Monthly Archives: December 2016

Airlines provide a lesson in pricing for ocean carriers

Lawrence J. Gross, president, Gross Transportation Consulting | Dec 30, 2016 10:23AM EST Article source: http://www.joc.com/maritime-news/container-lines/airlines-provide-lesson-pricing-ocean-carriers_20161230.html

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Sidecar Soiree Plans Inaugural “Burnin’ Gas & Floating’ Hacks” March 31-April 2

Join Sidecar Soiree March 31st- April 2nd in Fredericksburg, Texas, the gateway to the iconic Texas Hill Country. Enjoy scenic rides, tasty foods, live music and the camaraderie that only a sidecar rig can bring. All models and brands of … Continue reading

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Marvin Douglas “Dougie” Rogers

Marvin Douglas Dougie Rogers, age 57, of West Washington Street, Grafton, WV, passed away Sunday, December 25, 2016, at the Wallace B. Murphy Nursing Care Facility. He was born May 27, 1959, in Grafton, WV, a son of Marvin Augustus … Continue reading

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Report: Hamas Drone Engineer Allegedly Assassinated by Mossad for Developing Unmanned Suicide Seacraft to …

Gas drilling off the coast of Israel. Photo: www.drillingcontractor.org via Flickr.com. The assassination of Hamas drone engineer Mohammed Alzoari in Tunisia earlier this month — widely attributed to Mossad agents — was spurred by his work to develop deadly unmanned seacraft … Continue reading

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Boeing Stock Could Suffer From 777 Production Cut

As the world’s largest plane maker, Boeing (NYSE: BA) makes a lot of airplanes — but not all airplanes are created equal. Continue Reading Below From the smallish 737 to the jumbo-sized 747 and (perhaps confusingly) highest-numbered but only mid-sized … Continue reading

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This plane was lost but now is found — will it fly again?

WATERLOO REGION — A 49-year-old airplane that’s been around the world sits in pieces in a Breslau hangar. It has no engines, seats, instruments, or radio. The paint is faded. Others might see a wreck. Sameer Haqqi sees a dream … Continue reading

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New year will challenge Boeing to power through downturn in orders

As 2016 closes, the global airline industry has entered a down cycle, confirming that the new boss at Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Kevin McAllister, will have a rough introduction to the job with no honeymoon period. Slumping airplane sales — especially … Continue reading

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