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GLG Topic: Airlines

The Airlines Industry is the business sector that provides the systematic transportation by air of passengers and freight. Airlines lease or own their aircraft with which to transport passengers and freight. Airline services can be categorized as being intercontinental, intracontinental or domestic and may be operated as scheduled services or charters.

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Terry Erskine, Independent Consultant, Terry M. ErskineTerry Erskine
Independent Consultant
Terry M. Erskine

Terry Erskine is an independent consultant in the airline industry. Most recently he was the Vice President of Labor Relations at Delta Airlines. He has more than 30 years of experience in airline industry including senior corporate officer at Delta and Northwest Airlines. Mr. Erskine has managed legal,...

Tim Coombs, Managing Director, Aviation EconomicsTim Coombs
Managing Director
Aviation Economics

Tim Coombs, BS, is the Managing Director of Aviation Economics, the London based consultancy specializing in airline and airport strategy in Europe. Mr. Coombs has carried out assignments for investment banks, venture capitalists, airlines, and airports. In 2003, he was part of the project team that...

Edwin Laird, Managing Director, Air Cargo Management GroupEdwin Laird
Managing Director
Air Cargo Management Group

Edwin Laird is Managing Director of Air Cargo Management Group (ACMG), a company he founded in 1978. Mr. Laird has more than 37 years of experience in the airline industry. He began his career with Seaboard World Airlines, where he held the position of District Manager of Midwest. Mr. Laird later held...

Kevin Michaels, Principal, AeroStrategy LLCKevin Michaels
Principal
AeroStrategy LLC

Kevin Michaels, PhD, is the Principal and Co-Founder of AeroStrategy, a firm providing consulting services to the aviation and aerospace industries. Dr. Michaels has 23 years of experience in the aviation industry. He also has experience in strategic planning and industrial marketing in the aerospace...

Edward Faberman, Partner & Co-Chair, Aviation, WILEY REIN LLPEdward Faberman
Partner & Co-Chair, Aviation
WILEY REIN LLP

Edward Faberman is a Partner and Co-Chair of the Aviation Practice at Wiley Rein in Washington, DC. He represents aviation clients on a variety of business, legislative and regulatory issues before the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), U.S. Department of Homeland Security/Transportation Security...

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GLG NewsSM Analysis: Airlines(?)

Opinions and analyses expressed in GLG News are solely those of the author. See the Terms of Use for details.
The new airline math | 04-24-2008
Analysis of: Delta and Northwest Post Losses on Revaluations | dealbook.blogs.nytimes.com
Author: Addison Schonland, Partner, Innovation Analysis Group

Writing down goodwill does not mean a great deal - it merely takes attention away from what really needs to be done. But big organizations and their proclivity for silo thinking are adding to industry risk.

Eos a victim of circumstances and time. | 04-28-2008
Analysis of: Eos Airlines Files for Bankruptcy | online.wsj.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor

Eos was a fine airline a pioneer in the service model for premium traffic. The ability of the airline to survive the current financial crisis on both sides of the atlantic became obvious very quickly. Is there a message for other airlines at this point?

U.S. Economic Woes Are Spilling Over To Airlines Elsewhere. | 05-09-2008
Analysis of: Airlines taking steps to cut jet fuel consumption | www.bizjournals.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor

Global Airline Profitability This Year Will Be Downgraded For The Fourth Time.   Asia-Pacific Aviation Is Best Placed To Withstand Global Economic Downturn. 

Are flights run low on fuel? Is the 757 being "over" used? | 04-24-2008
Analysis of: Continental transatlantic flights run low on fuel | www.guardian.co.uk
Author: GLG Expert Contributor

The media is once again counting on scare tactics to get the readers or viewers they need.  With the last few days of dismal airline "loss" reports, how can we blame the operators to try and run a more efficient operation? 

Time to speak the unthinkable – Regulation | 04-17-2008
Analysis of: Airline Deal Isn't Done Yet | online.wsj.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor

The airline free market has been a mixed blessing at best. With the air transportation system so vital the the economic welfare of the USA, it is time to evalute alternative solutions to the airline pricing mess. Airlines must not be subsidized by their shareholders to act irresponsibly with capital....

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