All aerospace news – Page 985
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NewsPhilippine conglomerate to start pilot training school at Clark
Philippine conglomerate Citadel Holdings later this year plans to establish a commercial pilot training school at Clark airport outside Manila. Citadel,...
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Swiss looks forward with new A330-300 premium offerings
Undeterred by the global economic slump Star Alliance member Swiss International Air Lines is pressing ahead with efforts to reinforce its identity as a...
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Mid-air turbulence: Troubled times for LCC leadership
In the first of a two-part feature, Spencer Stuartexecutives explore why low-cost chiefs are beginning to suffer legacy insomnia
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Collapse of DHL deal quickens exit of UPS DC-8s
Stalled talks and the likely dissolution of an agreement with DHL is forcing UPS to look at shedding its 44 DC-8s before the original 2013 exit date.
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NewsPICTURES: Virgin Galactic's mothership suffers tail strike
A tail strike was suffered by Virgin Galactic's WhiteKnight Two prototype during its fourth flight test on 20 April...
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Low-cost carriers extend their global footprint
Low-cost carriers are finding the lure of markets outside their traditional borders too tempting to resist and are increasingly spreading their wings further afield, either through deals with international carriers or with their own metal
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TSB: No follow-up on Air Canada A320 emergency
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) has categorized a 14 April in-flight emergency of an Air Canada A320-200 (C-FTJQ) enroute from Montreal to...
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Low-cost carriers: Ready for battle
How well prepared are low-cost carriers to survive the economic crisis and exploit new opportunities
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NewsPICTURES: General Atomics reveals Predator C 'Avenger' UAV
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has released the first public images and the new name of its Predator C "Avenger" unmanned...
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North Sea Super Pumas get airborne again
More than half the fleet of Eurocopter AS332L2s serving the offshore oil...
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NewsEXCLUSIVE: Interview with Virgin CEOs Cush, Godfrey and Ridgway
In a unique three-way interview, the chiefs of Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Blue and Virgin America talk about life at one of the world's most extrovert brands
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Air France-KLM notifies EC of RAM maintenance venture
Air France-KLM and Royal Air Maroc are intending to establish a maintenance joint venture in Morocco and are seeking regulatory approval from the European...
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ESA's satellite ATM for European Single Sky prepares next phase
In 2014 a small geostationary orbit satellite could be launched to help modernise air traffic management in Europe. The satellite would begin deployment...
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ExelTech wins high profile maintenance business from JetBlue
Canadian maintenance provider ExelTech has secured a key airline for its E-Jet heavy maintenance programme after brokering a deal with E-190 launch customer...
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FAA lags Transport Canada in Q400 gear directive
The US tomorrow will issue a final airworthiness directive (AD) aimed at preventing Bombardier Q400 landing gear collapses.
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FAA to mandate A320 flap check
The US FAA tomorrow will mandate that operators of A320-family aircraft perform a one-time inspection to determine if improper post-factory maintenance has...
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Kelly: Southwest holds firm to no baggage fees
Despite the wave of fees introduced by US carriers in 2008 for the first and second checked bags, Southwest Airlines remains steadfast in its belief of achieving profitability without adopting similar measures.
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Middle East supplement: Pilots keen to fly on the wild side
Pilots keen to fly on the wild side
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Mexico expects more manufacturing despite global downturn
North American nation has quickly emerged as a major player in aerospace manufacturing and the global downturn is not expected to slow its growth
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Middle East supplement: Qatar lifestyle
Qatar may be small in terms of area and population, but punches well above its weight in terms of its financial contribution.