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<pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2008 01:24:31 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[AVEX 2008, the World's Most Exclusive Air Show and Aviation Expo]]></title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2008 01:24:31 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[AVEX Air show &amp; Aviation Expo, which will be held from 5th to 8th November 2008 at Sharm El Sheikh International Airport in Egypt, gathers the small and midsized aviation industry's leaders to meet with potential and existing customers and conduct business in an exclusive environment.AVEX brings together business executives, royals, government heads, aviation enthusiasts, tourists and the Egyptian public.<br/><br/>6 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Airports: Not so Far from the Madding Crowd]]></title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2008 01:22:48 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Long, tiresome queues, overtly tight security and delays in flight schedules have all resulted in airline passengers becoming ruder, more impatient, and in general - a pain in the behind. Nearly three quarters of the United States air travellers say that their fellow passengers have become more impatient and less polite, according to surveys by a well known travel website.<br/><br/>6 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Arinc's onboard Internet offering harnesses SwiftBroadband]]></title>
<link>http://www.talkingtarmac.com/Internationalnews/Arincs_onboard_Internet_offering_harnesses_SwiftBroadband-1/</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2008 01:19:45 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[An in-flight Internet offering that has been developed to take advantage of Inmarsat's higher-bandwidth aeronautical service, SwiftBroadband, is expected to be fully completed by Arinc in November.Dubbed Oi for Onboard Internet, Arinc's latest solution for passenger communication services uses a combination of cached and live content and data to offer news, sports, radio bulletins, web browsing, e-mail, instant messenger, podcasts and VPN access.<br/><br/>6 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[CAF Offers Refuge to Lone Star Flight Museum Aircraft]]></title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2008 01:12:07 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Midland, Texas (September 18, 2008) - Friday, Sept. 19, the Lone Star Flight Museum's B-25N and B-17G will be arriving in Midland for a long-term stay at CAF Headquarters.Hurricane Ike left behind a wake of destruction in the Gulf Coast area of Texas. An unfortunate victim of the hurricane is the Lone Star Flight Museum (LSFM) of Galveston.<br/><br/>6 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[San Jose snags $18.1 million for baggage screening system]]></title>
<link>http://www.talkingtarmac.com/Internationalnews/San_Jose_snags_18-1_million_for_baggage_screening_system-1/</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2008 01:10:16 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[At a time when the airline industry is reeling from rising oil costs and fewer passengers, Mineta San Jose International Airport got some rare good news Thursday: $18.1 million from the federal government.David Vossbrink, the airport's spokesman, said the money from the Transportation Security Administration will be used to build a state-of-the-art baggage screening system for Terminal A. The system will electronically check for explosive devices once bags have been checked in.<br/><br/>6 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Airbus to offer heavier A330 against delayed 787]]></title>
<link>http://www.talkingtarmac.com/Internationalnews/Airbus_to_offer_heavier_A330_against_delayed_787/</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2008 23:06:12 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Airbus is making a higher-gross weight version of the A330-200 available in the first half of 2010 in hopes of capturing new market share caused by Boeing 787 delays.Derek Davies, Airbus' investor marketing director, told the US Valuation Conference hosted by ATI affiliate Commercial Aviation Online that the modification will increase maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) for the passenger airliner by 5t. The top rating will increase from 233t to 238t.<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Antique planes to mark 90th airmail anniversary]]></title>
<link>http://www.talkingtarmac.com/Internationalnews/Antique_planes_to_mark_90th_airmail_anniversary/</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2008 23:04:45 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Three antique airplanes are to lift off from Republic Airport in Farmingdale Wednesday morning on a transcontinental flight to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the U.S. Post Office's airmail service.A 1928 Boeing 40C biplane, lovingly restored after it lay shattered on an Oregon mountainside for 72 years, a 1927 Stearman C3B and a 1930 Stearman 4E Speedmail - all early airmail veterans - are slated to retrace the route of the first transcontinental airmail flights.<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Flights to get shorter as airlines seek to save fuel]]></title>
<link>http://www.talkingtarmac.com/Internationalnews/Flights_to_get_shorter_as_airlines_seek_to_save_fuel/</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2008 23:02:23 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Journeys within Europe could become three to four minutes quicker and as much as 18 minutes could be shaved from a trip from London to New York.The move follows an agreement between the airlines trade body, the International Air Transport Association, IATA, and air traffic controllers.<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Saudi Air Force adds to GE Aviation engine order]]></title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2008 23:00:56 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[The Royal Saudi Air Force has added 91 F110-GE-129C engines to a previous order for its military aircraft, GE Aviation said Tuesday.With the latest order, the Saudis plan to upgrade 41 twin-engine Boeing F-15S aircraft, according to a news release. They had previously ordered 65 F110 engines to upgrade 29 of the aircraft.<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Jet fuel spill at Bradley International Airport]]></title>
<link>http://www.talkingtarmac.com/Internationalnews/Jet_fuel_spill_at_Bradley_International_Airport-1/</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2008 22:58:17 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. - Crews are cleaning up a jet fuel spill caused by a leaking valve at Bradley International Airport in Connecticut.Airport spokesman John Wallace says the 200-gallon spill occurred early Tuesday at Bombardier Aerospace's Business Aviation Services facility at the airport.<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[SkyWest confirms investment in Brazilian carrier Trip]]></title>
<link>http://www.talkingtarmac.com/Internationalnews/SkyWest_confirms_investment_in_Brazilian_carrier_Trip/</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2008 21:54:48 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[US regional operator SkyWest has made an initial investment in Brazilian airline Trip Linhas Aereas of $5 million giving the company a 6% stake that could grow to 20% within the next two years.SkyWest has spent most of 2008 looking for an offshore investment and recently executives said the company was close to finalizing plans for a minority stake in another carrier.<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[British Airways talks with Brussels Airlines could lead to Branson selling stake to rival]]></title>
<link>http://www.talkingtarmac.com/Internationalnews/British_Airways_talks_with_Brussels_Airlines_could_lead_to_Branson_selling_stake_to_rival/</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2008 21:52:25 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[British Airways is in takeover talks with Brussels Airlines in a move that could lead to Sir Richard Branson, who owns 30 per cent of the Belgian national carrier, selling out to his fiercest rival.Lufthansa, the German flag carrier, has made an offer for Brussels, and BA is considering whether to table its own formal bid.<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Officials find 17 new cases of airlines missing safety bar]]></title>
<link>http://www.talkingtarmac.com/Internationalnews/Officials_find_17_new_cases_of_airlines_missing_safety_bar/</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2008 21:51:06 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON - Federal aviation regulators discovered 17 new cases of airlines failing to comply with critical safety mandates in a review prompted by revelations this year of widespread maintenance violations, officials said Friday.The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is reviewing whether to take enforcement action in the cases, which involve 11 unnamed carriers, said the agency's acting Administrator Robert Sturgell.<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Airport Holding Disaster Drill Today]]></title>
<link>http://www.talkingtarmac.com/Internationalnews/Cincinnati_Airport_Holding_Disaster_Drill_Today/</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2008 21:49:43 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[This morning, the Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky International Airport is preparing for the worst possible scenario by holding a full scale disaster drill involving hundreds of people.Two DHL aircrafts are being used in the scenerio, which began around 8 this morning. Approximately 120 &quot;passengers&quot; were put into full makeup and staged in various places around the aircraft.<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Flight Management Announces First Agency Agreement]]></title>
<link>http://www.talkingtarmac.com/Internationalnews/Flight_Management_Announces_First_Agency_Agreement/</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2008 21:47:58 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Flight Management International, Inc., a premier provider of public charter and transportation services, announced today signing of an agreement to act as agent for Aviation Charters, an independent carrier based in northern New Jersey.This agreement, the first of a series in negotiation, begins the initial phase of the Company's plan to implement its aggressive 12-month growth program.<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[New Alitalia will have 150-aircraft fleet]]></title>
<link>http://www.talkingtarmac.com/Internationalnews/New_Alitalia_will_have_150-aircraft_fleet/</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2008 23:12:03 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Plans to revamp Italian national carrier Alitalia will reportedly see the airline predominantly focus on short- and medium-haul routes and operate with a fleet cut by more than a third on the combined current Alitalia and Air One fleet.Details of the proposals for reviving the cash-strapped carrier's fortunes are expected to be disclosed today following yesterday's meeting of the Italian cabinet, ahead of a key Alitalia board meeting.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Korean Air Carriers Safest in the World, Audit Finds]]></title>
<link>http://www.talkingtarmac.com/Internationalnews/Korean_Air_Carriers_Safest_in_the_World_Audit_Finds/</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2008 23:10:23 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Korea has received top marks for aviation safety seven years after it was branded a loser in the category.The Ministry of Land, Transport and Maritime Affairs on Tuesday said in the Universal Safety Oversight Audit Program conducted by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), a UN agency, for 190 member states, Korea tops the list of 108 countries that have so far undergone the audit.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Voyant Aviation Broadband to Showcase Ultra-High-Bandwidth In-Flight Broadband Solutions at WAEA]]></title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2008 23:07:59 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Voyant Aviation Broadband, a provider of in-flight broadband connectivity solutions to the commercial airline industry and a division of Voyant International Corporation, will be featuring its in-flight broadband solution at next week's World Airline Entertainment Association Conference and Exhibition. This event, which will be held September 8 - 11 in Long Beach, Calif., is the premier conference and exhibition event for the commercial in-flight entertainment (IFE) and connectivity industry, attracting airlines and industry professional from around the globe.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Orlando Sanford International Airport gets $ 9.2 million for expansion]]></title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2008 23:03:28 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[U.S. Rep. John Mica, R-Fla., has announced that Orlando Sanford International Airport will receive more than $9.2 million in federal grant funding for runway improvement and expansion projects.About $8.2 million of the grant money will be used to rehabilitate the surface of the airport's main runway, while $1 million will be used for land purchases associated with the expansion of another runway.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Clark County Not Shelving Airport Expansion Plan]]></title>
<link>http://www.talkingtarmac.com/Internationalnews/Clark_County_Not_Shelving_Airport_Expansion_Plan-1/</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2008 23:01:14 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Clark County proceeded with a $1.8 billion airport plan to expand McCarran International Airport despite pleas from airline officials that there won't be enough passengers to justify the cost.In a letter to leaders of McCarran International Airport, airline officials told commissioners the state of their industry is so shaky that every airport upgrade that can't be justified by current need should be canceled or delayed.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[United likely to cancel 42 outstanding A320 orders]]></title>
<link>http://www.talkingtarmac.com/Internationalnews/United_likely_to_cancel_42_outstanding_A320_orders/</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2008 23:04:55 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[United Airlines is likely to cancel the remaining 42 Airbus A319/A320s it has on order, a decision which will cost the carrier more than $90 million in lost aircraft deposits.The airline, which holds orders for 23 A319s and 19 A320s powered by International Aero Engines V2500s, disclosed in a 10-Q financial filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission that it was likely to drop the aircraft.<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[API Shanghai Offers Simple, One-Stop Support for Aircraft Operating Into China During the Olympics]]></title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2008 23:03:44 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Aerospace Products International (Shanghai) Ltd. and Aerospace Products International, Inc. (&quot;API&quot;), both wholly-owned subsidiaries of First Aviation Services Inc. (PINKSHEETS: FAVS), announce 24-hour aircraft on ground (AOG) support services for all aircraft customers operating into and within China. API Shanghai's support has already proven helpful to numerous aircraft in advance of the 2008 Summer Olympics. Customers operating into and within China should contact API's Shanghai, China facility for spare parts and other materials required to keep their planes operational.<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Global Aviation Inc. expands services]]></title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2008 23:02:16 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Global Aviation Inc. of Hillsboro on Thursday announced it has become a designated service provider of Bombardier aircraft.The move allows the aviation services company -- based at Portland-Hillsboro Airport -- to expand the range of aircraft that it can service.<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[JetBlue's new terminal a tribute to modern aviation]]></title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2008 23:00:57 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[JetBlue Airways Corp. is close to finishing the four-year, $743 million project to build a new home in New York. The terminal pays tribute to 20th century aviation at Kennedy International Airport in New York.The new terminal features a 20-lane security checkpoint, the largest such screening area in North America, said Tom Kennedy, project director, in an interview with the Associated Press.<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Pilots, Controllers Respond When Storms Jostle Routes]]></title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2008 23:00:03 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[TAMPA - On a recent stormy Friday, a 30-mile band of severe weather centered over Gainesville blocked a major commercial airline corridor from the Northeast and Midwest into Tampa International Airport.Pilots changed flight plans over southeast Georgia to join a conga line of airliners along the Gulf Coast. That added extra minutes to inbound flights but kept air traffic flowing into TIA and other major Florida airports.<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Bahrain plans to host  international air show]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2008 23:18:37 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Bahrain will host international air show in 2010. An agreement to this effect was signed on Sunday by Civil Aviation Under-Secretary Capt Abdulrah-man Al Gaoud and Farnborough International Airshow managing director Trevor Sidebottom.The show is expected to attract major international companies, specialised in military and civil aviation and support services, said a BNA statement. Around 40,000 visitors from all over the world are expected to visit the show.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Few get to airport by bus, train]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2008 23:17:03 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON - The USA may have the world's largest airport network, but it lags far behind Europe and Asia in getting passengers to and from airports on public transit, a new report shows.At many of the USA's largest airports, more than 90% of passengers arrive or leave in taxis or private cars, according to a report by the Transportation Research Board, a government-funded research group. In Europe and Asia, some airports see two-thirds of passengers using trains, buses or shared vans.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[IATA calls for urgent action to combat aviation crisis]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2008 23:15:12 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[The International Air Transport Association (IATA) international traffic data for June shows a continued slowing of demand growth for air transport. Cargo contracted by 0.8 per cent compared to June 2007.Passenger demand growth fell to 3.8 per cent, the lowest level since 2003. Passenger load factors dropped to 77.6 per cent, 1.2 percentage points below the 78.8 per cent recorded for June 2007.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Petters Aviation Acquires Charter First]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2008 23:13:33 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Petters Aviation today announced that it has acquired Southwest Aviation, Inc. (d/b/a Charter First and operated by Midwest Aviation), a private air charter carrier based in Marshall, Minn. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.Charter First was formed in 1962 and is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Certified Air Carrier operating a diverse fleet of jet and turboprop aircraft.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[AirVenture 2008 comes to a close]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2008 23:11:27 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[The Richmond, Va., area resident arrived one week ago at his first AirVenture as &quot;an empty sponge here to suck up information&quot; as he prepared to build his Falconer F-11 aircraft from scratch.With no pilot license and no airplane - yet - he attended easily a dozen workshops and forums about how to build wooden wing ribs, engine conversion and other topics to help get him started, not to mention the thousands of aviation fanatics available who were more than happy to talk a little shop.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Adam Aircraft's new owners to resume production of A700 jet - Denver Business Journal:]]></title>
<link>http://www.talkingtarmac.com/Internationalnews/Adam_Aircrafts_new_owners_to_resume_production_of_A700_jet_-_Denver_Business_Journal/</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2008 22:10:55 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[The new owners of Adam Aircraft - AAI Acquisition Inc. - announced Thursday that the production of the A700 carbon composite jet soon will resume under a new leader.Jack Braly, the new CEO and president of AAI Acquisition, said the company's reorganization plan is complete, and the Federal Aviation Administration will resume the certification process of the A700 very light jet.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Aviation Experts condemns poor Airport infrastructure in Africa]]></title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2008 22:08:49 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[President of the Airport Conference International Africa, Mr George Muhoho has called for the overall  development of the aviation industry following  poor safety and security records  which have contributed in forcing the industry in the region behind that of other continents in the world.Muhoho, identified this as the major problem facing air transport in Africa. Addressing participants at the 18th ACI Africa Annual Assembly Regional Conference and Exhibition in Accra, Ghana yesterday, Muhoho said that that state governments, airport managers and airline operators should come together to tackle this major challenge, so that passenger growth could be equally be matched with improved airport development in the continent.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Cheapflights.com's Guide for Airports offering fun activities for Kids]]></title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2008 22:06:25 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Cheapflights.com has compiled the 'Kids' Airport Diversion Guide,'' listing play areas and onsite aviation museums to keep your children occupied until boarding time. To find the complete list, go to www.Cheapflights.com and scroll down the righthand side to the section titled '2008 Kids' Airport Diversion Guide,'' then click on the link. Here are some highlights.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[OSHKOSH 2008 : Rolls Royce announces a new RR500 turboprop engline]]></title>
<link>http://www.talkingtarmac.com/Internationalnews/OSHKOSH_2008__Rolls_Royce_announces_a_new_RR500_turboprop_engline/</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2008 22:02:38 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[The new RR500 is certainly big news here at AirVenture as the sometimes understated - but hugely economical - turboprop continues its Lazarus-like resurgence in the wake of astronomical oil prices.When R-R announced at 2007's HAI convention that it was to launch a brand-new engine - the RR300 - to power the new Robinson R66 5-seat helicopter, the company was soon under pressure to introduce a turboprop version.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Aircraft repair company finds niche in global Cessna Caravan service | NewsOK.com]]></title>
<link>http://www.talkingtarmac.com/Internationalnews/Aircraft_repair_company_finds_niche_in_global_Cessna_Caravan_service__NewsOK-com/</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2008 22:00:49 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[When a Cessna Caravan crashes in a South American jungle or smashes its landing gear in Africa, chances are it'll be sent to Enid for repairs.Aircraft Structures International Corp. operates out of Hangar 31 at Enid Woodring Regional Airport, just west of town. The company has carved out a niche as an international leader in rebuilding Cessna Caravan aircraft, a single-engine turbo prop plane.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Airbus A380 : World's first aircraft onboard showers unveiled]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2008 23:34:58 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Emirates, which took delivery of the massive aircraft in Hamburg, has decided to offer its premium customers the chance to refresh themselves.Such luxury is reserved for the 14 people in the first class cabin, who will have access to the two showers during the trip.<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Virgin Galactic shows off passenger spaceship]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2008 23:32:53 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[The space tourism race marked a milestone Monday as British mogul Sir Richard Branson and American aerospace designer Burt Rutan waved to a crowd from inside the cabin of an exotic jet that will carry a passenger spaceship to launch altitude.The photo-op was the public unveiling of the White Knight Two mothership before a crowd of engineers, dignitaries and space enthusiasts at the Mojave Air &amp; Space Port in the high desert north of Los Angeles.<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[AAAE Delivers Training To Asia-Pacific Region Through Agreement With The Guam International Airport Authority]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2008 23:31:49 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[The American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) and the Guam International Airport Authority (GIAA) have successfully completed the first of three training courses planned for 2008 at the Guam International Airport.The Basic Airport Safety and Operations Specialist School was held July 14-16, 2008 at the training facility provided by the Guam International Airport in Tamuning, Guam.<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Ben-Gurion International Airport in Israel lacks Safety Measures]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2008 23:29:19 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Amos Lapidot clashed bitterly on Monday with Transportation Minister Shaul Mofaz over safety standards at Ben-Gurion International Airport.The minister accused Lapidot, head of the Public Committee to Examine Civil Aviation Safety, of &quot;sowing panic among the public.&quot; Lapidot countered that the situation was dire, that Israel was failing to meet international aviation safety standards, and that vital improvements to airport security and efficiency needed to be carried out immediately.<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Virgin Charter launches GDS Solution for Private Aviation]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2008 23:24:59 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES, Jul 28, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- From the NBTA International Convention &amp; Exposition, Virgin Charter ( www.virgincharter.com), a full service online booking tool that makes it easier than ever to charter flights on private jets, today announces the first ever GDS solution for private jet charter.&quot;We are launching our GDS solution to meet the unprecedented increase in demand for private charter flights as more businesses embrace private air travel as a productivity tool,&quot; said Scott Duffy, founder and CEO, Virgin Charter.<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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