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Ex-Im Bank loan guarantee to Air India upheld by US appeals court

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:24:35 -0400

WASHINGTON - A U.S. appeals court has upheld a decision by the U.S. Export-Import Bank to finance the sale of 30 Boeing wide-body jets to Indian state-owned carrier Air India in a legal challenge brought by Delta Air Lines to the loan guarantee. The court has however directed the government-run bank to better explain its rationale for providing loan guarantee, which Delta claimed as a victory ...

UK inflation rises to 2.7pc in May pushed by higher transport cost

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:12:21 -0400

LONDON - The consumer price index (CPI) inflation increased to 2.7% in May, up from 2.4% in April, mainly due to higher fuel costs pushing up transportation costs particularly airfares, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said Tuesday. The ONS said the rise was due to a record increase in airfares and higher fuel prices. "The inflation rate has returned to the levels seen between ...

GAO says airline merger would reduce competition

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:03:37 -0400

DALLAS -; A government analyst says the merger of American Airlines and US Airways would reduce competition on more than 1,600 routes traveled by more than 53 million ...

Paris Air Show Airbus Boeing both squeeze suppliers on costs

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:53:34 -0400

Seattle Times aerospace reporter Dominic Gates covers top industry events to bring you the latest news, highlighting how it impacts Boeing and its ...

Boeing $13.7 Million Repay Company Accused of Overcharging the Pentagon for Parts

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:36:08 -0400

Addressing an audit conducted by the Pentagon's Inspector General, the Defense Logistics Agency has accused Boeing of overcharging for a number of spare parts. This is the second time in two years that an audit report of Boeing has resulted in accusations that the company is overcharging for parts.The Defense Logistics Agency "is seeking a refund from Boeing," spokeswoman Michelle ...

Air France-KLM confirms future with A350 XWB

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:36:06 -0400

The Air France-KLM Group has finalized a firm contract for 25 A350-900 aircraft and for a further 25 options. These aircraft will become an essential element in the Group's future fleet strategy. "This order of new-generation, high performance aircraft reflects the importance of our investments for the benefit of our customers, whose comfort is at the heart of our concerns. With the ...

Hawaiian Airlines to open Taipei to Honolulu flights

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:44:38 -0400

TAIPEI -- Hawaiian Airlines will start offering non-stop services from Taipei to Honolulu from July to cash in on increased passenger numbers since the U.S. began extending visa-free treatment to Taiwanese nationals, the company said ...

easyJet to buy 135 Airbus A320 planes for almost US$12 billion

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:44:15 -0400

LONDON -- British no-frills airline easyJet on Tuesday announced a deal to purchase 135 Airbus single-aisle A320 passenger planes, including 100 new generation neo aircraft for US$11.9 billion (8.9 billion euros), after agreeing sizeable ...

Dreamliner set to open a world of connection to Cairns

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:36:08 -0400

Cairns Airport chief executive officer Kevin Brown spoke about destination planning yesterday while applauding Jetstar's preparation for the first Boeing 787 Dreamliner to link Cairns with other domestic ports."Not only is it a new product for the customers, which they will be excited to use, but it's a more efficient aircraft," he said. "Its fuel consumption is 20 per ...

Ireland to put off sale of Aer Lingus stake - minister

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:24:28 -0400

DUBLIN (Reuters) - Ireland's government does not think the time is right for it to sell its 25 percent stake in Aer Lingus (AERL.I), the minister in charge of the country's privatisation plan said on Wednesday. Dublin said it would consider the ...

Alaska Airlines clarifies boarding for turboprops

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:29:39 -0400

FAIRBANKS, Alaska — Passengers must still board through security gates when Alaska Airlines switches to turboprop aircraft for flights from Fairbanks to Anchorage. Airline spokesman Tim Thompson says the Transportation Security Administration requires security screenings for aircraft with more than 60 seats. The Fairbanks Daily News-Miner reports ( http://bit.ly/14iVL2Z) the Q400s that ...

Supreme Court To Hear Case On Air Wisconsin Reporting Pilot As A Security Threat

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:06:56 -0400

June 19, 2013 - The Supreme Court agreed Monday to hear the case of Air Wisconsin Airlines Corp. V. Hoeper, William L. This case involves Hoeper who was a pilot and a federal flight deck officer (FFDO) with Air Wisconsin, as a FFDO, Hoeper was allowed to carry a handgun. Back in December 2004, Hoeper failed his flight tests, he was to board an aircraft as a passenger and return home but ...

Boeing To Launch 787-10 Dreamliner The Most Efficient Jetliner In History

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:06:56 -0400

June 19, 2013 - Boeing announced yesterday at the 2013 Paris Air Show that it has launched the 787-10 Dreamliner, the third member of the super-efficient 787 family. Commitments for 102 airplanes from five customers across Europe, Asia and North America provide a strong foundation to support development and production of the newest ...

Kenya Fuel Cost Cited As Main Challenge for African Airlines

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:06:33 -0400

THE high cost of jet fuel in Africa compared to other regions due to distribution inefficiencies and infrastructure constraints has held back the development of budget airlines and fare reduction, an aviation conference was told on Monday. Delegates attending the African aviation suppliers conference in Nairobi heard that jet fuel prices in some African capitals are double the global average ...

Airbus clocks 59 orders for new A350 wide-body jet

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:26:51 -0400

A visitor watches General Electric the GEnx jet engine, powering Boeing 787 Dremliner, during the 50th Paris Air Show at Le Bourget airport, north of Paris, Wednesday June 19, 2013. (AP Photo/Remy de la ...

Emirates named ‘world’s best airline’ at award show

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:26:46 -0400

Emirates Airline has been honoured with the title of world's top carrier at a recent award ceremony. The 2013 World Airline Awards took place yesterday (June 18th), during which Emirates was presented with the World's Best Airline gong. It also took home the prize for Best Middle East Airline and World's Best Inflight Entertainment, which is an award they have won nine years in a ...

Orders top $100bn as Boeing gets a boost

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:19:58 -0400

Paris - Orders at the Paris Airshow surpassed $100 billion on Wednesday, as planemakers Boeing and Airbus cashed in on demand for fuel-efficient jets and growth in both budget carriers and emerging ...

Boeing boosted by CIT order

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:18:35 -0400

Boeing said on Wednesday that US plane leasing firm CIT Aerospace had ordered 30 of its new, medium-haul 737 MAX aircraft in a deal worth $3 billion at catalogue prices.The announcement complements an already solid order book for the US aviation giant at the Paris Air Show, which kicked off Monday against a background of high-profile competition between Boeing and its arch-rival Airbus.The US ...

Boeing pledges speedier start to 737 MAX deliveries

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:17:18 -0400

Seattle Times aerospace reporter Dominic Gates covers top industry events to bring you the latest news, highlighting how it impacts Boeing and its ...

Boeing and Airbus in Paris sales battle

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:14:04 -0400

If Boeing can develop a 777 that can fly for 20 hours, then why bother flying through Dubai? Most EK traffic is transfer passengers. 20 hours nonstop ...

ANA Ambassador Report 1 San Jose to Tokyo on the 787 Dreamliner

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:13:52 -0400

The All Nippon Airways 787 Dreamliner Arrives back to San Jose Airport, ready to turn around for it’s flight back to Tokyo Narita – Photo: Mal Muir | ...

Safran And Honeywell To Develop An Electric Green Taxiing System

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:54:07 -0400

June 19, 2013 - Honeywell and Safran announced that they are extending their collaboration on the development of the new electric green taxiing system (EGTS) to include Air ...

Cassidian Protects Aircraft Passengers Against Missile Attacks

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:54:07 -0400

June 19, 2013 - Cassidian, the defense and security division of EADS, has developed an intelligent system for the protection of civil aircraft against attacks by missiles of the Man Portable Air Defense Systems (MANPADS) type which will allow aircraft to fly over crisis areas, to take off and land on civil airports and also to fly in civil ...

AIRSHOW-WRAPUP 2-Orders top $100 bln as Ryanair gives Boeing a boost

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:29:29 -0400

Wed Jun 19, 2013 11:29am EDT * Ryanair finalises Boeing order worth $15.6 bln at list prices * Says could order 200 or more Boeing 737 MAX this year * Airbus secures Air France-KLM, Singapore orders for A350 By Alwyn Scott and Maria Sheahan PARIS, June 19 (Reuters) - Orders at the Paris Airshow surpassed $100 billion on Wednesday, as planemakers Boeing and Airbus cashed in on demand for ...

Qantas attendants sue over explosion

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:51:26 -0400

A QANTAS flight crew who endured a near-disastrous engine explosion are leading a class action over the trauma they suffered in the mid-air ...

Emirates Takes Home 2013 ‘World’s Best Airline’ Award

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:47:29 -0400

Emirates scooped up a further two awards including; 'Best Middle East Airline' and for a record ninth year in a row, 'World's Best Inflight Entertainment'. The awards were collected today by Tim Clark, President Emirates Airline at ...

AIRSHOW-Singapore Airlines orders 30 more Airbus A350s

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:29:10 -0400

PARIS, June 19 | Wed Jun 19, 2013 10:29am EDT PARIS, June 19 (Reuters) - Singapore Airlines has placed a firm order for 30 Airbus A350-900 aircraft worth $8.6 billion at list prices, with options for 20 more of the jetliners. The airline could convert the options into larger A350-1000s under the terms of the deal, Airbus said at the Paris Airshow on Wednesday. The carrier now has 70 ...

Ryanair Will Fight for Its Stake in Aer Lingus

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:02:18 -0400

Michael O'Leary, chief executive of the European budget airline, predicted Wednesday that the protracted dispute over its 30 percent stake in Aer Lingus would not be over soon, no matter what the final decision is next month by British regulators, whom he accused of ...

American US Airways Seek EU Merger Approval

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:44:40 -0400

US Airways and American Airlines are seeking EU antitrust approval for their planned USD$11 billion merger, which would create the world's largest carrier. The proposed tie-up, the fourth in the US airline industry since 2008, could strengthen recovery in the sector and give carriers more power to increase prices. The European Commission, which assesses such deals in the 27-country ...

Denmark Says SAS Credit Was Not State Aid

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:44:40 -0400

Denmark's finance minister said a credit facility granted to Scandinavian airline SAS was not state aid, after EU regulators opened an investigation into whether the facility was in line with EU state aid rules. "We are still of the opinion that our participation in the credit facility can clearly be justified from a pure business perspective," finance minister Bjarne Corydon said ...

Opportunity Noks For Thai Airline Share Listing

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:44:39 -0400

Shares in low-cost airline Nok Air, a unit of national carrier Thai Airways, are expected to rise on debut on the Thai main stock exchange on Thursday, due to the company's growth prospects and valuation appeal. "The pricing of 26 baht was not at the high end of the offer range. With a price-to-earnings valuation of around 11 times, it is more interesting than the current market price ...

AIRSHOW-Air Lease selects Pratt engines for 30 Airbus planes

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:39:41 -0400

PARIS, June 19 | Wed Jun 19, 2013 9:39am EDT PARIS, June 19 (Reuters) - Air Lease Corp on Wednesday selected the PW1100G-JM engine to power its order of 30 A320/A321neo aircraft, Pratt and Whitney, a unit of United Technologies Corp, said on Wednesday. It said deliveries are scheduled to start in 2016. Pratt said new PurePower engine orders announced this week brought its total to more ...

Judge sentences Frenchman who impersonated airline pilot

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:30:10 -0400

A judge in Philadelphia sentenced a Frenchman to time served for pretending to be a commercial airline pilot and entering the cockpit of a U.S. Airways jet. Philippe Jeannard, 61, of La Rochelle, France, was arrested March 20 after using the fraudulent identification card of a former Air France employee to board the U.S. Airways plane, Philly.com reported. No one was injured or endangered by ...

Union of Concerned Scientists Northwest Airlines Asks Clear Channel to Pull Science Groups Anti-Nuclear-Weapons Ad in Minneapolis Airport

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:27:19 -0400

Billboard Calls for Sen. McCain to 'Get Serious' About Reducing the Threat of Nuclear Weapons WASHINGTON - August 19 - Northwest, the official airline of the Republican National Convention, has taken on a new role of censor. Yesterday it asked Clear Channel Communications to remove a Union of Concerned Scientists' (UCS) anti-nuclear-weapons billboard in the Minneapolis airport ...

Airbus Gets USD$2.6 Bln Order From Sri Lankan

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:34:30 -0400

SriLankan Airlines has struck a deal to buy six Airbus A330-300s and four A350-900s in a deal worth USD$2.6 billion at list prices, the airline said at the Paris Airshow on Wednesday. It also plans to lease three A350s, it said, adding that a lessor had not yet been chosen. Rolls-Royce said it won an USD$800 million order at list prices for Trent XWB engines to power the A350-900s and Trent 700 ...

Leasing Firm CIT Orders 30 Boeing 737 MAXs

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:34:30 -0400

Boeing has won an order for 30 of its 737 MAX 8 aircraft worth USD$3 billion at list prices from leasing firm CIT Group, the two companies said at the Paris Airshow on Wednesday. The deal comprises 10 new aircraft and the conversion of 20 existing 737 orders, with deliveries due in 2019 and 2020, CIT said. It came two days after Boeing announced 737 MAX orders from SkyMark Airlines and TUI ...

Air Canada plane returns safely to Sydney after smoke in cabin

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:14:00 -0400

An Air Canada plane landed safely after being forced to return to Sydney Airport because of smoke in the cabin, the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) said on Thursday.The plane landed in Sydney shortly after 12.10 p.m. (local time) on Thursday, an ATSB spokesman said.It had left Sydney Airport at about 10.30 a.m. (local time) for Vancouver and Toronto."Air Canada reported smoke in ...

Air France-KLM orders 25 wide-body Airbus A350s

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:49:32 -0400

Visitors walk among planes displayed at the 50th Paris Air Show at Le Bourget airport, north of Paris, Wednesday June 19, 2013. Visible at foreground is a Bombardier Global 6000 jet.(AP Photo/Remy de la ...

CORRECTED-AIRSHOW-Boeing says Oman Air orders five 737-900ER jets

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:43:06 -0400

Wed Jun 19, 2013 7:43am EDT (Adds dropped word "million" in first paragraph) PARIS, June 19 (Reuters) - Boeing said on Wednesday it had won a firm order from Oman Air for five 737-900ER planes valued at $473 million at list prices. The order was previously logged as being from an unidentified customer. It marks the first order for a 787-900ER from a Gulf customer. Oman Air now has six ...

More guns seized at OIA than other Florida airports

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:22:13 -0400

Kennedy Airport That kind of apology is routine. Eitel was the 19th person at OIA arrested this year or issued an at-large charging affidavit for "carrying a firearm in a place prohibited by law," records ...

Boeing finalized largest ever 156 billion Dollar order from European airline

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:21:01 -0400

Ryanair today finalized a firm order for 175 Next-Generation 737-800 airplanes valued at $15.6 billion at list prices. The order, originally announced as a commitment in March, is B v At a signing ceremony today at the 2013 Paris Air Show, Michael O'Leary, president and CEO of Ryanair, joined Ray Conner, Boeing Commercial Airplanes president and CEO, to finalize the historic deal. ...

Etihad Airways to launch double daily flights from Abu Dhabi to Malaysia

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:09:45 -0400

WAM ABU DHABI, June 19th, 2013 (WAM)Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, will add a new daily flight between Abu Dhabi and Kuala Lumpur to offer a double daily service from July 15th. The new schedule will add 1400 new seats per week to the route - an increase in capacity of approximately 23 per cent. It will enable Etihad Airways to offer better flight connections ...

AIRSHOW-UPDATE 1-Airbus wins order from SriLankan Airlines

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:09:16 -0400

Wed Jun 19, 2013 7:09am EDT * Includes firm orders for six A330-300 * Airline expected to confirm A350 order by end of month PARIS, June 19 (Reuters) - SriLankan Airlines announced orders for six Airbus A330-300 aircraft and commitments to buy four A350-900s in a deal worth $2.6 billion at list prices. Airbus sales chief John Leahy said at the Paris Airshow on Wednesday that the A350 deal would ...

Stocks climb from one-month low Airlines gain CSR drops

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:07:19 -0400

Stocks advanced on the Chinese mainland, lifting the benchmark index from a one-month low, as airlines climbed on speculation that competition from the high-speed rail industry will fall after a train crash on Saturday. China Eastern Airlines Corp jumped 10 percent after ticket prices between Beijing and Shanghai climbed. Rising Nonferrous Metals Share Co led a rally for rare-earth producers as ...

AIRSHOW-UPDATE 1-Ryanair CEO says working on Boeing 737 MAX order

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:48:02 -0400

Wed Jun 19, 2013 6:48am EDT * Ryanair could order 200 or more 737 MAX * Ryanair says could make order by end of year By Alwyn Scott PARIS, June 19 (Reuters) - The head of low-cost carrier Ryanair said on Wednesday that the airline could order 200 or more Boeing 737 MAX aircraft by the end of the year, though the timing was not certain. Michael O'Leary said at the Paris Airshow that if the ...

Air Canada Named Best Airline in North America in Skytrax Global Survey of More than 18 Million Air Travellers

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:28:03 -0400

North America and ranked among the best airlines in the world. The annual poll, which is based on surveys of more than 18 million global passengers, is viewed as the key benchmarking tool for customer satisfaction by the global airline industry "We are delighted that the Skytrax World Airline Awards has recognized ...

Airbus wins A350 order from Air France-KLM

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:21:13 -0400

Air France-KLM has been at loggerheads with suppliers over issues mainly including maintenance of the plane's Rolls-Royce engines ever since the deal was first mooted in 2011. Air France and Rolls had clashed over conflicting ideas for engine supply ...

JAL starts compensation talks with Boeing over 787

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:13:44 -0400

Raising concerns over HCC's move, activists and proxy advisory firms have asked the company shareholders to oppose the board's remuneration proposal for ...

Airbus Honors UTC Aerospace Systems for Superior Delivery and Quality Performance

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:05:26 -0400

Airbus recently honored UTC Aerospace Systems for superior delivery and quality performance as part of the Airbus' Supply Chain Quality Improvement Program (SQIP). UTC Aerospace Systems is a unit of United Technologies ...

AIRSHOW-Ryanair finalises $15.6 bln order for Boeing 737-800s

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:40:14 -0400

PARIS, June 19 | Wed Jun 19, 2013 5:40am EDT PARIS, June 19 (Reuters) - Ryanair finalised an order for 175 Boeing 737-800 aircraft worth around $15.6 billion at list prices at the Paris Airshow on Wednesday. The Irish budget airline made a provisional order in March for the ...

Boeing Dreamliner jet diverted over new concerns

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:26:25 -0400

A United Airlines 787 Dreamliner aircraft enroute to Tokyo from Denver made a diversion to Seattle after concerns of a problem with an oil filter, creating further headaches for US manufacturer Boeing and just eight weeks after the aircraft returned to service in the Gulf after being grounded for three ...

Etihad Airways again tops Skytrax first class awards

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:26:13 -0400

The Abu Dhabi-based airline took home the coveted title of Best First Class for the fourth consecutive year, as well as taking home top honours for Best First Class Seats and Best First Class Catering.The awards, which are voted on by travellers from more than 160 countries, were presented at the Skytrax World Airline Awards ceremony today at the Paris Air Show.Peter Baumgartner, Etihad ...

Dreamliner Diverted In Latest Boeing Setback

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:19:36 -0400

A Boeing 787 Dreamliner has landed safely after being diverted when pilots were made aware of a potential oil filter problem. In the latest of a series of setbacks for the new model, United Airlines said a Dreamliner on its way to Tokyo from Denver was forced to land in Seattle as a precaution. The planes were only recently returned to the skies after regulators grounded them worldwide due ...

BRIEF-Aerolineas Argentinas to lease 4 Airbus A330-200s from ILFC

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:41:59 -0400

PARIS, June 19 | Wed Jun 19, 2013 4:41am EDT PARIS, June 19 (Reuters) - American International Group Inc : * Aerolneas argentinas agrees to lease four airbus a330-200s from ...

Boeing wins order for 30 new-generation 737 jets

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:33:18 -0400

LE BOURGET, France -; Boeing Co. says it is selling 30 of its new generation 737-MAX 8 jets, extending the popularity of the fuel-efficient short-haul aircraft at the Paris Air ...

AIRSHOW-Boeing says 737 MAX to enter service in Q3 2017

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:21:54 -0400

PARIS, June 19 | Wed Jun 19, 2013 4:21am EDT PARIS, June 19 (Reuters) - Boeing's upgraded and re-engined version of its 737 aircraft will come into service in the third quarter of 2017, around six months earlier than scheduled, a company executive said at the Paris Airshow. This helps the 737 MAX close the gap with its main rival - the upgraded Airbus 320neo due to enter service in ...

United 787 Diverted Due To Oil Filter Issue

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:13:50 -0400

United Airlines said on Tuesday that a Boeing 787 on its way to Tokyo from Denver was diverted to Seattle after an indication of a problem with an oil filter in an engine, but the plane landed without incident. The unscheduled diversion is the latest hiccup for Boeing's newest plane, which has been beset by problems and only recently returned to the skies after regulators grounded it ...

CIT orders 30 Boeing planes in $3.0 billion deal

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:04:46 -0400

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Samoan airline introduces XL class

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:31:54 -0400

WELLINGTON (AFP) - A tiny Samoan airline says it will introduce an "XL" class for super-sized passengers, featuring extra-wide rows and special ramps to help them reach their seats.Samoa Air has already pioneered a world first when late last year it began charging passengers fares based on how much they weigh, rather than a set price for each seat.Chief executive Chris Langton said the ...

Air travel picks up IndiGo stays on top Jet Airways grabs second slot

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:59:26 -0400

NEW DELHI: The holiday season spurred a mild revival in demand for air travel and the month of May witnessed positive growth in air traffic after almost 15 months of decline. According to data furnished by aviation regulator DGCA, domestic airlines together carried 57.1 lakh passengers last month, recording a growth of 5%, compared with May 2012. It also reflects a sharp jump of seven lakh ...

Boeing launches bigger 787 with 102 orders in the bag

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:19:18 -0400

Boeing Company chairman and chief executive officer Jim McNerney, during a press conference, in Le Bourget, France, Tuesday, June 18, 2013. Boeing Corp. is starting work on a stretched-out version of its popular 787 Dreamliner jet, in the hope of reigniting interest in the aircraft after battery-related problems. Boeing announced the formal launch of its 787-10 program at the Paris Air Show on ...

Boeing to Airbus Weve Got You Boxed and Bracketed

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:15:21 -0400

Boeing 's Dreamliner meet its new challenger in the form of the Airbus A350, the U.S. firm maintains that the new European aircraft will not affect its share of the wide body market, claiming: "We've got them boxed and bracketed." Randy Tinseth, vice president of marketing for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, was speaking on a day that saw strong orders for Boeing's ...

New Dreamliner too small for us says Emirates

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:13:40 -0400

Emirates president Tim Clark threw cold water on Boeing's launch of the new improved and bigger 787-10 version of its flagship Dreamliner, saying the new model may not be big enough for the fast growing Dubai carrier, it has been ...

Dubai Airports eyes big break for billiards

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:13:29 -0400

Dubai Airport The organisers of the inaugural Dubai Airports 9-Ball Billiards Championships are hoping to discover some fresh talent to lend depth to the national squad.The first edition of the championships was announced by Majid Sultan Al Joker, vice-president, Terminal Operations, Dubai Airports, at Terminal 3 yesterday."For us, this is a strategic part of our involvement in sport. ...

For the plus-sized passenger now an XL class on planes

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:04:40 -0400

Wellington: A tiny Samoan airline says it will introduce an "XL" class for super-sized passengers, featuring extra-wide rows and special ramps to help them reach their seats.Samoa Air has already pioneered a world first when late last year it began charging passengers fares based on how much they weigh, rather than a set price for each seat.Chief executive Chris Langton said the measure ...

Nepal Airlines Corp signs US$106m loan with EPF to buy two jets

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:10:43 -0400

Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) finally looks like it is buying planes to expand its skeleton fleet again, after each of its past purchase plans ended in disaster. The national flag carrier signed a 10 billion Nepalese rupees (US$106 million) loan agreement with the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) on Tuesday to buy two Airbus aircraft it has been eyeing for a long time. With the loan ...

American Airlines-US Air merger denounced as “merger of convenience” and anti-consumer

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:50:42 -0400

Washington, D.C. - The Aviation Subcommittee of the Senate Commerce, Science and Technology Committee at a hearing on Wednesday, June 19, 2013, will discuss issues regarding the proposed merger of US Airways and American Airlines. Once considered a slam dunk for approval, this merger is now facing questions about competition and its effect on consumers. "There are no benefits to this merger ...

Tokyo-bound Boeing 787 Dreamliner diverted to Seattle

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:56:01 -0400

SEATTLE (AP) -- An indication of an oil filter problem prompted the crew of a Boeing 787 flying from Denver to Tokyo to divert to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on Tuesday afternoon, a United ...

Ethiopian Airlines inaugurates new flight to Seoul

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:58:18 -0400

The Ethiopian Airlines, one of the fastest growing airliners in Africa, on Tuesday launched its new destination to Seoul, South Korea. The inaugural flight to Seoul coincides with the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Ethiopia and South Korea. The Ethiopian Airlines made the inaugural flight with Boeing 787 Dreamliner to Incheon International Airport in ...

United Airlines Changes Frequent Flier Program Adds Dollars Spent To Miles

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:57:22 -0400

United just announced it is joining Delta in adding spending minimums to its elite frequent flier program in addition to mileage. Photo: Wikipedia Earlier this ...

Cathay Pacific traffic figures for May 2013

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:56:17 -0400

Cathay Pacific Airways released combined Cathay Pacific and Dragonair traffic figures for May 2013 that again show a year-on-year drop in the number of passengers carried and cargo and mail tonnage. Cathay Pacific and Dragonair carried a total of 2,338,703 passengers in May – a drop of 0.8% compared to the same month last year. The passenger load factor was up by 0.5 percentage points to ...

Aeromexico Outlines Plans for 787

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:56:17 -0400

AeroMexico has revealed it will take delivery of its first Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner in the first half of August, becoming the first Mexican carrier to operate the Boeing 787. AeroMexico’s first Dreamliner is scheduled to serve, first, the Mexico City-Monterrey and Mexico City-Tijuana routes on October 1. These commercial flights will be followed by a 12-day series of commercial ...

Etihad Government of Serbia sign initial MOU to explore JatAirways investment

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:56:16 -0400

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, will advance discussions with JatAirways about an equity investment in the Serbian national carrier. An Initial Memorandum of Understanding (IMU) between Etihad Airways and the Government of Serbia was signed in Belgrade today, Monday June 17. Details of the development were unveiled by James Hogan, President and Chief ...

Singapore Airlines May 2013 operating results

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:56:16 -0400

The operating results for May 2013 are given in the table below: In May 2013, Singapore Airlines' system wide passenger carriage (measured in revenue passenger kilometres) increased 1.3% on the back of 3.1% growth in capacity (measured in available seat kilometers). Consequently, passenger load factor (PLF) fell by 1.2 percentage points to 74.6%. The number of passengers carried ...

Qantas IT glitch lists $11000 Sydney-Melbourne fares

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:53:06 -0400

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Careful Review Of American-US Air Deal Urged

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:44:14 -0400

Two US lawmakers with antitrust oversight have urged the Obama administration to carefully review a planned merger of American Airlines and US Airways to ensure that it will not lead to higher prices for passengers. US Airways announced on February 14 that it planned to buy American Airlines parent AMR, which is restructuring in bankruptcy court. The airlines are looking to complete the deal by ...

US Poll Airline Performance Improves

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:44:14 -0400

US consumers are more satisfied with airlines in recent years but the industry still gets relatively low marks, mainly due to the onboard experience, according to a new customer poll. The American Consumer Satisfaction Index, which surveys some 70,000 US customers annually on more than 40 industries ranging from apparel and hospitals to banks and insurance, found only television and internet ...

Russia Opens Criminal Probe Into Aeroflot Executive

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:44:13 -0400

Russian officials have opened a criminal investigation into a deputy head of state-controlled airline Aeroflot on suspicion that he abused his position by selling cheap tickets to travel agents linked to his family. President Vladimir Putin, keen to stop foreign investment capital draining out of Russia, has made fighting endemic corruption a priority for his third term, although critics say ...

Ryanair To Firm Up USD$16 Bln 737 Order

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:44:13 -0400

Ryanair said on Tuesday that it would finalise an order for 175 Boeing 737-800 aircraft worth around USD$16 billion at list prices at the Paris Airshow on Wednesday. The Irish budget airline made a provisional order in March for the aircraft, which it said would help it continue its domination of the European low-cost airline market. ...

United Dreamliner diverted due to possible oil filter problem

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:41:41 -0400

SEATTLE (Reuters) - United Airlines said on Tuesday that a Boeing Co 787 on its way to Tokyo from Denver was diverted to Seattle after an indication of a problem with an oil filter, but the plane landed without ...

Korean Air says signs MOU to buy 11 aircraft from Boeing

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:17:16 -0400

SEOUL, June 19 | Tue Jun 18, 2013 9:17pm EDT SEOUL, June 19 (Reuters) - For more on this story, double click on ...

Boeing to Build Stretch-Dreamliners

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:52:01 -0400

U.S. plane maker Boeing Co. said Tuesday at the Paris Air Show it has orders for 102 extended versions of its 787 Dreamliner jet. With fewer than 100 of the original Dreamliners delivered to date, Boeing said it has orders for the stretch version -- called the 787-10 -- worth $29 billion, The New York Times reported Tuesday. The longer jet will have seating for 330 passengers, compared to ...

Guest Boeing’s exodus from Washington state

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:49:46 -0400

WE recently learned Boeing will be moving some engineers and technical professionals to other parts of the country. The news comes at a time when the world’s focus is on aerospace, with this week’s Paris Air Show and last Friday’s inaugural flight of the Airbus A350 - the rival to Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner. Moving jobs is a continuation of the company’s steady ...

Cathay Pacific to revamp first class BOSE headphones more personal space

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:46:34 -0400

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US man pleads guilty to smuggling snakes on several planes from South America to US

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:29:29 -0400

TYLER, Texas - Samuel L. Jackson would have been cursing up a storm. A Texas man has pleaded guilty to smuggling snakes on several planes from South America to the United States. During a court hearing Wednesday in Tyler, William Lamar pleaded guilty to importing wildlife taken in violation of foreign law. Prosecutors say the 63-year-old eco-tourism guide bought the seven live snakes in August ...

Which airline offers the best passenger rights for my flight to the US

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:45:42 -0400

Q. I am in the process of booking a return flight from London to San Francisco. The direct flight I have selected is run by United but I can also book the same one through the Lufthansa site. Is there any advantage, under the EU rules, for this flight if I book the Lufthansa option? Margaret Read, ...

BREAKING United Airlines Boeing 787 Makes Emergency Landing in Seattle

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:40:38 -0400

A United Airlines Boeing 787 Dreamliner (Flight 139) going from Denver to Narita in Tokyo, made an emergency landing today at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) at about 4:15pm PST. The aircraft was met by fire crew, was inspected and allowed to park at the A-concourse. Currently fire crews have left the aircraft and mechanics are in the process of ...

Paris Air Show 2013 – Early in the Week Update

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:40:34 -0400

Airchive.com . Lufthansa continues to add to their large fleet of Airbus jets, with a confirmed order for another 100 planes. The order is mixed – 35 A320NEOs, 35 A321NEOs, and 30 current A320s with Sharklets. (Airbus’ version of winglets). Easyjet went with Airbus for their latest order, converting 35 A320 options from a previous deal to firm orders, and adding 100 A320NEOs. They ...

Senators urge scrutiny of American Airlines and US Airways merger

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:34:21 -0400

On the eve of a Senate hearing on airline mergers, two senators are urging the Obama administration to carefully scrutinize the proposed merger ...

Bell Helicopter To Re-Enter The Short Light Single Engine Helicopter Market