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March 03, 2008

Rolls-Royce Awarded $2.6 Billion Virgin Atlantic Order

Trent 1000 Deal Also Includes Joint Environmental Program

On Monday, Rolls-Royce announced a $2.6 billion order for its Trent 1000 engines and associated services from Virgin Atlantic. The company also revealed it is forming an environmental partnership with the airline to cut carbon emissions.

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FAA Oversight Of Foreign-Sourced Aircraft Parts Under Scrutiny

OIG Says Substandard Parts Allowed Into US Planes

Boeing promises a serious review of a new report from the US Department of Transportations Office of the Inspector General, which claims poor FAA oversight of foreign manufacturers continues to allow substandard parts to find their way into US airliners.

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Schumer Says TSA Isn't Doing Enough To Monitor Foreign Flight Students

Agency Denies Claimed Gaps In Screening Process

A New York senator says the Transportation Security Administration isn't doing enough to ensure foreign students training at US flight schools are properly vetted and cleared -- an assertion TSA vehemently denies.

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American Pulls One 777 From Fleet Following Autothrottle Issue

Says Problem Unrelated To British Airways Incident

American Airlines grounded one of its 777-200s following a reported autothrottle problem last week, as the aircraft approached to land at Los Angeles International Airport.

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Canned Cathay Pacific Pilot Had High-Level Company In Cockpit

B777 Flyby Draws Condemnation... But Was Witnessed From Cockpit By CP Chairman

The details surrounding the termination of an experienced pilot for an impromptu fly-by are getting a mite more intriguing. Following the acceptance of a new B777 for Cathay Pacific Airlines, details have recently emerged confirming that the PIC had high-level company along who (one assumes) could have stopped the fly-by at any time had he wanted... since he was in the cockpit.

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Boeing Delivers First US 777-200LR To Delta Air Lines

Boeing has delivered the first widebody 777-200LR (longer range) airplane for a U.S. carrier to Delta Air Lines. The airplane was revealed and then dedicated by the airline's management in honor of Delta employees, 150 of whom attended the delivery ceremony at Boeing Field.

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First Flight: A320 Powered By New IAE Select One

An Airbus' program to develop more eco-efficient aircraft has recently scored a milestone. An Airbus A320 test aircraft successfully performed the first in a series of test flights on 26th February, powered for the first time by International Aero Engines' new SelectOne standard engine.

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