WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Transportation today denied the requests of five airlines for a temporary exemption from the new rule limiting tarmac delays.

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KANSAS CITY – The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed a $330,000 civil penalty against North-Aire Aviation, LLC, of Prescott Valley, Arizona, for failing to comply with its FAA pilot school regulations and falsifying records.

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EVERETT, Wash. – The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration granted Boeing expanded type inspection authorization today, clearing the way for its personnel to fully participate in future test flights and for the collection of required flight-test data.

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This real-time graphic, provided by Sabre Flight Explorer, shows the impact that the volcanic ash plume is having on flight routes. The graphic was taken at Monday at 19:00 UTC.

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PALMDALE, Calif. – The second Boeing 747-8 Freighter, RC521, landed in Palmdale, Calif., today, marking the beginning of a planned transition of 747-8 Freighter testing to Southern California.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation and Lockheed Martin today announced the signing of a teaming agreement to compete jointly for the U.S. Navy’s revived VXX Presidential Helicopter program.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Federal Aviation Administration supports the decision by the European Commission to resume air traffic in parts of continental Europe. Safety is the main priority for both U.S. and European aviation authorities.

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SEATTLE, WA – Boeing yesterday delivered to Garuda Indonesia its 75th airplane, a Next-Generation 737-800 with Blended Winglets.

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DALLAS, TX – Southwest Airlines has notified WestJet of its intent to terminate the agreement to offer connecting service between the United States and Canada with WestJet.

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PIQUA, Ohio – Hartzell Propeller Inc. has received FAA approval for a Supplemental Type Certificate that covers new 3-bladed propellers installed on Cessna’s pressurized P210N (1978-84) and turbocharged T210F-N

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