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After Katrina: Physical Devastation Comes with More Woes for Airline Industry

Now that the winds have passed through the Florida and U.S. Gulf Coast cities and towns affected by Hurricane Katrina, airline industry watchers are counting up the multitude of ways in which the storm is adding more layers of woes for U.S. carriers.

Most directly, airlines lost days of operations to the affected regions, which included the popular South Florida vacation market and the central U.S. Gulf Coast. Particularly affected is Delta -- the biggest major carrier in the southeast, and the hurricane may have pushed that airline closer to bankruptcy. But also hit are any airline that serves Florida, with airlines like American, AirTran, JetBlue, and Southwest particularly affected.

With the city still under water and deaths perhaps into the thousands, New Orleans still has not had commercial air service resumed. When it does, it remains to be seen how quickly the French Quarter tourism market will bounce back since the city's tourism infrastructure was devastated. Also badly hit was the tourism infrastructure of Gulfport-Biloxi, Mississippi. The area is home to several casino resorts, most of which have suffered damage. Airlines are continuing to cancel flights to both destinations.

But perhaps more importantly for airlines as a whole, Katrina hit the Gulf of Mexico's oil industry, which contributes about a quarter of the United States' oil supply. Oil prices, already high, are now even higher and the Air Transport Association (ATA) says that jet fuel production has been cut 13 percent because of the storm.

By the end of the count, Katrina will have cost airlines -- particularly American airlines -- millions.
 
FAA downplays risk of US fuel shortages

US FAA moved yesterday to dispel reports that a shortage of fuel owing to damage to refineries and pipelines from Hurricane Katrina could lead shortly to flight cancellations at a number of US airports.In a strongly worded statement, the agency said: "Notwithstanding inaccurate speculation by some individuals quoted in media reports, current information received by FAA indicates airports and airlines have enough jet fuel to support continued full commercial operations. Given that a number of major pipeline operators have now resumed operations, we believe the aviation industry will not face any immediate disruptions relating to the supply of jet fuel."
 
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Dabei hat doch Dabbelju sicher dafür gebetet, daß "God's own Country" nichts passiert! Und außerdem kann man mit Cruise Missile schlecht etwas gegen die Natur machen.
 
Zweiter Bundeswehr-Airbus nach USA unterwegs

Ein zweiter Airbus der Bundeswehr ist am Sonntag vom Köln-Bonner Flughafen aus mit Essensrationen für die Hurrikan-Opfer in den USA gestartet. Wie ein Sprecher der Bundeswehr auf ddp-Anfrage sagte, hat die Maschine 15 Tonnen der so genannten «EPA»-Pakete - «Einmann-Essenspakete» - an Bord. Das Flugzeuge sollte um 23.00 Uhr deutscher Zeit auf dem Flugplatz von Pensacola im Bundesstaat Florida landen. Ein erster Airbus der Bundeswehr hatte bereits zehn Tonnen der Essensrationen nach Pensacola gebracht.

In den «EPA»-Paketen, die als Feldverpflegung für deutsche Soldaten vorgesehen sind, befindet sich unter anderem ein Fertiggericht aus Nudeln oder anderen Lebensmitteln. Darüber hinaus sind in den Packungen eine Hartwurst und auch ein Getränk. Die Hilfslieferungen werden in Pensacola von Angehörigen der US-Katastrophenschutzbehörde entgegengenommen und in die Katastrophenregionen weitergeleitet.

Der Sprecher der Bundeswehr erläuterte, dass es bis jetzt noch keine Beschlüsse über weitere Hilfslieferungen der deutschen Streitkräfte gibt. Auch sei noch nicht klar, ob ein «MedEvac», das fliegende Hospital der Bundeswehr mit medizinischer High-Tech-Ausrüstung, in die Katastrophengebiete der Vereinigten Staaten entsandt wird. Innerhalb kurzer Zeit könnten zwei der vier in Köln-Wahn stationierten Airbusse zu fliegenden Intensivstationen umgerüstet werden. Die «MedEvacs» sind eine weltweit einmalige Einrichtung.
 
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U.S. Airlines, Air Canada Provide Emergency Airlift for New Orleans Evacuees


The Air Transport Association, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Department of Transportation on Friday announced that U.S. airlines and Air Canada have launched an emergency airlift to more than 25,000 New Orleans residents stranded in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.

"This extraordinary civilian airlift is unprecedented in U.S. history, and is a shining example of how America can come together to help those in need," said ATA President and CEO James C. May, in a statement. "Our member airlines have willingly offered to help the federal government get the job done and we will continue these efforts until they are no longer needed."


The plan, which was finalized Thursday, allowed the first flight to New Orleans at 8 a.m. Friday. Airlines are providing aircraft and service to airlift evacuees. Flights are departing from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to sites designated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, such as Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. The federal government is reimbursing airlines for fuel used during the operation, but the airline crews are volunteers.

"If we save one life, wouldn't it be worth the effort," an American Airlines pilot told the Associated Press.

Passenger carriers participating in this effort include Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, America West, American, ATA, Continental, Delta, JetBlue, Northwest, Southwest, Spirit, United and US Airways. Cargo carriers also are providing support, including Astar Air Cargo, FedEx and UPS.

Japan Airlines also announced it is providing free transportation to Japanese relief workers traveling to the hurricane stricken region.
 
14:00 Uhr: New Orleans wird wegen Seuchengefahr geräumt

New Orleans: Die vom Hurrikan verwüstete Stadt New Orleans wird jetzt vollständig geräumt. Bürgermeister Nagin ordnete an, dass jeder, der nicht an den Aufräumarbeiten beteiligt ist, die Stadt verlassen muss. In einer Rundfunkansprache begründete er das mit den unhaltbaren hygienischen Zuständen in New Orleans. Das Hochwasser, das immer noch über die Hälfte der Stadt bedeckt, sei mit Fäkalien verschmutzt, Seuchen drohen. Gleichzeitig läuft die internationale Hilfe auf Hochtouren. Auch Russland schickte jetzt Transportflugzeuge mit fast 50 Tonnen Hilfsgütern los. Vom deutschen US-Stützpunkt Ramstein aus sollen 94 Mitarbeiter des Technischen Hilfswerks ins Katastrophengebiet fliegen. Mit Hochleistungspumpen wollen sie bei der Trockenlegung von New Orleans helfen.
 
Es ist schon traurig wie ein Land wie die USA, die ständig überall intervenieren, sich nicht selbst helfen können und Hilfe aus dem Ausland benötigen. Das deutet doch auf krasseste Fehler der politischen Führung hin.
 
Kwashiorkor hat gesagt.:
Es ist schon traurig wie ein Land wie die USA, die ständig überall intervenieren, sich nicht selbst helfen können und Hilfe aus dem Ausland benötigen. Das deutet doch auf krasseste Fehler der politischen Führung hin.
Zum Vergrößern anklicken....

Wie kannst Du nur sowas behaupten bei diesem hochintelligentem und vorausschauend handelnden Präsidenten... :drunk:

Mit was hat das THW seine Geräte rübergeflogen? Im Fernsehen sah ich nur wie ein THW-Lkw irgendwo hinten in einen Frachter reingefahren wurde. Konnte aber nicht erkennen ob es US Airforce (C-17, Galaxy) oder zivil (An-124) war.
 
Airbus supporting hurricane Katrina relief effort

flymunich hat gesagt.:
Es war Ramstein in der Pfalz und da standen zwei Galaxy nebeneinander. Eine AN.124 konnte ich nicht erkennen. ;)
Zum Vergrößern anklicken....

Das ging ja schnell, Danke für die Antwort!


Hier noch der offizielle Bericht von der Airbus-Homepage:


Airbus is contributing directly to the Hurricane Katrina emergency relief effort with the largest cargo carrier in the world. An Airbus aircraft, the A300-600 Super Transporter, nicknamed “Beluga” because of its unique, whale-like shape, is assisting the governments of France and the United Kingdom by transporting critical relief supplies being donated to aid victims in the Hurricane stricken areas of the United States.

The Beluga left Toulouse (France) on Wednesday morning, 7th September, and is expected to arrive in Mobile, Alabama (USA) with its cargo of disaster relief supplies on Thursday.

“On behalf of all Airbus employees, I would like to express our most sincere sympathies to all those who have been affected by this devastating hurricane,” said Gustav Humbert, President and CEO of Airbus. “Our thoughts are with the people of the US Gulf Coast region, and we want to do whatever we can to contribute to the aid operation and provide needed relief in these tragic circumstances.”

Airbus has placed one of its Belugas at the disposal of the French and U.K. governments. The aircraft is transporting much needed supplies, such as tents, camp-beds, blankets and other relief items. Loaded in Toulouse (France) and Chester (UK), the Beluga is en route to Brookley Field in Mobile, where the supplies will be unloaded for distribution in the affected Gulf Coast region.

“After the Tsunami at the beginning of the year, this disaster shows that no part of the world can be spared from such terrible events and that humanity is affected in a similar way everywhere,” Mr. Humbert added. “It is gratifying to Airbus to be able to offer the unique capabilities of the Beluga to help people in need.”

Airbus is an EADS joint company with BAE Systems.
 
10:00 Uhr: Süden der USA bereitet sich auf neuen Hurrikan "Ophelia" vor

Tallahassee: Wenige Tage nach dem verheerenden Durchzug des Hurrikans "Katrina" bereitet sich der Süden der USA auf einen weiteren Tropensturm vor. Auf die Ostküste von Florida bewegt sich das Sturmtief "Ophelia" mit Windgeschwindigkeiten von 120 Kilometern pro Stunde zu. Unterdessen sind in New Orleans erste Hilfsteams aus Deutschland eingetroffen. Die 90 Spezialisten sollen vor allem beim Abpumpen des bakterienbelasteten Wassers helfen.
 
Amerikaner ignorieren Schwedens Hilfslieferung

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Verwunderung in Stockholm. Seit sechs Tagen steht in Schweden eine Transportmaschine mit Hilfslieferungen für die Hurrikan-Opfer in den US-Südstaaten bereit. Aber die Amerikaner haben offenkundig kein Interesse.[/SIZE][/SIZE][/FONT]
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Quelle: http://www.spiegel.de/politik/ausland/0,1518,373833,00.html


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Commercial Air Traffic Returns to Gulfport, Rescue and Supply Missions Continue

Commercial flights began serving the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport yesterday, the first since the Mississippi airport was severely damaged last Monday.

Northwest and Mesa Airlines each flew one round-trip flight between Gulfport and Memphis. In addition, starting yesterday the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration will be operating Louisiana's Lafayette Regional Airport 24 hours a day to accommodate air cargo operations from New Orleans that have been displaced by Katrina.

Meanwhile, rescue missions continue out Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, which also is being used as a triage center.

By Tuesday, the Air Transport Association (ATA) estimated that airlines participating in Operation Air Care had transported more than 11,000 evacuees from the New Orleans area since Sept. 2. At least 15 airlines volunteered for the program, operating approximately 130 flights. Carriers transported evacuees initially to San Antonio, but by Saturday were providing lift to other cities throughout Texas and to other states as well.

Meanwhile, foreign companies contributed to the airlift and supply effort also:

Airbus on Wednesday flew one of its Beluga super-transporters filled with supplies from Toulouse, France to Mobile, Ala.
Air Canada, which participated in the ATA airlift from the beginning, said on Tuesday that its Airbus A321 flew to New Orleans with a cargo of relief supplies last week and participated in three Operation Air Care shuttle relief missions, evacuating 500 to San Antonio Texas.
ANA has contributed space on its cargo planes to transport tents, blankets, garments, medical supplies, food and water from Narita to Washington, D.C., New York, San Francisco and Los Angeles, from Sept. to Nov. 30. ANA and Japan Airlines also are providing free transportation to physicians, medical staff and other members of the Japanese Red Cross that have been requested by non-profit organizations.
El Al Israel Airlines flew a Boeing 747 Cargo plane with 90 tons of relief supplies to Little Rock, Ark. for transport to New Orleans.
 
New Orleans Airport confronts Katrina cleanup costs, lost revenue

New Orleans Aviation Director Roy Williams is looking to the US government to make up much of the estimated $300 million in damages and lost revenue to the city's principal airport from Hurricane Katrina.Williams said the terminal and other buildings at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport sustained approximately $55 million in damages from flooding and wind. The airport lost $170 million in revenue during the 16 days that it was closed to commercial traffic, and he expects it to lose another $70 million in income in the next 16 months as business gradually returns. Currently, only a handful of airline flights are operating.

Most of the damage will be repaired, at least temporarily, within 3-4 months, he said, although some of the older airfield facilities that were knocked out will not be replaced.

Gulfport/Biloxi Airport in Mississippi had extensive wind damage, Patrick Graham, director of the Savannah, Ga., airport and chairman of a joint ACI-AAAE group providing aid to damaged airports, noted during ACI-North America's annual conference in Toronto. The organization's members have given more than $100,000 to aid families of airport personnel at Gulf Coast airports. Greater Toronto Airports Authority CEO John Kaldeway presented a $10,000 check at the conference opening session.

In addition to equipment sent by airports as far as away as Montana, Graham said his group "has been shuttling crews in and out of both these airports" since the hurricane abated. "I've had 10 to 30 staff people whose time was donated by other airports working at Armstrong for the past two weeks," Williams said. "We need some more electricians" especially.

"Police officers are the No. 1 priority," noted Houston airports chief Richard Vacar. "I've been through these things so I knew what he needed to function. I depleted my whole airfield inventory," sending chiefly electrical equipment to New Orleans.
 
Continental braces for Hurricane Rita

Continental Airlines planned to cease operations at Houston by noon today in the face of what is expected to be the second Category 4 hurricane to hit the US Gulf Coast in less than a month. Continental, which maintains its largest hub at George Bush Intercontinental Airport and has limited operations at close-in Houston Hobby, said flight cancellations for the mainline and Continental Express are expected to total 1,089 on Friday and 828 on Saturday. Other carriers serving Houston also were expected to suspend operations.

Meanwhile, AirTran and American Airlines increased service to the airport yesterday in an effort to get as many travelers out as possible. AA upgauged some flights to 777s and 767s, adding about 360 additional seats, while AirTran added three flights into the city. AirTran flights on Friday and Saturday have been cancelled.
 
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