October 19, 2016 1:33 pm ET
October 16, 2016 7:51 pm ET -
An Open Market for China? CAAC Administrator Releases Plans for…
The Chinese aviation market changes rapidly. More flights, a greater demand for experienced pilots, and a recent change to English as the main radio language all depict the uniqueness and size of the market. This week Wang Zhinqing, Deputy Administrator…
October 15, 2016 9:28 pm ET -
DOT Ban on Samsung Note 7 Takes Effect
Effective as of October 15, 2016, at 12pm Eastern Time, all Samsung Note 7 devices are banned from commercial aircraft in the United States. The emergency order was issued by the Department of Transportation (DOT), FAA, and the Pipeline and…
October 15, 2016 12:34 pm ET -
Airbus Celebrates 10,000th Aircraft Delivery
On Friday, Airbus delivered its 10,000 aircraft The airplane, 9V-SMF (MSN54), was an Airbus A350-941 with a special sticker to commemorate the occasion. The delivery also has significance in terms of the relationships that the two companies have with each other.…
October 14, 2016 7:44 pm ET -
Mobile Passport: A Faster Way Through Customs and Immigration
As the number of passengers travelling is increasing yearly, it is expected that wait times for customs and immigration are to skyrocket. In the past few years, there has been a push for programs to expedite these processes, with different…
October 13, 2016 5:37 pm ET -
Emirates Chief Executive Backs Qantas’ Australia – United Kingdom Route
This week Emirates CEO, Tim Clarke, spoke highly of the a potential non-stop route between Perth and London. Clarke said the route would be a "smart thing to do" leading to, perhaps, a few raised eyebrows across the airline industry. Visiting Australia this week Clarke…