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EASA Mandates Prompt Detailed Visual Inspections Of The Wings Of 20 A380s

Airplanes Which Have Completed Over 1300 Flights Are Covered By The AD

EASA published an AD on Friday mandating a prompt detailed visual inspection of the wings of 20 Airbus A380. This inspection, which applies to aircraft that have already completed more than 1300 flights, will have to be performed within six weeks of 24 January 2012. Aircraft that have completed more than 1800 flights will have to be inspected within four days of this date.

TSA Responds To LA Times Radiation Story

'Blogger Bob' Says Misinformation Included In News Stories

A Monday story in the Los Angeles Times claims news has "leaked" that the Transportation Security Administration will be conducting new tests to determine whether TSA screeners are being exposed to dangerous levels of radiation. The article has elicited a response on the TSA's official blog.

Airbus Increases Aircraft List Prices For 2012

Price Adjustment Average Nearly Four Percent More

Airbus has increased the average list prices of its aircraft by 3.9 per cent, except for the A320neo Family price which rises by an average of 6.1 per cent. The new pricing is effective from January 1st 2012.

EADS North America Restructures Leadership

Changes Said To Leverage Experience, Promote Responsibility

EADS North America Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Sean O’Keefe Tuesday announced a restructuring of the company’s senior leadership team in order to more fully leverage executive experience, skills and talents as well as increase responsibility and decision making throughout the organization. In addition to individual responsibilities, the senior leadership team will work with the CEO in guiding the company’s growth in the U.S. market.

NATA Names New Comptroller

Johanna O'Toole Promoted From Directors' Position

The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) today announced the promotion of Johanna O'Toole to comptroller. O'Toole, who has been with NATA since 1998, previously served as director, administration & financial services.