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Aircell Wireless Internet OK’d for 757-200
February 6, 2012 - 4:35am

With support from StandardAero’s Springfield, Ill. completion facility, Associated Air Center of Love Field, Texas, has won a supplemental type certificate (STC) for installation of an Aircell ATG 5000 wireless Internet package on a Boeing 757-200.

“In-flight connectivity is critical to manage the lightning-fast pace under which today’s global businesses operate,” said Associated v-p and general manager Troy Jonas.
Hungary’s Malev Ceases Operations
February 3, 2012 - 9:45am
Malev Boeing 737

Hungarian flag carrier Malev ceased all flying operations as of 6 a.m. Budapest time today, becoming the second carrier in a week to fall victim to European austerity measures. On January 27 Spanair stopped flying after a rescue deal with Qatar Airways collapsed. A year earlier the Catalonian government approved a €10.5 million loan to help sustain the cash-strapped airline, but those efforts proved futile.
Spirit Airlines Wages War of Words Over DOT Rules
February 1, 2012 - 5:34pm
Side view of Spirit Airlines A319

Low-fare carrier Spirit Airlines continued its public criticism of new U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) passenger-protection rules, drawing a rebuke from a U.S. senator. The airline also faced a new fine from the DOT over its handling of complaints lodged by passengers with disabilities.
American To Slash Employee Costs by $1.25 Billion
February 1, 2012 - 3:21pm
American Boeing 737-800

In a February 1 letter to American Airlines employees, company chairman and CEO Thomas Horton identified $1.25 billion in annual employee-related cost reductions—estimated to involve between 12,000 and 14,000 job cuts—among a list of some $2 billion worth of annual cost-savings initiatives that include restructuring debt and leases, grounding of older airplanes and improving supplier contracts.
Communities Bet Subsidies Will Land More Air Service
February 1, 2012 - 1:25am

As the Department of Transportation’s Small Community Air Service Development Program (SCASD) enters its 10th year, two communities hope their share of $14.9 million in grants awarded in 2011 will help them land new flights.

SCASD came into being in April 2000 as part of the Wendell H. Ford Aviation Investment and Reform Act for the 21st Century (AIR-21) as a way to offer grants to help smaller communities improve air service.
Transport Workers Union, Objecting to AMR’s Hiring of Bain, Picket Romney Campaign
January 28, 2012 - 12:13pm
TWU workers protest outside Univision forum

Members of the Transport Workers Union (TWU) picketed GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney during the days leading up to the Florida primary election on January 31.
Lufthansa Private Jet Coming to North America
January 24, 2012 - 3:30pm

Lufthansa announced yesterday it will introduce its Lufthansa Private Jet service to the North American market on February 1 through an expanded relationship with fractional provider NetJets. The new service will build on the existing Lufthansa Private Jet service in Europe, which is done in conjunction with NetJets Europe.
EASA Orders Airbus A380 Wing Inspections
January 23, 2012 - 9:34am
A380 wing

In what stands as approximately the 40th airworthiness directive (AD) affecting the Airbus A380, the EASA mandated inspections and possibly repairs on the double-decker’s wing rib feet last Friday after operators found cracks on several aircraft. The AD applies to 20 of the 68 A380s in service.
Cargo Carriers Association Sides with FAA on Duty Rule
January 19, 2012 - 3:55pm

The Cargo Airline Association (CAA), representing air cargo carriers in the U.S., has sided with the FAA in a lawsuit brought against the agency by UPS pilots over its flight crew member duty and rest rule, issued December 21.
Airline Indicators Soften, Slow Growth Seen for 2012
January 18, 2012 - 9:39pm
Eurocontrol Maastricht Upper Area Control Center

Airline passenger, freight and traffic numbers softened toward the end of 2011, reflecting the ongoing weak global economy. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expects the slow growth to continue this year.

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