- Plane-Spotting 101: A Beginner's Guide to Commercial Jets[Mar. 02, 2016]
- London City Airport Sale Could Push Leading Carriers to Leave[Feb. 27, 2016]
London City Airport's sale to a Canadian-led group of investors at a steep premium received a cool reception from both its biggest user and the top UK airline, which said they won't accept the higher fees that might be imposed to justify the price.
- Canada Should Allow Increased Airline Foreign Ownership - Study[Feb. 25, 2016]
Ottawa should raise current foreign-ownership limits on airlines to boost competition and encourage new entrants into the market, a study for the Canadian government recommended on Thursday.
- American Helicopter Market: Increasing Focus on Flexible MRO Solutions[Feb. 24, 2016]
Year 2015 was without a doubt a roller coaster ride for the rotorcraft industry. Despite the added turbulence, though, the demand in the market remained steady. According to Honeywell, up to 5,250 new machines are forecasted to hit the market in the upcoming 4 years. The majority (53%) of these helicopters will supplement the Western Hemisphere, where the increasing number of aircraft is putting immense pressure on MROs.
- Why Do Boeing Planes Start and End with the Number 7?[Feb. 19, 2016]
There's the classic 747, the smaller 737 and more recently, the fancy 787 Dreamliner. And don't forget the 757, 767 and 777.
- Airlines Make 25% of Revenues from Fees: How Smart Flyers Avoid Them[Feb. 18, 2016]
U.S. airlines now get one-fourth of their revenue from sources other than fares -- mostly fees -- and one of the biggest is a charge of up to US$200 to change or cancel a ticket.
- Airshow - Japan, Brazil Battle for Jet Buyers in "Amazing" Asian Market[Feb. 17, 2016]
Mitsubishi Aircraft Corp. and Embraer SA are battling for customers in Asia as the Japanese maker aims to break into a market expected to account for a quarter of global regional jet demand over the next two decades.
- The Airline Fee You May Have Never Heard Of[Feb. 14, 2016]
Not long ago I got a question from a fellow who was pretty upset about an unexpected fee. He asked, "When the hell did airlines start charging for seats?"
- Shrinking Airline Seats Are Target of Bill in Congress[Feb. 08, 2016]
Shrinking legroom on flights and narrower airline seats have prompted complaints by squeezed travelers all over. But what can be done about it, besides paying for an upgrade?
- Hope for Zero Flight Diversion in Fog Brightens[Feb. 07, 2016]
The Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) and India Meteorological Department (IMD) officials have expressed confidence that it might soon be possible to ensure "zero flight diversions" during extreme fog events.