Boeing has started final assembly of the second of six flight test aircraft for the 787 programme, passing a critical milestone after months of production delays.
The arrival of the second 787’s subassemblies from six major suppliers also marked another critical step, with each of the sections in much healthier shape than previous shipments.
“The […]

Management at American Airlines and negotiators at the carrier’s pilot union have agreed to a negotiating schedule after trading divergent proposals for timeline to reach a new contract deal.
Earlier this week the negotiating team for the Allied Pilots Association (APA) sent a timeline to American’s management that requested that discussions with assistance from the […]

US lawyers have negotiated a $200 million settlement against British Airways and Virgin Atlantic Airways after passengers filed a class action suit in the wake of the carriers’ participation in anti-competitive behaviour over fuel surcharges.
Law firm Cohen, Milstein, Hausfeld Toll says the settlement will provide £73.5 million ($144 million) for UK purchasers and […]

Outstanding issues raised by the 2005 merger of America West Airlines and US Airways - and the possibility that they will not be resolved in the near term…

Former JetBlue chief executive David Neeleman is continuing discussions with Brazilian civil aviation authorities and carriers with an eye on developing…