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September 14, 2016

Airlines Report 11 Tarmac Delays Over Three Hours On Domestic Flights In July

Ten Tarmac Delays Over Four Hours On International Flights Also Noted

Airlines reported 11 tarmac delays of more than three hours on domestic flights and 10 tarmac delays of more than four hours on international flights in July, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Air Travel Consumer Report released today. All reported extended tarmac delays are investigated by the Department.

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Airbus Delivers North America’s First A320neo To Volaris

Largest Airbus Customer In Mexico First To Operate Best-Selling, Fuel-Efficient Aircraft

Low-cost carrier Volaris took delivery of its first A320neo, making the airline the first operator of the A320neo in North America. Volaris is Mexico’s largest Airbus customer, having ordered 74 A320 Family aircraft, including 30 A320neo. The all-Airbus operator became a customer in 2006, and since then has become Mexico’s biggest A320 Family operator with 63 A320 Family aircraft in service.

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Boeing Forecasts Demand In China For 6,810 Airplanes Valued At $1 Trillion

Single-Aisle Demand Accounts For 75 Percent Of New Deliveries

Boeing projects a demand for 6,810 new airplanes in the country over the next 20 years. Boeing released its annual China Current Market Outlook (CMO) in Beijing, estimating the total value of those new airplanes at $1.025 trillion. China becomes the first trillion dollar aviation market in Boeing's forecast.

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NTSB Releases Update From Southwest Uncontained Engine Failure

Initial Investigation Finds A Hole In The Fuselage Near The Damaged Engine

 As part of its ongoing investigation of an Aug. 27, 2016, uncontained engine failure on Southwest Airlines flight 3472, the National Transportation Safety Board issued an investigative update Monday.

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Liu: ICAO Compliance Critical To Sustainable Development In The Middle East

Remarks Come During Recent Official Visit To The Country

ICAO compliance is critical to sustainable development, and a prerequisite for accessing the socio-economic developmental opportunities offered by the global aviation network. The unprecedented air traffic growth forecast for the Middle East means Qatar is well positioned to make major contributions to sustainable aviation, ICAO’s Secretary General Dr. Fang Liu declared during a recent official visit to the country.

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Gatwick Officials Say Airports Commission Data Is 14 Years Out Of Date

Claims Record August And Long Haul Success Prove The Point

Gatwick Airport’s record breaking performance in reaching 42 million annual passengers and continued long haul growth has proven that the Airports Commission forecasts are even further out of date than previously thought, airport officials claim.

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