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November 08, 2012

Boeing To Convert 767s To Freighters For Guggenheim Aviation Partners

Work To Take Place In Singapore

An agreement to convert three 767-300ER passenger airplanes to freighters has been reached between Boeing and Guggenheim Aviation Partners. The Boeing Converted Freighters (BCF) will be delivered to Guggenheim Aviation Partners in 2013.

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Pinnacle Flight Attendants Ratify Bankruptcy Agreement

But The Union Is Not Necessarily Thrilled With The Results

Pinnacle Airlines flight attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA) have ratified a six-year agreement that the AFA says "preserves wages, protects affordable health care and provides job security for over 1,500 flight attendants." The agreement includes $6.4 million in concessions demanded by management through the Chapter 11 restructuring process.

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Airbus Makes Last Call For Entries In €30,000 Fly Your Ideas Challenge

Students Still Have Chance To Shape Future Of Flight With One Month To Go

Students wanting to help shape the future of flight still have time to take part in the global Airbus Fly Your Ideas challenge. Airbus is asking students worldwide to develop ideas for a more sustainable aviation industry. The winners will share the top prize of €30,000 (about $38,000); the runners-up €15,000 (approximately $19,000). Those wanting to get involved can register until November 30, and submit their initial proposal by December 7.

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A380 Wins 'Prestigious' UK Award

Noise Abatement Society Award Recognizes Aircraft For Reduced Noise

The UK’s national noise reduction charity, the Noise Abatement Society, presented the Airbus A380 with one of its top award at their annual award ceremony Tuesday night ... recognizing the aircraft for its reduced noise signature around airport communities.

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First BA Dreamliner Is On The Assembly Line

Due To Join The Airline's Fleet In May Next Year

The first Dreamliner ordered by British Airways is on Boeing's assembly line. The airline is on track to be first in Europe to have both the Dreamliner and the Airbus A380 superjumbo aircraft types operating in its fleet.

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Airline Pilot Charged In Airport Car Theft, DUI

Allegedly Took A Rental Car From A Random Person At A Hotel Near SEA-TAC

An incident that might have come out of the movies happened in real life at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Saturday. A 43-year-old pilot for Omni Air, a charter airline, was arrested for stealing a car from a random person at a hotel near SEA-TAC, as well a driving under the influence.

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SPEEA Wins Back Pay, Benefits For Hundreds Of Boeing Employees In California

Ruling Culminates A 12-Year Effort On The Part Of The Union

Employees of The Boeing Company who worked in Palmdale, CA, and at Edwards Air Force Base, CA, are due back pay and benefits that could total in the millions, according to an arbitrator. The Nov. 1 ruling said the company for years wrongly denied the engineers and technical workers the better pay and benefits of employees represented by the Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace (SPEEA), IFPTE Local 2001.

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Re-Elected President Obama Can Expect To Hear Quickly From Airlines On EU-ETS

EU Will Start Billing Airlines In April

Newly re-elected President Obama can expect to hear sooner rather than later from the airline industry concerning the European Unions Emissions Trading Schedule (EU-ETS). While both the U.S. House and Senate have passed resolutions barring participation in the plan by U.S.-flagged carriers, the EU plans to begin sending out bills to airlines in April.

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