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February 01, 2018

Ryanair And BALPA Sign U.K. Recognition Agreement

U.K. Accounts For 25% Of Ryanair’s Fleet And Pilots

Ryanair on Tuesday confirmed that it has signed a formal Union Recognition agreement with BALPA (British Airline Pilots Association), who will now be the sole representative body for Ryanair employed Pilots in the U.K.

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Spirit Pilot Leaders Approve Terms Of Tentative Agreement

Rank-And-File Vote To Take Place This Month

Pilot leaders at Spirit Airlines, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l, have approved a five-year tentative agreement (TA) on a contract with significant pay raises, job security provisions, and improvements in retirement and insurance benefits. A membership vote on the TA will take place next month.

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ICAO Council President Hails AU Single African Air Transport Market Launch

Says Framework Is Key To Continent's Economic Development

Addressing African leaders at the 30th African Union (AU) Summit this past weekend in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, ICAO Council President Dr. Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu praised the official launch of the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM), noting that it represented an historic milestone for Africa and Africans.

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EASA Grants STC To GKN Aerospace For ADS-B Out Mods

Company Now Can Update A320 Airliners

EASA has granted an STC to GKN Aerospace for the ADS-B Out modification for the Airbus A320 family. GKN Aerospace’s Fokker business has obtained the STC from EASA for the introduction of the ADS-B Out modification on the Airbus A320 fleet. Last year Fokker was selected by SmartLynx, Latvia for the ADS-B Out installation on its A320 fleet.

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AD: Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes

AD NUMBER: 2018-02-16

PRODUCT: Certain Bombardier, Inc., Model DHC-8-400 series airplanes.

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NTSB: Subsurface Defect Led To AA Uncontained Engine Failure

Traced Issue Back To Undetected Cracks At The Time The Engine Was Manufactured

An internal defect in a commercial airliner engine caused an uncontained engine failure resulting in a fire and the emergency evacuation of all aboard, the National Transportation Safety Board said Tuesday.  

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TapJets Responds To Recent FAA Revocation Order

Calls Agency's Allegations Against The Company 'Unproven'

The FAA recently issued a press release containing unproven allegations against TapJets, Inc. stemming from trips that were to have occurred in late 2016. TapJets, Inc. in the process of vigorously defending itself against all of these allegations.

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Boeing Reports 2017 Results And Provides 2018 Guidance

Posts Record Operating Earnings Of $3.0 Billion With Operating Cash Flow Of $2.9 Billion On Strong Performance

The Boeing Company reported fourth-quarter revenue of $25.4 billion with GAAP earnings per share of $5.18 and core earnings per share (non-GAAP) of $4.80 reflecting record deliveries and strong performance, as well as favorable tax reform of $1.74 per share.

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A321LR Successfully Completes First Flight

Airbus’ Newest Single Aisle Adds Range Up For Transatlantic Flight Capability

Airbus’ first A321LR (Long Range), MSN7877, has accomplished its first flight ... a mission lasting 2 hours and 36 minutes. The aircraft powered by CFM Leap-1A engines is now set to undergo a nearly 100 hour flight test programme, including trans-Atlantic missions, for EASA and FAA Type Certification in Q2 2018. Entry into service is targeted for Q4 2018.

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