The US FAA today questioned the accuracy and timeliness of the NASA surveys, which involved phone calls to pilots asking them to recall over the past 2- to 3-months if they’d encountered certain safety issues, for example runway incursions.

The parent of Brazilian carriers Gol and Varig has converted its outstanding options on 34 Boeing 737-800s and signed a new contract covering the acquisition of 40 more of the type for delivery through to 2014.
Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes, parent of budget operator Gol and Varig operator VRG Linhas Aereas, says the deals increase […]

The US Department of Transportation plans to contract with Sensis Corporation to upgrade the company’s Airport Surface Detection Equipment - Model X (ASDE-X)…

the beatroot cites an opinion poll that shows that Christmas in Poland “is a time where family and traditions take precedence over the religious nature.”

Oneworld carrier British Airways (BA) has firmed up its order for 24 Boeing 787-8/9s.
BA initially announced its selection of the 787 as part of its long-haul fleet renewal in September. It also selected Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines to power the aircraft.
The carrier has now firmed an order for eight Boeing 787-8s and 16 […]