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Podcasts

• Aircraft Electrical Power Systems - Charged with Opportunities
  

  December 22, 2008
  Balaji Srimoolanathan, Program Manager for Aerospace and Defence, Frost & Sullivan in India has produced a fascinating report on the "more electric airplane". You can see a summary at iag-inc.com/articles/aeps.pdf. As this chart shows, aircraft are increasingly becoming "electric". Balaji's research suggests that this is the future of aviation. His mention of fuel cells to be used by aircraft is fascinating - think of where this could go.

• Boeing vs. the IAM - who won?
  

  October 29, 2008

  The strike may be waning as members get to vote on the new deal. There are some small wins for the IAM, but Boeing got to keep its core demands. Scott Hamilton, Richard Aboulafia and Addison Schonland discuss the deal and it appears Boeing did not lose much in the short term whereas the IAM may have caused itself to lose a lot in the longer term. It seems that Boeing will benefit from moving its new planes to a "right to work" state - the conversation suggests Texas. Boeing has to be strong as it is about to start dealing with SPEAA. In the short term IAM gets to make an announcement to its members, claiming victory. But longer term current IAM members had better send their kids someplace else for a job. They are unlikely to get aerospace jobs in Washington State.

• Do airlines lie?
  

  October 20, 2008

  Do airlines lie? Well do they? Despite howls of denial, it seems airlines do in fact tell lies. Not little ones either. Big fat lies according to EUClaims CEO Hendrik Nooderhaven and he has data to back up this allegation. (www.euclaims.co.uk) They have helped over 8,000 passengers get back an average of ﾬ400 over the past 18 months. They have an over 70% success rate and no airline has ever gone to court -typically settling out of court with hush hush terms. British Airways has an awful record of flights that should be compensated for according to EUClaims. EUClaims is now in a suit with Ryanair and fully expects to end up in court. This is a great story in the making. One which we intend to follow and Hendrik has agreed to talk about it when the case is over. After listening to this podcast you may never look at an airline in quite the same light again.

• Don't Panic
  September 23, 2008
  

  Oil shot up by $25 today, the largest one day jump ever. Last week United Airlines and others looked stupid for locking in fuel hedges at high prices - this week they look quite smart. With conditions changing so rapidly its a wonder everyone doesn't go home with a raging migraine. Tim Hughes, Orbitz VP and travel blogger tims-boot.blogspot.com, is based in Australia. We got early on Tuesday morning his time - before he had a chance to have his day spoiled. Time says don't panic, the travel industry has endured so many shocks and it will overcome the latest shocks. He's a brave man. There are many who would not bet the same way.

• Cabin customization - a view from Airbus
  September 23, 2008

  Bob Lange is Airbus' head of aircraft interiors marketing and shares his views on how airplane interiors are growing more customized as airlines try to use cabins as differentiation points. He mentions some fascinating numbers - typically interior costs are 5% of plane cost but in some cases this is now reaching 20% on some long haul planes.

• Panasonic's confident look forward
  

  September 12, 2008

  Neil James is Panasonic Avionics Corporation's Executive Director for corporate sales and product management. He sat down with Addison Schonland today at WAEA and summarized his firm's current product outlook and shared his views on where the industry is going.

• AirCell's leap ahead
  

  September 12, 2008

  The in-flight connectivity industry is seeing rather rapid changes. Just a few years ago Boeing's Connexion was the big dog. Boeing is long gone, but emerging technology has ensured a cheaper solution that works just as well - and the airlines are flocking once again.

  Whereas the US airlines had fallen badly behind post 9/11, they are now once again at the forefront. AirCell is leading this effort and is now probably the undisputed market share leader with American, Delta, Air Canada and Virgin America among its customers.

• Boeing's Best & Final is now out
  

  September 2, 2008

  Boeing's final offer to the IAM is now out and can be found here: bafosummary.pdf Meanwhile before this was posted on Boeing's site, Scott Hamilton and Addison Schonland spoke with the Seattle Times' Dominic Gates about how the negotiations looked. There are numerous factors at play, as Dominic explains. Boeing is trying to change the way it negotiates. IAM members are being pitched directly by Boeing now - leaving the IAM negotiation team fuming. Its high stakes poker in real-time. What a way to go into the Labor Day weekend.

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• The IAM's response to Boeing's proposal
  

  September 2, 2008

  David White, Assistant Director of Strategic Resources in the IAM National HQ in Washington, DC discusses the union's reaction to Boeing proposal with Scott Hamilton and Addison Schonland. Calm and deliberate, Mr. White sounds quietly confident. He makes a strong case for Boeing's ability to meet IAM's demands. We have an open invitation to Boeing to speak with us.

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• Boeing vs. IAM - Boeing's rejoinder
  

  September 2, 2008

  So Boeing decided to respond to the IAM's demands. And they moved quite a lot. Michelle Dunlop at The Herald in Everett and AirInsight's Scott Hamilton and Addison Schonland discuss the Boeing counter offer. This is the initial stage in a drawn out process that will take a few more days yet.

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