30 April 2009

Continental Airlines International Restaurant Week creates world class dining experiences for New Yorkers http://ping.fm/QuKOf
March passenger and freight air traffic remains depressed http://ping.fm/3jxN1
Vice President Joe Biden would avoid subways and planes after swine flu outbreak - or would he?!! http://ping.fm/8fsVm
Korean Air to refurbish in-flight facilities with Next Generation Premium Seats http://ping.fm/BsIki
Baghdad interest from bmi http://ping.fm/yZMjP
bmi successfully defends in High Court as Judge throws out �12m damages claim http://ping.fm/db5R0

29 April 2009

Ryanair boss says swine flu only a risk for 'slumdwellers' http://ping.fm/oqEob
It seems the New York Mayor and police were informed of Air Force One photo flight http://ping.fm/Ocf5s

28 April 2009

Boeing unveils performance, comfort changes to Next-Generation 737s http://ping.fm/jVGI7
Whire House sorry for Ar Force One low fly-past in New York - see video http://ping.fm/6yVJA
Southwest Airlines to offer online link to Volaris service on Southwest.com http://ping.fm/VeAxi
Bali airport installs thermal scans and health measures to curb Singapore flu outbreak http://ping.fm/E3CJM

27 April 2009

Etihad Guest and Virgin Velocity scoop top honours at Freddie Awards http://ping.fm/3mVjZ
Air New Zealand doubles Premium Economy http://ping.fm/UEN4x
Flights to Cuba on airline’s radar http://ping.fm/x40CQ
ABTA hits out over plan to triple £1 ATOL levy http://ping.fm/hyNVq

26 April 2009

Boeing 787 poised to see light of day http://ping.fm/zvRSP

25 April 2009

Boeing assembles the first set of 747-8 wings http://ping.fm/9sX1Z
Air China Cargo receives 747-400 Boeing converted freighter http://ping.fm/8UDH6
Cutbacks help JetBlue post first-quarter profit http://ping.fm/H3U8l

17 April 2009

Boeing marks 6,000th 737 with delivery to ILFC and Norwegian Air Shuttle http://ping.fm/KABhV
Southwest Airlines reports first quarter results http://ping.fm/N80Cq
IATA expands agreement with CIS to improve aviation safety http://ping.fm/sJKPs

16 April 2009

China Southern delays A380s, 787s, saving $1 billion http://ping.fm/fnlH9
United Airlines to charge overweight passengers for two seats http://ping.fm/fjE73
Pilots 'unaware' fire had broken out on United Boeing 777 at Heathrow kjust before take off http://ping.fm/OCTan
Snakes not on a plane......anymore.....we think http://ping.fm/FXEfz
More pain on the way for Asia Pacific airlines http://ping.fm/pRyM7

15 April 2009

FedEx to park 14 cargo jets http://ping.fm/0EZWU
American Airlines puts new 737s into service http://ping.fm/LVlQT

14 April 2009

Sikorsky eyes helicopter speed record http://ping.fm/HADWR
Air Force officials call for end of F-22 program http://ping.fm/kGh36
ABC News compile the top nine outrageous airline fees and extreme flying charges http://ping.fm/6VWks
New codeshare with bmi and TAM opens up greater choices on Brazil - UK flights http://ping.fm/KyNEJ

13 April 2009

Masdar and Etihad Airways join forces to promote sustainability http://ping.fm/EkFsT
Israeli jets scramble to escort Delta flight after hijack alert http://ping.fm/2uNe7

12 April 2009

Video of the day - hear about a pilot who had never flown a jet accidentally taking off in an RAF Lightning http://ping.fm/X3M4u

11 April 2009

Boeing delivers 777th 777 to Air France with new airline livery http://ping.fm/F2At4
Etihad appoints Pakistan manager http://ping.fm/80fUx

10 April 2009

787 to provide little relief for Boeing job woes http://ping.fm/6ZMNf
Jet returns to California airport after bird strike http://ping.fm/SI6aA
Two dead in light aircraft crash http://ping.fm/PJ0yT
Aircraft lessor may get $5 billion bailout from the New York Federal Reserve http://ping.fm/DADox
AirTran Airways announces new services to Allentown/Bethlehem, from two Florida cities http://ping.fm/pgodP
Marines seek unmanned chopper for Afghanistan http://ping.fm/7b0Aq
Boeing to adjust 2010 twin-aisle airplane production plan http://ping.fm/06p3F
Emirates to start fights to Angola http://ping.fm/4CdPx
Another airline offers upgrades to loyalty programme members http://ping.fm/ga5AV

09 April 2009

Investigators trace airplane fire to maintenance practices http://ping.fm/c65Hw
Travelers consider exchanging tickets as prices drop http://ping.fm/Ho6EQ
Authorities: No real danger posed by stolen Cessna http://ping.fm/qZUH8
NextGen air traffic control system goes live in Miami http://ping.fm/1JMoA

08 April 2009

Sources report Turkish Airlines aircraft lands at wrong airport http://ping.fm/EPDe5
Airport set to charge drop-off fee http://ping.fm/8v1OO
Rolls Royce to power Saudi Arabian Airlines in deal worth up to $900 million http://ping.fm/m4HaJ
Even more upgrade opportunities for EuroBonus members http://ping.fm/dDPrP
Ryanair forced to switch summer flights from Pau http://ping.fm/tch6v
Al Ain International Airport obtain full aerodrome certification http://ping.fm/WDMW8
Second route accross the Pacific launched by V Australia http://ping.fm/QZfIr

07 April 2009

Emirates raises Birmingham capacity http://ping.fm/mFjic
Gulf Air announces more summer flights http://ping.fm/Wpdhd
Doomed helicopter failed vital safety test, files reveal http://ping.fm/PMVr0
BA and Air France propose emissions trading for airlines http://ping.fm/APCO3
Austrian Airlines to cut work hours and salaries http://ping.fm/taz7Z
Dubai launches budget airline http://ping.fm/9Xl96
Two top European airline executives plan to quit http://ping.fm/qBT6z

06 April 2009

Skyjet suddenly halts operations http://ping.fm/pODXj

05 April 2009

Feds begin post 9/11 airline watchlist takeover http://ping.fm/JhWqp
Transportation Committee Chairman seeks Virgin America review http://ping.fm/ReIlD
Northrop settles case alleging faulty parts http://ping.fm/UpHdO

02 April 2009

Military eyes October for scramjet test flights http://ping.fm/C1B2V
Boeing doesn't expect Indian carriers to defer or cancel orders http://ping.fm/XSfzn
Regional airline ASA, flying for Delta, grounds 60 jets to inspect engines after audit http://ping.fm/eAwb9
FAA projects 7.1% US airline traffic drop in 2009, 3.1% annual growth through 2025 http://tinyurl.com/c6efg2

01 April 2009

Helicopter ditches in North Sea http://ping.fm/UNjTb
European airports approve measure for reduced emissions http://ping.fm/GtLZ5
Jin Air flies to China and Thailand in October http://ping.fm/2dzAp
Iberia website pulls in 532 million Euros in air ticket sales in 2008 http://ping.fm/QAiQi
All IATA airlines are IOSA registered - a momentous day for aviation safety http://ping.fm/gLAFo