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Boeing Facing Triple Threat 13 October, 2008: In the face of a Machinists strike, the global economic crisis and tightening credit markets, Wall Street analysts are sounding the alarm about Boeing.. AP Says Airlines Could Save $10 Billion a Year With GPS 10 October, 2008: U.S. airlines could save $10 billion a year in fuel costs by 2025 if the FAA upgrades to a satellite-based air-traffic control system, The Associated Press reports.. New O'Hare Tower to Take Flight Next Month 8 October, 2008: Ever want a job with spectacular views for miles and miles around, plus a light enough workload to fully enjoy the scenery?.. Now That Oil Prices Are Down, Why Aren't Airfares? 7 October, 2008: Since oil prices have fallen off recently, why haven't airfares fallen too?.. Report Faults FAA Over Maintenance Outsourcing 6 October, 2008: Nine major U.S. airlines are farming out aircraft maintenance at twice the rate of four years ago and now hire outside contractors for more than 70% of major work, the government says.. The World's Scariest Runways 3 October, 2008: It's 10:45 a.m. on a cloudy day, and the crew of Druk Air flight KB205 is preparing to land at their home airport of Paro, Bhutan. Suddenly, ominous warnings start blaring, alerting them that their flight angle is all wrong and their rate of descent is far too fast. They fly a series of unconventional right-and-left banks through a narrow channel of hillsides before centering the swaying jet and putting it on the tarmac.. Remains Found in Fossett Plane Wreckage 2 October, 2008: A small amount of human remains has been found in the wreckage of the plane that adventurer Steve Fossett was flying when he disappeared last year, a National Transportation Safety Board official said Thursday.. Pilot's License Found in California May be Fossett's 1 October, 2008: A hiker in a rugged part of eastern California found a pilot's license and other items possibly belonging to Steve Fossett, the adventurer who vanished on a solo flight in a borrowed plane more than a year ago, authorities said Wednesday.. Hubble Glitch Will Delay Repair Mission Until 2009 30 September, 2008: NASA said Monday it is delaying its shuttle mission to the Hubble Space Telescope until next year because of an unexpected breakdown of the telescope.. Airfares Aren't Taking Off Everywhere 29 September 2008: Air fares are up, right? The short answer is yes 22 fare increases this year. But fares in some cities are flat or even down, as fierce competition keeps airlines from charging as much as they would like.. Seattle's New Runway Tested 26 September, 2008: The first commercial-type aircraft tested Seattle-Tacoma International's third runway last week. An Alaska Airlines 737 performed several touch-and-go landings as part of the certification process for the new runway, which is scheduled to open Nov. 20.. FAA: Progress Being Made On Runway Safety 25 September, 2008: Under pressure to reduce close calls on airport runways, federal aviation officials say they are making progress.. NASA Pushes Hubble Repair Launch Back to Oct. 14 24 Spetember, 2008: NASA is delaying next month's shuttle launch to the Hubble Space Telescope because of problems stemming from Hurricane Ike and replacement parts for the observatory.. Plane Crashes After Takeoff From Atlanta's Peachtree Dekalb Airport 23 September, 2008: DeKalb County fire and rescue crews are on the scene of a plane crash into a yard in the northern part of the county this afternoon. Details were unavailable, but officials confirmed a plane went down in a front yard at about 2 p.m. today.. SC Jet Crash Cockpit Recorder Sounds Consistent With Tire Blow Out 22 September, 2008: Federal investigators have been able to listen to both the cockpit voice recorder and air traffic control's tape from Friday night's plane crash.. S.C. Learjet Plane Crash Kills 4 20 September, 2008: Officials say a Learjet has crashed while departing from a Columbia, S.C., airport, killing four people on board and injuring two others.. Credit Crunch Does in DayJet, Ceases Operations 19 September, 2008: DayJet, which flew 28 Eclipse 500 very-light jet aircraft for on-demand passenger service, said Friday it ceased operations and eliminated most jobs.. FAA Head Says Chicago Could Need New Airport 18 September, 2008: A new Chicago airport or a vast expansion of one of the city's existing airports will be necessary to keep pace with booming demand for air travel in the coming decades, the head of the Federal Aviation Administration said today.. FAA Rushed Approval of Eclipse Jet , Officials Say 17 September, 2008: Government regulators rushed to approve the design of a new small jet in 2006 despite widespread concerns about technology problems and compromised safety, according to testimony that was to be delivered before Congress on Wednesday.. Spain Crash Probe Says Wing Flaps Not Deployed On Takeoff 16 September, 2008: A passenger jet that crashed last month in Madrid did not have its wing flaps deployed during takeoff, and a cockpit warning system failed to alert pilots to the problem, a source familiar with the investigation told CNN on Tuesday.. Continental to Resume Houston Flights, Southwest Waits 15 September, 2008: Continental Airlines Inc. said Sunday it would resume flights in and out of Houston on Monday, but Southwest Airlines won't resume operations here until Tuesday.. Houston Airports Closing Friday Because of Ike 12 September, 2008: The approach of Hurricane Ike is prompting officials to close Bush Intercontinental and Hobby airports on Friday.. Raytheon Wins $437M Air Traffic Control Training Contract 10 September, 2008: The Federal Aviation Administration on Wednesday awarded a 10-year, $437 million contract to aerospace and defense company Raytheon Company to support training of air traffic controllers.. Officials Find 17 New Cases Of Airlines Missing Safety Bar 9 September, 2008: Federal aviation regulators discovered 17 new cases of airlines failing to comply with critical safety mandates in a review prompted by revelations this year of widespread maintenance violations, officials said Friday.. No Sign of Talks in Boeing Strike 8 September, 2008: As a strike by 28,000 Machinists for The Boeing Co. headed into the work week, there were few signs that the two sides were ready to start talking again.. FAA Flight-Plan System Has Long History of Problems 7 September, 2008: FAA FlightPlan System Has Long History of Problems: Investigations reveal that the 20-year-old, mainframe-based IT system has crashed several times in the last nine years and that the FAA has been planning its replacement for at least four years.. FAA Investigating 11 Air Carriers On Safety Issues 5 September, 2008: Federal aviation officials say they are investigating 17 cases in which 11 air carriers did not comply with safety directives.. One Year Later, Teams Continue Search Efforts To Find Fossett 4 September, 2008: Wednesday marked the one-year anniversary of the mysterious disappearance of famed aviator and adventurer Steve Fossett, and though official search efforts for the billionaire have ended, friends and admirers continue to scour the desolate Nevada landscape for some sign of what happened.. Airlines July On-Time Performance Improves 3 September 2008: Delta Air Lines regional subsidiary Comair had the worst on-time performance in July among airlines surveyed by the Transportation Department, according to government data released Wednesday.. FAA Outage Reveals Odd Computing Practices 2 September, 2008: When a computer glitch at a Federal Aviation Administration center caused widespread airline delays this week, it served as a reminder that the U.S. flight system is waiting for a modernizing overhaul.. As Summer Ends, Fliers Brace For Airline Changes 29 August, 2008: The grip U.S. airlines have on travelers wallets is about to get tighter as carriers go ahead with plans to trim their domestic schedules due to the high cost of fuel.. Spanair: Crashed Plane Had Earlier Problem 28 August, 2008: The Spanair plane that crashed last week in Madrid, killing 154 people, had landing gear trouble a month ago on a flight from Spain to Denmark and was forced to abandon a first attempt at takeoff, the company acknowledged Wednesday.. Air Traffic Back To Normal After Glitch 27 August, 2008: The Federal Aviation Administration center in Henry County oversees flight plans for the eastern half of the United States. So when the center experienced an unprecedented computer glitch Tuesday, the problems quickly hop-scotched across the country.. Atlanta Based FAA Flight Plan Computers Down 26 August, 2008: The Federal Aviation Administration says computer problems are causing delays for planes in the air and on the ground around the country this afternoon. Few details were immediately available, but reports indicate that a computer glitch has forced air traffic controllers to move planes one by one from their current locations.. Air Traffic Controllers to Benefit From New Training Simulators 25 August, 2008: Thousands of air traffic controllers in Oklahoma City will become the first in the country to train using new state-of-the-art simulators, beginning Sept. 2.. Kyrgyzstan Plane Crash Kills Dozens 24 August, 2008: An Iran-bound Boeing 737 with 90 people on board crashed Sunday near the airport in Kyrgyzstan's capital, Bishkek, killing dozens of passengers, a government official said.. Skies Unkind To Flight Attendants 24 August, 2008: Flight attendants, whose work places them between the struggling airlines and an increasingly angry flying public, may just have the worst job around these days.. Spain Crash Latest Trouble For MD-80 Aircraft 21 August, 2008: The latest crash has raised more questions about the medium-range workhorse that is a staple of American, Delta and other airlines. An MD-80 and a similar twin-jet plane, the MD-84, crashed last year in Turkey and Thailand.. Most Feared Dead in Spain Runway Accident 20 August, 2008: Spain's Interior Ministry says 45 people are dead after an airliner bound for the Canary Islands swerved off the runway and caught fire during takeoff from the Madrid airport.. Jumbo Jets Become a Rare Treat 19 August, 2008: Soaring jet fuel bills are forcing more of the already endangered jumbo jets from U.S. domestic service.. Airlines Push For Homegrown Jet Fuel 18 August, 2008: With the price of oil still above $100 a barrel, everything from wood chips to chicken fat is being scrutinized as an alternative to traditional fuel.. American Airlines Fined $7.1 Million For Safety Violations 15 August, 2008: Federal regulators announced $7.1 million in fines against American Airlines on Thursday over maintenance issues and problems with its drug- and alcohol-testing programs.. TSA Screener Testing Labeled a Waste 14 August, 2008: A government program to find gaps in airport screening is a waste of money because it doesn't follow up on why screeners failed to spot guns, knives and bombs on undercover agents, the head of the House Homeland Security Committee says.. Delta, Northwest Pilots Approve Joint Labor Contract 13 August, 2008: Delta and Northwest pilots have approved Delta and Northwest pilots have approved a joint labor contract that will take effect when the two airlines' proposed merger closes.. Plan to Reroute NYC Air Traffic Challenged 12 August, 2008: Some of the nation's wealthiest neighborhoods are mounting a fierce legal challenge to block a government plan to untangle air traffic responsible for 75% of flight delays across the USA.. Private Planes on TSA's Radar 11 August, 2008: The Transportation Security Administration plans to regulate thousands of private planes now flying with no security rules.. Boeing Sees First 787 Cancellation, Lags Airbus 8 August, 2008: Boeing has announced the first cancellation of an order for its delayed 787 Dreamliner, signaling that airlines may be getting impatient for deliveries of the new, fuel efficient plane.. Air Traffic Controller 'Texts' Disabled Plane In 7 August, 2008: A quick thinking air traffic controller's texting saved an aircraft with five people on board which had lost all it's communications and electrical power.. Judge: FAA Owes Air Traffic Controllers Overtime Pay 6 August, 2008: A federal judge has ruled that the Federal Aviation Administration's personnel authorities do not allow the agency to compensate air traffic controllers who work overtime in credit hours and compensation time instead of paying them standard time-and-a-half rates, as required under the federal 1938 Fair Labor Standards Act.. Delta to Offer Wi-Fi On Mainline Domestic Fleet 5 August, 2008: Delta Air Lines said Tuesday it will offer broadband wireless Internet access on its entire domestic mainline fleet by the middle of next year.. Will Fares Go So High That Only The Rich Can Fly? 4 August, 2008: Deregulation of the airline industry 30 years ago made air travel affordable to most Americans.. Dubai's Emirates A380 Takes Off to New York 1 August, 2008: Emirates first A380 lifted off from Dubai this morning for New York JFK, where it is scheduled to land at 4:45 pm this afternoon.. 1 Alive, 7 Dead, 2 Missing in Minnesota Business Jet Crash 31 July, 2008: At least one person survived a plane crash that killed at least seven Thursday in Owatonna, Minnesota.. Atlanta Once Again Tops List of the World's Busiest Airports 30 July, 2008: Nearly 4.8 billion passengers took to the air last year, with Atlanta's Hartsfield International atop the list of the world's busiest terminals, followed by Chicago's O'Hare and London's Heathrow.. Investigating Increase In Runway Incursions (VIDEO) 29 July, 2008 (VIDEO): An investigation has uncovered more troubling questions about your safety when you fly.. FAA Warned of Oxygen Tank Danger Pre-Qantas Problem 28 July, 2008: The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration warned airlines to inspect oxygen cylinders on their planes months before the dramatic mid-air emergency last week aboard a Qantas flight that investigators suspect was caused by an exploding tank..  Hole in Qantas Jet Forces Emergency Landing 25 July, 2008: A Qantas flight from Hong Kong to Melbourne made an emergency landing in the Philippines on Friday after a hole appeared in the fuselage and the cabin lost pressure suddenly.. FAA Seeks Industry Partners to Test Incursion Preventatives In The Cockpit 24 July, 2008: The US Federal Aviation Administration hopes to have electronic flight bags with moving map airport displays or aural ground.. FAA Recruiting Teenagers for ATC (VIDEO) 23 July, 2008, VIDEO: The race is on to find new air traffic controllers, so the FAA is recruiting teenagers.. Airlines May Pay Congestion Fees 21 July, 2008: Delta Air Lines Inc. and other carriers could be forced to pay extra to fly at peak times, and if so, that cost will likely be passed on to travelers.. Beijing: No Flights During Olympics Opening 18 July, 2008: Airlines are being told to stay away from Beijing's airport during the opening ceremony of the Olympics and further scrutiny is being applied to foreign entertainers in the latest security moves ahead of next month's games.. US Airways Pilots Pressured to Cut Fuel 17 July, 2008: The pilots union for US Airways said Wednesday the airline is pressuring pilots to use less fuel than they feel is safe in order to save money.. FAA to Require Fuel Tank Changes 16 July, 2008: The federal government today plans to require that the safety of thousands of airline jet fuel tanks be upgraded to prevent explosions like the one that downed TWA Flight 800 in 1996.. New York Air Traffic Controllers Say FAA Desperate For ATC 15 July, 2008: With numbers of flyers at an all-time high and many veteran controllers preparing to retire, the FAA is making its pitch for more air traffic controllers anywhere young people will listen. FAA Announces Runway Safety Improvements 14 July, 2008: The Federal Aviation Administration announced measures Monday to improve runway safety, including the installation at major airports of lights that signal pilots when a runway is safe to enter.. Cutting The Cost of a $77,000 Fill-Up 11 July, 2008: As manager of flight operations efficiency, Scott Turner is the man American Airlines has tapped to make sure its fleet of 700 aircraft uses every drop of fuel as efficiently as possible.. How Air Traffic Control Helps Pilots Avoid Storms 10 July 2008: While you're buckled comfortably in your airplane seat, the public address system unexpectedly crackles to life. From the flight deck, passengers please return to your seats and fasten your seat belts. No great surprise, it's thunderstorm season.. FAA Orders New Round of Safety Inspections For MD-80 Aircraft 9 July, 2008: The Federal Aviation Administration is ordering U.S. airlines to conduct safety inspections to look for cracking on overwing frames on certain MD-80 series aircraft, a directive that could be a headache for an industry reeling from soaring fuel costs.. Feds Probe JFK Near-Miss Claim 8 July, 2008: Federal aviation officials were looking into a claim by air traffic controllers that two planes one departing for Chile and one landing from the Cayman Islands came within about 100 feet of a collision at New York's Kennedy airport over the weekend.. Expecting Delta Northwest Merger, Hartsfield Jackson Plans Expansion of Runway 27R / 9L 7 July, 2008: The Delta-Northwest merger hasn't been approved yet, but officials of Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport are beginning to behave as if it's a done deal.. Controllers Worry Airport Go-Arounds Possible Safety Hazard 4 July, 2008: Air Traffic Controllers worry that without more safeguards, a deadly accident is going to happen.. American Airlines to Cut 7,000 Jobs, Eliminate Flights 3 July, 2008: American Airlines expects to cut nearly 7,000 employees by the end of the year, or about 8 percent of its worldwide work force, as it reduces flights and grounds aircraft because of high fuel costs, the airline told employees Wednesday.. Eclipse Says Throttle Problem is Fixed 2 July, 2008: In the wake of the June 5, 2008 incident during which a pilot of an Eclipse 500 experienced loss of throttle response during a windshear escape maneuver, Eclipse Aviation announced that it's working with Pratt & Whitney Canada (PWC) and FAA to develop and certify an upgrade to the FADEC software that will prevent recurrence of the engine control problem.. Feds Look Into Eclipse Jet Safety Complaint 1 July, 2008: Federal officials are investigating claims that regulators approved the design of a revolutionary new small jet in 2006 despite safety concerns raised by engineers and test pilots.. New Center Taxiway Completed At LAX 30 June, 2008: The Federal Aviation Administration and the City of Los Angeles marked the completion of a $333 million renovation of the south airfield at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) at a ceremony held June 24. The renovation included the construction of a new center taxiway that runs between the airfield's two parallel runways.. Delta Pilot Chief Spells Out Deal With NWA Pilots 30 June, 2008: Delta and Northwest pilots have agreed to submit to binding arbitration to help them craft an integrated seniority list if the two sides cannot reach a deal on their own within a certain timeframe.. Sleeping Pilots Overshot Airport by 359 Miles 27 June, 2008: An Air India flight soared past its Mumbai destination on June 4 as its pilots dozed off in the cockpit, The Times of India reported Thursday.. Report: TSA Screeners Low Morale May Hurt Airport Security 27 June, 2008: Low morale among the nation's airport screeners may be compromising security and forcing screeners to quit their jobs.. American Airlines Service Cuts to Hit Several Major Airports 26 June, 2008: American Airlines will cut back flying later this year at many airports, including hubs in Dallas and Chicago, as it attempts to cope with record high fuel prices.. Air Traffic Controllers Union Rejects Final FAA Contract Offer 24 June, 2008: The Federal Aviation Administration's settlement offer, what the agency says is its last and final offer, is just another tactic to delay the only true resolution to the dispute between our organizations, a return to good faith negotiations.. United Flight Canceled After Upset Pilot Refuses to Fly 23 June, 2008: United canceled a flight from Salt Lake City Thursday afternoon after the pilot announced to passengers that he was too upset to fly, according to one passenger on board.. Passenger Group Sues to Stop Delta-Northwest Merger 18 June, 2008: A group of airline passengers sought to scuttle the proposed merger between Delta Air Lines Inc. and Northwest Airlines Corp., alleging in a federal lawsuit filed Wednesday that the deal would result in an illegal monopoly.. DayJet, Embry-Riddle, FAA Team On NextGen 17 June, 2008: The partnership wants to develop procedures that could be used on a national scale to deploy NextGen.. NATCA's Forrey Says FAA Hiring Problems Outweigh Labor Dispute 16 June, 2008: Coming off the Tuesday report from DOT's inspector general, NATCA president Patrick Forrey had a Wednesday appointment to speak in Congress.. FAA Orders Immediate Inspection of Throttles on Eclipse Personal Jets 13 June, 2008: Federal regulators ordered immediate inspection of throttles on small personal jets manufactured by Eclipse Aviation Corp.. Attrition Rate of New Air-Traffic Controllers More Than Doubles 12 June, 2008: New air-traffic controllers are leaving at dramatically higher rates this year, raising concerns about the government's ability to deal with a surge of retirements, a government watchdog group told Congress Wednesday.. NTSB: Drowsy Pilots Show Need For Regulation Reforms 11 June, 2008: The NTSB voted to recommend that federal aviation regulators and airlines use fatigue studies to rewrite the rules for how long pilots can legally fly.. Passenger Plane Crashes in Sudan 10 June, 2008: A plane with about 200 people aboard crashed Tuesday while attempting to land at a Khartoum, Sudan, airport.. Emirates to Launch First Commercial A380 Service to America 9 June, 2008: Air travellers will be able to experience Emirates Airline’s state-of-the-art A380 aircraft for the first time on 1st August, when the airline launches its first A380 commercial service from Dubai to New York JFK.. New Air Lanes Over Ocean to Save Fuel 6 June, 2008: The Federal Aviation Administration is creating new East Coast routes from New York to the Caribbean over the ocean, effective today, to help airlines save fuel and reduce delays.. New Small Jets Spur Concerns 5 June, 2008: A new generation of small jets is raising safety concerns, according to air-traffic controllers and airline pilots.. United Cuts Will Lead to Higher Ticket Prices 4 June, 2008: United Airlines said Wednesday it will reduce its fleet by 100 planes by 2009 and will cut 1,400 to 1,600 jobs to stave off losses related to fuel costs.. For Aviation, A Turbulent Time 3 June, 2008: Amid the problems, we hunt for bright spots in the world of aviation. There aren't many.. Discovery Blasts Off for Space Station 31 May, 2008: Space shuttle Discovery and a crew of seven blasted off Saturday, carrying a giant Japanese lab addition to the international space station along with something more mundane: a toilet pump.. Phoenix Lander Set to Flex Robotic Arm 30 May, 3008: The Phoenix lander is getting ready to flex its muscles on Mars. The spacecraft successfully freed its 8-foot robotic arm from the restraints that kept it folded up and protected from vibrations during the launch and landing, scientists said Thursday.. Discovery Crew to Haul Massive Lab to Space Station 28 May, 2008: Japan is about to roll out the Lexus of space station labs, a whopper in size and sophistication.. Phoenix Probe Lands on Mars 26 May, 2008: A NASA probe landed on Mars north pole Sunday, NASA says. The Mars Phoenix Lander was wrapping up its 296-day, 422 million-mile journey Sunday, with about a 50-50 chance of a successful touchdown on the arctic plains of the Red Planet, NASA officials said.. NASA Preps For 7 Minutes of Terror on Mars 23 May, 2008: In the wake of the wildly successful Spirit and Opportunity rover missions, you would think NASA would approach the landing of the next Martian probe with high confidence.. Airlines Cut Use of Regional Jets as Fuel Costs Soar 22 May, 2008: Record jet-fuel prices are reversing one of the biggest trends in domestic air travel over the last 15 years, and that could leave some smaller cities with fewer daily flights or none at all.. American Airlines Reduces Capacity, Increases Aircraft Retirements 21 May, 2008: In announcing significant cutbacks and the airline's new $15 for a first checked-bag fee, American Airlines CEO Gerard Arpey gives an ominous assessment about industry's future in the face of record-high oil prices.. With Soaring Fuel Costs, Plane Safety Suffers 20 May, 2008: Victims of high fuel prices and a tough economy, airlines face serious issues in trying to maintain aging U.S. fleets. TODAY travel editor Peter Greenberg investigates aviation safety and why the system might be less secure than you think.. FAA Funding in Limbo 19 May, 2008: The US Senate fails to pass an overdue investment bill for the nation's air traffic system.. FAA Takes Over NextGen, Prioritizes Early Results 16 May, 2008: In a surprise move, the FAA announced late last week that it appointed ATO vice president of operations planning Vicki Cox to become senior vice president for NextGen and operations planning.. Atlanta Pushes Ahead With Registered Traveler Program 15 May, 2008: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta, the world's busiest airport, said it will recommend New York-based Verified Identity Pass as the operator of its pilot registered traveler program.. U.S. Airlines Expect Fewer Fliers This Summer 14 May, 2008: With air fares up and the economy weak, fewer Americans are expected to fly this summer.. Man Says JetBlue Made Him Sit On Toilet 13 May, 2008: A New York City man is suing JetBlue Airways for more than $2 million because he says a pilot made him sit on the toilet for more than three hours.. Controllers Worry About Newark Airspace Redesign 12 May, 2008: A new takeoff pattern aimed at easing congestion at Newark Liberty International Airport has confused some pilots and led to several incidents in which planes turned in the wrong direction, according to the union that represents air traffic controllers.. DayJet Lays Off 100 Workers, Scales Back Expansion Plans 9 May, 2008: A small startup airline intended to shuttle busy business travelers between regional airports has scaled back its expansion plans and will lay off 100 workers.. Air Safety Bill Crashes as Parties Argue 7 May, 2008: Senate Democrats Tuesday shelved a bill to modernize the aging air traffic control system, improve safety inspections of commercial airlines and ensure passengers stranded on delayed flights get adequate food and water.. NATCA Calls FAAs View On Inspecting Equipment Hypocrisy 6 May, 2008: Following up on an Associated Press report this week -- which noted the FAA has shifted from precise monitoring of equipment used for air traffic control purposes, to a trend-based methodology -- the National Air Traffic Controllers Association slammed the agency for what the union terms its hypocrisy.. Planes Slow Down To Save Fuel 2 May, 2008: Drivers have long known that slowing down on the highway means getting more miles to the gallon. Now airlines are trying it, too -- adding a few minutes to flights to save millions on fuel.. Rising Costs Reshaping Air Travel 1 May, 2008: Record-high oil prices are threatening to ground millions of travelers who have grown accustomed to flying for fun and business during the past 30 years.. Airbus Begins Review of A380 Delivery Schedule 30 April, 2008: Airbus is conducting a major review of its delivery schedule for the A380 superjumbo, the company's chief executive said Tuesday, a plane that has been plagued by delays.. Senate Clears Procedural Step On FAA Authorization 29 April, 2008: The Senate on Monday agreed, 88-0, to limit debate on a four-year reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration, moving closer to a vote on the bill that could take place by Thursday.. United, US Air in Advanced Combo Talks 28 April, 2008: United Airlines and US Airways are in very advanced talks with the expectation of announcing within two weeks that they are combining, a person close to the negotiations told The Associated Press on Monday.. FAA: Dallas Air Traffic Controllers Falsified Reports 25 April, 2008: Dallas air-traffic controllers hid dozens of safety errors that allowed planes to fly too close together, federal officials said Thursday.. NTSB: Cracked Wing Parts Found on US Airways Planes 24 April, 2008: Federal investigators found cracked wing fasteners on a US Airways plane that lost a wing panel over Maryland in March, according to the National Transportation Safety Board.. Delta, Northwest Report $10B Losses on Fuel, Market Value 23 April, 2008: Delta Air Lines, the nation's third-largest carrier, says its loss widened in the first quarter to a whopping $6.39 billion due to soaring fuel prices and the steep decline in the company's market value.. FAA Bill Could See Senate Vote Soon 22 April, 2008: Senate Democratic leaders are trying to bring the FAA reauthorization bill — long viewed as dead for this year — to a floor vote this week or next.. DOT Chief: Panel to Examine Aviation Safety 21 April, 2008: An outside team of aviation safety experts will review the government's oversight of the airline industry in the wake of the maintenance scandal that has rocked the aviation industry in recent weeks, Transportation Secretary Mary Peters said Friday.. Delta Hires Power Brokers to Help Push Merger Deal 18 April, 2008: Delta Air Lines has put together a heavyweight team of lobbying and law firms to help clear the way for its proposed merger with Northwest.. Your Private Air Travel Options Are Growing 17 April, 2008: With the advent of very light jets (VLJs), people in the United States have more choice in terms of private air travel than ever before.. Delta-Northwest Merger Still Faces High Hurdles 16 April, 2008: To hear old buddies Richard Anderson and Doug Steenland talk, the proposed merger of Delta and Northwest airlines not only will sail through the usually tough antitrust review process, it'll usher in a new era of airline prosperity.. Long Expected Delta-Northwest Merger Announced 15 April, 2008: Delta Air Lines finally announced its long-rumored deal to acquire Northwest Airlines, a combination that will create the world's largest airline and could lead to a series of other deals to reshape the U.S. airline industry.. Delta, Northwest Boards Meet Tonight On Merger Deal 14 April, 2008: The boards of Delta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines are scheduled to meet Monday night to decide whether to approve a merger that would create the world's largest airline in terms of traffic, according to people familiar with the talks.. Unions Say FAA Radars Could Fail 11 April, 2008: NATCA and PASS said this week that the $2.4 billion FTI network which relays radar data and other information to air traffic control centers and other vital operational centers around the country is prone to failure.. Wire Harness Inspections Prompt Hundreds of Flight Cancellations 10 April, 2008: American Airlines canceled more than 900 flights Thursday as it continues to perform safety inspections on certain jets.. Not So Dreamy: Boeing Delays 787 Delivery 9 April, 2008: Boeing (BA) announced on Wednesday the third major delay on its 787 Dreamliner, citing slow progress on assembly and continuing problems with suppliers, putting the program about 15 months behind schedule.. Feds Announce New NYC Airspace Chief 8 April, 2008: A former Sept. 11 rebuilding official was tapped Tuesday to be the new air traffic czar over the overcrowded airspace around New York and New Jersey airports.. Delta and Northwest to Revive Merger Talks 7 April, 2008: Delta Air Lines has agreed to revive merger talks with Northwest Airlines despite the pilots of the two companies not having reached agreement on the transfer of seniority in a merger, a person briefed on the situation said Monday.. Third Airline Shuts Down This Week 5 April, 2008: Skybus Airlines announced Friday it is shutting down its passenger flights -- becoming the third airline this week to cease operations.. House Hears of Threats at FAA Hearing 4 April, 2008: In startling disclosures to Congress, federal inspectors overseeing Southwest Airlines say they were repeatedly thwarted by senior government officials from reporting critical problems that compromised the safety of passengers.. FAA Looks At Suspect Mechanics 3 April, 2008: The Federal Aviation Administration is struggling to resolve 75 of an initial 2,000 cases in which students are suspected of obtaining fraudulent aviation mechanic certificates that helped them secure potentially sensitive jobs throughout the.. Pilots: Cockpit Dangers Being Ignored 2 April, 2008: Regulators have largely ignored a series of dangerous incidents in which cockpit windshields in commercial airliners shattered in mid-flight, sometimes forcing emergency landings, according to an American Airlines pilots' group.. NTSB Probes Jet Brake Failures Tied to Crossed Wires 1 April, 2008: Two accidents with United Airlines have been linked to misconnected wiring, raising questions about maintenance at the nation's airlines.. Airlines Lighten Up to Cut Fuel Costs 31 March, 2008: Your ginger-ale doesn't come in a glass anymore on most US Airways flights. On Delta you'll find yourself in a thinner, lighter seat. If you fly JetBlue cross-country, you'll get a dainty bag of 100-calorie crisps in place of the original snack box.. Shuttle Endeavour Touches Down in Darkness 27 March 2008: The Space Shuttle Endeavour and its crew of seven returned to Earth Wednesday, making a rare nighttime touchdown to wrap up a two-week adventure at the international space station.. 3,000 Air Traffic Controllers Lacking Worldwide 26 March, 2008: The worldwide shortage of air traffic controllers, excessive use of overtime and the absence of just culture were among the pressing issues addressed by the more than 300 delegates at the 47th International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers' Associations (IFATCA) annual conference held in Arusha, Tanzania, between March 10-14.. FAA Sees Three ATC Outages In Two Days 25 March, 2008: FAA controllers had to contend with three serious ATC outages over the weekend of March 22, including two on the same day at some of the agency's largest ATC facilities, according to new information from the controllers union.. Boeing 787 May Face Additional Delays 24 March, 2008: Design changes to part of the wing of Boeing's new 787 jetliner might further delay its first flight, according to the head of an aircraft leasing company that has ordered 74 of the planes.. 2 Dead In Floyd County Plane Crash 21 March, 2008: The Beechcraft BE76 Dutchess crashed just after takeoff from the Richard B. Russell Regional Airport in Rome.. Shorter Training Period For Air-Traffic Controllers Jeopardizes Passengers, Union Says 21, March, 2008: An effort to shave at least a year off the time it takes to train air-traffic controllers is jeopardizing the safety of the flying public and causing potentially deadly errors, the controllers union at a Chicago-area radar facility charged Wednesday.. Criticism of FAA Stacks Up 20 March, 2008: As it addresses concerns over airline inspections, the Federal Aviation Administration faces pressure from Congress and industry to change how it ensures the safety of air travel and how it overhauls the aging air-traffic-control system.. NATCA Blames East Coast Delays On Staffing 19 March, 2008: What the National Air Traffic Controller's Association calls a 'worsening air traffic controller shortage' at one of the nation’s busiest radar control centers, Washington Air Route Traffic Control Center (ZDC), forced the Federal Aviation Administration to delay flights headed to, from or above the nation’s capital region on several occasions Saturday.. Latest On Go! Pilots Who Might Have Fallen Asleep 18 March, 2008: Air traffic controllers tried to reach a go! Airline flight 11 times without a response, during a flight a month ago.. What Flies 700 mph & Costs $58M? 17 March, 2008: Gulfstream said its new G650 will be capable of flying nearly 700 mph, faster than a Boeing 747.. Orlando ATC Say They Are Tired 14 March, 2008: Orlando Air traffic controllers say they are overworked and underpaid.. Brits Arrest Man With Backpack on Heathrow Runway 13 March, 2008: A man was arrested at London's Heathrow Airport on Wednesday after getting onto the runway, police said.. Southwest Airlines Grounds More Than 40 Planes 12 March, 2008: Southwest Airlines says it grounded 41 planes last night in the wake of its recent admission that it had missed required inspections of some planes for structural cracks.. Endeavour On Way To International Space Station 11 March, 2008: Shuttle Endeavour and a crew of seven blasted into orbit Tuesday on what was to be the longest space station mission ever, a 16-day voyage to build a gangly robot and add a new room that will serve as a closet for a future lab.. Safety Probe Puts FAA in Hot Seat 10 March, 2008: The Federal Aviation Administration should clean house from top to bottom and has too cozy a relationship with the airlines, the head of a congressional committee investigating airline safety inspections said Friday.. Planes Avert Midair Collision Over Pennsylvania 7 March, 2008: Two airplanes with more than 100 passengers on board averted a collision in air east of Pittsburgh after an Ohio air traffic control trainee told a Delta Air Lines pilot to turn into the path of an oncoming plane, officials said.. Records: Southwest Airlines Flew Unsafe Planes 6 March, 2008: Discount air carrier Southwest Airlines flew thousands of passengers on aircraft that federal inspectors said were unsafe as recently as last March, according to detailed congressional documents obtained by CNN.. Report Critical of FAA Oversight of Airplane Parts 5 March, 2008: The Federal Aviation Administration lacks an adequate system for checking the quality of commercial airplane parts, creating a potential safety risk for airline passengers, according to a new oversight report.. Astronauts Eager For Marathon ISS Construction Flight 4 March, 2008: The seven-astronaut crew of NASA's shuttle Endeavour is gearing up for the longest construction mission ever aimed at the International Space Station (ISS).. A320 Jet Scrapes Wing During Landing Attempt in Germany 3 March, 2008:(VIDEO) Battling blustery weather, a Lufthansa Airlines flight scraped its wing on the ground during a landing attempt in Hamburg, Germany, over the weekend.. Delta Takes Delivery of New Boeing 777 1 March, 2008: Delta Air Lines President Ed Bastian said the carrier may consider ordering more of the big Boeing 777s later this year such as the new one it picked up here Friday.. FAA Probing FedEx Planes' Near Miss 29 February, 2008: Two FedEx jets got too close to each other on takeoff from the Memphis airport last week because of confusion over flight numbers for the planes, a Federal Aviation Administration spokeswoman said Thursday.. Busy Airports Could Get Runway Warning System 28 February, 2008: Responding to escalating concerns about runway-collision hazards nationwide, federal aviation regulators are moving toward installing computer-controlled ground warning lights at nearly two dozen busy airports.. 777's Power Loss Concerns Aviation Officials 27 February, 2008: Passenger planes aren't ever supposed to lose power in midair. That's been a foundation of design for decades yet a British Airways Boeing 777 did just that as it approached Heathrow Airport in London on Jan. 17.. Delta, Northwest Shares Fall Amid Merger Doubts 26 February, 2008: Delta Air Lines Inc and Northwest Airlines Corp shares fell on Monday partly on concerns their merger talks may fail on the inability of pilots to agree.. FAA Certifies 1,000th WAAS-Based Approach Procedure 25 February, 2008: AOPA says the FAA has implemented the 1,000th GPS-based instrument approach that uses WAAS (wide area augmentation system).. Why Delta-Northwest Merger Won't Work 22 February, 2008: There was little doubt last summer when former Northwest Airlines executive Richard Anderson took the helm at Delta Air Lines that the carrier would gobble up a competitor.. FAA Wants To Know If Go! Pilots Fell Asleep 21 February, 2008: The Federal Aviation Administration has opened an investigation into whether two go! airlines pilots fell asleep during a flight from Honolulu to Hilo last Wednesday.. Shuttle Atlantis Safely Home Ahead of Satellite Shootdown 20 February, 2008: Space shuttle Atlantis and its crew returned to Earth on Wednesday, wrapping up a 5 million-mile journey highlighted by the successful delivery of a new European lab to the international space station.. Delta, Northwest Merger Looks Imminent 19 February, 2008: The boards of Delta and Northwest airlines could decide as soon as today whether to go forward with a merger, according to a report. FAA Ramps Up Efforts To Hire Controllers 18 February, 2008: In what the agency termed an effort to streamline the application process for air traffic controllers, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced Friday it has created consolidated screening and testing centers to provide one stop shopping for prospective new employees.. Lawmakers Warned Of Rising Incursion Rate 14 February, 2008: Witnesses testifying yesterday at a House aviation subcommittee hearing on runway safety stressed that although FAA has made great strides in addressing the issue, runway incursions continue to climb.. Ground Trouble: Runway Incursions Rise 13 February, 2008: Millions of passengers fly each year, expecting to reach their destinations safely. While virtually all flights do arrive unscathed, many passengers do not realize the danger they may be in before they even reach the sky.. Adam Aircraft Suspends Operations 12 February, 2008: The inability to raise $100 million to stay afloat has forced very light jet manufacturer Adam Aircraft to suspend operations at its Colorado facilities, the company announced late Monday.. Air Traffic Controller Strike Disrupts Paris Air Traffic 11 February, 2008: A strike by some French air traffic controllers disrupted air traffic in and out of Paris on Monday, the French Civil Aviation Authority (DGAC) said.. Failed Landing Fear Prompts Emergency Landing at Atlanta's Peachtree Dekalb Airport 8 February, 2008: (VIDEO) A flight instructor and student land a plane with malfunctioning landing gear at an Atlanta, Georgia, airport.. Shuttle Atlantis En Route To Space Station 7 February, 2008: After two months of delay, shuttle Atlantis blasted off Thursday with Europe's gift to the international space station, a $2 billion science lab named Columbus that spent years waiting to set sail.. Weather Outlook for Atlantis Launch Worsens 6 February, 2008: Thursday's launch of the space shuttle Atlantis has a 70% chance of getting rained out, NASA mission managers said this morning.. 2007 Airline Delays 2nd Worst Ever 5 February, 2008: A quarter of domestic flights failed to arrive on time in 2007 — the industry's second poorest performance on record — and analysts say it is likely to get worse.. Sky Harbor Busy as Super Bowl Fans Leave 4 February, 2008: A super travel crunch at Phoenix Sky Harbor today as Super Bowl Fans began heading home. At the Glendale Airport, a twin-engine corporate jet skidded off the runway when its landing gear collapsed while taxiing for take-off. Two people aboard escaped injury.. SuperBowlAirspace.com Gives Pilots, Aviation Buffs, Unique Access to Phoenix Skies 1 February, 2008: The Arizona skies will be full of private jets and commercial flights this weekend as spectators jet into Phoenix for Super Bowl XLII and the Phoenix-FBR Open Golf Tournament. SuperBowlAirspace.com gives travelers and the curious public an inside look at air traffic over Phoenix.. Private Jet Companies Score in Super Bowl 31 January, 2008: Super Bowl mania has spread to the nation's airspace: Private-jet companies are charging up to $70,000 for a flight in and out of the Phoenix area for Sunday's football spectacle.. U.S. Air Traffic Controller Force In Crisis 30 January, 2008: Higher-than-forecasted air traffic controller retirements and total controller attrition over the past few years have left the United States with the lowest number of fully trained and certified controllers since 1992, according to the National Air Traffic Controllers Association.. NATCA Says More Than Half of New Hires at Major Miami Radar Center Have Received No Training at All 29 January, 2008: Six out of every 10 new hires at Miami Center, South Florida's largest Federal Aviation Administration facility, are not receiving adequate preparation for their future air traffic controller jobs because of a worsening controller staffing crisis that has left the FAA without enough fully certified controllers to train them.. Southwest Flight Skids Off Taxiway in Spokane 28 January, 2008: A Southwest Airlines plane with 118 passengers on board skidded off a snow-covered taxiway Sunday afternoon after safely landing at Spokane International Airport, the airline said.. Computer Glitch Leads To Delays Along East Coast 25 January, 2008: Another computer problem has resulted in some tense moments in US skies and delays to dozens of flights on the ground. At least 265 flights along the East Coast were affected this week, after a computer glitch cut off communications at Boston Air Route Traffic Control Center.. DOT Chief Scolds Congress For Sitting On The Sidelines 24 January, 2008: Transportation Secretary Mary Peters blasted Congress for its inability to pass an aviation funding bill the Bush administration says will help ease airline delays.. Virgin Unveils Spaceship Model 23 January, 2008: Entrepreneur Richard Branson Wednesday unveiled a model of the spaceship he hopes will be the first to take paying passengers into space on a regular basis next year.. Delta Reports Narrower Q4 Loss on Higher Sales 22 January, 2008: Delta Air Lines, the nation's No. 3 carrier, reported Wednesday it was hampered by high fuel prices in the fourth quarter but was able to post a narrower loss on a solid increase in sales.. FAA Investigates Latest Close Call Near Newark 21 January, 2008: The FAA is investigating an alleged air traffic control error that put two planes landing at Newark Liberty International Airport closer than federal guidelines allow.. 600 Feet Up, Jet's Engines Did Not Respond 18 January, 2008: Two engines on the British Airways plane which crash landed at Heathrow 'did not respond' to a demand for increased thrust about two miles from touchdown, an initial report by the Air Accidents Investigation Branch said Friday.. Delta Merger Likely to Get Government OK 17 January, 2008: If Delta Air Lines tries to merge with either Northwest or United airlines, it likely would win the approval of the Bush administration's pro-business Justice Department, consumer advocates and Wall Street analysts say.. British Airways 777 in Heathrow Accident 16 January, 2008: Witnesses have described how the pilot of a British Airways passenger jet that crash landed at London's Heathrow Airport on Thursday appeared to be struggling to bring the plane down safely as it came in low over surrounding houses.. More ATL Flights On Time 15 January, 2008: Hartsfield-Jackson International was one of only two large U.S. airports that improved in on-time performance last year, a new report says.. NASA Targets Shuttle Atlantis Launch for Feb. 7 14 January, 2008: NASA is targeting Feb. 7 for shuttle Atlantis' launch to the International Space Station to deliver the European Columbus module.. Jets Nearly Collide at Atlanta Airport 12 January, 2008: A Mexico-bound Delta Air Lines Boeing 757 came within a few seconds of colliding with a smaller commuter jet Friday in Atlanta as the smaller jet crossed a runway in front of the larger craft, which was going more than 100 mph on a takeoff roll.. Exodus of Air Traffic Controllers Suggests Skies Aren't Safe Anymore 11 January, 2008: Air traffic controllers today declared what they called a staffing emergency in major traffic hubs across the country — Atlanta, Chicago, New York and southern California.. Boeing 787 Dreamliner May Face Further Delays 10 January, 2008: Boeing Co faces a further three-week delay on its new 787 Dreamliner, a respected industry blog reported Wednesday, as the plane maker hustles to meet its end-March deadline for getting the plane in the air for the first time.. FAA Announces Pay Raises For Air Traffic Controllers 9 January, 2008: The Federal Aviation Administration told its employees yesterday that they would receive a 3.08 percent pay raise and a geographic-based increase that will average about 1 percent plus an additional raise based on individual job performance.. FAA Tries To Lure Union With New Pay Hike Offer 8 January, 2008: FAA is offering a new pay proposal to its controllers in an attempt to resolve a long-running contract dispute, but it appears unlikely that the controllers' union will accept the deal. Air Traffic Controllers Still Demanding New Agreement With FAA 7 January, 2008: Attempts by acting FAA administrator Robert Sturgell to strike a new labor accord with the air traffic controllers union were not welcomed by the head of the organization.. For Third Year In a Row, Atlanta Airport is Nation's Busiest 3 January, 2008: For the third year in a row, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has retained its title as the nation's busiest airport in terms of flights, according to preliminary government data released Wednesday.. Redacted Air-Traffic Safety Survey Released 2 January, 2008: NASA yesterday released partial results of a massive air-safety survey of airline pilots who repeatedly complained about fatigue, problems with air-traffic controllers, airport security, and the layouts of runways and taxiways.. New Law Slows Pilots' Flight to Retirement 1 January, 2008: Kenny Rooke won't be retiring as soon as he thought —- and that's fine with him. Rooke, a pilot for Delta Air Lines, turns 60 on New Year's Day.. 2 Close Calls in 2 Hrs. For O'Hare Jets 31 December, 2007: Controller errors at two Chicago area air traffic facilities led to a pair of mid-air close calls Thursday night, both involving passenger planes going to or from O'Hare Airport, authorities said Friday.. Weather Causing Delays at Hartsfield-Jackson 28 December, 2007: If you're flying out of Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport on Friday afternoon, you might experience some significant delays.. Airlines Take Another Look at Inflight Internet 27 December, 2007: Airlines and service providers seeking to deliver high-speed Internet services to passengers say they've learned from Boeing Co.'s 2006 decision to pull the plug on its ambitions to outfit its planes with a similar service.. U.S. Airlines Spruce Up Their Luxury Offerings 26 December, 2007: Now that they're again earning profits after five yeas of industry losses, American, United, Delta, Northwest, Continental and US Airways are finally forging ahead with upgrades to take on foreign rivals.. American Father, Girl and Pilot Dead in Panama Crash 25 December, 2007: The bodies of two Americans and the Panamanian pilot of a plane that crashed over the weekend were found Tuesday in Panama's mountains, officials said. Officials said one girl survived.. Desperate for Pilots, Airlines Ease Standards 24 December, 2007: A worldwide shortage of pilots is putting less-experienced fliers at the controls of passenger jets and even forcing some airlines to cancel flights for a lack of crews.. Delta II With GPS Payload Successfully Launches 21 December, 2007: Air Force space technicians successfully launched a United Launch Alliance Delta II booster Dec. 21 carrying the fifth modernized NAVSTAR Global Positioning System satellite into space.. NATCA Says Controller Woes Will Affect Safety Under DOT Congestion Plan 20 December, 2007: Be prepared for trouble. That was the ominous message conveyed by Patrick Forrey, president of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association, hours after the announcement of new procedures to be put in place by the government to combat flight delays and congestion along the East Coast of the United States.. Changes For Better On Horizon For Fliers In 2008 18 December, 2007: Luggage may be no lighter and the gate agent may be no less rude in the new year, but 2008 promises improvements on several fronts for air travelers.. Delta Spending $100 Million to Upgrade Airport's Luggage Labyrinth 17 December, 2007: Delta Air Lines is betting 5 miles of conveyors coupled with huge new baggage carousels at its Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport hub will help fliers retrieve their bags a lot faster.. Congress Votes to Extend Pilots Retirement Age to 65 13 December, 2007: The Senate was scheduled to consider a measure late Wednesday that could allow airline pilots to continue flying past age 60.. Boeing Says 787 Shouldn't Face Further Delays 12 December, 2007: Boeing Co. said Tuesday that its schedule for the 787 Dreamliner remains on track and it does not currently envision further delays in the much-ballyhooed airplane.. Near Collision Sunday Night at JFK 11 December, 2007: Two planes almost collided on Sunday at JFK Airport. Senator Charles Schumer said that an air traffic controller said, 'That was the closest I have ever seen two airplanes get together.'.. Fuel Sensor Grounds Shuttle Again 10 December, 2007: A technical problem that NASA engineers were sure they had solved has returned to delay a space shuttle mission for the sixth time in less than three years, just as the shuttle needs to finish its work before retiring in the fall of 2010.. Fuel Sensors Force NASA to Delay Launch Until Saturday 7 December, 2007: With less than a week of launch window left, NASA has decided to postpone the next attempted liftoff of space shuttle Atlantis to Saturday, after a recurrent fuel-sensor problem scrubbed Thursday's launch.. Cable Mishap Causes Communications Problems for Boston Air Traffic Controllers 6 December, 2007: Air traffic controllers had to switch to backup radio frequencies to contact planes approaching Logan International Airport for two hours today, after a technician cut the wrong communication cable, a Federal Aviation spokesman said.. Risk is High For Catastrophic Runway Crash, Report Warns 5 December, 2007: There is 'a high risk of a catastrophic runway collision occurring in the United States,' congressional investigators concluded Wednesday.. Airlines Cut U.S. Schedules Despite Strong Demand 5 December, 2007: Responding largely to high fuel costs, the USA's six big network airlines continue to trim their U.S. schedules despite strong travel demand.. Atlantis Prepared For Thursday Launch 4 December, 2007: Seven astronauts arrived for the start of countdown to Thursday's space shuttle launch as NASA wrapped up repairs on Atlantis' fuel tank.. Airport Delays Threaten NYC Economy 3 December, 2007: Increasing delays at New York area airports are giving air traveler's heartburn, and have even fueled the drive for an Airline Passengers Bill of Right, and they are also taking a financial toll on the city.. 56 Feared Dead in Turkey Jet Crash 30 November, 2007: All 56 people onboard a Turkish plane that crashed in southern Turkey early Friday are believed to have been killed, according to the airline's chief executive officer.. United CEO: Support Building For Mergers 29 November, 2007: The head of United Airlines said Tuesday he no longer feels like a voice in the wilderness in arguing that airlines must consider consolidation to withstand competitive challenges, including rising fuel costs.. Aviation Workers Soon to Get More Criminal Checks 28 November, 2007: More than a million aviation workers including pilots, mechanics and flight attendants will begin undergoing more thorough background checks in January as the U.S. focuses on preventing insider terrorist attacks.. Airline, Feds Dispute Man's Claim of Near-Miss 27 November, 2007: A local man returning home from a Thanksgiving trip in Denver says his flight experienced a near-miss early Monday at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.. Inside Delta's Flight Control Center (VIDEO) 26 November, 2006 (VIDEO): NBC's Tom Costello has a very detailed look at the nerve center in one of the busiest airports in America, Atlanta Hartsfield.. New York's Skies Fly Near Their Limit 23 November, 2007: It does not take an airline executive or federal aviation official to recognise that the skies above New York's three main airports are jammed with aircraft travelling to and from the US's biggest city.. Plane Delayed? Philadelphia's Airport Could Be To Blame 22 November, 2007: In a terrible year for flight delays nationwide, this city's outdated airport has become a hub of the East Coast maelstrom.. Experts Hope Extra Airspace Will Ease Travel Woes 21 November, 2007: Planes crisscrossing the East Coast will have access to military airspace Wednesday afternoon, a handy accommodation as fog and winter weather threaten to make one of the year's busiest travel days even more tedious.. Hedge Fund Pitches Delta Merger to Investors 20 November, 207: Hedge fund Pardus Capital Management LP, lobbying for a merger between Delta Air Lines Inc and UAL Corp, plans to pitch its proposal to other investors Friday.. Holiday Travel Off to a Rough Start 19 November, 2007: Bad weather and an airport technical problem stalled Thanksgiving holiday travel on Monday -- and conditions are likely to worsen as Turkey Day nears.. Indianapolis Center Controller Has Deal, Error Nearly Led to Jets Colliding 16 November, 2007: Two commercial airliners nearly collided over Indiana because of an air traffic controller's error, but a cockpit safety device in one jet helped avert a disaster, aviation officials said Thursday.. Unused Military Air Space to Become 'Express Lane' 15 November, 2007: Ahead of the holiday travel crunch, President Bush ordered steps Thursday to reduce air traffic congestion and long delays that have left passengers stranded.. Hedge Fund Proposes Delta to Buy United; Delta Open To Deals 15 Nnovember, 2007: Delta Air Lines said Wednesday it is open to a combination with another airline and was looking at deals even before one of its major shareholders wrote to push it to make a bid for United Airlines.. Airbus, Boeing Smash All Records For Plane Sales 14 November, 2007: Airbus and Boeing ensured 2007 smashes all records for plane sales as deals announced at the Dubai air show topped $82 billion on Monday, powered by demand from Gulf Arab states.. FAA May Say 'No' to Airlines Expanding at O'Hare 13 November, 2007: The Federal Aviation Administration said a cap on flights into O'Hare International Airport won't necessarily be lifted instantly next year when a new runway is scheduled to open.. NATCA Takes FAA To Task For 'Creative' Math 12 November, 2007: Not so fast. The National Air Traffic Controllers Association said Wednesday the number of serious incidents of aircraft getting too close in the air rose sharply last month, exceeding the Federal Aviation Administration’s goal for the month by 36 percent despite the FAA's claims of a reduction in such incidents.. NTSB: Near-Collision Videos Show Runway Dangers 9 November, 2007: The National Transportation Safety Board has released dramatic animation of two runway near-collisions this year to illustrate what the agency says is the need for improvements in runway safety.. Discovery Lands Safely at Kennedy Space Center 7 November, 2007: Discovery's astronauts aimed for an early afternoon touchdown Wednesday to conclude a 15-day mission that saved a space station wing and allowed construction to continue at the orbiting outpost.. Who is to Blame For Chaos at Kennedy? 6 November, 2007: Who's to blame for the astounding delays at New York's busiest airport? Executive Jet Crash Kills 8 in Brazil 5 November, 2007: An executive jet crashed in a heavily populated neighborhood of Sao Paulo on Sunday, killing at least eight people and turning homes into a pile of smoky rubble just months after the city was the site of Brazil's deadliest air disaster. Pilots Reportedly Slept During Overnight Flight 2 November, 2007: Two commercial pilots allegedly fell asleep on a flight between Baltimore and Denver, with one pilot waking up to frantic calls from air traffic controllers warning them they were approaching the airport at twice the speed allowed.. Sex Ban on the Airbus A380 1 November, 2007: The A380 may have the world’s first airborne double bed, but it won’t be put to the obvious use if Singapore Airlines has its way: “If couples used our double beds to engage in inappropriate activity, we would politely ask them to desist,” said the company’s Stephen Forshaw.. NASA Wrestles Ripped Solar Panel 30 October, 2007: Spacewalking astronauts bolted a solar power tower to the international space station on Tuesday, completing an ambitious three-day moving process that ended with elation when the beam's giant solar panels began to unfurl.. As Skies Grow Crowded, FAA Preps Air Traffic Control 2.0 29 October, 2007: If you were one of the thousands of Americans stuck at an airport or stranded on a runway this past summer, you're probably not surprised that 2007 is shaping up as the worst year ever for flight delays, with nearly 30 percent of all flights arriving late between January and August.. FAA Expands Air Traffic Education Program 26 October, 2007: The number of prospective air traffic controllers is expected to increase significantly now that nine new colleges and universities have been selected by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to train students to be controllers. Giant Plane Flies Into History 25 October (VIDEO): CNN's Richard Quest reports on the first public flight of the new, giant Airbus A380. Acting FAA Chief Nominated for Administrator 24 October, 2007: A former Topgun Navy fighter pilot who went on to fly commercial jetliners is being nominated to run the Federal Aviation Administration for the next five years.. Shuttle Discovery Blasts Off to International Space Station 23 October, 2007: Seven astronauts blew kisses as they climbed into a fully fueled Discovery for liftoff Tuesday for a backbreakingly difficult space station construction mission, despite a gloomy forecast calling for rain right around launch time.. NASA Refuses to Disclose Air Safety Survey 22 October, 2007: Anxious to avoid upsetting air travelers, NASA is withholding results from an unprecedented national survey of pilots that found safety problems like near collisions and runway interference occur far more frequently than the government previously recognized.. Air Traffic Controllers Fly The Coop 21 October, 2007: Far more veteran air traffic controllers than the government expected have retired since the Bush administration imposed a contract on their union on Labor Day 2006, new data shows.. Man Builds $30,000 Jumbo Jet Simulator 19 October, 2007: John Davis spent eight years and building a Boeing flight simulator in a room in his house and now the hobby has turned into such a full-time.. Shuttle Discovery Cleared For Launch Despite Wing Shield Concerns 18 October, 2007: NASA's senior managers cleared space shuttle Discovery for liftoff Tuesday, overruling a safety group that called for further studies and wing repairs, if necessary, before next week's launch.. PASS President Warns Lawmakers of Dangers in FAA's ADS-B Contract 17 October, 2007: The Professional Airways Systems Specialists (PASS), AFL-CIO, the union that represents FAA technical employees who install, maintain, repair and certify radar, navigation and communication systems equipment, testified today before the House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure, Subcommittee on Aviation, to discuss its concerns regarding the FAA's Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) contract. Delta CEO: Merger May Be in Company's Best Interest 16 October, 2007: The chief executive of Delta Air Lines said Tuesday a merger could be in the best interest of the nation's third-largest carrier, but he did not elaborate on any talks the company may be having.. Airbus Delivers First Superjumbo A380 15 October, 2007: Nearly two years late, Airbus finally delivered its first A380 superjumbo on Monday, a revolutionary behemoth that includes luxury suites equipped with comfy double beds.. Lawmakers Question FAA on Contract 12 October, 2007: Lawmakers on Wednesday questioned aviation regulators' ability to oversee a multibillion-dollar air traffic control system modernization following problems with a much smaller outsourcing deal with Lockheed Martin Corp.. Memphis Air Traffic Control Failure Examined 11 October, 2007: Ron Carpenter and his fellow air traffic controllers were busy keeping more than 200 airplanes on course over seven states when their communication system crashed.. Mold Sickens Atlanta Center ATC 10 October, 2007: The air-traffic controllers who manage one of the nation's busiest air spaces say their building just outside metro Atlanta is making them sick.. Hope Fades That Fossett Cheated Death 9 October, 2007: With winter closing in, efforts to find aviator Steve Fossett have dwindled -- along with hopes that his proven ability to cheat death enabled him to survive a plane crash in the rugged desert of northern Nevada.. AOPA Finds ADS-B Proposal Needs Work 8 October, 2007: AOPA has taken a first look at the FAA's complex new ADS-B proposal, and found plenty of technical and cost issues that will affect general aviation pilots. On-Demand Airline DayJet Begins Service 5 October, 2007: DayJet officially launched Wednesday its on-demand business airline that uses very light jets to shuttle people to five of Florida's regional airports.. A380 Makes First U.S. Stop on Preparatory Tour 3 October, 2007: A test model of the world's largest passenger jet landed Tuesday at Bradley International Airport, the first of three stops this week to prepare the aircraft for U.S. service.. A319 Escapes Disaster After Landing With Brakes On 2 October, 2007: A British jetliner narrowly escaped disaster when the flustered pilot landed with the brakes ON.. Fatal Airplane Crashes Drop 65% 1 October, 2007: After two infamous crashes in 1996 that together killed 375 people, a White House commission told the airline industry and its regulators to reduce the domestic rate of fatal accidents 80 percent over 10 years.. Bush Seeks Changes to Cut U.S. Airline Delays 28 September, 2007: U.S. President George W. Bush directed deputies on Thursday to devise a plan to shorten airline delays, an initiative that could force carriers to change schedules and pay more to use crowded airports at the busiest times of the day.. Delta Scores Atlanta to Shanghai Route 27 September, 2007: While Delta Air Lines' clearance to begin flights between Atlanta and Shanghai, China, got lots of attention Tuesday, the airline is expected Wednesday to announce a bigger overseas expansion from its New York hub.. Radar Fails in Memphis; Hundreds of Flights Affected 26 September, 2007: Air traffic controllers were forced to use their personal cell phones to reroute hundreds of flights Tuesday after the Federal Aviation Administration's Memphis Center lost radar and telephone service for more than two hours, snarling air traffic in the middle of the nation.. Aviation Convention Flies Into Atlanta 25 September, 2007: The 8,000-member National Business Aviation Association kicks off its 60th annual meeting in Atlanta starting Tuesday. The event, runs through Thursday, is expected to attract 30,000 attendees.. Eclipse Aviation Turns To Automotive Industry For Inspiration 24 September, 2007: Nearly a year after winning FAA type certification, Eclipse Aviation CEO Vern Raburn casts blame in a lot of directions when asked why his company has been able to deliver barely 50 small jets-far short of the hundreds he had forecast.. NATCA Cheers House Approval Of FAA Reauthorization Bill 21 September, 2007: The nation's air traffic controller workforce rejoiced at the passage of the House FAA Reauthorization bill, which -- if passed into law -- would provide a glimmer of hope for controllers working under an FAA-imposed contract for over a year.. House Passes FAA Funding Bill 20 September, 2007: But a veto threat from the White House and a different approach from the Senate mean the agency's budget is still up in the air.. Fixing the Air Traffic Mess 19 September, 2007: This summer's record level of flight delays is just the beginning. As our skies become more crowded and airline passengers approach a billion a year, the nation's air traffic control system is close to maxing out its capacity.. New Air Traffic Tower Opens at Dulles 18 September, 2007: Though it has been operational since July, officials at Dulles Airport officially unveiled the brand-new air traffic control tower on Monday.. Mystery Deepens as Search for Millionaire Aviator Continues 17 September, 2007: With the Nevada-based search for missing aviator and adventurer Steve Fossett starting its third week, parallels are being drawn to the mystery of Amelia Earhart's disappearance over the Pacific Ocean 70 years ago.. Plane Crash in Thailand; 60 Reported Killed |
