Industry Advocates for National Airline Policy To Benefit Customers Through Lower Taxes, Reduced Air Traffic Control Delays

In its annual forecast released Thursday, airline industry trade organization Airlines for America (A4A) reported more people will fly this summer than a year ago, and a record number of passengers will fly internationally. A4A said it expects U.S. airlines will carry close to 209 million passengers globally from June through August, an increase of 1 percent from the same period in 2012. The system-wide summer estimate includes 27 million international passengers, a record number for U.S. airlines.

Renewal Customized for Commuter Carrier's Operational Performance Requirements

Bombardier Aerospace announced today that it has signed a comprehensive, five-year agreement with Japan Air Commuter to renew its Smart Parts program coverage for the Japanese regional carrier’s 11 Q400 turboprops. The program renewal is customized to the airline’s specific operational and performance needs.

Global Growth In The Sector Sparking Demand For New Commercial Jets

The global commercial aircraft sector is expected to experience slow and stable growth during the period (2013-2023) according new the new market study on ASDReports. According to Boeing’s estimates, airline companies around the world are expected to procure approximately 34,000 airplanes during 2011-2031.

Boeing 737 Missed Its Approach And Wound Up In The Ocean In Bali

The Indonesian National Transportation Safety Committee (NTSC) says in a preliminary report that pilot error is a factor in an accident which resulted in a nearly-new airplane winding up in the ocean near Bali International Airport April 13.

Says Meehan Amendment Passage Further Highlights Growing Concerns On Capitol Hill Over Misguided Abu Dhabi Agreement

U.S. airline trade organization Airlines for America (A4A) applauded the unanimous passage Wednesday of an amendment offered by Congressman Pat Meehan (R-PA), requiring the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to review and report on both the safety and competitive impact of reimbursement agreements with foreign governments for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) preclearance facilities.

Aircraft Ordered In 2011 In State Department Ceremony

Boeing delivered a 767-300ER (extended range) to MIAT Mongolian Airlines Monday, the first-ever direct purchase delivery to the airline.

Tried To Smuggle Airbus A300s In China To The Islamic Nation

A U.S. citizen from Brazil who had a long career as an aircraft mechanic has pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Miami to attempting to smuggle seven Airbus A300 jetliners from China to Iran in violation of strict trade sanctions against the Islamic nation.

Cecelia Crocker Was Four Years Old When The Airplane She Was Aboard Went Down

The only survivor of an airliner accident in 1987 has finally talked publicly about the crash, thought she does not remember the actual incident. Cecelia Crocker was four years old when the airplane on which she was a passenger went down near Detroit Metropolitan Airport.

Owner Of Aviation Catering Business Elected During Annual Meeting In March

Women in Corporate Aviation (WCA), an organization which is dedicated to providing networking, education, mentoring and scholarship opportunities for women, and men, seeking a profession in corporate aviation, has elected Paula Kraft, the founder of Tastefully Yours and Aviation Catering Consultants, to its Board of Directors.

Bankruptcies, Problems With Dreamliners And A380s Balanced Against Record Orders And Strong Future Forecasts

Both Airbus and Boeing had problems with their flagship products ... the A380 and the Dreamliner, respectively, and Congress passes legislation that will require far more experience for airline pilots. Europe blinked when it came to implementation of its Emissions Trading Schedule, and Boeing racked up some record orders, mostly for its re-engined 737 MAX.