- easyJet: Time to Ban 700 Aircraft "Too Dirty to Fly"[Apr. 26, 2007]
On the day that easyJet collects its 100th Airbus 319 in Hamburg, the airline is calling on European governments to remove almost 700 of the oldest, dirtiest aircraft from Europe's skies by banning any aircraft built before 1990 from operating within the European Union after January 1, 2012.
- ELFAA Welcomes European Commission's Decision to Limit PSO Abuse in Italy[Apr. 24, 2007]
On April 24, the European Low Fares Airline Association (ELFAA) welcomed the European Commission's decision to limit the abuse of public service obligation (PSO) rules on routes between Sardinia and mainland Italy. Although the decision should have been more ambitious, in that it should have expressly disallowed PSOs on routes where there is sufficient competition, it is an important precedent in the fight against widespread abuse of PSOs throughout Europe.
- IATA: Making A Safe Industry Even Safer[Apr. 16, 2007]
On April 16, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its annual Safety Report, showing that 2006 was the safest year on record.
- Aboard The A380[Apr. 16, 2007]
Before my first flight on the world's largest passenger aircraft, the Airbus A380, I thought a racing heart might not be a problem.
- Global Airline Business Likely to Climb into Black[Apr. 05, 2007]
After six years of losing money, the global airline business is expected to be profitable in 2007, a top aviation official said on April 4, and Asia will spearhead the industry's future growth.
- IATA: Leadership Challenges for Asian Aviation[Apr. 04, 2007]
On April 4, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged Asia to take a greater leadership role in shaping the global aviation industry.
- Air One Has Continental Ambitions[Apr. 03, 2007]
Already a significant presence in Italy, Air One is committed to enhancing its international profile and expanding its European network.
- easyJet Response to BAA Competition Commission Referrals[Mar. 30, 2007]
"A bad deal for air travellers, but great for BAA's new owners". That's easyJet's assessment of the UK Civil Aviation Authority's (CAA) pricing proposals for Gatwick and Heathrow.
- Tiger Airways Needs More Narrow-body Aircraft to Expand in Australia[Mar. 31, 2007]
Singapore Airlines (SIA) says its budget subsidiary, Tiger Airways, will need more narrow-body aircraft to expand in Australia, where it wants to compete with Qantas and Virgin Blue.
- Why Airlines Fall Short on Safety in Indonesia[Mar. 30, 2007]
Navigating a country of 17,500 islands scattered across three time zones has never been easy. Now it is downright scary for many air travelers.