Singapore Airlines Juggles Weight, Seating Issues

On Wednesday, a Singapore Airlines A340-500 conducted a flight from Singapore to Los Angeles, the world’s longest nonstop flight. The 14,762-km (9,172 mi) flight was completed in 15 hr.--1 hr. less than the scheduled journey time because of favorable winds. The return trip is expected to cover the 14,700-km return (9,134 mi) journey in 18 hr. 20 min. SIA operates daily nonstop service between Singapore and Los Angeles. The A340-500 flying the route, while designed for 320 passengers, is configured for 181 seats--64 in business class and 117 in Executive Economy. The limited seating reflects both the additional legroom required in economy for the long flights and the performance shortfall on the initial pro

Companies to Collaborate On ATC, UAV's

Boeing and QinetiQ have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore potential collaboration on the development of a variety of technologies, including aviation security, air traffic management, acoustics, lighting and cabin interiors, fuel cells and lightweight materials. According to the agreement, Boeing's leading domain expertise in commercial and military aircraft, along with QinetiQ's pioneering research, could also allow for development of lighter-than-air vehicles, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), systems integration, and Network Centric Operations. Under this agreement, Boeing's European Research and Technology Center in Madrid, Spain, will work closely with QinetiQ to identify potential collaborative pro

Air Canada Jazz Unit of ALPA Re-Elects Officers

Leaders of the Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA) unit representing Air Canada Jazz pilots have re-elected pilot officers to serve two-year terms beginning this week. Following a vote by the representatives on the Air Canada Jazz pilots' union governing body, the Master Executive Council (MEC), Captain Nick DiCintio was re-elected to a second term as chairman, Captain Monty Allan was re-elected as vice-chairman, Captain Terry McTeer was re-elected as secretary and Captain Rod Lypchuk was re-elected treasurer. Captain DiCintio is a Montreal based pilot with 15 years of service at Air Canada Jazz. Captain Allen is based in Toronto and has 21 years of service with the airline. Captain McTeer is based i