Tax woes pulling downIndia's airlines Feb 20, 2008
Air India, the country's largest airline, has ordered 68 wide-bodied Boeing aircraft, including 27 of the new Boeing 787 Dreamliners; Leading private carrier Jet Airways is buying 43 new Boeing aircraft. The deals together are worth $15 billion. (Asia Times Online)
Jet Airways to raise $800 million Jan 29, 2008
MUMBAI: Jet Airways Ltd, India's top private carrier, expects to complete a delayed rights issue in the next couple of months despite turbulent global markets, a senior company official said on Tuesday. Jet, which last year put a $400 million rights issue on hold because of a global credit crunch, will kickstart the process in two weeks and close the issue 90 days later, KG Vishwanath, senior general manager of investor relations said. (India Times)
Slice of Singapore in Bengal heartland Jan 23, 2008
The airline, alongwith low-cost private carrier Deccan, is even keen to operate flights from the Durgapur-Asansol industrial belt. Loading. (India Times, India)
* World News Quick Take Jan 22, 2008
He said crews from flag carrier Thai Airways and private carrier Bangkok Airlines would submit a letter of protest to Culture Minister Khaisri Sri-aroon. War of Angels follows the trials and tribulations of a crew of beautiful flight attendants and married pilots, and the various love triangles that ensue. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Air India seeks compensation from Boeing Jan 20, 2008
While Air India has booked 27 of these aircraft, private carrier Jet Airways has placed orders for 10. Boeing has won orders for a total of 817 Dreamliners from 53 customers so far. (Economic Times)
Pvt equity funds want to buy stake in Wadia's GoAir Jan 17, 2008
NEW DELHI: Wadias-promoted GoAir has been approached by various private equity players for acquisition of a minority stake, while valuing the low-cost private carrier at $400 million (about Rs 1,600 crore). Global consulting firm Ernst and Young, on behalf of other players, has approached the company and Wadias have held discussions with them, market sources said. (India Times, India -- Intl Business)
GoM yet to reach consensus on aviation policy Jan 4, 2008
While Jet Airways is the only private carrier which matches this eligibility criteria and launched global operations, Kingfisher-Air Deccan combine is a front-runner in getting the approval as the erstwhile low-cost carrier will be completing five years of domestic operations later this year. A majority of the ten-member GoM are learnt to have favoured continuance of the prevailing norms, opposing the Civil Aviation Ministry proposal to become the nodal agency for deciding on the issue on a... (Economic Times)
Alitalia board picks Air France-KLM's bid Dec 23, 2007
The decision came after a board meeting, which lasted almost seven hours and saw Air France-KLM win out over a rival offer presented by the AP Holding, the parent company of Italy's biggest private carrier Air One. The board's decision is, in fact, only a suggestion to the government which has the final word on the sale of the Treasury Ministry's controlling 49. (Xinhuanet, China)
Vietnam's 1st pvt carrier to fly in '09 Dec 20, 2007
Vietnam's first private carrier to fly in 2009-Intl Business-Business-The Times of India ... Vietnam's first private carrier to fly in 200920 Dec 2007, 1041 hrs IST ... The government has said it would license the number of private carriers in the next five years to meet air travel demand, which is expected to grow 20 percent annually. (India Times, India)
India, Hong Kong fly in more freedom Dec 20, 2007
Jet Airways, the only private carrier of the country having a strong foothold across the world, is also looking at aggressively expanding its international operation. Other stories in this section. (Economic Times)
Jet Airways buys five more A330-200s Dec 12, 2007
MUMBAI (Reuters) - Jet Airways India Ltd, the country's top private carrier, said on Tuesday it had exercised an option to buy five additional Airbus A330-200 aircraft, as it replaces its fleet and adds new routes. Jet had previously bought 10 A330-200 aircraft in 2005. (Reuters India)
Ship cookies with care Dec 2, 2007
Sturdiness is key: Whether shipped by the U.S. Postal Service or a private carrier, your package will travel along sundry conveyer belts, be exposed to hot and cold, get handled by several people and possibly rattle for many miles in the back of a truck. The best types: The UPS Store recommends molasses cookies, peanut butter cookies, shortbread, sugar cookies, brownies, biscotti and puffed rice treats. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Massage Organization Review: ABMP Nov 21, 2007
of Fort Smith, Arkansas says, "I chose AMBP for a number of reasons, the most primary was that I was able to get my membership AND professional liability insurance AND P&C insurance for the contents of my office for [less than] I had just been quoted ...for P&C coverage ALONE by a private carrier. That, combined with the wealth of information and resources on their website, sold me!As for improvements, I really have no suggestions at this time...". of Los Alamitos, California has been a member... (Suite101.com)
BPD: Phone scams target elderly locals Nov 21, 2007
Holland reported Wednesday that an unknown individual called and told a local senior citizen to be expecting a large check by a private carrier. The elderly woman was told that she would be contacted by the Internal Revenue Service and, because of the size of the check, she would be expected to pay taxes on it. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
More of this story Nov 16, 2007
We had an individual call and tell one of our senior citizens to be expecting a large check by a private carrier. She was also told that she would be contacted by the Internal Revenue Service and, because of the size of the check, she would be expected to pay taxes on it, Holland told the E-E.. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
UB to raise Rs 1320 crore; Jet eyes $3-bn revenue Oct 31, 2007
Revenues of India's largest private carrier are expected to more than double to $3 billion in three years from the current $1. 4 billion Naresh Goyal, chairman of Jet Airways said on the sidelines of Fortune Global Forum on Tuesday. (Financial Express)
India's airlinesget a shakeover Oct 16, 2007
This April, India's largest private carrier, Jet Airways, bought rival Air Sahara for $340 million, after an earlier deal went sour. Jet Airways has ordered 20 Boeing 737-800 aircraft to add to a fleet of 60. (Asia Times Online)
The Latest Municipal Fiber Fight Sep 30, 2007
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Harrison County Sheriff's Department Accident Report Sep 18, 2007
8/26/07 * 2:00 p.m. Ralph Clemson Kelley, IV, 19, Portsmouth, was transported to Community Memorial Hospital by private carrier as the result of a one-vehicle accident that occurred on Hwy. 44. (Missouri Valley Times News, IA)
Jet allowed to fly to Gulf Sep 16, 2007
NEW DELHI: The Union Government on Friday announced its approval for opening up the lucrative Gulf route to private carrier Jet Airways, promoted by Naresh Goyal ... The government decision is likely to move other private carriers like Air Deccan-Kingfisher combine and SpiceJet to lobby for opening international routes for them as well though according to the present policy and norms the domestic carriers should have completed five years of operations and have a fleet of at least 20 aircraft. (Hindu)
Government bias to widen Jet's Gulf with AI Sep 10, 2007
Jet Airways, the only private carrier having the right to fly on all foreign routes, may have to stay content with less-lucrative sectors in the Gulf while Air-India and Air India Express may get exclusive rights to the more attractive, high-revenue routes ... In 2004, the government allowed private carriers to operate globally but not the Gulf. (India Times)
* Jet hijackers with suspected ties to al-Qaeda charged Aug 24, 2007
The pair on Saturday commandeered the plane operated by Turkish private carrier Atlas Jet shortly after it took off from the breakaway Turkish-held north of Cyprus for Istanbul. Claiming they were al-Qaeda members and wielding a fake bomb made of modelling clay, the hijackers demanded the plane be diverted to Iran or Syria, but the pilots landed in Antalya saying they had to refuel. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Turkey charges two over plane hijacking Aug 23, 2007
The pair on Saturday commandered the plane operated by Turkish private carrier Atlas Jet shortly after it took off from the breakaway Turkish-held north of Cyprus for Istanbul. Claiming they were Al-Qaeda members and wielding a fake bomb made of modelling clay, the hijackers demanded the plane be diverted to Iran or Syria, but the pilots landed in Antalya on the ground that they had to refuel. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Jet to spread its wings overseas Aug 7, 2007
Naresh Goel's Jet has spread its wings a little more by being the first Indian private carrier to connect US, and has also promised to chart other overseas destinations. Aviation sector is getting hot, Vijay Mallya has been lobbying for a license to fly overseas even though his Kingfisher Airlines is just two years old compared to five years required by the norms. (NDTV.com)
Cut home premiums, state tells insurers Aug 1, 2007
TALLAHASSEE - Prodded by a tough-talking Gov. Charlie Crist, state regulators said Tuesday that they have rejected a proposed 7 percent rate reduction by State Farm Insurance Co., insisting that Florida's largest private carrier of homeowners policies can do better. "It's a new day, and they're not getting their way anymore," Crist said of the insurance industry. (Orlando Sentinel -- Business)
Homeowner Insurance Problems Have Not Gone Away Jul 21, 2007
To compound further problems, State Farm, the state's largest private carrier, announced this week it would cut 50,000 coastal polices. Mark Jacobson, a senior vice president at HBA Insurance Group, said, "State Farm has too much capacity in certain areas, too much risk. They've made a business decision to do it.". (WFOR.com, FL)
Delivery's rural, free, at present anyway Jul 16, 2007
"No current private carrier can compete.". Experience, however, suggests that little is sacred in this era of outsourcing and cost-slashing. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Badal plans boards to firm up industry Jul 15, 2007
Is this new strategy for Jet to further stabilise itself in razor-sharp competitive aviation sector, or is Goyal concerned that another private carrier may steal a march over Jet. GMRs contract. (The Tribune)
What lies ahead for post office, mail delivery? Jul 8, 2007
Thats the heart and soul of the organization, no current private carrier can compete with it. . (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Mail delivery might soon be a memory Jul 7, 2007
That's the heart and soul of the organization no current private carrier can compete with it. " But, he added, "it may or may not be a government organization. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
What's the Future for Post Office? Jul 7, 2007
Tony Conway, a longtime postal manager who now heads the Alliance of Nonprofit Mailers, said he expects the Postal Service to "evolve, probably into more of a focus on the strength of the organization, which is its delivery network. That's the heart and soul of the organization, no current private carrier can compete with it.". Jump to page: 1. (Newsday -- Politics)
Jet to consider $400 mn rights issue Jun 19, 2007
MUMBAI: Jet Airways Ltd will consider a rights equity issue on June 26 to raise up to $400 million, the country's top private carrier said on Tuesday, as it seeks to expand overseas and rehaul a recent acquisition. Jet, which has nearly a third of the Indian market, is launching more overseas routes in the face of growing competition in the fast-expanding domestic aviation market. (India Times)
Italy allows U.S. private equity firm back into Alitalia bidding Jun 19, 2007
That sparked fears the auction would be left with just Air One, a much smaller private carrier whose annual revenues do not match up to Alitalia's annual losses. Alitalia shares, which slid on Monday over fears the auction might collapse, extended their losses on Tuesday and were down 1. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
* Business booms for budget carriers Jun 18, 2007
Air Bagan, Myanmar's largest private carrier, launched its first international flight last month linking Bangkok with Yangon. Deals are also in the works for direct flights between Cambodia's Angkor temple town of Siem Reap and Myanmar's top tourist spots Bagan and Mandalay. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Executive Decisions: Cornish weighs in on relationship with court, need for occupational tax Jun 14, 2007
While expensive, Cornish said he would not consider using a private carrier, similar to what s done in Mercer County ... It would be a shame to go with a private carrier. (Lawrenceburg Anderson News, KY)
Go Air passengers create ruckus as snag delays flight May 9, 2007
AHMEDABAD: Angry passengers on Tuesday created a ruckus at the Sardar Patel airport here after they faced inconvenience when a technical problem delayed a flight of private carrier Go Air. Mumbai-bound passengers of Go Air's Delhi-Ahmedabad-Mumbai flight had a heated argument with staff of the no-frills airline and ransacked its counter after the technical problem left them stranded inside the aircraft for over three hours, airport sources said. (Daily News & Analysis)
Ayr To Consider Noise Ordinance May 6, 2007
The fire company was recently criticized for the borough s increase in workers compensation rates due to cancellation of the policy by its private carrier. The reason for the cancellation was the number of claims made on the policy. (Fulton County News, PA)
State lets Citizens insurer become more competitive May 5, 2007
Under the bill (SB 2498), Florida homeowners will be able to choose to buy coverage from Citizens even if they have an offer from a private carrier, provided that the company's rates are at least 15 percent higher. The bill also will prevent Citizens from raising its rates until Jan. 1, 2009, and includes language designed to preserve its tax-exempt status. (Orlando Sentinel -- News)
Insurance policies canceled Apr 22, 2007
Augustine, said Friday that some canceled homeowners are able to buy coverage from another private carrier, but others run to Citizen's Property Insurance Corp., a state-run carrier whose rates are artificially low by state law. Proctor said the public needs to know about this. (The St. Augustine Record)
Jet signs deal with Sahara Group for takeover of Air Sahara Apr 13, 2007
MUMBAI: Private carrier Jet Airways on Thursday signed a renewed deal to take over competitor Air Sahara, after the offer received the sanction of a three-member arbitration panel here. The deal was signed after the panel comprising British Judge Lord Stein and Supreme Court Justices S P Bharucha and Jeevan Reddy, vetted the draft proposal prepared by Jet and Sahara. (India Times, India -- Intl Business)
Borough Council Tackles Full Agenda Apr 13, 2007
Council members briefly discussed borough and fire company workers' compensation claims and the fact that their policy was dropped by a private carrier and must now be picked up using the more expensive state fund. The premium for the insurance will likely go from about $28,000 per year to more than $40,000 per year or a more than 40 percent increase. (Fulton County News, PA)
Court asks govt to submit papers on Jet-Sahara merger Apr 6, 2007
MUMBAI: Private carrier Jet Airways, whose plans to acquire Air Sahara fell through due to absence of security clearance, on Thursday secured a direction from the Bombay High Court, under which the Centre has to furnish documents related to the merger process. A single member bench of Justice Anoop V Mehta directed the ministry of civil aviation and the director general of civil aviation to produce documents, including those on security clearance and internal notes, regarding the failed merger... (India Times)
A step back in time| Mar 18, 2007
It has agreed to allow new international flights to China and Thailand by private carrier Air Bagan, which could start in April. Tour operators say bookings have been up for the peak travel season, which began in October and will end in May. (iAfrica.com)
More in S. Fla. may jump into state pool Feb 7, 2007
The massive insurance reform bill that was passed last month allows homeowners covered by a private carrier to opt into Citizens if they're paying rates 25 percent higher than what the state-run insurer charges. And, under a ruling last fall that's now in the law, Citizens customers don't have to leave if they receive a notice transferring coverage to a private insurer that wants to hit them with a 25 percent or higher increase. (The Miami Herald)
Citizens bent on fixing service Jan 29, 2007
"They're not going to love us because the premiums are so high, but hopefully they'll respect our service,'' said Bruce Douglas, chairman of Citizens' board. Have questions for Citizens? We've got answers Q. I am a current Citizens policyholder and already have paid the higher premiums that went into effect Jan. 1. Will I get a refund? A. Citizen will automatically mail you a refund. It has not set a date to start mailing refunds but expects it will be in March. Q. I just received my renewal... (The Palm Beach Post)
As rate questions linger, Crist visits 'inspiration' Jan 26, 2007
Turpin is insured by State Farm, the state's largest private carrier. State Farm has said its rates may only fall by 7 percent, which Turpin said would still leave him struggling. (Herald-Tribune)
Legislators pass plan promising 10% to 55% cuts in property insurance rates Jan 24, 2007
"If the private carrier can't sharpen its pencil and come down in rates, the consumer will have a choice," said Sen. Jeff Atwater, R-North Palm Beach, who pushed hard to reduce Citizens' rates. (Sun-Sentinel.com)
Reform leaves some with uneasy feeling Jan 24, 2007
I know that's a concern to everybody," he added. The extra cash earmarked for the industry, however, would allow State Farm, which insures 1 million Florida homeowners, to reduce overall policies by an average 7 percent, with cuts of at least 19 percent expected for windstorm coverage. Lawmakers also agreed to erase Citizens' rate hikes they OK'd just last spring, a 56 percent average increase slated to take effect in March, and rebate and delay for at least a year a roughly 20 percent average... (Orlando Sentinel -- Business)
Tentative insurance deal would curb rates Jan 22, 2007
But the prospect of expanding Citizens' role drew strong opposition from private carriers ... "We're willing to compete," said Mark Delegal, a lobbyist for State Farm Florida, the state's largest private carrier ... While Citizens could gain free entry to the catastrophe fund, lawmakers also agreed to provide the same kind of backup insurance to private carriers at deeply discounted rates. (Orlando Sentinel)
Citizens bailout by state is put on table Jan 20, 2007
However, legislators working to reconcile attempts to offer savings to customers of private insurers discovered proposals on the table may fall short for the state's largest private carrier, State Farm. The Florida subsidiary already relies on its parent company to buy backup insurance and wouldn't be interested in buying Florida's offer of reinsurance, in return for a 25 percent rate reduction, unless the price is low or free. (Miami Herald)
A downside to heralded HPV drug: Cost, access Jan 18, 2007
Pediatricians say Independence Blue Cross, the major private carrier in Southeastern Pennsylvania, pays significantly less than Highmark Blue Shield or Capital Blue Cross, which cover other parts of the state. "It's the difference between losing your shirt and breaking even," said Reading pediatrician Mark Reuben, author of an American Academy of Pediatrics report on vaccine costs. (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Taxes worse than insurance rates, rental property owner says Jan 14, 2007
The legislature needs to ammend the requirement of citizens insurance of having the rate higher than the highest private carrier premimum. If the private sectors doesnt want to offer a competive rate, than restrict these carriers from doing any insurance business in the state. (Pensacola News Journal)
Different views of insurance prices Jan 14, 2007
"-- Paul Quinlan_______THE CONDO OWNERSNancy and Steve SchlossbergThe Schlossbergs paid about $900,000 four years ago for their fifth-floor condominium overlooking Sarasota Bay. When a private carrier took over their policy from Citizens Property Insurance Corp., the state insurer of last resort, their premium jumped 93 percent, to $3,781."You begin to think, can I afford to live here. " Nancy Schlossberg said.-- Paul Quinlan______THE HOMEOWNERSKen and Mabel LeberAfter retiring from the Navy,... (Herald-Tribune)
A cure for spiraling healthcare costs Jan 2, 2007
To limit administrative costs, the insurance for high-cost patients will continue to be operated by their original private carriers. To give the private carrier an incentive to avoid over paying for care, the state should limit its reinsurance to 75 percent of the cost of any care above a certain threshold -- say, $50,000. (Boston Globe)
Spain warns it will have zero tolerance for airline safety breaches Dec 27, 2006
The two-year-old private carrier, which flies mainly between Spain, Latin America and Romania, had come under considerable criticism in recent months for delays that left hundreds of passengers stranded at airports for days on end. Authorities acknowledge Air Madrid's Spanish fleet had been under daily scrutiny for over six months due to safety concerns. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
US airline joins China carrier to create new venture Dec 22, 2006
Meanwhile, Tianjian-based Okay Airways, China's first private carrier, signed a deal for 30 Xinzhou-60 jets earlier this year to develop its regional routes. China Eastern Airlines Group said it also planned to build regional networks with Hubei Province's Wuhan as its hub. (China Daily)
UK on radioactive health scare alert Dec 1, 2006
The fourth plane is a Boeing 737 leased to Russian private carrier Transaero airlines which arrived at Heathrow on Thursday, Reid said. British Airways said late on Thursday that the plane in Moscow had been given clearance by Britain's Civil Aviation Authority to fly back to London, where it will arrive on Friday, for testing. (iAfrica.com)
Radiation 'found at 12 locations' Nov 30, 2006
Officials were also interested in a fourth plane - a Boeing 737 leased to a Russian private carrier, Transaero, which landed at Heathrow airport this morning. A spokeswoman for the airliner said that no toxic substance had been found on board. (Yahoo News -- Espionage & Intelligence)
Radiation found at 12 locations in Russian spy probe Nov 30, 2006
In addition a fourth plane, a Boeing 737 leased to Russian private carrier Transaero airlines arrived at Heathrow on Thursday morning, he said. When questioned after his statement, Mr Reid said there was one other Russian plane they may be "interested in". (ABC News Online, Australia -- Just In)
Village seeks public input on transfer station Nov 24, 2006
Murphy has also explored the option of contracting with a private carrier, and taking the village out of the business of trash collection altogether. That would be more expensive. (Pawling News Chronicle, NY)
Sep 7: Jet gets clean chit on security from UK » Nov 17, 2006
Jet gets security nod from UK Govt : HindustanTimes. Friday, November 10, 2006. (Hindustan Times, India)
Jet clears US security hurdle Nov 16, 2006
NEW DELHI: The US State Department has given security clearance to India's Jet Airways, enabling the private carrier to launch flights to America. The clearance was formally granted to the premier private carrier by the Department of Transportation after the State Department said the airline had passed security, sources said. (India Times)
Harsh battleThe view from the world's highest battleground Nov 14, 2006
A private carrier brings food and ration, kerosene and fuel for the troops. From Thoise supplies are flown up by helicopters to around 16,000ft (4,876 metres) where over four-fifths of the Indian troops in Siachen are stationed. (BBC News -- South Asia)
Action to be taken against Jolie pilot Nov 8, 2006
JODHPUR: With the Jodhpur air traffic control confirming that the helicopter carrying Hollywood couple Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt had landed at the Umed Bhawan Palace Hotel without its permission, the district administration has sought directions from the Rajasthan government to initiate action against the unidentified private carrier. They said the licence of the chopper's pilot might be suspended and the carrier penalised. (India Times, India -- Community News)
'There is no safe place in Florida' Oct 27, 2006
"Private carriers are nearly out of insuring near the coast, Miller said. Citizens Property Insurance Co., the state-run agency, is often the only coastal option. With Citizens, everyone pays."Almost everything on your barrier islands is Citizens," Miller said. "That's where you're at. No private carrier is going to write. (Pensacola News Journal)
