All air transport news – Page 1600
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Chinese regulator updates foreign pilot laws
China’s pilot shortage has led the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) to standardise and update regulations to help local carriers wishing to employ foreign aircrew.
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BMI to axe Manchester-Washington
Star Alliance carrier BMI is axing its transatlantic service between Manchester and Washington, blaming the failure of ‘open skies’ talks and poor connections from the US airport for its decision
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Taiwan's EVA takes delivery of first 777-300ER
Taiwan’s EVA Air has taken delivery of its first Boeing 777-300ER, one of 15 777s it has on order for use on long-haul international routes.
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Rolls-Royce interim sales up 20%
Rolls-Royce’s civil aerospace division has turned in half-year sales of £1.73 billion ($3 billion), up nearly 20% on the interim figure last year.
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Virgin looks at later A380 arrival
Virgin looks at later A380 arrival Virgin Atlantic Airways is looking at extending the deferral of its first Airbus A380 delivery into 2009.
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Brazil's Gol doubles firm 737 order to 60
Brazilian low-cost airline Gol is to double its firm order for Boeing 737-800s to 60 aircraft and increase the number of purchase options to 41.
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A man’s world?
Despite advances by women in the workplace, only 6% of licensed pilots are female. But airlines and training companies could benefit if more of them flew
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Supplier snags delay EV-55 debut
Evektor to promote twin turboprop at Oshkosh as contractor selection issues push back first flight by six months
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Pulse detonation trials back on
USAF Research Laboratory to re-attempt flights with experimental aircraft after making engine changes
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Feed the dragon
Air transport in China is mushrooming, leading to a demand for more pilots from airlines – which in turn is fuelling a drive to find more capacity at flying schools