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July 16, 2004

Another Airline CEO Makes Sudden Exit

Jim Parker Out At SWA

With his company's profits down 54-percent in the second quarter, Southwest Airlines CEO Jim Parker abruptly called it quits, Thursday. He cited personal reasons for his sudden departure.

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CAPPS II A Goner?

Ridge Cites Privacy, Effectiveness Concerns

When Tom Ridge was asked Wednesday if the government's controversial air passenger screening system, CAPPS II, was dead, he made a gesture as if he were pounding a stake through its heart. "Yes," the Homeland Security Secretary replied, effectively sealing the fate of the program.

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The Day Commercial Aviation Changed Forever

Boeing Marks 50th Anniversary of Dash-80

Fifty years ago Thursday, Boeing pilots Tex Johnston and Richard L. Loesch helped propel commercial aviation into the jet age by completing the first flight of the Boeing 367-80, the precursor for all jet-powered commercial airplanes developed since.

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Boeing Offering Increased Range Capability for Longer-Range 777 Airplanes

More Efficient Engines And Reduced Drag

Boeing is offering airlines more range on its longer-range 777 passenger airplanes, and enhanced performance overall, thanks to engine efficiency improvements and design changes that reduce wind drag and the airplane's weight.

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SFO To Be A380-Ready

Says It Will Accommodate Super Jumbo

Officials at San Francisco International Airport promise they'll be ready to welcome the world's largest commercial jet when it debuts in 2006.

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Honeywell To Provide Flight-Control Electronics For 7E7

Third 7E7 Contract For Electronics Firm

Boeing is increasing the work for Honeywell Aerospace on the 7E7 Dreamliner, selecting that company's flight-control electronics for the all-new passenger airplane.

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