Airport News - North America.Mar 5, 2007 Inside risks to airport security persist, lawmakers say. Airport workers are now subject to random screenings, but some lawmakers believe workers could still use insider jobs to avoid security. A proposal by the House Homeland Security Noun 1. Homeland Security - the federal department that administers all matters relating to homeland security Department of Homeland Security executive department - a federal department in the executive branch of the government of the United States Committee would require some airports to screen all employees before they're allowed into secure areas, which could slow airport operations to a crawl. Mar 2, 2007 DHS DHS Department of Homeland Security (USA) DHS Department of Human Services DHS Department of Health Services DHS Demographic and Health Surveys DHS Dirhams (Morocco national currency) touts government's progress in information sharing See data conferencing. . DHS officials said Wednesday the government has improved its ability to share security information and embrace new technology. At the same time, it is mindful of privacy issues. Deputy Homeland Security Secretary Michael Jackson Noun 1. Michael Jackson - United States singer who began singing with his four brothers and later became a highly successful star during the 1980s (born in 1958) Michael Joe Jackson, Jackson says the government is focusing on protecting infrastructure, screening cargo, and mining information from government and commercial databases. Mar 1, 2007 Effort to unionize screeners threatens security bill. A provision that would allow TSA TSA See tax-sheltered annuity (TSA). screeners to unionize may threaten an extensive homeland security bill. Labor leaders say a union would strengthen security by improving working conditions. Republicans and the White House object to unionization and say a union could compromise the TSA's ability to quickly respond to threat conditions by giving screeners new assignments. Mar 1, 2007 Number of takeoff, landing incidents rises in 2006 The risk that travelers face during takeoff and landing has increased in recent years, observers say. Congestion The condition of a network when there is not enough bandwidth to support the current traffic load. congestion - When the offered load of a data communication path exceeds the capacity. , weather, runway design and pilot errors contribute to the higher risk, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. analysts. In 2006, 330 runway incidents occurred, up from 240 in 1995. Nevada's North Las Vegas Airport North Las Vegas Airport (IATA: VGT, ICAO: KVGT, FAA LID: VGT), known locally as Northtown, is an airport located three miles (5 km) northwest of the central business district of Las Vegas, in North Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. and California's Long Beach/Dougherty Field reported a high number of incidents last year. Feb 28, 2007 Airlines urge FAA to change rule on returning to gates. The Air Transport Association is urging the FAA to change rules that penalize pe·nal·ize tr.v. pe·nal·ized, pe·nal·iz·ing, pe·nal·iz·es 1. To subject to a penalty, especially for infringement of a law or official regulation. See Synonyms at punish. 2. aircraft for returning to airport gates. The trade group also has proposed a meeting among other federal regulators including the Department of Transportation, carriers and airports to discuss procedures for weather emergencies. Airlines oppose legislated customer service rules and say they could actually result in greater inconvenience for travelers. Feb 26, 2007 Three firms qualify to bid on FAA contract. Three defense companies have qualified to bid on a portion of an FAA contract to upgrade the nation's air traffic control system. Lockheed Martin, Raytheon and ITT ITT Initial Teacher Training (UK) ITT I Think That ITT Invitation To Tender ITT Individual Time Trial (professional cycling) ITT Intention-To-Treat ITT In This Thread (forums) may bid on the contract, which is expected to be awarded as soon as July. The FAA hopes the system improves runway operations and increases the number of planes that can fly safely at the same time. Feb 26, 2007 Chicago Chicago increases screening of airport workers Workers at Chicago's two airports will now face random security checks, TSA officials said. "It's another layer of security that lets the workers know they can be screened anywhere and at any time," said Kathy Petrowsky, acting TSA federal security director at O'Hare International Airport O'Hare International Airport is an airport located in Chicago, Illinois, United States, 17 miles (27 km) northwest of the Chicago Loop. It is the largest hub of United Airlines (whose headquarters is in downtown Chicago) and the second-largest hub of American Airlines (after . Previously, workers did not face random inspections and were only required to show their identification badges. Feb 28, 2007 Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Cincinnati fares are highest in U.S., DOT report says A DOT report found that fares from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (IATA: CVG, ICAO: KCVG) is located in Hebron, unincorporated Boone County, Kentucky, United States and serves the Greater Cincinnati metropolitan area. The first airplane landed at the airport January 10, 1947. are the highest in the U.S. The average round-trip ticket from the airport costs $556. Officials have said they have tried to attract discount airlines to the airport. Feb 28, 2007 Dallas Fort Worth, American Airlines Air traffic controllers at Dallas Fort Worth retrained after denying emergency landing runway request to August American Airlines flight with low fuel. American Broadcasting news channel KVUE Austin has broadcast an in-depth report on the retraining re·train tr. & intr.v. re·trained, re·train·ing, re·trains To train or undergo training again. re·train of air traffic controllers at Dallas Fort Worth after an incident in August last year when an American Airlines pilot declared an emergency but was held from landing on his requested runway. The crew on the flight on 312 August between Tulsa and Dallas declared low-fuel and asked to land against the flow of traffic. Transcripts of the cockpit, show the pilot saying: "We're not sure if it's a fuel leak or what, but we need to get on the ground right away, please." But air traffic controllers retort that this could delay other aircraft, suggesting an alternate of Dallas Love Field This article is about the airport. For the neighborhood, see Love Field, Dallas, Texas (Neighborhood). Dallas Love Field (IATA: DAL, ICAO: KDAL, FAA LID: DAL . As a result, air traffic controllers have been put on to retraining courses to reinforce the idea that an emergency landing always takes priority. Feb 26, 2007 Delta Air Lines, Atlanta airport Delta overhauls lobby of Atlanta airport. Delta Air Lines is in the final stages of making the Atlanta airport's South Terminal easier for travelers to use. Changes include the addition of two large islands of ticket and baggage check-in positions. The airline said the changes will allow more space for travelers to move through the lobby. Mar 2, 2007 Frontier Airlines, Northwest Airlines, Bradley Airlines add service at Connecticut's Bradley International. After declining traffic in 2006, Bradley International Airport Coordinates:
in Hartford, Conn., is experiencing growth. Frontier Airlines and Northwest Airlines plan to add flights this year. "Growth at Hartford represents the airlines' desire to find underserved markets," says travel analyst Harry Harteveldt of Forrester Research. "Not that people are enamored en·am·or tr.v. en·am·ored, en·am·or·ing, en·am·ors To inspire with love; captivate: was enamored of the beautiful dancer; were enamored with the charming island. with Hartford, but it's a good market: a lot of business traffic, a highly populated area and an easy-to-navigate airport without a hub carrier." Mar 2, 2007 Los Angeles Los Angeles International Airport “LAX” redirects here. For other uses, see LAX (disambiguation). “KLAX” redirects here. For other uses, see KLAX (disambiguation). Los Angeles International Airport (IATA: LAX, ICAO: KLAX, FAA LID: LAX should build new gates on the west side of its Tom Bradley International Terminal, the Los Angeles Times Los Angeles Times Morning daily newspaper. Established in 1881, it was purchased and incorporated in 1884 by Harrison Gray Otis (1837–1917) under The Times-Mirror Co. (the hyphen was later dropped from the name). editorial board writes. The board notes that LAX is losing international traffic to more modern airports. It also points out that the new gates would come under a growth cap and be funded mostly by landing and passenger fees. Mar 2, 2007 Los Angeles Airlines criticize steep fees, rents at Los Angeles airport Twenty-two airlines have joined a complaint criticizing steep fees and rents at Los Angeles International Airport. Rents are expected to increase sharply at the airport next month when current leases expire. Airlines want federal officials to overturn a fee increase and refund higher charges already paid. Feb 28, 2007 Los Angeles Twenty-two additional carriers reportedly have joined AirTran Airways, Alaska Airlines, ATA Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Midwest Airlines, Southwest Airlines and US Airways Group US Airways Group Inc. NYSE: LCC is the Tempe, Arizona-based airline holding company that operates US Airways, US Airways Express and America West Airlines. It also operates additional companies that provide associated services. in filing a joint complaint with the US Dept. of Transportation opposing new terminal charges at Los Angeles International Airport, which this week broke ground on a $723.5 million renovation of its Bradley International Terminal. LAX raised fees on Feb. 1 to help pay for "much-needed airport improvements," operator Los Angeles World Airports Los Angeles World Airports or LAWA is the airport oversight and operations department for the city of Los Angeles, California. This department owns and operates Los Angeles International Airport, LA/Ontario International Airport, Palmdale Regional Airport, and Van said in a statement in response to this month's original DOT filing by the initial seven carriers. "In recent years, LAWA LAWA Los Angeles World Airports LAWA Lawrence's Warbler (bird species) has absorbed the increasing costs to maintain and operate its terminals and other facilities at LAX without passing these costs on to airline tenants," it said. But the seven airlines "estimate the collective financial impact [of the new charges] over the next 15-20 years at more than $1 billion, with a near-tripling of charges from $20 million to $56 million in the first year alone," they said in a joint statement. "LAWA is not a private commercial landlord," their DOT filing noted. "Rather, LAWA is a public utility with monopoly power over the airlines wishing to serve LAX. . .access to LAX on fair and nondiscriminatory terms is essential." LAWA responded that while the new charges "may not be well received by some airlines," its previous model for assessing rent "is outdated and does not reflect the current aviation environment." Feb 28, 2007 Los Angeles Los Angeles airport to add 11 additional gates. Los Angeles officials have agreed to build 11 more gates at Los Angeles International airport. Airlines have urged the airport to improve its terminals and gates and have moved some international flights to other airports because the facilities are outdated. Feb 27, 2007 Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport Sky Harbor Airport is the name for several airports including:
Passenger scanner creates controversy. The federal government is testing backscatter X-ray machines at Phoenix's Sky Harbor International Airport. The machines allow screeners to see through clothes, and critics say the system invades travelers' privacy. Mar 2, 2007 Porter Airlines Porter Airlines announced the installation of a C$1.85 million ($1.59 million) instrument landing system at YTZ YTZ Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Airport Code) that will allow a straight-in approach over the water. Feb 26, 2007 US Airways,Pittsburgh Pittsburgh welcomes US Airways flight center. US Airways has decided to build a new flight operations center in Pittsburgh just two years after shedding hundreds of jobs in the area, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette writes. Allegheny County and the state offered the airline an incentive package worth $16.25 million. "In the end, Pittsburgh's proximity to the East Coast and the recognized quality of the local work force proved decisive, the latter being particularly flattering to local sensibilities," the paper writes. Feb 26, 2007 03/05/2007 Z Editor: Aram Gesar, eMail: edit@AirGuideOnline.com For Air Transport & Travel Business Experts contact eMail: bizintel@AirGuideOnline.com For more global news, reviews, features and analysis, please subscribe to our Newsletters: http://www.airguideonline.com/order_formsubs.htm#news To Advertise: advert@AirGuideOnline.com Copyright [c] 2007 Air Travel Media / Pyramid Media Group. All rights reserved. Feb 26, 2007 |
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