All articles by Lori Ranson – Page 25
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American continues to cite tough conditions for JAL in switching alliances
As Japan Airlines (JAL) and the country's government continue to evaluate rival capital infusion bids from American and Delta Air Lines, American is dismissing...
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FAA readies to award $7 billion in contracts
FAA today said it is soliciting bids from companies to compete for NextGen support contracts valued at $7 billion, which it says is the largest award in...
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US Airways to fly directly from Charlotte to Rome
US Airways plans to introduce daily nonstop flights from its Charlotte hub to Rome beginning 13 May.
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Reservation system cut over spurs 4Q revenue decline at WestJet
Canadian low cost carrier WestJet today said service issues created from its transition to the SabreSonic reservations system will negatively affect the...
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American and TPG offer to invest $1.1 billion in JAL
Oneworld member American Airlines and its partner TPG along with unnamed members of the alliance have offered struggling Japan Airlines (JAL) a $1.1 billion...
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Delta to hold steady on its fleet after 2010 deliveries
After taking delivery of four aircraft during the first half of next year, Delta Air Lines plans to invest in upgrades of its current fleet rather than ordering...
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ExpressJet’s CEO Ream jumps to American
Long-time chief of US regional carrier ExpressJet Jim Ream is moving to American Airlines 1 January to become the carrier's VP of Maintenance and Engineering....
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Canada delays SMS for small operators and MROs
Canada has decided to delay compliance with its aviation safety management system for smaller operators and maintenance organizations until the beginning...
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Latest IATA financial assessment shows mixed bag for airlines
IATA's review of third quarter financial results show an improvement in airline performance, but the rebound was not strong enough to reverse the association's...
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TAP’s MRO arm secures FAA approval for E-Jet maintenance
Brazilian maintenance supplier TAP Maintenance and Engineering has won FAA approval to add Embraer E-170/190 jets to its product offering.
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FAA awards large contract for EnRoute modernization
FAA has selected Jacobs Engineering Group for the supply of architect and engineer design services for its EnRoute Facilities Planning and Modernization...
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US Airways pilots request investigation into Delta slot deal
Pilots at US Airways represented by the US Airline Pilots Association (USAPA) have requested an investigation into a proposed slot swap between US Airways...
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BA agrees to compensation for mistaken fares
British Airways has reached an agreement with the US Department of Transportation (DOT) to compensate consumers for cancellation penalties and other expenses...
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FAA extends ban on takeoffs with polished frost
FAA plans to officially ban aircraft taking off with polished frost on the wings, stabilizers and control surfaces of several classes of aircraft.
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EC completes last PBN test flight in the Mint programme
An Airbus A321 operated by Swedish carrier Novair completed the last of ten flights today dedicated to testing performance based navigation (PBN) techniques...
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AirTran steps up Milwaukee attack
By teaming up with SkyWest, the US low-cost carrier is able to target smaller markets at its Milwaukee focus city
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US DOT levies fines in ExpressJet tarmac delay incident
Officials from the US Department of Transportation (DOT) have levied a $100,000 civil penalty against ExpressJet and partner Continental Airlines for a highly-publicised...
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US Airways defers 54 Airbus deliveries and secures new financing commitments
US Airways is the latest US carrier to secure financing to weather economic uncertainty while also deferring 54 Airbus narrowbody and widebody deliveries...
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American and Delta up the ante for JAL
US carriers American Airlines and Delta Air Lines continue to battle for a stake in oneworld's Japan Airlines in order to sustain and enlarge their foothold...
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Analysis
US airline 3Q analysis: Skating along the bottom
US carrier 3Q results offer faint signs they could be crawling out from one of the strongest revenue troughs in history