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Mechanic Accused Of Sabotaging AA Flight Had Been Fired By Alaska Airlines

Allegedly Tampered With Navigation System Of An Airliner Scheduled To Fly From Miami To The Bahamas

The mechanic who is accused of tampering with the navigation system of an American Airlines jet in what he said was a protest over contract negotiations has a history of issues with his employers.

Boeing And China Airlines Finalize Order For Six 777 Freighters

Carrier Modernizing Its Freighter Fleet

China Airlines has finalized its agreement with Boeing to order six 777 Freighters to modernize its cargo fleet. The carrier, which currently operates one of the world's largest 747 Freighter fleets, plans to transition to the largest and longest range twin-engine freighters in the industry as it launches operations from Taipei to North America, a key market that provides higher yields for the carrier.

Silver Airways Stands With The Bahamas

Has Resumed Many Routes And Established Relief Efforts

Silver Airways, a long-standing partner and necessary air service link to the Bahamas, has resumed flights to all airports that it serves in the Bahamas that are open.

JAL Selects GE Aviation For Digital Records System

Digital Records Management System Streamlines Asset Documents

Japan Airlines has selected GE Aviation for Digital Records Management across its fleet of more than 200 airplanes. The implementation is currently underway and adds to the 700 million aircraft maintenance records being maintained on GE's digital records management system, AirVault. The agreement includes maintenance and engineering integration of the system at the JAL facilities around the world.

Off-Duty easyJet Airlines Pilot Volunteers To Fly Airplane To Spain

Scheduled Pilot Did Not Show Up For The Flight From Manchester

An off-duty easyJet Airlines pilot found himself suddenly back at work when the pilot who was scheduled to fly from Manchester, England to Alicante, Spain did not show up at the airport.

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Two Charged In Attempted Theft Of Trade Secrets From GE Aviation

Case Centers Around Jet Engine Gear Boxes Made By Avio Aero

A Russian national and an Italian national have been charged in federal court in the Southern District of Ohio with conspiring and attempting to steal trade secrets from an American aviation company. Alexander Yuryevich Korshunov, 57, and Maurizio Paolo Bianchi, 59, were charged by a criminal complaint on Aug. 21. Korshunov was arrested on Aug. 30 at Naples International Airport in Italy.