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July 25, 2008

FAA Halts All New Foreign Repair Station Certifications

AEA Disappointed By Congressional Order, But There's Still Time To Work Things Out

The Aircraft Electronics Association expressed 'disappointment' this week with the Congressional order halting FAA certification of new foreign repair stations after August 3... though in the practice, the order shouldn't affect operations in the short term.

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Qantas 747 Lands In Manila Following Apparent Explosive Decompression Incident

Right Wing Fairing Missing, Large Hole In Fuselage Behind

Investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board are on their way to the Philippines, to find out what caused an apparent explosive decompression incident onboard a Boeing 747-400 operated by Australian flag carrier Qantas.

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Passengers Sue To Block Delta/NWA Merger

November 5 Trial Date Set

Not everyone is looking towards what many see as the inevitable merger between Delta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines with eager anticipation. A group of airline passengers hopes to block such a deal from going through... and, they're going to have their day in court.

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Man Sues Delta Over Lost Luggage, Cancelled Flight

Hopes Others Will Join In Class Action

A Manhattan resident has filed a class-action lawsuit against Delta Air Lines, claiming he spent eight months in an unsuccessful attempt to get a refund for the cancelled portion of a flight.

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Boeing Provides Four MD-11 Converted Freighters To Aeroflot

Will Aid In Modernization Of Cargo Operation

Boeing is helping Aeroflot Cargo improve its operational efficiency and adapt to growing market demands by providing three leased MD-11 Boeing Converted Freighters (BCFs). The companies joined in celebrating the freighters' recent entry into service at a ceremony marking Aeroflot Cargo's new fleet and the resulting operational improvements at the carrier's facility at Frankfurt-Hahn airport.

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Continental Seeks Anti-Trust Immunity From DOT

Also Announces Plans For Four-Way, Trans-Atlantic Joint Venture

Continental Airlines, United Airlines and eight other Star Alliance member airlines filed an application with the US Department of Transportation (DOT) this week, seeking the agency's approval for Continental to join the group of nine carriers that already hold antitrust immunity. Approval by the DOT would enable Continental, United and the other immunized Star Alliance carriers to streamline flight schedules, fares and services.

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