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May 19, 2006

London Meets Latest Double-Decker 'Bus

A380 Visits Heathrow For The First Time

There was a time when a plane launched from a French airfield would face an unpleasant reception as it flew low over the aircraft-components factories of Broughton in North Wales... but that was then, and now the continental invader is the very welcome Airbus A380.

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ATR Signs Deal With Gov't Of Ecuatorial Guinea For Three Turboprops

Planes To Be Used In National Airline

This week, regional aircraft manufacturer ATR and the Government of Ecuatorial Guinea signed a deal for three new ATR turboprops, one ATR 42-500 and two ATR 72-500s.

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Northwest Reaches Tentative Deal With Its Ground Workers

Decision Comes Hours Before Court Ruling On Contract

Northwest Airlines hopes the second time is the charm for a new contract deal with its baggage handlers and ramp workers.

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Mesaba Pilots Claim Vindication

ALPA: Management Must Reassess Plans for Airline's Future

Mesaba Airline pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, International, tell ANN that they feel gratified by the bankruptcy court's decision (Thursday) denying Mesaba management's 1113(c) motion to reject their contract. Pilots say that during the 15 days of lengthy testimony in this case, Mesaba failed to substantiate the need for the drastic cuts it was seeking from employees.

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United Whacked By Fuel-Tax Suit

San Mateo County Objects To Oakland Fuel Deal

You're United Airlines... a proud old company that's had to endure bankruptcy, furloughs and layoffs, and even the slings and arrows of the occasional Klyde Morris cartoon. About the only thing missing from this witches' brew is a nasty lawsuit...

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AD: Boeing

AD NUMBER: 2006-10-16 MANUFACTURER: Boeing SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive 2006-10-16 SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding two existing airworthiness directives (ADs); one AD is applicable to all Boeing Model 747 airplanes and the other AD is applicable to certain Boeing Model 747 airplanes.

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AD: McDonnell Douglas

AD NUMBER: 2006-10-14 MANUFACTURER: McDonnell Douglas SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive 2006-10-14 SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain McDonnell Douglas transport category airplanes.

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AD: BAE Systems

AD NUMBER: 2006-10-12 MANUFACTURER: BAE Systems SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive 2006-10-12 SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model BAe 146 airplanes and Model Avro 146-RJ airplanes.

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AD: Boeing

AD NUMBER: 2006-10-17 MANUFACTURER: Boeing SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive 2006-10-17 SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Boeing Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, and -900 series airplanes.

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TSA Issues New Regs On Air Cargo Security

The TSA has issued new regs with the intended purpose of strengthening air cargo security. These latest announcements are designed to protect the more than 50,000 tons of cargo that is transported aboard passenger and all-cargo aircraft each day.

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