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All News

August 20, 2013

Boeing And ILFC Deliver First 787 To Aeromexico

Airline To Use 787 On Key Routes To North America, Europe And Asia

The first delivery of a Dreamliner to Aeromexico was celebrated Friday by the airline, Boeing, and International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC), as the airplane, delivered from Boeing's Everett, WA, delivery center the day before, took off for Mexico City.

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Ryanair Fires Whistleblower Pilot

Senior Captain Had Questioned Airline's Safety On Television

Ryanair has fired one of its most senior pilots after he questioned the airline's safety procedures in an interview on British television. The airline said it was also taking legal action against the pilot.

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European Passenger Growth Trend Continues

Association of European Airlines Released Data For First Half Of 2013

In the first six months of 2013, passenger numbers of the Association of European Airlines’ (AEA) members increased by 2.9 million, a growth of 1.7% compared to the results of last year. Long-haul passenger traffic to and from Europe increased by 3%, while international short- and medium haul traffic (intra-Europe, Middle-East and North-Africa) posted 3.2% growth.

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El Al Pilot Returns To Gate For Cancer Patient

An 11-Year-Old Girl Almost Missed Her Flight To Camp

A young Israeli girl battling cancer was all set for a trip from her home in Rehovot to Glen Spey, NY, to attend a special camp for cancer patients ... but she almost didn't get to go.

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Aircraft In New Jersey Targeted With Lasers

Two Airliners And A Helo Lit Up By Someone On The Ground

Authorities say two airliners and a privately-owned helicopter were targeted with a green laser Thursday while flying in New Jersey.

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Aviation Technical Services, AJW Group Form Strategic Alliance

ATS To Gain Access To AJW's Boeing, Airbus Parts Inventories

AJW Group and Aviation Technical Services (ATS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enable a comprehensive offering of integrated solutions for the global aviation market.

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CSeries Airplane Starts Low-Speed Taxi Tests

Additional Runs To Be Completed This Week

Bombardier confirmed Friday that its first CSeries aircraft (FTV1) has commenced a series of low-speed taxi runs, having recently completed thrust reverser runs and stationary high-powered engine runs. FTV1 also completed the “aircraft in the loop”, or ACIL testing the previous week.

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Teamsters End Representational Campaign At American Airlines

Cites 'Significant Turmoil' Following DOJ Legal Filing

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters has announced an end to the year-long campaign to represent aircraft mechanics and related personnel at American Airlines. In a statement, Teamsters spokesman Bret Caldwell said "The Teamsters Union has determined that the recent announcement that the federal government will fight the proposed merger between US Airways and American Airlines places the workers at American Airlines in significant turmoil."

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Zest Air Grounded Over Safety Problems

Philippine Civil Aviation Authorities Order Suspension Of Operations

Budget carrier Zest Air has been grounded by aviation authorities in the Philippines due to numerous safety violations. The order to suspend flying operations came Friday.

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