Shoes off-limits to airport security – unless you're heading to the U.S. Shoes off-limits to airport security – unless you're heading to the U.S.

September 7, 2009
The Canadian Press

Ottawa - Good news for harried travellers who resent having to remove their shoes at airport security checkpoints: Now you can just say no.

Colgan pilots say many felt pressure to work while ill Colgan pilots say many felt pressure to work while ill

September 06, 2009
buffalonews.com

WASHINGTON -- Colleagues of Rebecca L. Shaw, the co-pilot of the Continental Connection flight that crashed into a home in Clarence on Feb. 12, aren't surprised that...

Three Convicted In Plot To Down Airliners Three Convicted In Plot To Down Airliners

September 8, 2009
Aero-News.Net

Three suspected Muslim terrorists have been found guilty in London's Woolwich Crown Court of plotting to destroy airliners using explosives smuggled in plastic soda bottles.

 Boeing sees global aviation market recovering in 2011 Boeing sees global aviation market recovering in 2011

September 8, 2009
The Globe and Mail

HONG KONG - U.S. aerospace giant Boeing Co. (BA-N49.150.691.42%) is confident it can deliver the first of its repeatedly delayed 787 Dreamliners to All Nippon Airways in the fourth quarter of 2010, a senior executive said on Tuesday.

China unveils its largest plane China unveils its largest plane

September 8, 2009
BBC News

The jet, a single-aisle C919 with up to 190 seats, will only be ready for test flights in 2014 and delivery in 2016.

Air Canada flies with fewer empty seats Air Canada flies with fewer empty seats

September 03, 2009
The Globe and Mail

Air Canada (AC.B-T1.64-0.01-0.61%) , the country's largest airline, flew with fewer empty seats in August compared to a year ago, as it cut capacity.

Solid traffic figures raise hopes for airlines Solid traffic figures raise hopes for airlines

September 04, 2009
Financial Post

After suffering through one of its most grueling years in its history, there might finally be some light at the end of the runway for Canadian airlines.

Business jet deliveries decline 22% in August Business jet deliveries decline 22% in August

September 04, 2009
Toronto Star

Boeing says deliveries of its commercial jets slid 22 per cent and orders fell 11 per cent in August, as airlines cancel or postpone plans to buy new planes.

BA data show drift to economy class BA data show drift to economy class

September 3, 2009
The Financial Times

The drift away from premium to economy-class air travel was reconfirmed by British Airways, which registered another month of falling sales from first- and business-class passengers.

 Air France to cut around 1,500 jobs through voluntary departure plan Air France to cut around 1,500 jobs through voluntary departure plan

September 04, 2009
AP

Paris: Air France says it plans to cut around 1,500 jobs through a voluntary departure plan that the French air carrier said was made necessary by the global economic downturn.

Lufthansa completes takeover of Austrian Airlines Lufthansa completes takeover of Austrian Airlines

September 03, 2009
AP

Vienna -- The takeover of the ailing Austrian Airlines Group by Germany's Deutsche Lufthansa AG was completed on Thursday, ending months of negotiations and marking a new start for the Alpine republic's flagship carrier.