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April 13, 2007

Arguments Continue Over PHL Noise Reduction Plan

County Council Chair Declares: 'Cannot Let FAA Plan Happen'

At a recent Delaware County Council meeting, council chairman Andrew Reilly took exception to US Congressman Joseph Sestak's reported request the FAA call "... a short delay," in the implementation of the integrated airspace alternative at Philadelphia International Airport.

RFID, Detection Technology May Shorten Lines

Human beings are impatient creatures... and few things flare that impatience like today's air travel experience. Believe it or not, some airports are actually exploring ways to speed and simplify their parking-lot-to-gate process without sacrificing security.

Airlink Jet Skids Off Runway At TVC

One day after a deadly storm grounded hundreds of flights, more snow fell on parts of the Midwest Thursday.

Adequate Separation Maintained Between Landing 737, Citation

The Federal Aviation Administration concluded Wednesday a SkyValue flight did not come close to colliding with another aircraft during a botched landing last month in Gary, IN.

ANN Special Feature: Pt II - US Air Force, A10-C Update - 04.13.07

Today, we bring you Part II of the US Air Force news conference, held Wednesday, to update reporters on a major update to the A10 Thunderbolt II. Hosts are Col. James Ratti, 508th Aircraft Sustainm

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Delta Pilots Selling Bankruptcy Claims

Payout Amounts will Vary

Roughly 6,233 pilots employed by Delta Air Lines, Inc. have opted to sell their individual portions of a $2.1 billion unsecured bankruptcy claim the carrier gave them during pay negotiations in 2006.

Merlin Skids Off Runway Following Aborted Takeoff At PWK

Pilot Says Engine Was 'Pulling, Surging'

A twin-engine turboprop airplane skidded into a ditch at Chicago Executive Airport in Wheeling, IL earlier this week after the pilot experienced engine trouble and aborted the takeoff, authorities said.

Report Does Not Identify Cause Of Accident

Investigators state a Garuda airlines policy to preserve fuel may have compelled a pilot to attempt a landing at an excessive speed last month, contributing to the subsequent crash in Yogyakarta that killed 21 people.

PBOR Joins Forces With Other Public Advocacy Groups

The Airline Passenger Bill of Rights (PBOR) made its way to the US Senate this week, as two consumer organizations joined forces with the Coalition for Airline Passenger Bill of Rights to support the group's goal of guaranteeing passengers left for hours on runways such basic rights as food, water and the right to deplane.

Carrier Accused of Negligence

A recently filed federal lawsuit contends an airline passenger died in the restroom during a commercial airline flight, but wasn't discovered for more than two hours after the aircraft landed at Chicago O'Hare Airport.