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May 31, 2012

Dreamliner Hardware May Be Vulnerable To Cyber Attacks

Computer Chip 'Back Door' Discovered By UK Researchers

A computer chip used in Boeing's Dreamliner may be vulnerable to cyber attacks via the Internet, according to a pair of Cambridge University researchers. The two said in a draft paper published online that hackers could connect to the Actel chip, reprogram it, or cause permanent damage over the Internet.

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OAG Analysis Studies Brazilian Aviation Market

Report Assesses Market Development And Long-Term Growth

Having suggested earlier in the year that "U.S. Carriers should look to the South for growth", OAG's latest Aviation Market Report released Tuesday takes a closer look at the opportunities presented by the aviation market in Brazil. This new report explores how tapping into new oil & gas reserves is fuelling aviation as well as GDP growth in South America's largest market.

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AirTran Airways Discontinuing Service To Westchester County Airport

Carrier Operates Ten Daily Flights

Travelers at White Plains Airport in New York are bemoaning the impending loss of the discount carrier. Orlando-based AirTran currently operates 10 daily flights to and from Westchester County Airport that serve Atlanta, Orlando and West Palm Beach, Florida but those flights will end August 11.

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Airliner Engine Catches Fire After Landing

Jet Airways 737 Had Just Arrived At Mumbai

An engine on a Jet Airways 737 which had just landed at Mumbai Monday caught fire, forcing the evacuation of all 158 passengers from the jet. While no one was injured, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation categorized it as a serious incident.

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GE Aviation, Emirates Airline Work To Optimize Traffic Flows

Project Designed To Reduce Flight Costs, Delays

GE Aviation has been selected by Emirates airline to provide GE’s airline-based flow management system for a 16-month validation at Dubai International Airport. To commence in July, 2012, the Emirates “FLOW Project” will allow the airline to reduce fuel and delay costs, as well as improve their hub passenger-connection schedule at Dubai International Airport.

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Classic Aero-TV: Oshkosh 2011 -- Boeing's Dreamliner Arrives At Airventure

Once A Year, The Aviation World Comes To Oshkosh... And Now They Do It by B787!

NOTE: This story was first published August 18th of 2011 -- It was quite a year as far as Oshkosh was concerned... especially with the first local showing of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner... which JUST completed its flight test program this week and is heading VERY shortly for full production. The world's first jetliner made largely of carbon fiber is still officially "experimental,' sharing that title with many of the homebuilts and other aircraft that were on display at the Experimental Aircraft Association's annual week-long show in Oshkosh, WI. But that

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IATA Report Shows Strong Passenger Demand - Some Cargo Improvement

Total Passenger Demand Up Over Six Percent In April

Despite continuing economic weakness in some parts of the world, demand for air travel continues to grow. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global traffic results for April showing that total passenger demand rose 6.1% while freight demand was 4.2% down on April 2011.

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One Million B737 Flights For WestJet

Airline Celebrates Significant Milestone In Its 16-Year History

Canadian carrier WestJet completed the one millionth flight of its Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft Tuesday. The milestone flight was WS 612 from Calgary to Toronto, departing Calgary International Airport at 1210 MDT and arriving at Toronto Pearson at 1752 EDT.

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