U.S. Air Carrier Rosters Slip in September
by Staff Writer
U.S.  airlines reduced the number of full-time employees on their payrolls during September, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation. U.S. scheduled passenger airlines employed 4.4 percent fewer workers in... Read More

Decline in October Passenger Demand
by Staff Writer
The Air Transport Association (ATA) reports that passenger revenue, based on a sample group of U.S. air carriers, fell 15 percent in October 2009 versus the same month in 2008. This marks the 12th consecutive month in which... Read More

Limits on ‘Revolving Door’ Hirings Urged
by Staff Writer
In a move to prevent potential conflicts of interests that could affect aviation safety, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing to put limits on airlines and other operators hiring FAA safety inspectors and their... Read More

Panelists to Explore IFE Trends in Avionics Webinar
by Staff Writer
Avionics Magazine has assembled a panel of industry experts to explore the latest technologies and developments in the world of in-flight entertainment (IFE) and connectivity. The Dec. 2 Webinar, entitled “Latest Trends in... Read More

No End in Sight to Airline Crisis
by Staff Writer
The Association of European Airlines is calling on European policy-makers to convene a 'stakeholder summit' to address the challenges facing the European airline sector during the longest and deepest business downturn in its... Read More

Time is Running Out
by Staff Writer
Coping With The Global Credit Crunch An Aviation Today Webinar Thursday, November 19, 2009 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (ET) Hear from these experts: Paul Leighton Founder & Managing Director, Aircraft Value Analysis Company... Read More

Pilots With Attitude
by Staff Writer
United Airlines suspended a pilot who was arrested in London on suspicion that he was about to fly a Boeing 767 with 124 passengers while exceeding the legal limit for alcohol. The incident occurring on Nov. 9 involved United... Read More

First Boeing 747-8 Freighter Leaves Factory
by Staff Writer
Boeing recently towed the first 747-8 freighter out of the factory in Everett, WA. The airplane, ultimately destined for Cargolux, will be painted and begin preparations for flight test. "It is very rewarding to see this... Read More

What a Deal
by Staff Writer
Fares at Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky Airport continued to fall in the second quarter of 2009, helping to further shed its status as the most expensive airport in the nation. Of the top 100 U.S. airports, Cincinnati ranked 12th... Read More

U.S. Airline Traffic Falls in August
by Staff Writer
The number of domestic and international passengers on U.S. air carriers in August 2009 fell 4.1 percent to 65 million from a year earlier, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation. It marked the 17th consecutive month... Read More