Author Archive for Airwise News
Air Cargo Demand To Slow From Recent Surge
Demand for air freight, a leading indicator for the strength of world trade, is set to slow in the rest of 2010 and 2011, the International Air Transport Association said on Monday.
BA-Iberia Eyeing 12 Airlines For Expansion
British Airways and Iberia have a list of 12 potential airlines to buy or merge with when their tie-up is complete, BA chief executive Willie Walsh said in Mumbai on Sunday.
Mediation Board Sets Vote For Delta Attendants
An election to determine whether 20,000 flight attendants at Delta Air Lines will be represented by a union will be held starting late this month, the National Mediation Board has announced.
Dangers Of Flying Vary Around The Globe
Flying in the developing world is 13 times more dangerous than flying in first world countries, according to a new study.
Nine Dead As Small Plane Crashes In New Zealand
Nine people have died after a light aircraft used for skydiving crashed in New Zealand’s South Island, police said on Saturday.
UPS Cargo Plane Crashes In Dubai, Two Killed
A Boeing 747-400 cargo plane operated by United Parcel Service crashed shortly after takeoff into a military compound near Dubai’s airport on Friday, killing two crew members, authorities said.
Scientist Questioned In Miami Airport Bomb Scare
A 70-year-old US scientist was detained for questioning at Miami Airport after a suspicious metal canister in his luggage triggered a security scare that shut down airport operations overnight, authorities said on Friday.
Airbus Takes 301 Orders In January-August
European planemaker Airbus sold 301 aircraft and delivered 335 in the first eight months of the year, it said on Friday.
Narrow Escape After Wrong Take Off Runway Used
A British Airways Boeing 777 had a narrow escape after taking off from a runway that was too short for that type of aircraft, an air accident report concluded.
Polar Air Cargo Pleads Guilty In Price Fixing Case
Polar Air Cargo, which is majority owned by Atlas Air Worldwide, has agreed to plead guilty in a price-fixing case and will pay a USD$17.4 million fine, the US Justice Department said on Thursday.
