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Number Of Theories On Cause Of Russian 737 Downing

Engine Failure, Pilot Behavior Cited As Possible Explanations

Reports out of Russia point to a number of possible causes behind Sunday's loss of an Aeroflot-Nord airliner in the Ural Mountains, that claimed all 88 persons onboard.

Frontier Airlines Latest To Charge For All Checked Luggage

Struggling Carrier Joins Other Airlines In Desperate Money-Grab

Three days ahead of the BTS announcement that Frontier Airlines joined other industry sad-sacks US Airways and American in posting the worst operational losses in Q2 2008, the Denver-based low-cost carrier announced it will begin charging a $15 fee for a first checked bag, as the carrier struggles to continue operations under bankruptcy protection.

Spirit Signs Spare Parts Agreement With Southwest

Will Supply Thrust Reversers, Wing And Fuse Components

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. and Southwest Airlines announced the signing of a supply agreement last week, whereby Spirit will supply thrust reverser, fuselage and wing components for Southwest's fleet of B737 aircraft.

Airlines Slowly Return To Service In Houston After Ike

Southwest's Hobby Ops Shuttered Until Tuesday; IAH Operations Resume Monday

A number of airlines with a significant presence in Houston, TX plan to resume operations from that city's two commercial airports within the next 48 hours, with most resuming service Monday after the area got slammed by Hurricane Ike over the weekend.

BTS: Airlines Report Operating Losses In Second Quarter

Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Declined To Release Postings

No surprises here, given the sorry state of the nation's airlines. The Department of Transportation's Bureau of Transportation Statistics announced Monday the six largest network airlines, as a group, reported an operating loss margin of 6.3 percent in the second quarter of 2008... a reversal from the second quarter of 2007 when the group reported a 9.2 percent profit margin.

Aero-TV Special Series: Understanding The Pilot Shortage (Part 2)

This Episode Features A Presentation By Kit Darby, AIR Inc. (Part Two In A Series)

Don't Forget To View: Understanding the Pilot Shortage, Part One We've been hearing about it for years... a pilot shortage... a critical one, at that. For many in the aviation community, it sounded like good news... at least if you were on the bottom rungs of the pilot hiring ladder and working desperately to climb your way up. However...