Cathay Pacific Becomes First Asian Airline to order 777X
On Friday, Boeing and Cathay Pacific announced an order for 21 of the manufacturers new 777-9X aircraft. With the order, Cathay Pacific becomes the first airline in Asia to order the new type.
FAA Administrator Babbitt Resigns After Drunk Driving Arrest
In a statement published by the FAA late Tuesday afternoon, the agency's Administrator Randy Babbitt announced his resignation. Babbitt had been arrested for drunk driving over the weekend.
US and EU Reach Aviation Safety Agreement
The European Union on Tuesday announced that it had reached a cooperation agreement with the United States regarding civil aviation safety.
KLM CEO Pledges to Keep Airline’s Brand Identity, Hints Alitalia May Join Air France-KLM
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines CEO Peter Hartman says the airline will not give up its brand to merge with Air France and indicates Alitalia may soon join Air France-KLM.
Kingfisher Must Win Bankers’ Permission To Fly Again, Minister Says
India's aviation minister warned grounded Kingfisher that the debt-laden carrier will need to get clearance from its bankers to fly again.