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October 16, 2016

Banned! DOT Bans All Samsung Galaxy Note7 Phones from Airplanes

Massive Action Seeks To Eliminate Hazards Of Note 7 Battery Debacle

The DOT, the FAA and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), have issued an emergency order to ban all Samsung Galaxy Note7 smartphone devices from air transportation in the United States. Individuals who own or possess a Samsung Galaxy Note7 device may not transport the device on their person, in carry-on baggage, or in checked baggage on flights to, from, or within the United States. This prohibition includes all Samsung Galaxy Note7 devices. The phones also cannot be shipped as air cargo. The ban is effective as of Saturday, October 15, 2016, at noon ET.

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EASA, TCCA Approve STC For AS332L/L1 Flight Management System Upgrade

Heli-One, Universal Avionics Announce STC Approval The Modernization Program

Heli-One has received Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval for its Flight Management System (FMS) upgrade for the Airbus AS332L and AS332L1 from EASA and Transport Canada (TCCA). This STC is a part of the AS332L/L1 modernization program currently underway with the Bundespolizei German Police (BPOL) and contracted by NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA). The program includes an extensive flight display upgrade.

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Hexcel Announces Contract Amendments And Extensions With Airbus Group

Agreements Expected To Generate Sales Of $15 billion

Two key contracts with Hexcel Corporation to supply advanced composites to Airbus Group have been amended. Hexcel expects these contracts to generate total sales of $15 billion for the duration of the contract.

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Passenger Sues Airline For Burn Suffered During E-Cig Charging Cycle

Says Carrier Should Not Have Allowed Him To Recharge The Device In Flight

A passenger who suffered third degree burns on a Norwegian Air Shuttle flight from London To New York while recharging his electronic cigarette has sued the airlines, saying it is responsible for its injuries.

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