All articles by Lori Ranson – Page 18
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Dugan to start second round of MD-80 reverser tests
Dugan Kinetics will start the second phase of testing for its new EP-80 ejector thrust reverser designed for the Boeing MD-80 in May as it targets certification...
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Errant Northwest flight triggers FAA request for carriers to limit cockpit distraction
Fall-out from last year's highly publicised Northwest Airlines Airbus A320 overflight continues, with the US Federal Aviation Administration asking operators...
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US Airways and United can merger talks
US Airways says its merger discussions with United have dissolved, and is arguing it will remain strong as a stand-alone carrier if United Airlines ultimately...
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MRO USA: AAR sees favourable environment to offer E-Jet maintenance
US aerospace firm and MRO provider AAR appears to be moving closer to offering maintenance of the Embraer E-170/190 family of jets. About a year ago...
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MRO USA: US Airways give Airbus input for A320 re-engining
US Airways is holding discussions with Airbus to supply its input to the airframer for the potential re-engining of the Airbus A320, says carrier President...
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MRO USA: Honeywell extends maintenance pact with GoJet
Honeywell has extended an aftermarket support deal with US regional operator GoJet to include 25 Bombardier CRJ700 aircraft. The deal, which Honeywell...
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Midwest fades into new Frontier
Republic's post-acquisition branding decision will see the Midwest name gradually disappear by October 2011
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MRO USA: Change is in the air
Compliance challenges continue to hover over Southwest Airlines two years after missed fuselage inspections triggered an almost $8 million fine against the...
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MRO USA: FAA dissolves carrier customer service mentality
The changing culture between the FAA and Southwest inspectors highlights issues in the pair's rocky relationship
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JetBlue and American prepare for new rendezvous in New York
Oneworld carrier American Airlines'...
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Latest IATA statistics show continuing traffic improvement
Business and premium travel trends continue to point to steady improvement, but the latest data released by IATA show premium travel is still roughly 16%...
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Alaska to launch Portland-Honolulu as Delta axes the route
Alaska Airlines plans to launch year-round flights between Portland, Oregon and Honolulu, Hawaii beginning 20 September as Delta Air Lines plans to eliminate...
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Republic to consolidate branded flying under the Frontier name
Republic Airways Holdings has elected to use the Frontier name for its branded operations, which means the Midwest Airlines name will cease to exist within...
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LAN aims to launch new flights to Paris in the fourth quarter
Chilean operator LAN Airlines plans to launch new service on a Santiago-Madrid-Paris routing on 2 September. Pending approval, LAN says it will offer...
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American CEO not threatened by merger speculation in the USA
Executives at American Airlines have no anxiety over potential renewed merger talks between United Airlines and US Airways threatening American's competitive...
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American completes first flight in AIRE fuel saving trials
American Airlines today completes the first flight through the Atlantic interoperability initiative to reduce emissions (AIRE).
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FAA considers easing some restrictions on pilots taking anti-depressants
The US Federal Aviation Administration is considering a medical certificate for pilots taking medication for mild to moderate depression.
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FAA considers easing some restrictions on pilots taking anti-depressants
Beginning on 5 April the US FAA says it will consider a special issuance of a medical certificate for pilots taking medication for mild to moderate depression.
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Southwest stands ready to cut ties with WestJet
Following swirling media reports of a potential codeshare deal between Delta Air Lines and WestJet, Southwest has warned a potential codeshare agreement...
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JetBlue open to deepening ties with American
Oneworld carrier American and low cost carrier JetBlue are already in talks to further expand an interline agreement the airlines unveiled earlier today,...