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June 06, 2013

IATA Endorses Core Principles For Passenger Rights Regulation

Tyler: Governments Are 'Turning A Blind Eye To The Problems They Are Creating'

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) 69th Annual General Meeting (AGM) has unanimously endorsed a set of core principles for governments to consider when adopting consumer protection regulation. The IATA AGM resolution addresses a proliferation of uncoordinated and extra-territorial passenger rights legislation and regulation that is the cause of confusion among passengers.

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Airbus Americas Hangs Out The 'Help Wanted' Sign In Alabama

Seeking Manufacturing Engineers For Mobile Assembly Line

Airbus is seeking manufacturing engineers for its assembly line in Mobile, Alabama. The positions are the first manufacturing-related jobs announced for the company’s U.S. aircraft assembly line.

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United Airlines Purchases 15 Million Gallons Of Biofuel

Alternative Fuel To Be Used On Flights Departing LAX In 2014

United Airlines has executed a definitive purchase agreement with AltAir Fuels for cost-competitive, sustainable, advanced biofuels at commercial scale, representing what they are calling an historic milestone for aviation.

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Aeromar Introduces First ATR -600 In Mexico

The Carrier Leases Its First ATR -600 Series Aircraft From Air Lease Corporation

Mexican regional airline Aeromar has taken delivery of its first of 2 ATR 72-600 to be acquired on long-term lease from Air Lease Corporation (ALC). The delivery sees Aeromar become the first operator of the ATR -600 series aircraft in the region. In addition, the new airplanes will be the premier turboprops up to 70 seats in Mexico.

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Russia's Ilyushin Finance Co. To Purchase 42 CSeries Aircraft

Order Includes Aircraft With The Extra Capacity Seating Option For Export To International Operators

Bombardier Aerospace announced Tuesday that its purchase agreement with Moscow-based leasing company Ilyushin Finance Co. (IFC) has been approved by IFC’s shareholders and is now firm. The firm purchase agreement covers the acquisition of 32 CS300 aircraft and options for an additional 10 CS300 aircraft, following a letter of intent signed by IFC in 2011 and a conditional purchase agreement announced by Bombardier on February 20, 2013.

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ALPA Praises U.S. House For Restoring FFDO Funding

Revenue-Neutral Amendment To TSA Funding Bill Ensures That Armed Pilots Will Remain In Cockpits

The U.S. House of Representatives passed an amendment to the Homeland Security appropriations bill Wednesday that would continue funding for the Federal Flight Deck Officer (FFDO) program, which would be eliminated under the administration’s current budget proposal.

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TSA Reverses Proposed Policy On Small Knives In Airline Passenger Cabins

Representatives Markey, Grimm, Who Led Effort In Congress, Praise TSA Reversal On Knife Policy

The TSA Wednesday changed its mind on a policy to allow small knives in the passenger cabins of U.S. airliners and abandoned the idea. The move comes after months of protests from many sectors of the aviation community, including flight attendants and pilots.

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