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March 22, 2007

ATA's May Presents Airlines' Case For FAA Reauthorization

Claims Corporate Aviation Is 'Subsidized' Under Current Plan

There are (at least) two sides to every story. On Thursday, Air Transportation Association President James May told the Aviation Subcommittee of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the critical need to implement a 21st century national air traffic control (ATC) system -- and what he considers the most equitable way to fund such a plan.

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EU Approves Open Skies, With British Stipulations

Five-Month Delay Gives Heathrow Carriers Time To Shore Up Defenses

Thursday morning, transport ministers in the European Union unanimously approved an Open Skies treaty agreement with the United States, that throws open new competition for lucrative trans-Atlantic airline routes.

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DOT Inspector General Releases Audit Of FAA Staffing

NATCA Says Report Should Be "Wake Up Call"

Last week, the Inspector General's office for the Department of Transportation completed its review of staffing at FAA radar approach control and radar-equipped tower facilities, in response to Congressional requests in the aftermath of the Comair 5191 crash last August in Lexington, KY.

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A380s Head Home Following US Proving Flights

But They'll Be Back... As Soon As Sunday

They're now heading home... but judging by the crowds of fervent planewatchers and curious bystanders alike who clogged streets around New York's JFK International and Los Angeles International Airport this week to witness the arrival of 555-passenger, double-deck Airbus A380 on US shores, it's safe to say the massive airliner created quite a stir across the US this week.

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AD: Embraer

AD NUMBER: PL2007-06-53 MANUFACTURER: Empresa SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive PL2007-06-53 SUMMARY: The FAA received a report that the aft cargo door of a Model ERJ 190 airplane opened in flight just after takeoff. The airplane returned to the departure airport and landed without incident.

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Qantas A330 Flies Without Emergency Oxygen Operational

Pilots Warn Worse To Come If Takeover Succeeds

Angry pilots called for a senate inquiry and an "urgent internal investigation" after a Qantas ferry flight landed at Sydney Airport, and the plane's crew discovered its emergency oxygen system had been sealed by maintenance workers in the Phillipines.

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Battle Continues Over San Diego Office Tower Near MYF

AOPA, San Diego Join Forces In Suit Against Construction Firm

The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association has joined forces with the City of San Diego in a lawsuit against California construction outfit Sunroad Enterprises to force the company to tear down the top two floors of a new office tower near Montgomery Field (MYF).

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Virgin Blue Forks Over Some Green For Red-Hot Boeings

Planes To Be Painted... Orange-ish?

Boeing and Virgin Blue Holdings confirmed Wednesday the Brisbane-based company has ordered six Boeing 777-300ER (Extended Range) jetliners, with options for six more, and will lease one additional 777-300ER.

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