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March 06, 2012

Aero-News Alert: Coyne Stepping Down As President Of NATA

Has Served In That Capacity Since 1994

In a statement released Tuesday, NATA president James Coyne announced he will be stepping down from the post effective December 31st. "The NATA Board of Directors and I have decided that 2012 will be my last year as president of NATA," Coyne said.

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UK Begins To Issue Carbon Credits In Conjunction With EU-ETS

Hands Out About One Percent Of Allowed Credits To Three Airlines

The British government has begun issuing carbon credits to airlines in anticipation of the full implementation of the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS). So far, it has haded out 4.9 million credits to three carriers, or about one percent of the number of credits it is allowed.

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Air Canada Celebrates 75th Anniversary With Dreamliner's Canadian Debut

New Aircraft To Enter Air Canada's Fleet In 2014

Thousands of Air Canada employees, suppliers, and customers took part in an open house event in Toronto Friday to kick off a year-long celebration of the airline's 75th anniversary. The centerpiece of the festivities is a Boeing 787 Dreamliner making its inaugural visit to Canada.

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TSA Pre-Check Begins At John F. Kennedy International Airport

Pre-Screened Passengers Can Keep Their Shoes And Belts On

Pre-Check operations are underway as of Wednesday at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), according to TSA. The program is a passenger pre-screening initiative and at JFK select American Airlines’ frequent flyers are now eligible to participate and may receive expedited screening benefits when traveling domestically.

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FAA SAIB Covers Fuel Systems Of Some Cessna Bizjets

One Citation With Aux Tanks Developed Fuel Leaks

The FAA has issued an SAIB for some Citation jets which have auxiliary fuel tanks installed following Sierra Industries, Ltd. Supplemental Type Certificates (STC) SA80RM or SA152RM, of new instructions for continued airworthiness (ICA). The tanks may be on Cessna 500, 501, and 550 airplanes.

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Baggage Handlers At Logan Charged

State Police Say They Recovered Cash, Computers, Other Items

Massachusetts State Police say that they have charged two baggage handlers at Logan International Airport with theft of items ranging from cash to computers.

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Aero-TV: WAI 2011 NextGen Panel: How Does NextGen Affect Efficiency?

From WAI2011: An Examination Of The Future And Potential Of NextGen

One of the high points of our year is our annual trek to the Women in Aviation gathering. Unfortunately; due to commitments overseas, we're going to miss most of the event this year but for those of you with the ability, we can't recommend a visit highly enough... no matter what gender you represent. This year's rendition takes place in Dallas (which we visited a few days ago for the 2012 HeliExpo). The 23rd Annual International Women in Aviation Conference will be held from Thursday, March 8 through Saturday, March 10, 2012. This year's Conference will take place at the Hilton Anatole. Participants in

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American Eagle Reportedly Furloughing 50 Pilots

Move Is The Result Of Airline's Idling Of Nine Aircraft

A decision by American Eagle to idle nine of its airplanes will result in the furlough of 50 pilots, the carrier said in a message to employees.

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Boeing Celebrates 1,000th 777

Aircraft Reaches 1,000 Milestone Faster Than Any Twin-Aisle Airplane

Boeing and more than 5,000 employees, suppliers, customers and government officials celebrated the 1,000th 777 at a special event Friday. The 1,000th 777 jetliner will be delivered to Dubai-based Emirates later this month.

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United Completes Assimilation Of Continental

CA Took Its Last Flights Saturday

Continental Airlines is officially no more as a separate airline. The last flights under the company's separate computer system took place Saturday. Continental posted a notice on its website that all flights would be operating as United Airlines as of March 3rd.

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World Airports Industry Analyzed In New iCD Research Study

China, India, Middle East Expected To See The Most Growth This Year

A new report “Global Airports Survey 2012–2013: Market Trends, Buyer Spend and Procurement Strategies in the Global Airports Industry” drawn up by iCD Research has been recently published by Market Publishers Ltd. According to the report, China, India and the Middle East are expected to register the fastest growth rate in the industry driven by the increased demand for air travel and related services.

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