American Airlines said it experienced “a system-wide network outage” Tuesday that affected its ability to access numerous computer systems, not just its reservation system.
New research by Amadeus has revealed that Europe has the highest concentration of low-cost traffic, representing 38% of total air travel compared to 30% in North America.
US airlines posted a 79.6% on-time arrival rate in the month of February, down from 86.2% posted in February 2012, and down slightly from January 2013 81% rate.
US Airways has received FAA certification on its widebody Airbus A330 aircraft for SafeRoute, a set of four flight deck applications that will provide enhanced operational safety and efficiency in all phases of flight as part of the FAA’s NextGen implementation program.
Spring Airlines Japan has selected UTC Aerospace Systems supply wheels and brakes for 20 new Boeing 737-800s, citing the company’s ability to provide full carbon-brake MRO services at its Hong Kong center as a significant factor in its decision.
American Airlines initiated a system-wide ground delay Tuesday afternoon owing to problems with its reservation system, likely leading to hundreds of canceled flights and thousands of stranded passengers.
Southern Air Holdings, parent of Southern Air, has emerged from US Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and has completed its mandatory financial restructuring.
Air France’s new regional operation, HOP! has been well received by customers and staff, but it is too early to tell if it will translate into profits.
The US National Transportation Safety Board is sending a team of investigators to assist the government of Indonesia in the investigation of Saturday’s Lion Air 737-800 crash.
