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All News

September 15, 2006

Court Blocks Northwest FA Strike Efforts For Good

Decision Made Final After Three Weeks Of Deliberations

The courts have spoken... there will be no strike by flight attendants at Northwest Airlines, period.

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Explosives Screening For All Air Cargo

Government Tightens Security Rules

Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff announced a new directive requiring explosives screening for all packages checked at airline counters.

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Mesaba Flight Attendants' Contract Not Dead Yet

Federal Judge Says 'Not So Fast Mesaba'

A federal judge yesterday overturned a July ruling in bankruptcy court that allowed Mesaba Airlines to void a labor contract with its flight attendants.

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Boeing Completes 150 Plane Deal In China

China's Hainan Airlines Gets 15 Next-Gen 737s

In yet another indication of a hot Asian aviation sales market, China Aviation Supplies Import and Export Group completed its 150-airplane deal with Boeing yesterday.

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Boeing Looks At Two Planes To Replace 737, Including A 100-Seater

Wait... Didn't They Already Have One Of Those?

When it comes to narrowbody (single-aisle) airliners, there is little doubt Boeing's 737 has reigned supreme for nearly 40 years... with over 6,000 planes sold. But while the plane has seen continuous updates over the years... that's a long time for one airframe design, no matter how successful it may be.

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Airbus Hiring Freeze Extends To Workers In Wichita

Impact Not That Bad So Far

A hiring freeze announced last week by Airbus CEO Christian Streiff is taking its toll on all the planemaker's facilities worldwide... including Airbus' North America Engineering Center in Wichita, KS.

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BAE, ILFC Chiefs Say Another A380 Delay May Be Coming

Udvar-Hazy: Wiring Problems Worse Than Feared

Two individuals -- each with separate interests -- hinted in the past week that Airbus may be forced to announce yet another delay in the beleagured A380 superjumbo program.

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Boeing Still Looking For Customers For 747-8i, 787-10

'If They Come, We'll Build It'

In a perfect example of the cyclical nature of the airliner business, American planemaker Boeing has seen its fortunes take a turn for the better over the past few years, just as European rival Airbus has hit some turbulence... but that's not to say all is roses and caviar for the American manufacturer.

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Does Hong Kong Need A New Runway?

A Feasibility Study Is Underway

The Hong Kong Airport Authority expects "exponential growth" in mainland air traffic. With that assumption, they've begun a feasibility study into building a third runway.

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