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June 20, 2007

Computer Problem Causes More 'Flights Of Note' At United

Outage Snags Domestic Departures

ANN REALTIME REPORTING 06.20.07 1310 EDT: All United Airlines domestic departures scheduled within a two hour period Wednesday morning were temporarily halted by a computer outage.

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News From Paris: FAA Administrator Blakey Clears The AIRE

Announces Joint Initiative To Reduce Carbon Emissions

In one of two speeches given Wednesday at the 2007 Paris Air Show In Le Bourget, FAA Administrator Marion Blakey announced a joint-partnership plan between the US and European aviation industry aimed at reducing carbon emissions across the board for aircraft, primarily through more efficient routing and traffic management programs.

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Reports: Delta Air Lines Looking Towards Large 787 Order

Carrier Continues its Post-Bankruptcy Rebuild

Apparently making up for lost time while in bankruptcy, Delta Air Lines is flexing its financial muscle by contemplating an order of as many as 125 Boeing 787 Dreamliners by the end of 2007.

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News From Paris: Airbus Wins New Orders From Kingfisher, Etihad

Intrepid Aviation Also Signs Deal For 20 A330 Freighters

The 2007 Paris Air Show has already proven to be highly lucrative for Airbus... and there are a few more days still to go. On Wednesday, the European planemaker announced deals from India's Kingfisher Airlines and Etihad Airways, the national airline for the United Arab Emirates. The company also signed a new order with Intrepid Aviation Group for the A330-200F Freighter.

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News From Paris: Air France-KLM Group Orders Boeing 777, 737 Planes

Combined Value Of $2.7 Billion List

Aero-News learned Wednesday the Air France-KLM Group has placed orders with Boeing for nine 777-300ERs and seven 737-700s. At a combined value of $2.7 billion at list prices, these orders mark the first time the combined airline group, consisting of Paris-based Air France and Amsterdam-based KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, has announced an airplane acquisition at the group level.

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Airlines Claim Victory In Battle Over LAX Fee Hikes

DOT Regulators Agree With Both Sides

Federal regulators with the US Department of Transportation ruled Friday Los Angeles International Airport had discriminated against low-cost and foreign airlines when it demanded a sharp increase in their rents earlier this year. They also determined LAX was completely justified in raising some other fees in response to increased operational costs.

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US, EU Agree To Effort To Cut Aircraft Emissions

Agreement Won't Stop Battle Over Carbon-Trading Program

The United States and the European Union jumped on the 'going green' bandwagon Monday with an agreement to take steps to cut emissions from aircraft. The Federal Aviation Administration and the European Commission said the plan will allow the quick implementation of new emission-reduction technologies, according to the Associated Press.

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Southwest Explores International Service Options

Are We Now Free To Move Around The World?

Southwest Airlines has talked about offering international flights for awhile now. Thanks to a code sharing agreement with ATA Airlines, it's about to become a reality.

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Beijing Airport Cracking Down On Tardy Airlines

Wants Things To Run Smoothly For 2008 Olympics

Beijing's Capital International Airport is giving fair warning to habitually tardy airlines. The airport is cracking down on flight delays by threatening to "suspend the operations of airlines which are frequently late".

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Haneda Airport Installs Lockheed WindTracer Lidar System

Laser Radar System Detects Wind Hazards, Improving Aviation Safety

Lockheed Martin announced Tuesday the Japan Meteorological Agency installed a WindTracer Doppler lidar system at the Tokyo International Airport, also known as Haneda Airport.

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