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All News

October 13, 2016

FAA Accepts Alaska Airlines' Safety Management System

Caps Five-Year Effort To Develop The Systems For Mainline And Regional Carriers

The FAA recently informed Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air that it has formally accepted each airline's Safety Management System (SMS), capping a five-year effort to develop and refine a comprehensive, modern SMS for each airline.

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Richard Anderson Retiring From Delta Board Of Directors

Francis S. Blake Named Non-Executive Chairman

The Board of Directors of Delta Air Lines have announced that Richard H. Anderson has elected to retire as executive chairman effective Tuesday. Francis S. "Frank" Blake, who has been lead director since May 2016, will succeed Anderson as Delta's non-executive chairman. Blake, the former Chairman and CEO of The Home Depot, joined Delta's board in July 2014.

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FAA Updates Guidance On Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Devices

New Guidelines Include Recalled And Replacement Devices

In response to an October 10, 2016 statement from the Consumer Product Safety Commission, and following a recent decision by Samsung to suspend global sales and exchanges of all Galaxy Note 7 devices, the FAA is urging passengers onboard aircraft to power down, and not use, charge, or stow in checked baggage, any Samsung Galaxy Note 7 devices, including recalled and replacement devices.

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First Operator airBaltic Ramps Up For CS300 Aircraft Entry-Into-Service

Aircraft Completes Route-Proving Exercises On airBaltic's Service Network

Bombardier Commercial Aircraft said during the European Regions Airline Association General Assembly that excellent progress is being made in preparation for the CS300 aircraft's entry-into-service (EIS) with launch operator Air Baltic Corporation AS later this year.

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San Marino Aircraft Registry Wins ICAO Award

Presented With Inaugural Council President Certificate

During the opening ceremonies of the 39th International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Assembly the San Marino Aircraft Registry (SMAR), along with a number of other states, was awarded with an inaugural Council President Certificate. The certificate was presented by the President of the ICAO Council Dr. Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu and received by SMAR CAA Director General Ing. Marco Conti.  

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First GECAS 737-800NG Passenger-To-Freighter Conversion Delivered

GECAS’ Cargo Aircraft Group Announces Placement With ASL Aviation Group

The first GECAS 737-800NG passenger-to-freighter converted aircraft has been placed with Dublin, Ireland based ASL Aviation Group. The agreement covers the lease of two 737-800NG freighters.

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Christian Scherer Appointed Chief Executive Officer Of ATR

Succeeds Patrick de Castelbajac, Who Will Become Company Secretary And Chief Of Staff

ATR’s shareholders Airbus Group and Leonardo-Finmeccanica have appointed Christian Scherer (54), as Chief Executive Officer of ATR. He succeeds  as well as member of the Executive Committee of Airbus. The transition will become effective on November 1, 2016.

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First A320neo In The U.S. Delivered To Spirit Airlines

Airline Expands Its All-Airbus Fleet

Spirit Airlines, headquartered in Miramar, FL has taken delivery of the very first A320neo to be delivered to a U.S. customer. It is the first of 50 A320neo Family aircraft the low-cost carrier has ordered. All of Spirit’s A320neo Family aircraft will be powered by Pratt & Whitney Pure Power PW1100-JM engines.

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FAA, KSFO Dedicate New Air Traffic Control Tower

Agency, Airport Shared The Costs Of The Project

FAA Administrator Michael Huerta joined local officials Tuesday in dedicating the new, environmentally friendly airport traffic control tower at San Francisco International Airport (KSFO).

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