Aero-News has learned the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
granted airworthiness certification on December 29, 2005 to the
Engine Alliance GP7200 engine, the leading powerplant for the
Airbus A380.
Fares Could Double (Or More) With Independence Air Loss
The imminent dissolution of Independence Air, in the short term,
is already being felt by customers who had booked advanced tickets
through April with the airline. And it's likely to get worse.
United Airlines reached a significant milestone in its efforts
to emerge from bankruptcy, with its reorganization plan winning
support from nearly all its creditors. After over three years of
operating under Chapter 11 protection, UAL execs are confident the
end is in sight -- although a few hurdles remain.
Reduced Fleets, Employee Concessions, Rising Fares May
Help
It seems an impossible dream -- given the intense competition
for passengers, still-high fuel prices, and that one airline has
already folded two days into the new year -- but we might just see
more domestic airlines turn a profit in 2006, according to industry
analysts.
Stuck On Runway For Seven Hours During A Snowstorm
Six German passengers are claiming they were held against their
will on a British Airways flight from Berlin to London last week,
after the jet waited on the runway for seven hours for a snowstorm
to blow through.
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