All aerospace news – Page 1356
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Gulf carriers in upbeat mood
A mainly positive reporting season has seen several Middle Eastern airlines talk of privatisation and initial public offerings as they seek to raise capital and in some cases at least, continue to expand.
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ANA assists ailing carriers
Two of Japan’s long-struggling second-tier airlines are starting to show signs of promise after securing restructuring assistance from major carrier All Nippon Airways (ANA).
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Capacity crisis
Infrastructure investment is now back on the agenda with a vengeance, leading to high-level summits on both sides of the Atlantic. While Europe worries where the runways will come from, the USA frets about the FAA‘s dwindling funds
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Iceland’s overseas push
Icelandair’s parent company has branched into aircraft leasing as part of a new investment strategy, while the wider Icelandic aviation community is beginning an acquisition drive.
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Court orders Olympic to repay aid
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has called time on the Greek government’s machinations to stave off the financial collapse of flag carrier Olympic Airlines, ruling that Athens has not done enough to recover €194 million ($244 million) of unlawful aid.
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No more science fiction
Dr Philippe Rochat, executive director of the Air Transport Action Group which lobbies on behalf of the aviation industry on environmental matters, responds to the Green Party’s stance on airlines and the environment
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EU proposes poverty tax
The European airline industry has reacted angrily to a proposal from European Union (EU) finance ministers for a poverty tax on air tickets to pay for aid to developing countries.
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NewsGodfrey's growing pains at Virgin Blue
Virgin Blue Chief Executive Brett Godfrey is trying to redefine the airline as the Australian market reaches saturation point.
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The light stuff fantastic
With the growing use of carbonfibre composites in aircraft construction, new certification standards are being developed for an evolving technology
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Honeywell/Dunlop race to complete A380 wheels
Plans for composite units delayed as first aircraft fly with aluminium versions
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Eurocontrol warns of ACAS perils
Airborne collision-avoidance systems are ‘inappropriate’ for self-separation or sequencing says safety bulletin