The Istanbul airport attacks will test Turkish Airlines' global ambitions -- Suicide attacks reported to have killed nearly 40 people Tuesday at the Istanbul Ataturk Airport is more grim news for Turkish Airlines and the country's ailing tourism industry. The airline, Turkey's largest, already had been hurt by terror attacks elsewhere in the country this year, complicating the company's efforts to position itself as a global player, and Istanbul as a major global hub, linking North America, Asia, Europe and Africa. The first three months of 2016 marked Turkish Airlines' worst quarter in 17 years. Leslie Josephs/Quartz
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FAA: Flights may resume to and from Istanbul -- The Federal Aviation Administration lifted its suspension of flights to and from Istanbul, after several hours of caution following the bombing at the airport in Turkey. "The FAA has lifted the ground stop for flights to and from Istanbul's Ataturk Airport," the agency said in a statement late Tuesday. When flights will actually touch down remains unclear. The Istanbul airport, the third busiest in Europe behind London and Paris, says the airport would be closed until at least Wednesday at 5 a.m. Bart Jansen/USA Today
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Passengers, workers at Istanbul Airport describe chaos after terror attack -- Passengers and workers at Europe's third-largest airport described a scene of carnage Tuesday evening, as hundreds of panicked people fled the site of the latest terrorist attack to hit Turkey. An airport worker reported hearing at least two explosions several minutes apart as well as rips of gunfire that signaled to many inside the airport that an attack was under way. Ayla Albayrak & Ned Levin/Wall Street Journal
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Airport authority will consider certification of the EIR on July 11, 2016 -- Airport authority releases final environmental impact report on 14-gage replacement terminal -- The Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority has released the Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) on the proposed 14-gate Replacement Terminal at the Hollywood Burbank Airport. The document examines the potential environmental impacts that a 355,000-square-foot Replacement Terminal might have on the surrounding community and identifies mitigation measures to lessen those impacts. A special commission meeting to consider certification of the FEIR is scheduled for Monday, July 11, 2016, at 9 a.m. in the Airport Skyroom. BUR Press Release
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Allegiant launches new LAX-Albuquerque route with $35 flights -- Allegiant has added a new flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Albuquerque starting Oct. 6. The budget airline is offering promotional, one-way fares for $35 and up. Allegiant is also hosting a "Christmas in July" Facebook sweepstakes to give away seats on the new route to 12 people. "Now travelers in Albuquerque will have an affordable nonstop option to visit one of California's most famous destinations and enjoy all that Los Angeles has to offer," said Jude Bricker, Allegiant chief operating officer, in a statement. Hannah Madans/Orange County Register
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Allegiant Airlines to offer year-round nonstop service from Missoula to Los Angeles -- Allegiant Airlines has announced that it will now offer nonstop flights from Missoula to Los Angeles year-round, rather than just in the summertime. The flights currently operate Thursday and Sunday, but starting in August they will depart Missoula on Monday and Friday. The flights will leave Missoula International Airport at 6:22 p.m. and arrive at LAX at 8:04 p.m. The flights will leave Los Angeles on Fridays and Mondays at 2:12 p.m. and arrive in Missoula at 5:42 p.m. David Erickson/The Missoulian
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More service at Palm Springs airport vital to valley tourism -- Growing air-service in the Coachella Valley is good for the region's tourism economy but more so integral to boosting the overall business climate, local industry leaders say. "Air service is critical, not just for the visitor industry, but to grow the economy, in general," John Kaatz, principal of the tourism consulting firm Conventions, Sports & Leisure, told the Coachella Valley Association of Governments at its annual dinner and general assembly Monday night. Skip Descant/Desert Sun
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Fresno airport officials hope to lure airlines -- Fresno's Director of Aviation Kevin Meikle says flights out of Fresno are competitively priced, but he's looking for ways to bring that cost down. This week, Meikle will go to the Fresno City Council and ask for permission to spend more money to bring in more flights. Meikle wants to be able to give airlines up to $300,000 in incentives. Basically, it's used on waived landing fees and marketing money. It would make Fresno Yosemite International competitive to other airports of similar size. Evan Onstot/Fresno Bee
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Republican bill introduced to lift PFC cap -- Rep. David Jolly (R-Fla.) last week introduced legislation that would eliminate both the federal cap on PFCs and the so-called "significant contribution" test for PFC projects at large and medium hub airports - policy changes strongly supported by AAAE and other groups, including ACI-NA and the U.S. Travel Association. The measure - H.R.5563, the Restoring Local Control of Airports Act of 2016 - has been cosponsored by Reps. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) and Gus Bilirakis (R-Fla.). Aviation News Today
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Armstrong Airport opens competition for hotel at new terminal -- The New Orleans Aviation Board has opened a competition for developers to build a three-star hotel next to the new terminal under construction at Louis Armstrong International Airport. A full-service, nationally branded hotel connected to Armstrong's new terminal must offer at least 140 rooms and capture the spirit of the terminal's design by architect Cesar Pelli, according to the request for proposals issued by the Aviation Board and the City of New Orleans. Katherine Sayre/The Times-Picayune
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John Glenn hopes airport being named for him inspires kids -- The airport where astronaut John Glenn ogled planes as a kid, came and went to two wars, boarded his first commercial jet and piloted a private aircraft until age 90 has now been named in his honor. The former U.S. senator, 94, said during a ceremony Tuesday that he hopes changing Port Columbus' name to John Glenn Columbus International Airport will inspire youngsters to pursue science, engineering and their own round of innovation. Julie Carr Smyth/AP
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Rio spends $600M to make its airport more bearable before the Olympics -- So there's a pretty good chance that this summer's Olympics in Rio de Janeiro will be the hottest mess to ever take to a pommel horse, sailboat, or high dive. Brazil's politics are in shambles, its economy in the hole, its Olympics-ready infrastructure already falling apart. Last week, soldiers killed a jaguar-the games' mascot-at an official torch ceremony. The threat of Zika looms over everything. If you're headed to Rio anyway, there is some good news: The airport is getting a little better, or at least easier to escape. Aarian Marshall/Wired
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Shrinking pool of future pilots keeps major airlines on edge -- After coping with terrorism, bankruptcies and consolidation, the largest U.S. airlines are facing a new problem: They may start running out of pilots in as soon as three years. That looming pilot deficit will soar to 15,000 by 2026, according to a study by the University of North Dakota's Aviation Department, as more captains reach the mandatory retirement age of 65 and fewer young people choose commercial aviation as a profession. And that's in an industry where captains on the biggest international jets average more than $200,000 a year -- with some pushing $300,000. Mary Schlangenstein & Michael Sasso/Bloomberg
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Delta Air Lines places a bet on emerging biometric security technology -- On April 29, the day after Delta Air Lines announced a groundbreaking deal to purchase Bombardier C Series jets, it announced another lesser deal: It partnered with a biometric security company called Clear. In both cases, association with the Delta brand benefits the companies, bringing attention and respectability, especially to the C Series, which had lacked an order from a major U.S. airline. Ted Reed/The Street
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U.S. airlines set to lose major battle against Gulf carriers in open skies debate -- In a potential blow to United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and American Airlines, the U.S. State Department is not expected to seek official consultations with the governments of Qatar and the United Arab Emirates to discuss whether Emirates, Etihad Airways, and Qatar Airways have unfair competitive advantages over their U.S. counterparts, according to a person familiar with the matter. Brian Sumers/Skift
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Selloff in airline, travel booking stocks could offer buying opportunity -- Airline and travel reservation stocks in the U.S. have been trounced since last week's historic Brexit vote as jittery investors fret over the vote's potential impact on business travel, the global economy and currency exchange rates. But experts believe the fears are overblown and the shares oversold, with some seeing a potential buying opportunity to snap up certain airline and travel stocks on the cheap. Janet Morrissey/The Street
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London for $639? Yes, British Airways is having a 'Brexit' fare sale -- Is British Airways having a 'Brexit' fare sale? That's the vibe from the carrier's in-progress three-day fare sale to London. British Airways is courting American customers by saying: "Your dollar has never gone further, and with our amazing 3 day sale you can see even more of London! " As for the details, economy fares are available for as little as $639 round-trip from New York. Ben Mutzabaugh/USA Today
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Qantas, Virgin shares drop amid Brexit concerns, higher oil prices -- Investors have sent Qantas and Virgin Australia shares tumbling amid ongoing market jitters over the UK's exit from the European Union and rising oil prices. Qantas slid four per cent, or 12 cents, to $2.61 by the close of trade on the Australian Securities Exchange on Tuesday. There were also sharp falls in Virgin shares, which ended the day down seven per cent, or 1.5 cents, at $0.21, levels not seen since August 2001. Australian Aviation
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First made-in-China jetliner begins airline service -- The first regional jet produced in China's initiative to compete in the commercial aircraft market made its debut flight Tuesday carrying 70 passengers. The ARJ21-700 jet is one of a series of initiatives launched by the ruling Communist Party to transform China from the world's low-cost factory into a creator of profitable technology in aviation, clean energy and other fields. The plane operated by Chengdu Airlines took its passengers from the western city of Chengdu to Shanghai in two hours. Paul Traynor/AP
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Are PreCheck and Global Entry worth it? -- You've seen the stories about the insane lines at TSA checkpoints this summer and how airlines are urging passengers to arrive at the airport two hours early so they don't miss their flights. There's got to be a better way. Actually, there are two better ways: PreCheck and Global Entry. Let's see which is worth it and which one may be right for you. PreCheck: This TSA program offers a faster security experience thanks to dedicated screening lanes at airports, plus members keep shoes and light jackets on and toiletries and laptops stay in bags, so no fumbling around as you approach that conveyor belt. Rick Seaney/USA Today
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U.S. may screen foreign travelers' Facebook, Twitter accounts -- The government's next plan to curb terrorism involves snooping around the Facebook profiles of foreign travelers. Non-citizens traveling to the U.S. on a visa waiver could be asked about their online presence and social media profiles - but not their account passwords - by U.S. Customs and Border Patrol. Alan Akhtar/USA Today
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Congress prepping short-term FAA bill -- House and Senate committee leaders are preparing a short-term reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration that is expected to include a handful of permanent policy provisions related to drones and aviation security. The 18-month patch will not contain a controversial proposal to separate the nation's air traffic control from the FAA, which stalled a long-term House version of the bill and ultimately forced committee leaders to go down the path of another short-term extension. Melanie Zanona/The Hill
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