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June 01, 2007

Airbus, Boeing Extend Battle For Supremacy To Aircraft Demolition

"I Can Even Scrap Airliners Better Than You..."

It's no secret Boeing and Airbus continually wage battle over which manufacturer can sell more planes, and assemble them more efficiently than the other. But what about when the time comes to destroy those planes, at the end of their flying careers? To those familiar with the ongoing Boeing vs. Airbus melee, it should come as no surprise the two manufacturing powerhouses are increasingly competitive in this aspect, as well.

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Harsh Reality 101: Inaugural NC Skybus Flight Hits Snag

Mechanical, Logistical Issues Delay Columbus-Greensboro Trip

All things considered, upstart ultra-low-cost carrier Skybus enjoyed a relatively problem-free first week of operations. But it's that eighth day that'll get ya.

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Ryanair Exercises Options On More 737s

Orders 32 More -800 Models

Boeing announced this week Europe's largest low-cost carrier, Ryanair, exercised options for another 27 737-800s. The order, valued at $1.9 billion at list prices, was previously accounted for on Boeing's Orders and Deliveries website, assigned to an unidentified customer.

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KLM Passengers Injured During Encounter With Turbulence

Physician Treats Injured Inflight

A KLM Royal Dutch Airlines flight encountered some serious turbulence Thursday -- enough to injure 10 passengers during a free fall.

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AD: General Electric

AD NUMBER: 2007-11-18 MANUFACTURER: General Electric SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive 2007-11-18 SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain General Electric Company (GE) CF6-50C series turbofan engines.

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FAA Investigating Another LAX Runway Incursion

Second Time This Month, Fourth Time This Year

For the fourth time this year, there has been a runway incursion at the Los Angeles International Airport. A Delta Air Lines 767 missed an airfield hold-short sign Tuesday as it taxied after landing, and got a bit too close to another jet that was already on its takeoff roll.

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