CHENNAI: A mishap was averted at the Chennai airport after two aircraft came close to each another while taxiing for take-off on Thursday night. A Singapore-bound Etihad Airways cargo aircraft came up too close behind a Bangalore-bound Paramount …Near escape for two planes at Chennai airport – Times of India

JEDDAH: A Saudi Arabian Airlines plane, which was on a scheduled flight from Damascus to Jeddah carrying 67 people, made an emergency landing at Tabuk Airport early yesterday morning.Saudia plane makes emergency landing at Tabuk

The National Academy recently released a report entitled “Identifying the Workforce to Respond to a National Imperative: The Next Generation Air Transportation System .” In this report, a National Academy Panel …Next Generation Air Transportation System: Academy Panel Provides…

As a member and leader of the Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic, Lois Reffner exemplified the tenets of an organization that at one time provided care for the aged widows of Civil War veterans.Pitcairn woman was inspired by Civil War ancestor

U.S. airlines could save $10 billion a year in fuel costs by 2025 if the FAA upgrades to a satellite-based air-traffic control system, The Associated Press reports. But, AP says that proposed upgrade has languished in the planning stages for more …AP: Airlines could save $10 billion a year with GPS – USA Today

The global airline industry experienced an alarming drop in passenger traffic last month, with every region reporting a decline in demand except Latin America, the International Air Transport Association said Friday. After struggling with record …Drop in Air Traffic worst since SARS – Calgary Herald

It’s been a long road leading up to this Election Day, most would agree. But what about the roads after Nov.Still A Long Haul To Improve Nation’s Infrastructure

HONG KONG, Oct. 19 (Xinhua) — The Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) handled 3.6 million passengers and 317,000 tons of cargo in September, declining 4.7 percent and 7.5 percent respectively from the same month last year, amid the global …Hong Kongs Air Traffic volumes decline amid global financial turmoil – Xinhua News Agency

GENEVA — Passenger and cargo traffic on the world’s airlines suffered an alarming decline last month amid the world’s financial crisis, and airline losses may be even higher than US$5.2 billion this year, an industry association said yesterday.Air Traffic declines sharply (London Free Press)

The International Air Transport Association announced global airline traffic declined 2.9% in September compared to the same month in 2007.IATA Reports Big Drop in Air Traffic

CHENNAI: In what could have been an aviation disaster, two aircraft came close to colliding – the nose of one was almost under the tail of the other – on the tarmac of the Meenambakkam airport here on Thursday.Planes almost collide on the tarmac

LUXEMBOURG: EU nations on Friday agreed to bring airlines into the fight against global warming from 2012, upsetting airline associations as well as the United States, whose carriers will be included. From January 2012 all airline companies operating …EU forces CO2 caps on airlines – Times of India

Bizline: A quick look at today’s news. Out of control: OPEC’s attempt to stem a free-fall in oil prices fizzled as global economic fears pushed crude down to lows last seen 15 months ago.Business Digest | Bizline: A quick look at today’s news.

The economy may be downright scary, but its not spooking consumers away from the chills and thrills of one of their favorite fall pastimes: Halloween. Halloween celebrations and spending are expected to rise slightly this year, despite consumer belt …Halloween spending a great escape – Detroit News

“The BLT is gone” came a rasping cry, as US Navy senior chief petty officer Joe Ciokon stumbled out of his sleeping quarters and into the choking grey dust that now enveloped the US military compound in Beirut.FOCUS: BEIRUT (Aljazeera)