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August 14, 2012

Environmental NGOs Urge Obama To Uphold EU-ETS

Says Congressional Action Will Hamper ICAO Efforts To Resolve Issue

Several non-governmental organizations (NGOs) with an environmental focus have banded together and sent a letter to President Barack Obama urging him to "reject the airline industry's pressure to file an Article 84 action" blocking U.S. compliance with the EU-ETS. The groups say such a move would be consistent with the administration's to reduce carbon pollution.

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Wojick Tapped As New Sales Leader For Boeing Commercial Airplanes

Succeeds Ray Connor, Who Was Promoted To Division CEO In June

John Wojick has been named by Boeing as the new vice president of Sales for Commercial Airplanes. Wojick succeeds Ray Conner, who was named president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes in June.

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China Southern Airlines To Retrofit 40 Aircraft With Blended Winglets

Largest Order In The History Of Aviation Partners Boeing

The largest order in the history of Aviation Partners Boeing (APB) was announced Monday, as the company said China Southern Airlines will equip an additional 40 Boeing Next-Generation 737-700 and 737-800 aircraft with Blended Winglets.

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DOT IG: FAA NextGen Metroplex Initiative Delayed

Expected Completion Currently 15 Months Behind Schedule

A report released by the DOT Inspector General indicates that the FAA's "Metroplex" initiative, which is intended to get NextGen up and running in major metropolitan areas, is currently about 15 months behind schedule.

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Jamaica Bay Jet-Skier Walks Across JFK Runways

Gains Access To An Airport Terminal Unchallenged

Security at John F, Kennedy Airport in New York City was called into question over the weekend when a man's personal watercraft broke down in Jamaica Bay, and he was able to cross the airport's perimeter security system, walk across two runways, and into Terminal 3 at the airport unchallenged.

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