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Archive for 2008/06


Lithuania: Missile Defence Alternative?

Lituanica writes about rumors that Lithuania has offered to deploy elements of the U.S. anti-missile shield, “as an alternative to Poland.”

Resurrected MK Airlines looks towards fleet renewal

Upgrading its fleet with more fuel-efficient aircraft remains central to the long-term business plan for MK Airlines, the UK cargo carrier that resumed flights on 20 June - 10 days after being forced into administration.
The resumption was made possible after a deal on initial funding for the carrier was reached with Transatlantic Aviation […]

Air New Zealand saves fuel in San Francisco trial

Air New Zealand estimates that its participation in a tailored arrivals trial at San Francisco International airport has saved it an estimated 22,000kg (48,500lb)…

Airbus and Boeing differ on biofuel development timeframe

Airbus and Boeing have different expectations as to when biofuels will become commercially viable for aircraft, with the European airframer more cautious…

UK pilot union faces strike threat from own staff over pensions

Workers at UK pilots union British Air Line Pilots Association (BALPA) have voted in favour of strike action next month in a dispute over pensions and salaries.
Thirty-three members of the GMB union, who work for BALPA, have voted to take strike action on 2 July. GMB says the dispute relates to the closure of […]