On Aug. 9, independent aviation consultancy firm IBA unveiled a new Freighter Advisory practice group, citing a “surge” in freight volumes in the first half of 2017.
Classified guidance sent by the Pentagon to certain U.S. military bases detailing how to counter small unmanned aircraft systems appears aimed at addressing concerns.
The Kansas Department of Transportation is deploying what it calls the U.S.' first statewide Unmanned Traffic Management initiative for use by the state’s 137 public-use airports.
Malaysia Airlines Berhad is continuing to negotiate with various vendors to obtain acceptable terms for new and used aircraft to grow its widebody aircraft fleet.
Rockwell Collins continues not to comment on an alleged offer to be acquired by United Technologies Corp. (UTC), officials told the packed Jefferies 2017 Industrials Conference in New York.
Organizations representing manufacturers of small unmanned air vehicles and those operating them have criticized a UK government report into the risks associated with collisions between the systems and manned aircraft.
The U.S. District Court of New York has issued a permanent injunction striking down noise and access restrictions for East Hampton Airport in the Empire State.
Swiss International Air Lines operated the first commercial Bombardier CS100 service into London City Airport Aug. 8, opening up new growth opportunities for the space-constrained airport.
The carrier recently created a new position to build its presence , naming Annabel Chang as vice president-Bay Area. Chang formerly worked for the San Francisco-based rides-haring company Lyft.
A group including several U.S. airlines, airports and companies associated with tourism has urged Congress to reaffirm U.S. open-skies agreements with Persian Gulf emirates.
New measures may include prohibitions on anyone passing through domestic security checkpoints without a valid boarding pass; liquid/gel limitations; implementation of biometric ID checks; and full-body scans.
To list an event, send information in calendar format to Donna Thomas at [email protected]. For a complete list of Aviation Week Network’s upcoming events, and to register, visit www.aviationweek.com/events (Bold type indicates new calendar listing.) Aug. 8-9—2017 ACI-NA/AAAE Airport Safety Management Systems Workshop, Minneapolis, Minnesota, http://www.aci-na.org/event/8374
The flying public may not be so interested in it—yet—but pilotless commercial airplanes could be a boon to the aerospace industry and some financial analysts see a natural evolution in that direction coming.
Labor groups have reiterated their objection to the U.S. Transportation Department tentatively approving a foreign air carrier permit for Norwegian UK.
