WASHINGTON, DC – The National Transportation Safety Board today determined that the probable cause of the 2008 Continental Airlines flight 1404 runway excursion accident was the captain’s cessation of rudder input, which was needed to maintain directional control of the airplane (more…)

The Red Bull Air Race in Budapest has been cancelled this year due to lengthy delays in the permissions process, the organization announced with regret today. (more…)

NEWARK, N.J. – On Aug. 1, the Transportation Security Administration will move to a 100 percent air freight screening requirement. Delays on TSA certification of scanning equipment, trust issues regarding international protocol differences and shippers’ concerns over sensitive or high-value cargo are adding to the general belief that the August deadline may not be met, but will certainly be a step in a much longer, winding road. (more…)

ST. LOUIS – Boeing today unveiled the hydrogen-powered Phantom Eye unmanned airborne system, a demonstrator that will stay aloft at 65,000 feet for up to four days. (more…)

SHANGHAI – Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China Ltd today announced that GE Aviation Systems and AVIC Systems, the partners to a proposed AVIC GE joint venture, have been selected to provide the avionics core processing system, display system and on-board maintenance system for the newly launched C919 single-aisle aircraft. (more…)

Air France, KLM and Martinair have entered into an agreement to settle damage claims brought against them in the United States alleging violations of the antitrust laws in connection with air cargo shipping services. (more…)

SYDNEY – Hong Kong Aviation Capital, a leading investor in the global aviation sector, today announced new leases of three new Airbus 320 aircraft to IndiGo Airlines of India. The leases will start on delivery of the aircraft new from Airbus to IndiGo in 2011. (more…)

SEATTLE, WA – Alaska Airlines, Boeing, Portland International Airport, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Spokane International Airport and Washington State University today announced a strategic initiative to promote aviation biofuel development in the Pacific Northwest. (more…)

Launched in March 2010, airlikes.com is a new air travel information and reviews website. With more than 1,400 airlines and over 4,000 airports in its database, airlikes.com allows its visitors to find information and share their experiences of their flights or experiences at airports. (more…)

CHICAGO – The Boeing 787 Dreamliner will make its international debut this month when the doors open on the Farnborough International Airshow outside London. Boeing also will feature an extensive display of new, advanced unmanned systems and technologies. (more…)