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Airports all along the east coast have experienced some serious weather issues that have wreaked havoc with air traffic since the beginning of 2011. Violent snow storms and intense rain battered the east coast through the winter and spring and last week there was a 5.9 earthquake and category 3 hurricane to contend with. Air [...] The cost of jet fuel has become one of the primary concerns for many busy airports. Dramatic increases in the cost of jet fuel can have a major impact on the cost of daily operations in an airport. This can force an airport to either raise prices to help offset cost or fight to find [...] Completion of a recent project at Denver International has propelled the airport to the top of the list of commercial airports when it comes to producing solar power. The new system is capable of generating more than four megawatts of power giving the airport a total production of around 8 megawatts. This means that more [...] There are a number of factors that contribute to an airport’s success. The aviation industry is highly competitive and airlines are consistently seeking ways to improve customer service or lower costs. Unfortunately many upgrades that can help to improve efficiency and lower operational costs require a substantial upfront investment. Due to the fact that FAA [...] Airports all over the country are involved in upgrades that are taking their operations to a greener and more efficient level. Solar panels, battery powered aircraft tugs and electric vehicle charging stations are making airport operations friendlier to travelers and the environment at the same time as reducing costs. The installation of solar panels at [...] Airlines need to consistently provide the best possible customer service if they want to stay successful in the highly competitive aviation industry. Flights need to consistently be on time, ticket prices must be at or below that of the competition and unnecessary delays must be kept to a minimum. This may sound like a difficult [...] A number of recent events and close calls have aviation experts taking a closer look at ground movement safety. When runways and taxiways are crowded with noisy ground equipment and even noisier jets the risk of an accident that could cause serious damage or injury is increased. A simple and affordable way for busy airports [...] In the face of ever fluctuating fuel costs many airlines are doing everything that they can in order to keep ticket prices level. Some airlines are looking to lighten the loads that they carry by eliminating equipment and others have made the switch to battery powered aircraft tow tugs to reduce costs. One of the [...] There are a number of upgrades that could be implemented at many airports to improve working conditions and reduce costs. The problem that airports run into when contemplating making these changes usually lies in the amount of the initial investment for the construction. Not every airport will receive a substantial government grant to pay for [...] Speed, convenience and price are three of the biggest factors that determine success in the aviation industry. If an airline is affordable, reliable and operates with few complications they have a very good chance of seeing customers return for their future travels. While some upgrades will effectively address one or two of these issues many [...] |
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