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Post by Tarasdad on Apr 6, 2008 21:20:37 GMT
For those who may not have seen the news ATA Airlines (American Trans Air) ceased operations on April 3, 2008. They listed skyrocketing fuel costs and the loss of a vital military charter contract as the causes. The military charters accounted for roughly 70% of ATA's flights and helped cover the losses from their scheduled service. They were unable to secure an alternate source of funding and had no choice but to close down. Farewell, ATA. Gone, but not forgotten.     |
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Post by aerofoto - HJG Admin on Apr 7, 2008 2:59:28 GMT
Sad news indeed !  ATA used to pass through NZAA quite regularly each summer with L1011 aircraft .... on the New Zealand sector of around the world tourist charters. Something else less to look forward to photographing now .... unfortunately !  Mark C AKL/NZ |
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Post by kinshasaapp on Apr 7, 2008 15:09:36 GMT
Aloha Airlines, Big Sky, Skybus, and Alitalia are now all in the crapper as well.
Dagnabbit.
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Post by aerofoto - HJG Admin on Apr 7, 2008 21:42:27 GMT
YES .... WELL .... I think we're gonna start seeing a lot more of this too now .... unfortunately !  Mark C AKL/NZ |
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