- Airline Finances Improved in Q4: IATA[Feb. 03, 2010]
Early reports from some airlines suggest that the industry's financial performance continued to improve in the fourth quarter of last year, the industry association IATA said on Feb. 3.
- SIA Restores Part of Pay Cuts[Feb. 02, 2010]
Singapore Airlines (SIA) is restoring part of the pay cuts introduced in August last year.
- SIA Flight Diverted to Batam Due to Singapore Airshow[Feb. 02, 2010]
On Feb. 2, a Singapore Airlines (SIA) flight from Hong Kong was diverted to Batam Airport, Indonesia, after a delay.
- Boeing Moves 787 Dreamliner Fatigue Test Airframe to Testing Rig[Feb. 02, 2010]
On Jan. 31, Boeing moved the 787 Dreamliner fatigue test airframe to its structural test rig. The test rig is located in the northwest corner of the Everett, Wash., site. Test set up is expected to begin immediately, with tests commencing midyear.
- U.S. FAA Proposes US$2.5 Million Fine Against American Eagle[Feb. 01, 2010]
On Feb. 1, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposed a US$2.5 million fine against American Eagle Airlines, a unit of AMR Corp, for allegedly calculating cargo weight improperly.
- Australia: Sydney Airport Shuts as Storms Batter NSW[Feb. 06, 2010]
Wild weather has wreaked havoc along the coast of Australia's New South Wales, with Sydney Airport forced to shut down at the height of the storm.
- Australia: Council Rejects Airport Hangars Plan[Feb. 05, 2010]
A proposal to build two new hangars at the Denmark Airport has been rejected by the local council.
- Argentine Airline Executives Acquitted of Plane Accident[Feb. 02, 2010]
On Feb. 2, an Argentine court acquitted those who were accused of being responsible for an air accident killing 65 people in 1999.
- Concorde Crash Trial Starts in France[Feb. 02, 2010]
The trial over the only crash involving a Concorde airliner started proceedings on Feb. 2, 10 years after the tragedy that claimed 114 lives.
- Judge Dismisses Class Action Suit Against American Airlines[Feb. 01, 2010]
A Fort Worth judge has dismissed a class action lawsuit against American Airlines that sought compensation for the Dec. 29, 2006, delays that grounded about 6,000 passengers, court documents say.