Do you want to access to this and other private contents?
Log in if you are a subscriber or click here to request service

Aircraft and transport. US Senate confirms Michael Huerta as FAA boss

Washington, USA - Unanimous positive reactions fro the industry associations

The US Senate confirmed Michael Huerta as acting administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA): President Barack Obama appointed him in March, but the confirmation of the Senate was needed to officially launch him towards his five-year term. Republican Senator Jim DeMint repeatedly opposed this appointment in order to postpone it until after the Presidential election in November, to...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1148627
Rome, Italy, 01/02/2013 16:45
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

Similar

AirlinesUsa: carriers against tariff rules

Government wants to protect consumers and asks for more transparency on extra costs

Some US airlines are taking legal action against the US Department of Transportation. The reason? The new regulation which imposes on airlines the obligation to communicate additional air fares to government... more

AirlinesAustrian Airlines leases E-195 airplanes

Aircraft will allow maintaining frequent Vienna-Venice flights

Austrian Airlines will wet-lease an E-195 aircraft from the Air Dolomiti company. These are two carriers that are part of the same Lufthansa Group. The "loan" will last from June 1 to October 31, 2024.... more

AirlinesIndiGo considers order of 100 planes

These are turboprop aircraft intended for operations on regional routes

The Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo Airlines is said to be in negotiations for the purchase of around 100 aircraft for operations on regional routes. According to rumors, the company is evaluating offers... more