Air Traffic Control Strike Grounds Flights Across Belgium
Hundreds of flights across Belgium were cancelled on Tuesday afternoon after air traffic controllers went on a sudden, wild strike, officials said.
China Airlines to Plead Guilty, Pay $40 Million Fine in U.S. Price Fixing
Taiwan-based China Airlines agreed to plead guilty and to pay a $40 million criminal fine for its role in a conspiracy to fix prices in the air transportation industry, the U.S. Department of Justice announced on Monday.
FAA Looks to Fine Evergreen More Than $4 Million for Improper Training
The FAA is seeking to fine Evergreen International Airlines over $4m for allowing pilots to operate aircraft on commercial operations with incorrect training.
Boeing, Air China Announce Order For Four Boeing 777-300ERs
Boeing and Air China on Monday announced an order for four 777-300ERs for $1.1 billion at current list prices.
Southwest Airlines to Aquire AirTran Airways for Approximately $1.4 Billion
Southwest Airlines on early Monday morning announced that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement with AirTran Airways to acquire the airline for nearly $1.4 billion.