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May 04, 2007

American Airlines Pilots Say It's Time For Better Pay

Union Requests 30.5% Raise, Signing Bonuses

Pilots at American Airlines say the pie has grown bigger... and now it's time to ask for a larger slice. On Thursday, the Allied Pilots Association sent its request for a significant bump in pay, plus other benefits, to management at the world's largest airline.

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FAA May Request Grant Money Back For MYR Terminal

Entities Unsure How Much Has Been Spent So Far

The FAA granted about $16 million to Horry County, SC for expansion of the Myrtle Beach International Airport terminal. But, plans came to a screeching halt last week when the volunteer Community Appearance Board issued a surprising and bitter rejection.

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Air New Zealand 737 Makes Emergency Landing

Cabin Smoke, Landing Gear Problems Force Diversion

An Air New Zealand 737 carrying 120 passengers from Wellington to Auckland was forced to divert to Ohakea for an emergency landing Wednesday, when smoke was discovered in the cockpit.

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Indonesian Airline Found Negligent In Onboard Poisoning Death

Claim Said Pilot Failed To Handle Onboard Emergency Properly

As if Garuda Airlines didn't have enough to worry about, following a March landing accident that claimed the lives of 21 people... now comes word an Indonesian court has found the carrier, and one of its pilots, guilty of negligent homicide in the death of a political activist.

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Boxer Says Senate's FAA Funding Plan Aims To Delay TRACON Consolidation

SoCal Facilities Would Remain Separate Until New Board Reviews Plan

On Thursday, US Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) announced the Senate Commerce Committee's bipartisan draft FAA Reauthorization Bill includes her request to delay consolidation of the Palm Springs TRACON into the Southern California TRACON.

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FAA Gives Conditional Airspace Approval For PA Cargo Airport

Several Issues Remain Ahead Of Planned 2010 Opening

A proposed cargo airport near Humbolt Industrial Park in Hazelton, PA will have no effect on national airspace if built... providing developers comply with specific conditions, according to the FAA.

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Engine 'Vibration Issue' Forces Qantas Flight Back To LAX

Carrier Says No Emergency Declared

On Tuesday, a Qantas 747-400 with 288 passengers on board bound for Auckland, New Zealand was forced to return to LAX, after the pilot noticed a 'vibration issue' with one of the engines about 11 pm.

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