Calls Ruling 'Vital' For The Future Of Commercial Aviation
The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) released a statement
Wednesday welcoming the final ruling of the World Trade
Organization (WTO) 316 Panel, which affirmed U.S. claims that
subsidies provided to Airbus, particularly in the form of launch
aid, have harmed U.S. industry.
Updated Aircraft Get New Interiors, Improved Passenger
Amenities
American Airlines has completed upgrades on two of its original
76 Boeing 737-800s - which are being updated to match the customer
benefits and amenities featured on its newly-delivered 737-800
aircraft.
Plans To Sell Standing Room Tickets For About $7.50, Charge For
Lav Use
Irish discount carrier Ryanair still hope to be able to offer
tickets for as low as about $7.50 at current exchange rates if
passengers are willing to stand at the back of the plane.
MANUFACTURER: The Boeing Company Model 747-100,
747- 100B, 747-100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300,
747-400, 747-400F, 747SR, and 747SP Series Airplanes
Missouri Regional Carriers Dinged For Nearly $2.5 Million For
Maintenance Issues
The FAA is proposing $2,476,075 in civil penalties against Trans
States Airlines and GoJet Airlines of Bridgeton, MO, for violation
of various maintenance procedures and operating nine jets on 320
revenue passenger flights when the aircraft were not in compliance
with FARs.