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This is the 15th extension for the FAA since the last full authorization expired in 2007.

The rating change means Mexican carriers cannot establish new service, although existing flights will not be affected.

The OEM plans to reach 40 narrowbodies a month by early 2012, with aircraf rolling off production lines at three facilities.

Global passenger demand was up 11.9% year-on-year in June, according to the International Air Transport Association.

Southwest is seeing strengthening demand, a higher average fare, and increased revenue from some of its new optional services.

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)

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)

Yet another one-month extension is likely to be voted on today as debate continues.

Second quarter revenues at Boeing Commercial Airplanes declined 12% from a year earlier, to $7.4 billion.

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)

27 JUL 2010, 11:38
McDonnell Douglas MD-11F
D-ALCQ - Lufthansa Cargo
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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)

CFO Kathryn Mikells and President John Tague will leave the merged company as part of the integration plan.

Air Berlin CEO Joachim Hunold says the aim is to have agreements with the pair in place by next summer.

The aircraft was destroyed when it crashed on landing, but the pilots survived.

Transportation Department alleges multiple violations of rules on bumping passengers from flights.

Addition of German carrier will give oneworld a significant presence in central Europe.

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.

Ancillary revenues in 2009 jumped more than 40% year-over-year, and are expected to continue to rise.

An engine choice for the new aircraft will be announced when the order is finalized.

Op-Ed: Association of Professional Flight Attendants President Laura Glading makes a case for re-regulation.