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May 05, 2015

Boeing, SWISS Finalize Order For 3 Additional 777-300ERs

Deal Valued At $990 Million At List Prices

Boeing, the Lufthansa Group and Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) have finalized an order for three additional 777-300ER (Extended Range) airplanes, valued at $990 million at current list prices. This order, previously attributed to an unidentified customer, follows SWISS' 2013 order for six 777-300ERs, and will form the backbone of the Swiss flag-carrier's long-haul fleet renewal.

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ICAO Wraps Up Successful Multi-Region Outreach Effort On Global MBM

Dialogues Focused On Market-Based-Measures To Reduce Emissions For International Air Transport

The International Civil Aviation Organization successfully concluded its first round of Global Aviation Dialogues (GLADs) on Market-based Measures (MBMs) during April 2015, covering all ICAO regions. The two-day GLADs sessions were designed to share information on MBMs and their potential role in mitigating CO2 emissions from international aviation, update ICAO’s progress on the development of its global MBM scheme, and provide an important opportunity for feedback and discussion amongst Member States and relevant organizations.

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DLR Studies Lower-Speed Approaches With An A320

Goal Is For Slower And Quieter Approaches, Fuel Savings

Germany's DLR Advanced Technology Research Aircraft (ATRA) flew at the limits of its capabilities between March 16 and 19, 2015. In a total of four flights, the test pilots flew the specially instrumented A320 passenger jet at extremely low speeds. The goal was to explore details of the airflow over the wings and flap systems.

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EASA, IATA Move To Reduce Risk Of Loss Of Control Accidents

Publishes New Training Requirements For Airline Pilots

The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the publication of new training requirements for airline pilots to prevent loss of control situations.

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NTSB Issues Safety Recommendations Wrong Airport Landings

Two Incidents In Recent Years Prompted The Safety Recommendations

The NTSB has issued two safety recommendations dealing with ways to prevent wrong-airport landings.

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Federal Judge Blocks Strike By Allegiant Air Pilots

Las Vegas Court Issues Injunction Preventing Teamster Pilots From Walking Off The Job

Allegiant Air said in a news release Saturday that it had been successful in receiving a court order blocking the Teamsters from striking and "safeguarding Allegiant's passengers from travel disruptions."

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