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March 13, 2012

Continental To Appeal Manslaughter Verdict In Concorde Accident

Calls Decision In The 12-Year-Old-Case 'Absurd'

Continental Airlines, which is now part of United Continental Holdings, says it will ask a French appeals court to overturn the manslaughter verdict finding the airline liable for the deaths of 113 people aboard the the Concorde 12  years ago.

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Cobham Withdraws Proposal To Acquire Shares Of Thrane & Thrane A/S

Board Would Not Support Cobham's Offer

Cobham confirms that it has been in discussion over the last year with the Board of Thrane & Thrane with a view to making a recommended offer for the Company. Its proposal, submitted to Thrane & Thrane February 8th, 2012, was at a price of $74 per share in cash valuing the entire currently issued share capital of the Company on a fully diluted basis at approximately $427 million.

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Photographer's Air Puffer Confiscated By TSA In Newark

Said It Looked Too Much Like A 'Cartoon Bomb'

While it may be true that TSA agents need some discretionary authority to confiscate items at security checkpoints, this one seems to be pretty high on the common sense scale.

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Four Airliners Reportedly Struck By Lightning During Texas Thunderstorms

All Aircraft Were In Flight. No Injuries Were Reported

Four commercial airliners were reportedly struck by lightning during a bout of severe weather in Houston Friday. The FAA reports that no one on board any of the aircraft was injured by the strikes.

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U.S. Government, Airbus Disagree On WTO Ruling

Both Sides Say The Body Ruled In Their Favor ... Again

Here we go again. In the ongoing public relations battle between the U.S. and Europe over subsidies to airline manufacturers, both sides are again claiming victory.

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AEI Calls For Aviation Regulatory Rethink

Cites Government Response To Airbus Wing Crack Issue For The Move

The ongoing hesitancy from regulators to deal promptly and effectively with the Airbus A380 wing crack issue is not only potentially damaging for the manufacturer, Airbus but also increases the risks faced by fare paying passengers from an industry that is fast losing sight of its primary responsibility, namely safety.

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