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Shannon Customs Pre-Clearance Opens Slowly Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:03:49 EST
U.S. Customs pre-clearance procedures are in effect but restricted hours may be limiting the traffic

Aviation Partners To Test Spiroids Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:29:06 EST
Tests, aimed at reducing noise and carbon emissions, will be conducted on Dassault Falcon 50 this summer

Thayer Aerospace Founder Vies For Congress Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:15:48 EST
Thayer Aerospace founder Mike Pompeo wins CEO endorsements in bid for seat being vacated by Rep. Tiahrt (R-Kans.)

Study Boosts Case For Medevac Helicopters Tue, 02 Mar 2010 18:47:30 EST
About 135 million Americans live more than one hour's drive from primary stroke centers

U.S. Tail-Number Ruling Shakes BizAv Industry Wed, 03 Mar 2010 11:08:33 EST
Decision makes previously confidential tail numbers available through Freedom of Information Act requests

Commercial Aviation Channel

A320 Reengining All But Certain Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:24:55 EST
One issue being looked at is whether to use the reengining opportunity to introduce other changes

FAA Scales Back Recovery Predictions Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:24:52 EST
FAA revised its forecast to reflect slower demand recovery than previously expected

Delta Joins JetBlue On JFK Tarmac Waiver Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:03:52 EST
Delta is joining JetBlue in asking the U.S. DOT to waive the three-hour tarmac delay rule at New York Kennedy

Obama Nominates Robert A. Harding For TSA Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:47:13 EST
U.S. Army Major Gen. Robert A. Harding (ret.), is an intelligence specialist with more than 30 years experience

First Allegiant Boeing Order Is For 757s Sun, 07 Mar 2010 09:23:21 EST
Las Vegas-based carrier's fleet currently consists of MD-80s it paid for in cash

Defense Channel

UAV Could Be Battlefield Ambulance Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:49:29 EST
AirMule UAV from Israeli company Urban Aeronautics is a candidate for battlefield duties, especially medical evacuation

No Solo KC-X Bid for EADS Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:12:16 EST
CEO Gallois ruled out a solo bid after Northrup pulled out; also rejected the notion of partnering with someone else.

Northrop Grumman Officially Out of KC-X Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:58:19 EST
Company chief Wes Bush says Pentagon's revised source-selection methodology favors Boeing's smaller 767 tanker

Boeing Confirms USAF Refueler Candidate Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:14:28 EST
Airframe will be based on a 767, but Boeing declines to say which variant. Artist’s concept points to 767-200.

U.S. Army Struggles With Radio Fielding Plan Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:29:07 EST
Army is stuck in a too-familiar battle between cost and benefit as it prepares for new JTRS

MRO Channel

MRO Strategies to Synchronize Uncertainties Sat, 27 Feb 2010 06:07:54 EST
Reel in non-routines and meticulously meter workflow.

Diversity Helps Big Asian MROs Sat, 27 Feb 2010 06:07:56 EST
The recession is not stopping Asia's big maintenance, repair and overhaul businesses from expanding.

BA Introduces Aircraft Health Monitoring System Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:01:47 EST
The airline aims to use the information to reduce delays and improve maintenance turnaround times.

Delta TechOps Adds To Sun Country MRO Mon, 01 Mar 2010 23:03:47 EST
Two new contracts extend inventory services, add APU maintenance.

Nacelle Services JV Opens In Dubai Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:13:30 EST
The Aircell and Air France Industries-KLM Engineering joint venture is the first of its kind in Middle East.