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September 24, 2014

First Flight Of A320neo Planned For Thursday

Entry Into Service Still Expected In 2015

If all goes according to plan, Airbus will fly its A320neo for the first time Thursday, according to Airbus COO for customers John Leahy.

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Boeing To Boost 737 Output By Ten Planes Per Month

Tinseth Says 'Appetite' For The Single-Aisle Airliners Justifies The Increase

Boeing commercial airplanes CEO Ray Conner said recently that the company plans to boost output of the 737 factory in Renton, WA to 52 airplanes per month ... a jump of 10 per month over the current rate of production ... by 2018.

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FAA Proposes Civil Penalties Against Three Companies

All Allegedly Violated Hazardous Materials Regulations

The FAA is proposing civil penalties ranging from $57,400 to $63,000 against three companies for allegedly violating Hazardous Materials Regulations.

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Boeing, South African Airways Launch Major Aviation Education Initiative

Project SiVulindlele Will Bring Aviation Education To The Country's Youth

Boeing, South African Airways, the South African Department of Public Enterprises, and the Department Basic Education, have unveiled Project SiVulindlela, an ambitious project to bring aviation education to South Africa’s young people.

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JetBlue CEO To Step Down In February

Former British Airways Exec Will Move Into The Position

JetBlue CEO Dave Barger has announced he will step down as the company's president in February, ending long speculation about the airline's leadership.

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Members Of Congress Urge Continued Ban On In-Flight Voice Calls

Flight Attendant Union Supports The Position

A bipartisan coalition of United States Representatives recently issued a letter to the heads of four U.S. government agencies urging the continuation of the current ban on mobile broadband in the aircraft cabin. The letter also requested that risks to aviation safety and security arising from the proposed expansion of communications capability be addressed in a collaborative, multi-agency effort.

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Airbus: A320neo Family Sets New Efficiency Standards

Claims Engine Enhancements, Cabin Innovations Lead To 20% Less Fuel Burn

Airbus says its A320neo Family is predicted to increase fuel burn savings per seat further improved to 20% across the entire family by 2020. The 20% fuel burn saving would be achieved through Airbus’ latest cabin innovations reinforced by further engine efficiency improvements, its engineers say.

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Air France Pilots Union Rejects Offer To End Strike

Airline Is Urging Passengers With Travel Booked This Week To Postpone Trips If Possible

The union representing pilots for Air France has rejected an offer from the airline that was made in an effort to end a week-long strike against the carrier. Air France says the labor action is costing as much as $19 million per day.

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