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November 08, 2007

NATCA Takes FAA To Task For 'Creative' Math

Says Agency Missed October Safety Goal By 36 Percent

Not so fast. The National Air Traffic Controllers Association said Wednesday the number of serious incidents of aircraft getting too close in the air rose sharply last month, exceeding the Federal Aviation Administration’s goal for the month by 36 percent... despite the FAA's claims of a reduction in such incidents.

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United CFO Says Escalating Fuel Prices Could Ground Aircraft

They Can Only Raise Fares So Much

In what may prove to be the first of many such announcements from major US airlines, an executive with United Airlines said Wednesday the carrier could be forced to ground up to 100 planes, if customer demand falls off due to soaring fuel prices.

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EASA, Transport Canada Officials Assert Q400s Are Safe

Say Latest Gear-Related Incident Not Due To A Design Flaw

A joint meeting between representatives of the European Aviation Safety Agency, Transport Canada, planemaker Bombardier and component manufacturer Goodrich determined Wednesday an October 27 incident involving a Scandinavian Airlines Dash 8 Q400 turboprop was not caused by a design flaw in the aircraft's right maingear assembly.

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Qantas Closely Monitoring Dreamliner Progress

Says Six-Month Delay Is Acceptable, But Any Longer Poses A Problem

Once bitten, twice shy... but still optimistic. That's how Qantas CEO Geoff Dixon characterized the Australian airline's attitude towards Boeing's announcement of a six-month, production-related delay to its 787 Dreamliner program.

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Delta's Bastian Calls Possible Merger A 'Front-Burner' Issue

New Supplier Will Produce Non-OEM Parts For Carrier

He's not saying if, and he's not saying when... but Ed Bastian, chief financial officer for Delta Air Lines, says the possibility the nation's third-largest airline might grow bigger by buying another carrier remains a "front-burner" issue.

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Brazilian Airline Suspends Flights

BRA Needs Cash To Remain In Operation

This is the last thing the oft-beleaguered Brazilian airline industry needed. This week, BRA Transportes Aereos (BRA) announced it has suspended all flights -- a move the airline hopes will be temporary, as it seeks a massive infusion of operating capital.

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Report: Over 15,000 Want Off TSA Watch List

"No-Fly" Appeals Often End With No Results

Earlier this week, ANN reported on the case of Robert Campbell... a former airline captain, who has been on the TSA's infamous "No Fly" list since 2005. Campbell has tried almost everything to get his name off the list, including appealing to lawmakers for resolution, with little result.

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Boeing To Spotlight Advanced Range Of Products, Services At Dubai 2007

High Hopes For Big Air Show

Boeing plans to spotlight a wide range of products and services at this year's Dubai Air Show, producing record sales across commercial and defense markets. The show runs from November 11-15.

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