Aloha Airgroup Inc, the parent company of Hawaii's Aloha Airlines, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Thursday, 30 December 2004.
The bankruptcy filing is to help the carrier complete its restructuring. In the meanwhile the airline will operate normally, as reservations for future travel will be taken, tickets will be honoured, and flights will operate as scheduled, said a company spokesperson.
Aloha Airlines sought and received a USD45m loan guarantee from the federal Air Transportation Stabilization Board in 2002. To date, the company has repaid approximately half of the loan.
According to Aloha the bankruptcy filing is a part of a continuing effort to restore the company's long-term financial health and the company has said that the decision to file Chapter 11 was not an easy one.
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Pilot Lands Safely After Fuel Leak
A light aircraft pilot made a safe landing at Ireland's Shannon Airport on Friday (31 December 2004) after a fuel leak drained the aircraft's fuel tank and almost forced him to crash into the Atlantic Ocean.
The pilot of the Cirrus SR22, who was flying from Goose Bay, Canada, encountered fuel problems about half way through the flight and was caught in heavy rain and snow showers which caused icing on control surfaces. Still, he managed to reach Shannon Airport, running out of fuel as he touched down, reported The Associated Press.
The pilot of the Cirrus SR22, who was flying from Goose Bay, Canada, encountered fuel problems about half way through the flight and was caught in heavy rain and snow showers which caused icing on control surfaces. Still, he managed to reach Shannon Airport, running out of fuel as he touched down, reported The Associated Press.
Delta Air Lines to cut fares
Delta Air Lines will cut fares by as much as 60% in order to win back customers and avoid a bankruptcy filing, according to a report in Time magazine.
Delta has not published any specific fares, but it is reportedly to replicate the fare-cutting plan it started testing in Cincinnati last August, where the highest domestic fares were USD499 in economy class and USD599 in first class.
In addition, the carrier reportedly plans to introduce a new, simpler pricing structure and eliminate some requirements, such as Saturday-stay rules. The airline also plans to cut ticket-change fees from USD100 to USD50, reported Time and The Wall Street Journal, quoting unnamed sources.
Delta has not published any specific fares, but it is reportedly to replicate the fare-cutting plan it started testing in Cincinnati last August, where the highest domestic fares were USD499 in economy class and USD599 in first class.
In addition, the carrier reportedly plans to introduce a new, simpler pricing structure and eliminate some requirements, such as Saturday-stay rules. The airline also plans to cut ticket-change fees from USD100 to USD50, reported Time and The Wall Street Journal, quoting unnamed sources.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Landing a place with Parking Brakes ON
I have to admit I always wondered what would happen if you landed with the parking brake on. I guess now I know.
You’ve got to give the guy some credit for keeping the aircraft under control. I wonder if this is covered under Embraer’s warranty.
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