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January 07, 2015

FAA InFO Addresses Flight Plan Discrepancies

Reminds Operators Of The Importance Of Following Appropriate Procedures When Amending An Air Traffic Services (ATS) Flight Plan

The FAA Air Traffic Organization (ATO), along with the Flight Standards Service (AFS), has noticed an increasing trend with discrepancies between the “filed” ATS flight plan and the “operational” flight plan provided to the flightcrew. These discrepancies can lead to a loss of separation and an increase in workload for Air Traffic Control (ATC) and flightcrew(s).

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Boeing Achieves Milestone Year For Deliveries, Orders In 2014

Commercial Orders Valued At $232.7 Billion At List Prices

Boeing employees helped the company set a record for the most commercial airplanes delivered in a single year at 723 in 2014, breaking the company record for a second consecutive year. The company's sales team also booked 1,432 net orders, carrying a value of $232.7 billion at list prices, breaking the previous all-time high set in 2007.

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FAA Rule Amendment Changes Fuel Tax Collections

Report: Airline-Backed Change Could Cost State, Local Governments Estimated $190 Million In Revenue Annually

In December, 2014, the FAA issued a new rule amendment that threatens many state and local taxes on airline jet fuel purchases. A new report by 12billion.org shows that the airline-backed rule change could cost state and local governments an estimated $190 million in revenue annually.

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Boeing Delivers Four 737s To Dragon Aviation Leasing

New Airplanes Bolster China-Based Leasing Company's Fleet Of 737-800s To Eleven

Dragon Aviation Leasing has taken delivery of four Boeing Next-Generation 737-800s. These deliveries represent the first four of 10 additional Next-Generation 737-800s Dragon Aviation Leasing currently has on order. The order, which is valued at $933 million at current list prices, was previously posted to Boeing's Orders and Deliveries website as an unidentified customer.

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American Airlines Pilots To Vote On New Contract

Contract Issues Slated To Go To Arbitration In February

The pilots flying for the merged American Airlines and US Airways will soon be voting on a new contract in an effort to avoid arbitration and secure an initial pay raise.

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FAA Proposes New Rule To Keep New York Airspace Corridors Clear

Comment Period On NPRM Open For 90 Days

The FAA has proposed a rule new rule to enhance current practices for landings and takeoffs during the busiest travel times at New York-area airports and make those practices permanent. The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) is designed to maintain efficiency levels, better reflect accepted international practices, and promote fairness in airline competition.

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AirAsia Accident Prompts Indonesian Aviation Crackdown

Flight Reportedly Departed Without Proper Clearances

After AirAsia Flight 8501 went down December 28 in the Java Sea, the Indonesian government is examining the licenses and schedules of all Indonesian airlines to be sure they are not violating any rules and have proper paperwork for the routes they fly.

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