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March 13, 2019

President Trump Orders All 737 MAX Airliners Grounded In The U.S.

Signs Order Grounding The Airplanes 'Immediately'

President Donald Trump has signed an order grounding all Boeing 737 MAX 8 and MAX 9 airliners in the wake of the accident involving one of the airplanes in Ethiopia over the weekend. "Those planes are grounded effective immediately," Trump told reporters. "Safety is our paramount concern."

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FAA Issues Statement Concerning 737 MAX Operations

Finds 'No Systemic Performance Issues And Provides No Basis To Order Grounding The Aircraft'

The FAA has released a statement concerning operations of Boeing 737 MAX airplanes following Sunday's accident in Ethiopia, the second accident with fatalities involving one of the new airplanes in five months.

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Airbus And Social Partners Kick-Off Discussions On A380 Program Transition

Between 3,000 And 3,500 Positions Will Be Potentially Impacted Over The Next Three Years

Airbus has started discussions with social partners from across its European sites during the European Works Council (SE-WC) meeting with regards to the A380 program transition and the redeployment of employees. This follows the announcement made on 14th February to cease deliveries of the A380 in 2021 with 17 aircraft still to be delivered along with continued support to our A380 operators.

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Wizz Air Takes Delivery Of Its First A321neo

Has 184 Of The Airplanes On Order

Wizz Air, the largest Central and Eastern European low-cost carrier, has taken delivery of its first of 184 A321neo aircraft on order at an event in Hamburg, with József Váradi, CEO Wizz Air and Christian Scherer, Airbus Chief Commercial Officer.

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Aireon Announces Key Support For New Line Of Business

Jonathan Astill Of NATS To Guide Aireon Air Traffic Flow Management Services

Jonathan Astill, from NATS, has been tapped by Aireon for strategic support and expertise to develop the new Air Traffic Flow Management (ATFM) Services line of business for Aireon. Astill, will act as vice president and General Manager of ATFM Services and will develop Aireon's ATFM business line, closely collaborate with introductory customers and establish a channel of partners to ensure a smooth rollout of the company's offering.

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Norwegian Temporarily Suspends Boeing 737 MAX Operations

Move Follows Recommendations By European Aviation Authorities

Following the decision by the relevant aviation regulatory bodies to temporarily suspend operations of Boeing 737 MAX, Norwegian will not operate any flights with this aircraft type until further notice. We remain in close dialogue with the aviation authorities and Boeing, and follow their instructions and recommendations.

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FlyersRights.org Calls For Immediate U.S. Grounding of Boeing 737 MAX 8 Aircraft

Says The FAA's 'Wait And See Attitude' Risks Lives

FlyersRights.org has called on the FAA to ground the Boeing 737 MAX 8 Aircraft after two fatal accidents in the past five months have claimed 346 lives.

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Boeing Statement On 737 MAX Software Enhancement

Comes Amidst Turmoil Over Ethiopian Accident Sunday

As multiple countries ground Boeing's 737 MAX 8 following an accident in Ethiopia ... the second involving one of the airliners in 5 months ... Boeing has released a statement concerning its software upgrades developed after the Lion Air Flt 610 accident last year.

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ExpressJet Airlines Achieves Embraer E175 Milestones

Announces First Aircrew Program Designee, First Type-Rated Line Pilot

ExpressJet Airlines, a United Express Carrier, recently achieved two significant pilot training milestones for the April launch of its new Embraer E175 fleet. The airline is growing with 25 E175s and hiring more than 600 pilots in 2019.

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