- Airline: Plane Diverted After 4 Passengers Faint[Apr. 02, 2011]
Two flight attendants reported dizziness and four passengers fainted aboard an American Airlines flight Friday, forcing the pilot to drop the jet's oxygen masks and land in Ohio, an airline spokesman said.
- Qantas Checks Engine Defects[Feb. 19, 2011]
Australian major airline Qantas said on Feb. 19 that it was checking with Rolls-Royce after an oil problem with an A380 superjumbo's engine.
- ST Aerospace Responds to FAA's Allegations[Jan. 21, 2011]
Integrated service provider ST Aerospace said it is disappointed with a press release from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) relating to a proposal to fine the firm US$1.025 million.
- ST Aerospace Seals Deals Worth S$320 Million[Jan. 20, 2011]
ST Engineering said its aerospace arm has clinched about S$320 million worth of new maintenance contracts in the fourth quarter of 2010.
- FAA Proposes US$359,000 Fine Against SkyWest in U.S.[Jan. 18, 2011]
On Jan. 18, U.S. aviation regulators proposed a US$359,000 fine against SkyWest Airlines Inc for alleged cargo and maintenance-related violations.
- Virgin Blue Failed to Notice Cracks in Plane Wheel[Jan. 20, 2011]
Australia's transport safety watchdog has found Virgin Blue maintenance staff failed to notice cracks appearing around the wheel of one of its planes.
- SIA Engineering Signs S$300 Million Services Agreement with SilkAir[Dec. 09, 2010]
SIA Engineering (SIAEC), a unit of Singapore Airlines, said it has signed a five-year services agreement with SilkAir worth S$300 million, renewing an existing pact that will end this year.
- Air France-KLM to Buy Stake in Indian Aircraft Repair Firm[Nov. 17, 2010]
European aviation firm Air France-KLM has agreed to pick up a 26 percent stake in privately-held Indian firm Max Aerospace and Aviation Ltd and will set up an aircraft component repair facility in India, the French firm said in a statement on Nov. 17.
- Boeing Airplane Health Management Activated on Air China 737 Fleet[Nov. 17, 2010]
On Nov. 17, Boeing and Air China said that the initial release of Boeing's Airplane Health Management (AHM) system is now active on 40 airplanes in the airline's Next-Generation 737 fleet, providing information on the condition of airplanes during flight operations.
- QantasLink Dismisses Calls to Ground Fleet[Oct. 27, 2010]
QantasLink, Australia's largest regional airline, has dismissed calls for its entire fleet to be grounded over security and safety concerns.