All air transport news – Page 934
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Korean Air studying in-flight connectivity solutions
(Clarifies that Korean Air will be deciding on what kind of connectivity options it will consider but will not be deciding on a supplier by year-end.) Nearly...
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Pan-European trial to study benefit of flight-plan adherence
Eurocontrol is gearing up for a two-day pan-European exercise aimed at improving airspace efficiency through ensuring that all traffic strictly adheres to...
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FAA prepares to change training rules for airline pilot licences
The US Federal Aviation Administration is poised to shake up commercial airline pilot training standards in response to the February 2009 Colgan Air Bombardier...
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Emirates to serve Hong Kong with A380
Middle Eastern carrier Emirates is to introduce the Airbus A380 to a new destination, Hong Kong, ahead of the winter season.
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Colombian crash renews focus on region's safety record
The fatal crash of an Aires Boeing 737-700 on the Colombian Caribbean island of San Andres has turned the spotlight once again on airline safety in Latin...
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IAE rolls out fix for V2500 problems
International Aero Engines (IAE) is replacing parts in some of its V2500 engines on in-operation aircraft, after discovering problems with the engine's high-pressure...
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Taipei Taoyuan reviews air control procedures after runway incident
Taipei Taoyuan International Airport has reviewed its air traffic control procedures after a July incident, in which an aircraft entered the airport's runway...
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San Andres airport re-opens
The airport on San Andres island has been re-opened for commercial traffic after remaining closed since early 16 August when an Aires Boeing 737-700 crashed...
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NewsEASA certifies modernised Dornier 228NG
Europe's safety regulator has certified the Dorner 228NG turboprop, manufacturer RUAG's extensively-modified version of the twin-engined 228 airframe.
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Comac C919 fuselage supplier begins manufacturing work
Manufacturing work on the fuselage sections of the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China's C919 aircraft has started.
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Viking to slash fleet after UK tour operator collapses
Holiday carrier Viking Airlines is to cut back its fleet after one of its tour operator customers, UK-based Flight Options, ceased trading.
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Viking taps IFE Services for PlayStation Portable IFE units
Swedish carrier Viking Airlines has contracted IFE Services to supply PlayStation Portable (PSP) in-flight entertainment units for distribution on board...
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F-35 targeting system enters flight-testing on CATBird
A new sensor for the Lockheed Martin F-35 targeting system has entered flight tests aboard a surrogate aircraft. The electro-optical targeting system...
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Mexicana sinks into restructuring
Dramatic reversal of fortunes forces Mexican carrier into creditor protection blaming high labour costs
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NewsBoeing gets FAA approval for 787 pilot training course
The US Federal Aviation Administration has granted provisional approval for Boeing Training & Flight Services' type-rating training course for pilots preparing...
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US carriers press forward to build sustained profitability
Strong second quarter results saw a huge jump in profitability for US carriers over the same stage last year. But airline management teams are refusing to get carried away as they focus on the long-term aims of building sustained profitability
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MASkargo looks to add two more A330-200Fs in 2012
Malaysia Airlines' cargo arm MASkargo plans to add another two Airbus A330-200 freighters to its fleet by the first half of 2012.