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FAA Bill Still Elusive As Extension Passes
This is the 15th extension for the FAA since the last full authorization expired in 2007.
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FAA Downgrades Mexico Safety Rating
The rating change means Mexican carriers cannot establish new service, although existing flights will not be affected.
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Airbus Targets 40 A320s Per Month
The OEM plans to reach 40 narrowbodies a month by early 2012, with aircraf rolling off production lines at three facilities.
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International Recovery Retains Momentum: IATA
Global passenger demand was up 11.9% year-on-year in June, according to the International Air Transport Association.
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Southwest Reports Strong Quarter, Caps Fleet Growth
Southwest is seeing strengthening demand, a higher average fare, and increased revenue from some of its new optional services.
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FAA Reauthorization To Be Extended Again
Yet another one-month extension is likely to be voted on today as debate continues.
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2Q Earnings: A Tale Of Two Boeings
Second quarter revenues at Boeing Commercial Airplanes declined 12% from a year earlier, to $7.4 billion.
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United CFO, President Gone If Merger OK''d
CFO Kathryn Mikells and President John Tague will leave the merged company as part of the integration plan.
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Air Berlin Talks Code Share With BA, Iberia
Air Berlin CEO Joachim Hunold says the aim is to have agreements with the pair in place by next summer.
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Lufthansa Cargo MD-11F Crashes in Riyadh
The aircraft was destroyed when it crashed on landing, but the pilots survived.
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DOT Hits Comair With $275,000 Fine
Transportation Department alleges multiple violations of rules on bumping passengers from flights.
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Air Berlin To Join Oneworld
Addition of German carrier will give oneworld a significant presence in central Europe.
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JAL Scales Back Plans For Job Cuts
The carrier also is asking for less debt forgiveness from its banks in a restructuring plan that it hopes they will endorse to the court supervising the JAL bankruptcy.
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Ancillary Revenue Soars Globally
Ancillary revenues in 2009 jumped more than 40% year-over-year, and are expected to continue to rise.
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Virgin America Signs MOU for Up to 60 A320s
An engine choice for the new aircraft will be announced when the order is finalized.
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APFA President Argues For Re-Regulation
Op-Ed: Association of Professional Flight Attendants President Laura Glading makes a case for re-regulation.
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Franz To Become Lufthansa CEO
Christopher Franz will be CEO of Lufthansa, and Carsten Spohr will lead the passenger division.
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Mexicana Financials Worry Creditors
Mexicana has missed some debt payments and is coming under increasing pressure from creditors.
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Pratt Engine JVs On Target
Pratt President David Hess said its new engine joint ventures in China and Turkey are 'right on schedule.'
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A Serious Look At Re-Regulation
Hector J. Cuellar, President of McGladrey Capital Markets, calls on Congress to re-regulate airlines.
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