The International Air Transport Association has called on the Venezuelan government to address the problem of the $3.7 billion in airline funds the government is withholding from the airlines. The blocked money was generated from airline ticket sales in Venezuela and is being withheld in breach of international treaties. Venezuela has a complex system of…
EasyJet carried out an inspection on one of its Airbus A320s at its Luton base using a new configuration of unmanned air vehicle, ahead of a planned rollout of the capability in 12-18 months. The Remote Intelligent Survey Equipment for Radiation (Riser) quadrotor UAV – originally designed for gamma radiation inspection – and its sensors…
Federal agents searched a Frontier Airlines flight at Denver International Airport Saturday night in response to a possible security threat. Shortly before Flight 552 arrived in Denver from San Diego at 8:45 p.m., someone reported a possible security threat, Heath Montgomery, DIA spokesman, said Sunday.
Yesterday marks the 20th anniversary of the first Boeing 777’s entry into service on June 5, 1995, a historic milestone for the aviation industry. The 777 is one of the most commercially successful twin aisle airplane of all time.The program was launched in October 1990 with an order from United Airlines.
Officials at the International Air Transport Association have announced an upward revision of its 2015 industry outlook to a $29.3 billion net profit. On expected revenues of $727 billion, the industry would achieve a four per cent net profit margin. The significant strengthening from the $16.4 billion net profit in 2014 reflects the net impact…
The International Air Transport Industry has advocated for an even deeper partnership with governments based on global standards in the critical areas of safety, infrastructure, security, regulation, and environment as the organisation begins at annual general meeting in Miami. “Aviation is built on partnerships and the relationship with governments is key,” said IATA director general…
Seventeen former and serving cabin crew are planning legal action against British airlines saying they have been poisoned by contaminated cabin air. The cases are funded by the Unite union which represents 20,000 flight staff. Workers believe they have fallen sick after breathing in fumes mixed with engine oil and other toxic chemicals. The Civil…
Ivan Chu, chief executive of Cathay Pacific Airways, has been nominated by the governing board of oneworld to serve as its chairman for the year ahead. He succeeds Willie Walsh, chief executive of IAG, the parent of oneworld members British Airways and Iberia. As oneworld governing board chairman, Ivan Chu will act as “first among…
Former supermodel Kate Moss has been escorted from an easyJet flight arriving at Luton Airport after reportedly becoming disruptive. Flight EZY2232, from Bodrum in southern Turkey, landed on Sunday afternoon.
The International Air Transport Association has announced that US secretary of transportation Anthony Foxx will deliver a keynote address at the 71st IATA Annual General Meeting today. Up to 1,000 delegates are expected to attend the global event hosted in Miami by American Airlines, FedEx, UPS and Airlines for America. “Miami will be the capital…
Flybe aircraft was forced to turn back to Southampton after a bee became stuck in one of the instruments. Flight BE384 from Southampton to Dublin had faced two hour delay after journey was abandoned just after take off on Saturday. Passenger Noel Rooney described the appearance of the insect on one of the aptly-named firm’s…
