All articles by Megan Kuhn – Page 9
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US regulators investigating Virgin America ownership
The US DOT is reviewing Virgin America's citizenship amid reports that US investors have sold their stake in the carrier to its UK-based parent company Virgin...
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Southwest pilots nix tentative deal
Pilots at Southwest Airlines have rejected the tentative agreement their union inked with management in March of this year.
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Boeing promotes loans to biofuel producers
Boeing has been looking at what the US government could do to stabilise pricing for renewable jet fuel, and standby loans are one strategy the manufacturer...
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ICAO continues work towards establishing emissions targets
While Europe presses ahead with implementing aviation's inclusion in its emissions trading scheme, the International Civil Aviation Organisation group tackling...
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Carriers prepare for first European emissions deadline
US airlines that will be subject to the European Union's emissions trading scheme from 2012 are preparing for the first ETS deadline on 31 August. These...
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Air New Zealand touts positive results in biofuel testing
Scientific testing of the alternative fuel used by Air New Zealand (ANZ) during a demonstration flight has found that a Boeing 747-400 using the 50:50 biofuel...
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US cap and trade scheme could cost billions: ATA
Domestic cap and trade legislation making its way through the US House of Representatives could cost US airlines roughly $5 billion in 2012
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P&W discusses GTF with various airports
Pratt & Whitney is working with about 20 airports worldwide to better understand local noise restrictions and requirements as the manufacturer targets a...
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Aeromexico seeks to broaden transborder offerings
Mexican operator Aeromexico has asked for regulatory approval to launch three US transborder offerings on 1 July.
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Premium traffic has not yet hit rock bottom: IATA
Premium travel in March deteriorated by 19.2% year-over-year even as premium fares fell faster than economy-class tickets. While the rate of decline...
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Exit of VivaAerobus forces shutdown of Austin terminal
GE Commercial Aviation Services (GECAS), which leased up to 40 acres to construct, operate and maintain the low cost terminal at Austin airport, has notified...
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LaHood seeks to end New York slot auctions
US transportation secretary Ray LaHood has proposed cancelling controversial slot auctions at New York City-area airports, a programme introduced by his...
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Delta to offer Wi-Fi on its domestic fleet by September
Delta Air Lines will finish equipping its Boeing MD-90 fleet with in-flight Wi-Fi by the end of the month, with the remainder of its domestic fleet scheduled...
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UK discourages retaliation in next round of open skies talks
UK transport minister Geoff Hoon is shying away from threats of dissolving the current EU-US open skies agreement as he reinforced European calls for further...
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Hoon: BAA will be incentivised to make 'green slots' work
London Heathrow operator BAA will be directed to ensure that "green slots" are used efficiently as the UK government looks to mitigate the environmental...
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Connectivity offerings at Continental remain uncertain
Continental Airlines appears to be revising connectivity plans as the US major ramps up installation of live television systems on narrowbody aircraft this...
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JetBlue preps for Oasis installation
JetBlue Airways will offer passengers a broadband-like experience as the low-cost carrier begins installation of LiveTV's latest connectivity product, Oasis,...
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Gulf Air awards new maintenance business to GE
Gulf Air has signed a 10-year maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) agreement with GE Aviation after selecting CFM International CFM56-5B engines for 15...
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Environment Special Report: US legislatures advocate domestic cap and trade
The New Democratic White House is pushing for energy reform - but will its proposals be welcomed by the air transport industry?