- Russian Airlines Likely to Refuse to Pay EU Gas Emission Fees[Oct. 10, 2011]
Russia will take steps to prevent domestic airlines from paying fees to the European Union (EU) for producing air pollution, the Transportation Ministry said Monday.
- U.S. Regulators Want Closer Look at Air Slot Deal[Oct. 12, 2011]
The Justice Department says it wants to take a closer look at a deal that would allow US Airways to expand its flights at Reagan National Airport in Washington.
- Airbus Workers Strike at Four German Plants[Oct. 07, 2011]
Thousands of Airbus workers have staged walkouts in Germany in an action organised by the IG Metall union.
- Virgin Atlantic Announces Pact to Develop Low-Carbon Jet Fuel[Oct. 11, 2011]
Virgin Atlantic said Tuesday it partnered New Zealand-based energy company LanzaTech to develop a low-carbon jet fuel in India for use in its passenger planes.
- Canada Says Air Canada Strike Won't Be Tolerated[Oct. 10, 2011]
The Canadian government was considering its options on Monday but made it clear that a strike at Air Canada would not be tolerated after flight attendants at the country's biggest carrier issued a 72-hour strike notice.
- Air Travellers in Germany May Face Turbulent Week[Oct. 10, 2011]
Air passengers in Germany may face delays this week due to separate actions by ground handling staff and possibly by air traffic controllers.
- Jetstar Strikers Announce "No Weigh Day"[Oct. 11, 2011]
Australian Services Union says Jetstar check-in staff will take industrial action this Friday by refusing to charge excess baggage for travellers.
- Jetstar Fire Helped Expose Fault in Airbus Aircraft[Oct. 07, 2011]
A fire in the cockpit of a Jetstar Airbus A330 was due to a production fault and was among a number of incidents that prompted an Airbus push to replace 1,500 aircraft windscreens worldwide, a new report shows.
- Japan Airlines Long-Haul 787s to Feature 186 Seats[Oct. 10, 2011]
Japan Airlines (JAL) has unveiled the cabin configuration for the Boeing 787s that it will operate on its international long-haul services.
- Engine Problems Force Qantas Flight to Turn Back[Oct. 06, 2011]
A Qantas jet has suffered another Rolls-Royce engine malfunction shortly after take-off from a regional airport in Western Australia.