A couple of amateur wreck hunters have gone to Cambodia to prove their theory, which could become a massive development in the search for the Malaysian Airlines flight. However, instead of finding the truth, they faced an unfriendly environment and overwhelming physical demands. (sputniknews.com) さらに...
A Florida aircraft mechanic has been charged with multiple counts of theft for allegedly removing serviceable parts from aircraft, selling them and charging his customers to replace them with new parts. Joseph Lippo, who operates J.L. Aircraft Services in Deland, was arrested on Wednesday and has since been released on a $15,000 bond (www.avweb.com) さらに...
The text alert from United Airlines sounded ominous. "Your 2:13 p.m. United flight to Chattanooga is delayed because of unforeseen circumstances,'' it said. "This is an unusual situation and we're working hard to solve it. We value your time and we're sorry for the inconvenience.'' Unusual was putting it mildly. And the "situation" wasn't news to the 50 passengers on Flight 5277 on Oct. 16. They received the alert after the problem arose, after their Chicago-to-Chattanooga… (www.usatoday.com) さらに...
Over the past two months, virtually all of the largest U.S. airlines have raised their baggage fees, with the notable exception of Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV), which remains committed to its "bags fly free" policy. Last week, the final holdout (excluding Southwest) joined the club. Alaska Air (NYSE: ALK) revised its baggage fee schedule, effective Dec. 5. This will support its other efforts to break out of a multiyear earnings slump by returning to unit revenue growth. (www.yahoo.com) さらに...
If you want to vacation in Hawaii, perhaps you should go next year when the fare war breaks out on the air route between San Jose and the islands. It’s a battle that promises a minimum of spilled red blood but perhaps the hemorrhaging of significant quantities of green cash when low-cost behemoth Southwest Airlines Co. enters a market now shared by Hawaiian and Alaska airlines. The fight could break out as soon as Christmas, though Southwest still hasn’t announced its exact starting date. Some… (www.bizjournals.com) さらに...
Deutsche Lufthansa AG is trying to decide whether to take its first Boeing Co. 787 Dreamliners, or to expand its fleet of Airbus SE’s marquee A350 wide-body jets as it updates its long-range aircraft, according to people familiar with the plans. Lufthansa has requested proposals from both Airbus and Boeing, and is looking to order about 20 jets in a deal that may be finalized in the next few months, said the people, who asked not to be identified as the discussions are private. (www.bloomberg.com) さらに...
China Airlines took delivery of its 14th Airbus A350-900XWB aircraft with a one-of-a-kind livery. The plane has been painted with the airline’s classic plum blossom, together with Airbus’ Carbon Fiber pattern, seen on the test A350-900 and -1000 planes. (airwaysmag.com) さらに...
Delta Air Lines has announced plans to launch services between Ontario International Airport and Atlanta, as well as intentions to link Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP) and Shanghai with a nonstop flight, starting in 2020. (airwaysmag.com) さらに...
Video images have emerged purportedly showing the moment that a KLM Boeing 747-400 under tow collided with ground support equipment at Amsterdam Schiphol. (www.flightglobal.com) さらに...
UK investigators have disclosed that an unmanned aerial vehicle was flown within 10ft of a Boeing 787 on approach to London Heathrow. (www.flightglobal.com) さらに...
Air France signed a new pay deal with the trade unions last week, bringing to a close what has been a tremendously disruptive period for the carrier. Due to strikes occurring over pay and working conditions, the carrier had to assign over €300 million to canceled flights and customer compensation. The strikes also resulted in former CEO Jean-Marc Janaillac having to step down due to unsuccessful negotiations with the unions. (airwaysmag.com) さらに...
Canadian aeroplane maker Bombardier Inc (BBDb.TO) has sued the aircraft unit of Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd (7011.T), saying former Bombardier employees passed on trade secrets to help Mitsubishi’s oft-delayed regional jet project. (uk.reuters.com) さらに...
A British Airways Boeing 747-400, registration G-CIVD performing flight BA-177 from London Heathrow,EN (UK) to New York JFK,NY (USA), was enroute at FL360 over the Atlantic Ocean about 800nm west of Shannon (Ireland) when the crew decided to return to London due to electrical problems. (www.aeroinside.com) さらに...
GE’s Affinity is a new class of supersonic engines purpose-built for business jets. The Affinity is the first civil supersonic engine in 55 years. It is purposefully designed to enable efficient supersonic flight over water and efficient subsonic flight over land, without requiring modifications to existing compliance regulations. The engine is timed to meet the launch of the Aerion AS2, who plans to fly their supersonic aircraft by 2023. (flip.it) さらに...
