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For Marines at the Al Asad Air Station in Iraq, running base security is a never ending mission. Calling it serious would be a grave understatement, and anyone who attempts to cross these warriors treads on dangerous ground. It's a job normally performed by military police, but today the roles are filled mostly by Marines with other military occupational specialties, or MOS's, primarily related to aviation. Sgt. Michael Delrosario is one of the Marines charged with security at this important military installation. "It's a lot of different kid of training, a lot of different things going on, it takes a lot of getting used to. It's a lot of really different MOS's from air crews, from bulk fuel, some people are drill instructors that just came off the drill field, so it's kind of different. Part of that job involves working with the Iraqi people, both soldiers and police and civilians. The Marines gave different reviews of this unique culture of people, and the assessments were wide ranging.

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http://www.globalchange.com Budget airlines will survive – but expect consolidation. Future of Easyjet and Ryanair – competition from smaller carriers. Expect convergence between traditional airlines (cutting cost) and budget airlines (slightly more comfortable, and higher seat prices). But the two kinds of airlines will remain different. Future of airlines and aviation industry. Fall in average price paid per seat over last 15 years despite oil price rises. Average load factors, price per seat, revenues from air freight, additional hold baggage, in-flight meals, in-flight entertainment, priority boarding, wheelchair assistance and other extras. Fuel surcharges apply to most airlines but some budget airlines use newer aircraft to increase fuel efficiency and fewer empty seats means more passenger miles per ton of carbon dioxide emissions. Expect average cost per seat paid by average air traveller to continue to fall as traditional airlines become much more efficient. Comment by Futurist keynote conference speaker Patrick Dixon.

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http://employmentcrossing.com The growing financial crisis is hitting the aviation industry hard, as Americans cancel travel plans and companies stop booking expensive business flights. More and more Americans are cutting down on consumption and are seen shifting to cheaper alternatives like railroads, according to iStockAnalyst.com. In August, the 19 biggest commercial airlines flew 60 million passengers, three million fewer than the same period a year ago. Airlines have also been cutting capacity – measured in available seat miles – in order to counter the higher cost of jet fuel. The biggest drop was observed at American Eagle’s San Juan, Puerto Rico-based Executive Airlines, which saw its traffic declining by double digits. Total September traffic fell 21.9% on a 17% slash in capacity. Alaska Airlines was the sole airline to report a gain in passenger traffic. The Air Transport Association estimates that U.S. airline losses will total $7-10 billion for 2008.

Floodwater from Hurricane Ike damaged planes at the Texas Aviation Hall of Fame in Galveston. Some exhibits were destroyed. Video by Jason Witmer. September 25, 2008

http://employmentcrossing.com The growing financial crisis is hitting the aviation industry hard, as Americans cancel travel plans and companies stop booking expensive business flights. More and more Americans are cutting down on consumption and are seen shifting to cheaper alternatives like railroads, according to iStockAnalyst.com. In August, the 19 biggest commercial airlines flew 60 million passengers, three million fewer than the same period a year ago. Airlines have also been cutting capacity – measured in available seat miles – in order to counter the higher cost of jet fuel. The biggest drop was observed at American Eagle’s San Juan, Puerto Rico-based Executive Airlines, which saw its traffic declining by double digits. Total September traffic fell 21.9% on a 17% slash in capacity. Alaska Airlines was the sole airline to report a gain in passenger traffic. The Air Transport Association estimates that U.S. airline losses will total $7-10 billion for 2008.