For a long time, calling someone from a plane was something out of science fiction. But as that rapidly became possible, the next possibility emerged – full internet access. Now it’s here, we thought it’d be interesting to discuss the potential of the web – not just for those travelling, but for the staff on board the plane itself. For commuters using air travel, having the internet is invaluable. Not only does this mean you are able to do anything … >> Read More

The majority of economic news has recently been indicating that things are turning around and this is no exception for the aircraft charter companies that had previously been struggling. The majority of these companies rely on business from those who are taking vacations and are less dependent upon businesses trips. With this in mind it is no surprise why many of the aircraft charter companies had a dismal 2010, as there was far less demand for leisure travel when compared … >> Read More

Fokker was a reputable Dutch aircraft manufacturer founded in 1912, which was named after its founder, Anthony Fokker, who built his first airplane at the age of 20. That aircraft, known as the Fokker Spin was the first Dutch-built plane to ever fly. As the company (founded as Fokker Aviatik GmbH) grew, it became an influential part of Europe’s early aviation history. Manfred von Richthofen, the top scoring German fighter ace during World War One, flew a red Fokker Dr.I … >> Read More

SkyWest Airlines is doing the impossible by growing during a time when we are accustomed to reading about airlines going out of business. They are not just growing by a small amount either, we are talking about huge gains year over year. These gains are across the board in revenues, passengers, hours and more. The majority of their current growth comes from the acquisition of ExpressJets, which SkyWest officially acquired on November 12, 2010. They brokered a great deal for … >> Read More