Orders for Boeing's 787 Jet Keep Falling
Boeing has had more canceled orders for its 787 jet than new orders now that aircraft-leasing company Dubai Aerospace Enterprise has stopped 25 orders in the past month.
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Europe Slowly Begins to Get Out from Under Volcano
As airspace slowly reopens in parts of Europe and some airlines restart their service, the continent's aviation industry and the E.U. are trying to adjust to the historic economic disruptions brought on by ash from the Iceland volcano.
Europe Braces for More Canceled Flights, and Frustrations Mount
With air travel restrictions still crippling most of Europe, national governments and businesses are starting to bridle under the unprecedented shut-downs. Losses are now reaching more than $200 million a day. A U.K. pilots group says: "A number of airlines are now staring bankruptcy in the face."
Overnight Delivery to Europe? Not While the Volcano Is Spewing
International shipping companies are scrambling to keep their operations moving, even as volcanic ash from Iceland closes down air traffic across much of Europe. Time-sensitive documents make up a large part of international air shipments. Promises of overnight deliveries are on hold.
Volcanic Ash Ripples Through the Aviation Industry
The massive cloud of volcanic ash from Iceland is doing more than creating dangerous flying conditions and stranding thousands of passengers on several continents. It's casting a pall over the economically stressed aviation industry.
Flight Cancelled? It's Going To Get Worse
It's been a grueling winter for travelers as airlines cancel flights ahead of possible bad weather. In February, 13,000 flights have been cancelled and 1 million passengers stranded. And even when winter ends, new rules could keep more planes grounded.
