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Alteon and ANA Work Together to Provide 787 Training Capabilities

Alteon Training will work with 787 launch customer ANA (All Nippon Airways) to establish a Tokyo Training Center as part of the Alteon global training support network for the new Dreamliner.

NWA DC-9 Makes Emergency Landing At STL

From the moment the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association chose to strike against Northwest Airlines, technicians walking the picket line have quietly -- but openly -- questioned whether the replacement mechanics brought in to take their place would be able to handle the responsibility...

Northwest Issues Statement on AMFA Decision to 'Discontinue' Negotiations

Northwest Airlines has issued a statement regarding the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association's (AMFA) decision to discontinue contract negotiations with the company...

Delays, Delays

Malaysia Airlines Has To Wait Longer For Its A380

Malaysia Airlines and its parent company, Penerbangan Malaysia Berhad (PMB), have been advised that the delivery of the six Airbus A380 aircraft will be delayed by an average of six months, similar to the revised deliveries for all launch customer airlines of the aircraft.

AmWest Board To Vote On US Air Merger

Also This Week: Bankruptcy Judge Hears Final Comments

It's pins and needles time for US Airways this week, as the America West board of directors decides whether to go ahead with a planned merger between the two airlines.

Hong-Kong-Based Operator Orders China's First BBJ

Order Brings BBJ Program Closer to the 100th Sales Mark

=Boeing Business Jets says it has received its first order from an operator in the People's Republic of China. Boeing did not reveal the identity of the operator at the customer's request.