A Sukhoi Superjet 100 has been reported as losing radar contact with controllers in Indonesia. The jet was on a promotional tour for airline representatives and journalists, and reportedly had 46 aboard, although this might not include the crew.
Opening Of Brandenburg Airport Pushed Back At Least 'Several Months'
The opening of a new airport in Berlin has been pushed back at least "several months" by problems with a fire security system. The delay will complicate things for travelers who have already booked flights on Air Berlin and Lufthansa from the new airport.
Brazilian Aviation Leaders And GE Collaborate To Improve Air Traffic At Rio De Janeiro’s Santos Dumont Airport
Brazil’s first Required Navigation Performance (RNP) flight procedures are approved for operational use, following a successful validation flight by GOL on May 5. The procedures will improve access and capacity at Santos Dumont Airport, while reducing fuel burn and carbon emissions for GOL and other approved airlines that fly them.
Spirit Airlines has announced that it will refund the air fare for Jerry Meekins, a Vietnam veteran with a terminal form of cancer. Meekins has been seeking a refund from the airlines since late April when his worsening condition prompted his doctor to tell him not to fly.
PRODUCT: Certain Airbus Model A300 B2-1C, B2K-3C, B2-203, B4-2C, B4-103, and B4-203 airplanes; and Model A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-620, B4-622, B4-605R, B4-622R, and F4-605R airplanes.
Mike Delehant To Succeed Kathleen Wayton In That Role
Southwest Airlines recently announced that Mike Delehant has been promoted to Vice President of Strategic Planning. In this position, Delehant is responsible for ensuring Southwest's strategies and business plans are always aligned and focused on meeting its objectives.