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January 21, 2009

NATA Congratulates New DHS Secretary

Janet Napolitano Confirmed Tuesday

National Air Transportation Association (NATA) President James K. Coyne congratulated incoming Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano on her confirmation Tuesday by the US Senate. Napolitano is the first woman to serve as Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security.

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US Airways Sends Checks To Flight 1549 Passengers

Each Receives $5,000 For Personal Property Losses

US Airways launched what could be considered a preemptive strike this week... on both the public relations and, perhaps, legal fronts. The airline -- which, it would be fair to say, is basking in the good publicity brought about by last week's successful ditching of Flight 1549 in the Hudson River -- announced Tuesday it will send $5,000 to each of the 150 passengers who were onboard the stricken airliner.

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Flight 1549 Investigation Sheds Light On CFM56 Airworthiness Directive

Compressor Stall Problem Reported With A320 Engines

The National Transportation Safety Board's ongoing investigation into last week's downing of US Airways Flight 1549 has centered on the aircraft's two CFM International turbofans, which appear to have been knocked out simultaneously after an encounter with a large flock of birds.

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Airlines May Defer More '09 Deliveries Than Originally Thought

Carriers Hesitant To Accept Planes They Don't Need

Things may soon go from bad to worse for manufacturers of commercial airliners. A recent study by an analyst with investment firm UBS shows more major carriers are likely to defer their scheduled deliveries this year, than was originally thought just three months ago.

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Northrop Grumman Sued In 2005 Chalks Ocean Airways Accident

Defunct Airline Blames Inadequate Design Of 58-Year-Old Airframe

The General Aviation Revitalization Act of 1994, which limited tort claims against manufacturers of aircraft older than 18 years, allowed a renaissance among general aviation manufacturers. But there are still attorneys trying to find ways around it.

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GECAS Engine Leasing Marks 10th Anniversary With 120 Leases

Offers Finance Options For Various Manufacturers' Engines

GE Commercial Aviation Services (GECAS) announced this week its engine leasing unit signed 120 new engine lease agreements in 2008, which works out to about 10 placements per month.

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