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August 30, 2010

Boeing Makes A Change At The Top Of The 747-8 Program

Mohammad Yahyavi Removed As Program Leader

Boeing said late last week that it has removed Mohammad "Mo" Yahyavi as the top executive of its delayed 747-8 program. The announcement came just one day following Boeing's announcement that the first delivery of the 787 would be pushed into at least February of 2011.

Southwest, Continental Airlines Enter Into Slot Lease At Newark Liberty International Airport (KEWR)

Southwest Airlines and Continental Airlines confirmed late last week that they entered into a lease providing Southwest Airlines access to 36 Newark Liberty International Airport (KEWR) slots which are currently held by Continental.

New York Resident Suffered An Apparent Heart Attack On AirTran Flight From Las Vegas

A passenger flying from Las Vegas to Milwaukee on an AirTran flight passed away due to an apparent heart attack during the flight, which caused the plane to divert to Denver International Airport.

Legendary Bird Keeps Flying After Being A Part of 65 Years of Aviation History

Every historic aircraft has a story to tell... and the 'Tico Belle" has seen 65 years of aviation history, which means that it has a LOT of stories in its background.... if only this airplane could talk. From the Normandy invasion to Cherbourg, to Arnhem, to Bastogne, to the Berlin Airlift and much more, this aircraft was there -- over 65 years ago. Today the "Tico Belle" is a flying extension of the Valiant Air Command museum with an important mission to educate the public about military history and what it meant to not only serve in World War II, but to have been present when so many sacrificed so much in the service of this Country.