Aerospace

Moscow, Russia, Seeks Investors for a New Airport

News Analysis:  Moscow, Russia, Seeks Investors for a New Airport  [of 40 Hectares (98.8 Acres)] which will help Alleviate Congestion at its three other airports. This new facility, which shall be Multi-Tasked [Passenger, Charter Passenger, and Cargo], will provide many Financial  Opportunities. Since it is intended to serve 10,000,000 Passengers and 25,000 Tons of Cargo per Year, Entrepreneurs with foresight can Extrapolate Possible Investment Rewards from the Airport’s magnitude. Hotel[s]’, Restaurant[s], Retail Shop[s], perhaps even a Aircraft Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul Facility are apt Investment Possibilities at this Moscow location.

A big assurance to this Project’s Future Success is that President Vladimir Putin, a Man who does NOT Equivocate, supports its Development. Reality.

Reference: http://tinyurl.com/k2v7zh5

Fiji International Airport Modernizes for Country’s Economic Growth

News Analysis:  Fiji International Airport modernizes for the country’s economic growth. Its Government Leaders understand “Continental Connections Create Currencies Collection”.

Through investment in such Infrastructure as this Nadi Project, many people will gain financial success. Fiji’s Important Location will help it gain more International Commerce.

Foreign Investors can gain an edge on ‘Late-Comers’ by exploring NOW, ‘Peripheral Business’ to the Nadi Airport. Projects such as Luxury Hotel Construction, Island Sightseeing Flights, or even Aircraft Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul Facilities would be worthwhile in Fiji. As new visitors materialize in Fiji, additional monies can be earned through wise investments there.

Reference: http://www.fijisun.com.fj/2013/11/16/what-the-nadi-airport-modernisation-will-mean/

Russia’s Far East Aviation Needs Addressed by Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev

News Analysis: Russia’s Far East Aviation Needs must be promptly developed per the instructions of  Prime Minister, Dmitry Medvedev. Since this rugged area encompasses over five million square miles and has Winter Temperatures that readily exceed -53C [-65F], travel by aircraft is imperative. Aircraft Selection is a very important element for the  proper development desired by the Russian Government. For example, a Turboprop Aircraft, which is less expensive than a Jet, has its Operational Design Parameters suitable for: short runways, adequate rates of climb, and reliability in this type of often frigid environment.

Another benefit of  a metal aircraft is if it  has landing gear failure, the fuselage merely collapses [whereas Composite Craft will Shatter like an Egg Shell [especially when ‘Cold-Soaked’)].

Metal aircraft, for “Siberian” [Far East] operation are the  reliable choice for air transit in the Severe Winter Environment.  “Cold Soaking” is much less of a problem than on a “Composite Fuselage” Aircraft. In any event, by applying Mega-TempTM Aircraft Insulation to the Interior of the Fuselage, the aircraft will consistently stay warmer in ANY cold temperature forecasted. A warmer cockpit will allow for instrumentation to operate properly when cold starting the airplane up as well. If, an aircraft has power loss, passengers will stay warmer inside  the Mega-TempTM Treated Cabin than with other Insulation Products.

Also, to be beneficially installed, application of Mega-TempTM Insulation to new Airport Buildings will keep them warmer in the winter.
Private investors, can successfully create a Business Model that will bring them  into this Major Undertaking. Investments in funding of existing Russian Aircraft Airlines or Operators [large or small] or in Airport Construction are possibilities.

The Russian Far East offers an enormous number of Investment Opportunities for those who want to Economically Prosper. Russia’s able leadership can help facilitate the process for Investors.

Reference: http://tinyurl.com/lh9wqk7

Airline Passengers’ Behavior Screening of Little Value

News Analysis: Airline Passengers’ Behavior Screening is of little value. The United States General Accounting Office has determined the Process of “Next-To-No-Value”. All too often, Important Criteria in establishing such a methodology may be ignored. As examples: “Are passengers exhausted and are acting differently because of this?” or “Are they irritable because of incessant crying by a baby during their flight?” or “Did the Airline Food ‘not agree with them?”. These simple Realities of Flight Situations occur daily. Would A Transportation Security Agency [TSA] Officer be aware of these Conditions Precedent to his first sight of a passenger at an airport? Absolutely not. It is highly likely that these ‘TSA’ “Behaviorists” place little value on such realities anyway.

Many people are of the firm idea that the Overwhelming Amount Of Money spent on “Airport Security” is in reality a “Job Employment Project” by the U.S. Federal Government. ‘TSA’ employees would be considered ‘Unemployed’ without their hire by this Agency [and be shown as such on Federal Labor Statistics]. This reality would be of great embarrassment to the ‘White House’ in Washington, D.C. of course.

One must ask: For the Billions of Dollars spent EACH YEAR on “Airport Security” for “Catching ‘Terrorists'” [as this Federal Program was initially touted], how many REAL “Terrorists” are captured by ‘TSA’, EACH YEAR?

A Government can Ill-afford to Squander Away Scarce Monies, especially when it has a $17,000,000,000,000.00+ Deficit on its books. Reality.

Reference: http://tinyurl.com/kfzqpk8

Aluminum and the “Law of Supply and Demand”

News Analysis:  The “Law of Supply and Demand” [LSD] remains unassailable even regarding Non-Ferrous Aluminum.  The Bauxite Mining-Aluminum Smelting capacities of countries has far exceeded demand for the Metal. Since the ‘Supply’ Portion of ‘LSD’ has not been effectively curtailed, logic would dictate the ‘Demand’ Side be addressed. 

The light weight of Aluminum, in general, and more specifically the ‘Hybrid’ Aluminum-Lithium [which is even lighter] have been making steady in-roads in aircraft fabrication. As Metallurgists invent even lighter Aluminum Alloys the products should increase in Aircraft fabrication.

Ship Construction is another important market on the “Demand Side’ of Aluminum. Primarily “Plate Stock” in designation [rather than typical ‘Sheet Stock’ for aircraft’ fabrication] much greater tonnage can be ‘digested’ through its use in this industry. Since Saline-Induced Corrosion is substantially mitigated by using Non-Ferrous Aluminum, its acceptability should be enhanced.

Additionally, its ease of being machined and/or formed may reduce ‘Touch Labor” as compared to Steel.

Demand for Aluminum is a viable proposition for the Automobile Industry. Sheet stock is lighter in weight than steel [which has been the mainstay of automobile fabrication].  By merely adding or substituting totally, body components with Aluminum, better fuel saving is realized by drivers. Great tonnage of current Aluminum Stockpiles could readily be absorbed by this Industry.

Railroad “Box-Cars” made from Aluminum would consume vast amounts of the metal. The cars, then as-made, would be lighter and allow a Locomotive to pull more of them than heavier Steel cars. 

If the Government and Aluminum Supply Holders emphasize these other Demand uses, “Equilibrium” can be achieved. These “Demand” Industries are the largest potential consumers of the Metal. To resolve the current “Supply” Problem quickly, they should not be ignored.

Reference: http://www.bjreview.com.cn/business/txt/2013-11/11/content_577151.htm

Aurora Airlines Debuts Siberia-Wide Travel

News Analysis:  Aurora Airlines debuts Siberia-wide travel for this remote area of Russia.The Russia Far East, with Khabarovsk and Vladivostok, being its important business cities, should see an increase in Russian as well as Foreigners travelers.  The beauty of Siberia along with the graciousness of its residents should act as a ‘Catalyst for Commerce’. Additionally, Aurora Airlines decision to increase its fleet with Safe and Reliable Airbus A319 Aircraft will give passengers Customer  Confidence.

The Challenging Environment of Siberia during the Winter, may be overcome through the use of Mega-Temp™ Insulation in its aircraft, buildings, buses, trains, and such. The Siberian-Proven Mega-Temp™ Technology should  be employed wherever Severe Weather is to be expected. This Insulation has performed extremely well in Siberian Mining Trucks for many years and can do the same for the other mentioned applications.

As more people  visit various areas of Siberia via Aurora Airlines, Foreign Investment should quickly occur. Businessmen with foresight should consider the Russian Far East as a “Honeypot” of Investment Opportunities.

The desire of President Vladimir Putin, along with Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev, to quickly develop Siberia means Investors will have those  very capable leaders to encourage Government Personnel to move forward. Already, Dmitry Medvedev has assumed the  lead of a “Far East Development Authority”.

Vladimir Putin’s Resoluteness is legendary internationally; A better ally, in a World Leader, it has been said,  one cannot hope to find. As development grows in Siberia, an Entrepreneur can rely on his and Dmitry Medvedev’s leaderships to ‘make things work’ towards Siberia’s future prosperity.

Reference: http://tinyurl.com/ma6zqpp

Emirates Airline Gives Engineering Trainees a Unique “Hands-On” Learning Experience

News Analysis:  Emirates Airlines Engineering Trainees are getting a One-of-a-Kind Opportunity to better comprehend elements of Aircraft Construction. This build activity, albeit, rudimentary, nevertheless provides the impetus for ‘Seeds of Thought’ to germinate by the students. Required of good Aircraft Engineers is the ability to understand Systemically not only what has been built [Airbus A380, for example] but moreover, HOW IT WAS BUILT.

Learning about some of the Inherent ‘Frailties’ of Composites: The trainees “Drilling Problems” as well as many other Aircraft Industry known: i.e., Delamination due to stress; Adhesive degeneration caused by Solar Radiation Exposure at ‘Cruise’ [thereby leading to possible delamination]; Severe Carbon/Carbon Surface Abrasion due to particulates in the air (sometimes more severe due to Volcanism) and [U.S. B2 Bombers Constant Maintenance Problems from particulates]; Cracking ‘like an Egg Shell’ when merely bumped [let alone “Belly Landing” due to faulty Landing Gear]; Questionable LONG TERM Repair Integrity without using an ‘Autoclave’ as in Initial Construction by the “Air Frame”; Composites do not last as long as metals due to the aforementioned; Non-Metallic Thermal Behavior leading to constant “Rain In The Plane” Conditions.

In the United States, Beech Aircraft, several year ago sold their Stylish-Designed “Starships” to the public. Reportedly in the Press, due to inherent problems with composites, ALL of their “Starships” were re-purchased from their customers and the aircraft were Scrapped [due to allegedly Potential Legal Liability]; Production of the Starship, of course, ceased. “Rain in the Plane” was Newspaper Reported to be severe. Beech Aircraft Company is to be commended for not putting the public at risk. One can  read about this “Starship” Project, and its unfortunate end, using the Internet. This Aircraft History is not discussed by those parties selling Composite Aircraft.

The “Gain” of using Composites to the Airlines is “Lighter Weight” vs. the MANY ‘Frailties’ inherent in  that material. Some forget that “Metal’s Behavior Is Predictable” [due to its long and reliable usage in Aircraft Construction]. This should be realistically evaluated by Airlines.

Emirates Airline, with its trainees learning about the aforementioned Attributes of Composites, as well as other aircraft related subjects is to be lauded for its “Out-Of-The-Box” Thinking. 

Reference: http://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/emirates-builds-its-own-aircraft-1.1253041

Airline Order Smaller Aircraft Passenger Seats for More Revenue

News Analysis:  The smaller seats, particularly in “Coach Class”, while allowing the airline to carry more passengers, increase customer dissatisfaction due to physical discomfort of the passenger seats. Since many airlines always ask: “What are the other airlines doing?” they follow the leaders [by installing narrower seats] rather than lead the followers [with installation of wider seats]. An innovative management of an airline should realize that passenger comfort is an important goal to develop repeat customers.  Rather than trying to put “many sheep in the barn” they should attempt to provide their customers with “Coach Class Comfort Second To None”. In the long term, those airlines will prosper with both repeat customers as well as new customers who are tired of being treated like sheep at other airlines.

Reference: http://tinyurl.com/kkccjd4

Vietnam Purchases American Aircraft Engines

News Analysis: Vietnam fought America at a cost of over 50,000 American lives. Today it is purchasing aircraft engines as well as airplanes of U.S. manufacture. This is good trade for both countries.

One can only hope that continued rapprochement with other countries would lead America to its former international lead on all continents. Commerce between countries is better than chaos between them.

Reference: http://tinyurl.com/n5gkcvp

How to Scrap a Composite Commercial Aircraft

News Analysis: A “25 to 30” year life [or sooner] of composite aircraft necessitates they be environmentally disposed.

Carbon/Carbon aircraft have inherent problems not found with metal aircraft [such as delamination due to stress or  to high energy solar exposure while in flight]. The U.S. Air Force spends millions of dollars a year on composite fuselage protection of the B-2 Bomber. Now, it is seeking $55 Billion for a new bomber.

Perhaps: A possibly shorter life expectancy; more costly fuselage repairs [from the aforementioned]; and, ‘Egg Shell’ disintegration if there is a failure of the landing gear to work causing a “belly landing” will get airlines to re-think. Now, the public will be subjected to ‘repairs’ of damaged commercial aircraft not time-tested by the Airframe.

The airlines being  enamored with the marketed value of a “lighter aircraft” that ‘will reduce fuel burn’ is out of balance with the other issues mentioned. Additionally, the price of fuel is based on supply and demand like any other commodity. New sources of supply of oil are forthcoming presently. The price of aviation fuel will reduce as the supply is increased. Then, how valuable was the fuel cost element compared to the hundreds of millions of dollars spent for the ‘Composite’ aircraft and its inherent frailties?  Reality.

Reference: http://tinyurl.com/n457u4r