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December 01, 2009

Fokker Will Make A350WXB Outboard Flaps

Initial Production Run Will Be 140 Sets Per Year

Stork Fokker said Monday that it has signed a contract with Airbus for the development and manufacturing of the composite outboard Flaps for the A350 XWB family of aircraft.

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You KNEW This Was Coming... FlightSafety Sued By Flight 3407 Families

Four Suits Charge Deficiencies In Stall Recovery Training

FlightSafety International has been named in four lawsuits connected with the crash of Colgan Air Flight 3407. The suits allege deficiencies in stall recovery training for both the pilot and copilot of the aircraft.

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New Orleans Eyes $755 Million Airport Improvement Plan

But Privatization Is Still Not Out Of The Question

The City of New Orleans plans to launch a $755 million modernization plan for Louis Armstrong International Airport, though the airport board is still considering a private manager for the facility. The board cites a steady increase in visitors post-Katrina and the 2013 Super Bowl among the reasons for proceeding.

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DOT Ensures BA Offers Reimbursements Following Fare Faux Pas

Airline Mistakenly Advertised $40 Fare Between U.S. And India

British Airways, in an agreement with the U.S. DOT's Aviation Enforcement Office, will compensate consumers for cancellation penalties and other expenses incurred due to the carrier's erroneous offer of $40 fares between the United States and India. 

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FAA Won't Force Quick B777 Engine Rebuilds

NTSB Recommended Rapid Replacement Of Some Engine Parts Subject To Icing

The FAA has declined to prevent some 130 B777 airliners from flying long-distance routes before the replacement of some engine parts that have, in extremely rare cases, iced up during flight and caused engine shutdowns. The NTSB had recommended that at least some of the suspect parts be replaced by the end of this year.

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10 Percent Of 747-400's Not Flying

Freighters Will Likely Slowly Return To Service. Passenger Planes, Not So Much

A report by 7Seas Aviation, a Los Angeles-based aviation consultant, says as many as 10 percent of the world's fleet of 747-400's are in storage, due to the impact of the recession on both the passenger and cargo markets.  That accounts for about 63 airplanes as of November 1st.

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