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June 29, 2006

Judge Grants Northwest's Request To Toss Out Flight Attendants Contract

Airline, Union Have One Last Chance To Reach Deal

In a move that could either put a final end to months of contemptuous negotiations... or, result in a crippling strike... on Thursday, US Bankruptcy Court Judge Allan Gropper granted Northwest Airlines' request to allow the bankrupt carrier to toss out its existing contracts with its flight attendants.

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Brazil's TAM Orders 37 New Airbus Planes

Preparing For Life After Varig?

Brazilian carrier TAM S.A. announced Thursday it has signed a MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) to acquire 37 additional Airbus aircraft.

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Forgeard Tells French Parliament He's Not Going Anywhere

Vows To Help Airbus Sort Out A380 Issues

After being the target of public and legal accusations for the past two weeks stemming from his questionable sale of Airbus stock, EADS co-CEO Noel Forgeard fired back Wednesday at those who want to see him ousted from the post.

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New Airline Set To Fly From Toronto Over Objections

Opponents Say Airline Will Cause Excessive Noise

Despite protests, a new airline is set to make its inaugural flight out of Toronto's City Centre island airport later this year. Opponents are NOT happy about it... and say the carrier will cause excessive noise and shouldn't be allowed to fly.

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German Businessman Plans To Launch Smokers-Only Airline

Got A Match?

You may ask yourself if it’s really worth it. But, for a smoker sitting on a long fight from Germany to Japan, it just might be. The German news agency DPA says the world's first airline just for smokers plans to offer its first flight next March.

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KS Governor Signs Aviation Aid Bill

ICT Subsidies Will Continue

The bill was so nice... she signed it twice. In a ceremony Monday at Wichita's Mid-Continent Airport, Kansas governor Kathleen Sebelius signed a bill authorizing state aid for Sedgwick County's so-called "FairFares" plan.

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North Texas Airlines, Lawmakers Take Wright Fight To Capitol Hill

Critics Question Safety; JetBlue, NWA Want Some Love (Field), Too

Despite the recent landmark agreement between Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and Dallas and Fort Worth city governments on eliminating the Wright Amendment, there is still a lot of wrangling going on in North Texas... and now, the halls of Congress.

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