PORT AUTHORITY RECEIVES SIGNIFICANT INTEREST FROM PRIVATE SECTOR TO HELP REBUILD LAGUARDIA’S AGING CENTRAL TERMINAL BUILDING
The Port Authority’s exploration of a partnership with private firms to replace LaGuardia Airport’s nearly half-century-old main terminal has attracted significant interest, with 15 firms submitting responses. They represent a range of world-class airport and aviation, engineering and design, and finance firms, all of which submitted concepts by yesterday’s deadline in response to the Port Authority’s request for information issued on December 19, 2011. (12/19)
Laser assaults on aircraft continue to grow, FAA says The
number of laser assaults on aircraft has grown to 2,733 as of Oct. 13, the
Federal Aviation Administration says. Laser strikes for all of 2010 year totaled
2,836 incidents. "Shining a laser at a plane and its pilots is very dangerous,"
says FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt. "You wouldn't want a pilot incapacitated
for any reason." USA TODAY (10/23)
ATA praises FAA airspace modifications The
Air Transport Association applauded the improvements implemented by the Federal
Aviation Association on the U.S. Northeast airspace, noting that the changes
reduced flight delays in that sector. "The industry has long supported the
redesign of the most congested airspace in the U.S. These changes will lead to
immediate safety and efficiency benefits for airlines and passengers, and are a
key component of the larger NextGen air traffic management project," said Tom
Hendricks, senior vice president of safety, operations and security at ATA. Travel Agent Central
(10/21)
Florida university is helping FAA test NextGen
technology Embry-Riddle
Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Fla., is testing NextGen technology
through a partnership with aviation companies and the Federal Aviation
Administration. "We are helping the FAA solve some of their NextGen research and
development issues," said Wade Lester, Embry-Riddle's NextGen program manager.
The News-Journal (Daytona, Fla.)
(10/23)
Airline biofuels may not be viable, critics say Several
airlines have performed test flights of aircraft with biofuel blends, but some
critics say biofuel may not be an economically viable alternative. John Cooper,
director of transport policy at BP, said there may not be enough feedstock to
supply demand. Biofuel for jets costs about twice what kerosene fuel for jets
cost. Aviation Week & Space Technology
(10/21)
Airlines are preparing for increased charter flights to
Cuba Major
U.S. carriers American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways and United
Continental Holdings are preparing for increased charter service into Cuba in
light of a loosening of travel restrictions by the Obama administration. The new
rules allow certain U.S. citizens -- such as college students or news groups --
to enter Cuba on licensed charter flights. Charter companies predict that the
number of passengers to Cuba will rise this year to 400,000 from 250,000 last
year. The Wall Street Journal (tiered subscription model) (10/24)
Boeing will embark on global marketing tour for
Dreamliner Boeing
is preparing for a global marketing tour of the Dreamliner 787, the company
said. The tour will travel to around 30 cities across the world. All Nippon
Airlines received the first two 787s, and it plans for the aircraft to enter
service Nov. 1. FlightGlobal.com (U.K.)
(10/20)
