't have to worry about it. In fact, prices are dropping as the tourist industry tries harder to get people to go overseas. Come back when the economy is better. Let others worry while you go out and have fun.

You meet a lot of people. There is not a day that doesn't go by where you don't meet people from all over the world doing the same thing you are. You'll meet locals who will take you around and open their homes and city to you. What more can you ask for in life than meeting wonderful people and creating a network of friends that encompasses the globe.

It's better than working. Working is work. Sitting behind a desk for eight hours, commuting to work, worrying about bosses and reports is not our idea of a good time. Let's face it, between worrying about next month's budget or sitting on a beach in Asia, everyone would choose the beach. So why are you behind your desk?

It's not as expensive as you think. Everyone thinks that traveling is expensive but it's not. You can travel quiet cheaply by flying low cost airlines, staying in hostels, or with locals who offer your home. Live like the locals and avoid the big resorts, hotels, take local transport, and eat a local restaurants and you will find you will save a lot of money.

You learn about other cultures. The world is a big place and globalization has made it much more complex and interconnected. You'll never begin to understand all the other players in the world or why people do what they do by sitting at home. Traveling will teach you about other cultures and people and make them more than just a face on the news.

You learn about yourself. Travel helps you figure out what makes you you and what you really like or dislike. Forced to fend for yourself, it is do or die. You have to adapt to your surroundings, meet other people, make your own decisions, and plan your life.

You'll make everyone jealous. Let's face it- everyone wants to travel the world but few people do. Do it and make everyone at home jealous of you, your stories, and your photos. While they work all day, you explore the world.

Because, like Yoda said, do or do not. Why spend your life thinking about what might be when you can just do it. It's not that hard to travel you just have to have the will to do it. Don't live life with regrets- get up and get going. NO ONE ever regrets a trip like this. NO ONE.

Traveling around the world is a life changing experience. There's no reason not to go. There is no big secret on why to go. Just go. Even if it's for a week, or a month, or a year. See the world. You only get one chance. Make it worthwhile.