News from FlightGlobal – Page 1115
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Caribbean reignites its pursuit of Air Jamaica
After an on-and-off courtship lasting almost a year, Air...
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Aircraft financiers predict the future
Aircraft lessors have had a wild ride through recession - what does 2010 have in store?
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Business: Good week - Bad week
TONY FERNANDES The AirAsia and F1 magnate can breathe easier after both of his Lotus cars made it to the end of the opening Grand Prix at Bahrain and neither...
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Air China acquires majority stake in Shenzhen Airlines
Air China has become the majority stakeholder in Shenzhen Airlines, after it purchased additional capital in the company with 682 million yuan ($100 million).
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Singapore's Tiger inks two more financing deals with Standard Chartered
Singapore's Tiger Airways has signed two financing agreements with Standard Chartered Bank for the pre-delivery payments of six aircraft to Airbus and the...
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US ETS lawsuit likely headed to European Court of Justice
North American airlines are awaiting a UK court hearing to have their legal challenge of the European Union's emissions trading scheme (ETS) moved to the...
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NATCA cites low confidence in ERAM
A top official with the largest air traffic controllers union says live testing of the US FAA's en route automation modernisation (ERAM) programme should...
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US Airlines consider more joint purchasing schemes for alternative fuels
The Air Transport Association of America (ATA) is considering at least two more alternative fuel purchasing agreements this year after developing two memorandums...
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Embraer sees further decline in commercial deliveries for 2010
Embraer predicts it will deliver 90 commercial aircraft in 2010, continuing a downward trend that saw the Brazilian airframer deliver 122 airliners in 2009...
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Internal business drives growth at Lufthansa Technik
Increase in custom from Lufthansa's airline affiliates helped its maintenance arm, Lufthansa Technik, to grow its revenues and profit in 2009. Revenues...
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SAS views re-engined A320/737 as possible MD-80 successor
SAS Group is looking at the potential of the re-engined Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 as a replacement for its narrowbody fleet
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NewsBoeing paints Gol 737-800 with chrome-free primer
Boeing for the first time has painted a 737-800 destined for revenue service with chrome-free primer. The aircraft, which will be delivered to Sao...
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NTSB cites pilot distraction and ATC short comings in Minneapolis overflight
The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) today said pilot distraction was the major factor in a highly publicised Airbus A320 overflight of Minneapolis...
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NewsIridium may yet make its mark in aircraft cabin connectivity
Iridium is looking at ways to provide the aviation community with a seamless upgrade path to obtain enhanced voice and data services after it launches its...
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FAA issues second fine against American for maintenance violations
American Airlines has received notice from the US FAA that the agency intends to issue a second fine against the carrier for maintenance violations.
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Virgin America seeks Toronto rights, preps for Orlando launch
Virgin America seeks to inaugurate its first international service - Toronto - as it reworks its route network this summer.
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Boeing must resist 'requirements creep' on re-engining 737: Albaugh
As it moves closer to a decision on re-engining the 737, Boeing Commercial Airplanes CEO Jim Albaugh says his company must resist the urge to modify the...
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Taiwan's CAA suspends air traffic controller after Kaohsiung incident
Taiwan's civil aeronautics administration has suspended an air traffic controller from duties at Kaohsiung airport after an incident in which the runway...
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CAAC orders checks on 737s in China
The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has issued a directive to Chinese airlines to carry out safety checks on their Boeing 737 aircraft, following...
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FSF calls for regional air accident investigation boards but rejects proposed European model
The Flight Safety Foundation and the European Regions Airline Association are supporting the creation of regional multinational, independent air accident...