Predicts NextGen Will Ease Overburden On Air Travel System
A sweeping report on all modes of travel 30 years in the future has been released by the U.S. DOT, and it forecasts large increases in air travel during that period.
Value Of The Order Pegged At $594 Million At List Prices
Alaska Airlines' fleet of Boeing airplanes is growing again. Seattle's hometown airline is purchasing six more Boeing 737-900 Extended Range aircraft, valued at $594 million at Boeing's current list price. The new planes, four scheduled for delivery in 2016 and two in 2017, bring Alaska's total of locally manufactured jets on order to 79.
Hopes To Promote Safe And Responsible Integration Of UAVs Into The NAS
Airline industry group Airlines For America (A4A) has joined the "Know Before You Fly" campaign to promote awareness and safety for unmanned aircraft flights.
A 14-day pilot strike last year has cut into profits at Air France-KLM, which is now stepping up its cost-cutting measures in an effort to offset some of the losses.
Strong Showing From Asia Pacific, Europe And The Americas In The Global Student Competition
After a thorough evaluation process by over 50 Airbus experts and innovators judging more than 500 ideas, Airbus has selected the 100 teams that have made it into Round Two of the fourth edition of the global student competition Fly Your Ideas organized in partnership with UNESCO.