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July 09, 2007

Northwest Flight Attendants Call For Steenland's Head

Demand CEO's Resignation Following Scheduling Fiasco, Bonuses

Last week, Northwest Airlines flight attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA-CWA), called for the resignation of Northwest Airlines President and Chief Executive Officer Douglas Steenland (right). The union says Northwest currently faces severe staffing shortages, record flight cancellations, low employee morale and outraged customers -- the direct result of poor management by Steenland.

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US Airways Cleared In Drunk Passenger Investigation

Probe Doesn't Include Statements From Other Passengers On Flight

The Federal Aviation Administration has cleared US Airways of wrongdoing in an investigation of whether the carrier served alcohol to an already-intoxicated passenger, which resulted in his death as well as the deaths as a family of five.

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DOT Seeks Comments On Airline 'Bumping' Rule

Compensation May Increase For Booted Passengers

On Monday, the US Department of Transportation asked for public comment on possible changes to the rules governing airline oversales -- better known as "bumping" -- including a possible increase in the maximum compensation due to passengers bumped from oversold flights.

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Boeing Confirms Qatar Airways Latest 787 Buyer

Also: Kuwait-Based Leasing Company Orders 10 More Planes

Though overshadowed somewhat by the pomp and circumstance surrounding the official unveiling of the Boeing 787 on Sunday, this weekend the planemaker announced yet another new order for the popular plane. ALAFCO Aviation Lease and Finance Company of Kuwait held a formal signing ceremony Saturday for the direct purchase of 10 787-8 Dreamliners.

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Report: EADS Looking Towards Streamlined Management Structure

Talk Of Replacing Dual Power-Sharing Arrangement With One CEO, One Chairman

A change may be in the offing for management at European Aeronautic Defense & Space Co... and some would say a change is long overdue.

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Tinian Airport Wants Its ILS

But Does It Need One?

No one disagrees the addition of an instrument landing system at Tinian Airport (PGWT), located on the island 80 miles north of Guam, would increase capability at the airfield. But there is some question whether the airport really needs one.

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Former 'Idol' Hits Sour Note On Continental Flight

Was Clay Aiken "Beaten Up" By Female Passenger?

It's becoming increasingly evident persons involved with the hit reality show "American Idol," and airplanes, don't mix. Three months after judge Paula Abdul allegedly copped a diva attitude onboard a Southwest Airlines flight, now comes word an "Idol" finalist was involved in an altercation onboard a Continental Airlines flight to Tulsa Saturday morning.

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