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November 02, 2011

Bombardier Completes Wind Tunnel Tests On CSeries Aircraft

Further Validates Aerodynamic Design And Support Fuel Efficiency Projections

Bombardier Aerospace has confirmed that final results of a three-phase wind tunnel test program provided further validation of the CSeries aircraft's aerodynamic design. They also support design predictions that the CSeries aircraft will deliver a step-change in fuel efficiency.

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US Airways Brings Back Jobs From Overseas, Hires 400

Airline 'Onshores' 400 positions In Winston-Salem, NC, Phoenix And Reno, NV Call Centers

US Airways announced Monday it has returned work previously handled outside of the United States to its call centers in Winston-Salem, NC, Phoenix, and Reno, NV. The airline’s onshore project is part of its agreement with the Airline Customer Service Employee Association – CWA and IBT, which represents more than 6,000 reservations and airport customer service employees employed by US Airways.

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JetBlue Signs For 40 A320neo Aircraft

Deal Also Upgrades Earlier A320 Orders To A321

Airbus reports that JetBlue Airways has finalized its firm order for 40 A320neo planes, solidifying a deal previously announced at the Paris Air Show in June. The airline has not yet announced its engine selection. The contract also converts 30 pre-existing JetBlue orders for A320s to the larger A321 with Sharklets.

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Boeing CFO James Bell Announces April 2012 Retirement

Corporate Controller Smith Elected To Replace Bell Effective Feb. 1, 2012

Boeing Executive Vice President, Corporate President and Chief Financial Officer James Bell has announced plans to retire from the company, effective April 1, 2012. Greg Smith, 45, corporate controller and finance vice president, has been elected by Boeing's board of directors to succeed Bell as executive vice president and chief financial officer effective Feb. 1, 2012. The two will work together over the coming months to ensure a smooth transition.

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Clipboard Integrates iPad Into 737 Cockpit

TIET Introduces 737 MyClipboard For The Popular Tablet Devices

In support of the industry wide change to paperless cockpits, Thousand Oaks-based product developer TIET said Monday that it has designed a product to allow pilots to easily use the iPad on the flight deck of the Boeing 737...  by having the yoke clipboard hold the device.

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Flyers Rights Renews Call For Tarmac Delay Contingency Plans

Lack Of Preparation At Bradley Airport In Hartford Left Hundreds Stranded Saturday

Airline passenger advocacy group FlyersRights.org has renewed its call for mandatory airport tarmac delay contingency plans after flight diversions caused by an early winter storm resulted in hundreds of passengers being stranded on the tarmac for up to 10 hours.

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Certification Testing Wrapped Up For 747-8 Intercontinental

Final Test Flight Was From Barbados To Everett

After finally getting the first 747-8 freighter off to its new owners, Boeing on Monday wrapped up certification test flights for the passenger version of the stretched jumbo jet. The final function and reliability tests were completed by the crew on a flight from Barbados to Everett, WA on Monday.

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