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October 06, 2008

Survey Says: When It Comes To Airlines, Less Is More

Discount Carriers Cop Three Of Four Top Rankings

Common sense tells us that you only get what you pay for, but the saying may not always hold true when it comes to air travel. A recent Forbes survey comparing 10 US airlines revealed three lower-cost carriers earned highest marks when judged in six categories of performance.

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ARINC Direct Adds W&B, Performance Calculations To Portfolio

New Capabilities For Flight Services Products

ARINC Direct announced Monday at NBAA 2008 it has expanded its portfolio of flight services for business aviation with a new, fully-integrated Weight & Balance and Performance (runway analysis) application. Developed in cooperation with the Aircraft Performance Group, the program will enable ARINC Direct customers to perform Weight & Balance calculations on-line from any standard Internet computer connection.

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France, Germany Want Airbus To Pay For Delays

Airbus Claims Engine Makers Are To Blame For Delivery Tardiness

Faced with more late delivery penalties and production woes, Airbus is in a situation that seems to be snowballing. Adding to the tension of running behind schedule on several projects, France and Germany are applying political pressure to EADS, Airbus' parent company.

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Delta Conducts Its First Wi-Fi Test Flight

Company Plans To Block 'Inappropriate Content'

Delta Air Lines moved a step closer to providing its passengers with wireless internet service, making its first test flight of the Aircell wi-fi system on Thursday.

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TSA May Ease Liquid Ban Next Year

New Screening Technology Currently Under Development

Transportation Security Administration Chief Kip Hawley announced last week an eventual reduction of restrictions on liquids carried aboard airliners may become a reality about a year from now.

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Sun Country Warns Of Storm Clouds Brewing

Petters Resignation Puts Finances, Jobs In Jeopardy

Used to relying on short-term loans from its parent company to carry it through slower times, Sun Country Airlines is bracing for the possibility of layoffs or possible closure due to last week's resignation of Petters Group Worldwide CEO Tom Petters.

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Kansas City International Unshaken By Decline

Airport Officials Riding Out Fluctuations In Activity

Despite a recent 20 percent decrease in airline capacity -- as well as losing out on a proposed $375 million Bombardier assembly plant -- Kansas City International Airport (MCI) officials are unintimidated.

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