The Australian aviation safety agency CASA has sent a letter to
Qantas saying it had better keep an eye on safety during a labor
dispute that is expected to be protracted. The letter indicates
that Civil Aviation Safety Authority will continue to pay close
attention to the airline during the dispute, according to a report
in The Australian in conjunction with the Wall Street
Journal.
Board Participates In More Than Just Domestic Accident
Investigations
The NTSB late last week outlined the agency's role and
participation in international aviation safety investigations; a
lesser known role for the agency. "Aviation safety knows no borders
- and there are no boundaries to what we can achieve when we work
together," said NTSB Chairman Deborah A. P. Hersman.
Alexandre de Juniac Expected To Be Named To The Post
The board of Air France-KLM has voted to fire the company CEO
amid declining revenues and increased scrutiny of the airline's
safety culture. Pierre-Henri Gourgeon had been re-appointed to a
new four-year term in the position just over four months
ago.
Converts Order To 45 737s, Shifts $2.5 Billion To Airbus For 15
A330s
Boeing executives likely knew that the lengthy delays in getting
the Dreamliner up, flying, and certified would cost it some
businesses, and that rang true Monday as China Eastern converted
$3.3 billion in orders for 24 of the new airplanes to 45 737s. The
airline also said it plans to buy 15 Airbus A330s over the next
four years at a price tag of $2.5 billion.
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