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Distracted’ US pilots loose their licences

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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has revoked the licenses of two Northwest Airlines pilots who flew 150 miles beyond their destination last week as a result of being distracted by a cockpit discussion of airline policy, they claimed . The FAA, in revoking the licenses, said the crew had been out of radio contact for 91 minutes and flown 150 miles past the intended destination. The agency cited “failing to comply with air traffic control instructions and clearances and operating … [Read more...] about Distracted’ US pilots loose their licences

Distracted' US pilots loose their licences

by Payload Asia

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has revoked the licenses of two Northwest Airlines pilots who flew 150 miles beyond their destination last week as a result of being distracted by a cockpit discussion of airline policy, they claimed . The FAA, in revoking the licenses, said the crew had been out of radio contact for 91 minutes and flown 150 miles past the intended destination. The agency cited “failing to comply with air traffic control instructions and clearances and operating … [Read more...] about Distracted' US pilots loose their licences

One year postponement for UAL China flights

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United Airlines has received permission from the US Transportation Department to delay the start of flights between San Francisco and Guangzhou, China until June 2010 because of the steep drop off in demand. The move follows that of other US carriers, Northwest Airlines, American Airlines and US Airways who have all delayed the start of service between the US and China in the last year. … [Read more...] about One year postponement for UAL China flights

Delta posts Q4 loss of US$1.4 billion

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Delta Air Lines lost US$1.4 billion in the fourth quarter of 2008, including a massive one-time special charge related to its merger with Northwest Airlines, along with losses from fuel hedges. But the carrier is confident next year will be better, with chief executive Richard Anderson saying he expects that Delta will to be ¡°solidly profitable in 2009 driven by lower fuel costs, capacity discipline, and merger synergies.¡± Delta expects to save US$5 billion on fuel costs this year and US$1 … [Read more...] about Delta posts Q4 loss of US$1.4 billion

Delta aims to trim 2,000 staff

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Delta Air Lines, which took over rival Northwest Airlines last year, said it expects about 2,000 staff to opt for early retirement as it aims to trim capacity by up to 8 per cent this year. The latest move by the world's biggest airline highlights a trend among major airlines trying to ride out the global economic recession. In December, Delta, which has about 75,000 staff worldwide, said it would offer employees severance packages, but it didn't say how many jobs it aimed to cut. "We are … [Read more...] about Delta aims to trim 2,000 staff