Human Factors

What's Going On Here?

We spotted this video last night on one of our typical surfs across the Internet. The video depicts one of the most hapless ramp agents we’ve seen loading cargo into an aircraft. As one astute viewer mentions in the comments: “34 throws, 88 boxes thrown, 48 landed successfully.” While it’s easy to label this as the "worst," - which is how I found it at the original site - who really knows what’s going on here? This is China’s Guangzhou Airport, and it’s obviously a hot, sweaty...
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What's Going On Here?

We spotted this video last night on one of our typical surfs across the Internet. The video depicts one of the most hapless ramp agents we’ve seen loading cargo into an aircraft.

Video • June 18th, 2013
(VIDEO) From The Sublime To The Ridiculous

Two items crossed our desk yesterday. One very good and one inexplicably bad.

Blog • June 18th, 2013
Washington State's Jet Fuel Research Earns Invite To Paris Air Show

WSU is focusing on developing economically viable wood-based jet fuel and petrochemical substitutes.

News • June 18th, 2013
ORD Last Among Big Airports In On-Time Departures

Airport had an on-time departure rate of 65.3 percent, far worse than the 84.5 percent in April 2012.

News • June 17th, 2013
EU Nations Battle Over Air Traffic Control Plans

Two decades after the EU eliminated checks along land borders, its airspace remains a contentious issue.

News • June 13th, 2013
Bill Would Force PHL Subcontractors To Pay City's 'Living Wage'

Employers would have to pay Philadelphia's living-wage standard of $10.88 an hour, including paid sick days and health benefits.

News • June 12th, 2013
Public Criticizes GRR's Deicing Plan

Airport wants to 'direct' 6,000 gallons of deicing fluid into river.

News • June 10th, 2013
A New Piece Of Equipment For The Tarmac?

Not exactly a ground support vehicle, but an odd six-wheeler that ramp agents might see on the tarmac.

Blog • June 4th, 2013
AeroVironment Cuts Workforce Because Of Federal Spending Cuts

Company, with annual revenue of $297 million, is the leading supplier to the military for small unmanned aircraft systems.

News • June 3rd, 2013
Billboards Expose Air France's Monkey Business

Air France is the number one transporter of laboratory animals in the world.

News • May 24th, 2013
Delta Updates MSP Ground Control Center

Airline completes a $3.5 million renovation to ensure ramp operations run smoothly.

Article • May 23rd, 2013
Boeing Chief Says 787's Batteries Fixed And Production Ramping Up

At Boeing's annual investor conference, Ray Conner confidently predicted the 787 and forthcoming 777X will dominate the widebody market against competition from Airbus.

News • May 23rd, 2013
Activists Want Higher Wages For Ground Service Jobs At PHL

Group wants city's 'living-wage' standard, now in effect for many companies with city contracts, to be enforced for low-wage airport service jobs.

News • May 20th, 2013
The 800-Pound Gorilla In The Room …

… usually wants some extra spending money.

Blog • May 14th, 2013
Southwest Ground Workers To Protest At 18 Airports

Union chief disagrees with "Southwest's insistence that temporary contract workers are good for our customers and our airline."

News • May 9th, 2013

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