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June 28, 2011

AirAsia Orders 400 LEAP Engines To Power A320neos

CFM Also Logs Orders For More Than 160 CFM56-7B Engines For Boeing 737s

As part of what may be the largest single firm aircraft order in aviation history, AirAsia announced Friday that it has selected CFM International's advanced LEAP engine to power 200 Airbus A320neo aircraft.

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FAA Proposes $1.05 Million Civil Penalty Against Boeing

Cited For Failure To Correct Problems In B777 Passenger Oxygen Systems

The FAA is proposing a $1,050,000 civil penalty against the Boeing Company for allegedly failing to correct a known problem in production and installation of the central passenger oxygen system in its B-777 airliners.

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TSA Requires 95-Year-Old Woman To Remove Adult Diaper

Passenger In A Wheelchair Was Detained, "Extensively Searched" At Florida Airport

A 95-year-old woman clearing security at the new Northwest Florida Regional Airport in Panama City last weekend was reportedly detained by TSA and required to remove her adult diaper before being allowed to board her flight.

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Survey: Travelers Will Pay For Better Airport Security Experience

Nearly Half Of Air Travelers Willing Say They Would Pay Up To $150 Per Year For Less Hassle

A new survey released Monday shows significant majorities of frequent business and leisure travelers would pay up to $150 to enroll in a trusted traveler program.

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Airbus Claims Record Number Of Orders At Paris Air Show

Takes Orders And Commitments For 730 Airbus aircraft From 16 Customers Worth $72 Billion

At the 49th Paris Air Show in Le Bourget, Airbus says it won about $72.2 billion worth of business for a total of 730 aircraft. The company says the numbers represent a new record for any commercial aircraft manufacturer at any air show ever.

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Anti Defamation League Urges Delta To Not Engage In Discrimation

Saudi Arabia Denies Religious Bias

In response to concerns of religious discrimination raised by the inclusion of Saudi Arabian Airlines in the global SkyTeam Alliance, the ADL has called on Delta Air Lines to ensure that Jewish, Israeli and other non-Muslim passengers do not face discrimination as a result of the partnership.

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Bombardier Reportedly Grabs $4.7 Billion In Business From Paris Air Show

Secures Orders For CSeries, Global Family

Bombardier Aerospace said Friday it had wrapped up a very successful week at the Paris Air Show with up to $4.7 billion in firm orders, options and purchase rights for its technologically advanced CSeries airliner and large cabin Global 7000 and Global 8000 business aircraft.

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China Smacks Airbus Over EU Carbon Scheme

Delays Announcing A Major Deal Because Of Emissions Regulations

China is reportedly not happy with the European Union over its proposed requirement for all airlines which fly to EC member nations to reduce carbon emissions ... so much so that it delayed a major announcement that would have been made at the Paris Air Show last week.

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