Smaller local and private airports have the very same needs in terms of equipment as larger airports, but the equipment needs to be on a smaller scale. The same big, bulky airplane movers, tractors, tows and tugs that taxi around 747s in huge international airports would not work well in a small facility with smaller [...]
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Using improper equipment or not strictly adhering to the safety guidelines imposed by the FAA can not only result in dangerous situations, but it can result in steep fines as well. Spirit Airlines was recently notified of a proposed FAA penalty of $50,000 for knowingly operating an aircraft with a mechanical problem. Though the problem [...] So much focus is put on the pilots, the stewards and the people that assist us in the terminal that many travelers, even some of the most regular travelers, completely forget that the primary reason that we get up in the air on time has to due with the ground equipment and the crew that [...] Attempting to move an aircraft of anywhere from ten to fifteen thousand pounds has its risks, but if you add unfavorable weather conditions into the mix the job becomes even more difficult and potentially dangerous. Sudden and violent storms with rain, sleet, thunder and lightening can cause delays or cancellations that keep pilots and passengers [...] Government restrictions and difficulty getting into major national airports are two of the major issues that prevent smaller, upstart airlines from getting solid footing to grow and succeed in this industry. The initial investment in the planes, the aircraft ground equipment and adequate personnel to operate efficiently can be astronomical for a business that will [...] The projected funding numbers for DOT and FAA and overall the FAA should see more than sixteen billions dollars of federal money, included in which is about three and a half billion for the Airport Improvement Program (AIP). There have been some mammoth improvements made over the course of the last few years to both [...] |
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