 Marking a major reordering of the U.S. airline industry, Delta Air Lines Inc.
and Northwest Airlines Corp. announced Monday that they are combining operations
to create the world's largest carrier, with revenue of $35 billion. |
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Airlines said Sunday that its flights had resumed normal schedules after last
week's mass cancellations and issued directions for customers seeking
compensation or alternate flights. |
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Despite delays, it now appears a merger of Northwest Airlines and Delta Air
Lines is again rolling toward the gate. A revamped deal is in the works that
wouldn't require pilots to work out seniority issues ahead of time, according to
reports. Delta's pilots union said Friday its leadership was meeting in special
session amid reports contract terms had been worked out with the company.
Northwest pilots are meeting Sunday to discuss merger issues. |
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 Salt Lake City will keep its air hub and gain new global connections, thanks to
a Delta-Northwest merger, airline officials said Monday. If approved by federal
regulators, the new airline will be the world's largest and link to Pacific Rim
routes that Delta alone doesn't have. The airline said in a written statement
that Delta passengers will gain "global connectivity." |
 Embraer finished assembling the first Phenom 300 jet at its Gaviao Peixoto plant
in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on April 12. The rollout precedes a series of ground tests
to be conducted in preparation for the jet's first flight. Moreover, the final
assembly of the second Phenom 300 has already begun at the same plant. |
 On the 11th of April at Business Aviation Forum conference Ilyushin Finance Co.
announced the launch of a new business aircraft production program. The new
jetliner will be derived from regional jet An-148. This new modification can be
referred to bizliners class – business or corporate aircraft derived from an
airliner platform with spacious and comfortable cabin which is typical of these
aircraft. |
Aviation interests say the furor over airline safety inspections could further
complicate efforts to complete a major aviation bill this year.
As airlines cancel hundreds of flights and strand thousands of passengers in
order to address safety concerns, there is increasing pressure on the Federal
Aviation Administration to clean house and tighten oversight. Lawmakers may try
to force the issue in legislation (HR 2881, S 1300) to reauthorize FAA
operations and overhaul the air traffic control system. |
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