Alerts Aircraft Operators About New Research Concerning The
Transportation Of Lithium Batteries As Cargo
The FAA issued a Safety Alert for Operators (SAFO) on Friday
alerting operators to results of new research on the risks
associated with transporting lithium batteries as cargo on
aircraft, and recommended actions air carriers can take to reduce
those risks.
Brazilian Company Reportedly May Close Harbin Embraer Aircraft
Industry
Facing possible competition from a Chinese Regional Jet, Embraer
is reportedly considering shuttering its Harbin Embraer Aircraft
Industry Co. factory in China.
Following this week's announcement that American Airlines was
among those being granted tentative anti-trust immunity with
Japanese partners, the legacy carrier said Thursday that the U.S.
DOT has granted it the authority and frequencies needed to begin
new service between Los Angeles and Shanghai.
Carriers Already Have Antitrust Immunity From The U.S. DOT
Air Canada and United Continental Holdings, Inc. have concluded
a Memorandum of Understanding setting out the principles for a
comprehensive revenue-sharing joint venture that would provide for
an enhanced partnership on United States-Canada transborder
flights.
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