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February 10, 2016

No Environmental Discussions Yet At Heathrow

Airport CEO Says 'No Environmental' Reason For Delay

In his first speech since the Davies Commission recommended expansion of Heathrow Airport over Gatwick, Heathrow CEO John Holland-Kaye says no discussions with the government have begun concerning environmental issues related to the proposed expansion.

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LEAP Engine Surpasses 10,000 Orders

Will Power 737MAX, A320neo, Comac C919

The new LEAP engine from CFM International, the 50/50 joint company between Snecma (Safran) and GE, has passed the milestone of 10,000 orders and commitments.

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Rectrix Aviation Looks To Start Commercial Airline Service

Submits Plans For Scheduled Air Service Between Hyannis And Nantucket

Rectrix Aviation, a provider of premium jet service and charters, aircraft management, aircraft maintenance, and fixed-based operations services, has submitted an application to the Department of Transportation to conduct scheduled air service as a commuter carrier.

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FAA Urges Airlines To Assess Lithium Battery Risks

Issues Safety Alert For Carriers, Guidance To Inspectors

The FAA has issued a safety alert to U.S. and foreign commercial passenger and cargo airlines, urging them to conduct a safety risk assessment to manage the risks associated with transporting lithium batteries as cargo. The FAA also is issuing guidance to its own inspectors to help them determine whether the airlines have adequately assessed the risk of handling and carrying lithium batteries as cargo.  

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ICAO Aircraft CO2 Standard One Step Closer To Final Adoption

Measure Unanimously Recommended By Committee On Aviation Environmental Protection

Significant progress was made Monday on an aircraft CO2 emissions standard at the UN’s International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

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FAA Administrator Michael Huerta Supports ICAO CO2 Standard

Says FAA Is 'Encouraged' By The Committee's Action

FAA Administrator Michael Huerta released a statement late Monday praising the approval by the ICAO's Committee On Aviation Environmental Protection of a new standard for CO2 emissions from civil aircraft.

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IATA Welcomes New CO2 Aircraft Emissions Standard

Calls Standard An 'Important Element In Overall Strategy'

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the decision by representatives at the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to agree a CO2 efficiency Standard for commercial aircraft.  

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