AIRLINE OUTLOOK.

This article focuses on airlines. The NTSB is recommending the FAA expedite an airworthiness directive that would require operators of Boeing 737 classics to perform a detailed inspection and rework of the main landing gear retract actuator beam as specified in Boeing's Service Bulletin 737-32A1355. The board points out that failure of the MLG retract actuator beam can damage the beam arm, hydraulic tubing and the flight control cables, which can lead to loss of control of the aircraft. The U.S. Transportation Department authorized Primaris Airlines to operate charter service with its single Boeing 757 aircraft while the carrier continues attempts to raise more than $60 million needed to launch its intended domestic and foreign scheduled service, which the department authorized last fall. Hong Kong International Airport is fighting back competition with a two-year rebate incentive for 50% off landing fees in the first year and 25% off in the second to carriers flying to new destinations.