31 August 2009

Jack Straw: No oil deal for Lockerbie bomber release http://bit.ly/i92in
All change at Boeing as Scott Carson retires; Albaugh named Commercial Airplanes Leader and Muilenburg to head IDS http://bit.ly/10Od0F
Crain’s New York Business names Continental as the top airline http://bit.ly/2Q0iP3
Boeing to provide network for US Air Force C-17 training http://bit.ly/13wFkG
Cheap (cheap) Virgin Blue are offering $9 fares only on Twitter http://bit.ly/4ATvO

29 August 2009

LIAT sponsored workshop help develop a new generation of journalists http://bit.ly/7ksU7
The 787 Dreamliner will fly this year, Boeing promises http://bit.ly/18VlLK
Etihad Airways improve their First Class service with new suite http://bit.ly/5jU9u

28 August 2009

Boeing celebrates 70 years in St. Louis http://bit.ly/siRFZ
As fall travel slows, consolidation talk rises among airline analysts http://bit.ly/7Boq0
Jet2.com lands at East Midlands Airport creating seven new routes and 250 new jobs http://bit.ly/5ASF2
EU emissions program causes widespread concern for airlines http://bit.ly/4bCncP
Iberia accelerates contingency plan and anti-crisis measures http://bit.ly/Ki3op

27 August 2009

Iberia reorganises management structure http://bit.ly/UK1Zo
Flap over parts leads to temporary grounding of Southwest Ailines' Boeing 737s http://bit.ly/VRgRD
Embraer suspends operations at Bradley International Airport http://bit.ly/6qeux
Boeing announces new 787 Dreamliner schedule and third-quarter charge http://bit.ly/7TqP
Aerospace leaders urge U.S. government not to overlook industry's needs http://bit.ly/3sqGCD
Etihad Crystal Cargo launches new service to Baghdad http://bit.ly/YZVF0
IATA reports on passenger demand - In the red, despite demand improvements http://bit.ly/17ZHDc
Continental Airlines announces new checked bag policy for transatlantic travelers http://bit.ly/d7zls

26 August 2009

American Airlines completes retirement of Airbus A300 fleet http://bit.ly/JCLaC
Cessna plans more production cuts in single-engine piston production http://bit.ly/OJA8m
Delta adds full-flat beds on all London Heathrow flights http://bit.ly/Rcl1a
Aerospace employment to fall by 4.5% this year, study predicts http://bit.ly/1UIdJL
Low-cost airline model evolves as competition heats up http://bit.ly/QoRlx
Discounting risks permanent harm to premium air travel, critics say http://bit.ly/wcuHp
AirTran Airways files applications to fly to Nassau, Montego Bay and Aruba http://bit.ly/F0p0m
U.K. Chinook helicopters still grounded by cost-cutting effort after 8 years http://bit.ly/2fEAoP
Video: Watch the Vulcan flying with the Red Arrows over the south coast at the Dawlish Regatta http://bit.ly/ynULc

25 August 2009

Brown 'repulsed' at Megrahi welcome http://bit.ly/mLq7W
KLM welcomes Boeing 777 in Skyteam colours and shows us the difference with the standard livery http://bit.ly/12yGEw
Boeing Next-Generation 737s to enhance WestJet fleet plans http://bit.ly/8RtWl
US tourists' views on Lockerbie bomber release http://bit.ly/lMNd3
Airlines race for Wi-Fi in the sky http://bit.ly/hJfjm
Korean Air sees an increase in international passenger traffic for September http://bit.ly/1CNTwt
Makers of unmanned aircraft see demand rising http://bit.ly/FLHMv
Virgin America again accused of illegal U.S. operations http://bit.ly/2TB2d
The Battle Of Britain Weekend http://bit.ly/HOvXQ
New technology could stream aircraft data in real time http://bit.ly/k0IXA
New business network partner joins Etihad Guest loyalty programme http://bit.ly/u6Tom
Boeing delivers KLM 777-300ER in SkyTeam livery http://bit.ly/KpLXq
Airlines submitting emissions plans "under protest" http://bit.ly/5KG4k

24 August 2009

EVA Air and UNI Air launch scheduled flights between Taiwan and China http://bit.ly/jQZ7v
Norwegian Air Shuttle completes milestone with first direct purchase and delivery of a Boeing 737-800 http://bit.ly/48Csfp
AirTran Airways begins relocation of gates to Concourse E at Philadelphia International Airport http://bit.ly/9v0Bi
U.S. moves spy planes to Afghanistan for fight with Taliban http://bit.ly/k9ELI
AirTran Airways announces partnership with the Atlanta Falcons http://bit.ly/eKxEv
ADAC honours Summer Student Ambassadors at Abu Dhabi International Airport http://bit.ly/3YMIDX
New winter schedule and new aircraft offers passengers greater flight frequencies and new destinations http://bit.ly/rJUm2
Three passengers hurt as light plane crashes metres from cliffs http://bit.ly/TpCtc

22 August 2009

'No brokered deal' with Libya http://bit.ly/16UIs8
Virgin America announces baggage fee changes http://bit.ly/9YQH6
More good news for Abu Dhabi International Airport as passenger numbers increase again in July http://bit.ly/QmtcO

21 August 2009

Boeing confident 787 will fly in 2009 - no pressure there then! http://bit.ly/QbJxo
Continental Airlines responds to the Department of Transportation findings on Flight 2816 http://bit.ly/UTSzZ
Southwest Airlines increases testing of Wi-Fi as it looks to install complete fleet in early 2010 http://bit.ly/1pglRI
Southwest Airline's CEO speaks out on mergers and gives an industry outlook http://bit.ly/1qnaQL
Hawker Beechcraft to lay off workers, suspend 401(k) match http://bit.ly/14UdVY
Virgin Atlantic exec discusses business travel http://bit.ly/2P88n0
High-tech balloon keeps tabs on Afghan elections http://bit.ly/m7bdQ

20 August 2009

EPA recognises Southwest Airlines for leading green power purchase http://bit.ly/10EhV8
Video: Cameron - Lockerbie decision is 'wrong' http://bit.ly/hv1EE
Strengthening the foundations of Brazilian Aviation http://bit.ly/jdp3D
Boeing test fires its airborne laser aboard a 747-400F over the California High Desert http://bit.ly/PuvH8
Figures suggest premium travel may be stabilising http://bit.ly/rDf11
Synthetic fuel for LAX ground vehicles to be used by several airlines http://bit.ly/RJv3j
Boeing completes Required Navigation Performance milestone in Panama http://bit.ly/2cqYfR
U.S. Marine Corps F-35B passes aerial refueling test http://bit.ly/uVb2W
SAS to launch Facebook competition http://bit.ly/6xsuX

19 August 2009

Hawaiian Airlines adding 170 workers as aircraft deliveries loom http://ping.fm/z2VXU
NTSB wants new safety measures for jetliner flap settings http://ping.fm/eRZly
Small cities offer incentives to keep scheduled air service http://ping.fm/v17a8
Swedish government chooses SAS for domestic travel
Airline group predicts 3.5% decline in Labour Day travel http://bit.ly/hRjwW

14 August 2009

Why does Air France derserve its loss? David Tarsh explains all http://bit.ly/V5hib
Hawker Beechcraft: News of more layoffs likely coming next week http://bit.ly/lddug
Southwest Airlines loses out to Republic with Frontier bid http://bit.ly/vaqB5

13 August 2009

Analysts debate Southwest business model with Frontier takeover http://bit.ly/136rGN
Crash-avoidance systems: Workable but expensive http://bit.ly/amc6X
Small robots could help fill gap left after cancellation of Future Combat Systems program http://bit.ly/2D2tnO
Afghan RAF Merlin helicopters 'won't be rushed' http://bit.ly/NXeRG
Lockerbie relative: Appeal should go on http://bit.ly/cO4hr

12 August 2009

RAF Merlin helicopters are to be modified for Afghan conflict http://bit.ly/28gpqf
Video: Did you miss the Airventure 2009 Oshkosh air show then don't worry just watch this movie http://bit.ly/2zaQs
Ryanair creates jobs with new airline base http://bit.ly/JK2S1
Virgin America adds Florida city and eyes Frontier fleet http://bit.ly/Oaa66
House backs down on order for 8 executive jets http://bit.ly/HuWKJ
Seattle worries: Will Boeing fly south? http://bit.ly/1gXvDE

11 August 2009

Experts: No easy solution to crowded NYC airspace http://bit.ly/RYqkf
Air Force training more drone pilots than traditional pilots http://bit.ly/i7hcJ
More Airbus A330s found to suffer from faulty airspeed indicators http://bit.ly/AJeMs

10 August 2009

Pentagon notifies Congress of potential fighter sales to Brazil http://bit.ly/T3sH8
Southwest Airlines submits bid to acquire Frontier Airlines http://bit.ly/IfhYP
Search continues for bodies from helicopter and plane collision - Pictures show plummeting aircraft http://bit.ly/CEocX

09 August 2009

Avjet provided Boeing Business Jet for Clinton diplomatic mission http://bit.ly/EAFTK

08 August 2009

Analysts see 787 as key to reversing Boeing slump http://bit.ly/vUC6h
Boston's low-fare transformation mirrors industry shift http://bit.ly/8cOim
FAA orders fuel tank safety fix for Boeing 767s http://bit.ly/1Q7u7
Airline fleets show signs of growth http://bit.ly/kU7VW

07 August 2009

U.S. offers technology deal to win Brazilian F/A-18 orders http://bit.ly/3eH9z
General aviation shipments down 45.9% in first half of 2009 http://bit.ly/awxBr
Need a cheap helicopter to Newark Airport? Lets hope you are flying Continental http://bit.ly/blgZe
July traffic releashed for American carrier http://bit.ly/18lsrM

06 August 2009

AirTran Airways sponsors the Wisconsin State Fair http://bit.ly/1jO8i
Continental Airlines begins new non-stop service from Honolulu and Guam to Nadi http://bit.ly/12mZeQ
Air Malta launches mobile phone check-in http://bit.ly/FfpPR
Air Canada, British Airways and Ryanair all show increases in passengers in July - it's not all doom and gloom..... http://bit.ly/QVQxQ

05 August 2009

Further expansion for Etihad as they now plan to add Hyderabad to their destinations in November http://bit.ly/OeaJP
Airbus catches fire as it prepares to take off at Orly airport http://bit.ly/5i6SS
Clear-air turbulence called "persistent concern" for pilots and air travel http://bit.ly/1MiC03
"Crash pads" help airline crews keep costs down http://bit.ly/11BMSB
Air Force says high-g effects confused pilot in F-22 jet crash http://bit.ly/cZvIp

04 August 2009

Pilot killed in Thai plane crash - Video Report http://bit.ly/BR9BF
Lawmakers and the F-22 http://bit.ly/ROuyV
American Airlines find several of its Boeing 737-800 aircraft damaged http://bit.ly/weQeR
Improvements continue across the Philippines airports to increase standards and services http://bit.ly/96RdJ
Check out the latest news from Korean Air in their video newsletter http://bit.ly/eaOf8
Etihad continues its growth as it has busiest month ever! http://bit.ly/m5p51
Are you about to win a trip into space? If Virgin Group founder Richard Branson calls then you have! http://bit.ly/1Qhe2X

03 August 2009

Emirates offers passengers unbeatable Ramadan accommodation deal in Dubai http://bit.ly/EyMEF
Singaproe Airlines reacts to first quarter (2009-10) loss but no staff losses, yet http://bit.ly/7kMsi

01 August 2009

Cebu Pacific increases frequencies to Luzon, Visayas routes http://bit.ly/L3dll
Abu Dhabi expands links to Europe http://bit.ly/KKhtF