Brexit aviation deal "˜likely"™ due to threat to UK-EU flying
The trade body representing UK airlines says there is a clear incentive for a deal to be struck to remove uncertainty over flights between Britain and the EU during Brexit negotiations. The reaction came from the head of Airlines UK after the Sunday Times reported on the possible impact of Brexit on the UK airline […]
Budget airlines ‘could soon pay you to fly with them’
Flights with budget carriers could get even cheaper after it was predicted that low-cost airlines might stop charging passengers altogether "“ and instead start paying them to come on board. The suggestion was made by the head of the Icelandic airline WOW, which has been shaking up the aviation industry on both sides of the […]
New aviation director at Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport presents plan update to board
Michael Conner, the new director of aviation for Rick Husband International Airport, presented an update on the airport"™s master plan during his first Airport Advisory Board of the City of Amarillo earlier this week. Drafts of the master plan have been reviewed by airport staff, Conner said Monday, and they are currently reviewing the Airport […]
Aviation’s concerns ‘high on the radar’ as UK negotiates Brexit
The UK government is «taking seriously» aviation industry concerns about Brexit, transport secretary Chris Grayling has declared. Speaking at an Aviation Club luncheon yesterday, Grayling said the sector «is very high on the government’s radar» in negotiations with Brussels. He also affirmed that ministers remained «very committed» to a third runway at London Heathrow and […]
Europe"™s airports warn of Brexit risks
The European airport industry has again warned about the potential impact of Brexit on European air transport, underlining the risks of a no-deal scenario. The European airport industry has again warned about the potential impact of Brexit on European air transport, connectivity and the wider economy during a public hearing on the subject in the […]
Could a solution to reducing aviation emissions be found in the Arabian Desert?
The aviation industry is a major source of greenhouse gas emissions. In 2011, aviation contributed around 3% of Australia’s emissions. Despite improvements in efficiency, global aviation emissions are expected to grow 70% by 2020 from 2005. While the industry is seeking new renewable fuel sources, growing biofuels takes up valuable land and water that could […]
Airport chief tells Government to look beyond Heathrow in upcoming aviation strategy
The Government"™s forthcoming aviation strategy should not focus solely on expansion at Heathrow, a major airport group has said. Charlie Cornish, chief executive of Manchester Airports Group, said he had been engaged in talks with ministers for the past 18 months ahead of the publication of the country"™s airport strategy later this year. Mr Cornish […]
Canada And Thailand Expand Aviation Agreement
Canada and Thailand have signed an updated air-transport agreement that removes limits on the airlines that can fly between the countries, and the cities they can serve. Under the new agreement, which follows a previous 1989 accord, Thai and Canadian carriers can fly an aggregate of 21 flights per week to either country. Of these […]
Alaskan volcano erupts again, leading to aviation warning
An Alaskan volcano that has erupted several times since last year spewed an ash cloud up to 30,000 feet, leading to an aviation warning. The Bogoslof volcano erupted Saturday, sending ash over the Aleutians Islands, the Alaska Volcano Observatory (AVO) said. It "remains at a heightened state of unrest and in an unpredictable condition, and […]
The Airbus month in review: June 2017
Airbus marked a busy June with 138 aircraft ordered from its A320 and A330 families by airlines and leasing companies "“ including high-profile announcements made at the Paris Air Show "“ while delivering 64 jetliners during the month in the A320, A330 and A350 XWB product range. Leading the new business in June was the […]
