Author Archives: Writer

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. From the smallish 737 to the jumbo-sized 747 and (perhaps confusingly) highest-numbered but only mid-sized 787, the profitability of … Continue reading

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Feature – Kalona News – Lone Tree Flyers inviting new members

Most Sundays during the winter months you will find members of the Lone Tree Flyers in the old gym of the Lone Tree High School between 6 and 9 p.m. There, with hands glued to transmitters, they will be guiding … Continue reading

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Can Boeing (BA) Pull Off $17 Billion Iran Air Deal?

In a bid to expand its international presence, The Boeing Company BA inked a high-value deal with Iran Air yesterday for 80 jetliners. Valued at $16.6 billion, this marks the first-of-its-kind transaction between a U.S. company and the Islamic Republic. … Continue reading

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New Year holiday hell: Brit planes GROUNDED by extreme weather

Doug said: “They said all the flights are full. So we’ve got a new flight tomorrow, and they told us to book ourselves into a hotel – which we have to later claim back. “My point would be – at … Continue reading

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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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