Transportation Secretary Receives Recommendations on How to Address US Aviation Challenges
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood on Wednesday received recommendations from a federal advisory committee on how to address challenges faced by the U.S. aviation industry.
Boeing Delivers Refurbished E-4B ‘Doomsday Plane’ to US Air Force
One of the Air Force's four "Doomsday Planes" has been returned to service following an eleven month overhaul by Boeing.
FAA Hits Brakes on 787 Certification Until Cause of Fire Investigated
The Federal Aviation Administration on Friday said it has no plans to resume certification testing of Boeing's 787 Dreamliner aircraft until it fully understands what caused an incident on Tuesday.
Saudi Arabian Airlines to Become First Middle Eastern Member of SkyTeam
Saudi Arabian Airlineson Monday signed an agreement to join SkyTeam in 2012. The airline will be SkyTeam's first member from the Middle East, adding 35 new destinations to the alliance network.
Spain Air Traffic Could Double by 2030, Says Airbus
A new forecast released on Wednesday by European aircraft manufacturer Airbus suggests air traffic in Spain will almost double by 2030, requiring Spanish airlines to buy as many as 400 new passenger planes over the next 20 years.