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Air China And CFM Finalize Engine MRO Joint Venture

Chinese Government Cleared The Partnership Monday

Nearly four years ago, Air China and CFM International agreed to establish an innovative maintenance repair, and overhaul (MRO) joint venture. After lengthy negotiations, the two companies have received Chinese government approval for the formation of Sichuan Services Aero Engines Maintenance Company.

B757 To Be Converted To Combination Freighter And Passenger Jet

"Combi Configuration" Will Accommodate 45 Passengers, 10 Cargo Pallets

An airline and and engineering firm plan to convert a standard Boeing 757-200 aircraft into what they call a "Combi Configuration", which will allow for 45 passengers and up to 10 cargo pallets.

Polish Leaders Say Russia's Investigation Into April Accident 'Unacceptable'

Prime Minister Calls Conclusions "Unjustified"

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said last week that the findings of a Russian investigation into the accident last April which fatally injured President Lech Kaczynsky are "unacceptable, without question."

Airlines Have Collected $2.5 Billion In Baggage Fees In 2010

Travelers Seem To Be Willing To Pay

Airlines have certainly gone a long way towards making their baggage holds into revenue centers, having collected over $2.5 billion in luggage fees over the course of this year.

Airbus Delivers Delayed A380 To Qantas

First Since Engine Failure In November

Airbus has delivered an A380 airliner to Qantas, the first to be delivered to the Australian carrier since an uncontained engine failure in one of its aircraft grounded the fleet.