Star Alliance CEO Albrecht tapped to head Austrian Airlines Star Alliance CEO Jaan Albrecht was nominated by Lufthansa (LH) Group's executive board to become chairman and CEO of Austrian Airlines (OS). LH Group's supervisory board is expected to take up and approve the nomination at a Sept. 22 meeting. Link
Kenya Airways finalizes order for 10 E-190s Kenya Airways (KQ) finalized an order with Embraer for 10 E-190s, plus purchase rights for a further 16 E-jets, as part of its long-term expansion plan to fly to all African capital cities by the end of 2013. The order follows a letter of intent signed at the Paris Air Show in June. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in the third quarter of 2012. Link
ANA seeks regulatory permission to launch JV with AirAsia All Nippon Airways (ANA) officially applied Wednesday to Japan's Legal Affairs Bureau to establish its planned joint venture LCC with AirAsia to be called AirAsia Japan. Link
Japan Civil Aviation Bureau approves Boeing's 787 The Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) has validated the US Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) award of a type certificate for Boeing's 787, which uses Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines. This clears the final regulatory hurdle before the aircraft enters into service with its launch customer All Nippon Airways (ANA) in October this year. Link
Australia offers five Sea Kings for sale Australia plans to sell five Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Westland Sea King helicopters, with the aircraft to be withdrawn from service in December 2011. Link
NTSB: Emirates 777 continued flight after loud bang, messages The US National Transportation Safety Board revealed in a preliminary report issued 30 August that an Emirates Boeing 777-200ER crew continued a 5h flight from Moscow's Domodedovo airport to Dubai on 5 March after hearing a "loud bang" and receiving several error messages on departure. Pilots of Flight 132 (A6-EMH) reported the incident after landing at Dubai, according to the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) of the United Arab Emirates, the authority handling the investigation. Link
Airlines object to proposed Delta-US Airways slot swap Delta Airlines and US Airways have proposed swapping takeoff and landing slots as part of Delta's plan to expand at New York's LaGuardia airport. Southwest Airlines, JetBlue and other carriers have objected to the proposal. Link
American, Sabre agree to extend contract Sabre and American Airlines agreed to extend their distribution contract until the court has decided on the airliner's antitrust complaint against the global distribution system. "This agreement ensures continued access to American's content through the Sabre GDS as we continue to pursue our claims in court," American spokesman Ryan Mikolasik said in an e-mail. Sabre Senior Vice President Chris Kroeger says his company is willing to negotiate amid the activities in court. Link
Canada's Competition Bureau challenges Air Canada joint venture Melanie Aitken, head of Canada's Competition Bureau, says Air Canada is ignoring the country's antitrust laws as it defends an expanded tie-up with United Continental Holdings. "Air Canada's appeal to nationalistic sympathies, suggesting that competition policy should support a 'national champion' in the international air transportation world -- by permitting monopolistic prices, reduced service, and less consumer choice -- is contrary" to Canada's antitrust laws, Aitken said. Air Canada had said that blocking the transborder joint venture "would relegate Canada and Canadian air carriers to a marginalized regional or local status in the international air transportation world." Link
Analysis: Airlines make rapid recovery in Irene aftermath Hurricane Irene forced airlines to cancel thousands of flights, leaving millions of people grounded, but the carriers generally are rapidly recovering. JetBlue Airways, however, appears to be struggling a bit more than its competitors after aggressively canceling flights. Link
Other News
Boeing is promising customers for its new 737 Max series launched Tuesday up to a 7% advantage in operating costs over future competing aircraft as it ramps up the marketing of the third major redesign of the family. An American 737-800 will be used to flight test and accelerate the market readiness of emerging technologies as well as being a test-bed for the FAA Continuous Lower Energy Emissions Noise (CLEEN) program. Some of the technologies that will be flown in 2012 include adaptable trailing edge technology that reduces noise and emissions during all phases of flight including take-off, cruise and landing, and a variable area fan nozzle that reduces community noise and enables advanced engine efficiency technologies.
Lufthansa (LH) Group is working with British Midland (bmi) management to produce a long-term business plan that will return the UK airline to profitability. LH executive board member and Group Airline chief officer Stefan Lauer said that bmi, which is owned by LH Group, had been affected by the recent North African/Middle East crises as well as the weak UK market. Bmi reported a €63 million ($91 million) first-quarter operating loss, which followed an operating loss of €145 million in 2010, its first full year as a LH Group airline.
Rockwell Collins teams with Inmarsat GX. Satellite communications provider Inmarsat GX selected Rockwell Collins to develop, produce and distribute user terminals and provide support for Inmarsat’s future Global Xpress aeronautical services.
AVIATION QUOTE
The successful pilot must have a quick eye and steady nerves.
— W. J. Abbot
ON THIS DATE
September 1st
--- In 1914... The 1st U.S. tactical air unit, the First Aero Squadron, is organized because of the August outbreak of war in Europe. Based in San Diego, California, the unit has 16 officers, 77 enlisted men, and 8 airplanes.
---In 1921... President Warren Harding authorizes the creation of the Navy Bureau of Aeronautics, with Rear Admiral Moffet as its chief.
---In 1923... The Royal Australian Air Force is formed.
---In 1926…Northwest Airlines is founded.
---In 1939…Hitler invades Poland, Beginning of World War 2.
---In 1944…First flight of the Hawker Sea Fury.
---In 1946…The Vickers Viking enters service with British European Airways (G-AHOP).
---In 1948…First flight of the Saab J-29, Sweden's first jet.
---In 1953... The 1st scheduled international helicopter service begins between Belgium and France. The service is operated by Belgian airline Sabena.
---In 1953... The 1st aerial refueling of a jet aircraft by a jet tanker is made with a B-47 Stratojet by a KB-47B tanker.
---In 1966Britannia Airways Flight 105, a Bristol 175 Britannia, crashed on landing at Ljubljana, Slovenia due to pilot error after a flight from Luton, England. Of the 117 onboard 98 died.
---In 1970…First flight of the Dassault Falcon 10.
---In 1983…Korean Air Boeing 747 (Korean Air Flight 007) is downed by Soviet National Air Defense Forces Sukhoi Su-15s. According to investigations, the Korean Air plane had strayed off course and into Soviet airspace near Sakhalin Island, and Soviet pilots claimed the plane had ignored warnings before being shot down. All 269 on board died.
---In 1996…Rich International Airways ceases operations.
---In 1999…The Boeing 717 receives FAA Certification under Part 25.
---In 2006…First flight of the Boeing 737-900ER.
---In 2009…SkyEurope ceases operations.
DAILY VIDEO
EDITOR’S CHOICE
HUMOR
Telling Marine Jokes
A sailor in a bar leans over to the guy next to him and says, ''Wanna hear a MARINE joke?''
The guy next to him replies, ''Well, before you tell that joke, you should know something. I'm 6' tall, 200 lbs, and I'm a MARINE. The guy sitting next to me is 6'2'' tall, weighs 225, and he's a MARINE. The fella next to him is 6'5'' tall, weighs 250, and he's also a MARINE. Now, you still wanna tell that joke?''
The sailor says, ''Nah, I don't want to have to explain it three times.''
TRIVIA
Marine Pilots In WW2
1. VMF-211 was responsible for sinking the first Japanese warship in WWII. Where did this happen? Midway Wake Island Guadalcanal The Philippines
2. In which battle did the Marine Corps hand out 23 Navy Crosses to VMF-221 (Flying Falcons)? Pearl Harbor Wake Midway Coral Sea
3. Which was the name first Marine fighter squadron committed to the fight for Guadalcanal? the Bulldogs the Fighting Falcons the Flying Eightballs the Blackhawks
4. Where did Captain Foss shoot down all of his 26 kills during WWII? around the Solomons around Wake Island around the Philippines around the Gilberts
5. What was the Allied Air force on Guadalcanal called? Coastwatcher Watchtower Cactus Daisy
6. What kind of aircraft did 'Mad Jack' Cram use to sink a Japanese transport off Guadalcanal? a TBD Devastator a SBD Dauntless a PBY Catalina a F4 Wildcat
7. What incredible feat did Lieutenant James Swett accomplish on his very first combat mission? he was shot down twice he shot down one of his own planes he sank a Japanese carrier he became an ace
8. Lieutenant Bob Hanson scored 25 aerial combat kills flying the Corsair. What was his nickname? Bad Boy Baker Butcher Candlestick Maker
9. What did VMF-114 (The Death Dealers) specialize in at Pelielu? close air support sinking barges long range reconnaissance spotting for the artillery
10. Which Marine fighter squadron had the most aerial kills during WWII? the Black Sheep the Fighting Falcons the Flying Eightballs the Death Rattlers
And let's get one thing straight. There's a big difference between a pilot and an aviator. One is a technician; the other is an artist in love with flight. — E. B. Jeppesen
