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April 07, 2009

DOT Proposes Approval Of Continental Joining Star Alliance

Also Gives Tentative OK To "Atlantic Plus-Plus" Joint Venture

The US Department of Transportation (DOT) proposed Tuesday to grant antitrust immunity to Continental Airlines for its participation in the Star Alliance, and to approve a new joint venture among four of the alliance's members. Antitrust immunity allows airlines to coordinate their services and act as a single carrier for international air services covered by the immunity.

Also Cites "Flawed Internal Safety Management System" At AAL

The National Transportation Safety Board determined Tuesday a September 2007 engine fire on an American Airlines jetliner was probably due to an unapproved and improper procedure used by mechanics to manually start one of the engines. The fire was prolonged and the safety of the aircraft further jeopardized by how the flight crew handled the emergency.

Companies Previously Recognized As Performance Excellence AwardRecepients

Boeing announced Monday night its nine 2008 Suppliers of the Year, which were chosen from among the company's 10,800 active suppliers worldwide.

Falling Traffic Means Better Focus On Passenger Needs

After one of the worst years ever in terms of passenger complaints in 2007, the nation's airlines posted substantial gains in 2008 according to a report issued Monday by the Airline Quarterly Rating, or AQR.

Combined System Traffic Plummets 12.6 Percent

As they say... the bigger they are, the harder they fall.

Another Truly Fascinating Interview From WAI 2009!

Lt. Colonel Jacqui Marty is a woman to this nation owes a great deal... and yet, during an interview with Aero-TV, Marty spent a considerable time telling us about all those she feels a debt to. That's the kind of person that flies an unarmed tanker into combat, time and time again, all over the world. An American Woman In Combat...

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Garuda Pilot Jailed In 2007 Accident

Komar Says He Will Appeal Verdict

Former Garuda Indonesia pilot Marwoto Komar says he will appeal a guilty verdict handed down by an Indonesian court Monday, on charges of criminal negligence in the case of a notorious crash landing at Yogyakarta in March 2007.

But Carriers Still Wary Of Agency's Motives

The recent voluntary grounding of regional jets by Atlantic Southeast Airlines evoked memories of last year's harsh actions against Southwest and American Airlines over maintenance and documentation issues. So... will we see another spring travel season marred by the strandings of tens-of-thousands of passengers due to FAA action?

Negotiations Come As Industry Reels In Declining Economy

An economic recession which has brought 75,000 layoffs at US airlines is providing a tough environment for airline union negotiators. USA Today reports many unions are currently engaged in their first contract negotiations since the troubled post-9/11 days, and had hoped to regain wages and benefits lost during that troubled time.

Five To Be Honored At October Banquet

The Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame (WAHF) tells ANN it will induct five aviators at a ceremony to be held this fall. John Jerstad, Paul Johns, LaVern Reller, Gunter Voltz, and Giles Meisenheimer will be honored for their achievements and contributions to aviation in Wisconsin.