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UK ATC system is privatized after years of debate, protest

After several years of bitter debate, partial privatization of the UK’s ATC system became a reality on July 27 when the Airline Group completed the acquisi

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Pilots allege favoritism in age-60 exemption petition

Ten pilots acting together have petitioned the FAA to allow airmen to fly as PICs under Part 121 after reaching age 60.

Regulations and Government

May 7, 2008

Nav Canada raises fees, defers capital projects

Nav Canada’s declining revenue from reduced traffic volume over the last year as a consequence of the slowing economy and September 11 has forced the opera

ATC

May 7, 2008

Wrights recalled at aviation's 100th

On a blustery day on a deserted beach near Nags Head on North Carolina’s Outer Banks, two brothers began humanity’s controlled adventure away from the surf

May 7, 2008

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Aviation World's Fair 2003: the air fair that won't be

“Why doesn’t the U.S.

May 7, 2008

Controllers, pilots meet at BDL

“Grab your fast food and join us for lunch” was how the invitation opened.

ATC

May 7, 2008

Regionals Update: Piedmont, Allegheny pilots agree on US Airways restructuring

After months of heated debate over future regional jet jobs at US Airways, the pilots of wholly owned subsidiaries Piedmont and Allegheny Airlines ratified

May 7, 2008

Regionals Update: Air Dolomiti signs with United, Flybe and Continental

European regional airlines strengthened their ties with their major airline counterparts from across the Atlantic last month, when Italy’s Air Dolomiti sig

May 7, 2008

Regionals Update: All Nippon to buy Q400s

Japan’s All Nippon Airways has placed an order for four 74-seat Bombardier Dash 8Q-400s, the first of which it plans to place into service next fall.

May 7, 2008

Air Wisconsin-Air Tran deal brings more CRJs to Atlanta

Orlando, Fla.-based low-fare carrier AirTran Airways took a page from the book of North America’s full-service airlines last month when it enlisted Air Wis

May 7, 2008

Boeing Ups Long-term Market Prospects

Boeing’s number-crunchers published their long-awaited new commercial market outlook at the Farnborough show–the first full-blown revision of airliner dema

May 6, 2008

What, No Russians?

As startling as the absence of current airliners from the Boeing stable was the gaping void created by the lack of any of Russia’s fearsome fighters in the

May 6, 2008

Dornier eyes cold comfort in Siberia

Insolvent German airframe builder Fairchild Dornier has turned to one of Russia’s most powerful oligarchs in an attempt to save the foundering 728 and 928

Aircraft

May 6, 2008

AvCraft receives bizjet interior STC for 328JET

On June 6, AvCraft Aviation of Tyler, Texas, received the first STC cabin interior approval for the Fairchild Dornier 328JET, and the aircraft–known as the

Aircraft

May 6, 2008

Scenic sells scenery by the planeload

Dateline September 1927: Lindbergh is just back from Paris, and being “air-minded” is the thing.

May 6, 2008

Cuts at American raise stakes of Eagle dispute

American Airlines’ decision last month to retire 74 more Fokker 100s and nine Boeing 767-300s will mean continued capacity stagnation at its wholly owned A

May 6, 2008

Unfazed by local skeptics, Regional Express takes flight

While most startup airlines enjoy at least a short honeymoon with local press and industry pundits, Michael Jones spent some of his first moments on the jo

May 6, 2008

Swiss Authorities Ground 34 ERJ-145 Pilots

Switzerland’s Federal Office of Civil Aviation ordered 34 Swiss Air Lines pilots grounded after three of the airline’s flying instructors “failed to fulfil

May 6, 2008

ASA, Mesa Pilots Caught Drunk on the Job

Pilots from two different regional airlines lost their jobs for alcohol-related offenses over the span of two weeks, further adding to an undercurrent of p

May 6, 2008

Great Lakes Loses Nasdaq Listing

Nasdaq’s listing qualification panel removed Great Lakes Aviation from its SmallCap Market index on August 14 after denying the airline’s appeal for an exe

May 6, 2008

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UK ATC system is privatized after years of debate, protest

After several years of bitter debate, partial privatization of the UK’s ATC system became a reality on July 27 when the Airline Group completed the acquisi

Pilots allege favoritism in age-60 exemption petition

Ten pilots acting together have petitioned the FAA to allow airmen to fly as PICs under Part 121 after reaching age 60.

Nav Canada raises fees, defers capital projects

Nav Canada’s declining revenue from reduced traffic volume over the last year as a consequence of the slowing economy and September 11 has forced the opera

Wrights recalled at aviation's 100th

On a blustery day on a deserted beach near Nags Head on North Carolina’s Outer Banks, two brothers began humanity’s controlled adventure away from the surf

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“Grab your fast food and join us for lunch” was how the invitation opened.

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After months of heated debate over future regional jet jobs at US Airways, the pilots of wholly owned subsidiaries Piedmont and Allegheny Airlines ratified

Regionals Update: Air Dolomiti signs with United, Flybe and Continental

European regional airlines strengthened their ties with their major airline counterparts from across the Atlantic last month, when Italy’s Air Dolomiti sig

Regionals Update: All Nippon to buy Q400s

Japan’s All Nippon Airways has placed an order for four 74-seat Bombardier Dash 8Q-400s, the first of which it plans to place into service next fall.

Air Wisconsin-Air Tran deal brings more CRJs to Atlanta

Orlando, Fla.-based low-fare carrier AirTran Airways took a page from the book of North America’s full-service airlines last month when it enlisted Air Wis

Boeing Ups Long-term Market Prospects

Boeing’s number-crunchers published their long-awaited new commercial market outlook at the Farnborough show–the first full-blown revision of airliner dema

What, No Russians?

As startling as the absence of current airliners from the Boeing stable was the gaping void created by the lack of any of Russia’s fearsome fighters in the

Dornier eyes cold comfort in Siberia

Insolvent German airframe builder Fairchild Dornier has turned to one of Russia’s most powerful oligarchs in an attempt to save the foundering 728 and 928

AvCraft receives bizjet interior STC for 328JET

On June 6, AvCraft Aviation of Tyler, Texas, received the first STC cabin interior approval for the Fairchild Dornier 328JET, and the aircraft–known as the

Scenic sells scenery by the planeload

Dateline September 1927: Lindbergh is just back from Paris, and being “air-minded” is the thing.

Cuts at American raise stakes of Eagle dispute

American Airlines’ decision last month to retire 74 more Fokker 100s and nine Boeing 767-300s will mean continued capacity stagnation at its wholly owned A

Unfazed by local skeptics, Regional Express takes flight

While most startup airlines enjoy at least a short honeymoon with local press and industry pundits, Michael Jones spent some of his first moments on the jo

Swiss Authorities Ground 34 ERJ-145 Pilots

Switzerland’s Federal Office of Civil Aviation ordered 34 Swiss Air Lines pilots grounded after three of the airline’s flying instructors “failed to fulfil

ASA, Mesa Pilots Caught Drunk on the Job

Pilots from two different regional airlines lost their jobs for alcohol-related offenses over the span of two weeks, further adding to an undercurrent of p

Great Lakes Loses Nasdaq Listing

Nasdaq’s listing qualification panel removed Great Lakes Aviation from its SmallCap Market index on August 14 after denying the airline’s appeal for an exe

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