Monthly Archive for January, 2009

The Economics of Super Bowl XLIII - PopPolitics


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The Economics of Super Bowl XLIII
PopPolitics - 20 hours ago
It seems that the number of private and corporate jets coming to the Tampa Bay area for the festivities is down. Last year Jets.com booked 55 jet packages ...
Video: Obama Says He's Rooting for the Steelers AssociatedPress
Why the Big Game is called the Big Game Austin American-Statesman
Super Bowl Ditches Wretched Excess FanHouse
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Charter jet companies feel pain of public perception - The National


Charter jet companies feel pain of public perception
The National, United Arab Emirates - Jan 30, 2009
Subsequently, many US companies have been frantically dismantling their fleets of executive jets. Most companies prefer to charter aircraft or buy shares in ...

Why the Big Game is called the Big Game - Austin American-Statesman


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Why the Big Game is called the Big Game
Austin American-Statesman, TX - Jan 30, 2009
The head of a company that charters private jets for the fat-cat set told The New York Times that his company threw a two-day party for those who flew in ...
Bowl-Related Business Is Less Than Super Forbes
Stars of Gospel and the Gridiron Highlight 10th Anniversary Super ... Earthtimes (press release)
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Russell Murray dies at 83; devil's advocate in Defense Department - San Jose Mercury News


Russell Murray dies at 83; devil's advocate in Defense Department
San Jose Mercury News,  USA - 21 hours ago
During the next several years, according to Aviation Week & Space Technology, he became known as a "devil's advocate" for his skepticism when evaluating the ...

FAA prepares for flights of fancy - Pittsburgh Post Gazette


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FAA prepares for flights of fancy
Pittsburgh Post Gazette, PA - Jan 30, 2009
... number of flight restrictions and aviation changes in an attempt to accommodate an estimated 1000 additional private aircraft that are expected to swoop ...
Video: Super Bowl Boosts Tampa Economy CBS
Super Bowl party circuit hit hard by recession San Francisco Chronicle
Air Traffic Controller's View of Congested Super Bowl Skies Free ... PR Newswire (press release)
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BIG GAME A PENALTY TO AREA CHARTER JETS - Tampa Tribune


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BIG GAME A PENALTY TO AREA CHARTER JETS
Tampa Tribune, FL - Jan 30, 2009
"If a traveler's aircraft has some kind of mechanical difficulty or someone who doesn't have a flight scheduled wants to get out of town early, ...
Super Bowl party circuit hit hard by recession San Francisco Chronicle
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Owner, Operator Sues Airport In September 2008 Accident At CAE - Aero-News Network


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Owner, Operator Sues Airport In September 2008 Accident At CAE
Aero-News Network, FL - Jan 30, 2009
The jet skidded off Runway 11 and impacted a berm across a road from the runway end, the plane's fuselage splitting in two just forward of the empennage. ...
Learjet owner sues SC airport, jet maker, tire company over crash ... KTVN
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FAA: Six people dead in plane crash - Huntington Herald Dispatch


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FAA: Six people dead in plane crash
Huntington Herald Dispatch, WV - 7 hours ago
The private aircraft crashed just after 1 pm Friday into a wooded area within miles of Tri-State Airport. Investigators said the plane was critically low on ...
Plane Crash Near Tri-State Airport In Wayne County WTRF
Small plane crashes near Tri-State Airport Charleston Gazette
Resident: 'It could have hit any one of our houses' Huntington Herald Dispatch
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Fewer private jets booked to bring fans to Super Bowl in Tampa - Tampabay.com


Fewer private jets booked to bring fans to Super Bowl in Tampa
Tampabay.com, FL - Jan 30, 2009
Some 40 to 50 more could be sent to Tampa Executive, said Cooley. Tampa International parked 430 private jets for the 2001 Super Bowl. ...
Super Bowl attracts fewer private jets Gadling
Fewer private jets fly in for the 2009 Super Bowl Private Jet Daily
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Qld to re-tender contract after MacAir collapse - ABC Online


Qld to re-tender contract after MacAir collapse
ABC Online, Australia - Jan 30, 2009
The Government is providing two charter flights this weekend on MacAir's Gulf and Western route. But Roger Butcher from the Birdsville Caravan Park says ...
Australian regional carrier in receivership Aviation Record
Regional Queensland airline in receivership ABC Online
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