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April 11, 2007

Indian Carriers Face Aging Aircraft Woes

Incidents May Highlight Mx Issues In Older Planes

Air India admits its A310s are anywhere from 13 to 20 years old. Its entire fleet of 48 planes comprises aircraft that are mostly over a decade old.

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Shareholder Documents Describe Forgeard's Benefits Package From EADS

$11 Million Severance Package Awarded Following 2006 Resignation

His time as co-CEO of EADS was marked by the development of -- and subsequent turmoil surrounding -- the Airbus A380 superjumbo. His resignation from the European consortium last year was darkened by accusations of a stock payout scandal. But, as they say, every corporate cloud has a silver lining (or golden parachute)... and Noel Forgeard certainly cashed out from his time with EADS.

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FAA Unveils New VA/FAA Program To Attract Air Traffic Controllers

Expands Opportunities For Disabled Veterans

It may just be an answer to the FAA's staffing woes... a way for veterans with disabilities to have access to on-the-job training to become air traffic controllers, or technicians installing and repairing air traffic equipment, thanks to a new program aimed at helping those who serve transition into the civilian workforce.

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Turk Tries To Hijack Plane To Iran

Detained By Police, No Injuries Reported

A man claiming to have an explosive device onboard a charter flight from Diyarbakir, Turkey to Istanbul was detained by police shortly after the plane touched down in Ankara, according to media reports.

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American Airlines: We Want Women

Travelers, Of Course...

Stating such a move may boost annual revenue by $94 million, American Airlines said this week it will tailor some of its services exclusively to the growing number of female travelers.

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