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Aero-News Alert: NTSB's Conners Asks Bush To Withdraw Nomination As Chairman

National Transportation Safety Board Member Ellen Engleman Conners has asked President Bush to withdraw her nomination for a second term as Chairman of the NTSB.

Aero-News Alert: Shots Fired by Air Marshal On Board Miami Airliner

Situation Appears "Confusing" At This Time

ANN Reporting 1430 EST, 12.07.05: ANN is monitoring a story in which shots were allegedly fired, for reasons as yet unknown, by a Federal Air Marshal. According to a number of sources, American Airlines Flight 924 was the scene of a shooting incident. The aircraft is currently surrounded by law enforcement personnel, is still attached to an airport jetway and the matter is reportedly "under control."

Boeing and Royal Air Maroc Complete 787 Dreamliner Order

In a joint statement, Boeing and Royal Air Maroc announced Tuesday the firm-order agreement for four 787 Dreamliners, with an option for the purchase of one additional airplane. The first 787 is scheduled for delivery in late 2008.

AD: Boeing

AD NUMBER: 2005-25-03 MANUFACTURER: Boeing SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive 2005-25-03 SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Boeing Model 737-600, -700, -700C, and -800 series airplanes.

Analysts Say Delta Faces Liquidation, In Addition To Its Other Problems

Could it be curtains for Delta in 2006?

Several analysts taking part in the Reuters Aerospace and Defense Summit this week said it's a real possibility. One says Delta could very well sell what's left and lock the doors if it doesn't fare well in bankruptcy court during the coming year.

US Airways Goes With GEnx Engines For Its A350s

Over 100 Orders For Engine On A350 So Far

US Airways has reached agreement with General Electric Company to purchase GEnx engines for its new order of 20 Airbus A350 aircraft. The contract is valued at more than $400 million.