Multiple-Year Contract Puts Program On Autopilot Congressional approval of a multi-year contract with Lockheed to purchase F-22 Raptor fighters means the Air Force can now look to other priorities.
Virgin Gives One-Week Ultimatum Virgin Atlantic, one of Airbus's more vocally dissatisfied A380 customers, has presented the manufacturer with "new proposals" -- and given a week for a response.
A German Entrepreneur Has Plan For 'New' Idea How would like to enjoy a nice fat Cuban cigar with your caviar the next time you fly commercial? Sound like a joke? Well, if German businessman Alexander Schoppmann has his way, the next time you fly from Dusseldorf to Tokyo, that's just what you'll get... seriously.
Aero-Tips! We've been reviewing the FAA's list of the Top 10 causes of pilot-error accidents. Second on their list is failure to attain or maintain flying speed, and yesterday we concentrated on speeds for takeoff and initial climb. Today we'll look at another component of airspeed control: landing speed.
Aero-News: Quote of the Day "We have invested a lot in ground facilities, so we have to stick with the order for now." Source: Emirates president Tim Clark in reference to the carrier's $13 billion order from Airbus. Emirates, with 45 jets on order, is by far the largest customer for Airbus' A380 superjumbo. Recent announced delays with the program confirm deliveries will now be two years behind
Aero-Terms! Transport Canada Civil Aviation develops and administers policies, regulations and services for the best transportation system for Canada and Canadians.
Travelers logged more air miles last month than during September a year ago despite tighter carry-on luggage rules that created long lines at U.S. airports, the industry said.
Alaska Airlines said last week that it will eliminate complimentary meals on nearly all coach … flights later this month, the Seattle Post-Intelligencer writes. Instead, the carrier plans to sell $5 meals in the main cabin on the affected flights....
