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December 16, 2014

MH370: Malaysia Ignored Crucial Evidence, Watchdog Website Says

Sources Tell Fight AirlineRatings.com That Authorities Ignored Satellite Evidence

Critical days were lost in the search for MH370 because Malaysian authorities initially rejected evidence from the British satellite company that the Boeing 777 with 239 aboard was in the Southern Indian Ocean, according to a website that tracks flight safety.

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Heather Cho Out At Korean Air

Hanjin Owner's Daughter Belittled The Chief Steward On A KAL Flight

The daughter of the owner of Korean Airline, who also held positions of authority with the airline, was reportedly upset that she had been served nuts in a bag rather than on a plate while the KAL flight was taxiing for takeoff from New York to Inchon, South Korea. So upset, in fact, that she ordered the leader of the cabin crew to kneel at her feet and apologize for the affront.

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Note To Airline Pilots: Don't Let Passengers Fly The Plane

That Holds True Even When The Passengers Are Attractive Celebrities

Here's an example of some pretty bad judgement on the part of a Mexican airline captain. On a recent Magnicharters airline flight between Cancun and Mexico City, an unnamed pilot allowed  23-year-old singer Esmeralda Ugalde and her 19-year-old actress friend Samadhi Zendejas to sit in the left seat of the airplane wearing the pilot's hat.

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AirAsia X Places Firm Order For 55 A330neo

Largest Single Order To Date For The Re-Engined Widebody

AirAsia X, the long haul affiliate of Asia’s largest low cost airline, has placed a firm order with Airbus for 55 A330neo aircraft. This is the largest single order to date for the A330 Family. AirAsia X has now ordered a total of 91 aircraft. The announcement covers the firming up of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for 50 A330neo signed during the Farnborough Air Show in July 2014, plus an additional five aircraft. Deliveries of the newly-ordered aircraft will begin in 2018.

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Boeing, Jetlines Announce Order For Five 737 MAX 7s

New Canadian Ultra-Low Cost Carrier Starts Building Its Fleet

Boeing and Jetlines have announced an order for five 737 MAX 7s as the new Canadian ultra-low cost carrier builds its future fleet. The order, valued at $438 million at current list prices, includes purchase rights for an additional 16 737 MAXs.

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NASA Tests Software That May Help Increase Flight Efficiency, Decrease Noise

ASTAR Allows Better Spacing, Provides Pilots With Specific Flight Parameters

NASA researchers have begun flight tests of computer software that shows promise in improving flight efficiency and reducing environmental impacts of aircraft, especially on communities around airports.

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FAA, New Mexico Airlines Differ On Reasons For Flight Cancellation

Carrier Abruptly Canceled All Of Its Flights Friday

There are different views of why Albuquerque NM-based regional carrier New Mexico Airlines abruptly canceled all of its flights last Friday ... one from the airline and one from the FAA.

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