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Boeing, ANA Celebrate First 787 Biofuel Flight
- First sustainable biofuel flight showcases Dreamliner’s environmental performance – ANA delivery flight also marks first ever transpacific flight using biofuel EVERETT, Wash.– Boeing and All Nippon Airways made aviation history today as a 787 Dreamliner flew for the first time powered … Continue reading
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“Miami-Dade County Shoots Craps with Federal Grants at Opa-Locka Airport”
On 22 May, 2012 the Department of Justice will defend the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Miami-Dade County in oral arguments for a second time from a 2005 BMI / Blueside discrimination lawsuit in the U.S. Court of Appeals in Atlanta, GA. … Continue reading
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Qantas flies on cooking oil
Qantas announced today that it will conduct a feasibility study into the potential for an Australian sustainable aviation fuel industry, backed by funding from the Australian Government. The Hon Martin Ferguson MP, Minister for Resources, Energy and Tourism, announced the … Continue reading
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Boeing and Embraer Sign Agreement for Broad Business Cooperation to Benefit Customers and Support Industry Growth
- Leading aerospace companies to explore ways to enhance aircraft efficiency and safety, productivity and research – Companies’ cooperation supports U.S.-Brazil commerce, trade and economic development WASHINGTON – Embraer S.A. and Boeing today announced a cooperation agreement to work together to … Continue reading
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Pilots Having Issues in the Cockpit is a Growing Concern, Says Veteran Aviation Attorney
Recent incidents involving an in-flight fatal heart attack by a general aviation pilot and disturbing behavior by a commercial airline pilot have helped to spotlight the potential danger that can arise due to pilot medical problems during a flight, said … Continue reading
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Ex-Im Bank Approves $84.8 Million for Brazilian Airline Maintenance
Ex-Im financing supports highly-skilled Delta jobs in Atlanta Washington, D.C. – The Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) today announced that the board of directors has approved a Final Commitment for an $84.8 million loan guarantee to VRG … Continue reading
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Airline Taxes > “Sin” Taxes!
The airline industry needs better lobbyists. SOURCE
Emirates launches new global brand platform – “Hello Tomorrow”
New branding captures passion for connecting peoples hopes, dreams and aspirations DUBAI, U.A.E. : Emirates today launched a new global brand platform and direction, themed “Hello Tomorrow”, which positions the global airline as the enabler of global connectivity and meaningful … Continue reading
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Boeing 747-8 Approved to Serve 200 Airports Globally
- London Heathrow is 200th airport to welcome 747-8 operations – Newest member of 747 family today serves twice as many destinations as its competitor SEATTLE — The Boeing (NYSE: BA) 747-8 is approved for operations at 200 airports around … Continue reading
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