Airline Industry Information articles from March 2004

Airline Industry Information archives from March 2004

New carrier EUjet to launch operations at Kent airport.
March 1, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Kent International Airport, located south of London, UK, is to become the new UK hub for new Irish airline EUjet. The new airline - which is a collaborative venture with...

FlyMe to start flights between Helsinki and Stockholm - report.
March 1, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Swedish low-cost airline FlyMe, owned by the Swedish investment company Array AB, will reportedly start flights between Helsinki, Finland and Stockholm, Sweden. The...

US to place inspectors at foreign airports to screen passengers.
March 1, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The US Homeland Security Department is reportedly planning to place US inspectors at foreign airports to screen passengers. The new initiative - which is currently being...

Flights grounded in Maui after man drives vehicle into airport.
March 1, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Flights were grounded for hours at Maui's main airport yesterday (29 February) after a man drove a sport utility vehicle into the airport, and then set the vehicle on fire. ...

Continental Airlines ordered to pay USD250,000 to former employee for racial slurs.
March 1, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A former Continental Airlines employee has been awarded USD250,000 after allegedly being harassed on the job because of his Middle Eastern origin. The 48-year-old was...

Man charged with carrying sparklers onto a flight is acquitted.
March 1, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A 33-year-old man charged with carrying an incendiary device aboard an aircraft has been acquitted by a federal jury. The man - a Saudi biomedical engineer - was arrested...

Air France flight attendant strike causes minor cancellations and delays.
March 1, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Minor cancellations and delays occurred at Paris' two airports on Saturday (28 February) due to a strike by Air France flight attendants. Flight attendants launched the...

Pakistani authorities increase security at airports.
March 1, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Pakistani authorities have reportedly stepped up security at airports across the country. Authorities increased security at airports to the highest level on Saturday (28...

Canadian judge refuses to lift ban on publishing name of Air India bombing trial witness.
March 1, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A Canadian judge has refused to lift a ban on publishing the name of a New York-area man expected to testify in the Air India bomb trial. The court rejected arguments by...

Delta Air Lines and Avianca announce codeshare agreement.
March 1, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Delta Air Lines and Avianca have revealed that customers from the two airlines will be able to take advantage of new frequent flyer benefits through a codeshare agreement. ...

SAS considers splitting company.
March 1, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS) is reportedly considering splitting the company into four separate firms. The airline for Sweden, Denmark and Norway is expected to be...

Continental Airlines increases domestic ticket prices.
March 1, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Continental Airlines has increased its domestic ticket prices, due to "persistently high" fuel prices. The Houston-based airline has reportedly raised fares by USD5 on...

Five employees arrested at Milan airport for baggage theft.
March 1, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Five employees at Milan's Malpensa airport were arrested on Friday (27 February) in a crackdown on baggage theft. Italian police conducted more than 100 searches on Friday,...

Delta Air Lines SkyMiles Credit Card now features SkyMiles account number.
March 1, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The Delta Air Lines SkyMiles Credit Card from American Express now includes the customer's SkyMiles account number. The credit cards now have the SkyMiles account number...

INDUSTRY BRIEFS.
March 1, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Delta Air Lines has reportedly made a USD321m contribution to the Delta Retirement Plan. The contribution, combined with smaller contributions made earlier this year, brings...

Reporter boards easyJet flight from Swiss airport with knives.
March 1, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A Geneva airport spokesperson has revealed that Swiss airport security officials made a mistake when they failed to spot a knife taken onto an aircraft by a British journalist....

PIA flight aborts due to engine problem.
March 2, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight aborted takeoff yesterday (1 March) after experiencing engine trouble. The Airbus A310 aircraft was on the runway at Jiddah...

Tiger Airways accused of stealing another company's name.
March 2, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Singapore's new no-frills carrier, Tiger Airways, has reportedly been accused of stealing another company's name. Lawyers working for the company - which is a joint venture...

American Airlines forms settlement with US government on discrimination complaints.
March 2, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD American Airlines has formed a settlement with the US government over complaints that the carrier discriminated against passengers. A government investigation concluded...

FBI informant claims Air India suspect told him about explosives before the bombing.
March 2, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD An FBI informant has told a Canadian court that Ajaib Singh Bagri claimed to have explosives nearly a year before the Air India bombing in 1985. The man, whose name is...

American Airlines to resume Haiti service.
March 2, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD American Airlines is reportedly planning to resume its flights to Haiti this week. The airline suspended the service last week due to the situation in the Caribbean...

Verizon Wireless forms agreement with Verzon Airfone to offer discounted in-flight calls.
March 2, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Wireless service provider Verizon Wireless has formed an agreement with Verizon Airfone to offer discounted in-flight calls to Verizon Wireless customers. Verizon Wireless...

Austrian Airlines purchases former American Airlines aircraft.
March 2, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Austrian Airlines has purchased nine Fokker 100 aircraft, which were previously part of American Airlines' fleet. The airline - which is planning to purchase an additional...

Indian government considers extra Pakistan flights for cricket season.
March 2, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The Indian government is said to be considering various options to accommodate the rush of Indian cricket fans wanting to travel to Pakistan for the upcoming cricket series....

Delta Air Lines to recall flight attendants.
March 2, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Delta Air Lines is planning to recall about 210 flight attendants over the next few months. The airline has laid off 2,300 flight attendants since the 11 September 2001...

Southwest Airlines flight attendant suspended for wearing union pin during rally.
March 2, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A Southwest Airlines flight attendant has reportedly been suspended for wearing a union button while in his company uniform during a rally last month. The Transport...

INDUSTRY BRIEFS.
March 2, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD American Airlines has become the official airline of the 35th NAACP Image Awards. The televised awards celebrate outstanding achievement and performances of entertainers,...

NEW SERVICES.
March 2, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD American Eagle has today (2 March) resumed its service between Chicago O'Hare International Airport and Duluth International Airport. The airline will serve the route will...

Los Angeles International Airport enhances Internet flight-tracking system.
March 2, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Los Angeles International Airport has announced enhancements to its Internet flight-tracking system. The AirportMonitor program - available on the airport's web site,...

Southwest Airlines flight makes diversion following threat.
March 2, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A Southwest Airlines aircraft was diverted to Austin, Texas on 29 February following a threat made against the flight. The flight was carrying 109 passengers to San Diego...

Nottingham East Midlands Airport fails to consult plans for new flight path - claim.
March 2, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Nottingham East Midlands Airport has reportedly been criticised for failing to adequately consult its proposals to introduce a new flight path. Leicestershire County...

Kish Air aircraft went into reverse before crash.
March 2, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The propellers of a Kish Air aircraft that crashed on 10 February 2004 are said to have gone into reverse shortly before the crash. Civil aviation authorities in the United...

Chinese Airport Authority may take over Zhuhai airport.
March 3, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The Chinese Airport Authority is reportedly holding talks with Zhuhai airport to take over the management and operation of the facility. It has been reported that the...

EgyptAir aircraft catches fire after flight.
March 3, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD An EgyptAir aircraft is said to have caught fire shortly after landing at an airport in Luxor, Egypt. The Airbus A600 aircraft had arrived at the airport on a flight from...

Russian man accused of killing air traffic controller moved to psychiatric clinic.
March 3, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A Russian man suspected of killing an air traffic controller blamed for a mid-air collision over Germany on 1 July 2002 has been placed in a psychiatric clinic. The...

Air New Zealand cuts fares to Pacific islands.
March 3, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Air New Zealand has reportedly announced plans to cut its air fares to Pacific islands in May 2004. The airline will reduce the fares by an average of 50% in May, as part...

Appeal court rejects lawsuit filed against airlines by Tall Club of Silicon Valley.
March 3, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A lawsuit filed by the Tall Club of Silicon Valley against several airlines has been rejected by a California Court of Appeals panel. The club had sought preferential...

United Airlines must secure USD1.6bn federal loan guarantee.
March 3, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The chief financial officer at United Airlines has told analysts that securing a USD1.6bn federal loan guarantee remains the carrier's largest obstacle. United Airlines is...

Delta Connection to purchase 32 aircraft from Bombardier Aerospace.
March 3, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Delta Connection has announced the acquisition of a number of CRJ200 aircraft from Bombardier Aerospace. The carrier has placed an order for 32 CRJ200 aircraft with the...

Canada issues patent for commercial aircraft which can safely break apart.
March 3, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Canada has reportedly issued a patent for a commercial jet design that would break apart in an emergency and let the sections descend to the ground via parachute. The...

Air India witness denies money is motivation for testimony.
March 3, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD An FBI informant giving evidence in the Air India bombing trial has denied that money was the motivation for his testimony. The informant, whose name is guarded by court...

US airlines' on-time performance continues to decline.
March 3, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Industry and government figures show that on-time performance by major US airlines continues to decline. The number of airline passengers still remains far below the record...

Alitalia unions consider cancelling strike action.
March 3, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Unions representing staff at Italian carrier Alitalia are reportedly considering calling off strike action scheduled for Friday (5 March). A 24-hour strike has been called...

JetBlue Airways plans to expand fleet.
March 3, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Low-cost carrier JetBlue Airways is reportedly planning to expand its fleet by more than five times its current size over the next few years. The New York-based airline...

British researchers investigate using microwaves to detect conceal weapons.
March 3, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD British researchers are investigating ways that microwaves could be used in security operations to image concealed weapons. Scientists at Northumbria University, UK, are...

Customs officers in Indonesia prevent live turtles from being smuggled.
March 3, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD An attempt to smuggle pig-nosed turtles through Indonesia's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport on Sunday (29 February) was foiled by customs and excise officers. The...

US Airways joins Points Exchange.
March 3, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD US Airways has joined Points International Ltd's Points Exchange programme. US Airways Dividend Miles members can now visit http://www.points.com to register for free...

NEW SERVICES.
March 3, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Continental Airlines is expanding its service to Mexico City with the introduction of two new routes. From 2 May 2004 the airline's regional carrier Continental Express will...

Four bombs found during construction work at Bangladesh airport.
March 3, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Construction workers found four unexploded bombs at Bangladesh's Dhaka international airport yesterday (2 March). The workers found the bombs whilst digging near a runway...

Alitalia unions postpone strike action.
March 4, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A proposed strike by unions at Italian carrier Alitalia has reportedly been postponed for a month. A 24-hour strike had been called for Friday (5 March), however the...

Sao Paulo defender detained at Sao Paulo airport.
March 4, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Sao Paulo defender Diego Lugano was detained in Brazil yesterday (3 March) for allegedly showing contempt for authorities. Lugano, who is Uruguyan, was detained while...

Mexicana Airlines forms alliance with Hotels.com.
March 4, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Mexicana Airlines has formed a new alliance with Hotels.com, a provider of discount lodging worldwide. Under the alliance, the airline's customers will have access to...

Lawmakers want Chinese government to retrieve undeveloped land from Hong Kong airport.
March 4, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Lawmakers have reportedly asked the Chinese government to retrieve about 120 hectares of undeveloped land at Hong Kong International Airport. The lawmakers are seeking the...

Fly Me raises SEK17m from new investors.
March 4, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Swedish low-cost airline Fly Me International AB (formerly Array AB) said on Thursday (4 March) that it had strengthened its financial position through a private placement of...

Russia opposed to placing armed guards on flights.
March 4, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Russia is said to be opposed to placing armed guards on passenger flights after encountering disastrous results during previous attempts. The US government has ordered...

Ukraine cargo aircraft crashes in Azerbaijan, killing three.
March 4, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A Ukrainian cargo aircraft crashed near the airport in Baku, Azerbaijan this morning (4 March). The Ilyushin Il-76 aircraft crashed shortly after taking off from the...

Airport screeners receive injures from lifting baggage.
March 4, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A recently released federal report has revealed that lifting and searching bags is resulting in injury and illness among airport screeners in the US. The report identified...

American Airlines and Airbus blame 2001 crash on each other.
March 4, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD American Airlines and aircraft manufacturer Airbus have reportedly blamed each other for a 2001 crash that killed 265 people in New York. American Airlines flight 587...

Wage negotiations between SAS and workers fail - report.
March 4, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Negotiations between the Scandinavian airline SAS and its cabin workers and airline pilots reportedly failed to produce agreements by the 2 March 2004 deadline, as SAS was...

Hong Kong airport customs find 307 live tortoises.
March 4, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Customs officials at Hong Kong International Airport reportedly seized 307 live tortoises on 1 March 2004. The 307 tortoises - which have a market value of HKD307,000 -...

Three people detained for drug smuggling at Jamaican airport.
March 4, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A 23-year-old woman from Birmingham, UK, was detained at Sangster International Airport, Montego Bay, Jamaica, on Tuesday (2 March) for attempting to smuggle marijuana. ...

Flight engineer files lawsuit against ATA for discrimination.
March 4, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A flight engineer has filed a federal lawsuit against ATA Airlines claiming that the airline denied him a promotion to co-pilot as he is a Muslim. The 50-year-old - who...

Runway closed at Coventry Airport to remove illegal turning circle.
March 4, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The runway at Coventry Airport, UK was closed today (4 March) to allow heavy machinery to tear up an illegally built turning circle. The airport's new owner, travel firm...

UPDATE: Wage negotiations between SAS and workers fail - report.
March 4, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD (Adds paragraph four.) Negotiations between the Scandinavian airline SAS and its cabin workers and airline pilots reportedly failed to produce agreements by the 2 March...

America West offers four 'Route to Recovery' grants.
March 4, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD America West Airlines has announced that four hospitals in the airline's hub markets of Phoenix and Las Vegas will receive grants under the Route to Recovery programme. ...

NEW SERVICES.
March 4, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD United Airlines' new low-fare service, Ted, has expanded its Florida service with flights between Tampa International Airport and Denver. The carrier is offering three daily...

Northwest Airlines sees no need for redesign of Salt Lake City airspace.
March 4, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Northwest Airlines reportedly sees no need for a proposed redesign of airspace over Salt Lake City International Airport. In a letter to the Federal Aviation...

ZIP flight delayed due to security breach.
March 4, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A flight operated by Canadian low-fare airline ZIP was delayed at Vancouver airport for about five hours last night (3 March) due to an unidentified security breach. ...

Delta Air Lines to raise some fares to cover PFCs.
March 5, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Delta Air Lines will reportedly raise some fares to cover the cost of government-imposed passenger facility charges (PFCs). The increase may result in a price difference of...

American Airlines installs check-in machine at Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport Hotel.
March 5, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD American Airlines has reportedly installed a Self-Service Check-In machine in the lobby at the Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport Hotel. The new machine is the first...

Investigator have still not determined cause of Flash Airlines crash.
March 5, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Investigators examining the January 2004 crash of a Flash Airlines aircraft have still not determined the cause of the crash. The Boeing 737 aircraft crashed on 3 January...

CanJet Airlines to offer fares through Worldspan.
March 5, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Canadian low-fare airline CanJet Airlines is offering its inventory and fares for live booking through the Worldspan global travel reservations system. Under the agreement...

Dallas/Fort Worth Airport releases book.
March 5, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Dallas/Fort Worth Airport has released a book titled 'DFW: A Balance of Nature and Global Technology'. The book celebrates the 30th anniversary of the airport and a...

Self Defenses develops MailBack service for airport passengers.
March 5, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Self Defenses has developed and produced a service which allows airport passengers to post prohibited items to themselves rather than have the item confiscated. The...

American Airlines delays resumption of Haiti service.
March 5, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD American Airlines has delayed the resumption of its service to Haiti due to the situation in the Caribbean country. The airline suspended the service on 26 February 2004...

Northwest Airlines matches ATA fare increase.
March 5, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Northwest Airlines has reportedly matched a price increase previously imposed by American Trans Air (ATA). The increase raises domestic fares by USD5 one-way and USD10 on...

Lawmakers hold protest during inauguration of new airport in Taiwan.
March 5, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Opposition lawmakers held a protest today (5 March) as Taiwan's president Chen Shui-bian inaugurated the new airport in Taichung. Chen promised to construct the new...

Two aircraft come close to collision at Manchester airport.
March 5, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A MyTravel aircraft and a Ryanair aircraft reportedly came close to colliding at Manchester Airport, UK on Sunday (29 February). The MyTravel pilot was forced to abort...

Introduction of new security rules for cargo shippers delayed.
March 5, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD New security rules for cargo shippers in the US are reportedly being delayed as the government must adapt its computer software. The new cargo rules require electronic...

INDUSTRY BRIEFS.
March 5, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD American Airlines is expected to increase its services at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport as it takes over gates at a new terminal. The airline will reportedly lease 19...

US Airways mechanics hold picketing.
March 5, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD US Airways mechanics held picketing in four East Coast cities today (5 March) to protest against company plans to outsource some aircraft maintenance. The International...

Two Britons charged with drug smuggling in St. Lucia.
March 5, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Two British men have each been sentenced to three years' imprisonment after pleading guilty to drug smuggling. The 56-year-old and 61-year-old were arrested at Hewanorra...

Bids invited for new passenger terminal at Detroit Metropolitan airport.
March 8, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The Wayne County Airport Authority has solicited architectural/engineering firms to submit credentials to design a new passenger terminal at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County...

Air Canada forms tentative agreement with key pilot groups.
March 8, 2004... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Air Canada has formed a tentative agreement with its key pilot groups on the allocation of aircraft between its mainline and regional operations. The agreement has been...