Airline Industry Information articles from August 2005

Airline Industry Information archives from August 2005

Vaisala Oyj wins airport contract in the US.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Finnish electronic measurement systems and equipment manufacturer Vaisala Group said on Monday (1 August) that the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) had selected the...

Rain still affecting flights in India.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Flight disruptions have continued in western India following heavy monsoon rain and flooding. Many services to and from Bombay airport have been cancelled or delayed, and...

Aircraft evacuated in Stockholm before takeoff.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Passengers were evacuated from a Scandinavian Airlines aircraft prior to takeoff from Stockholm, Sweden on Saturday (30 July) after a mobile phone was left on a seat. The...

Vienna airport luggage system breaks down.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A malfunction of the luggage sorting system at Vienna's international airport on Saturday morning (30 July) reportedly caused delays. The system breakdown led to a backlog...

China expects to sign order for 50 Boeing 787s.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A firm contract for 50 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft will reportedly be signed by five Chinese airlines this month. China's Xinhua News Agency has stated that a USD6bn...

Man arrested at Sao Paulo airport for drug smuggling.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A man from Liberia was arrested at the international airport in Sao Paulo, Brazil last week for allegedly attempting to smuggle 11.5 kilograms of cocaine out of the country....

Talks over Airbus and Boeing subsidies continue.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The US Trade Representative Rob Portman has said that he hopes to keep diplomatic channels open as the World Trade Organisation (WTO) starts to investigate the dispute with the...

Kuwait Airways confirms engine problem.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Kuwait Airways Corporation has confirmed that its flight 206 was delayed due to a technical fault. The A310 aircraft, due to take off from Islamabad, Pakistan for Kuwait,...

Brussels International Airport reports growth for first half.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Macquarie Airports Management Ltd has reported a 6% revenue growth for Brussels International Airport in Belgium for the first six months of 2005 compared to the same period...

Air India aircraft lands safely in New Delhi.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A Boeing 747 aircraft operated by Air India made a safe landing at Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi last night (31 July) after experiencing technical problems....

British Airways reveals "summer special".(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD British Airways has revealed a one-week "summer special" sale for its Club World cabin. According to the airline, the offer is valid from all its 22 North American...

AirTran Airways announces updated website.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings Inc (NYSE: AAI), has announced its enhanced website at http://www.airtran.com. The website reportedly includes new...

Growth in Middle East aviation industry could create problems - claim.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Problems with capacity and operations could be the result of the expected growth in the Middle East aviation industry, according to Ned Macesic, president of Lochard's Europe,...

Airblue set to launch services to Dubai.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Pakistan's Airblue airline is set to launch services to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad and Peshawar. According to the airline, the...

China to allow private domestic investors into the civil aviation industry.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A recently issued regulation will allow domestic Chinese investors to make investments in the civil aviation industry. Yuan Yaohui, director of the policy and law...

Qantas extends mobile phone policy.(Qantas Airways Ltd.)(Brief Article)
August 2, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Australian airline Qantas Airways has extended its policy on the use of mobile phones to include all of the airline's international services, New Zealand operations and...

Paris airports to get more surveillance cameras.(Brief Article)
August 2, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD More surveillance cameras are to be installed at airports in Paris, France, the French Transport Minister Dominique Perben has said. The authorities plan to treble the...

Finnair Technical Services signs maintenance agreement with Air New Zealand.(Brief Article)
August 2, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Finnish airline Finnair Plc said on Tuesday (2 August) that its subsidiary Finnair Technical Services had signed a maintenance agreement with Air New Zealand. The...

Serbia grounds aircraft used by Macedonian airline.(Macedonian Airways Transportation.)(Brief Article)
August 2, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Two aircraft leased by Macedonia from Serbia-Montenegro have reportedly been grounded on the orders of Serbian investments minister Velimir Ilic. According to the...

Bomb explodes outside British Airways office in Iran.(Brief Article)
August 2, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A small bomb exploded in an office building occupied by British Airways in Tehran, Iran on Tuesday morning (2 August). The device appeared to have been planted in a rubbish...

Continental Airlines reports operational performance for July 2005.(Brief Article)
August 2, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) has reported a consolidated (mainline plus regional) load factor of 83.9% for July. According to the airline, the load factor is 1.5...

Northwest Airlines plans to maintain full operations in the event of a strike.(Brief Article)
August 2, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A contingency plan developed by Northwest Airlines includes the use of 1,000 replacement mechanics to be used in the event of a strike. US newspaper the Star Tribune has...

Hedge fund takes interest in Northwest Airlines.(Brief Article)
August 2, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The hedge fund SAC Capital Advisors has taken a 5.7% stake in Northwest Airlines (NASDAQ:NWAC). The carrier's shares reportedly jumped nearly 6% after the news. The hedge...

Ryanair reports net profit up 21% for Q1.(Brief Article)
August 2, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Irish low-cost airline Ryanair has announced record financial results for the first quarter of its current fiscal year. The company saw a 21% increase in net profit to...

Flights affected by power cut at Japanese airport.(Brief Article)
August 2, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A power failure at Tokyo's Haneda airport on Tuesday morning (2 August) forced at least 20 flights to be diverted to other airports. The power was off for about 10 minutes...

United Airlines adds flights to eight new destinations.(Brief Article)
August 2, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD United Airlines (OTC Bulletin Board: UALAQ) is adding services to eight new destinations from 15 December. The airline has said that it will launch flights to eight...

American Eagle launches new direct services.(Brief Article)
August 2, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD American Eagle, the regional affiliate of American Airlines, has launched a direct service in five new markets, three from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and two from...

United Airlines reveals fare sale.(Brief Article)
August 2, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD United Airlines has launched a fare sale, available from 1 August through to 12 August. According to the airline, travellers can choose from United, United Express and Ted...

Song reveals special fares.(Delta Air Lines Inc. Song.)(Brief Article)
August 2, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Song, the low-cost air service offered by Delta Air Lines, is inviting travellers to sample the Song service with special fares. According to the airline, the fares include...

Continental Airlines selects Cargo Connection Logistics Corp.(Brief Article)
August 2, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Cargo Connection Logistics Holding Inc's wholly owned subsidiary Cargo Connection Logistics Corp has been selected by Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) to provide over-the-road...

AirTran launches fare sale.(AirTran Airways Inc.)(Brief Article)
August 2, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings Inc (NYSE: AAI), has launched a sale for travel to all its destinations. The airline said that the fares start at USD39...

Air Canada flights back to normal after cancellations on 31 July.(Brief Article)
August 2, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Air Canada was reportedly forced to cancel about 4% of its flights on Sunday (31 July) because some pilots had reached their quota of flying hours for the month. Flight...

Delta Air Lines upgrades website.(Brief Article)
August 2, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) has redesigned its website at http://www.delta.com based on feedback from users. According to the airline the improved site allows customers to...

America West reports July traffic figures.(Brief Article)
August 2, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD America West Airlines (NYSE: AWA) has reported traffic statistics for July 2005. The airline said that its revenue passenger miles (RPMs) for July 2005 were a record...

North American Airlines to discontinue services between Oakland and Hawaii.(Brief Article)
August 2, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD North American Airlines Inc, a wholly owned subsidiary of World Air Holdings Inc (Nasdaq: WLDA), is to discontinue scheduled services between Oakland International Airport in...

ExpressJet Holdings reports July traffic figures.(Brief Article)
August 2, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD ExpressJet Holdings (NYSE: XJT) has reported increased traffic and capacity in July 2005 for the Continental Express fleet. According to the results ExpressJet revenue...

Boeing tests electric motor for aircraft taxiing.(Brief Article)
August 2, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD US aircraft manufacturer Boeing Co has reportedly conducted tests of an electric motor that could be used by commercial aircraft for taxiing around airports. The...

Class-action suit against JetBlue Airways over passenger data is dismissed.(Brief Article)
August 3, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A federal judge in the US has dismissed a class-action lawsuit brought against JetBlue Airways Corp. US District Court Judge Carol Bagley Amon stated that when the airline...

Caribbean Sun starts flights between St. Maarten and St. Thomas.(Brief Article)
August 3, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A new twice-daily service between St. Maarten and St. Thomas in the US Virgin Islands has been launched by Caribbean Sun Airlines. The morning and afternoon flights by the...

Passengers and crew survive Air France crash landing in Toronto.(Brief Article)
August 3, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD All 309 people on board an Air France aircraft that crash landed at Toronto's Pearson International Airport in Canada survived, officials have said. The Airbus A340-300...

FlyMe Europe AB issues profit warning for January-June 2005.(Brief Article)
August 3, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Swedish low-cost airline FlyMe Europe AB, owned by the Swedish investment company Array AB, issued on Tuesday (2 August) a profit warning for the first half of 2005, reporting...

LAN Airlines orders more Boeing aircraft for cargo fleet.(Brief Article)
August 3, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Chile's LAN Airlines has placed an additional order with US aircraft manufacturer Boeing Co for cargo aircraft. The new order for six long-range Boeing 767-300 freighters...

United Airlines delays filing of reorganisation plan.(Brief Article)
August 3, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD United Airlines said on Tuesday (2 August) that it would delay the filing of its reorganisation plan by about one month. The airline had been expected to submit the...

Direct flights to operate between Nigeria and Trinidad.(Brief Article)
August 3, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD An agreement has been signed by the leaders of Nigeria and Trinidad to allow direct flights between the two countries. No decision has yet been made on which airlines would...

Asia-Pacific passenger figures show continued demand - claim.(Brief Article)
August 3, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD In the first six months of 2005, about 62m international passengers travelled on the top airlines in the region, according to the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines. The...

Body found in landing gear at Zaventem airport.(Brief Article)
August 3, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Ground crew at the Zaventem airport in Brussels, Belgium found a body, believed to be an illegal immigrant, in the landing gear of a Boeing 747 today (3 August). The...

Thai police arrest man carrying 452 forged passports at Bangkok airport.(Brief Article)
August 3, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A man has been arrested at Bangkok's international airport in Thailand carrying 452 forged passports, meant to be sold in London, UK. The man, a British national born in...

Taiwan to allow airlines to apply for access to Chinese airspace.(Brief Article)
August 3, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Taiwan will allow its airlines to apply for permission to use Chinese airspace, according to the Taiwanese prime minister Frank Hsieh. If the airlines are granted...

FAA asked to look into Northwest strike plan.(Federal Aviation Administration., Northwest Airlines Corp.)(Brief Article)
August 3, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has been asked by flight attendants of Northwest Airlines to investigate the airline's strike contingency plan. The flight...

American Airlines aircraft evacuated at Dallas-Fort Worth.(Brief Article)
August 3, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD An American Airlines aircraft was evacuated after landing at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport on Tuesday (2 August). Before the flight from Tucson, Arizona arrived...

One aircraft used by Macedonian airline grounded in Belgrade.(Macedonian Airways Transportation.)(Brief Article)
August 3, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A Boeing 737-300 aircraft operated by Macedonian Airways Transportation (MAT) has been grounded in Belgrade, Serbia-Montenegro. The aircraft is one of two owned by Serbia's...

Brazil's Gol reports slight rise in Q2 profit.(Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes SA.)(Brief Article)
August 3, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Brazilian low-cost airline Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes SA (Gol) has reported net earnings of BRL73.4m for the second quarter of this year, up slightly from BRL73.2m in the...

Greek airport workers plan three-day strike.(Federation of Associations of Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority.)(Brief Article)
August 3, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Ground staff and other airport employees in Greece have announced plans to stage a three-day strike from Friday 5 August to Sunday 7 August. The strike by members of the...

Flights returning to normal at Toronto airport.
August 3, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The backlog of flights at Toronto's Pearson International Airport in Canada was clearing on Wednesday (3 August), a day after operations were halted due to the crash landing of...

CSA receives approval for possible acquisition.(Ceskoslovenske Aerolinie., Travel Service.)(Brief Article)
August 3, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The Czech Republic's antitrust office has given approval to the national airline CSA for a possible acquisition of a local charter airline. CSA has said that the airline...

Unattended box causes airport evacuation in Slovakia.(Brief Article)
August 3, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Bratislava international airport, Slovakia was evacuated for an hour yesterday (2 August) after a suspicious-looking box was found. The police said an investigation of the...

Pinnacle and Mesaba intend to provide full service in case of Northwest strike.(Brief Article)
August 3, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Pinnacle and Mesaba, Northwest Airlines' regional carriers, have said that they will fly 100% of their scheduled services if the Northwest Airlines mechanics go on strike. ...

Wisconsin officials consider putting airport contraband on sale at eBay.(Brief Article)
August 3, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Officials in Waunakee, Wisconsin are considering putting up items seized from airline travellers on auction at eBay, the online auction site. The idea has reportedly been...

New York airport sells Paris travel passes.(Brief Article)
August 3, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A stand has been set up on a trial basis at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport to sell Paris transport passes. Travellers flying to the French capital from...

Asiana Airlines pilots still on strike.(Brief Article)
August 3, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The strike by unionised pilots at South Korea's Asiana Airlines is continuing and no further talks are scheduled. Negotiations between the airline management and...

Iraqi Airways starts flights to Turkey.(Brief Article)
August 3, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Iraqi Airways has launched flights from Baghdad, Iraq to Istanbul, Turkey and will fly two weekly services on the route. The inaugural flight from the Iraqi capital landed...

SITA INC signs AirportConnect suite agreement for Adelaide Airport.(Brief Article)
August 3, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD An agreement to provide and maintain its AirportConnect suite of IT solutions at Adelaide Airport in Australia has been revealed by SITA Information Networking Computing (SITA...

Airbus selects Icon for wireless telephony.(Brief Article)
August 4, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD UK importer and distributor for advanced communications products Icon has been chosen as the IP wireless telephony provider for European aircraft maker Airbus Industries as...

Government may intervene in Asiana Airlines strike.(Brief Article)
August 4, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD South Korea's Labour Ministry has warned the striking pilots at Asiana Airlines that the government will intervene in the dispute if a settlement is not agreed. The strike...

Flight recorders recovered from crashed Air France aircraft.(Brief Article)
August 4, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The flight data and voice recorders have been recovered from the Air France aircraft that crashed at Toronto's Pearson International Airport in Canada on Tuesday (2 August)....

Boeing sells parts facility in Arnprior, Canada.(Arnprior Aerospace Inc.)(Brief Article)
August 4, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD US aircraft manufacturer Boeing Co (NYSE: BA) announced on Wednesday (3 August) that it would sell its parts facility in Arnprior, Canada to Arnprior Aerospace Inc, a...

Man posing as Air France pilot arrested.(Brief Article)
August 4, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A man dressed as an Air France pilot at Paris' Charles de Gaulle airport was arrested after an employee of the airline noticed that his identification badge was fake. ...

FAA upgrades Trinidad airport's safety rating.(Federal Aviation Administration.)(Brief Article)
August 4, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has said that Piarco International Airport in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad meets international safety standards. The authority has...

Air Canada's customer loyalty scheme reports Q2 profit of CAD25.4m.(Brief Article)
August 4, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Air Canada's customer loyalty points programme, Aeroplan Limited Partnership, made a profit of CAD25.4m in the second quarter of this year. This is down 21% from CAD32m a...

Aeromexico aircraft turns back after bird strike.(Brief Article)
August 4, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A flight operated by Mexican airline Aeromexico was forced to turn around on Wednesday (3 August) after coming into contact with a bird. The incident damaged an engine but...

LAN Airlines reports 16% decline in profit for Q2.(LAN-Chile Airlines.)(Brief Article)
August 4, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Chilean airline LAN Airlines has reported increased revenue but a fall in profit for the second quarter of 2005. Revenue for April-June 2005 totalled USD570.4m, up 23%...

India's civil aviation industry expected to grow over the next 20 years.(Brief Article)
August 4, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD India's civil aviation industry will need to purchase 490 aircraft over the next 20 years, according Dinesh Keskar, vice-president for sales at Boeing. According to...

US woman arrested for trying to open aircraft exit door.(Brief Article)
August 4, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A woman has been arrested by US police for trying to open an exit door on an aircraft while it was in the air. The woman, reportedly from Dania Beach, Florida, apparently...

Northwest mechanics leave negotiations.(Northwest Airlines Corp.)(Brief Article)
August 4, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Mechanics employed by Northwest Airlines have left the negotiations with the airline, saying that it refuses to bargain. Yesterday (3 August) the representatives for the...

FAA selects Comair for Diamond Award.(Federal Aviation Administration.)(Brief Article)
August 4, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded Delta Connection carrier Comair the Diamond Award for excellence in aviation maintenance training for the eleventh...

Delta Air Lines preferred airline for business travellers - report.(Brief Article)
August 4, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) is the most preferred airline for business travellers, according to the YPB&R/Yankelovich Partners 2005 National Business Travel Monitor. ...

Delta TechOps gets ten-year maintenance agreement with ABX Air.(Brief Article)
August 4, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) has signed a ten-year agreement for its maintenance division Delta TechOps to provide engine maintenance services for ABX Air Inc. ABX Air...

Northwest Airlines selects Rolls Royce engines.(Rolls-Royce North America Inc.)(Brief Article)
August 4, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Northwest Airlines has selected Rolls Royce engines for its new Boeing 787 Dreamliners. Rolls Royce has valued the order at up to USD2bn according to list prices. Delivery...

LAN Airlines and LAN Cargo to purchase Boeing aircraft.(Brief Article)
August 4, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD LAN Airlines and LAN Cargo are purchasing 12 long-haul Boeing 767-300 aircraft for passenger and cargo operations. According to LAN, the value of the order is about...

Mesa Air Group reports preliminary July traffic figures.(Brief Article)
August 4, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Mesa Air Group Inc (Nasdaq: MESA) has reported its preliminary traffic figures, on-time performance and completion rate figures for July 2005. According to the company,...

AirTran launches new routes and announces new services.(AirTran Airways Inc.)(Brief Article)
August 4, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings Inc (NYSE: AAI), has launched direct flights to Las Vegas from both Bishop International Airport in Flint and Akron-Canton...

Vienna airport experiences technical problem with air traffic control system.(Brief Article)
August 5, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Almost a week after a technical problem with the baggage sorting system at Vienna airport left travellers without their luggage, a technical problem which resulted in flight...

Safe landing for Czech aircraft after losing wheel during takeoff.(Brief Article)
August 5, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD CSA, a state-run Czech airline, has said that one of its ATR42 turboprop aircraft has successfully landed in Prague after losing one of its four major wheels during departure...

Runway repairs cause delays at Rome's Ciampino airport.(Brief Article)
August 5, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Ciampino airport in Rome, Italy has now been reopened after its closure on the afternoon of Thursday 4 August for repairs to the runway. The repairs, which were necessary...