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New Global Aviation Standards Urged After Recent Airliner Disasters

July 16, 2013 Voice of America

U.S. lawmakers are pressing for the swift adoption of new pilot training standards in the United States and across the globe. The push for uniform standards follows Saturday’s Asiana jetliner crash in San Francisco and a 2009 commuter plane disaster in Buffalo, New York.

Expert: Travelers should remain alert in wake of fees, consolidation

April 24, 2013 Todd DeFeo

From airline fees to airline consolidation, travelers remain cautious when it comes to taking trips, one expert suggests.

FAA approves Boeing’s certification plan for redesigned 787 batteries

March 17, 2013 Todd DeFeo

Airlines could soon return Boeing 787 aircraft to commercial service, possibly within a matter of weeks, according to various published reports.

FAA reviewing Boeing proposal on 787

February 23, 2013 Todd DeFeo

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is reviewing a proposal from Boeing to fix the problematic batteries used on the 787 aircraft.

American, US Airways agree to merge

February 14, 2013 Todd DeFeo

The boards of US Airways and American Airlines on Thursday announced their decision to merge, a move that is expected to create the world’s largest airline.

Feds allow Boeing to conduct 787 ‘test flights’

February 9, 2013 The Travel Trolley

As part of an ongoing investigation, federal authorities this week said Boeing could conduct test flights of the beleaguered 787 aircraft to gather additional data.

America Airlines, U.S. Airways merger imminent, reports suggest

February 7, 2013 The Travel Trolley

As soon as next week, American Airlines and U.S. Airways could announce their intent to merge, according to a report in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.

Travel roundup: American unveils new look, Chicago RTA sues United

January 18, 2013 The Travel Trolley

American Airlines, working to emerge from bankruptcy and possibly merge with a competitor airline, this week rolled out a new look for its fleet.

FAA orders domestic airlines cease operating 787

January 16, 2013 Todd DeFeo

The Federal Aviation Administration on Wednesday ordered domestic airlines temporarily halt the use of Boeing 787 aircraft because of “a potential battery fire risk.”

Japanese airlines ground Boeing 787

January 16, 2013 Todd DeFeo

A pair of Japanese airlines have grounded their Boeing 787 aircraft after a problem forced an emergency landing.