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October 02, 2012

EASA Proposes New Harmonized Rules To Avoid Flight Crew Fatigue

More Than 30 Safety Improvements Contained In The Final Proposal

The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published its proposal to amend the current EU rules on flight and duty time limitations and rest requirements (FTL) for commercial air transport. Released in a final proposal known as an Opinion, the proposed rules contain more than 30 safety improvements compared to current requirements and introduce new limitations to the way crews can be scheduled.

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Philippine Airlines Orders 10 More A330s

Increases Recent Order To Over 60 Airbus Aircraft

Philippine Airlines (PAL) has placed a firm order with Airbus for an additional 10 A330-300 widebody aircraft. The latest purchase agreement follows a major order from the airline in August for 44 single aisle A321s and 10 A330s under the carrier’s fleet modernization program.

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Air Canada Announces Appointment Of Klaus Goersch As EVP, COO

New Executive Is A Graduate Of ERAU

Air Canada announced the appointment of Klaus Goersch as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Friday. In this role he will have responsibility for the safe, reliable and cost-effective operation of the airline.

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Lawsuit Over JetBlue Pilot Rant Grows

Two Dozen Additional Passengers Join The Action Against The Airline

There are now 34 passengers who claim they feared for their lives when a JetBlue pilot had to be restrained when he ran through the cabin yelling about Jesus and al-Qaida. Capt. Clayton Osbon was tried for interference with a flight crew, but was found not guilty by reason of insanity in July after a forensic neuropsychologist testified that he had suffered a "brief psychotic disorder" brought on by lack of sleep.

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AD: The Boeing Company Airplanes

AD NUMBER: 2012-19-03

PRODUCT: Certain Boeing Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F (KC-10A and KDC-10), DC-10-40, DC-10-40F, MD-10-10F, and MD-10-30F airplanes.

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AD: Airbus Airplanes

AD NUMBER: 2012-19-07

PRODUCT: Certain Airbus Model A340-500 and -600 series airplanes.

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FAA Dedicates Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport Control Tower

Built To Accommodate Future NextGen Technologies

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and Acting FAA Administrator Michael Huerta dedicated the new $20.5 million airport traffic control tower at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport on Friday.

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DOT Levies $250,000 Fine Against British Airways

Cited For Violating Price Advertising, International Baggage Compensation Rules

British Airways violated the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) rules on full-fare advertising as well an international treaty on reimbursements for mishandled baggage, the agency said Monday. The Department fined the carrier $250,000 and ordered it to cease and desist from further violations.

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India's Civil Aviation Minister Hints At Possible Kingfisher Shutdown

Said Safety Issues Would Be The The Cause Should It Occur

India's minister of civil aviation Ajit Singh said Monday that Kingfisher Airlines could be shut down with very little notice should any safety issues arise. The comments came as Kingfisher cancelled several flights and some Mumbai-based pilots joined engineers in walking off their jobs over non-payment of salaries.

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