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December 10, 2008

DOT Says Airline On-Time Performance Improved In October

Pinnacle Had Best Overall Performance; ASA The Worst

Flights operated by the nation’s largest airlines arrived on time at a higher rate this past October than in either October of last year or in September 2008, according to the Air Travel Consumer Report released Wednesday by the US Department of Transportation.

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It's A Start: DOT Releases Tarmac Delay Data

First-Ever Measure Of Strandings, Cancellations Based On Airline Reports

Saying the agency is committed to providing airline passengers with better information about flights that experience the worst tarmac delays, on Wednesday the US Department of Transportation released new, comprehensive data that, for the first time, include extended runway times for flights that were later cancelled and for flights diverted to alternative airports.

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Emirates To Launch San Francisco Service With 'Emvironment' Flight

Will Use All Routing, Efficiency Advantages Available

On December 15, Emirates will trial a new environmental program to execute the longest green journey. The program, to be analyzed and reviewed on the airline's inaugural flight from Dubai to San Francisco, will represent the world's first cross-polar green flight.

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United Raises $150 Million On Leaseback Program

Airline Will Continue Operating Sold Planes

It's a case of, "what works for a flight school Cessna also works for a Boeing jetliner." UAL, parent company of United Airlines, announced this week a sale and leaseback transaction that added approximately $150 million of cash to the company's unrestricted liquidity.

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Airbus Leads Boeing In 2008 Orders, Deliveries

Call It: Airbus Will Regain Sales Title After 2007 Reprieve

Unlike in years past, there apparently will not be any nail-biting finale to the 2008 commercial aircraft sales race between Boeing and Airbus... as the European planemaker has a commanding lead over its American rival.

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EU Signs Open Skies Agreement With Canada

And Unlike US Pact... This One Is REALLY Open

Like the US, Canada has reached an Open Skies agreement with the European Union, lowering barriers to international airline competition. Airlines based in the 27-nation EU bloc will be able to fly directly to Canada, and vice versa.

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