NewsUnited Airlines Receives First 787United Airlines became the first US airline to take delivery of Boeing's 787 Dreamliner this week, the carrier said on Monday.
LinkLinkWestJet, British Airways Agree Code-ShareWestJet Airlines has reached a new code-share agreement, allowing International Airlines Group's British Airways to sell seats on some WestJet flights.
LinkGermany Lists EADS/BAE WorriesGermany has deep reservations about proposals to merge Airbus parent EADS and Britain's BAE Systems, an official document showed, as the British parliament began an inquiry into the proposed deal.
LinkUS Says Complied With WTO On Boeing SubsidiesThe United States said on Monday it had complied with a ruling ordering it to withdraw unfair subsidies to Boeing as tit-for-tat exchanges flared up in the world's largest trade dispute.
LinkDelta's Refinery Starts Making Jet FuelDelta Air Lines' 185,000-barrel-per-day US refinery, has begun producing jet fuel, a source familiar with the situation said on Monday.
LinkBoeing insists ‘illegal’ A350 launch aid still flowing to Airbus The long-running Airbus versus Boeing transatlantic trade war over government subsidies for airliner development has flared up again, with Boeing proclaiming US compliance with a March 2012 World Trade Organisation ruling to redress "relatively small" subsidy infractions - of $5.3 billion or more, ranging from NASA and defence department research grants to Washington state government tax breaks - while redoubling its insistence that Airbus has continued to "thumb its nose at the WTO".
LinkEngineers aim for robotic composite repairs in future While honeycomb, glassfibre- and carbonfibre-reinforced plastics have found increasing application across aircraft over the past decades, repairing the synthetic material has remained a labour-intensive, manual task for highly skilled mechanics. And it is still the case for much of the metal airframe work too. Nevertheless, manufacturers and maintenance providers are developing automated processes to make composite repairs more efficient and, crucially, to extend their scope for critical parts.
LinkAirAsia close to ordering 100 Airbus aircraft AirAsia is close to placing an order for 100 Airbus aircraft to aid its international expansion. A plan to acquire the additional aircraft will be submitted to its board in about two weeks, says group chief executive Tony Fernandes. The 100 aircraft to be ordered will be narrowbodies including the Airbus A320neo, sources say. The low-cost carrier already has 200 A320neos and 70 A320-200s on order. More aircraft, however, are needed for the expansion of its affiliates in Indonesia, Thailand, Japan and Philippines.
LinkInquiry advises Madrid fuel rethink after Valencia diversionsInvestigators are recommending that Spanish authorities review fuel advice for Madrid-bound flights after three Ryanair weather diversions to Valencia each resulted in pilots declaring a fuel emergency. The 26 July diversion of the Boeing 737-800s sparked controversy because the budget airline appeared to be singled out for criticism in Spain.
LinkBoeing Business Jet sets world speed recordBoeing Business Jets set a new world record on 16 September for "Speed Over a Recognised Course" when a BBJ flew non-stop from Los Angeles to Auckland for installation of its VIP interior. The BBJ made the 5,658nm (10,467km) trip in 13h 7min 54s, according to the official US aviation record keeper, the National Aeronautic Association.
LinkUS Senate passes bill exempting US airlines from participating in EU ETS The US Senate unanimously passed a bill Saturday allowing the transportation secretary to direct US airlines to not participate in the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS), which Airlines for America (A4A) claims is a violation of international law and US sovereignty.
LinkAirBaltic to acquire four new Q400sLatvian carrier AirBaltic (BT) has confirmed plans to acquire four new Bombardier Q400s, which will join its fleet on lease in spring 2013.
LinkNigeria’s Arik Air resumes domestic service after government disputeNigeria’s Arik Air (W3) resumed operations to its 20 domestic destinations Sunday after it stopped flights Thursday following a dispute with the Nigerian government, several local media reported.
LinkUS Navy signs $1.9bn order for 11 P-8As The US Navy has awarded Boeing a $1.9 billion contract for 11 P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft, confirming the third phase of low-rate initial production (LRIP). The LRIP deal follows two last year for a total of 13 aircraft, says Boeing. So far, the airframer has delivered three production P-8As.
LinkAppaloosa is said to be stakeholder of AMR, US AirwaysAppaloosa Management has stakes in both AMR and US Airways Group, insiders say. The hedge fund, which is US Airways' top shareholder, reportedly acquired AMR debt in a bet that the airline industry is about to rebound. If the reports are true, Appaloosa's vested interest could lead to a push for a merger between AMR and US Airways, this feature says.
LinkSouthwest makes progress toward Hawaii flightsFlight attendants for Southwest Airlines have approved a new labor agreement, the Transport Workers Union says. Union representatives said Friday that the new contract allows the airline to make flights to Hawaii "and nearby international destinations that would require flying over oceans or the Gulf of Mexico," this feature says.
LinkBoeing's debates over 777 redesign continueBoeing is facing more internal debates over the potential redesign of the 777 twin jet. The very successful product for Boeing is facing slowed sales as the market anticipates an updated 777 -- the 777X -- as well as a competing jet from Airbus. "It is a thorough process, with ongoing robust discussions, to ensure we come to market with the right airplane, at the right time, leveraging the right technology and delivering the right economics," Boeing said in a statement.
LinkUnited briefly considered refinery purchase, source saysIn the months after Delta Air Lines' purchase of an oil refinery, United Continental Holdings appeared to be exploring the same move, a source says. Reportedly, a member of United's acquisitions department reviewed information about a Texas refinery priced at $100 million, though no visits were taken and no offer was made. "At this time, we believe that the next best use" of the sum "is to continue to pay down debt and invest in our product to de-risk the business and enhance returns over time," the airline said.
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