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December 05, 2006

Branson Pushes Chicago To Adopt Fuel-Saving Plan

Electric Tugs Would Tow Planes To Runways

Sir Richard Branson was in Chicago Monday, to announce the return of Virgin Atlantic to the city. He also used his time at the microphone to implore city officials to consider a significant rethinking of ground operations at O'Hare International.

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DOT Shelves Foreign Ownership Rule Proposal For Airlines

Says Agency Is Still Committed To Open Skies Plan

ANN REALTIME REPORTING 12.05.06 1115 EST: US Transportation Secretary Mary E. Peters announced Tuesday the DOT is withdrawing a proposal that would have changed rules governing international investment in US airlines after reviewing a multitude of public comments, including those received from Congress. The Secretary also re-affirmed the US commitment to completing a market-opening aviation agreement with the European Union.

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AD: International Aero Engines

AD NUMBER: 2006-25-01 MANUFACTURER: International Aero SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive 2006-25-01  SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for certain IAE V2522-A5, V2524-A5, V2527-A5, V2527E-A5, V2527M-A5, V2530-A5, and V2533-A5 turbofan engines.

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AD: Raytheon

AD NUMBER: 2006-24-11 MANUFACTURER: Raytheon SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive 2006-24-11 SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Raytheon Aircraft Company (RAC) Models 1900, 1900C, and 1900D airplanes.

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Crunch Time: Boeing Prepares To Build The 787

But Potential Problems Lie Ahead

From recent news reports, you might think Boeing can do no wrong as Airbus continues to stumble. But that's not necessarily the case. In fact, many of the teething problems that have plagued the A380 may still await Boeing's upcoming 787 Dreamliner, as the company prepares to build its first test aircraft.

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US Airways, Delta Launch PR Battle Over Merger

The Court Of Public Opinion Has Been Convened

They've made their case to investors, creditors, and management... and now, US Airways is taking its proposal to merge with Delta Air Lines before the court of public opinion.

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Airbus CEO Takes Aim At Alleged Boeing Subsidies

Claims Boeing Takes Advantage Of Weak Dollar, Gov't Deals

European planemaker Airbus launched what many are calling a "preemptive strike" this weekend against Boeing.

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ILFC Switches A380F Order To Pax Planes

Leaves UPS As Sole Freighter Customer

It's not looking good for the freighter version of Airbus' A380 superjumbo.

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Frontier Jet Runs Over Worker At DEN

Ramp Agent Slipped On Ice

A spokesman for Frontier Airlines says it could have been a lot worse. An employee with the airline slipped on ice at Denver International Airport Sunday, and his leg was run over by the nosewheel of an Airbus A319.

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Iberia Mulls Switch From Airbus To Boeing For Long-Haul

Debating A350XWB, Dreamliner

Spain's Iberia Airlines confirmed Monday it is considering breaking its long-time relationship with Airbus, and may instead opt for planes from Boeing when it comes time to upgrade the carrier's long-haul fleet.

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Embraer Delivers Its 200th E-Jet To Copa Airlines

Carrier Was Launch Customer For Plane In Latin America

Panama’s Copa Airlines, launch customer for the Embraer 190 jet in Latin America, recently received its sixth airplane of this model. The plane is also the 200th E-Jet delivered.

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