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In this October 2010 issue:

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1. INTRO: Old Caribbean-based Airlines
2. SPECIALS: Remembering Frank DeLisle - LIAT Founder 1/3
3. ARTICLE: A Modern Day Aviation Pioneer
4. SPONSOR MESSAGE: CheapoAir
5. NEWS ITEM: Winair Incurring Significant Financial Losses In 2010
6. TRAVEL TIP: How To Get A Pirelli Callender
7. AGENDA: Pirelli Calender For 2011 Unveiled
8. ADVERTISEMENT: St. Maarten Florist - StMaartenFlowers.com
9. CUSTOMER SERVICE: How To Book With AirStMaarten

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INTRO: Old Caribbean-based Airlines
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Dear friends and clients,

In this issue we remember Frank DeLisle, founder of LIAT, the Antigua-based Caribbean airline we so affectionately call "L.I.A.T." as in Leave Island Any Time. Frank DeLisle passed away in 2002 on the same day he was knighted Sir Frank. This month's Special features pictures provided to the Aviation Pioneers of the Caribbean Foundation by his son, Paul Delisle.

This intro is part of a series featuring old Caribbean-based airlines, such as LIAT, founded in 1956. We will also be featuring Winair as this airline was founded way back in 1961 and, just like LIAT, is still operating today. The longevity of these airlines is marked with many financial difficult periods and today is no different. Especially for Winair, which is presently facing financial difficulties again after a short period break-even operations.

It with this backdrop that I choose to operate AirStMaarten as a virtual airline. You can read more about my philosophy in section 3 of this issue about an aviation pioneer in the making, even if I say so myself with my tongue in my cheek. :P 

Happy Readings!

Terrance Rey

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2. SPECIALS: Remembering Frank DeLisle - LIAT Founder 1/3
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We remember that Sir Frank DeLisle, founder of the Leeward Islands Air Transport (better known Caribbean-wide as LIAT), the oldest airline in the sub-Caribbean region, died at age 83 on Friday, November 1st, 2002. It was the same day that he was honoured with a knighthood for his outstanding contribution to the aviation industry in Antigua and Barbuda and the Caribbean as a whole.

A former airline captain, Sir Frank played a tremendous role in bringing aviation to the region. He was born in St. Kitts and went to neighbouring Anguilla as a young man to work in the Agriculture Department. He then migrated to Montserrat where he was employed with the Montserrat Company Ltd.

It was there that his love and interest in aviation developed. With a vision of transforming air transportation in the region, Delisle started the Leeward Islands Air Transport Service Ltd. in 1956, on the island of Montserrat.

In those days LIAT was a privately owned one-man operation with a fleet of one aircraft and a non-scheduled service between Montserrat and Antigua. He also founded Radio Montserrat, the first radio station in the sub-region, which is still operational today.

With the support of the late V.C. Bird, former Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, DeLisle’s vision grew and LIAT was moved and headquartered in Antigua. The airline continued to grow and develop with the co-operation of other regional leaders.

Photos provided by the Aviation Pioneers of the Caribbean Foundation (APOTCF) http://www.aviationpioneers.info

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3. ARTICLE: A Modern Day Aviation Pioneer
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Why We Consider Terrance Rey A Modern Day Aviation Pioneer

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4. SPONSOR MESSAGE: CheapoAir
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5. NEWS ITEM: Winair Incurring Significant Financial Losses In 2010
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AIRPORT--Burdened by underperforming new routes and high monthly lease fees for its aircraft, Windward Islands Airways' Winair's financial losses in 2010 are reported to be significant enough to prompt an immediate review and assessment by a shareholder-appointed team of legal and aviation experts.

It has been learned that Winair's new JetStream 32 operation, the two aircraft that service most of the new routes, began losing money soon after the aircraft were put in service in mid-2010. While some new routes such as Dominica are performing well, the positive financial gains are offset by significant losses on routes like Tortola and Trinidad.

The latter in particular has been a failure because seemingly the aircraft does not suit the long-haul route. Also, very little marketing has been executed for the route. On the 19-seat JetStream, only five or six seats on average are filled for the Trinidad route. Winair started flying to Trinidad via Dominica and St. Lucia in October.

Compounding the precarious financial situation are the high lease fees Winair has to pay to the Canadian firm that owns its four Twin Otters, and to the Trinidad-based company that owns the two JetStream planes. Winair does not own any of the aircraft it utilises. Winair pays approximately US $30,000 monthly for each of the Twin Otters and approximately US $1,400 an hour for the JetStreams. 

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6. TRAVEL TIP: How To Get A Pirelli Callender
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If you find out how to get a Pirelli Calender without having to buy lots of tires, let me know. Else consider buying "The Pirelli Calender: 40 Years, The Complete Works" on Amazon.com. 

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7. AGENDA: Pirelli Calender For 2011 Unveiled
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The end of the year is in sight. High time for the latest edition of our favorite calendar, the Pirelli Calender.

The annual Pirelli calendar was unveiled in Moscow. Naked supermodels again adorn the stylish erotic calendar.

The Pirelli calender is one of the few ways you are culturally allowed to responsibly look at naked women. And men! Because this edition also shows some scantily clad men.

Italian tire manufacturer Pirelli has been publishing the famous calendar since 1964 and since then many supermodels and celebrities have appeared in the calendar. Previous names that have graced the pages include Naomi Campbell, Gisele Bundchen, Kate Moss, Cindy Crawford, Milla Jovovich, Doutzen Kroes, Heidi Klum, Mena Suvari, and many others. The calendar is popular because of its glamour and artistic photography. The limited edition calender is published exclusively for Pirelli customers and special recipients.

The 2011 calendar is a stylish combination of art, fashion, culture and photography. The famous fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld is responsible for the 38th edition of the Pirelli calendar. The designer was inspired by Roman and Greek mythology. Thirtysix black and white photos with fifteen female and four male models fill the pages in the beautiful calendar. Names like Isabeli Fontana, Erin Wasson, actress Julianne Moore (as Hera - Zeus' wife), Daria Werbowy, Baptiste Giabiconi (Karl's own muse), and the newest Dutch export product, Lara Stone, will be available throughout 2011 for a select group of people to admire hanging from their toilet door.

Visit Pirelli Calender Club to view more pictures: http://www.pirellical.com/thecal/home.page 

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8. ADVERTISEMENT: St. Maarten Florist - StMaartenFlowers.com
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Visit our website and place your order for flowers, bouquets and giftbaskets online today. We will deliver your orders to homes, businesses, hotels, villas, hospitals, gated communities, schools, universities and funeral parlors anywhere in St. Maarten. Just place your order and we will send you a pro forma invoice with payment instructions. You can pay online with your creditcard once you receive our invoice. After your payment is received, we will process your order and deliver according to your specific instructions. We also do wedding bouquets, boutonniers and centerpieces. http://www.stmaartenflowers.com  

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9. CUSTOMER SERVICE: How To Book With AirStMaarten
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Booking Procedure & Reservation Information

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