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November 16, 2004

Boeing Releases 777 In Cargo Configuration

World's Biggest Twin-Engine Freighter Due Out In 2008

Boeing is expanding its 777 commercial airplane family and to offer a cargo model that the company says will be the world's largest and most capable twin-engine freighter.

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United FAs Consider Strike

They're Just Waiting On A Judge's Contract Ruling

United Airlines flight attendants, angry at the company's call for another round of concessions, are on the warpath. Their union has called for a strike -- if a judge rules United can invalidate the current contract.

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America West Tries 'Variable Speed Scheduling'

The Answer Is Blowing In The Wind

The high cost of fuel has financially fragile airlines looking for any way possible to save money. One idea in use at America West: Throttle back.

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Rockwell Collins Demonstrates VDL Mode 3

"Voice Reception Very Clear"

The first commercial passenger aircraft to use the Federal Aviation Administration’s Next Generation Communications (NEXCOM) VHF Data Link (VDL) Mode 3 digital voice communications was certified October 17, 2004, opening the way for more efficient voice and data communications between air traffic controllers and pilots. The aircraft is equipped with Rockwell Collins VHF radio and communications management unit.

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AD: Boeing

AD NUMBER: 2004-23-07 MANUFACTURER: Boeing SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive 2004-23-07 SUMMARY: This amendment supersedes an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Boeing Model 737 series airplanes, that currently requires modification of certain fuselage support structure for the number 2 galley.

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AD: Empresa

AD NUMBER: 2004-23-09 MANUFACTURER: Empresa SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive 2004-23-09 SUMMARY: This amendment supersedes an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain EMBRAER Model EMB-135 and -145 series airplanes, that currently requires determining whether a defective auxiliary power unit (APU) exhaust silencer is installed on the airplane; and corrective actions if necessary. For certain airplanes, this amendment requires modification of the APU exhaust silencer, and reidentification of the part number for the APU exhaust silencer once the modification is accomplished.

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AD: Airbus

AD NUMBER: 2004-23-08 MANUFACTURER: Airbus SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive 2004-23-08 SUMMARY: This amendment supersedes an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to Airbus Model A300 B4-600R and A300 F4-600R series airplanes, that currently requires a onetime detailed inspection for damage of the center tank fuel pumps and fuel pump canisters, and replacement of damaged fuel pumps and fuel pump canisters with new or serviceable parts.

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AD: Boeing

AD NUMBER: 2004-23-10 MANUFACTURER: Boeing SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive 2004-23-10 SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Boeing Model 737-700 and-800 series airplanes. This AD requires doing an initial inspection for pitting and cracks of the lower skin panel at the lap joint; trimming the inner skin; installing exterior doublers; replacing the fuselage skin assembly; doing repetitive supplemental inspections; and repairing if necessary; as applicable.

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AD: McDonnell Douglas

AD NUMBER: 2004-23-05 MANUFACTURER: McDonnell Douglas SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive 2004-23-05 SUMMARY: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain McDonnell Douglas airplanes, that requires reversing the ground stud installation of the main battery, and installing a new name plate on the cover of the battery.

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