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December 10, 2009

UK Frequent Flyers Could Face Higher Taxes

Move Considered To Curb Airline Demand

As if higher fares, check baggage fees, packed airplanes, and ever-eroding service weren't doing enough to curb airline demand on their own, the chairman of the British Government's Committee on Climate Change has floated an idea that frequent flyers in the UK should be charged higher taxes than those who fly occasionally.

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American Airlines Sees Opportunities From Japan-U.S. Open Skies Agreement

Open Skies Accord Paves Way For Joint Ventures That American Says Could Result In Stronger Airlines

American Airlines applauded efforts by Japanese and U.S. negotiators Wednesday for their progress in developing an Open Skies accord that will govern aviation in years to come. American, a founding member of the oneworld Alliance, pressed both countries to reach a final accord in Washington, D.C., this week.

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Boeing Seeing Fewer Deferrals In Fourth Quarter

Says It May Be A Sign Of Better Days To Come

A Boeing official says the number of order deferrals has slowed, which could be an indication that the industry's slide may be coming to an end. Boeing President and Chief Financial Officer James Bell told industry analysts that only a few new requests for deferrals have come in since the third quarter ended October 1st.

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Babbitt Takes Professionalism Speech To The U.S. Senate Aviation Subcommittee

FAA Is Considering New Commercial Pilot Certificate Standards For Airlines

FAA Administrator Babbitt testified Thursday at a hearing before the Senate Commerce Committee Aviation Subcommittee on oversight of FAA safety initiatives. In his prepared remarks, he reiterated that "we cannot regulate professionalism."

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Big Mistake Finds TSA Procedures Posted Online

Secret Airport Screening Parameters Inadvertently Made Public

TSA has inadvertently posted some of its most secret airport screening procedures online in a way that makes them available to the public, including special rules for diplomats, CIA personnel, and law enforcement officers.

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FAA Applauds Biofuel Project Grants

$600 Million To Be Doled Out By DOE For Biofuel Projects

The FAA said Wednesday it welcomes the announcement by Secretary of Energy Steven Chu and Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack of more than $600 million in awards to advanced biofuel projects. At least four grant recipients are working on technologies to produce fuels including renewable jet fuels.

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