Emirates is rumored to have finalized a deal with Boeing for the purchase of 787-9 and 787-10 Dreamliners. The companies are planning to announce the news at Dubai Air Show in November 2017, the "Puget Sound Business Journal" writes. ... Read more
Spirit Airlines: deemed for cancellations, praised for costs
Among its latest financial results of June 2017, the US ultra-low cost carrier Spirit Airlines reported an increase in traffic. However, the airline is unsuccessful at banishing its “known-for-delays” label as confirmed by the latest occurrence of July 18. ... Read more
Aviation Management: On the crossroads of aviation careers
Aviation Management might be a first step for some but also provide a new career path to seasoned pilots. ... Read more
Bombardier’s Global 7000 surpasses 500 flight test hours
Bombardier announced that its Global 7000 aircraft flight test program is progressing as planned and has surpassed the 500-hour milestone. With three flight test vehicles (FTVs) in flight testing and two remaining FTVs to join shortly, the Global 7000 aircraft program is on track to meet the aircraft's targeted entry-into-service in the second half of 2018. ... Read more
US ends the laptop ban with Saudi Arabia becoming the last airline whose customers are now – again – allowed to carry their laptops and other electronic devices on board US-bound flights. ... Read more
Emirates and low-cost sister carrier flydubai entered an extensive partnership agreement to leverage each company’s network to scale up their operations and accelerate growth, without merging the management. ... Read more
The A350-1000 test aircraft, MSN065, successfully completed the hot weather tests at the Al Ain International airport. ... Read more
Mesa Airlines Reaches New Pilot Collective Bargaining Agreement
Mesa Airlines announces that its pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA), ratified a new four-year collective bargaining agreement. The agreement will be implemented in coordination with ALPA. ... Read more
EU Court of Justice rules: 65-years old pilot was fired legally
On July 5, 2017 European Union Court of Justice announced its ruling in the Lufthansa vs. a pilot case, stating that the airline legally fired a pilot as soon as he turned 65 years old. The EU Court of Justice is the highest-ranking court in Europe, making this decision final and mandatory to all European carriers. ... Read more
What works to stop a violent outburst at an airport counter? ... Read more
