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Airlines compete for access to Tokyo Pacific Business News Share     Hawaiian Airlines' bid for a Honolulu-Tokyo route faces aggressive competition from four larger U.S. carriers. Some of the carriers criticized Hawaiian in their own Tokyo route applications to the U.S. Department of Transportation, arguing that Hawaiian's desire to fly nonstop twice daily beginning in October is not in the interest of most U.S. passengers. More U.S. airlines set for stronger summer bookings Reuters Share
Summer bookings on major U.S. airlines seem to be up from a year ago with help from fare sales as the industry attempts to regain its footing in the post-recession era, industry experts said. Carriers generally do not disclose figures on advance bookings, but executives have said recently - and experts agree - that bookings are strong heading into the peak summer travel season. More U.S. Senate approves massive aviation blueprint Reuters Share
The U.S. Senate approved a sweeping aviation blueprint that accelerates the multi-billion dollar overhaul of the air traffic control network. The air traffic measure was included in legislation for reestablishing aviation programs run by the Federal Aviation Administration through 2011. The bill was approved 93-0. More Long-delay rule unraveling? US Airways says Philly should be exempted, too USA Today Share
U.S. Airways is the latest carrier to ask for an exemption from new federal rules on long ground delays that scheduled to start next month. The Associated Press writes "beginning April 29, flights that sit more than three hours on the tarmac will be subject to fines that could add up to millions of dollars for a single plane, if the Transportation Department invokes the maximum penalty. Those delays can happen anywhere. But airlines are especially worried about the New York airports. The main runway at New York's John F. Kennedy International closed for four months on March 1, and that's expected to snarl air traffic." More U.S. air cargo industry gets $869.5 mill USTRANSCOM shot in the arm The Defense Industry Daily Share
On March 23, USTRANSCOM awarded five contracts worth a total of $869.5 million to haul military freight around the U.S. CENTCOM's area of responsibility, which includes the Middle East and Central Asia. The winners' contractors will compete for task orders to deliver cargo door-to-door for USCENTCOM. More British lawmakers say privacy concerns raised by body scanners are overblown Associated Press via Los Angeles Times Share
The privacy fears raised by the deployment of full body scanners at airports are overblown, a committee of British lawmakers said, adding that the technology was no more of a threat to passengers' rights than pat-downs or bag searches. The government promised to install body scanners across Britain's airports after a botched attempt to bring down a Detroit-bound jet on Dec. 25 — allegedly by a terrorist who hid explosives in his underwear. But privacy groups bristled at the prospect of scans that can peer under clothes to reveal hidden items, likening them to a "virtual strip search." More Honeywell spent $1.9M in 4Q to lobby federal government The Associated Press via Google News Share
Honeywell International spent $1.9 million during the fourth quarter to lobby the federal government on legislation related to defense and aircraft technologies, renewable energy, security programs, health care reform and corporate issues. The $1.9 million spent compares with $1.7 million paid to lobby the government in the third quarter, and just over $1 million during the final quarter of 2008, according to disclosure reports. More Global air freight traffic bounces back in January The Manila Bulletin Share
International demand for air freight bounced back by 28 percent in January 2010 compared to the 2009 level, according to Internatonal Air Transport Association. However, the January 2010 air freight volume was still 3 to 4 percent below the early 2008 peak level. IATA noted that the sharp improvement in air freight, which accelerated to 3 percent in January compared to December, is being driven by businesses re-stocking depleted inventories. More FAA proposes $1.45 million fine against NWA Minneapolis Airlines/Airport Examiner Share
In one of the most significant cases in a very long time, the FAA is seeking a fine in excess of $1 million against a U.S. airline for failing to properly inspect its aircraft. Specifically, the proposed fine against Northwest Airlines claims that the airline flew numerous Boeing 757 aircraft without making required windshield wiring inspections. On May 28, 2008 Northwest mechanics realized that they had not made the inspections as required, nor had the airline revised its maintenance instructions. The required work was to be performed before the aircraft flew again, but instead Northwest deferred the work until the next planned overnight layover of the aircraft. More |
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