DOT Using Flawed Assumptions in Anti-Congestion Initiatives
Calling it demand management in disguise, Regional Aviation Partners, citing a study done by Regional Airline Association, said that the $25 user fee that has stalled FAA’s reauthorization since last September, would devastate small community air service. More importantly, is the RAA assertion that... [read more]
AE Grounds Jets
Twenty five American Eagle Bombardier CRJ-700s jets were grounded for nearly four hours Friday as part of the FAA’s recently announced audit ensuring airlines are complying with airworthiness directives following...
Aloha Continues
Aloha, which cited Mesa’s go! operations for its second trip into bankruptcy court, received court permission to continue operating. Legislators, which once bailed out Hawaiian Airlines, are considering similar action for Aloha in order to preserve the carrier’s 3,500 jobs. The carrier is looking...
Neeleman Launches New Brazilian LCC
Embraer signed a contract with the newest Brazilian airline, commanded by the businessman David Neeleman, who holds Brazilian as well as U.S. citizenship having been born in Sao Paolo, for the sale of 36 ERJ 195 jets. The agreement also includes options for another 20 aircraft and purchase rights for 20...
Reducing Runway Incursions
While senior Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) officials remain preoccupied with aircraft maintenance safety in the wake of the historic Southwest fine and widespread aircraft checks by other U.S. air carriers, the U.S. aviation agency continues to introduce and implement new runway safety initiatives...
Gulfstream Draws FL Legislator Ire
Something an airline doesn’t want to do is compromise the confidence its passengers, especially if those passengers happen to be in a position of power. But that is what has been happening with Gulfstream International whose passengers happen to include legislators who have faced long and continuous...
CSeries Production Might be in Missouri
After pronouncements that Bombardier is considering a new production facility in the U.S. for its proposed CSeries, the Associated Press reported that the company has looked at Kansas City, Mo. for the $375 million plant. Related...
Air Berlin Orders Q400s
Bombardier Aerospace confirmed today that a firm order from a European airline for 10 Q400 turboprop aircraft plus 10 options, announced last October, was placed by Air Berlin PLC of Berlin, Germany. The airline had requested to remain unidentified at the time of the announcement. Based on the list price for...
ERA Convenes Next Week
The European Regions Airline Association convenes its annual meeting next week in Malta. The April 9-10 meeting will include discussions on expanding beyond Europe, threats and opportunities facing intra-European operations and how operators and airports can partner to alleviate rising congestion problems...
Quick Takes –Lynx, Island Air, Horizon, SkyWest, Pax Rights
Frontier Airlines Lynx Commuter Pass Frontier Airlines is offering a commuter pass of six or 10 one-way tickets that will allow customers to fly from Denver or Colorado Springs to Aspen, Durango and Grand Junction this spring at significantly reduced prices. The passes include flights on both its wholly...
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