In a quick game-changer, the High Court has overturned its ruling for the British Airways strike ban. Now, Unite is officially allowed to go along with its plans to strike in a series of five-day periods. Initially, the court banned the union from striking because Unite had not followed technical procedure in reporting results of the strike ballots to its members
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British Airways strike back on
Videos Courtesy Liz Matzelle 787 Flight Test Updates: Month One , Month Two & Month Three It has been five months since ZA001 made its maiden flight on December 15, 2009 has surpassed 747 flight hours with its four Rolls-Royce powered 787s through May 18.
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787 Flight Test Update – Month Four and Five
President Obama President of Mexico, Felipe Calderon is meeting with President Obama today to discuss US-Mexico relations, but most controversially, to discuss the new SB1070 law in Arizona , that has especially been getting attention in within the travel industry. Arizona’s SB1070 law enables police to question individuals about legal immigration status, and requires the individual in question to produce the necessary proof of citizenship. Cities like Austin , Texas and Los Angeles , California have already made the decision to ban any unessential travel to Arizona, and more may follow suit
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Mexican President Calderon and Obama discuss border relations
Crowded airspace , originally uploaded by ImperfectSense . Sometimes you’re in the right place at exactly the right time to capture an image that makes you question its authenticity. This, my friends, is the crowded airspace in Seattle
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Photo of Note: Crowded Seattle Airspace
Roller coasters are the epitome of summer fun. Check out our Top 10 fast, fierce, and ferocious rides that help thrill-seekers zoom through the season. The Behemoth roller coaster in Toronto Coaster: Behemoth Park: Wonderland Destination: Toronto, Canada Built in 2008, this $26 million project turned out to be the fastest and tallest roller coaster in Canada.
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Top 10 Roller Coasters
The impending British Airways strike has been cancelled. Now, approximately 1.8 million British Airways passengers that would have been affected can breathe a collective sigh of relief. The airline won the anti-strike injunction on a technical point ruled by Lord Justice McCombe
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BA strike cancelled
Fixing a previously undisclosed 787 design flaw has now emerged as a contributor to Boeing’s decision to freeze shipments from suppliers until early June. Shear ties, which affix the fuselage frames to the skin of the aircraft, now require replacement or rework, after the initial design failed to take into account thermal fatigue loading of the parts. The parts in question are located in the aft most part of the fuselage, inside sections 48 and 48 aft, which is the tail cone of the 787.
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Source: 787 design flaw drives supplier freeze
If you’re looking to get away next weekend, consider traveling to South Carolina’s most beautiful resort town – Hilton Head . Just 95 miles north of Savannah, Georgia, this luxurious escape boasts subtropical climate with a sophisticated and upscale flair.
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Next Weekend Away: Hilton Head
In the wake of Arizona’s announcement to implement SB1070 this summer, businesses and cities as a whole are boycotting the state in protest. Yesterday, Austin, Texas made it official that it would cut off both business and travel ties with Arizona, since the law requires police to detain people who they suspect may be illegal immigrants. The only travel that is encouraged will be those trips related to police investigations, humanitarian efforts, or for protecting the health and safety of Austin’s citizens.
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Austin, Texas bans travel to Arizona due to SB1070
Yes, you read that right. The first reaction to these is a reliable double take, the second reaction is to ask if they are real. They are.
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Photos of Note: Boeing 787 and Model 40 fly formation
Lufthansa is set to take delivery of its first A380 – MSN038 ( D-AIMA ) on May 19. Final preparations are underway for the arrival of the first of four superjumbos to join the German flag carrier this year. The first, arriving next week, will be followed by additions in June, July and September.
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Lufthansa preps for arrival of first A380
Next year, Southwest Airlines will add South Carolina to its extensive route list. The low-cost carrier already serves 68 destinations around the country, but has a noticeable gap in access between Jacksonville, Florida, and Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina.
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Southwest adds South Carolina to its route list
JetBlue and South African Airways have combined efforts to make it easy for travelers going between South Africa and the United States. The two airlines, which are dominant in New York City and Johannesburg airports, respectively, will allow customers to purchase single itineraries that connect in New York’s JFK International Airport.
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JetBlue and South African Airways team up
Travel Day: LHR-IAD The Flight Home , originally uploaded by flightblogger . Last of eights flights over the last two week will take me back home to DC
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Travel Day: LHR-IAD The Flight Home
Arizona’s new SB 1070 immigration law may be causing more than just an image problem for the southwestern state. Due to the nature of the law, Arizona may lose an approximate $90 million in the next five years, if scheduled groups continue to cancel major conventions, which has occurred since the law’s implementation. SB 1070 requires police to check individuals for proof of citizenship if they suspect that someone may be an illegal citizen.
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Arizona’s SB1070 law has begun to impact tourism
Airbus outlined future A30X concepts , originally uploaded by flightblogger . BROUGHTON — Airbus today outlined the key concepts for its next generation narrowbody replacement for its A320 family aircraft due for entry into service in the middle of the next decade. UPDATE: While these two concepts have been seen before , what makes this slide notable is the detail that comes along with it
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Airbus outlines future A30X concepts
BROUGHTON — After the first of two days of technical briefings on the future of Airbus and its product offerings, the spectre of airframer’s lessons learned on the A380 loom large over the coming industrialization of the A350 XWB. With schedule pressures mounting and a three month slide in commencement of final assembly of MSN001, Airbus is trying to avoid the mistakes of the A380 that it continues to pay for today with a slow production ramp pressured by a slowly recovering global economy, but more importantly a fragile supply chain and the complexity of customizing each airline’s cabin. Preparations are well underway from nose-to-tail on the new majority composite twin, from structures, to systems, to interiors, the A350 is rapidly becoming a reality.
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A350 is a study in lessons learned by Airbus on A380
The mere thought of Memorial Day conjures images of white clothing, yacht parties and champagne toasts, but the holiday means much more than debuting your summer wardrobe. Cities around the country honor the men and women who gave their lives for our nation in different ways
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Top 10 Memorial Day Destinations
The Department of Transportation is making a decision on giving new Tokyo routes to US airlines. The routes, which will pour into Haneda airport, are most significant because the airport has been off-limits to US carriers since1978. While most US carriers simply fly into Nartia Airport, Haneda is closer to the city center.
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Delta, Hawaiian, and American up for new Tokyo routes
In honor of celebrating 10 years of service, JetBlue Airways is offering $10 fares to destinations all over the country. The last-minute flights are available for tomorrow, Tuesday May 11, and Wednesday, May 12.
