Last month the FAA finalized its rule changes dealing with pilot work and rest hours to keep fatigued pilots out of the cockpit. Ned Levi examines the new rules to see if they fulfill Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood’s promise to “do everything possible to make sure pilots are rested when they get in the cockpit.”
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Air France flight 447 crashed more than 2 years ago. It was only last month that the flights’ cockpit and data flight recorders were recovered, and it had to be accomplished by a remote control submarine. In light of the fact the US military use them, Ned Levi questions why floating flight recorders aren’t required for commercial aircraft.
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Heating system may be cause of fire in UAL flight, judge rules for Delta in case against Mesa Air Group, NTSB holds forum for pilots and controllers
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Airbus orders going slowly, NTSB recommends life vests on all planes and bird resistant engines, Las Vegas sees signs of gambling and business comeback
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First Allegiant Boeing order is for 757s Until now, Allegiant Air has operated MD-80s. Now they are acquiring B757s in preparation for its new service to Hawaii. Allegiant said Friday that it expects to spend $75 million to $90 million through 2012 acquiring and preparing the 757s for service. Allegiant said it has the ability [...]
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Kingfisher joins with oneworld, NTSB asks to monitor pilot conversations, U.S. passenger revenue rose in January
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NTSB blames pilot error in Colgan crash, AA managers may fill in for flight attendants if they go on strike, NCL Olympic charter canceled because of low bookings
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Faulty landing gear door may be cause of collapse in United crash landing, Montana airport may replace TSA with private firm, Air New Zealand named airline of the year
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