There IS Life Ahead For VLJs... Well, Some Of Them Anyway
In light of the global economic malaise and a significantly anti-aviation sentiment in many parts of the world (especially if you listen to Congress or read the NY Post...), one has to wonder where tomorrow's aviation business is going to come from... and doubly so for the slowly maturing VLJ market.
The Short Stirling was the RAF's first four engined bomber of
the second World War. It took a major part in the strategic
offensive until 1943, then it was switched to transport duties,
Stirling crews gallantly played a major role in the Arnhem landing
after towing gliders to Normandy, and again during the Rhine
crossing.
Electromagnetic rays of extremely high frequency and energy;
cosmic rays usually interact with the atoms of the atmosphere
before reaching the surface of the Earth. Some cosmic rays come
from outside the solar system while others are emitted from the Sun
and pass through holes in the corona.
"Despite the difficult economic environment, we expect
to be solidly profitable in 2009 driven by lower fuel costs,
capacity discipline, and merger synergies. Delta people have a
great track record for achieving their goals, and I am confident
that 2009 will be another successful year."
Source: Delta Air Lines CEO Richard Anderson.
The airline reported Tuesday it lost $1.4 billion in the 4th
quarter of 2008... far worse than the carrier's $70 million,
pre-merger loss for the same time frame in 2007.
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