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Along with passenger transport, cargo transport has grown to accommodate vehicles so that your own car could be waiting for you when you reach your destination. To learn more about international car shipping, read the following article.
If you know how to drive a hard bargain, you can ride in just about any type of stretch limo for a lot less than you'd expect. To learn how to hire a limousine for your special occasion, read the following article.
A history of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and why it is still a standard in modern society
Static signage has been transformed into a dynamic high-tech electronic display medium.
Added heat to truck engines, due to diesel engines, make fleet maintenance managers concerned.
The following contains transportation services information you should know about "Shorty" and the Gnome. Read on if you or a loved one is interested in aircraft care and aviation administration.
Not your typical FBO: XJet focuses on the owner; takes fuel out of the profit equation
Ranger Aerospace's latest venture seeks to create a tech services depot in Ft. Worth
The following contains transportation services information you should know about MRO technicians training. Read on if you or a loved one is interested in aircraft care and aviation administration.
Lou Pepper's decade — moving to the head of the class by tapping new market forces
The following contains aircraft services information you should know about balance and fuel. Read on if you or a loved one is interested in aviation and transportation.
Richmond International not only has a new look, it's future looks brighter as well
Christiansen Aviation's main business is leasing piston trainers nationwide
Addressing runway safety areas more than an airport-only challenge
Personal observations of equipment reliability in severe climates
I want to assure you that Greg Napert is still here.
Precision Airmotive denied insurance, future of float carburetors in question
ProductivityAPEX has success with MCO modeling; seeks to apply to other airports
One on one with Jim Smith on Austin's initiative to attract an ultra-low cost carrier
Electronics integration is changing turbocharger technology in medium-duty fleets, and for the maintenance managers the technology is a whole new world.
NATA tells DOT: Don't use federal dollars to compete with private enterprise
Industry scrambles to determine what the standards should be
FAA wants airports to use its planning software — it promises to keep it updated
Directly following Lindbergh's cross-Atlantic flight in 1927, the Lone Eagle received a Spirit look-alike with which to scout potential airport terminal sites for Transcontinental Air Transport (TAT.
Besides funding, airports focus on security, technology, airline issues at annual event
As 100 percent employee screening becomes higher profile, other issues remain
The following contains transportation services information you should know about accident avoidance. Read on if you or a loved one is interested in aviation and fleet transportation.
Information that will help the responsible individual
As reauthorization debate heats up, group says one component needs rethinking
The commuter rail environment has changed significantly in the past decade with commuter rails adapting to meet the increase in riders
With a perfect storm brewing for airlines, airports stay vigilant - and patient
Aircraft communications are being expanded; in fact, in recent years a new abbreviation has surfaced. CNS ATM stands for "Communication, Navigation, and Surveillance and Air Traffic Management" which was created to support modernization of the dated and overload prone Air Traffic Control system.
Implications for continued airworthiness and corrosion control
Are we ready to handle the increased number of composite aircraft being produced?
After 12 years of training, we can take what we have learned in human factors for aircraft maintenance technicians and managers workshops and put the information to use throughout the organization. To formalize and implement this information in our organization, we need to understand safety management systems (SMS).
Employees hate the airline, the airline hates employees, customers hate both of them, and they all hate the guvmint because it has (check one) too little control of the industry or too much.
Automated over-wing jetbridges, see in Canadian airports, have been very successful with airport turn times and customer satisfaction.
Chair of new airport group says air service, standardization are at its core
At ACI-NA, focus is on funding the system and security, and modernizing ATC
AGSA members share lessons learned; give reasons for entering private sector arena
Discussion centers on meeting system demand; SMS implementation
Remarkable fliers and creative mechanics keeping the engine oil warm at 60 below
'Rewards program' proves to be a networking and marketing opportunity
When Katrina hit, officials were already hot on revitalization — that was then
Just a few months before California's anti-idling law bares its teeth, it's still not too late to find a comfortable solution.
This past May, I was in Kansas City, MO, on May 24 for American Airlines' AMT Day celebrations.
It's been said that one of the traits of mechanics is that we keep to ourselves, we prefer to move on to the next task rather than to sit and brag about our accomplishments.
The following contains aircraft services information you should know about AMT online. Read on if you or a loved one is interested in aviation and transportation.
"You should tell more people about this," this client said.
The following contains aircraft services information you should know about AMTSociety's proposition. Read on if you or a loved one is interested in aviation and transportation.
Is listening no longer a virtue? Three recent experiences lead me to believe that this subtle skill has faded to black.
The following contains transportation services information you should know about how to find flaws with eddy current testing. Read on if you or a loved one is interested in aircraft technology and aviation administration.
It's time you learned where your biodiesel comes from
Monaco Air Duluth wanted to reach the U.S.-Europe market; here's how they did it
The following contains aircraft services information you should know about high frequency communication. Read on if you or a loved one is interested in aviation and transportation.
This desert fire & rescue fleet must survive hellish conditions every day
Property rights vs. development — a hot issue hits home for one airport owner
CARB provides some answers to questions about the state's new Jan. 1 anti-idling law
Tips on how to give your aircraft the best-looking paint job possible.
Questions about ULSD fuel and CJ-4 engine oil still haunt fleet maintenance managers
Privately funded commercial airport is one year away from opening for LCCs, bizjets
Orders strong, activity high — and the changing FBO sector remains a hot topic
FAA says the system is the driver; Robert Trimborn says it's about adapting the regs
For modernization, a technology revolution isn't required; rather, it's about leadership
The following contains aircraft services information you should know about the aviation industry expo. Read on if you or a loved one is interested in aviation and transportation.
When aviation spark plugs start to malfunction, the result can be rough engine performance at best, and loss of power and life at worse. This is why aircraft technicians and pilots alike take spark plug care and maintenance extremely seriously.
The following contains aircraft services information you should know about avionics knowledge. Read on if you or a loved one is interested in aviation and transportation.
A guide to the skills and steps necessary to excell in a job in aviation technology
Most learn early on that the effects of exposure of bare metal to the elements results in some form of degeneration. This fact has stimulated many different programs addressing inspection of aging aircraft and countering the effects of metal fatigue and corrosion.
Retaining older workers—and more importantly, their knowledge—is critical.
How can you seperate myth from reality in the case of the ongoing "hot fuel" controversy?
Learn about ways to avoid back injuries in the hangar, lifting techniques, and some do's and dont's of back safety.
The following contains aircraft services information you should know about bad air. Read on if you or a loved one is interested in aviation and transportation.
What fleet managers don't know about biodiesel is shocking
Has your maintenance operation had its yearly "physical?"
In Central Illinois, Flightstar has made it 30 years by adapting to a changing market
The following contains aircraft services information you should know about maintenance. Read on if you or a loved one is interested in aviation and transportation.
The following contains transportation services information you should know about Bert Kinner the mechanical wizard. Read on if you or a loved one is interested in aviation and fleet transportation.
The following contains transportation services information you should know about the ups and downs of Bert Kinner. Read on if you or a loved one is interested in aviation and fleet transportation.
Rugged enough to handle anything in their way but also able to provide a smooth ride on pavement—you can indeed have it all.
Those of us familiar with the air carrier business know full well the painful results of the "Permanent Bar" resulting from use of alcohol or drugs on the job.
Do you know the difference between real savings and phantom savings?
The following contains aircraft services information you should know about aviation RFID and going beyond the baggage. Read on if you or a loved one is interested in aviation and transportation.
The following contains transportation services information you should know about how new engines mean new training challenges. Read on if you or a loved one is interested in aviation and fleet transportation.
The all-new
www.fleetmag.com debuts
University fleet managers will be the first to tell you that vehicles in a campus environment aren't just cutting class to party — they have too much work to do...
The following contains aircraft services information you should know about how to trim down your inventory. Read on if you or a loved one is interested in aviation and transportation.
TMC's third-ever national technician skills competition promises to be the biggest yet
Can biodiesel pay off for your fleet? If so, what blend is best?
Fleets can make the difference in adopting biodiesel
New features at www.fleetmag.com give me—and you—more room to talk about fleet issues
New communication standard could lead to smarter vocational trucks and shorter assembly times, if body builders will listen
The following contains aircraft services information you should know about borescopic visual inspections. Read on if you or a loved one is interested in aviation and transportation.
Stopping distance reduction to have major impact on brake maintenance
Boyd's bottom line: 2007 should be a turnaround year for U.S. airline industry
City transforms Sugar Land Regional into a major metro reliever within ten years
This article has attempted to illustrate the significant progress that has been made in cementing the status of BRT as a viable rapid transit mode within the United States. The strength of the mode lies in its diverse range of treatments, allowing agencies to tailor their BRT system to local conditions and local budget constraints.
As FBOs prepare to meet, NATA's Coyne addresses concerns, opportunities
Underhood heat issues continue to draw fleets' attentions
It's not just a cost decision—time, resources and profits must all be considered
A model for professional maintenance technician certification
Ray Bishop is recognized for creating an environment of 'partnership'
How have the pressures on maintenance management changed over the years?
Bill O'Brien's farewell as he enters the fourth career stage
NATA's SMS program takes the lead in creating a culture of safety
The following contains transportation services information you should know about how Charlie is in the Smithsonian. Read on if you or a loved one is interested in aviation and fleet transportation.
A few weeks ago Cessna announced that its new LSA — the Cessna SkyCatcher, a.
The OSHA standard was published in response to a timetable established by the U.
The following contains transportation services information you should know about diesal engine oil. Read on if you or a loved one is interested in aviation and fleet transportation.
"Among our technicians, there's confusion about why one type of coolant works better than another, and why we can't consolidate to one coolant product," he goes on.
Would your technician know which color coolant to put in this car? Here's how to keep coolants straight, and make sure they never go into the wrong vehicles.
The following contains transportation services information you should know about combating metal cancer. Read on if you or a loved one is interested in aircraft care and aviation administration.
The following contains transportation services information you should know about compressor washes. Read on if you or a loved one is interested in aviation and fleet transportation.
The following contains transportation services information you should know about how any business depends on the flow of information. Read on if you or a loved one is interested in aviation and fleet transportation.
In the quest for lightweight, reliable and affordable engine-off cab cooling, Schneider National undertakes a monumental technical challenge
How public sector fleets can save money, procurement time and stretch budgets.
Trainer of ASCs reports there's much more agreement today between TSA and airports
New thinking, new money are redefining McClellan-Palomar Airport
EPA '07 engines turn out to be a lot less trouble than anticipated. Those DPF cleaners, on the other hand...
Think electric vehicles are only for retirement communities and golf courses? Think again!
Utilizing the newest software technologies, transit maintenance departments can more easily monitor vehicles, know when to repair or replace, and schedule the work that needs to be done. Software can also help track labor and parts, as well as maintain the total cost of ownership per asset.
A chance to offer a bit of advice to the new FAA Administrator
Tips on how to install a radio and GPS system in a helicopter, taking special care to safety and parts.
Retailers explore the changing complexion of the passenger experience
The initial goal was to decrease runway incursions; but the other benefits are many
Step-by-step account of a recent terror exercise
This article will look at the regulations that govern the operation of an aircraft when instruments and or equipment are inoperative and talk about how a minimum equipment list is created.
Many fleet managers are under mandates to cut fuel consumption and "green" their fleets. Luckily, their options are increasing.
The following contains aircraft services information you should know about communicating in the digital age. Read on if you or a loved one is interested in aviation and transportation.
New diesel fuel may result in new service opportunities
Management training can help you retain your best employees and prepare for change
Aero Toy Store, successful at Ft. Lauderdale Executive, gets a foothold in Canada
How multiplexed wiring is transforming the medium-duty work truck
Two new studies shed light on aftermarket strengths
Part of this device's cool factor: It unclicks for hand-held readings.
The following contains transportation services information you should know about electromagnetic induction. Read on if you or a loved one is interested in aviation and fleet transportation.
The following contains transportation services information you should know about electronic flight bags. Read on if you or a loved one is interested in aviation and fleet transportation.
Maximizing opportunities in a challenging service industry
Static signage has been transformed into a dynamic high-tech electronic display medium.
Benefits include reduced maintenance costs, boosting fleet effectiveness
The following contains aircraft services information you should know about employee turnover. Read on if you or a loved one is interested in aviation and transportation.
The following contains transportation services information you should know about engine failure and break-up. Read on if you or a loved one is interested in aviation and fleet transportation.
A guide to how infrared sensors improve aviation safety and visibility.
General aviation pilots have an alternative to paper documents in the cockpit with the introduction of eFlyBook™ from ARINC.
'Per-seat, on-demand' service begins, while the DayPort concept continues to evolve
Funding, security, safety among topics at gathering of North American airports
The following contains aircraft services information you should know about Ernest Eugene Tissot Sr. Read on if you or a loved one is interested in aviation and transportation.
The following contains aircraft services information you should know about how Eurocoptor redefines support. Read on if you or a loved one is interested in aviation and transportation.
The following contains aircraft services information you should know about how PAMA Olympians compete for gold. Read on if you or a loved one is interested in aviation and transportation.
DFW public safety department targets airports worldwide
With political and economic forces creating turmoil in the petroleum market, other potential fuel sources are being explored. One is the potential to turn coal into jet fuel for aircrafts.
Predictive maintenance training is essential to fleet longevity
The following contains aircraft services information you should know about refuelers. Read on if you or a loved one is interested in aviation and transportation.
Those who have truly studied VLJs and LSAs seem to agree that both will have a big effect on the industry and provide a new source of airport revenue.
Don't let low voltage zap the life out of your compressor clutch
The Technology & Maintenance Council tries once again to tackle the corrosion problem
The Technology & Maintenance Council's new Corrosion Control Action Committee takes its first shot—will it hit the target?
The following contains transportation services information you should know about the fault code fiasco. Read on if you or a loved one is interested in aviation and fleet transportation.
The following contains aircraft services information you should know about an APU fuel cluster fuel leakage. Read on if you or a loved one is interested in aviation and transportation.
Reflections on the state of this art, and how companies can better utilize the Web
Twenty years ago, George Lehmann co-founded Horizon Business Concepts of Broken Arrow, OK, at a time when using a computer for business in any capacity was considered cutting edge.
Knight Transportation takes an early step into '07 engines and ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel and reports that there is little to fear
Independent contractor or employee? And will personal service of notice be required?
The following contains transportation services information you should know about fleet fuel prices. Read on if you or a loved one is interested in aviation and fleet transportation.
Task force finds no cases in which super absorbent polymer is a significant contaminant
The following contains transportation services information you should know about Charles Taylor and learning from the past. Read on if you or a loved one is interested in aviation and fleet transportation.
Now located at The Portal of the Folded Wings Shrine to Aviation and Museum
Think your technicians are inspecting and maintaining your air-ride suspensions properly? You may want to take another look.
Annual event highlights rates & charges; volatile construction costs; privatization
Technicians who lead the way by teaching and mentoring help their peers become well-equipped and well-trained.
Industry leaders explore the next generation of tech tools for airports
That's what I heard recently from a fellow who considers himself to be a fire-breathing, entrepreneurial, capitali st business-person.
This article emphasizes the necessity for truckers to check their brakes regularly when getting ready to overhaul an engine.
In an industry where composite materials have substantially changed the task of aircraft maintenance and repair, the advent of friction stir welding is yet another change for aircraft technicians to keep up with.
Prioritizing your fuel-saving strategies is an effective way to reduce costs
Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast, aka ADS-B, has the potential — just about everybody agrees on this — to be the biggest change in aviation traffic handling in decades.
Make sure your techs are up on the latest drive axle maintenance guidelines
A new piston engine for the Light Sport aircraft market
State-wide training event in Florida ensures that no school bus technician will be left behind
Study indicates a need for more integration with community development groups
It's about costs, efficiency, sustainability — and long-term infrastructure planning
Identity Assurance in airports is used for access control, for e-Commerce, for employment and more. This article reviews the state of the industry for airport Identity Assurance.
Many companies are offering map-based software solutions for smaller-scale, demand-responsive transportation agencies. That's good news for paratransit operators who want to reduce costs, improve safety and increase customer satisfaction.
Stormwater treatment plant using bacteria to eat up deicing fluids
At a time when airlines are charging for the second — or first — checked bag, air travelers are right to be weary of the nickel-and-dime travel experience.
Over-the-road testing is proving biodiesel benefits
Quad/Graphics' Duplainville Transport has spent the last year and a half running four 2007 Caterpillar heavy duty engines through cold, hot, wet, and dry climates. Fleet manager John Drake gives glowing reviews, but is anyone ready to buy?
The following contains aircraft services information you should know about great motivators. Read on if you or a loved one is interested in aviation and transportation.
The following contains transportation services information you should know about developments in biofuels for jets. Read on if you or a loved one is interested in aviation and fleet transportation.
The following contains transportation services information you should know about unfair FAA regulations. Read on if you or a loved one is interested in aviation and fleet transportation.
Transportation integration is the key to this growing central Canada city and its airport
The following contains aircraft services information you should know about the H factor. Read on if you or a loved one is interested in aviation and transportation.
Our hands are a biological masterpiece involving more complex engineering than any piece of machinery.
The following contains transportation services information you should know about the dangers of out-of-tolerance hardware. Read on if you or a loved one is interested in aviation and fleet transportation.
The following contains aircraft services information you should know about May AMT day. Read on if you or a loved one is interested in aviation and transportation.
The following contains transportation and aviation information you should know about severe-duty brake maintenance. Read on if you or a loved one is interested in fleet management and transport.
The following contains aircraft services information you should know about aircraft technology. Read on if you or a loved one is interested in aviation and transportation.
A look back at NBAA 2007 and ahead to Aviation Industry Expo 2008 highlights
As part of Rolls-Royce's team of in-theater engineers supporting U.
The following contains aircraft services information you should know about underhood heat. Read on if you or a loved one is interested in aviation and transportation.
Learn about helicopter rotor blade repair and maintenance.
Could regenerative hydraulic braking emerge as the refuse industry's 'silver bullet?'
The following contains transportation services information you should know about FAA services. Read on if you or a loved one is interested in aviation and fleet transportation.
Is the online job marketplace the solution to the technician shortage? The resumes may look good, but do the candidates have the right core values?
Making railroads safer means stopping people from crossing the tracks, as well as knowing what to do if there is a problem.
Fuel atomizer maintenance and inspection tips
Will 20 more degrees of underhood heat cause brake air systems to fail prematurely?
Brakes should be hot when reproducing driver complaints
It's happened before, a changeover in FBO leadership; this time, 'outside' money rules
This article discusses all of the things that make the nine or less operation different than Part 91 operations and those things that are different about other Part 135 operations (10 or more).
New technologies and in-cab comforts have made electrical systems more complicated, but when problems arise, technicians are wise to just keep it simple.
Putting maintenance issues on the agenda boosts interest at the Indiana Motor Truck Association
Dulles Jet Center provides the facilities; Signature provides the refueling services
Readers question why all APUs are not created equal
Small commercial airports hardest hit as airports await Congressional action
Defining Love Field's role in the Metroplex is driven by the five-party agreement
With overhaul of Trudeau complete, the focus is on increasing competition
New associations aim to make expanded role of air charter operators a (safe) reality
When the 2004 hurricanes hit, one man reached out ... and an industry responded
Are you retreading too soon? You may be wasting usable tread, and throwing money down the drain
Hot topics for consultants, airports: funding, ground services, sustainability
A 'lessons learned' look at the state of the art at a major U.S. hub
We live in an exciting time — and technology can take a lot of the credit.
The following contains transportation services information you should know about induced positron analysis. Read on if you or a loved one is interested in aviation and fleet transportation.
Economics numbers aren't just for nerds and stockbrokers
This article discusses the benefits and drawbacks OBD II on-board diagnostics for vehicles.
The following contains transportation services information you should know about information sharing. Read on if you or a loved one is interested in aviation and fleet transportation.
Defining customer service is a challenge; Love Field has some award-winning advice
Meanwhile, airports continue to seek more business control over their facilities, a position that will be imbedded in the funding debate this year.
"For general aviation, which is some 2,900 airports, we have one category — a non-primary.
One reason, say ACC officials, is that the IT profession draws from the same talent pool.
The following contains transportation services information you should know inside the fence. Read on if you or a loved one is interested in aviation and fleet transportation.
Meanwhile, the annual NBAA convention was as robust (33,000-plus) as any.
During recent years we oft heard that "there are only three or four carriers insuring general aviation — obviously, the market ain't working.
The following contains transportation services information you should know about your insurance checklist. Read on if you or a loved one is interested in aviation and fleet transportation.
Across the globe, the concept of creating 'airport cities' is getting a foothold
New survey data reveals top heavy-duty parts & service issues
For years, trucking companies have taken the rap for unsafe, poorly-maintained intermodal trailer chassis owned by ports and railroads, but a new Federal law is about to change all that
Along with passenger transport, cargo transport has grown to accommodate vehicles so that your own car could be waiting for you when you reach your destination. To learn more about international car shipping, read the following article.
Those working in the technical fields can improve thier interpersonal skills in order to move up the career ladder.
At Ft. Lauderdale Executive, new terminal brings long-time FBO front and center
The FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) will be launched on Oct.
New IMS can help control inventory and keep your shop moving along smoothly
With a new year comes new ideas and new applications for existing technology that could change the way our airports operate.
Onslaught of checked baggage, changing requirements put focus on logistics
Industry reaches a crossroad over user fees, ATC, PFCs, rates & charges, and more
Rowan's mother, Shirley (herself a beautiful genius) is a first-generation, born-in-the-U.
Aviation Industry Expo 2008 hosts first-ever AMTSociety annual meeting
Trade shows, conventions, conferences, etc are events that will help you gather new ideas in addition to expanding on old ones
Will your drivers know what to do when their DPF dash lamps illuminate?
Even for veteran technicians, electrical training never goes out of style
What your technicians need to know about electronic controls on clean diesels and flex-fuel vehicles
New collision warning and adaptive cruise control technologies can help keep your trucks running safely and efficiently.
Lessons in an environment of construction, and building service in a growing market
A day in the life — keeping IAD moving amid a hornet's nest of construction
It's all about "control" with new safety technology
Anti-lock braking systems have come a long way, but proper maintenance is as important as ever.
The following contains transportation services information you should know about good cost management and tires. Read on if you or a loved one is interested in aviation and fleet transportation.
Focus on real-life 'Key Performance Indicators' can help you manage costs
The following contains transportation services information you should know about laser-based removal system. Read on if you or a loved one is interested in aviation and fleet transportation.
The following contains aircraft services information you should know about learning beyond part 147. Read on if you or a loved one is interested in aviation and transportation.
The following contains transportation services information you should know about lessons learned from O'brien. Read on if you or a loved one is interested in aviation and fleet transportation.
With its $1 billion capital project complete, Massport has points to share on security
West of Chicago, a village saves an airport and begins to invest in its future
Recent OSHA intitiatives target vehicle lift maintenance
The following contains aircraft services information you should know about how lightning affects avionics. Read on if you or a loved one is interested in aviation and transportation.
If you know how to drive a hard bargain, you can ride in just about any type of stretch limo for a lot less than you'd expect. To learn how to hire a limousine for your special occasion, read the following article.
The following contains transportation services information you should know about coveralls and kimonos. Read on if you or a loved one is interested in aircraft care and aviation administration.
Priester Aviation opens the door to the Asian charter/aircraft management market
After a rough start in Hyannis, Rectrix Aerodromes pushes ahead at Sarasota
Every mile counts these days, and efficient tires are becoming more important than ever for fleets trying to pinch pennies.
The following contains transportation services information you should know about the benefits of luck and preparation. Read on if you or a loved one is interested in aviation and fleet transportation.
Whether your fleet is built for rocky off-roads or slick winter highways, AWDs and 4WDs both need TLC.
Skydrol is a hydraulic fluid that is a formulated package of chemical additives dissolved into a fire-resistant phosphate ester base stock.
The following contains aircraft services information you should know about understanding the maintenance cycle. Read on if you or a loved one is interested in aviation and transportation.
The views for and against maintenance outsourcing, especially pertaining to aircrafts
An investment in management skills will start your new year off right
Aurora (IL) Municipal goes corporate: HondaJet, PiperJet, J.A. Air Center coming
Is your fleet struggling to meet alternative fuel vehicle mandates? Take heart: Your options are increasing
A coordinated training plan helps to ensure employee-employer success
In-depth look at the O'Hare safety and security program as it remakes its airfield
and service bulletins vs. Ads, limitations, and TCDs
O'Brien takes a look at the three sides of the issue
The following contains aircraft services information you should know about the 2-year IA renewal. Read on if you or a loved one is interested in aviation and transportation.
The following contains aircraft services information you should know about helicoptor repair and maintenance. Read on if you or a loved one is interested in aviation and transportation.
Transit agencies need a positive image in the eyes of the community to provide better service to their customers. A variety of tactics are used alone and in combinations to meet these objectives.
The following contains aircraft services information you should know about Chandler P. Titus. Read on if you or a loved one is interested in aviation and transportation.
The reasons we chose to work in aircraft maintenance are as varied as the aircraft we work on.
Welcome to the eighth annual Maximizing Your Career Choice issue.
One popular speaker at SWAAAE was Leslie Carr, attorney for regulatory affairs, Southwest Airlines (SWA).
This article looks at some practices and pitfalls transit executives need to be aware of as they work to lead their staffs in providing the best service available to their riders.
Reader Jerry Kusmider emailed me last month sharing his frustration with the low wages in aircraft maintenance.
The following contains transportation services information you should know about acohol testing. Read on if you or a loved one is interested in aviation and fleet transportation.
Planning a new shop? Make sure your designer knows the right questions to ask
Among FBOs, acquisitions remain a hot topic; offering 'integrated solutions'
The following contains transportation services information you should know about the NDT Certification. Read on if you or a loved one is interested in aviation and fleet transportation.
Precision Airmotive shuts down carburetor production
Incoming president says, with labor issues behind it, fractional leader in good position
Retired from the FAA, O'Brien will still cover the maintenance side of the industry for AMT
The following contains transportation services information you should know about healthy competition. Read on if you or a loved one is interested in aviation and fleet transportation.
The following contains transportation services information you should know about a news brief. Read on if you or a loved one is interested in aviation and fleet transportation.
Well, let's see, now — what has happened recently in the world of aviation.
The following contains transportation services information you should know about Nick Biello on going green. Read on if you or a loved one is interested in aviation and fleet transportation.
Using nitrogen in your tires is a simple way to reduce costs and increase safety
Providing some free service in public transportation can provide multiple benefits. Learn about promotions you can offer customers to boost ridership.
Analysts predict oil prices will remain high, alternatives continue to be limited
The 'drive is on' to meet 2010 truck emissions standards
What Your Technicians Don't Know About Electrical Systems Can Hurt Your Bottom Line
Airport industry veteran relates that, globally, everything is changing
It was arguably the most important flight in the history of the world, and remains so to this day.
The following contains construction services information you should know of CJ-4 and ULSD. Read on if you or a loved one is interested in hiring or performing construction services or projects.
As this year's airport legislative conference attests, there's a lot on the legislative table
The following contains transportation services information and analysis you should know about oil. Read on if you or a loved one is interested in aviation and fleet transportation.
With a single glance, even the most inexperienced eye can distinguish between fresh and used engine oil, but examine a sample of used oil carefully in the laboratory, and it will reveal a detailed snapshot of the engine's overall health.
Furthermore, they have tested jet engines on synthetic kerosene, and Malaysia and Indonesia are gonna flood the market with "biodiesel" fuel made from palm oil.
Airline veteran turned Unisys analyst talks capacity, a need for the right discussion
NATA's Coyne promotes new meeting format; sees industry changes coming
A pair of perils on the Interstate make for a memorable road trip
FAA's top airport official lauds industry achievements; says 'rethinking' is in order
In Canada, airports still fight for rent relief, and implementation of technology
Calgary CEO, a champion of reform, discusses 'the Act,' rent relief, and more
The subject is reauthorization; for airports, the answers, it seems, are many
New head at FAA's airports division talks funding, SMS, and pending changes
Incoming AAAE chair says reauthorization tops agenda; sees int'l opportunities
Burlington International's air service program paying off; next up is GA, cargo
The following contains transportation services information you should know about fuel filter monitors. Read on if you or a loved one is interested in aviation and fleet transportation.
This article gives advice on deciding whether online college education is right for you, and things to keep in mind when pursuing your degree.
Call for grass-roots support of National Aviation Maintenance Technician Day
The EU-US Air Transport Agreement. Apple pie in the sky? Jobs threatened?
The following contains aircraft services information you should know about operational control and maintenance. Read on if you or a loved one is interested in aviation and transportation.
A look at the FAA's new guidance for Part 135 operators, Notice N 8000.347 and Notice N 8900.4
For Part 135s, there are other issues: state taxes; security; empty legs
Incoming ACI-NA chair on funding, FBOs and ground handling, and air service
In Milwaukee, EMAS, improving pavement, and SMS among the topics
The following contains aircraft services information you should know about outsourcing. Read on if you or a loved one is interested in aviation and transportation.
Almost overnight, the business of airports changed; yet, many past issues linger
Expanding airline business is creating maintenance partnership opportunities in North America and Europe
The following contains transportation services information you should know about PARTS. Read on if you or a loved one is interested in aircraft care and aviation administration.
It's fun to see an old friend get well-deserved recognition for achievement, and I had that pleasure at NBAA's 2007 Annual Meeting and Convention in Atlanta.
Information on when to patch a tire, when to plug a tire, and when both are necessary.
It's not easy running an airport imbedded in a national park; but it's getting there
A Pratt & Whitney tradition — Since when?
The following contains aircraft services information you should know about gulf stream versus camp systems. Read on if you or a loved one is interested in aviation and transportation.
The issue has to do with engine fire extinguishers and the ability to see, prior to takeoff, if the engine fire extinguishers has been discharged, ensuring the availability of the extinguisher for the flight, if needed.
Denver meeting brings together consultants, airports, and regulators
Former Air Force Base targets regional air service, economic development
Pennsylvania, DMJM Aviation tweak the 2002 system plan and uncover a new tool
Once again, engine oil formulations are changing. If your fleet has older trucks, should you switch to the new oil?
We discussed how different companies are attracting mechanics and pilots and also shared information about some industry initiatives that are in place to encourage young people to consider careers in aviation.
With capacity holding steady, air service focus turns to international, 'high-value'
The following contains aircraft services information you should know about aircraft inspection. Read on if you or a loved one is interested in aviation and transportation.
Viscosity is probably the single most important characteristic of oil that affects the engine.
Viscosity is probably the single most important characteristic of oil that affects the engine. By definition, viscosity is a measure of oil's resistance to flow, and it is measured at one or more standardized temperatures so that we can define viscosity grades of engine oils.
Professional service helps build customer loyalty, and it brings insurance benefits
The following contains transportation services information you should know about product news. Read on if you or a loved one is interested in aviation and fleet transportation.
Earlier that week I flew from Asheville, NC (AVL) to Phoenix (PHX), then back to Huntsville, AL (HSV).
If you maintain Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6 engines, there are many inspections and maintenance events that need to be performed at scheduled intervals to ensure the continued safe operation of the engines. Although none of these inspections is any less critical or less important, a particular inspection that can dramatically affect the health of the engines is fuel nozzle inspection.
What could be simpler than downloading fault codes as your drivers fill up?
Are you getting good information on your repair orders?
A network of state and regional fire and emergency vehicle technician associations, technical colleges, and vehicle and component providers host training classes for emergency vehicle technicians across the country, ensuring that technicians can find the training they need.
For a fleet that needs to know the location—and health—of its trucks 24/7, telematics is the only way to stay in touch.
Incoming ACI-NA chair on a new Vegas airport; national issues; and NBAA's Static
How to train a new generation of workers: first, discard the myths about Generation Y
It's back — AMT's annual photo contest
Not everyone has what it takes to be a great aircraft mechanic.
What makes so many Penske Truck Leasing technicians vie for top honors in the company's annual Technical Challenge?
One on one discussion with Bob McDaniel, NATA's 2007 award winner
Fleets are returning to independent repair shops for outsourced work
I have been to Marksville, LA, eaten red beans and rice, listened to the beautiful Cajun accents, and enjoyed myself immensely.
Current $4 billion redevelopment program will position it as a regional force
As global warming and climate change dominate headlines around the world, many environmentally conscious individuals and businesses are asking "what can I do?"
In Kansas City, the close-in airport is linked to an economic development push
Wilson Jet Center sells fuel 'by the pound'; LineShak.com offers a new forum
Program gains steam as TSA turns over operation to airports and private sector
Registered Traveler Program gains steam as TSA turns over operation to airports and private sector.
Effective memory skills are essential to career success
Around the Rim with Liberty Engines Sgt. Jarosla "Jerry" Dobias
The following contains aircraft services information you should know about writing a resume. Read on if you or a loved one is interested in aviation and transportation.
A look at trends, news in airport retail, concessions
Changing demands and expectations offer opportunity, and revenue, for airports
Do the math: High oil prices plus rising environmental demands equals change
At MSN, post-security concessions bolstered by longer dwell times, terminal expansion
GA airport builds on its tourism base, becomes a force in economic development
The following contains transportation services information you should know about the Rolls-Royce AE 3007A. Read on if you or a loved one is interested in aviation and fleet transportation.
Airports encouraged to take action while FAA tests SMS; many keep a wary eye
AvJobs.com provides industry salary averages based on current job openings
AvJobs.com provides industry salary averages based on current job openings
The following contains transportation services information you should know about how to cut waste and scarce resources. Read on if you or a loved one is interested in aviation and fleet transportation.
The following contains transportation services information you should know about scheduled versus on-demand operations. Read on if you or a loved one is interested in aviation and fleet transportation.
The following contains aircraft services information you should know about the SuperTech 2006 winner. Read on if you or a loved one is interested in aviation and transportation.
As I write this column, it is early February, and the high temperature today here in Wisconsin will be 9 F (with a wind chill of 20 below).
Fast Air finds success with 'briefcase' charter and medevac
FBOs talk issues — consolidation expected to slow; election could bring new taxes
A dramatic jolt can inspire excellence in the maintenance shop
New power cord recommendations aim for safer truck stop electrification
Bad decisions from the past haunt the transportation industry today
Do your technicians have what it takes to compete nationally?
This month's cover story showcases DFW International and the comprehensive in-line baggage screening system they have incorporated into the hub.
An overview of shock absorbers, possible issues, and why they should be inspected regularly.
Corrosion is one of the greatest enemies of airframes, and the culprit in some of aviation's most serious accidents. Here are some tips to help in the battle against corrosion
The following contains transportation services information you should know about to spruce up a your training program. Read on if you or a loved one is interested in aviation and fleet transportation.
The following contains aircraft services information you should know about stacking dimes. Read on if you or a loved one is interested in aviation and transportation.
The following contains aircraft services information you should know about keeping your knowledge and sales skills fresh. Read on if you or a loved one is interested in aviation and transportation.
More and more, ride stability systems are being incorporated into light-duty vehicles. If your fleet is still without them, it may be time to take the plunge
Information repositories can be important tools for fleets and worth the investment
The following contains transportation services information you should know about drawer cabinets versus traditional shelving. Read on if you or a loved one is interested in aviation and fleet transportation.
The use of high flow rate hydrocarbon absorbing filter media has wide application in passive stormwater pre-treatment systems and also in spill containment of water-borne fuel spills.
Master developer at Centennial has FBOs as tenants; now he looks to become one
The following contains transportation services information you should know about supertech ROI. Read on if you or a loved one is interested in aviation and fleet maintenance.
Industry seeks airport-specific guidelines; meanwhile, some get ahead of the curve
Don't neglect trailer tires in your inspection program
Find out what makes top technicians rise above the rest, just by being well-equipped and well-trained.
What I would like to know is, if the average aircraft maintenance professional is enthusiastic and excited about the industry.
Service sector meets for Aviation Industry Expo, reformatted FBO conference
DFW, BOS officials share insights on their latest efforts to attract offshore air service
According to Crites, the Inter-national Civil Aeronautics Organization (ICAO) has recommended that airports around the world adopt the practices of DFW's Runway Safety Action Team — comprised of airline officials, FAA, and the airport.
Tips on inspection and setup of TCM continuous flow fuel injection systems.
Institutions like WyoTech are helping fleets fill the need for professional technicians
AAAE — ARINC announces that it has developed an airport-specific IT service module designed to actively monitor the business processes involved in maintaining airport systems.
It won't work for everybody, but one fleet has found a way to locate skilled technicians
How did maintenance managers define "high tech" 25 years ago?
There are four basic steps to consider in dealing with video surveillance: data capture, storage, access and management. If each step is handled well, the most obvious result will be to have more data immediately at hand to fend off frivolous lawsuits and increase public confidence in the transit system.
The market is flooded with devices to improve driver safety for your fleet, although it is sometimes difficult to determine where to begin outfitting a vehicle for optimizing accident prevention. This article discusses safety options you may not realize are absolutely critical to your fleet's safety.
New engines give better truck power and value when you crunch the numbers
I have been to the mountaintop and I have seen the other side.
Arbitration agreements are very popular today. You find them everywhere from the doctor, dentist, or hospital you visit to consumer goods purchases.
How to get real world experience in the aviation industry
An overview of the airport security operations process, including the future of this process.
The following contains aircraft services information you should know about The Blue Seal. Read on if you or a loved one is interested in aviation and transportation.
The following contains transportation services information you should know about how to make your training dollars pay you back. Read on if you or a loved one is interested in aviation and fleet transportation.
They're consolidating amidst opportunity, and having trouble finding new talent
It's (finally) coming back, as two FBOs get set to reconstruct. Yet, no NBAA ...
The following contains transportation services information you should know about how to create a safer working environment. Read on if you or a loved one is interested in aircraft care and aviation administration.
Fundamentals and core skills are part of the training equation
The following contains transportation services information you should know about the curse of complacency. Read on if you or a loved one is interested in aviation and fleet transportation.
To understand the changes in the role of electronic security in the transit environment before and after the attacks of Sept. 11 in New York, March 11 in Madrid and the subway bombing in London it is important to observe that while safety and security have always been essential in transit, security had a different role.
Manassas Regional was slowly becoming a regional player; then 9/11 happened
In order to discuss engine overhauls, we should start by looking at a few regulations.
The following contains aircraft services information you should know about Mary Heidenrich Solbrig, the Engine Whisperer. Read on if you or a loved one is interested in aviation and transportation.
Can OEMs and independent shops play nice or is legislation needed?
Security specialist shares what the feds, industry groups are doing
The following contains transportation services information you should know about how to determine if America can survive without trucks. Read on if you or a loved one is interested in aviation and fleet transportation.
Why can't doing the right thing also be good for business?
The following contains transportation services information you should know about O'brien's new tradition. Read on if you or a loved one is interested in aviation and fleet transportation.
Will underhood heat issues with 2007 diesel engines cause 2002 maintenance flashbacks?
A history of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and why it is still a standard in modern society
The following contains aircraft services information you should know about the IA renewal trap. Read on if you or a loved one is interested in aviation and transportation.
Taking a look at what systems are available in making a purchasing decision
The following contains aircraft services information you should know about the joy of tinkering. Read on if you or a loved one is interested in aviation and transportation.
Recently the Greater Northern Alabama Lying Pilots Hangar Talking and Coffee Drinking Society (or, simply LPS) met for three days running.
Ron Henriksen wanted to leave his mark; now he's branching out, Houston to Austin
You may never have heard of inventor Robert Jordan or his Idle Free Systems, but he wants to save your fleet some serious money.
Sooner or later, someone has to clean out the DPF—here's what your technicians need to know about the new cleaning machines
Does your training ease new employees into their new responsibilities?
In this article, experts discuss what they would pick as the most promising transportation energy solutions on the horizon.
Aircraft technicians are always looking for nondestructive testing (NDT) techniques that supplement visual inspections.
The goal of noise mitigation, formal or informal, is to quell the disturbance to surrounding community groups.
One on one with Michael Grossman on a move to clean up the Part 135 regs
Changing the oil in a light-duty vehicle ranks as one of the simplest jobs in the maintenance shop, and yet in many ways it's the most important. Any failure in the oil system to deliver adequate lubricant and the engine literally begins to eat itself with catastrophic results.
A candid Bob Montgomery on air service, airport finances, privatization, and more
When the rubber hits the road at Keen Transport, it really hits the road.
Training, education programs are essential to your long-term survival
Con-way Freight makes competing in SuperTech a company event
A guide to thermocouples, a temperature sensing devices and how they work to help engine technicians.
The following contains aircraft services information you should know about aircraft paint booths. Read on if you or a loved one is interested in aviation and transportation.
The Advanced Technologies for Airport Security (ATAS) conference dealt a lot with the whys and hows of the latest in airport security technology (see page 19).
These techs are well-equipped, well-trained and know just what it takes to turn a job into a career.
The following contains aircraft services information you should know about thoughtful people in the aviation industry. Read on if you or a loved one is interested in aviation and transportation.
Consultant outlines key components of a successful service regimen
The basic theory of TIG (tungsten inert gas) welding and how it applies to aircraft, as well as some tips for better TIG welding.
Since they come standard with all light-duty vehicles anyway, your fleet might as well start reaping the benefits.
Bosch's Lee Reighart weighs the pros and cons of non-brushless alternators
The following contains transportation services information you should know about coping with too much information and too little time. Read on if you or a loved one is interested in aviation and fleet transportation.
I remember back in the good old days when it was possible to fix almost everything on an aircraft with a set of hand tools and a multi-meter.
The right training program just might keep more employees on the job
Higher Power Aviation takes an individual approach, making it a good fit for Eclipse
Would you be ready for an OSHA workplace safety audit?
ATMC's Training Excellence Awards Recognize Industry's "Best of the Best"
Employee training is a proven way to both keep your customers happy and reduce costs
Automatic Passenger Counting Systems and Tracking Ridership
The following contains aircraft services information you should know about tricks of the tread and tire maintenance tricks. Read on if you or a loved one is interested in aviation and transportation.
Gary Wohlfeil will replace his trucks when he's good and ready.
Added heat to truck engines, due to diesel engines, make fleet maintenance managers concerned.
There are two basic types of compressors — axial flow and centrifugal flow. The difference between them is the way that the air flows through the compressor.
Some history and basics of aircraft turbocharging systems
Waste oil heaters offer alternative heating solution for maintenance facilities
Is this cause for alarm? As one pundit said, "I can give you 20 reasons why a declining dollar is good, and 20 reasons why it is bad.
Now that Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel fuel is "in the pipeline," are maintenance concerns founded or unfounded?
Quality fears continue to dog ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel
Keys to detecting and identifying unapproved parts in an aircraft and how to prevent this situation from happening.
Encore — just some guys from the Trajen experience who see more opportunity
The following contains aircraft services information you should know about the good and bad of GARA. Read on if you or a loved one is interested in aviation and transportation.
The following contains transportation services information you should know about unsung maintenance heros. Read on if you or a loved one is interested in aviation and fleet transportation.
The following contains transportation services information you should know about coping with a stressful workload. Read on if you or a loved one is interested in aviation and fleet transportation.
A guide to managing vehicle fleets when economic times are tight through innovation and smart spending.
Technology developed to protect mechanics and aircraft
The following contains transportation services information you should know about vehicle stability systems for your fleet. Read on if you or a loved one is interested in aviation and fleet transportation.
Vern Raburn, head honcho of Eclipse, needs money and is seeking financing from his customers.
Video surveillance in the transit industry has also been around for many years, and within the past 10 years or so, cameras have been put on board buses and other passenger transportation vehicles.
Don't look now, but very light jets are no longer the wave of the future, they are here today.
How to heat your shop with the fuel you already have
As a Fleet Maintenance manager, your attention has to be directed at getting things done.
The exam has been turned in and now I am waiting on pins-and-needles for the results.
When budgets are tight, keeping your fleet moving ahead safely and efficiently is as important as ever
Developing a safety culture and measuring the benefits
Twin engine and a few single engine aircraft heat the cabin area with a combustion heater.
Understanding the basics helps answer questions about fueling up with biodiesel.
Aero Union Corporation improves productivity by implementing a combination paper and digital operation
New task force to address availability of heavy-duty repair information
America wants safer trucks, but who's paying attention to safe roads and bridges?
The following contains transportation services information you should know about how accidents show FAA surveillance weakness. Read on if you or a loved one is interested in aviation and fleet transportation.
The following contains transportation services information you should know about new tools and products. Read on if you or a loved one is interested in aviation and fleet transportation.
Why do busy industry professionals volunteer to work at SuperTech? We asked a few to tell us their reasons:
This Washington, D.C. transit fleet is gathering diagnostic information from its buses over the airwaves
Fuel VP says he hears a lot of questions; here are his answers
By now everyone has probably seen the news reports about the various bacteria found when the floors of airport passenger screening areas were examined — including staffoid, an organism that can cause skin infections that go deep through the layers, and nazeria, which is of the species that can lead to gonorrhea.