FAA Proposes $1.9 Million Fine Against Colgan Air Over Improper Cabin Crew Fire Training
Colgan Air has been assessed $1,892,000 in penalties by the Federal Aviation Administration for operating flights staffed by flight attendants who were not properly trained in the operation of the planes' cabin fire extinguishe...
United Airlines Places A350 and 787 Orders
United Airlines announced today that they have placed firm orders for 25 Airbus A350XWBs and 25 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, in addition to 50 options for 50 additional of each type in the future.
Chile Needs Over 160 New Airliners in Next 20 Years, According to Airbus Report
A new Airbus report forecasts a need for 164 new airliners in Chile's burgeoning travel market through 2030, the airframer announced this week.
Alaska Airlines August Traffic Up 10%
Alaska Airlines on Thursday reported that traffic in August rose 10% and capacity increased 7.1%.
Virginia Plane Crash to Be Investigated by Canadian Authorities
A midair plane crash in Virginia that killed two people will be investigated by Canadian authorities, as both pilots were employees of the US Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board.