Airline Industry Information articles from June 2006

Airline Industry Information archives from June 2006

Iberia looks at Latin American investment.(Fernando Conte)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Spain's Iberia has said that it is looking at investments in Latin America. The airline's executive chairman Fernando Conte said however that any investment would have to...

Fujitsu Siemens Computers wins 2-year IT equipment contract from SAS.(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD IT equipment supplier Fujitsu Siemens Computers said on Thursday (1 June) that it has secured a two-year global contract from the Scandinavian airline SAS. The contract,...

Bankruptcy court approves agreement after Delta pilots vote to accept deal.(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD After the pilots of Delta Air Lines yesterday (31 May) voted to accept a proposed agreement with the airline, a bankruptcy judge approved the agreement. The agreement is...

Companies interested in acquiring Varig assets - claim.(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Brazil's Varig airline has said that 11 companies have expressed an interest in acquiring its routes, aircraft and offices. The carrier said that the potential bidders...

Flights delayed in India due to strong winds and dust storms.(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Flights were delayed at the international airport in New Delhi, India yesterday (31 May) due to strong winds and dust storms. The weather conditions saw delays and traffic...

Boeing to invest money in Russian titanium parts.(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Aircraft maker Boeing has said that its civilian aviation division plans to spend USD18bn on titanium parts made in Russia over the next 30 years. The company intends to...

Aeroports de Paris shares to be sold in IPO.(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Up to 32.3% of airport operator Aeroports de Paris will be sold in an initial public offering, the French government has said. The sale will be carried out in an effort to...

Kenya Airways reports record results for last fiscal year.(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Kenya Airways has reported the results for its fiscal year ended 31 March 2006. The airline reportedly saw a second fiscal year of record results, with an after-tax profit...

Nordic Lunch AS signs supply agreement with Gate Gourmet Switzerland GmbH.(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Norwegian dairy group Synnove Finden ASA said on Thursday (1 June) that its subsidiary Nordic Lunch AS has signed a supply agreement with the international airline catering...

China's ARJ21 regional jet to be delivered to customers in 2009 - report.(AVIC I Commercial Aircraft Company Ltd.)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A new Chinese-built regional jet will reportedly be ready for delivery to customers from September 2009. The ARJ21, which would have seats for 70 passengers, is being...

Lawsuits filed over 2005 Peru crash.(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Lawsuits that allege product liability and negligence have been filed by survivors of the crash of a Boeing 737-200 aircraft in Peru last year. The action is being brought...

Frontier Airlines holding sold by ATSB.(Air Transportation Stabilization Board)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The US Air Transportation Stabilisation Board (ATSB) has divested its stake in Frontier Airlines. According to the US Treasury Department, the government agency sold its...

Content of EU - US passenger data deal expected to remain unchanged, say EU officials.(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The content of a deal on the handing over of passenger information to the US by European airlines is expected to remain unchanged, European Union officials have said. ...

Star Alliance partner airlines move to South Wing, Terminal 1 at Narita Airport.(United Air Lines Inc.)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD United Airlines (Nasdaq: UAUA) has said that tomorrow (2 June) it is moving with its Star Alliance partners into the new South Wing of Tokyo's Narita Airport Terminal 1. ...

Eastshore Aviation to sell US Airways stock in secondary offering.(US Airways Group Inc.)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD US Airways Group Inc (NYSE: LCC) has said that Eastshore Aviation LLC has agreed to sell 3,050,000 shares of US Airways Group's common stock in an underwritten secondary...

Boeing starts final assembly of first 737-900ER.(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Boeing (NYSE: BA) has launched the final assembly of the first 737-900ER (Extended Range). The aircraft is reportedly the newest member of the single-aisle aircraft...

US Airways launches new routes to Europe.(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD US Airways (NYSE: LCC) is introducing new services from Philadelphia to Milan, Italy; Stockholm, Sweden; and Lisbon, Portugal. The airline said that with these new...

TSA deploys trace portals at Albuquerque International Sunport.(Transportation Security Administration)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has deployed two explosives detection trace portals to the passenger security checkpoint at Albuquerque International...

AirTran to launch additional direct service to Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport.(AirTran Airways Inc.)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings Inc (NYSE: AAI), is adding additional direct service to Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport in response to the recovery and...

IATA reports 9.9% increase in April traffic.(International Air Transport Association)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD IATA, the International Air Transport Association, has reported that international air passenger traffic increased by 9.9% in April 2006 compared to the same month in 2005. ...

Delta Air Lines reports net loss of USD27m for April.(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Delta Air Lines (Other OTC:DALRQ) has filed its Monthly Operating Report for April 2006 with the US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York. The airline...

China Southern expands ground operations at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.(China Southern Airlines Company Ltd.)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD China Southern Airlines (NYSE:ZNH) has said that its ground handling staff currently manage 140,000 flights per year at more than ten airports throughout China. The...

Flights resume at London City Airport.(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Flights at London City Airport in the UK have resumed after a controlled explosion of an unexploded World War II bomb today (1 June). The airport was reportedly closed for...

Japan Airlines makes agreement with AOC Holdings for aircraft fuel.(Brief article)
June 2, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Japan Airlines plans to buy aircraft fuel directly from AOC Holdings in order to reduce costs. The carrier also said that it intends to acquire a small stake in the oil...

Union extends ballot of easyJet cabin crew.(Transport and General Workers' Union)(Brief article)
June 2, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The Transport & General Workers Union (T&G) has extended a ballot of easyJet's cabin crew. The union said that the ballot of more than 1,500 cabin crew has been extended...

Conflict over Wright Amendment gains new momentum.(airlines)(Dallas Love Field Airport)(Brief article)
June 2, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD American Airlines and Southwest Airlines are reportedly putting more effort into the conflict over Dallas Love Field Airport. While Southwest wants to repeal the Wright...

Continental reports May traffic figures.(Brief article)
June 2, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) has reported its traffic figures for May 2006. The carrier said it recorded a consolidated (mainline plus regional) load factor of 81.0%,...

US Airways Group makes final transition agreement with customer service employees.(Brief article)
June 2, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD US Airways Group Inc (NYSE: LCC) has reached a final transition agreement with the Airline Customer Service Employee Association, an alliance between the Communication Workers...

ExpressJet Holdings reports increased traffic and capacity for May.(Brief article)
June 2, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD ExpressJet Holdings (NYSE: XJT) has reported increased traffic and capacity in May 2006 for its Continental Express operating fleet. The company said that during the month...

Cathay Pacific signs firm order for two more Boeing 777-300ERs.(Brief article)
June 2, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA) and Cathay Pacific Airways have signed an agreement for the purchase of two additional Boeing 777-300ER (Extended Range) aircraft, exercising...

TAM flies most passengers from Guarulhos International Airport.(Brief article)
June 2, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Brazil's TAM SA (NYSE: TAM) boarded 73,917 passengers at Guarulhos International Airport in Sao Paulo during April 2006. The airline said the number was a 50% growth...

US Airways launches new direct service between Philadelphia and Portland.(Brief article)
June 2, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD US Airways (NYSE: LCC) is launching a new non-stop service between Philadelphia International Airport and Portland (Oregon) International Airport. The carrier said that it...

US Airways launches seasonal service to Kalispell.(Brief article)
June 2, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD US Airways (NYSE: LCC) has said that it is resuming service to Flathead Valley. The service was launched yesterday (1 June) between Phoenix and Kalispell, Montana. ...

AirTran's frequent flyers able to earn credits with EarthLink.(Brief article)
June 2, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings Inc (NYSE: AAI), has said that its A+ Rewards members can earn roundtrip tickets when they purchase Internet access or voice...

ALPA urges Canada to create 'smart' screening system.(Air Line Pilots Association)(Brief article)
June 2, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The Air Line Pilots Association International has, in testimony before the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority Act (CATSA) Review Advisory Panel, urged the Canadian...

Pete Doherty searched for drugs after suspicious behaviour on easyJet flight - report.(Brief article)
June 2, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The pilot of an easyJet flight had musician Pete Doherty searched for drugs at El Prat airport in Barcelona, Spain yesterday (1 June) after Doherty allegedly behaved...

April loss posted by Northwest.(Northwest Airlines Corp.)(Brief article)
June 2, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A loss of USD295m and operating revenue of USD1.04bn has been posted by bankrupt carrier Northwest Airlines for April. The carrier also revealed that it spent USD309m in...

New aircraft orders for Boeing.(Brief article)
June 2, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Unidentified buyers have purchased single-aisle and widebody aircraft this week from Boeing Co valued at USD5.8bn, as calculated on median order prices. According to the...

Ferrovial must increase BAA offer, says Cazenove.(Brief article)
June 2, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Grupo Ferrovial, a Spanish based construction company, would need to increase its current GBP9.73bn bid for UK airport operator BAA Plc in order to receive shareholder...

Non-stop flights to South Africa to be launched by Thai Airways.(Brief article)
June 2, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Nonstop flights between Bangkok, Thailand and Johannesburg, South Africa are to be offered by Thai Airways International from November. According to The Associated Press,...

US air marshal drops bullets on board Southwest aircraft.(Brief article)
June 2, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD An air marshal in the US decided not to travel on a flight with Southwest Airlines from Midway International Airport on Thursday (1 June) after he dropped a clip of bullets on...

Republic Airways Holdings reports passenger traffic for May.(Brief article)
June 2, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Republic Airways Holdings (NASDAQ/NM:RJET), an airline holding company that owns Chautauqua Airlines, Republic Airlines and Shuttle America, has reported preliminary passenger...

No orders received for passenger version of larger Boeing 747 - report.(Brief article)
June 2, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Boeing has reported that it has not yet received any orders for the passenger version of its larger and more fuel-efficient 747 aircraft. Jeff Peace, vice president and...

Fuel tank on fire at Los Angeles International Airport.(Brief article)
June 2, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A jet fuel storage tank that was nearly empty caught fire at Los Angeles International Airport yesterday (1 June). According to the authorities, there were no reports of...

PROS signs new partnership with US Airways.(Brief article)
June 2, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD PROS, a provider of pricing and revenue optimisation science and software, has signed a new partnership with US Airways. The company said that at its Tempe, Arizona...

JetBlue Airways wins wireless licence for communications on board commercial aircraft.(Brief article)
June 2, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD JetBlue Airways Corp has won a wireless licence to offer high-speed Internet and other communications services on commercial aircraft. The carrier won the licence in a...

Takeover Panel tells Goldman Sachs-led consortium to clarify intent.(Brief article)
June 2, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A Goldman Sachs-led consortium, one of the bidders for British airports operator BAA Plc, has been told to confirm that it will make a bid by 9 June or withdraw. The...

SAS wins maximum allotment in Swedish government's procurement process.(Brief article)
June 5, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Scandinavian airline SAS Group said on Friday (2 June) that it had received the maximum allotment in the Swedish government's procurement process for foreign air travel. ...

IATA says airlines will lose USD3bn in 2006 because of oil prices.(International Air Transport Association)(Brief article)
June 5, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has said that global airlines will see losses of some USD3bn this year due to increasing oil prices. The association has...

Commonwealth Bank of Australia Ltd joins Goldman Sachs in BAA bid consortium.(Brief article)
June 5, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Commonwealth Bank of Australia Ltd has joined a consortium led by Goldman Sachs. The consortium is one of the possible bidders for British airport operator BAA Plc and it...

Elephants to travel through Thai airport.(Thailand to Australia's Cocos Islands)(Brief article)
June 5, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Thailand's international airport was expected to see eight elephants pass through on their way to new homes in Australia today (5 June). According to officials from...

US legacy carriers have changed fleet strategy - claim.(Brief article)
June 5, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The operation of streamlined fleets with fewer aircraft is one of the measures adopted by the six largest airlines in the United States in an attempt to focus on profitability....

Japan Airlines to join oneworld.(Brief article)
June 5, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Japan Airlines has said that it will join the oneworld alliance in early 2007. According to The Associated Press, the airline launched talks with the alliance late in 2005...

US Airways to stop serving peanuts.(Brief article)
June 5, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD US Airways has said that the airline will no longer serve peanuts on its flights. The airline said that the decision was taken out of concern for passengers who are...

Air Madrid aircraft makes emergency landing after bomb threat.(Brief article)
June 5, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD An Airbus aircraft operated by Air Madrid made an emergency landing on 2 June due to a bomb threat. The aircraft made an emergency landing at an Azores airport on its way...

American Airlines aircraft engine catches fire during maintenance.(Brief article)
June 5, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD An American Airlines spokesman has said that the damage will be evaluated and the engine replaced on an American Airlines Boeing 767 that caught fire whilst being serviced by...

Hawaiian Airlines flight turns back after passenger assaults flight attendant.(Brief article)
June 5, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A Hawaiian Airlines aircraft returned to Honolulu on 1 June after a man on board the flight assaulted a male flight attendant. The incident occurred approximately one hour...

Iguanas become problem at Puerto Rico airport.(Brief article)
June 5, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Puerto Rico plans to remove green iguanas from the runways of its largest international airport. The reptiles have reportedly become a hazard and need to be cleared from...

Varig auction postponed.(Brief article)
June 5, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The auction of assets belonging to Brazilian airline Viacao Aerea Rio-Grandense (Varig) has been postponed by a bankruptcy court judge. The auction, which was originally...

Sabre Airline Solutions to add Gulf Air to IET hub.(Brief article)
June 5, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Gulf Air, an airline carrier in the Middle East, is to be added to the interline electronic ticketing (IET) hub of Sabre Airline Solutions, a provider of products for airlines...

Cathay Pacific to acquire Dragonair - report.(Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd.)(Brief article)
June 5, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A takeover of Dragonair is expected to be announced by Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd. According to sources familiar with the situation the deal would be worth...

Airports in Tehran closed on 4 June.(Brief article)
June 5, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The two international airports in Tehran, Imam Khomeini International and Mehrabad, were closed to all flights between 0800 and 1400 local time yesterday (4 June). ...

Airbus requests removal of Boeing lawyers.(Brief article)
June 5, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD European aircraft maker Airbus has requested the removal of competitor Boeing's lawyers from World Trade Organisation deliberations on aircraft subsidies. Airbus...

Delta plans to terminate pilots' pension plan - claim.(Delta Air Lines Inc.)(Brief article)
June 5, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Delta Air Lines Inc has said that it plans to file a request to terminate its pilots' defined benefit pension plan. According to the company's CEO Gerald Grinstein, the...

Citigroup buys BAA shares - report.(Brief article)
June 5, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Citigroup Inc was buying shares in British airports operator BAA Plc on Friday (2 June), according to traders. The bank is reportedly advising Spain's Grupo Ferrovial SA on...

Schiphol airport runway blocked by demonstrators.(Brief article)
June 5, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A runway at Amsterdam's Schiphol airport in the Netherlands was blocked for several hours on Friday (2 June) by a group of demonstrators. According to airport police the...

BAA accepts offer from Ferrovial.(Brief article)
June 6, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD British airport operator BAA Plc said in a statement this morning (6 June) that it has agreed to accept an offer from Spain's Ferrovial. BAA said that, subject to final...

Ryanair reports 12.7% improvement in net profit.(Ryanair Holdings PLC)(Brief article)
June 6, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Ryanair Holdings Plc has reported a 12.7% improvement in its full-year net profit. The company reportedly managed to achieve an increase despite having to absorb steep...

FAA to impose own contract on air traffic controllers.(Federal Aviation Administration)(Brief article)
June 6, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has said that it will impose its own contract on air traffic controllers. The FAA announced the decision on Monday...

FAA releases grant for concrete beds at Chicago's Midway airport.(Federal Aviation Administration)(Brief article)
June 6, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has released a USD15m federal grant to Chicago's Midway International Airport. The grant, released yesterday (5...

Bankruptcy judge approves fees and expenses for Delta lawyers and advisers.(Delta Air Lines Inc.)(Brief article)
June 6, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A total of USD41.4m in expenses and fees for services provided by Delta Air Lines Inc lawyers and advisers has been approved by a bankruptcy judge. The judge yesterday (5...

Judge rejects motion for independent advisor for Delta bankruptcy case.(Adlai Hardin, Delta Air Lines Inc.)(Brief article)
June 6, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A motion by the United States Trustee Program to appoint an independent financial advisor for Delta Air Lines' bankruptcy case has been denied by bankruptcy judge Adlai Hardin....

Continental expects higher load factor for second quarter.(mainline load factor to increase for Continental Airlines Inc.)(Brief article)
June 6, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Continental Airlines expects to report the operation of fuller aircraft for the second quarter of this year compared with the same period last year. The airline expects...

British Airways says World Cup may cause decrease in travel.(Brief article)
June 6, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD British Airways' passenger traffic increased as expected in May, the airline has said. British Airways reported that its passenger traffic increased by 6.9% year-on-year...

YIT Corporation subsidiary to build new passenger terminal at Vilnius International Airport.(Brief article)
June 6, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Finnish construction and services group YIT Corporation said on Tuesday (6 June) that its subsidiary AB YIT Kausta would build the new passenger terminal at Vilnius...

FAA close to completing rules on twin-engine aircraft - claim.(United States. Federal Aviation Administration)(Brief article)
June 6, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The Federal Aviation Administration is reportedly close to completing new rules that are expected to conclude that aircraft with two engines are just as safe as those with...

Galileo makes five-year agreement with Continental.(Galileo International Inc.)(Continental Airlines Inc.)(Brief article)
June 6, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Galileo International, a global distribution system (GDS) and subsidiary of Cendant Corp (NYSE: CD), has made a five-year, full content agreement with Continental Airlines. ...

AirTran launches fare sale.(AirTran Airways Inc.)(Brief article)
June 6, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings Inc (NYSE: AAI), has launched a sale for flights to all of the airline's destinations. The airline said that travellers...

United reports record load factor for May.(Brief article)
June 6, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD United Airlines (Nasdaq: UAUA) has reported its preliminary traffic results for May 2006. The airline said that it recorded its highest-ever May passenger load factor with...

Northwest executive vice president and general counsel to retire.(Barry Simon)(Northwest Airlines Corp.)(Brief article)
June 6, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Northwest Airlines (OTC: NWACQ) has said that Barry Simon, its executive vice president and general counsel, will retire on 30 June for health reasons. The airline also...

Northwest Airlines reports May passenger traffic figures.(Brief article)
June 6, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Northwest Airlines (OTC: NWACQ) has reported its May passenger traffic figures. The airline recorded a May consolidated (mainline and regional) load factor of 85.9%, 3.5...

US Airways Group reports May traffic results.
June 6, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD US Airways Group Inc (NYSE: LCC) has reported its May traffic results for 2006. The company said that for America West operated flights revenue passenger miles (RPMs) for...

Continental flight manned entirely by family members.(Continental Airlines Inc.)(Dewey Lockwood)(Brief article)
June 6, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) has said that one of its flights this week is being crewed by Captain Dewey Lockwood and four of his relatives. Continental said that the...

Midwest Airlines adds new online features to website.(Midwest Airlines Inc.)(Brief article)
June 6, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Midwest Airlines has added a new online feature to its website http://www.midwestairlines.com. The airline said that thanks to recent enhancements made to the website...