SAVANNAH, Ga. — The Gulfstream G650 flew at its proposed Mmo of 0.925 for the first time on Sunday, May 2.

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NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. – Boeing announced today that it has chosen South Carolina as the location for fabrication and assembly of airplane interior parts to supply the 787 Dreamliner final assembly and delivery site currently under construction in North Charleston, S.C.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The NTSB has launched an investigation into the near collision of a Southwest Airlines jetliner and a news helicopter over a runway at Houston’s Hobby Airport last week.

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HOUSTON and CHICAGO – Continental and United today announced a definitive merger agreement, creating the world’s leading airline with superior service to customers, expanded access to an unparalleled global network serving 370 destinations around the world, enhanced long-term career prospects for employees, and a platform for improved profitability and sustainable long-term value for shareholders.

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PRINCE GEORGE, BC – An Air Canada Jazz flight landed safely at the Prince George Airport today after declaring an emergency.

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TORONTO, ON – Bombardier Aerospace announced today that Jazz Air LP of Halifax, Nova Scotia has signed a firm purchase agreement to acquire 15 Bombardier Q400 NextGen turboprop airliners and has taken options on an additional 15 Q400 NextGen aircraft.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Boeing and Angola’s TAAG Linhas Aereas de Angola (Angola Airlines) today announced the airline ordered two 777-300ERs in a deal that also includes purchase rights for two additional 777-300ER jetliners.

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RICHMOND, BC – After 13 years, Graham Clarke is stepping down as Chair of Vancouver Airport Authority effective June 10, 2010. Clarke, who has been a member of the Board of Directors since YVR became Canada’s first community-based airport authority in 1992

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed a $348,000 civil penalty against Chautauqua Airlines for allegedly operating some of its regional jets without performing inspections required by five different FAA airworthiness directives.

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GLENDALE, Arizona – Arizona Flight Training Center, in conjunction with the Glendale Municipal Airport, is hosting an open house at the main terminal building, on Saturday, May 1st, 2010, from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM.

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