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RAA Convention 2006: Island Air ducks under the radar while heavyweights fight fare war

As Aloha and Hawaiian Airlines drew the battle lines in preparation for Mesa Air Group’s planned June 9 incursion on their jealously guarded pieces of isla

September 19, 2006

After C Series setback, Bombardier turns to CRJ family for inspiratioin

There’s no denying that Bombardier’s commercial aircraft business has reached a crossroads, and that a still ailing airline industry will dictate the direc

September 19, 2006

RAA Convention 2006: Eastern programs find their stride as Western firms ponder next move

Antonov An-148–With certification by Russian civil aviation authorities imminent, the first airpl

September 19, 2006

RAA Convention 2006: Regionals fine-tune cost strategies in wake of European recovery

The time has come to forget industry recovery and talk instead of progress, said European Regions Airline Association (ERA) president Antonis Simigdalas in

September 19, 2006

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RAA Convention 2006: Embraer 195 approval will mark end of one era and beginning of another

Although it will mark the formal market introduction of the last and largest E-Jet, the scheduled July certification of the 108-seat Embraer 195 by no mean

September 19, 2006

RAA Convention 2006: RAA hurries to wait for word on FAA’s funding proposal

Like most segments of the aviation industry, regional airlines have cast their collective eyes on topic number one of late–how to finance the FAA.

September 19, 2006

RAA Convention 2006: CRJ fires traced to change in terminal insulation material

A subtle change in the material used in an electrical component caused seven fires in Bombardier CRJs, according to an NTSB recommendation released on Marc

September 19, 2006

Chautauqua To Fly RJs for Continental

Continental Airlines last month accepted a bid from Indianapolis-based Chautauqua Airlines to fly at least 69 regional jets slated for withdrawal from its

Aircraft

September 19, 2006

Go! To Launch June 9

Jonathan Ornstein’s mission to sink at least one of Hawaii’s two major airlines officially begins June 9, when Mesa Air Group’s new Go! subsidiary starts f

September 19, 2006

Compass Plan Hinges on May 3 Vote

Northwest Airlines’ plans for a new regional subsidiary all hinge upon a May 3 tally of votes cast by its pilots on a new tentative contract that would all

September 19, 2006

MidAtlantic Closes for Good

US Airways plans to transfer the last of the assets of MidAtlantic Airways to Republic Airways on May 28, marking an inauspicious end to what once formed t

September 19, 2006

NYC Schedule Takes Off

US Helicopter’s (USH) scheduled service between Manhattan’s Wall Street heliport and JFK Airport carried 335 passengers during its first week of operation.

Rotorcraft

September 19, 2006

Fuel Tank Proposal Comments Due

May 8 is the comment deadline for a notice of proposed rulemaking to incorporate technology to reduce flammability exposure in transport aircraft fuel tank

Aircraft

September 18, 2006

Embraer Reveals Bizav Support Plans

Embraer’s support plans for its business aircraft customers include announcing this month details of first-time authorized service centers in Africa and th

September 18, 2006

Embraer plans more business jets

Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer left no doubt that it plans to become a major player in the business aviation market over the next decade.

Aircraft

September 18, 2006

Negotiations to continue for Mesaba, employees

The judge overseeing the Chapter 11 bankruptcy case of Minneapolis-based Mesaba Airlines ruled last month that the airline may not unilaterally cancel the

September 15, 2006

Euro Bizav Traffic To Grow 50 Percent

A report issued last month by Eurocontrol projects that over the next 10 years Europe’s fleet of turbine business aircraft will grow by about 4 percent ann

ATC

September 15, 2006

News Update: Buttrell Quits Comair

Fred Buttrell resigned his position as president of Delta subsidiary Comair in late May, days after a bankruptcy court judge rejected the airline’s request

September 15, 2006

News Update: Embraer Takes Back Wing Work

This month will mark the end of Kawasaki Aeronautica do Brasil’s wing production in Gaviao Peixoto, Brazil, as the company transfers work packages for the

September 15, 2006

News Update: ASA To Lose ATRs

Delta Air Lines has decided to allow the leases to lapse on Atlantic Southeast Airlines’ ATR 72s, spelling the end of the fleet by June 30 of next year, ac

September 15, 2006

Air Transport

News and issues relating to international air transport and cargo carriers, national airlines and regional airlines, including aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

Latest

RAA Convention 2006: Island Air ducks under the radar while heavyweights fight fare war

As Aloha and Hawaiian Airlines drew the battle lines in preparation for Mesa Air Group’s planned June 9 incursion on their jealously guarded pieces of isla

After C Series setback, Bombardier turns to CRJ family for inspiratioin

There’s no denying that Bombardier’s commercial aircraft business has reached a crossroads, and that a still ailing airline industry will dictate the direc

RAA Convention 2006: Eastern programs find their stride as Western firms ponder next move

Antonov An-148–With certification by Russian civil aviation authorities imminent, the first airpl

RAA Convention 2006: Regionals fine-tune cost strategies in wake of European recovery

The time has come to forget industry recovery and talk instead of progress, said European Regions Airline Association (ERA) president Antonis Simigdalas in

Videos

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RAA Convention 2006: Embraer 195 approval will mark end of one era and beginning of another

Although it will mark the formal market introduction of the last and largest E-Jet, the scheduled July certification of the 108-seat Embraer 195 by no mean

RAA Convention 2006: RAA hurries to wait for word on FAA’s funding proposal

Like most segments of the aviation industry, regional airlines have cast their collective eyes on topic number one of late–how to finance the FAA.

RAA Convention 2006: CRJ fires traced to change in terminal insulation material

A subtle change in the material used in an electrical component caused seven fires in Bombardier CRJs, according to an NTSB recommendation released on Marc

Chautauqua To Fly RJs for Continental

Continental Airlines last month accepted a bid from Indianapolis-based Chautauqua Airlines to fly at least 69 regional jets slated for withdrawal from its

Go! To Launch June 9

Jonathan Ornstein’s mission to sink at least one of Hawaii’s two major airlines officially begins June 9, when Mesa Air Group’s new Go! subsidiary starts f

Compass Plan Hinges on May 3 Vote

Northwest Airlines’ plans for a new regional subsidiary all hinge upon a May 3 tally of votes cast by its pilots on a new tentative contract that would all

MidAtlantic Closes for Good

US Airways plans to transfer the last of the assets of MidAtlantic Airways to Republic Airways on May 28, marking an inauspicious end to what once formed t

NYC Schedule Takes Off

US Helicopter’s (USH) scheduled service between Manhattan’s Wall Street heliport and JFK Airport carried 335 passengers during its first week of operation.

Fuel Tank Proposal Comments Due

May 8 is the comment deadline for a notice of proposed rulemaking to incorporate technology to reduce flammability exposure in transport aircraft fuel tank

Embraer Reveals Bizav Support Plans

Embraer’s support plans for its business aircraft customers include announcing this month details of first-time authorized service centers in Africa and th

Embraer plans more business jets

Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer left no doubt that it plans to become a major player in the business aviation market over the next decade.

Negotiations to continue for Mesaba, employees

The judge overseeing the Chapter 11 bankruptcy case of Minneapolis-based Mesaba Airlines ruled last month that the airline may not unilaterally cancel the

Euro Bizav Traffic To Grow 50 Percent

A report issued last month by Eurocontrol projects that over the next 10 years Europe’s fleet of turbine business aircraft will grow by about 4 percent ann

News Update: Buttrell Quits Comair

Fred Buttrell resigned his position as president of Delta subsidiary Comair in late May, days after a bankruptcy court judge rejected the airline’s request

News Update: Embraer Takes Back Wing Work

This month will mark the end of Kawasaki Aeronautica do Brasil’s wing production in Gaviao Peixoto, Brazil, as the company transfers work packages for the

News Update: ASA To Lose ATRs

Delta Air Lines has decided to allow the leases to lapse on Atlantic Southeast Airlines’ ATR 72s, spelling the end of the fleet by June 30 of next year, ac

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