Survey Shows Some Are Offering Unique Passenger Services
Airports are ready to meet the needs of the 24 million travelers who are expected to fly this week to visit family, friends and colleagues, according to Airports Council International-North America (ACI-NA).
Signs OnPoint Maintenance Agreement For New Engines
Turkish Airlines (THY) has ordered 15 GE90-115B-powered Boeing 777-300ER aircraft with options for five additional aircraft. Delivery will begin in 2014. THY has also signed a long-term OnPoint solutions agreement for the maintenance, repair and overhaul of its new GE90-115B engines. The total engine order and OnPoint solution agreement is valued at more than $1.4 billion.
Requires Modifications To Rudder Control System Or Installation Of Rudder Stops
The FAA has issued an Airworthiness Directive predicated on an incident which occurred 11 years ago. The AD (2012-21-15) applies to all Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series airplanes, and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes (collectively called A300-600 series airplanes); and Model A310 series airplanes.
On Eve Of Year's Busiest Travel Season, 'Consumer Protection' Panel Recommends No New Protections For The Flying Public
A recently-released report from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Advisory Committee on Aviation Consumer Protection is drawing fire from two non-profit organizations focused on consumer protection, who say the report is "toothless" in that it fails to recommend any new regulations or federal legislation to protect U.S. air travelers from abuses.
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