All articles by Megan Kuhn – Page 5
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Mesa considers more CRJ200s in Hawaii
Mesa Air Group may place a sixth Bombardier CRJ200 in the Hawaiian inter-island market in 2010 now that it has taken over Mokulele Airlines' flights from...
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Europe to address US emissions trading scheme concerns
The European Commission will hold a technical discussion about the European Union's emissions trading scheme with EU member states, the USA and Eurocontrol...
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Pilot safety bill passes US House
The US House of Representatives passed a bill meant to force the FAA and airlines to rapidly boost regional airline safety through enhanced training and...
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US Airways to sell 10 E-190s to Republic
Republic Airways Holdings plans to acquire10 Embraer E-190AR aircraft from US Airways.
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US Senate readies for cap and trade hearings
Legislative hearings will begin on 27 October for cap and trade legislation introduced by US Senators John Kerry and Barbara Boxer.
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Europe to address US ETS concerns
The European Commission will hold a technical discussion about the European Union's emissions trading scheme with EU member states, the US and Eurocontrol...
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Bisignani calls for government investment to meet ICAO climate change goals
The airline industry's ability to meet ICAO's fuel efficiency targets will be contingent upon governments modernizing air traffic management systems and...
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Biofuel certification process nears starting point
A key step to starting the certification process for bio-derived jet fuels is nearing completion. Testing of bio-derived blends of generic synthetic...
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EU, US to accelerate second-stage open skies talks
US and European negotiators have agreed to hasten the pace of second-stage open skies discussions following the conclusion of the fourth round of talks this...
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Emirates reaches 777 financing deal with US Ex-Im Bank
Emirates has secured $413.7 million in financing througha public bond offering backed by the US Export-Import Bank for three new Boeing 777 aircraft. The...
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Republic preps for A319 move to Milwaukee
Frontier Airlines' new owner Republic Airways Holdings plans to place five Airbus A319s in Milwaukee by November to optimise Frontier's network with Midwest...
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AirTran studies 717 fleet replacements
AirTran Airways has begun evaluating replacements for its 117-seat Boeing 717-200s as its oldest aircraft of that type reach the 10-year mark. The low-cost...
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Airlines mull joint purchasing ventures for alternative fuels
While it is not their first choice, US carriers are looking to alternative jet fuel joint purchasing programmes to bolster the fledgling alternative aviation...
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Azul looks to GE for engine support
Brazilian carrierAzul reached a 15-year engine maintenance, repair and overhaul deal with GE Aviation for the CF34-10E engines poweringthe carrier's Embraer...
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AirTran to trial Orlando-Branson flights
AirTran Airways will test the viability of service between Orlando, Florida and Missouri's privately-funded Branson airport starting on 19 December.
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Alaska nears pricing strategy for Wi-Fi
Alaska Airlines has been narrowing pricing options for in-flight connectivity as the carrier determines which Internet solution to use fleetwide.
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Porter eyes flights from a second New York airport
Porter Airlines is considering launching operations to asecond New York City area airport after it increases frequencies on its current Newark-Toronto service.
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Bombardier eyes new paint drying for CSeries
Bombardier plans to use a different paint system for its CSeries to that used for its other aircraft in a bid to achieve production savings. The company...
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Pinnacle pilots reject tentative labour deal
A federal mediator will determine the next steps for US regional operator Pinnacle Airlines and its pilots now that members of Air Line Pilots Association...
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Jazz prepares for downtown Toronto comeback
Regional operator Jazz will work with partner Air Canada to resume operations at Toronto City Center Airport (TCCA) as early as next year following a three...