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August 14, 2008

FAA Seeks $7.1 Million Penalty Against American Airlines

Goes After Carrier For Deferred Maintenance, Other Violations

The Federal Aviation Administration announced Thursday actions totaling $7.1 million in civil penalties against American Airlines for improperly deferring maintenance on safety-related equipment and deficiencies with its drug and alcohol testing programs and exit lighting inspections.

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BTS Notes Monthly Decline In Airline Traffic Numbers

But Overall Numbers Still Up For 2008

The number of scheduled domestic and international passengers on US airlines during the first five months of 2008 grew by 0.1 percent from the same period in 2007, reaching 310.4 million, 0.3 million more than a year earlier, the US Department of Transportation's Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) reported Thursday.

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Investment Firm Predicts Better Times Ahead For Airlines

Lower Oil Prices Could Mean Profits... Even For United

We may have seen the darkest of days for the nation's airlines. That's the word from one analyst with Morgan Stanley, who predicted Monday 2009 could be a profitable year for many airlines.

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Goodrich, Rolls-Royce Propose Engine Controls Partnership

Sign LOI For Joint Venture

Goodrich Corporation and Rolls-Royce plc announced Thursday both companies have signed a Letter of Intent proposing the formation of a joint venture company, which would develop and supply engine controls for Rolls-Royce aero engines.

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Aero-News Featured Aero-Casts For Thursday 08.14.08

A Privately-Funded Commercial Airport, With Jeff Bourke, Executive Director of Branson Airport LLC in Missouri

ANN Daily Touch N Go: 08.14.08 (ANN's Short-Form Daily News Program) ANN Daily Aero-Briefing: 08.14.08 (ANN's Long-Form Daily News Program) ANN Special Feature -- A Privately-Funded Commercial Airport: 08.14.08 (ANN Special Report, with With Jeff Bo

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AAL: Flight 31 Crew Handled Emergency Properly

Passengers Hurt In Slide Evacuation

American Airlines has determined oil residue heated by an engine caused Flight 31, bound from Los Angeles to Honolulu, to return to Los Angeles International Airport on August 5. The odor of the oil and a smoky haze was taken into the cabin through the air conditioning system.

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United Names Former USAF Thunderbird As VP of Flight Operations

Howard Attarian Tasked With Coordinating Flight Standards

United Airlines announced this week that Howard Attarian has been named vice president of Flight Operations. In this role, Attarian will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of United's Flight Operations division, including pilot domiciles, flight standards and flight technical.

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AD: 328 Support Services GmbH

AD NUMBER: 2008-17-01 MANUFACTURER: 328 Support Services GmbH SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive 2008-17-01 SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD), which applies to all AvCraft Dornier Model 328-100 airplanes.

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AD: McDonnell Douglas

AD NUMBER: 2008-16-11 MANUFACTURER: McDonnell Douglas SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive 2008-16-11 SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-61, DC-8-61F, DC-8-63, DC-8-63F, DC-8-71F, and DC-8-73F airplanes.

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AD: Boeing

AD NUMBER: 2008-16-14 MANUFACTURER: Boeing SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive 2008-16-14 SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD), which applies to certain Boeing Model 747 series airplanes.

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AD: Airbus

AD NUMBER: 2008-17-02 MANUFACTURER: Airbus SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive 2008-17-02 SUMMARY: We are superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product.

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American Surrenders On Bag Fees For Military Personnel

Will Waive Fees For Third Piece Of Checked Luggage

What a difference a couple days -- and highly-focused public outrage -- can make. On Thursday, American Airlines bowed to recent outcry surrounding the Fort Worth-based airline's practice of charging active military personnel a fee to check their baggage when shipping out.

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Boeing Swings The Gear On First 787

Look Ma... No Legs!

Progress on Boeing's oft-delayed 787 Dreamliner continues to move slowly towards first flight, scheduled for November. Last weekend, Boeing began tests of the landing gear on the first aircraft, swinging both the nosegear and main landing gear as part of its testing efforts.

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