What’s That Sound ?

It’s the sound of the worm turning.

Airlines as FAA Customers?

”In the free enterprise system which we all enjoy in the U.S., it’s almost an article of faith that profit-driven companies that answer to the bottom line and market forces can deliver goods and services more efficiently than government can. Sometimes that’s true, sometimes it isn’t. A recent example of the latter is the slow speed train wreck of Lockheed-Martin taking over the flight service system. “

I hope I don’t need to remind you that the controllers warned you. And AOPA supported it.

Just in case you think all is well and we’re going to sit around the campfire and sing “Kumbaya”...think again. Everything isn’t turning up roses yet.

FAA receives Armstrong privatization request


”The federal government has taken the first step allowing the city to transfer management of Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport into private hands.“

Most folks, however, are starting to get the Flick even if New Orleans is a little behind the times.

”Congress cleared the way for privatizing airport management in 1997. Chicago’s Midway Airport was the first major facility to apply for private status in 2006. The proposal collapsed in April when organizers failed to attract investors for the $2.5 billion endeavor, with the mired economy blamed for the lack of interest. “

Or maybe they just ran out of money. Gee...how’d that happen ?

Don Brown
September 22, 2009