Aviation group releases reference guide
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA)’s Air Traffic Services (ATS) recently released a guide addressing ATS frequently asked questions. The guide, Pocket Reference for Flight Planning...
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Record for lowest fatality rate for European airlines set in 2016
In 2016, airline fatalities in Europe dropped to a record low, according to a review by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The 2017 Annual Safety Review examined 11 aviation groups. EAS...
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Aviation groups urge Congress to continue fuel-replacement initiative
Members of seven aviation organizations recently sent a letter to Congress urging the continuation of the Piston Aviation Fuels Initiative (PAFI). PAFI tests and evaluates unleaded fuel replacements ...
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Former FAA chief operating officers urge House to support air-traffic-control reform
Three former Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) chief operating officers (COOs) recently sent a letter to Rep. Bill Shuster (R-PA), chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee...
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Council launches 2017 survey of airline employees
Airports Council International (ACI) recently launched its annual Employee Survey for Customer Experience (ECE), which is used to determine airports’ level of customer service. “Airports have l...
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Rockwell Collins debuts management tools for airline business
Avionics along with information technology company Rockwell Collins recently debuted ARINC PaxLink, a passenger service system with a suite of business management tools. “ARINC PaxLink provides a...
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House holds hearing on Federal Aviation Administration reform
The U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure recently held a hearing on Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reform. The hearing, “Building a 21st Century Inf...
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American Airlines May airline passenger miles reached nearly 20 billion
American Airlines Group’s May total revenue passenger miles were 19.9 billion, a record and 2.6 percent higher than May 2016. An airline’s traffic, or revenue passenger miles, is measured by ea...
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American Airlines to invest $1.6 billion in LAX
Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) recently announced American Airlines will invest more than $1.6 billion over the next 15 years in Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). “This investment will ...
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Airline organizations to provide aerodrome training
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and Airports Council International (ACI) recently agreed to provide aerodrome training services to their more than 2,100 collective members. The...
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IATA names Goh new chairman
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) recently named Goh Choon Phong chairman of the IATA board of governors, replacing Willie Walsh. Goh, CEO of Singapore Airlines, began his term fol...
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Democrats offer alternative plan for air traffic control
U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Democrats have rejected President Donald Trump’s proposal to separate the nation’s air traffic control (ATC) system from the Federal Aviat...
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AOPA expresses concern with Trump’s characterization of air traffic control system
Mark Baker, CEO of Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), recently disagreed with President Donald Trump’s comments that the nation’s air traffic control (ATC) system is outdated and broke...
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Pilots’ association releases $2.5 million to support JetBlue contract negotiations
The Air Line Pilots Association International (ALPA) recently released $2.5 million from its $47 million Major Contingency Fund to support JetBlue Airways’ contract negotiations. JetBlue’s 3,4...
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IATA adopts resolution to modernize air cargo industry
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) recently adopted a resolution at its 73rd annual general meeting aimed at modernizing the air cargo industry. The resolution is based on the World...
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Rep. Shuster, Sen. Thune commend Trump’s air traffic control reform
President Donald Trump and Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao recently released plans for United States Air Traffic Control (ATC) reform; a move which was lauded by Rep. Bill Shuster (...
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IATA encourages Latin America to address infrastructure problems
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) recently encouraged governments in Latin America to apply Smarter Regulation principles and address infrastructure issues. Passenger demand in Lat...
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Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport application approved by U.S. Customs
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently approved Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)’s application for the Reimbursable Services Program. The program allows airport...
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Air passenger traffic grew nearly 11 percent in April, according to IATA
Reflecting the largest year-over-year growth in six years, air passenger traffic increased demand by 10.7 percent in April when compared to April 2016, according to the International Air Transport Ass...
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Federal Aviation Administration awards $527 million in grant funds to improve airport infrastructure
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently awarded $527.8 million in airport infrastructure grants to 584 airports as part of the FAA’s Airport Improvement Program (AIP). Each year, the A...
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