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May 08, 2005

Queensland Metroliner Crash Claims 15

Commuter Plane Slams Into Hill

A Metroliner crashed midday Saturday in far north Queensland, claiming the lives of two pilots and 13 passengers.

Deal Still In Work

Boeing told its Wichita employees Friday that their 60-day layoff notices were extended for an indefinite time. Onex executives still expect the deal to close in June, but there are numerous issues to address.

21 Lost In Tragedy

Air Midwest apologized, Friday, for the Jan 8, 2003 crash of a Beech 1900 commuter plane.

AD NUMBER: 2005-09-08 MANUFACTURER: McDonnell Douglas SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive 2005-09-08 SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding two existing airworthiness directives (ADs); both apply to the same certain McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90-30 airplanes.

AD NUMBER: 2005-06-07 MANUFACTURER: General Electric (CORRECTION) SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive 2005-06-07 SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for GE CF6-80A1/A3 and CF6-80C2A series turbofan engines.

AD NUMBER: 2005-07-13 MANUFACTURER: Boeing (CORRECTION) SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive 2005-07-13 SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Boeing Model 767-300 and -400ER series airplanes.