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Talk About Bad Timing...

Posted by Benet Wilson at 10/9/2008 2:45 PM CDT

AIG subsidiary ILFC blasted for ill-timed Smithsonian gala. ... Read More »

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Blocking Porn Sites Inflight? Good Luck, Say IT Experts

Posted by Benet Wilson at 10/9/2008 1:45 PM CDT

IT experts weigh in on feasibility of blocking porn web sites with inflight wifi. ... Read More »

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Qantas A330 Accident Update

Posted by Robert Wall at 10/9/2008 3:41 AM CDT

Australian investigators have gained more information on the flight of the Qantas A330-300 between Singapore and Perth, which this week led to serious injuries to 14 onboard and less serious ones to 30 other people.
Initially, pilots reported the aircraft increased altitude around 300 feet before ... Read More »

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CQ picks next DOT heads

Posted by Adrian Schofield at 10/8/2008 7:54 PM CDT

Noted political publication Congressional Quarterly has done a bit of crystal-ball gazing and come up with names it believes are contenders to be the next Transportation Secretary. One of these names might sound a little familiar -- Mary Peters.
The full article can be found here. But basically, CQ argues that if ... Read More »

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Flight Plan, 10/8

Posted by Benet Wilson at 10/8/2008 8:12 AM CDT

Virgin wants to relax, airlines worry about losing top customers and United pilots face supervision -- this is Flight Plan for Oct. 8. ... Read More »

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Technical fault considered in Qantas A330 accident

Posted by Robert Wall at 10/8/2008 4:55 AM CDT

The in-flight accident Qantas suffered yesterday with one of its A330-300s in which 14 individuals were seriously injured could be more serious than initially thought.

Rather than a mere turbulence issue, the Australian Transportation Safety Board reports that “the pilots received electronic ... Read More »

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All Hail Columbia

Posted by Michael Mecham at 10/7/2008 7:40 PM CDT

Columbia Helicopters has some unusual bragging rights.
The island nation of Palau in the western Pacific selected an image of a Chinook for a $2 stamp in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of helicopter flight. The image clearly shows the Portland-based company’s name
on the side ... Read More »

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Virgin reveals numbers -- most, anyway

Posted by Adrian Schofield at 10/7/2008 1:36 PM CDT

Virgin Atlantic claims to be weathering the industry’s latest turmoil better than its peers. Although it is not yet saying much about yield, the carrier says its pre-tax profit is up by about 67% to GBP72 million ($126.8 million) for the first half of its fiscal year.
The airline – and its tour operator ... Read More »

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Flightplan, 10/7

Posted by Madhu Unnikrishnan at 10/7/2008 10:12 AM CDT

Virgin Atlantic CEO Steve Ridgway says transatlantic demand has not dropped and that will boost the airline's revenues. Aviation Daily reports.
A shake-up is underway at Mesa, with hundreds of employees being let go. Aviation Daily reports (subscribers only).
American could be considering a la carte pricing, ABC ... Read More »

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Qantas operational woes persist

Posted by Robert Wall at 10/7/2008 2:42 AM CDT

Qantas can’t seem to catch a break. In the latest in a spate of incidents, an Airbus A330 suffered an in-flight upset, injuring crew members and passengers.

About 15 individuals were seriously hurt, suffering broken bones or lacerations, according to the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB). ... Read More »

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