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EU will stay the course on security regulations
September 28, 2006, 10:01 AM
October 2006

Despite the dramatic August 10 revelation of a terrorist plot to blow up transatlantic airliners departing from the UK, European Union (EU) transport officials have not accelerated their plans to rework the existing EC2320 aviation security regulations.

Sikorsky strike drags on after a tense week
September 28, 2006, 9:58 AM
February 26, 2006

The two sides in the Sikorsky factory strike are no closer to resolving their differences after nearly a week of tense picketing.

Bell 417 plays hide and peek
September 28, 2006, 9:55 AM
February 26, 2006

Coming off what CEO Mike Redenbaugh called “Bell’s best year in decades,” the company plans to unveil–literally–a new light helicopter this morning at 11:30 a.m. here at Heli-Expo.

FAA begins rulemaking process to extend runway safety margins
September 28, 2006, 9:54 AM
October 2006

The FAA has decided to create a new rule to mandate a 15-percent runway landing safety margin for commercial operators instead of trying to impose the requirement via a policy letter and changes to operations specifications.

European operators await frax rule changes
September 28, 2006, 8:59 AM
October 2006

The U.S. DOT’s unwillingness to ease unpopular restrictions on foreign charter operators flying into the U.S. is jeopardizing moves on the other side of the Atlantic to reform rules covering fractional ownership.

New traffic control rule threatens RJ ops at LGA
September 28, 2006, 8:53 AM
October 2006

A new traffic control rule proposed by the FAA for New York La Guardia Airport would replace the current system of slot allocation with “operating authorizations,” a mechanism that would allow the authority to exclude airlines that fly too many regional jets.

Judge overturns Mesaba ruling
September 28, 2006, 8:50 AM
October 2006

A federal district court judge struck a severe blow to the management of Mesaba Airlines last month when he overturned an earlier bankruptcy court ruling that gave the company permission to reject its labor contracts with its pilots, mechanics and flight attendants.

Mesa Air Group now taking aim at Hawaii’s airways less traveled
September 28, 2006, 8:46 AM
October 2006

Mesa Air Group has now taken aim at a less visible target within the inter-island Hawaiian market, much to the dismay of incumbent turboprop stalwarts Island Air and Pacific Wings. By agreeing to enter a new code-share deal last month with Kona-based Mokulele Airlines, Mesa’s go!

China Orders Numbers 145 and 190 from Embraer Menu
September 28, 2006, 8:42 AM
October 2006

Brazilian manufacturer Embraer recently announced the sale of 50 ERJ 145s and another 50 Embraer E190s to HNA Group, the fourth largest airline company in the People’s Republic of China. The deal is said to be valued at $2.7 billion.

Flybe IPO Hopes To Raise More Than $189 Million
September 28, 2006, 8:36 AM
October 2006

Flybe, the UK-based low-cost carrier that took delivery of its first Embraer E195 last month, plans to go public next year with the goal of raising between $141 million and $189 million.

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