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December 20, 2012

Pilot Error Cited In Indonesian Superjet Accident

PIC Reportedly Ignored Terrain Warning Alarm Before Impact

The Indonesian National Transportation Safety Committee has released a report citing pilot error in an accident involving a Sukhoi Superjet-100 on a demonstration flight in that country. The plane, with 45 people on board, impacted Mount Salak on May 9 south of Jakarta. There were no survivors.

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Canada's Harper Government Mandates All-Inclusive Airfare Advertising

Carriers Must Display 'Total Price A Consumer Must Pay' To Fly

The Honourable Denis Lebel, Canada's Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, announced Tuesday that all-inclusive airfare advertising is now mandated under amendments to the Air Transportation Regulations. Lebel said the move will ensure consumers can clearly see the total price of an airline ticket, with no hidden fees.

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Boeing, FedEx Express Announce Order For Four 767 Freighters

Order Continues FedEx's Fleet Modernization Initiative

Four 767 freighters have been placed on order by FedEx Express as part of the shipper's initiative to modernize its fleet.

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Spirit AeroSystems Completes 100th Boeing 787 Forward Fuselage

Composite Section Will Be Shipped To Charleston, SC Assembly Plant Early Next Year

Spirit AeroSystems has completed of the 100th Boeing 787 composite forward fuselage section. This section will be shipped to Boeing's final assembly facility in Charleston, SC, early next year.

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IATA Study Sees Travel Distribution Transformed By 2017

Study: 'Airlines Have Morphed Into Retailers'

The International Air Transport Association has published an independent study identifying major trends that are transforming the travel distribution landscape. The Future of Airline Distribution – A Look Ahead to 2017 was commissioned by IATA and written by Henry H. Harteveldt, co-founder of Atmosphere Research Group.

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Flight Dispatchers At Allegiant Air Vote To Join Teamsters

Join Allegiant Pilots 'Seeking Fair Treatment And A Voice On The Job'

Flight dispatchers at Allegiant Air have voted to join Teamsters Local 986, the Teamsters Airline Division announced Tuesday. There are 21 dispatchers in the bargaining unit and the vote was 15 to 5.

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Aviation Industry Group Seeks GAO Study Of Pilot Supply

Suggested Topics Include Pilot Demand, Education Pipeline

Representatives from a group of aviation industry stakeholders recently proposed to the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) that it launch a study to gain a better understanding of pilot supply and demand and its potential effects on the U.S. aviation industry and the U.S. economy. The group suggested topics that the GAO would consider in this study.

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TSA Commissions Backscatter Scanner Health Study

National Academy Of Sciences To Conduct The Research

The Department of Homeland Security placed a notice on the Federal Business Opportunities website last week indicating that it would contract with the National Academy of Sciences to study health effects related to backscatter X-ray scanners.

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Boeing Says Test 'Breakthrough' Means More Reliable Connectivity On Airplanes

Potato Test Yields More Comprehensive Evaluation For Safety Standards, Clears Way For Better In-Cabin Signals

An advanced method to test wireless signals in airplane cabins has been developed by Boeing, making it possible for passengers to enjoy more reliable connectivity when using networked personal electronic devices in the air.

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