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Air travelers to see tougher security this spring USA Today Share     As the travel season picks up, many passengers this spring are about to have their first encounter with airport security measures stepped up after Christmas, when a man was accused of trying to blow up a U.S. jetliner using explosives hidden in his underwear. More What we can learn from the Christmas Day bombing attempt The Washington Post Share
President Obama's nominee to lead the Transportation Security Administration told the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee that he would like U.S. airport screening to more closely resemble the Israeli process. Perhaps attention is turning to what really matters about the attempted bombing of Northwest Flight 253: what it can teach us about aviation security. More United Airlines, Ameco sign five-year Maintenance Deal The Wall Street Journal Share
United Airlines and Aircraft Maintenance & Engineering Corp. have signed a five-year maintenance contract for heavy maintenance, the companies said in a joint statement. Ameco will perform maintenance on United's fleet of Boeing 747s and 777s beginning in June, the statement said. United previously had an agreement with Ameco for heavy maintenance of its B777 fleet that expired last year. More Aviation data confirms trade rebound The Herald Sun Share
Air cargo shipments continue to grow strongly, providing further proof that the slowdown in world trade has ended. The International Air Transport Association, which represents more than 230 of the world's major airlines, says cargo volumes rose for the third straight month in February - up 26.5 percent on the same month last year. More Airbags on airplanes: Your seatbelt may hide a lifesaving surprise USA Today Share
The perception persists among many passengers that a commercial airline accident is all or nothing — either disaster is averted or everyone succumbs. And while many aviation professionals have long known that surviving an accident is not only possible but increasingly likely, educating the public remains a serious challenge. More Idaho House votes against full-body scanners The Spokesman-Review Share
The House has voted 58-9 in favor of HB 573, legislation from Rep. Phil Hart, to restrict the use of full-body imaging for airport security in Idaho. Hart told the House, "It's my opinion that the use of these devices to screen every individual … would be an unreasonable search of those persons." He also said he was concerned that the scanners might not be safe. "What if they harm our bodies?," he asked. "What if they're not medically sound? What if they're going to cause cancer sometime down the road?" More Dubai to open first section of world's largest airport in June Businessweek Share
In June Dubai will open the first section of its new international airport, which aims to become the world's largest passenger and cargo hub. Al Maktoum International Airport on June 27, will open a cargo terminal with an initial capacity of 250,000 tons a year, Andrew Walsh, vice-president for cargo and logistics at Dubai World Central, the airport developer, said in an interview in Dubai. The terminal's capacity will increase to 600,000 tons a year, he said. More American Airlines and JetBlue form Strategic Alliance Travel Agent Central Share
American Airlines and JetBlue are joining forces in an alliance that the two carriers expect will help them in the increasingly competitive New York market. USA TODAY reports that the move comes in the face of Delta's increasing presence in New York. More U.S. Travel Panel to probe air travel security Travel Agent Central Share
Frustrated travelers angered by air travel security screening and who are turning away from air travel will be a focus for a new blue ribbon panel formed by the U.S. Travel Association. U.S. Travel said the "Blue Ribbon Panel for Frictionless Security" will create a vision for the world's most secure, efficient and customer-friendly air travel security screening process. The group expects to deliver a blueprint for a secure and efficient air security screening system to members of Congress and the Obama Administration this summer. More Four air carriers submit bids for commuter flights The Tribune Democrat Share
A year after Johnstown Pennsylvania's airport drew national criticism as the "airport for nobody," it seems everybody wants to do business here. Four air carriers have put in bids for the commuter service currently operated by Colgan Air as United Express service to Washington’s Dulles International Airport. More |
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