Discount carrier JetAmerica delays launch, cites problems obtaining landing slots at Newark

October 7th, 2009 Brookings researchers warn of more flight delaysDALLAS — Lengthy airline delays are twice as common now as in 1990 and will get worse as the economy recovers, according to a Brookings Institution report released Thursday. The researchers said much of the problem is due to heavy concentrations of short trips between big cities, but they also cited an "ill-equipped" air traffic control system and other factors.

August 29th, 2009 Report cites structural problems in awning's fallBRIDGEPORT, Texas — A preliminary report has determined that inefficient structural supports and weather factors contributed to the collapse of a northern Texas town's storefront awning that killed a teenager and injured another. Bridgeport City Engineer Konstantine Bakintas said in his report released Friday that the awning hadn't shown signs of distress before it collapsed Tuesday, a calm summer day, so it apparently was a tragic accident.

August 17th, 2009 Borders boosts discount for teachers to 25 percentANN ARBOR, Mich. — Borders Group Inc.

August 12th, 2009 Delta, US Airways swapping slotsATLANTA — The sudden flurry of airlines swapping takeoff and landing slots at Washington and New York area airports continued Wednesday with Delta and US Airways striking a deal similar to one between AirTran and Continental disclosed the day before. The carriers will get more bang for the buck in congested areas where slot access is limited and where they face increased competition from Southwest Airlines, which has a knack for bringing lower fares to new markets it serves.

August 11th, 2009 AirTran, Continental swapping slots at 3 airportsATLANTA — Discount carrier AirTran Airways plans to stop flying to and from Newark, N.J., and will give its takeoff and landing slots there to Continental Airlines in exchange for Continental slots at airports in Washington and New York, where AirTran faces increased competition from Southwest Airlines, officials said. An AirTran executive told employees in a memo Tuesday obtained by The Associated Press that the carrier's decision to cease operations effective Oct.

July 17th, 2009 Discount air carrier JetAmerica foldsNEWARK, N.J. — JetAmerica, a fledgling discount airline that garnered attention with $9 promotional fares, has folded without ever getting off the ground.

July 15th, 2009 NASA starts fueling shuttle for 6th launch tryCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — NASA has finished fueling the space shuttle for a sixth attempt to launch Endeavour on a mission to the international space station.

July 2nd, 2009 Computer problems delay United flights at O'HareCHICAGO — A computer problem grounded all United Airlines flights at O'Hare International Airport Thursday, causing long delays and lines for travelers headed out for the Fourth of July holiday weekend. The outage involved all of United's computers at O'Hare, forcing many delays and some cancellations, said airline spokeswoman Robin Urbanski.

June 12th, 2009 ASA plane makes emergency landing in AtlantaATLANTA — A Delta Air Lines spokeswoman says a small Atlantic Southeast Airlines jet made an emergency landing at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport after the landing gear malfunctioned. Delta spokeswoman Kate Modolo says the CRJ-200 Canadair commuter flight was on its way from Columbus, Ga., to Atlanta.

May 15th, 2009 NEW DELHI - In a bid to attract families during the summer vacations, low-cost carrier SpiceJet is offering 50 percent discount on fares for children aged between two and 12 years, the airlines said Friday. But the bookings have to be made between May 15 and 18.

May 12th, 2009 AirTran Airways joins the Wi-Fi crowdORLANDO, Fla. — Discount carrier AirTran Airways, a unit of AirTran Holdings Inc., said Tuesday it will offer in-flight wireless Internet access on all 136 of its aircraft by midsummer.

May 12th, 2009 Airlines' on-time performance improves in MarchATLANTA — U.S. airlines' on-time performance and baggage handling improved in March compared with a year ago, but was worse than in February of this year, government data released Tuesday shows.

April 29th, 2009 No. 2 officer on USS Stennis relieved of dutyBREMERTON, Wash. — The Navy has relieved of duty the executive officer of the USS Stennis, second to the commanding officer of the aircraft carrier.

April 23rd, 2009 LONDON - 'Congestion pricing' could be one way to decongest airport runways and overcome the problem of rampant flight delays. In London, motorists pay a fee to drive into certain locations during peak traffic hours, and the idea has been considered for implementation in New York as well.

January 28th, 2009 TEHRAN - Iran plans to put its first domestically made communication satellite into orbit by March 20, the head of the Iranian space agency has said. 'If we do not run into problems, the first domestic satellite will be put in orbit by the end of this (Iranian solar calendar) year,' Reza Taqipour said.