It’s one of those bizarre quirks that the airline industry finds itself this spring with two 787s needing to get off the ground. No one doubted the 787 aircraft’s return to service. But the flight path remains less certain for Resolution 787, IATA’s application with the US Transportation Department to approve an agreement that would establish the framework for its New Distribution Capability (NDC).

Caption, November 29, 1978: Additions to Braniff International’s fleet of intercontinental McDonnell Douglas DC-8-62s will be equipped with Atlantic Aviation’s “wide-body look” interior system, as seen here on one of their eight -62s already outfitted.

In the Dec. 18, 1972 edition of TWA’s Today employee newspaper, an article announced a new security device being deployed at New York’s LaGuardia Airport. The X-ray equipment was called “Saferay” and it was used to view carry-on luggage and parcels.

Airline history has lost an advocate

Olympic Airways began flying in 1957 under the ownership of shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis. He offered free DC-3 flights to travelers to ease their fear of flying. Olympic began flying its first jet aircraft service in 1960 with de Havilland Comets, and soon after began codesharing with British European Airways.

With a fleet of more than 190 aircraft flying to 120 destinations in more than 60 countries around the world, Emirates continues its growth trajectory. Over 1,000 Emirates flights depart Dubai and Emirates flights account for nearly 40% of all flight movements in and out of Dubai International Airport. Tim Clark talks about managing future growth of what is already a massive operation.

EU ETS puts a disproportionate cost on small aviation operators.

Boeing’s redesign of the 787’s lithium ion system takes a multi-layered approach, but also adds weight.