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October 10, 2008

Qantas Pins Blame On Laptop Computer For A330 Incident

ATSB Says Onboard Electronics Have Caused Problems Before

Perhaps you suspect ulterior motives when the airlines require you to shut down your computer and cell phone during critical flight phases. Especially with recently announced plans to offer in-flight cellphone and wireless internet services, can these seemingly benign consumer devices really interfere with navigation and control of an airliner?

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Goodrich Receives FAA Approval For 'Monolithic' V2500 Fan Cowl

Says Design Saves On Maintenance Costs

Goodrich Corporation tells ANN it recently received FAA Supplemental Type Certification (STC) for a lightweight durable fan cowl design for V2500-A5 engine nacelles. Goodrich's Aerostructures business unit, through its Alabama Service Center in Foley, AL will provide a one-piece, or monolithic, fan cowl as part of its Prime Solutions aftermarket support program.

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AD: Boeing

AD NUMBER: 2008-21-05 MANUFACTURER: Boeing SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive 2008-21-05 SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD), which applies to certain Boeing Model 767-200, -300, and -400ER series airplanes.

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Engine Alliance Says GP7200's Performance On A380 'Flawless'

Turbofan Entered Service On Emirates Plane In August

The entry into service for the Engine Alliance GP7200 on the Airbus A380 has been "flawless," according to Engine Alliance President Jim Moravecek.

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AD: Boeing

AD NUMBER: 2008-21-03 MANUFACTURER: Boeing SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive 2008-21-03 SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Boeing Model 737-300, -400, and -500 series airplanes.

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AD: Boeing

AD NUMBER: 2008-21-02 MANUFACTURER: Boeing SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive 2008-21-02 SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD), which applies to certain Boeing Model 737-600, -700, and -800 series airplanes.

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Report: Boeing, IAM Heading Back To Bargaining Table

Mediated Talks May Resume This Weekend

The New York Times reports contract talks between Boeing and its largest union will resume as soon as this weekend, in an attempt to end a five-week strike which is costing the company $100 million a day, and no doubt pinching the holiday season plans of many union families.

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