Lockheed Martin (LM) recently completed a key upgrade at the Denver Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC), taking a key step in FAA's Host and Oceanic Computer System Replacement (HOCSR) program and the larger National Airspace System (NAS) modernization effort. LM replaced 14-year-old storage devices, which are part of the Host computer system that performs critical radar and flight management functions and store data used to recreate and analyze unusual air traffic control events.
American has more aircraft families -- eight -- than other U.S. carriers, while Delta, Northwest and US Airways have six families. Southwest has the fewest, one, notes Salomon Smith Barney. Northwest has the greatest number of aircraft types, 13, followed by Delta (12) and Continental (11). Southwest has the fewest, four.
Extra security screening can be accomplished in a private room, as is necessary, under the test model at Baltimore Airport, Transportation Security Administration officials said, revealing that jewelers flying with their merchandise have been glad to use that option.
Rep. James Oberstar (D-Minn.), ranking member of the House Transportation Committee, last week denied he supports DOT Secretary Norman Mineta's decision to use trace detection technology to screen checked bags, and he slammed two airline groups that claimed he did so. Air Transport Association and the Regional Airline Association issued a statement praising Mineta's announcement that using a combination of Explosives Detection Systems and Explosives Trace Detection devices would be used to screen bags once the current interim screening period expires.
American has more aircraft families -- eight -- than other U.S. carriers, while Delta, Northwest and US Airways have six families. Southwest has the fewest, one, notes Salomon Smith Barney. Northwest has the greatest number of aircraft types, 13, followed by Delta (12) and Continental (11). Southwest has the fewest, four.
Mesa lost two bids for Essential Air Service to airlines that require less EAS subsidy. Mesa lost Alamogordo, N.M., to Rio Grande Airways and Show Low, Ariz., to Arizona Airways, which doesn't have an operating certificate. DOT said Alamogordo wanted Rio Grande, and Show Low was "split and did favor Mesa" over Arizona Airways, a charter carrier using nine-seat aircraft and needing a lower subsidy.
Rep. James Oberstar (D-Minn.), ranking member of the House Transportation Committee, last week denied he supports DOT Secretary Norman Mineta's decision to use trace detection technology to screen checked bags, and he slammed two airline groups that claimed he did so. Air Transport Association and the Regional Airline Association issued a statement praising Mineta's announcement that using a combination of Explosives Detection Systems and Explosives Trace Detection devices would be used to screen bags once the current interim screening period expires.
United Parcel Service (UPS) and the Argentinean courier firm Andreani last week signed an agreement to complement UPS's worldwide private mail, express courier, logistics and related services with the Andreani's network of 1,500 distribution points and 4,000 sales outlets throughout Argentina. The enlarged network will improve both the speed and efficiency of dispatches and deliveries and marks Andreani's return to international express courier and mail services.
Japan Airlines and Japan Air System on Friday received the green light from Japan's Fair Trade Commission to proceed with their revised merger plan that will result in the return of nine Haneda Airport slots and a fare reduction. Last month, the government pointed out several concerns about the merger, most specifically related to the domestic passenger market. Both carriers last Tuesday, however, submitted a revised proposal, based on FTC's comments. The airlines will now put the merger up for a vote at their respective annual meetings in June.
Emirates Skycargo plans to enter the booming China market with the introduction of a weekly service to Shanghai. The airline has set a September launch but has yet to receive the green light from the government. ESC, which currently operates four flights a week to Hong Kong using Boeing 747-200Fs, is looking into the possibility of reducing the service by one flight and shifting it to Shanghai.
Delta CEO Leo Mullin plans to become more aggressive this year in addressing competitive battles as well as customer service issues to ensure that his airline returns to profitability in the near future.
The final report by the Taiwan Aviation Safety Council (ASC) on the investigations into the crash of SQ 006 on Oct. 31, 2000, at Taipei Chiang Kai Shek (CKSA) Airport, has drawn negative responses from Singapore Airlines and the Singapore Ministry of Transport (MOT).
DOT could lose a chance to lead the shaping of international policy if it doesn't consider expanding foreign ownership of U.S. carriers, an industry observer says. DOT Secretary Norman Mineta had pushed for establishment of a DOT "think tank" -- a role for experienced Associate Deputy Secretary Jeffrey Shane. But Mineta's recent pullback on ownership will likely make Shane find " there's more tank than think."
Delta CEO Leo Mullin plans to become more aggressive this year in addressing competitive battles as well as customer service issues to ensure that his airline returns to profitability in the near future.
San Francisco International Airport Cargo Development San Francisco International Airport is requesting qualified third-party developers to submit their qualifications and experience for the redevelopment of existing on-airport air cargo facilities in the West Field Cargo Area. Interested parties must be able to demonstrate Minimum Qualification Requirements: 1. Financed or have secured financing for a project of at least $20 Million in design and construction costs within the past five (5) years
New York jet fuel spot prices ended last week at $0.68 per gallon, up 4.5% from the beginning of the week and down 17.3% from a year ago, according to Deutsche Bank Alex. Brown.
Extra security screening can be accomplished in a private room, as is necessary, under the test model at Baltimore Airport, Transportation Security Administration officials said, revealing that jewelers flying with their merchandise have been glad to use that option.
United Parcel Service (UPS) and the Argentinean courier firm Andreani last week signed an agreement to complement UPS's worldwide private mail, express courier, logistics and related services with the Andreani's network of 1,500 distribution points and 4,000 sales outlets throughout Argentina. The enlarged network will improve both the speed and efficiency of dispatches and deliveries and marks Andreani's return to international express courier and mail services.
20 years ago April 27, 1972 -- House Public Works Committee will mark up legislation, passed by the aviation subcommittee, introduced by Chairman Norman Mineta (D-Calif.), to extend by five years FAA's war risk insurance program. 10 years ago April 30, 1992 -- DOT, as part of an effort to negotiate fully liberalized pacts with European nations, seeks comments on its outline of the "basic elements" of an open-skies regime. Five years ago
An American Boeing 757 and Miami center controllers exchanged about 70 messages via data link during a recent flight, marking the first successful test of the controller pilot data link communications system (CPDLC) from an airliner flight deck. "The system performed beautifully," FAA Free Flight Office Director John Thornton told The DAILY. "Everybody was quite pleased with the results of this test."
Pilot hiring is slowly picking up again, but this year's total will be about half of last year's, AIR Inc. President Kit Darby predicts. There were 1,440 new pilot jobs so far this year, with the 2002 total likely to be about 6,000. This compares with more than 12,500 pilots hired in 2001 and a record 19,000 in 2000.
Airports Council International appointed Scott Clements to the board. Bombardier Regional Aircraft named Jeff Mihalic VP-general manager customer services; Barry MacKinnon VP-marketing and analysis; Chris Beaton VP-sales, international, and John Howarth senior adviser to the president. FlightSafety International appointed Scott Tidwell assistant center manager, DFW Learning Center. GE Aircraft Engines named Bradley Mottier president of recently acquired Unison Industries.
U.S. major airlines posted a cumulative $2.1 billion loss in the first quarter, excluding one-time events. "The generously optimistic interpretation of the quarter is that everything got better" compared with the fourth quarter, said UBS Warburg analyst Sam Buttrick. "But that's not saying much."
