- U.S. Warns Against Having Same Airport Security Systems[Jan. 22, 2010]
The United States does not want countries to use identical airport security systems which could make it easier for potential attackers to elude them, U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said on Jan. 22.
- Canada, U.S. Bolster Cooperation on Aviation Security[Jan. 29, 2010]
On Jan. 29, Canadian Minister of Public Safety Vic Toews and Transport Minister John Baird met with Jane Holl Lute, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security, to promote the cooperation and coordination between the two neighboring countries on aviation security measures and standards.
- Boeing Issues Statement on Ethiopian Airlines Accident in Lebanon[Jan. 25, 2010]
Boeing extends its deep condolences to the families and friends of those lost in the crash of Ethiopian Airlines Flight 409 in Lebanon.
- Boeing Provides First Look at 787 Stall Tests[Jan. 29, 2010]
Boeing 787 Dreamliner pilots conducted the program's first stall tests - in which pilots intentionally reduce power to both engines and then recover normal flight speeds - as part of the initial airworthiness program for the airplane. Additional stall tests will take place throughout the flight test period.
- Airbus Raises Prices as Weak Dollar Weighs[Jan. 29, 2010]
European planemaker Airbus has raised the prices for its aircraft by 5.8 percent on average as it struggles with a weak dollar and rising material and commodity prices, it said on Jan. 29.
- Unusual Item Forces Evacuation of Southwest Airlines Plane[Jan. 25, 2010]
Passengers were removed from a Southwest Airlines flight at Midway Airport in Chicago on the afternoon of Jan. 25 after an "unusual item" was found on board, airport officials said.
- Jetstar Pacific Executives Questioned in Vietnam[Jan. 08, 2010]
Jetstar Australia has confirmed that two senior executives from its Vietnamese franchise, Jetstar Pacific, are being questioned by authorities and are not allowed to leave Vietnam.
- Australia: Airline to Try Discount Fare Scheme[Jan. 27, 2010]
Skywest is to trial a discount fare system on its Perth to Albany route.
- Australian Trade Minister Slams UK Air Passenger Tax[Jan. 26, 2010]
Australian Trade Minister Simon Crean has slammed new British government duties on air passengers which he says will increase airport taxes by 55 per cent for people flying between the UK and Australia.
- ILFC to Waive Rents on Haiti Relief Flights[Jan. 27, 2010]
American International Group's aircraft lessor, International Lease Finance Corp (ILFC), plans to suspend lease rental charges for aircraft used in flights for Haiti earthquake disaster relief, a spokesman said on Jan. 27.