- EC Air Ban Won't Affect Siem Reap Airways[Nov. 18, 2008]
Siem Reap Airways has responded to an European Commission (EC) ban on its planes flying to European countries by saying the order did not apply to its aircraft, national media reported on Nov. 18.
- More Cancellations as Air France Pilots' Strike Continues[Nov. 16, 2008]
Air France passengers faced cancellations and delays for a third day on Nov. 16 after French pilots voted to press on with a strike that has severely hit the national carrier.
- United Airlines Flight Saves Fuel Using Green Technology[Nov. 15, 2008]
United Airlines Flight 870 flew from Sydney to San Francisco on Nov. 14, saving 1,664 gallons of fuel and 32,656 pounds of carbon emissions by using new technologies and more accommodating air traffic control procedures.
- JAL Plane Stranded on Narita Runway[Nov. 16, 2008]
On Nov. 16, a Japan Airlines passenger plane became stuck on the runway shortly after landing at Narita airport from Kuala Lumpur in early morning, airport officials said.
- Probe Focuses on Computer Glitch for Qantas Jet Plunge[Nov. 14, 2008]
Australian aviation officials said on Nov. 14 a computer glitch made a Qantas jet dive in mid-air and they were investigating if it was due to a military transmitter or passengers' electronic devices.
- Boeing and SPEEA Reach Tentative Agreement on New Contracts[Nov. 14, 2008]
On Nov. 14, Boeing and the Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace (SPEEA) IFPTE Local 2001 reached tentative agreement on new four-year contracts covering 21,000 engineers and technical workers.
- Australia: Perth Airport Moves to End Parking Shortage[Nov. 14, 2008]
Perth Airport is hoping to put an end to its parking woes with the opening of two modern long-term parking stations that allow passengers to check-in, buy snacks and monitor flight schedules while they wait for a shuttle bus.
- Nashville International Airport Reopens Revamped Runway[Nov. 13, 2008]
The eastern-most runway at Nashville International Airport has been re-opened for operations on Nov. 13.
- Ryanair Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Rome[Nov. 10, 2008]
A Ryanair flight made an emergency landing at Rome's Ciampino airport on Nov. 10, airport officials said.
- Air New Zealand to Test Biofuel on Flight[Nov. 12, 2008]
Air New Zealand will test what it claims is the world's first second generation biofuel-powered commercial flight on Dec. 3.