Monthly Archive for February, 2009

Plane Crash Victim ID'd As Reserve Deputy - KQCA, My58.com


Plane Crash Victim ID'd As Reserve Deputy
KQCA, My58.com, CA
The Sacramento County Sheriff's Department said Michaud retired to pursue his passion in aviation, working as a pilot in the private sector. He had been a reserve deputy since his departure in 1996. The Federal Aviation Administration reported that a ...
Retired Deputy Sheriff Killed In Plane Crash Fox40
2 men killed in fiery plane crash near Sacramento identifed by ... San Jose Mercury News
Vintage plane was on a test run when it crashed near Rio Linda Airport Sacramento Bee
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Blink Launches World’s First Air Taxi Frequent Flyer Program

Blink, Europe's first air taxi service, has launched Blink Focus, a new and innovative frequent flyer program. Blink Focus rewards customers by allowing them to enjoy free trips on Blink.

While major commercial airlines have a frequent flyer scheme, Blink is the firs air taxi or business jet operator to offer one--another example of Blink changing business travel in Europe. Carrying up to four passengers, Blink's fleet of next-generation business jets provides unrivalled access to over 600 convenient destinations throughout Europe.

Blink delivers all the benefits of personal air travel at prices competitive with commercial business class and is up to 50% cheaper than existing private jet services.

So how does Blink Focus work? Very simply--every time a Blink customer purchases a full-fare ticket, ten percent of the value of the flight is credited to their Blink Focus account. The accumulated credit can then be used to pay for any future Blink flight.

There are no limits to the amount that can be accrued and the credit does not expire. The Focus account is easy to open. When a client books their first full-fare flight, a Blink Flight Services representative will open the Blink Focus account and they will begin accruing credit.

Since launching in June 2008, Blink has pioneered air taxi in Europe. Blink has experienced significant demand from both corporations and individuals for a service that meets a need for low-cost, on demand point-to-point airline. Since launch, over 300 unique customers ranging from FTSE 100 corporations to small and medium-sized enterprises have enjoyed Blink's productivity-enhancing service. In many cases, Blink's low cost has allowed customers to enjoy the benefits of a business jet for the first time.

"With the launch of Blink Focus, we are making a clear statement to our clients--we value their business [and] will recognize their loyalty to us," said Managing Director and co-founder of Blink Peter Leiman. "Our clients want to be rewarded for their loyalty and we expect our clients will use us more as Focus program members. For example, by flying Blink for business, they can Blink for free for their own personal trips."

Cameron Ogden, Managing Director and co-founder of the organization added, "Blink already provides exceptional value, with costs competitive with commercial airlines. Blink Focus enables us to become even more attractive to business travellers looking for a cost-effective alternative to inefficient commercial travel."

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Israeli Airlines To Fly To Turkish City - Turkish Press


Israeli Airlines To Fly To Turkish City
Turkish Press, MI
The Sun D`or Airlines was established in 1977 as a subsidiary company of El Al Israel Airlines, specializing in operating charter flights. Named after the first woman war pilot in the world and the first Turkish woman pilot, Sabiha Gokcen Airport was ...

Air Malta says industrial action will delay flights - Times of Malta


Times of Malta

Air Malta says industrial action will delay flights
Times of Malta, Malta
Air Malta said it would refer the dispute to Compulsory Private Conciliation as stipulated by the current collective agreement. In a reaction, Captain James Fenech, ALPA president, said in a statement that several bugs in the new system have been ...
Air Malta flights to be delayed by 30mins di-ve.com
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Top Schwarzenegger staff travel on taxpayer's dime - San Jose Mercury News


Top Schwarzenegger staff travel on taxpayer's dime
San Jose Mercury News,  USA
John Cruz, the governor's appointments secretary, charged for flights and hotel bills of up to $382 a night on routine trips between his Orange County home and Sacramento. Carrie Lopez, the director of the Department of Consumer Affairs, ...

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How Rex got his $48M man - New York Daily News


How Rex got his $48M man
New York Daily News, NY
According to SNY's crack Jets reporter, Steve Overmyer, Ryan and defensive coordinator Mike Pettine - another former Ravens assistant - took Woody Johnson's private jet to Baltimore and showed up at Scott's doorstep early in the morning. ...

Jeffrey Immelt Faces More ‘Hours of Doom’ With GE Dividend Cut - Bloomberg


Globe and Mail

Jeffrey Immelt Faces More ‘Hours of Doom’ With GE Dividend Cut
Bloomberg
As the biggest provider of power-plant turbines, aircraft leasing, jet engines and locomotives, the Fairfield, Connecticut- based company is a bellwether for US trade and industry. More than 40 percent of holders of its 10.5 billion outstanding shares ...
GE’s Dividend Reduction May Mitigate Potential AAA Ratings Cut Bloomberg
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Navy jet on wrong approach startles neighbors - San Diego Union Tribune


Navy jet on wrong approach startles neighbors
San Diego Union Tribune, CA
That pointed him toward Montgomery Field, a general aviation airport in Clairemont used by small private aircraft, said Ian Gregor, an FAA spokesman. A controller at Miramar alerted the pilot to his mistake, Brown said. According to Gregor, the pilot ...

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