All articles by Lori Ranson – Page 11
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US Airways and Delta cite improved conditions for slot swap
Managements of US Airways and Delta believe recent deals at Washington National and New York LaGuardia enlarging low cost carrier access to those airports...
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American’s chief describes Bombardier’s CSeries as compelling
American Airlines chief executive Gerard Arpey believes the Bombardier CSeries is "definitely worth considering" as the carrier looks at its growth through 2020.
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FAA presses airlines on fatigue management plans
US regulators have reminded carriers of the need to file fatigue risk management plans as mandated by legislation that was finalised in August.
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digEcor secures Azerbaijan as its second L7 customer
Portable inflight entertainment manufacturer digEcor has a second customer for its latest product after Azerbaijan Airlines selected the digEplayer L7 as...
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Embraer designates Tianjin as an authorised service provider
Embraer has selected Tianjin Airlines as the first authorised service provider for operators of its aircraft in the Chinese market. The airframer unveiled...
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US runway safety figures respond to treatment
The number of serious runway incursions at US airports has fallen significantly for the second consecutive year, according to the Federal Aviation Administration's assessment of its 2010 fiscal year to the end of September.
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FAA concludes runway incursions fall for a second straight year
Officials from the FAA say the number of serious runway incursions at US airports has fallen for the second consecutive year.
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P&WC inaugurates Mirabel global test centre
Pratt & Whitney Canada has christened its new global flight-test operations centre at Montreal Mirabel International airport
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US regulators aim to grant Pacific anti-trust to Oneworld and Star partners
Officials from the US Department of Transportation have proposed to grant anti-trust immunity for Oneworld and Star carriers covering services between the...
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Boeing and US airlines spar over Ex-Im financing
Boeing and its US domestic airline customers have opened a war of words over claims by US airlines that they are being disadvantaged by US government loan guarantees - through the US Export-Import Bank
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JetBlue founder David Neeleman takes stake in Phenom operator JetSuite
JetBlue founder and Chairman of Brazilian carrier Azul David Neeleman has partnered with investment firm Acadia Woods Partners to purchase private jet operator...
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New narrowbody order from United remains questionable
Now that United and Continental have officially closed their merger, the new management team plans to undertake an analysis of the combined carrier's fleet.
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Southwest answers US legacy consolidation with AirTran buy
After failing to acquire Frontier Airlines in 2009, Southwest Airlines has successfully wooed AirTran Airways to continue consolidation in the fragmented US airline industry.
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Southwest plans to keep AirTran’s Boeing 717 fleet
Southwest executives have confirmed that it plans to operate AirTran's 86 Boeing 717s once its acquisition of AirTran closes and the Atlanta-hubbed carrier...
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Southwest to acquire AirTran Airways
Southwest is to further consolidation in the US industry through the acquisition of fellow low-fare carrier AirTran Airways. In a definitive agreement...
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ICAO realistic about emissions schemes as its 37th Assembly begins
ICAO leadership plans to take a practical approach during its triennial Assembly beginning on 28 September to achieve a highly-anticipated framework for...
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FAA seeks to fine Evergreen $4m for improper pilot training
US regulators are alleging cargo operator Evergreen International Airlines used improperly trained pilots on hundreds of revenue flights and aims to levy...
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ROUTES: Dallas-Fort Worth seeks Spanish delight
Using its stature as the fourth-largest metro area in the USA, Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) has set a two-year timeframe to add new service to markets topping its wish list - Spain and Asia.
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ROUTES: Casting a crystal ball on 2011
Industry heavyweights at the show agree that this year's growth surge compared to 2009's catastrophic drops in demand will continue, but the level of optimism varies from robust growth predictions to extreme caution that typical industry volatility could rear its ugly head.
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Vancouver’s eternal Olympic spirit
Vancouver airport continues to celebrate the city's success in hosting the 2010 winter Olympics by featuring a cut-out of a Para-Olympic skier at its booth where attendees can have their photos snapped as they guide down the slopes.