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November 19, 2010

AFGE: TSA Must Protect Employees, Provide Public Education On Pat-Downs

Union Calls On TSA To Issue Pat-Down Information To Every Passenger

The union representing TSA workers across the country has heard from its Transportation Security Officer members that while most passengers are understanding of the new TSA security procedures, there have been a few instances where passengers have become angry, belligerent and even physical.

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FAA Works With DoD To Open Up Air Corridors For Holiday Travel

Hopes To Ease Delays And Congestion During Thanksgiving Week

The FAA is preparing for a busy Thanksgiving holiday travel week by working with the Department of Defense to clear the way for commercial aircraft to fly in airspace normally reserved for the military.

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Boeing Delivers Its 900th 777 Airplane To Ethiopian Airlines

Model Delivered Is The Long Range "Worldliner"

The B777 continues to roll off the production line, as is evidenced by the delivery of the 900th 777 airplane Wednesday to Ethiopian Airlines. The airplane is the ultra-long-range Boeing 777-200LR (long range) Worldliner, and is the first of five 777s the airline ordered in 2009.

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Pilot The Focus Of Air India Accident Investigation

Preliminary Report Shows He Slept Most Of The Trip

The pilot of an Air India Express flight which overshot the runway in Mangalor on landing had been asleep for more than half the flight, according to an official report from the Indian government. 158 people were fatally injured when the aircraft went into a ravine off the end of the runway and caught fire.

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Central Florida Airport Opts Out Of TSA Screening

But Washington Officials Say Guidelines Must Be Followed

Orlando Sanford Airport (KSFB) in central Florida says it will opt out of TSA screening in favor of a private contractor, but that may not end the controversy.

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As Many As 40 New Engines May Be Needed For The A380 Fleet Worldwide

Nearly Half Of The Trent 900 Engines In The Fleet May Be Suspect

A Qantas spokesperson said Thursday Rolls-Royce may be facing the replacement of as many as 40 of its Trent 900 engines hung on the wings of Airbus A380 aircraft worldwide.

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