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A large majority of travel managers polled separately by the Association of Corporate Travel Executives and the National Business Travel Association indicated their companies have not reduced business travel as a result of the Christmas Day attempt to detonate a bomb aboard a Northwest Airlines jet en route to Detroit from Amsterdam. But the byproducts of the terror plan--enhanced security screening and other reactive measures--already are affecting travelers around the world. The full consequences are not yet clear as authorities in several countries continue to review and enact new rules. Thus far, there is no evidence of a substantial drop in U.S. air travel demand as a result. "The terrorist incident in December has perhaps had some negative impact on ticket sales, particularly to/from Europe," according to a Jan. 11 research note from UBS analyst Kevin Crissey. "That said, the managements with whom we've spoken have not seen any material downtick that they can attribute to the failed attempt." But the situation raises questions for many frequent travelers and their managers. Will new security procedures that lengthen checkpoint wait times become too much of a drain on traveler productivity? Will carry-on restrictions become less consistent worldwide and force more travelers to wait for checked bags? How should national authorities and corporations that field business travelers handle health and privacy concerns related to the use of body-scanning technologies? How can corporate travel professionals stay on top of new developments? Jan 14, 2010 The US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has mandated new security measures covering inbound flights to the USA effective 4 January. Those measures are the latest response to a foiled attempt on 25 December by a Nigerian national to use explosives to destroy an Airbus A330 operated by Delta Air Lines. The administration's new directive applies to both US and international carriers operating inbound flights, and includes "long-term, sustainable security measures developed in consultation with law enforcement officials and our domestic and international partners", says the TSA. It is mandating enhanced screening for every individual flying into the USA travelling from or through nations that are state sponsors of terrorism and other countries of interest. Jan 11, 2010 Boeing Boeing says it remains on track for first flight of its 747-8 Freighter "early in 2010" as it outlines it plans for the flight-test program to bring the new jumbo to market by the fourth quarter of this year. Boeing plans a 3,700h test program for the new 747, consisting of 1,600 flight hours and 2,100 ground hours, according to Mohammad (Mo) Yahyavi, vice-president and general manager of the 747 program. The flight-test fleet for the 747-8F will consist of three fully instrumented aircraft - the first aircraft RC501 - along with RC521 and RC522. These are the 1,420th, 1,421st and 1,422nd 747s built. Jan 14, 2010 Southwest Airlines, Boeing US FAA is ordering airlines to inspect 737 Classics' fuselages every 500 cycles to prevent further occurrences of an incident that took place last summer involving a Southwest Airlines 737-300 that developed a hole in its fuselage while flying from Nashville to Baltimore, according to The Dallas Morning News. FAA's notice requires carriers operating 737 Classics to conduct an inspection within the next five weeks. Inspections then must occur at least once every 500 cycles. If any cracks are found, airlines must install reinforcing metal. Jan 14, 2010 United Airlines, Airbus US National Transportation Safety Board and FAA are investigating Sunday's emergency landing by a United Airlines A319 at Newark after its right landing gear failed to deploy. The aircraft, en route from Chicago O'Hare, reportedly abandoned its initial landing attempt at EWR owing to the landing gear problem. The pilots said that it would not deploy and decided to land the aircraft on a second attempt with just the nose and left main gear deployed. There were no injuries among the 53 passengers and crew. Jan 12, 2010 United Airlines, Airbus United Airlines flight 634 landed safely at Newark Liberty International airport on 10 January after experiencing difficulty with one of three main landing gear on the aircraft, a carrier spokeswoman has confirmed. The Airbus A319 was on a flight to Newark from Chicago O'Hare International airport. United says no injuries have been reported among the 48 passengers and five crew members onboard the aircraft, and "we will work with the authorities to investigate". Jan 11, 2010 Wipaire Amphibious float manufacture Wipaire has clinched technical standard order authorisation for its Wipline model 7000 float - designed for the Quest Kodiak single-engined turboprop - paving the way for full approval early in the year, says the St Paul, Minnesota-based company. "With the Federal Aviation Administration's approval of the structure and design confirmed, we are turning our attention to the remainder of flight testing, and expect full approval of the installation during the first quarter of 2010," says Wipaire. Meanwhile, fellow float manufacturer Zenair has delivered its first set of all-aluminium, amphibious float kits. Jan 13, 2010 ZZ
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