Reports: Boeing to buy factory for second 787 assembly line

July 3, 2009 by PlaneTalking

Seeking to fix the kinks in its supply chain, Boeing Company is reportedly in talks to buy the South Carolina factory of Vought Aircraft Industries where portions of the Dreamliner 787 fuselage are made. Though neither company would comment on reports, Boeing is said to be on the verge of announcing a deal following months of negotiations.

Fare war - two new carriers crowd out the skies

July 3, 2009 by PlaneTalking

Is tougher airport screening going too far?

July 3, 2009 by PlaneTalking

Air France Airbus A330 plane, flight AF447, hit sea vertically

July 2, 2009 by PlaneTalking

Solomon Airlines moves forward in Australia

July 2, 2009 by PlaneTalking

Solomon Airlines has announced it will be opening its own fully dedicated Australian reservation and sales office at Brisbane International Airport next week.

The airline has said that with the opening of the new office, it is also welcoming two new staff members to its current Australian team.

Developing Singapore as a leading air hub

July 2, 2009 by PlaneTalking

The new Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) and Changi Airport Group celebrated their launch today. The two entities, formed from the corporatization of Changi's airport operations and restructuring of CAAS, will work together to further develop Singapore as a leading air hub and a global city. Minister mentor Mr.

Airlines expect full planes around July Fourth holiday

July 2, 2009 by PlaneTalking

Travel on newly downsized U.S. airlines will be as cramped as ever this holiday weekend, despite sharp declines in passenger traffic during the economic recession, experts said on Wednesday.

RAF Tornado jet crashes in Scotland

July 2, 2009 by PlaneTalking

An RAF Tornado military jet has crashed in Argyll, police have confirmed.

The plane is understood to have come down on a hillside near the Rest and Be Thankful beauty spot near Arrochar - two miles to the west of Loch Lomond.