- TSA's airport checkpoint behavior observation program questioned
- Volcanic ash-related flight cancellations halt airport traffic growth in April
- Northwest Florida airport opens; Southwest, Delta launch flights
- International flights to begin at Tokyo Haneda on Oct. 31
- RNP validation flight competed at high-altitude Tibetan airport
- Air New Zealand
- Swire Pacific and Cathay Pacific Airways
- Manchester Airport
- Development and Construction
- Contracts
- Superjet 100 completes wet-condition takeoff, landing tests
- Lithuanian MRO provider plans major expansion, aims to be 'one-stop shop'
- Jetstar launches pilot training program with CTC, OAA
- Airline Traffic
- Airline Routes
- IATA revises forecast, predicts industry will earn $2.5 billion in 2010
- Kingfisher becomes oneworld member-elect
- Bisignani announces 2011 retirement, outlines industry's future
- Turkish Airlines looks to continue rapid growth
- Bisignani: Charges from ATC, airports, GDSs wiping out cost cuts
- Inside this issue
- Amadeus looks at new deployments for Extreme Search
- Emirates orders 32 more A380s, largest single order for type
- Airline industry blasts Germany's 'ecological air travel levy'
- TAM signs MOU for 20 A320s, five A350s
- Amadeus looks at new deployments for Extreme Search
- AirAsia X to seek public listing as independent airline
- IATA's Pearce cautious on recovery
- Hainan Airlines seeking to join alliance
- Spirit says it can fly through strike
- Operations & Maintenance
- BA, flight attendants stand firm as latest work action ends
- Etihad's Hogan maintains 2011 profitability target
- Air India carefully evaluating future
- Gulf carriers dismiss prediction that most Middle East airlines will 'disappear'
- FedEx's Bronczek becomes IATA chairman
- Cebu Pacific now Philippines’ largest airline
- Air France's fourth A380 to serve Tokyo Narita
- Airline Traffic
- IT & Distribution
- IT & Avionics
- Finnair, Germania commitments round out busy Berlin Air Show for Airbus
- Ethiopian moves to broaden foothold in Africa
- El Al posts $16.5 million first-quarter loss
- Aer Lingus looking to join an alliance
- ARC agency ticket sales jump 26% in May
- Garton to helm American Eagle once again
- Air Canada secures loan to finance purchase of 16 leased aircraft
- AirBaltic to form JV to build new Riga terminal
- Airline Traffic
- Airline Routes
- Lufthansa starts A380 service, says flights are 'fully booked'
- Horizon, pilots reach 'agreement in principle' on new contract
- IATA signs cooperation agreement with Ukraine government
- Delta to add first class on longer domestic flights
- EADS operates algae biofuel flights
- FAA, Boeing's Insitu to study impact of unmanned aircraft on ATC
- Aircraft & MRO
- Spirit Airlines pilots go on strike
- Sichuan Airlines to launch Hebei Airlines
- Air China sets sights on international expansion
- China Southern expanding cargo business
- Spirit remains grounded through Wednesday
- Continental to launch first African service with Houston-Lagos 787 flights
- Horizon Air CEO Pinneo to retire, replaced by Alaska CFO Johnson
- United/Continental 'Integration Management Office' has first meeting
- Ukraine International Airlines reconsidering fleet options
- Airline Traffic
- Airline Routes
- Boeing achieves 747-8F flight test milestone, begins 747-8I assembly
- Ne Imperium Renewables CEO is cautious on aviation biofuels
- ATA questions 'punitive' approach of proposed climate change legislation
- EADS demonstrates 100% biofuel-powered flight
- Hong Kong Airlines takes delivery of first A330-200
- Bombardier teams with Fokker Services to support out-of-production Dash 8s
- Airline Routes
- Boeing boosts 737NG production rate again
- EC says scanners can boost airport security, address privacy concerns
- US airlines tout strong recovery but remain cautious on capacity
- Turkish to add another A330-200
- Spirit cancels Thursday flights as strike continues
- Report: Serbia's Jat may be on verge of shutdown
- Alaska Air Group authorizes share repurchases
- Spirit pilots agree to end strike
- ASIAS aims to identify aviation safety risks before they occur
- FedEx ends fiscal year strong, posts $1.18 billion annual profit
- IATA: April airspace closures slow air travel recovery
- ACL to unveil slot trading Web portal
- SAS first airline to operate 'curved approaches' at Arlanda
- Transaero takes delivery of 777 from Singapore Airlines
- Iberia to open 'Acceso VIP' security facility at Madrid Barajas
- CANSO establishes Americas office
- Aircraft News
- Swiss CEO: Europe's competitiveness no longer can be taken 'for granted'
- GEnx-powered 787 achieves first flight
- BA, Unite fail to reach accord through arbitration
- Royal Jordanian looks for new niches as it awaits 787s
- Air Mauritius Group narrows fiscal-year net loss to €6 million
- Canada's TSB investigating Trans States runway overrun at Ottawa
- Aerolineas Argentinas announces rebranding
- Ryanair modifies checked baggage policy
- Airline Routes
- US, EU agree formally to cooperate on satellite ATC
- Aer Lingus says financial performance solid despite volcanic ash
- JAL/American and ANA/UA/CO file ATI applications in Japan
- China's airlines continue strong year, post $180 million May profit
- WestJet cuts top fares 25%
- United launches first-ever service to Africa
- 737NG sold for scrap
- Honeywell, Tiger Airways reach avionics deal
- Airline News
- ANA's board confirms MRJ order, places value on aircraft
- Severe turbulence leaves Thai flight attendants injured
- Airline Routes
- MRO News
- Virgin Blue's restructuring to be more extensive than previously revealed
- Qatar's expansion moves ahead full speed
- MAS 'not happy' about A380 delays, threatens to cancel order
- Dubai's new airport cleared to open for cargo operations
- US, Switzerland ink new open skies accord
- Indian government proposes stronger passenger protection rules
- SkyTeam eyes further expansion on 10th anniversary
- BA reaches key agreement on pension deficits
- Passenger revenue for US carriers jumps 21% in May
- Bagnato resumes ATR leadership
- Vancouver Airport Services takes 65% stake in Liverpool owner
- Delta, AF KLM, pilot unions sign agreement on joint venture
- 'And YADA, YADA, YADA, here's your ticket'
- China Southern fleet numbers 400 aircraft
- Aircraft, Engines & Components
- Airports & Routes
- Airlines push EU to revise volcanic ash policies
- Superjet's SaM146 engine wins EASA certification
- Boeing to bring 787 to Farnborough, happy with flight testing progress
- UK government delays decision on Air Passenger Duty
- Ryanair to open Valencia base in November
- Embraer to bolster Singapore parts/logistics facility
- Eco-Aviation Conference kicks off in Washington
- Virgin Atlantic passengers stranded on Hartford runway for almost 5 hr.
- Lufthansa Technik, Volvo Aero ink cooperation agreement
- Airline routes
- FAA awards $125 million in 'CLEEN' aircraft technology contracts
- Virgin America posts $35.5 million first-quarter loss
- Southwest COO pushes for narrowbody replacement
- Airbus: A320 family aircraft have operated 50 million flights
- EU ETS not likely to be rescinded, experts warn
- Southwest believes RNP investment will pay off
- African Airlines Assn. head steps down
- Airline Routes
- IATA criticizes lack of progress on volcanic ash issues in Europe
- British Airways makes 'fresh attempt' to resolve dispute with cabin crew
- Second Stage EU-US Open Skies accord formally signed
- Aer Lingus confirms it will relocate to new terminal at Dublin
- ATA welcomes financial reform legislation
- Airline Routes
- Boeing halts 787 flight testing to inspect horizontal stabilizers
- UA, CO pilots criticize management intransigence on transition agreement
- Air China orders 20 737-800s
- New US union voting rule to take effect July 1
- Lufthansa, pilots reach agreement through arbitration
- Boeing resumes 787 flight testing after three-day halt
- Airports look to play key role in making aviation more eco-friendly
- Chinese Airlines seek okay for inflight mobile phone service
- Bay Runway reopens at JFK
- Global Aviation announces plans for IPO
- FAA proposes civil penalty against Executive Airlines for poor maintenance
- Airline Traffic
- IATA: Passenger traffic up 11.7% in May; Europe remains 'weakest' region
- Ryanair to cut UK winter capacity 16%, cites negative impact of APD
- New Dubai airport opens for cargo flights
- SITA, TravelSky reach agreement on Chinese market
- Mercator establishes Asian office
- Airline Traffic
- UPS takes on airline baggage with 'luggage box'
- Biofuel technically viable for aviation but financing remains major hurdle
- FAA proposes new icing certification rules
- WTO finding on A380 'subsidies' leaves both US, EU declaring victory
- French prosecutor cites 'faulty sensors' in 2008 A320 crash, won't press charges
- Aegean joins Star in Athens
- JAL details Haneda international schedule heavy on late-night departures
- China Eastern Airlines moving forward with cargo merger
- Hebei Airlines launched based on assets of Dongbei Air
- Lufthansa says Munich capturing passengers from Manchester region
- FAA proposes 2.5 million in penalties against Trans States Holdings
- Airline Routes
- Farnborough 2010 Preview
- The World Airline Report
- Editorial: Shifting Sands
- People
- Delta sells subsidiaries Mesaba, Compass to Pinnacle, Trans States
- IAM moves to unionize Delta workers
- Boeing freezes 787-9 configuration
- Report finds aerospace and defense companies face human capital shortfalls
- Cargo carrier Arrow Air shuts down operations
- AA expands mobile boarding passes to four more airports including LHR
- Jazz, flight attendants reach accord
- Airline Routes
- Barcelona El Prat seeks to evolve into significant hub
- Google signs agreement to acquire ITA, but its planned direction remains unclear
- Airline Routes
- Japanese government considering guaranteeing private loans to JAL
- Jetstar Pacific executives allowed to leave Vietnam after six-month detention
- Tibet Air prepares for summer 2011 launch
- Austrian eyes return to operating profitability
- Notice to Readers: No Daily News on July 6
- Lufthansa orders eight CRJ900s
- Boeing confirms Air China 737-800 order
- US, Barbados reach open skies accord
- Spirit AeroSystems opens A350 parts plant in North Carolina
- AFRAA appoints acting secretary general
- SITA concludes Total Fares Management testing in North America
- Frontier Airlines adjusts fleet
- Dubai World Central-Al Maktoum International opens for cargo flights
- New UK government emphasizes airport development 'restraint'
- Airports look to play key role in making aviation more eco-friendly
- EC lays groundwork for body-scanner deployment at EU airports
- JAL outlines late-night international flight schedule at Tokyo Haneda
- Other news
- Google signs agreement to acquire ITA, but its planned direction remains unclear
- EU court upholds decision to block Ryanair-Aer Lingus merger
- Swiss focuses on costs, branding
- Alitalia joins Air France KLM-Delta transatlantic JV
- New EU blacklist bans Surinam's Blue Wing, severely limits Iran Air
- DOT officially awards four Tokyo Haneda routes
- Embraer establishes Chinese subsidiary
- Emirates SkyCargo transporting 1 million kg. per month via e-freight
- Turkish to transfer Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen flights to AnadoluJet
- Airline Routes
- Air Canada asks court to rescind Toronto City Centre slot awards
- Star's Albrecht calls for fair competition
- BA flight attendants vote on management's latest offer
- Delta, US Airways file suit against DOT slot-swap conditions
- Obama taps Boeing's McNerney to lead export council
- AFI KLM E&M extends services to Embraer aircraft
- Airline Traffic
- Aircraft News
- Airline Routes
- Cathay signs up for Panasonic broadband connectivity across fleet
- Austrian details plans to 'optimize' network system
- Airline Traffic
- Airline Routes
- WTO report on Boeing 'subsidies' delayed; EC, Airbus 'disappointed'
- Ryanair to cut Dublin capacity for winter season, cites excessive charges
- China's airlines hit with domestic fuel price increase
- 50,000 Lufthansa workers agree to pay freeze
- Boeing delivers 114 aircraft in second quarter, down 8.8%
- Agency ticket sales stay strong in June
- FAA, Georgia Tech to study potential effects of NextGen on pilots, controllers
- Boeing confirms 787 will be at Farnborough
- Air China mulls integrating MRO subsidiary with Ameco Beijing