British Airways (BA) has placed an order with Unison for tube-bending machinery to produce replacement rigid hydraulic tubes for its new Airbus A380s and Boeing 787s.
FAA administrator Michael Huerta said the US is “engaged with partners around the world” to develop new standards for tracking aircraft in response to the “tragic situation” involving the missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 (MH370).
How do you combine two recognized industry benchmark flight-deck designs into an even safer hybrid while including novel features and margins for growth for the air traffic environment of the 2030s and beyond?
Airbus’ commercial aircraft business has posted an 18% jump in its first-quarter EBIT, although its parent has warned that the A350 program remains challenging.
UK low-cost carrier (LCC) easyJet recorded a slightly reduced loss for the first half of its financial year compared to the same period a year ago, buoyed by increasing numbers of business travelers.
Brazil’s antitrust regulator has given the green light for Air France-KLM to invest $100 million in its newly extended partnership with Brazilian low-cost carrier GOL.
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has contracted Airbus Defense and Space to conduct a study into the feasibility of using so-called “passive radar” technology for air traffic management (ATM).
Fast-expanding Etihad Airways has increased its maintenance capacity with the acquisition of part of Abu Dhabi Aircraft Technologies from the emirate’s state-owned investment and development company Mubadala.
Global air freight traffic grew 3.9% year-over-year in March, marking six consecutive months of improvement and a 1.3 point rise from February, according to Airports Council International (ACI).
US airlines ranked by mishandled baggage reports per 1,000 passengers, lowest to highest; contrasted with reports from the previous month, and the year-ago month.
US Airlines ranked by complaints per 100,000 passengers, lowest to highest; contrasted with complaint rankings from the previous month, and the year-ago month.
US airlines on-time performance, ranked by percentage of flight arrivals on-time at all reporting airports at which these carriers operate, contrasted with the previous month's performance, and the year-ago month's performance.
Satellite operator Inmarsat has offered to establish a global aircraft tracking service over its existing satellite communications network following the loss of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370.
Inmarsat aviation president Miranda Mills believes there may be potential for a discrete cabin crew panic button to be activated in the event of emergencies.
Irish flag carrier Aer Lingus is facing possible industrial action by cabin crew staff in a dispute over rostering and duty hours—the latest in a series of labor clashes.
