Organizations Represent 70,000 American Airlines And US Airways Employees

Unions representing 70,000 American Airlines, American Eagle and US Airways employees, including pilots, flight attendants, mechanics, technicians, aircraft dispatchers, call center representatives, and others, are applauding Attorney General Greg Abbott's decision to support the combination of American Airlines and US Airways and to withdraw his participation in the US Department of Justice's ("DOJ") lawsuit.

Praise Move By Texas AG To Withdraw From DOJ Lawsuit

US Airways flight attendants continue to advocate for the vast opportunities created by a US Airways/American Airlines merger as the Texas Attorney General formally withdrew from the Department of Justice lawsuit seeking to block what will become the world's largest airline.

Missions Include Demonstration Of Technology For Future Human Exploration

NASA has released its announcement of an open competition for the planetary community to submit proposals for the science and exploration technology instruments that would be carried aboard the agency's next Mars rover, scheduled for launch in July/August of 2020. The Mars 2020 rover will explore and assess Mars as a potential habitat for life, search for signs of past life, collect carefully selected samples for possible future return to Earth, and demonstrate technology for future human exploration of the Red Planet.

Aircraft To Serve Key Routes In West Africa

Boeing's Capital Corporation leasing unit has completed transition of two MD-11 Boeing converted freighters (BCF) on multi-year leases to U.K.-managed AV Cargo, which has begun service from the operator's base in Liege, Belgium, on routes primarily to West Africa. Boeing delivered the first of the cargo trijets to the operator in May 2013. The second aircraft began revenue service recently.

Claim Increased Performance For TBM 700/850

The FAA and EASA have granted type certificate approval to Hartzell Propeller for an advanced swept airfoil structural composite five-blade propeller for TBM 700/850 aircraft. The new design, specifically engineered for the single-engine TBM turboprop, delivers faster takeoff acceleration, higher cruise speeds and better climb, along with less noise.

European Turboprop Manufacturer Will Deliver 35 Of The Aircraft For Garuda's Fleet

The European manufacturer of turboprop aircraft ATR, Indonesia's national airline Garuda Indonesia and the Danish leasing firm Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) are pleased to announce an agreement for the introduction of 35 new ATR 72-600 aircraft into Garuda's fleet.

Aircraft May Not Be In Production When USAF Is Ready To Replace AF-1

The production rate of Boeing 747 airplanes has slowed to under two per month, leaving the aerospace analysts wondering if the company will be able to keep its line open long enough to build an eventual replacement to Air Force One.

Aircraft To Fly Firefighting And Rescue Missions

Eurocopter Japan has signed a contract to supply Nagoya with an AS365 N3+ Dauphin for operation by the Nagoya City Fire Bureau as an upgrade for the service’s existing helicopter resources. Delivery of this new rotorcraft is planned in 2015 to the Pacific Coast city of Japan, which is the country’s fourth most populous urban area.

Carrier Begins Construction Of New International Terminal

Southwest Airlines broke ground Monday on a new international terminal at William P. Hobby Airport (KHOU), marking the official start of construction on the $156 million project. Once completed, the five-gate facility will accommodate regional international flights for Southwest Airlines, with service reaching destinations in the Caribbean, Mexico, and the northern cities of South America.

Airworthiness Certificate Incorrect For Some Models

The FAA has issued a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) directed to the owners of Stemme Model S10-VT aircraft indicating that the potential of possible incorrect information on the aircraft’s Standard Airworthiness Certificate, FAA Form 8100-2, exists.

Fines Being Levied On Some Non-Conforming Businesses Renting Hangars

Businesses using hangar space at Honolulu International Airport as self-storage units are seeing notices of fines arrive in the mail after years of lax enforcement by the state DOT.

Commercial Air Services Provider Draken International To Utilize The MiG-21s For R&D And Adversary Support

Commercial air services provider Draken International says it is continuing to rapidly build up its supersonic fleet with the delivery of twenty-five MiG-21 aircraft. With MiG-21 assembly operations taking place on both coasts, Draken International is able to provide a safe, reliable, real-world "red-air" asset to the Department of Defense and Test Pilot schools across North America.

One Of Our Favorite LSAs, A Very Cool Amphib No Less, Readies For Serial Production

One of our favorite little Amphibs (one of the nicest that ANN's Jim Campbell has ever evaluated... of over 1200 types in the last 40 years) has received the necessary blessings from the requisite authorities to be offered for sale, fully-built, to the flying public. Late last year, Progressive Aerodyne, Inc., (PA) the manufacturer of SeaRey, Light Sport Amphibian Airplane, successfully passed an FAA Light Sport Aircraft Prototype Audit by the audit team from FAA AIR-200 in Washington D.C. and obtained an airworthiness certification from the FAA Orlando MIDO (Manufactur

Withdraws From Federal Lawsuit Opposing The Merger

Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott announced Tuesday that a settlement agreement has been successfully negotiated with American Airlines and US Airways concerning the proposed merger of the two airlines. The settlement resolves the State’s objections by American Airlines agreeing to maintain daily service to rural airports across the State of Texas.

AOPA Sued Over Flight Planning Patent Squabble

OK... its been kind of quiet on the FlightPrep front... but a suit that the company's bosses threatened in 2010 appears have come back to life, under new names, but with the same players behind the scenes... and the same lawyer leading the charge. As you may recall, when operating under the corporate guise of FlightPrep, its principles Stenbock & Everson, attempted to send bills/demands to a number of flight planning businesses working on the web claiming that their efforts violated their patent... a patent that had gone through multiple iterations and machinations before finally being granted. A number of the most powerful players in the business were threatened with legal action and the industry DID NOT take

Seek 'Fair Value' For Profit-Sharing And Equity Outlined In Contract

Frontier Airlines flight attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA), say they will continue to work towards a collective bargaining agreement even with the sale of the airline pending. In August, Frontier management approached AFA seeking to make changes to the current Flight Attendant contract which becomes amendable in March 2016.

What We Need To Do and Where We Need To Go, From Here… (Part  1 of 2)

“This Will Remain The Land Of The Free Only So Long As It Is The Home Of The Brave.” --Elmer Davis Opinion, Analysis and Observation by ANN CEO/Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell I’m surprised (and alternately proud, yet sad) with the number and regularity with which the calls have come – “Hi Jim… I hate to bother you… but I think you’re the only guy who cares enough to listen and might actually be able to help me…” Lately, they’ve come more and more, with increasing urgency… and

GT500 Fleet Proposed For Department Of Homeland Security

While Quicksilver Aeronautics has produced more than 15,000 kit-built aircraft since the early 1970s, it has so far not been a significant player in the U.S. defense community. Thanks to a collaboration with Ident LLC, that may be changing.

Available For Cirrus SR22, SR22T

Flight Resource, LLC; a distributor of MT Propellers, announced Tuesday that an STC has been approved to install the 4-blade MT composite propellers on the Cirrus SR22 and SR22T, including those with Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI).

Airline Says Devices Will Enhance Efficiency, Save $13 Million In Fuel And Associated Costs Each Year

Delta Air Lines is equipping its 11,000 pilots with the Microsoft Surface 2 tablet, which will be used initially as an electronic flight bag to replace heavy paper-based flight kits containing navigational charts and aircraft operating and reference manuals. Device rollout to pilots flying the Boeing 757 and Boeing 767 fleets will start later this year and all Delta cockpits are projected to be paperless by the end of 2014.

Portable Electronic Devices Aviation Rulemaking Committee (PED ARC) Submitted Consensus Report Monday

The Portable Electronic Devices Aviation Rulemaking Committee (PED ARC) submitted its consensus report on the use of such devices below 10,000 feet aboard airliners Monday, a move hailed by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA).

Suspicious Packages Discovered, Two Arrested

Two suspicious packages found on the grounds of Jacksonville International Airport (KJAX) in northeast Florida caused the airport to be closed for several hours Tuesday, leading to flight delays and cancellations. Two people have been arrested in connection with the bomb scare.

“Today’s agreement ensures that thousands of jobs will remain in Texas and that Texans traveling by air – especially those who fly in and out of rural cities across the state, including members of the military – will continue to benefit from daily flight service." Source: Texas Attorney General Greg Abbot.

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Mexico Aviation Aerospace Association

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