In CAPA's ongoing series about the airlines of Eastern Europe, we next turn to LOT Polish Airlines. Like Malev, the Polish national carrier’s focus for much of its history was directed by the Soviet affiliated regime that remained in power until the 1990s. That meant state control over all aspects...
UK-based engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce is expected to provide Airbus with a more powerful version of its Trent XWB engine for the largest version of the new A350 XWB. An announcement is expected to be made at the upcoming Paris Air Show, although neither Airbus or Rolls-Royce have confirmed the reports...
Royal Jordanian has confirmed it is seeking damages for delays in the delivery of the 11 B787s it has on order. The carrier was one of the first in the Middle East to order the aircraft and has seen the delivery date of its first B787 pushed back by almost four years, to 2014.
Weakness across US markets have pulled North and South American airline shares down, with US and Brazilian carriers among the worst affected despite an easing of oil prices below USD100 per barrel. Republic Airways shares fell 4.3%, US Airways was down 3.8% and American Airlines lost 3.7%, while GOL...
JetBlue CEO Dave Barger has stated the efforts by the Air Lines Pilots’ Association union to unionise its pilots could challenge the carrier's business model, because of the knock-on effects on its corporate culture. JetBlue is non-unionised and its pilots voted against unionising in 2009, but the...
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Air traffic controller errors are on the increase, but whether there are really more incidents or better reporting is not determined, according to experts testifying at a recent hearing by a Senate aviation subcommittee. Operational errors increased a whopping 53% between 2009 and...
Aer Lingus shares dropped 4.9% but the carrier has managed to avert strike action by its pilots after last minute negotiations between unions and management. The airline has offered financial incentives to pilots, offering to buy back leave days from them over its busy summer period.
Dan Johnson, president of the Light Aircraft Manufacturers Association, is an expert on Light Sport Aircraft. Pilots interested in a floatplane LSA and airplane sellers seeking floats lost a good supplier recently when Baumann Floats, based at the South St. Paul, Minnesota, airport closed its doors...
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) and Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) say they will mount a legal challenge to the decision by the Department of Transportation (DOT) to dismantle the Block Aircraft Registration Request (BARR) program...
TAV submitted a tender with a consortium formed with Saudi Oger Ltd and Al Rajhi Holding Group for the 25-year operating tender for Saudi Arabia's Medina Airport. Each company owns an equal share in the consortium.
The GAfuels Blog is written by two private pilots: Dean Billing, Sisters, Ore., an expert on autogas and ethanol, and Kent Misegades, Cary, N.C., an aerospace engineer, aviation sales rep for U-Fuel, and president of EAA1114. GA pilots in the state of Maine have reason for optimism: The cost of flying...
The Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) has published its preliminary report stemming from the Pilot Training Reform Symposium. Thirty recommendations generated during the symposium have been consolidated into six project proposals. Continue Reading »===> Posted on June 6th, 2011 by...
With the changes in regional capacity purchase agreements wrought by the mid-decade mainline bankruptcies as well as the almost complete halt to regional airline growth rates resulting from the recession, it was clear that regionals had to do something to expand their prospects for the future.
Virgin Australia's share price gained as much as 5.3% in early trade in Sydney today following the announcement of its long-term strategic partnership with Singapore Airlines.
Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Virgin Australia have announced plans to establish a long-term alliance that, if it meets regulatory and competition approvals, has the potential to transform competition in Australia-Asia markets and increase competition for Qantas in its core domestic and international...
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) reported an overall traffic increase for Apr-2011 for Cape Town International Airport, Durban King Shaka International Airport and Johannesburg Oliver R Tambo International Airport. The three busiest airports in Africa all showed an increase of at least 5% on Apr...
Pinnacle Airlines Holdings has lost two top managers in recent weeks with the departures of CEO Phil Trenary and CFO Peter Hunt. During the recent Regional Airline Association meeting, it was confirmed that part of the reason for Mr Trenary’s departure was a meddlesome board.
The second in our series on the airlines of Eastern Europe looks at Malev, an acronym for the daunting Hungarian phrase, Magyar Légiközlekedési Vállalat, which translates simply as Hungarian Air Company.
Presidents of six of GA's alphabet groups have asked the Transportation Security Administration to work with general aviation on ways to reduce business losses sustained under airspace restrictions during presidential travel, according to a report at AOPA.org, which gives as one example at FBO a Midway...
The Illinois Department of Transportation is launching a new study to determine the economic impact that the more than 100 Illinois airports statewide bring to their communities, according to a report in the Quad City Times. The 18-month study will update a similar study conducted in 2002. Continue...
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's former president Jack Hunt was inducted into the Florida Aviation Hall of Fame at the Florida Air Museum May 21. Continue Reading »===> Posted on June 6th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
Starting June 11, visitors to the Air Zoo in Kalamazoo, Mich., will be able to experience a number of new rides, including the indoor Century of Flight ferris wheel; the Paratrooper Jump, which allows paratroopers-in-training to feel the sensation of weightlessness as they are dropped at random intervals...
The process used to authorize the Jeppesen Mobile TC App for iPad as an alternative to paper charts has been cited by the FAA in a recent Information for Operators (InFO) bulletin. Continue Reading »===> Posted on June 6th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.
CubCrafters recently added Fleming Aviation of Gaithersburg, Maryland, as a Certified Sales Center serving the mid-Atlantic region. Continue Reading »===> Posted on June 6th, 2011 by Janice Wood. 1 comment. © GAN 2011.
Crownair Aviation and Coast Flight Training and Management have joined forces as Cirrus Platinum Partners for Authorized Service and Training. Both companies are located at Montgomery Field Airport (MYF) in San Diego. Continue Reading »===> Posted on June 6th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments...
Landmark Aviation has made a $75,000 donation to Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Diego to support the newly built Ronald McDonald House in San Diego, which provides a “home away from home” for families with sick children being treated at local hospitals. Continue Reading »===> Posted...
This June 2009 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Cessna 182. Injuries: 1 Fatal. Location: Atlanta, Idaho. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly...
Intense competition, lower passenger load factors and higher jet fuel costs resulted in Jet Airways reporting lower-than-expected revenues and margins in the three months to Mar-2011 (4QFY2011). It was these exceptional items that pushed the carrier into a loss in what should have been a profitable...
Malaysia Airlines (MAS) plans to start codesharing with several oneworld carriers, including Qantas, prior to it formally joining the global alliance at the end of 2012. Qantas is sponsoring MAS’ entry into oneworld and sees MAS as a key component to its plan to restore profitability of its long-haul...
Delta Air Lines became the world's largest carrier by traffic in 2010, according to IATA, with Southwest Airlines remaining the largest domestic carrier and Ryanair still the largest international carrier by passengers. Delta’s consolidation with Northwest Airlines boosted Delta past Southwest and...
