May 2003

Tech Briefs

May 8, 2003

www.airscene.com Rannoch Corporation is selected to implement the AirScene surveillance and airport management system at Raleigh-Durham International Airport. AirScene is designed...

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Ground Clutter

May 8, 2003

Computers, like airlines, have come to be considered almost a commodity. Americans buy computers and airline tickets the same way we buy milk, gasoline, and shaving cream: "Just...

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Problems With handling RJs

May 8, 2003

There are four categories to consider with regard to RJ mini-hub impacts. These include: • the aircraft interface including jetbridges and walkways; • the aircraft taxi stripes...

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Inside the Fence

May 8, 2003

On Minnie, Mickey, and a guy named Daley ...

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The Columbus Experiment

May 8, 2003

Charter Activity Prior to the creation of the Columbus Regional Airport Authority (CRAA), Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) was in the process of building a charter airline...

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Beyond the War

May 8, 2003

Sam Buttrick is a managing director and global sector strategist in the transportation group of UBS Warburg Equity Research. An analyst since 1986, Sam specializes in the airline...

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To the Nth Degree

May 8, 2003

Post-9/11, a private strip’s experience with security offers a unique perspective

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NATA, PAMA Meet

May 8, 2003

The 12-5 Rule and Overall Security On April 1, the 12-5 Rule went into effect, which dictates certain security requirements for aircraft weighing 12,500 pounds or more. Richard...

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Still Cautious

May 8, 2003

Strong Cargo Growth Projected ...Following an average 4 percent overall decline in 2001-2002, system-wide air cargo is expected to increase at better than a 4 percent rate for...

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Avgas and jet fuel prices for March 1-31, 2003

May 8, 2003

Fuel Watch May 2003 North Central Jet-A: $2.79 Avgas: $3.02 Northeast Jet-A: $2.99 Avgas: $3.01 West Coast Jet-A: $2.75 Avgas: $2.62 South Central Jet-A: $2.45 Avgas: $2.45 Southeast...

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Tech Bytes

May 8, 2003

Technology is playing a tremendous role in securing our airports.

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HEDGING ON FUEL

May 1, 2003

Consultant relates how market speculation can help airlines better manage costs

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MANAGING THE DOWNTURN

May 1, 2003

Aircraft sales firm, wading through the current cycle, sees a turnaround coming