Air Force Two knocks over small plane on Long Island

Are we talking here about the mishaps involving the Vice President Joseph R. Biden or an aviation safety issue?
Definitely, Mr. Biden has nothing to do with the incident as long as he did not volunteer to help the captain.
Considering the fact that the private plane was not occupied, the reason of the accident could be either:
1) the control tower crew of the airport.
2) the cockpit crew of Air Force Two.

Date: 15 August 2010 commenting on http://www.myfoxny.com/

Juba: Capital of an almost state

There is no way for any cabin crew to feel superior over passengers. This is against the basics of customer service. That is quite outrageous considering that Mr. Alaa Ashour, chairman of EgyptAir said when Air Transport World interviewed him back in March 2010:
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Meanwhile, the carrier is moving forward with a comprehensive product upgrade throughout its fleet, including new catering and a reinforced "we care" service approach. At the end of January it commenced a vast training program for its 7,300-strong workforce, involving everybody from the call center to station managers to flight crew, about the importance of customer service.
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EgyptAir is about to extend some of its Cairo-Khartoum flights to Juba. Obviously, there are some valid commercial reasons for EgyptAir to establish its brand early in the to-be-announced country. Having said so, it might be imperative for EgyptAir to build a good image for itself in such a new market.

Date: 30 July 2010 commenting on http://www.almasryalyoum.com/en/

The need for airport innovation

It is not only airports which need innovative ideas to improve their operation and profitability. Nontraditional approaches are widely needed in various domains of our daily life.
Without violating both the basics and ethics, we should be looking for something new. With ever-changing business and life dynamics, the best adoptable slogan for better future could be “continuous pursuit for excellence.”

Date: 30 July 2010 commenting on http://blogs.forbes.com/wheelsup/

Check your jacket, sir?

Unfortunately, there are no police patrols on board of Air France flights.
The task of keeping order on board was originally thought to be performed by cabin crew members. What about the possibility of a passenger stealing from another passenger? Will the cabin crew act as a police force or will they ask the thief to share the loot with them?

Date: 26 July 2010 commenting on http://aviationreport.blogspot.com/

Proving it - Why every pilot must become an accountant

Is it “become an accountant” or rather “have a good grasp of accounting”?
You said that pilots do not like sitting behind desks. Having a practical accounting knowledge requires a dedicated time spent behind a desk. What about becoming an accountant? Definitely, a long way to go and it might require a career change altogether.
Without ignoring the importance of having general understanding about accounting, accounting support might be readily available through professional accountants.
For those who will become accountants, please do not forget that there is a federal law banning texting while driving, and possibly similar law banning studying while flying?
Cheers!

Date: 23 July 2010 commenting on http://blogs.forbes.com/wheelsup/

Is the person in the back of your private aircraft trained to save your life?

The answer to your titled-question is most probably “I do not know.”
Those issues are probably taken for granted. Corporate passengers simply assume that the flight and the flight personnel are both operationally meeting all safety standards. Corporate passengers are not aviation experts, and thus, they are not in a position to be perplexed by aviation technical and operational issues.
It is true that safe operation of general aviation assumes that only well-trained personnel should be in charge of the flight. So, the message should be clearly addressed to that particular person within the corporate management team who oversees the corporate flights.
After all, the idea of corporate flights is to provide more convenient mode of transportation, and understandably, without compromising the safety requirements.

Date: 13 July 2010 commenting on http://blogs.forbes.com/wheelsup/

Air Iran hit by new EU aviation blacklist

Putting politics aside, there is no joking when it comes to aviation safety.
Basically, those countries and airline companies, which have been affected by the European Union’s recent ban, have two options to cope with the decision. The first option is to fully comply with the applicable safety standards.
The second option applies only if they can not comply with the required safety measures.

Since the European Union's ban affects the usage of the airspace, what about reaching various European airports without using the airspace? The European ban affects flying only. The non-complying airlines can still taxi in Europe, of course without flying. They could construct long runways and taxiways connecting their airports with the European airports.

Using airplanes as large buses is definitely a non-economic means of transportation, but it might be a good way to grow feathers the right way.

Date: 07 July 2010 commenting on http://www.breakingtravelnews.com/
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Date: 08 July 2010 commenting on http://www.nycaviation.com/