April 2010

The Portuguese flag carrier is convinced that independence is the correct course to take.

Mixed in with the unusual, the unfortunate and the unprecedented events in commercial aviation last year were two highly expected developments that did not materialize: A significant slowdown in deliveries of large transport aircraft accompanied by a decrease in production rates.

Boeing and Airbus are under pressure to offer re-engined narrowbodies to match Bombardier’s new jet. Engine makers say they can deliver the savings.

TSA plans massive roll out of airport body scanners in the wake of the failed Christmas Day attack. But cost and throughput have airlines concerned.

In the tug of war between airlines and GDS providers over distribution costs, direct connect could tilt the power balance toward airlines.

Tiger Airways is purring after its IPO, but some wonder whether Singapore Airlines will let it roam.

Can US air traffic controllers and FAA put aside their years of bickering and get on with it?

Modular designs, electric actuation and increased fidelity are advancing the state of the art.

Airlines are offloading their component supply chain management to OEMs and service providers.

When Turkish Airlines launched an advertising campaign last year featuring Hollywood actor Kevin Costner praising its operation and customer service under the tagline "Feel Like a Star," it was clear that it had taken the next step in a strategy that has seen it rise to the top of the charts of fast-growing network carriers.

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