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August 31, 2012

UAL Announces Temporary Domestic Routes For Its Dreamliners

Flights Between U.S. Hubs Will Precede The Start Of International Routes

United Airlines plans to fly its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft on domestic routes starting in November as it prepares to begin previously-announced international service in December and January. The company said Wednesday that as the initial aircraft are inducted into the fleet late in September, they will be based at United's Houston hub.

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China’s ICBC Leasing Places Order For 50 Airbus A320 Family Aircraft

Emerging Lessor Enhances Portfolio With New Airplanes

ICBC Financial Leasing Co. Ltd.  (ICBC Leasing), has signed an agreement with Airbus for a total of 50 A320 Family aircraft, including 30 A320ceo and 20 A320neo. The aircraft purchase agreement was signed at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing by Li Xiaopeng, Senior Executive Vice President of ICBC and Chairman of ICBC Leasing, and Fabrice Bregier, President and CEO of Airbus.

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Six Boston TSA Screeners' Jobs In Jeopardy

Agency Cites 'Inattention' In Baggage-Screening Area

The TSA has begun termination procedures for six baggage screeners at Boston's Logan International Airport because of "inattention" to their jobs. They were reportedly distracted by their cell phones and other electronic devices while screening luggage for explosives.

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AD: Goodyear Aviation Tires

AD NUMBER: 2012-17-01

PRODUCT: Goodyear Aviation Tires, part number 299K63-1 (Brazilian made new tires only), installed on various transport category airplanes, including but not limited to Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2B19 airplanes.

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AD: The Boeing Company Airplanes (777)

AD NUMBER: 2012-16-04

PRODUCT: Certain Boeing Model 777-200 and -300 series airplanes equipped with Rolls-Royce RB211 Trent 800 engines.

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DOT IG Bird Strike Report Welcomed By Anti-Garbage Plant Group

'Friends Of LaGuardia Airport' Working To Stop Construction Of Trash Processing Facility

A group working to stop the construction of a trash processing plant less than half a mile from the end of one of LaGuardia Airport's runways in New York says a recent report from the Department of Transportation's Inspector General on wildlife mitigation at airports reinforces their argument that the plant not be built.

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Teamsters Demand That Republic Airways Allow Union Vote

Employees Hold Rally, March Outside Company’s Headquarters In Indianapolis

Republic Airways pilots, flight attendants and mechanics, members of a Monitoring Committee and other allies rallied and marched outside the company’s headquarters in Indianapolis Thursday to demand that "the company honor its professional employees who keep passengers safe."

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