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July 01, 2008

Frontier Airlines Names New CFO

Edward Christie III Promoted From Senior Vice President

Frontier Airlines announced this week it has promoted Edward (Ted) Christie III to Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Christie had been serving as Senior Vice President of Finance for the airline.

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Alaska Airlines Implements Fuel-Saving Measures

New Ground Air Units, Retrofits 737s With Winglets

Alaska Airlines announced Monday it recently began using mobile ground-based air units for cabin venting, cooling and heat on parked aircraft at nearly all its gates at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The airline also announced it has retrofitted all its 737s capable of using blended winglets. The two projects are the latest in a series of ongoing initiatives by the carrier to conserve fuel and reduce carbon emissions.

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Marketing Company Touts Luggage Carousel Ads

Trial Run To Begin At DFW International In August

Give that advertisements already can be seen on everything from tray tables to cabin walls -- even on the entire outer skin of some airliners -- this next item strikes us as a no-brainer.

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787 Fuselage Section Suffers Damage At Supplier

Time Needed For Repair Throws New Wrench Into Schedule

After riding a recent wave of good reports on its 787 Dreamliner program, this wasn't the kind of news Boeing wanted to hear. The planemaker said Monday the fourth 787 test aircraft may be delayed, due to damage sustained to one of its carbon-composite fuselage "barrel" sections at the hands of a ham-fisted worker.

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ANA 777 Returns To ORD Following Engine Shutdown

Airliner Dumps Fuel Over Lake Michigan

Officials are working to determine why an All Nippon Airways Boeing 777-300ER bound for Japan was forced to make a single-engine return approach to Chicago's O'Hare International Airport Monday morning... while residents expressed concern about the environmental impact from the fuel the heavy airliner was forced to dump over Lake Michigan.

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DOT Rules Virgin America Must Disclose Financial, Traffic Reports

Airline Had Hoped To Skirt Requirements

The quibbling continues between the US Department of Transportation and low-cost airline Virgin America. The DOT ruled Monday the airline must disclose financial and traffic data it sought to keep confidential, over concerns that rivals would use it to better compete with the startup airline.

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Suddenly It's 2002: TSA Brings Back Gate-Side Screening

BDOs To Watch For 'Suspicious' Behavior

One of the most unpleasant airport security aspects seen in the months following 9/11 is making an unwelcome comeback. If you are flying in or out of a US airport this summer, you may find Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) conducting random additional screening at airline gates.

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Europe, US Sign Agreement To Improve Aviation Safety

Both Sides Also Tout Potential Savings To Customers

On Monday, the European Community and the United States signed an agreement intended to result in better harmonized aviation safety systems on both sides of the Atlantic and less cumbersome technical and administrative procedures for the recognition of certificates. Both sides state this will further improve safety levels and reduce costs for both European and US manufacturers, while the savings should in turn be reflected in cheaper fares for passengers.

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FAA Under Scrutiny For Airline Maintenance Lapses

DOT Inspectors Visit American Airlines

The FAA is facing a wide-ranging investigation into recent maintenance troubles at airlines. The Washington Post quotes the Department of Transportation's inspector general in reporting the probe was prompted by congressional criticism of the FAA.

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Even Flying Free Will Cost You On Delta

Carrier Adds Fuel Surcharges To Frequent Flier Passes

In an unprecedented move, Delta Air Lines said Friday it will begin adding a fuel surcharge to the free passenger tickets awarded through its frequent flier program to help offset rising fuel costs.

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