- BA in Talks with Japan Airlines to Stay in oneworld[Sep. 18, 2009]
British Airways (BA) is attempting to persuade cash-strapped Japan Airlines (JAL) to remain part of the oneworld alliance rather than team up with U.S. rival Delta Air Lines, a BA spokeswoman said.
- No Word Yet on Kokoda Air Crash Cause[Sep. 18, 2009]
Authorities in Papua New Guinea say the pilot of a doomed Airlines PNG flight reported no problems as she came in to land near Kokoda.
- DOT: U.S. Airlines Report Fewer Problems, Complaints[Sep. 08, 2009]
The nation's largest airlines were on-time more often in July than during the same time last year, according to a report released by the U.S. Department of Transportation on Sep. 8.
- Australia: Local Firm Wins Bundaberg Airport Terminal Contract[Sep. 14, 2009]
A local company has been awarded a multi-million dollar contract to build the Bundaberg Airport Terminal.
- Australia: Brisbane Airport Gets Green Light for Expansion[Sep. 17, 2009]
The Federal Government has approved Brisbane Airport's 2009 Master Plan.
- Boeing 787 to Fly by Year's End[Aug. 27, 2009]
The first flight of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner will take place by the end of 2009, the company has announced.
- Airline Workers May Spread H1N1, Expert Says[Sep. 17, 2009]
Airline employees who report to work ill are more likely than sick passengers to spread infections such as the H1N1 swine flu virus aboard airplanes, with low-paid workers posing the greatest danger, a U.S. government expert said on Sep. 17.
- Japan's New Transport Minister to Review JAL Rescue[Sep. 16, 2009]
Japan's new transport minister, Seiji Maehara, said he would review turnaround plans for Japan Airlines Corp (JAL) as bidders circle the loss-making carrier.
- New Zealand: Jet Makes Emergency Landing[Sep. 02, 2009]
A passenger jet has made an emergency landing at Wellington airport in New Zealand.
- Virgin Blue Amends Disabled Passenger Rule[Sep. 11, 2009]
Virgin Blue has announced major changes to its rules affecting the elderly and people travelling with disabilities.