The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration proposes a $1.76 million civil penalty against Commercial Aircraft Equipment of Dallas, Texas, for allegedly producing aircraft galley carts without the required FAA approval.   CAE is a subsidiary of Biskay Holdings …

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted Boeing’s KC-46 tanker program an Amended Type Certificate (ATC) for its core 767-2C aircraft configuration, verifying that the fundamental design of the KC-46 tanker is safe and reliable. The 767-2C is a …

Through the Foreign Military Sale process, the U.S. Air Force has awarded Boeing a $279 million contract for the Japan Air Self-Defense Force’s (JASDF’s) first KC-46 tanker and logistics support, marking the aircraft’s first international sale. Japan chose Boeing’s KC-46 …

Already tracking Santa? All month long, Delta “elves” from Seattle to Memphis “flew” kids to the “North Pole” and hosted festive celebrations in hangars, including a special trip for kids in Puerto Rico. Each event is organized by Delta people …

An Airbus A400M has successfully refuelled six Spanish Air Force F-18 fighters in a single mission as part of an air-to-air refuelling (AAR) human factors certification flight. The 13 December mission featured a complex series of AAR scenarios such as …

Rail technology leader Bombardier Transportation and Mercitalia Rail, a major freight rail operator in Italy, have signed a contract for 40 innovative BOMBARDIER TRAXX DC3 (direct current) locomotives and 16 years of fleet maintenance to be carried out by Bombardier …

The Boeing Company and Embraer confirmed the two companies are engaged in discussions regarding a potential combination, the basis of which remains under discussion. There is no guarantee a transaction will result from these discussions. Boeing and Embraer do not …

Sustainable development has emerged as a common goal among various international organizations and governments, thanks to heightening awareness of environmental protection around the globe. The MICE industry is no exception. Nowadays, many international meetings and exhibitions pay attention to saving …

A new Christchurch Airport project helping New Zealand businesses sign up to Alipay, the world’s largest online payment system, has its first North Island merchant.     The project has seen more than a hundred businesses across the South Island …

Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC), announced that it will launch a new seasonal route to Bodrum in Turkey, commencing from 13 June 2018. The flight will operate three times a week …