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January 25, 2005

Delta Ready To Initiate 'Operation Clockwork'

Cutting Fares Was One Thing; Playing With The Clock Is Something Altogether Different

Aero-News has devoted plenty of bandwidth to Delta Airline's "Simplefare" plan -- a cap on even last-minute fares that means no coach passenger will ever pay more than $499 for a domestic round-trip ticket. But that's only part of the Atlanta-based airline's plan to climb out of a swimming pool full of red ink. The other shoe is about to drop at the end of the month. Delta calls it, "Operation Clockwork."

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United's Tilton: No Third Year In Bankruptcy

Predicts A Different Company Come This Autumn

If you hear a happy tune in Chicago these days, chances are, it's being sung by United Airlines CEO Glenn Tilton. But the chances are equally good that not everyone close to United's bankruptcy ordeal is singing the same song.

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A380 To Make First US Landing In Florida

But Not Until 2008

French airplane designer Airbus says its new jumbo jet will make its first American landing in Orlando, Florida -- but not anytime soon.

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Insurance Expert Says It's Time To Revisit The Introduction Of The 747

A380 "Poses Significant Insurance Challenges For The Airlines"

With the introduction last week of the 555-passenger Airbus A380, an aviation insurance expert says the world's aviation industry must now look to the past to accommodate what may be its future.

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'Stormaggedon 2005' Grounds Travelers, Leaves A Big Mess

Thousands Of Flights Delayed, Canceled; Logan And Philly Close For Hours

Travelers are calling it "Stormageddon," the powerful winter storm that roared across the Northeast over the weekend, dumping as much as 38 inches -- more than three feet -- of snow in places like Boston, MA.

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DOT Cautions Consumers on Super Bowl Air Scams

Forget Scalpers -- Watch For Shady Tour Operators

Air travelers going to Super Bowl XXXIX this year should be aware that not all tour packages include a ticket to the Feb. 6 game in Jacksonville, FL.

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Aero-Views: Obey Federal Law, Go Directly To State Jail

Patrick Burk Was Trying To Do The Right Thing

By ANN Senior Correspondent Kevin "Hognose" O'Brien We at Aero-News didn't know it was going to happen to Patrick Burk (whom we don't know personally). But we knew it was going to happen.

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TSA Names Federal Security Chiefs In Missoula, Spokane

One's A Navy Vet, The Other A Long-Time Cop

The TSA Monday named Thomas G. Russell, a 30-year veteran of the Navy, as the Montana Federal Security Director (FSD) based at Missoula International Airport.

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DFW International Airport Reaches Safety Milestone For Fourth Straight Year

FAA Finds Zero Discrepancies, Airport Attains Certification

DFW International Airport says it's been recognized by the FAA Southwest Region Office for its safety performance over the past year - the FAA found DFW in full compliance with all federal rules and regulations, with zero discrepancies for the fourth consecutive year. More than 300 Airport employees are involved in DFW's safety operations every day.

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AD: Pratt & Whitney

AD NUMBER: 2004-26-04 MANUFACTURER: Pratt & Whitney (Correction) SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive 2004-26-04 SUMMARY:The FAA is superseding existing airworthiness directive (AD) 99-22-14 for Pratt & Whitney (PW) JT8D-200 series turbofan engines.

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AD: McDonnell Douglas

AD NUMBER:2005-02-04 MANUFACTURER:McDonnell Douglas SUBJECT:Airworthiness Directive 2005-02-04 SUMMARY:The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the McDonnell Douglas airplanes MD-10-10F, MD-10-30F, MD-11F, DC-10-10F and DC-10-30F.

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