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May 09, 2013

WestJet To Order 10 Boeing 737-800 Airplanes

Reveals Plans In Quarterly Earnings Statement

Canadian carrier WestJet says it plans to order 10 Boeing 737-800 aircraft as part of a fleet modernization effort. In its quarterly earnings statement posted online, WestJet said it has entered into an agreement with a third party  to purchase 10 Boeing Next-Generation 737-800 aircraft in 2014 and 2015, effectively reducing the average age of WestJet's fleet by approximately one year.

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UPS 767 Fleet To Get New Look

Winglets To Be Added To 767 Aircraft To Save Fuel, Reduce Emissions

The flagship Boeing 767 fleet operated by UPS is being modified with winglets as a part of the company's sustainability efforts to save fuel and reduce emissions. These wingtip devices are designed to enhance the overall efficiency of the aircraft, saving fuel by reducing drag while also lowering noise emissions by improving take-off performance.

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AA, US Airways Participate In TSA PreCheck For Some International Itineraries

Program Expands To Include Eligible International Travelers On Both Carriers

Eligible American Airlines and US Airways passengers now have access to TSA PreCheck for select international itineraries. TSA PreCheck lets eligible, pre-screened customers traveling from select United States airports ease through security without removing their shoes, belt, jackets or other light outerwear, and allows them to leave laptops and 3-1-1 compliant bags in their carry-ons.

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US Airways Mechanics File For Election To Become Teamsters

Mechanics And Related Workers Seek Union Representation

US Airways mechanics and related workers have filed for an election with the National Mediation Board (NMB) as part of their campaign to become Teamsters. "Because of the Teamsters' solid, documented track record of excellent representation, the Teamsters Union is the best and most logical choice to represent us for the future as professionals in the airline industry," Jim Blanton, a 25-year US Airways mechanic, announced today at a news conference in Charlotte, NC, with mechanics and related workers from other airports across the country.

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NTSB To Conduct Additional Test On Dreamliner Batteries

Airplanes May Be Returning To Service, But The Investigation Is Still Ongoing

The NTSB has reportedly extended a contract with Chesapeake Defense Services for additional Computed Tomography (CT) scans of batteries similar to those removed Boeing Dreamliners as it continues its investigation into why a battery caught fire aboard one of JAL's 787s in January.

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CF34 Engine Orders Surge

More Than 200 Of The Powerplants Ordered In The Past Six Months

2013 will be a strong year for CF34 engine orders as several North American regional jet operators are expected to make fleet renewal decisions, according to Allen Paxson, general manager of the CF34 Engine Program at GE Aviation. The company has received firm orders for more than 200 CF34 engines from customers since December 2012.

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Ethiopian Airlines Seeks Compensation From Boeing

Wants To Be Paid For Time That Its Dreamliners Sat On The Ground

Ethiopian Airlines will ask Boeing to help offset revenues lost while its Dreamliners sat through a mandatory grounding that began early in January. Airline CEO Tewolde Gebermariam said that the discussions will begin "soon."

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