Aerospace Diary

Neelam Mathews Oct 3, 2012 The British Airline Pilots’ Association (BALPA) has spoken out against an EASA proposal to change flight and duty time regulations for commercial pilots. Balpa says EASA is weakening Britain's safety rules in the name of EU-wide harmonization of rules. The plans are expected to be introduced by the end of 2015 subject to the approval of EU member states. EASA said the proposals were based on 50 scientific studies and consultation within the industry, including pilots. According to Balpa, the new rules could see pilots, being on duty 15% more over two weeks, flying longer than scientists say is safe, and spending  30%longer on standby before being called for duty ( as a result, they say they could be awake for over 24 hours). In an open letter to new Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin, US businessman Maurer, whose daughter was killed three years ago, was quoted saying: "All of these proposals risk the safety of the flying public and...

Neelam Mathews Sept 15, 2012 Air India opened its reservations on Sept 14 for its Boeing 787 service. Initially the Dreamliner will operate Delhi – Chennai and Delhi – Bangalore, 1 daily each, starting Sept 19. Reservation for the Boeing 787 service is currently scheduled until Oct 27. Planned Boeing 787 operation remains subject to change.   Delhi – Chennai   eff 19SEP12  AI439/440 AI439 DEL0700 – 0940MAA 788 D AI430 MAA1045 – 1325DEL 788 D Delhi – Bangalore   eff 19SEP12  AI403/404 AI403 DEL1630 – 1910BLR 788 D AI404 BLR2010 – 2245DEL 788 D