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May 11, 2011

FAA Awards ETOPS Approval To Rolls-Royce Trent 1000

Engine Developed For The Dreamliner Approved For Extended Twin Engine Operation

The Trent 1000 engine, developed for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner by Rolls-Royce, has been granted Extended Twin Engine Operations (ETOPS) approval by the FAA.

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DOT Proposes Approval Of Antitrust Immunity For Delta/Virgin Blue Alliance

Carriers Revised Application After Denial Last September

The U.S. DOT proposed on Tuesday to approve an application for antitrust immunity made by Delta Air Lines and affiliates of the Virgin Blue Group to operate joint services between the United States and Australia.

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China Southern Airlines Signs Airbus Flight Hour Services For Its A380 Fleet

Airbus Expands Its Airline Customer Base For Extended Services

China Southern Airlines, the first Chinese operator to fly the Airbus A380 aircraft, has signed a contract with Airbus for customized Flight Hour Services (FHS) for its fleet of five A380s, scheduled to be in service from the second half of 2011.

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US Airways Pilots Speak Out About Safety Conditions At The Airline

USAPA Calls For Termination Of Us Airways Vice President Of Safety And Regulatory Compliance Paul Morell

USAPA is getting vocal about the airline's management after what it says are numerous recent lapses in safety protocols at US Airways. The Board of Pilot Representatives has unanimously called for the immediate termination of Vice President of Safety and Regulatory Compliance Paul Morell.

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No Tarmac Delays Longer Than Three Hours In Four Of The Last Six Months

Number Of Cancelled Flights Also Down

March was the fourth month out of the last six that the nation's airlines reported no tarmac delays of more than three hours, according to the Air Travel Consumer Report released Tuesday by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT).

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Study: Highways In The Sky' Will Reduce Flight Time, Improve Efficiency

GE Aviation Study Shows Millions In Savings For Airlines, Reduced Flight Time For Travelers

Airlines could save at least $65.6 million annually while slashing carbon emissions and cutting flight times by implementing new flight paths at 46 mid-size airports across the U.S., according to study results released Tuesday by GE Aviation.

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