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While in Australia today, Qantas engineers called off industrial action at the last minute but it was too late for the airline to get its cancelled flights back in the air.
Neha Jain
Aviation NEWS Reporter
1. Global Aircell Communications Selecte
1. Global Aircell Communications Selected for Gulfstream G650
Aircell Axxess is a cabin communications system that provides global voice service and narrowband data capabilities via the Iridium Satellite network. Integrated cabin handsets allow passengers and crew to easily place and receive voice calls to or from anywhere in the world.
"The Gulfstream G650 is a very technologically-advanced aircraft and Aircell Axxess' global communications capabilities will play an important role in the passenger experience as well as with ongoing aircraft operation," said John Wade, Aircell's executive vice president and general manager. "Since Aircell Axxess is also offered on several other Gulfstream aircraft, fleet commonality will help passengers feel right at home as they communicate with family, friends and colleagues as they fly."
A very popular cabin communications system throughout the business aviation industry, Aircell Axxess is currently offered on dozens of individual factory aircraft from Gulfstream Aerospace, Bombardier Aerospace, Cessna Aircraft Company, Dassault Falcon Jet, Hawker Beechcraft Corporation and others.
2. Airlines see demand take a dip
Airlines, which had eked out modest growth much of the year despite a tepid global economy, are facing a possible double dip of their own.
They’re now reporting lackluster demand, as some nervous companies trim travel budgets and vacationers pull back.
Aggregate second-quarter airline profits worldwide, except for Europe, fell year over year for the first time in eight quarters, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) reports.
“The industry has shifted gears downward,” says Tony Tyler, CEO of IATA. “With business and consumer confidence continuing to slump globally, there is not a lot of optimism for improved conditions any time soon.”
The slowdown was particularly abrupt in August, with passenger demand falling 1.6% from July, the IATA says. Traffic on U.S. carriers has also been flat, rising just 1.5% through August, according to the Air Transport Association, a trade group for U.S. carriers.
American Airlines, whose share price dropped recently amid concerns about its financial condition, saw its traffic dip 0.4% year-over-year in August, though it rebounded 1.9% in September. Traffic for Delta Air Lines fell 0.9% in September. Demand for US Airways, as reflected in revenue, also fell 0.9% in September.
“There probably is a little double dip here,” says Wayne Plucker, an industry analyst at Frost & Sullivan. “Corporations are walking on egg shells. They’re not sure what’s coming up next.”
A downward adjustment may have been expected after the industry posted a record net profit of $15.8 billion worldwide last year. The downturn is comparably mild, Plucker says, and they’re more prepared to handle it.
Flights have been cut and fuel prices have stabilized. A USA TODAY analysis of data provided by OAG, the Official Airline Guide, finds airlines have cut domestic seats or flights in 39 states for this month from last October.
“This is a much more survivable thing,” Plucker says. “But I also don’t foresee fourth-quarter profits to be great.”
George Hobica, of Airfarewatchdog.com, says sluggish demand doesn’t mean cheaper fares. With eight of every 10 seats filled on U.S. flights, he predicts airlines will continue to seek fare increases. “I can’t see how (fares) are not going to go up,” he says. “I don’t think you should play chicken with airlines this year.”
3. Qantas pilot arrested in Fiji over union activities
Transcript
ALI MOORE, PRESENTER: An Australian pilot and Fiji union official has been arrested and imprisoned in the Pacific Island nation.
37-year-old Air Pacific pilot Shalend Scott was arrested and imprisoned last week.
Unions say Mr Scott, who is secretary of the Fijian Pilots Association, was arrested as part of a tough crackdown on unions in the country. They want Qantas, which part-owns Air Pacific, to help secure his release.
BARRY JACKSON, AUST. AND INTL PILOTS ASSOC.: They'd have a fair amount of sway I'd have thought, owning 46 per cent of Air Pacific, and we are deeply concerned, as I say, for this sort of behaviour around the globe with Qantas' expansion plans.
ALI MOORE: The ABC reported a fortnight ago that Air Pacific was being accused of paying for the anti-union decree to be drafted by lawyers.
The Department of Foreign Affairs says Mr Scott has been charged with unlawful access to documents and is receiving consular assistance.
While in Australia today, Qantas engineers called off industrial action at the last minute but it was too late for the airline to get its cancelled flights back in the air.
d for Gulfstream G650
Aircell Axxess is a cabin communications system that provides global voice service and narrowband data capabilities via the Iridium Satellite network. Integrated cabin handsets allow passengers and crew to easily place and receive voice calls to or from anywhere in the world.
"The Gulfstream G650 is a very technologically-advanced aircraft and Aircell Axxess' global communications capabilities will play an important role in the passenger experience as well as with ongoing aircraft operation," said John Wade, Aircell's executive vice president and general manager. "Since Aircell Axxess is also offered on several other Gulfstream aircraft, fleet commonality will help passengers feel right at home as they communicate with family, friends and colleagues as they fly."
A very popular cabin communications system throughout the business aviation industry, Aircell Axxess is currently offered on dozens of individual factory aircraft from Gulfstream Aerospace, Bombardier Aerospace, Cessna Aircraft Company, Dassault Falcon Jet, Hawker Beechcraft Corporation and others.
2. Airlines see demand take a dip
Airlines, which had eked out modest growth much of the year despite a tepid global economy, are facing a possible double dip of their own.
They’re now reporting lackluster demand, as some nervous companies trim travel budgets and vacationers pull back.
Aggregate second-quarter airline profits worldwide, except for Europe, fell year over year for the first time in eight quarters, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) reports.
“The industry has shifted gears downward,” says Tony Tyler, CEO of IATA. “With business and consumer confidence continuing to slump globally, there is not a lot of optimism for improved conditions any time soon.”
The slowdown was particularly abrupt in August, with passenger demand falling 1.6% from July, the IATA says. Traffic on U.S. carriers has also been flat, rising just 1.5% through August, according to the Air Transport Association, a trade group for U.S. carriers.
American Airlines, whose share price dropped recently amid concerns about its financial condition, saw its traffic dip 0.4% year-over-year in August, though it rebounded 1.9% in September. Traffic for Delta Air Lines fell 0.9% in September. Demand for US Airways, as reflected in revenue, also fell 0.9% in September.
“There probably is a little double dip here,” says Wayne Plucker, an industry analyst at Frost & Sullivan. “Corporations are walking on egg shells. They’re not sure what’s coming up next.”
A downward adjustment may have been expected after the industry posted a record net profit of $15.8 billion worldwide last year. The downturn is comparably mild, Plucker says, and they’re more prepared to handle it.
Flights have been cut and fuel prices have stabilized. A USA TODAY analysis of data provided by OAG, the Official Airline Guide, finds airlines have cut domestic seats or flights in 39 states for this month from last October.
“This is a much more survivable thing,” Plucker says. “But I also don’t foresee fourth-quarter profits to be great.”
George Hobica, of Airfarewatchdog.com, says sluggish demand doesn’t mean cheaper fares. With eight of every 10 seats filled on U.S. flights, he predicts airlines will continue to seek fare increases. “I can’t see how (fares) are not going to go up,” he says. “I don’t think you should play chicken with airlines this year.”
3. Qantas pilot arrested in Fiji over union activities
Transcript
ALI MOORE, PRESENTER: An Australian pilot and Fiji union official has been arrested and imprisoned in the Pacific Island nation.
37-year-old Air Pacific pilot Shalend Scott was arrested and imprisoned last week.
Unions say Mr Scott, who is secretary of the Fijian Pilots Association, was arrested as part of a tough crackdown on unions in the country. They want Qantas, which part-owns Air Pacific, to help secure his release.
BARRY JACKSON, AUST. AND INTL PILOTS ASSOC.: They'd have a fair amount of sway I'd have thought, owning 46 per cent of Air Pacific, and we are deeply concerned, as I say, for this sort of behaviour around the globe with Qantas' expansion plans.
ALI MOORE: The ABC reported a fortnight ago that Air Pacific was being accused of paying for the anti-union decree to be drafted by lawyer
s.
The Department of Foreign Affairs says Mr Scott has been charged with unlawful access to documents and is receiving consular assistance.
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Aviation NEWS Reporter
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