Northwest And Royal Dutch Airlines Not In Joint Venture
It seems KLM and Northwest Airlines have a change
of plans. The two will not be creating a joint cargo company as part of
their existing alliance. Although rumors reveal the two will intensify their
cooperation in the air freight sector, nothing more will be divulged until
after a 60-day discussion period between the two carriers.
First sea satellite launch delayed
The first satellite launch from a sea platform has been delayed
until October 1998. This makes the launch, backed by U.S. Russia, Norway
and Ukraine firms, nearly four months behind schedule. Officials aren't
divulging what the reason for the delay is, only to say that it is due to
many different factors. The project involves using the converted oil rig,
Odyssey, to fire Russian-made Zenits rockets from a position in the Pacific
Ocean.
Majority Of U.S. plane manufacturers may oppose fuel tank proposals
Reports indicate that U.S.
aerospace companies and airlines are expected to oppose every federal proposal
meant to prevent fuel-tank explosions on airliners. All except one -- adding
insulation to air conditioning systems, which would help prevent the hazardous
heating of fuel stores above. According to the FAA, it seems most of the
measures recommended by the National Transportation Safety Board "would
not significantly improve safety and could add new risks to complex modern
airliners."
Airline Accord Reached Between Panama and Colombia
Colombia airlines is now allowed to fly routes
to the United States and Central America from Panamanian airports. So far,
no Colombian airline has announced definite plans to fly new routes from
Panama City. Apparently, Colombia was concerned that passenger flights between
the two favored Panama's Copa, threatening harsh restrictions on Copa flights
if changes were not implemented. | 
