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November 14, 2011

LaHood, Babbitt Plan Winter Weather Forum

Will Review Proposed Steps To Avoid Lengthy Tarmac Delays During Winter Storms

In preparation for the upcoming winter storm season, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt are convening a Forum on Wednesday, November 30 to find better ways to manage aircraft diversions. Participants in the forum will review a series of proposed steps to improve travel for passengers who are diverted from their destination because of bad weather.

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DOT Approves Agreement Between American Airlines, Qantas

Joint Business Arrangement Allows Coordination Of U.S., Australian, New Zealand Routes

The DOT has given approval to American Airlines and Qantas for a trans-Pacific joint business agreement (JBA), which will allow the carriers to coordinate services between the United States, Australia and New Zealand. The authorization of the JBA will bring more travel choices and greater benefits to consumers and also maximize value for stakeholders in both airlines.

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Honeywell Green Jet Fuel Powers Regular Commercial Route For Aeromexico

Across The Pacific, Boeing Joins Forces With Hawai'i Bioenergy Looking At Sorghum And Eucalyptus

AeroMexico is flying daily passenger service on its Mexico City to San Jose, Costa Rica route using Green Jet Fuel, a trademarked brand produced using process technology from Honeywell's UOP. The airline says it is one of the first uses of renewable fuels in everyday airplane passenger service.

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American Airlines Enters Into Sale-Leaseback Arrangement With ILFC

Deal Will Finance 15 Boeing 737-800 Next Generation Aircraft

American Airlines announced Wednesday it has entered into a sale-leaseback arrangement with International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC), a leading international leasing organization and wholly owned subsidiary of American International Group, to finance 15 previously-ordered Boeing 737-800 Next Generation aircraft, two of which have been delivered and the remainder of which are scheduled to be delivered to American in 2012.

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MANUFACTURER: ATR-GIE Avions de Transport Régional Airplanes

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Boeing Starts Strong in Dubai -- Emirates Orders 50 Boeing 777-300ER Airliners

Emirates Order Is The Single Largest Airplane Order In Boeing History

After having to take a back seat to large-order announcements by the competition in the last few major trade-show outings, it seems that the tide is turning for Boeing. Boeing and Emirates have confirmed an order for 50 Boeing 777-300ERs (Extended Range) plus options for an additional 20 jetliners. The deal also includes a 12-year GE OnPoint solution agreement for the maintenance, repair and overhaul of the GE90-115B equipped aircraft. The engine order list price and service agreement is valued at approximately $6 billion (USD) over the life of the contract.

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New York Members Of Congress Applaud NTSB Document Request

Board Has Asked For All Documents And E-Mails Connected With Colgan Air Flight 3407 Accident

New York Representatives Kathy Hochul(D), Brian Higgins(D), and Louise Slaughter(D) released a statement after news that the NTSB has requested Pinnacle Airlines to fully disclose all information, including emails, related to the crash of Colgan Air Flight 3407.

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