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November 29, 2016

WTO Rules Against Boeing For 777X Tax Incentive From Washington State

But Analysts Say No Real Consequences Expected From The The Ruling

The World Trade Organization on Monday ruled that Boeing had received an illegal subsidy from the state of Washington in the form of a tax break that came with the stipulation that the assembly of the wing and final assembly of the airplane must be done in Washington State.

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Alaska Airlines Foundation Awards Nearly $165,000

Awards Are Distributed To Nonprofits In Alaska, Hawaii And Washington

The Alaska Airlines Foundation is donating $162,500 to 15 nonprofit organizations in the states of Alaska, Hawaii and Washington, as part of a second donation cycle for the year. In 2016, donations total $307,500 to 27 organizations; the largest amount given in the history of the organization.

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Orbit Receives Order From A Large International Aircraft Manufacturer

Contract Valued At $4.5 Million For The Development And Supply Of Communication Management Systems

Satellite tracking and communications provider Orbit Technologies has received a $4.5 million order from one of the largest aircraft manufacturers worldwide for the development and supply of prototypes of an advanced system for the management of aircraft audio communication.

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African Travel Spending Expected To Rise 24 Percent Due To Passport Program

African Union Passport To Be Introduced In 2018

New research released by global travel technology provider, Sabre Corporation has revealed that African air travel spend is expected to rise 24% with the introduction of the pan-African passport in 2018. The new passport will enable African travellers to visit other countries on the continent without a visa.

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NTSB Issues Investigative Updates

New Data On LaGuardia 737 Runway Excursion, Fort Lauderdale MD-10-10F Gear Collapse, Fire

The National Transportation Safety Board has issued investigative updates Tuesday as part of the agency’s ongoing investigation of a Boeing 737 runway excursion at New York's LaGuardia Airport and a Boeing MD-10 landing gear failure accident in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Both events happened in late October.

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Bombardier Obtains Same Type Rating For Both C Series Jetliners

Same Type Rating Offers Operators Significant Cost Savings

EASA and Transport Canada have awarded the CS100 and CS300 airliners with the Same Type Rating (STR) which provides operators with significant cost-saving opportunities.

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Air Canada Launches Altitude Skyriders Kids' Club

A Family-Oriented Program To Make Flying An Adventure For Children Aged 2-12

Air Canada has introduced a brand new kids' club called Air Canada Altitude Skyriders designed to make flights even more exciting and enjoyable for children between the ages of two and 12 years old.

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