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FAA Bill Still Elusive As Extension Passes

Aviation Week - Fri, 30/07/2010 - 23:44
This is the 15th extension for the FAA since the last full authorization expired in 2007.
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FAA Downgrades Mexico Safety Rating

Aviation Week - Fri, 30/07/2010 - 23:44
The rating change means Mexican carriers cannot establish new service, although existing flights will not be affected.
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Airbus Targets 40 A320s Per Month

Aviation Week - Fri, 30/07/2010 - 23:44
The OEM plans to reach 40 narrowbodies a month by early 2012, with aircraf rolling off production lines at three facilities.
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International Recovery Retains Momentum: IATA

Aviation Week - Thu, 29/07/2010 - 23:48
Global passenger demand was up 11.9% year-on-year in June, according to the International Air Transport Association.
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Southwest Reports Strong Quarter, Caps Fleet Growth

Aviation Week - Thu, 29/07/2010 - 23:48
Southwest is seeing strengthening demand, a higher average fare, and increased revenue from some of its new optional services.
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28 JUL 2010 - USAF McDonnell Douglas C-17A Globemaster III Accident

Aviation Safety Network - Thu, 29/07/2010 - 13:12
28 JAN 2010, 18:14
McDonnell Douglas C-17A Globemaster III
- USAF
/ 4
Anchorage-Elmendorf AFB, AK (EDF) (USA)
Military flight, during Unknown
A C-17 cargo plane operated by the US Air Force crashed and burned near Anchorage-Elmendorf AFB, AK ... (more)
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27 JUL 2010 - Roush Fenway Racing LLC Raytheon 390 Premier 1A Accident

Aviation Safety Network - Thu, 29/07/2010 - 02:00
27 JUL 2010, 18:15
Raytheon 390 Premier 1A
N6JR - Roush Fenway Racing LLC
0 / 2
Oshkosh-Wittman Field, WI (OSH) (USA)
Executive flight, during Landing
The pilot of the Premier 1A came in a low-airspeed state. He lost control and rolled 45-60 degrees t... (more)
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FAA Reauthorization To Be Extended Again

Aviation Week - Wed, 28/07/2010 - 23:52
Yet another one-month extension is likely to be voted on today as debate continues.
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2Q Earnings: A Tale Of Two Boeings

Aviation Week - Wed, 28/07/2010 - 21:26
Second quarter revenues at Boeing Commercial Airplanes declined 12% from a year earlier, to $7.4 billion.
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28 JUL 2010 - Airblue Airbus A321-231 Accident

Aviation Safety Network - Wed, 28/07/2010 - 13:42
28 JUL 2010, ca 09:45
Airbus A321-231
AP-BJB - Airblue
152 / 152
Islamabad-Benazir Bhutto International Airport (ISB) (Pakistan)
Domestic Scheduled Passenger flight, during Approach
An Airbus passenger plane was destroyed when it crashed in the Margalla Hills near Islamabad-Benazir... (more)
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27 JUL 2010 - Lufthansa Cargo McDonnell Douglas MD-11F Accident

Aviation Safety Network - Wed, 28/07/2010 - 00:54
27 JUL 2010, 11:38
McDonnell Douglas MD-11F
D-ALCQ - Lufthansa Cargo
0 / 2
Riyadh-King Khalid International Airport (RUH) (Saudi Arabia)
Cargo flight, during Landing
A Lufthansa Cargo MD-11F cargo plane was destroyed when it crashed on landing at Riyadh-King Khaled ... (more)
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United CFO, President Gone If Merger OK''d

Aviation Week - Wed, 28/07/2010 - 00:27
CFO Kathryn Mikells and President John Tague will leave the merged company as part of the integration plan.
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Air Berlin Talks Code Share With BA, Iberia

Aviation Week - Wed, 28/07/2010 - 00:27
Air Berlin CEO Joachim Hunold says the aim is to have agreements with the pair in place by next summer.
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Lufthansa Cargo MD-11F Crashes in Riyadh

Aviation Week - Wed, 28/07/2010 - 00:27
The aircraft was destroyed when it crashed on landing, but the pilots survived.
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DOT Hits Comair With $275,000 Fine

Aviation Week - Wed, 28/07/2010 - 00:27
Transportation Department alleges multiple violations of rules on bumping passengers from flights.
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Air Berlin To Join Oneworld

Aviation Week - Tue, 27/07/2010 - 17:14
Addition of German carrier will give oneworld a significant presence in central Europe.
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JAL Scales Back Plans For Job Cuts

Aviation Week - Tue, 27/07/2010 - 00:15
The carrier also is asking for less debt forgiveness from its banks in a restructuring plan that it hopes they will endorse to the court supervising the JAL bankruptcy.
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Ancillary Revenue Soars Globally

Aviation Week - Sat, 24/07/2010 - 00:17
Ancillary revenues in 2009 jumped more than 40% year-over-year, and are expected to continue to rise.
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Virgin America Signs MOU for Up to 60 A320s

Aviation Week - Thu, 22/07/2010 - 23:57
An engine choice for the new aircraft will be announced when the order is finalized.
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APFA President Argues For Re-Regulation

Aviation Week - Thu, 22/07/2010 - 23:52
Op-Ed: Association of Professional Flight Attendants President Laura Glading makes a case for re-regulation.
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