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Boeing launches re-engined 737 Max; first delivery slated for 2017
Boeing's board of directors formally approved the launch of the re-engined 737, which the company said will burn 4% less fuel than the re-engined Airbus A320neo.
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Turkish posts $126.4 million second quarter loss
Turkish Airlines reported a TRY220.6 million ($126.4 million) consolidated net loss for the second quarter, increasing its first-half loss to TRY543.6 million.
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Analyst upgrades AMR from "sell" to "neutral"
James Higgins, an analyst at Ticonderoga Securities, has lifted his outlook on American Airlines' parent, AMR, from "sell" to "neutral." Higgins praised AMR's decision to buy 460 Boeing 737 planes, which will build a more fuel-efficient fleet with lower maintenance costs. "In our view, there are far better opportunities in this beaten-down group, but with ample cash and a scant $1.1 billion in equity market value representing only 6% of adjusted enterprise value, we believe the reward/risk outlook for the shares is close to even," said Higgins.
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Frontier and flight attendants come to terms on contract
Frontier Airlines flight attendants, who are represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, have approved a contract that runs through 2016. Frontier's parent company, Republic Airways Holdings, says the contract will save the company an estimated $16 million over four years.
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Airlines send planes into hiding when a storm is about to hit
When a severe storm is about to hit an airport, airlines send their planes to other airports in an effort to keep aircraft from being damaged. After the storm passes, the airlines must get the jets back on their regular path. JetBlue was particularly transparent about its recent emergency procedures. The carrier showed photos of a deserted Terminal 5 at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport, and explained that it had sent planes to airports in Florida and elsewhere for safekeeping.
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American introduces "turndown service" for some passengers
American Airlines is pampering some of its first-class passengers with its new "turndown service," which includes quilted bed toppers, pajamas, slippers and high-end toiletries. The new service is offered on selected flights between the U.S. and London's Heathrow airport and soon will be expanded to other international destinations. "The airline industry is extremely competitive, and carriers often look to differentiate themselves through their onboard product and services on both domestic and international routes," said Steve Lott, spokesman for the Air Transport Association.
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Other News

US FAA proposed a $298,500 civil penalty against Capital Cargo International Airlines (CCIA) for allegedly operating eight Boeing 727-200 freighters in 2008 and 2009 "when the aircraft were not in compliance with federal aviation regulations," the agency stated. CCIA is an Orlando, Fla.-based ACMI operator that offers airport-to-airport cargo services aboard a fleet of 13 727-200Fs and two 757-200Fs. FAA alleged that CCIA "permitted an unqualified mechanic to perform certain aircraft inspections and to sign airworthiness releases on the company's aircraft." The mechanic "had not completed a required general familiarization course for the [727] and did not have prior training or experience equivalent to that course," according to the agency.

Oxford Aviation Academy (OAA) has forged a five-year training agreement with Olympic Air to provide Bombardier Q400 training solutions and simulator facilities at OAA’s training center at Arlanda Airport in Stockholm. The agreement also includes options for Dash 8-100 training, which will be offered and made available in late 2011 through OAA’s Norwegian training facility based in Oslo.

Alaska Airlines will increase Oakland service to Kona (thrice-weekly) and Lihue (four-times-weekly) as well as San Jose service to Kona (four-times-weekly) and Lihue (thrice-weekly) to daily service March 12, 2012.

Frontier Airlines reached an agreement with Apple Vacations to begin to provide charter flights from the US to international destinations Dec. 15, including Cancun, Mexico; Huatulco, Mexico; Liberia, Costa Rica; Montego Bay, Jamaica; and Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, using Airbus A319 and A320 aircraft.

Aeromexico will increase twice-weekly Brownsville-Monterrey service to thrice-weekly Sept. 21.

Flybe following its acquisition of Finnish Commuter Airlines, announced an expanded network with 24 additional routes including Helsinki service to Mariehamn (twice-daily), Tartu (six-times-weekly), Trondheim (four-times-weekly), Umea (four-times-weekly), and thrice-daily Tampere-Tallinn Oct. 30. On Nov. 14 it will launch service to TLL from Turku (twice-daily), Vaasa (six-times-weekly), Oulu (six-times-weekly) and thrice-daily TLL-Stockholm Bromma.

Cathay Pacific will increase 17-times-weekly Los Angeles-Hong Kong service to thrice-daily March 2.

Iberia has increased five-times-weekly A319 Madrid-Malabo service to six-times-weekly.

Aeroflot took delivery of its second Sukhoi Superjet 100 and implemented the aircraft on its Moscow Sheremetyevo-St. Petersburg service.

RwandAir took delivery of a 737-800 with the new Boeing Sky Interior to, making it the first African carrier to own and operate this version. The delivery is the first direct-purchase 737 in RwandAir's fleet. The Kigali-based carrier’s fleet includes also two Boeing 737-500s, two Bombardier CRJ200s and a Dash 8-200.



AVIATION QUOTE

The quality of the box matters little. Success depends upon the man who sits in it.

— Baron Manfred von Richthofen, AKA The Red Baron.



ON THIS DATE

August 31st

---In 1956...First flight of the Boeing KC-135A Strato Tanker.

---In 1956...The Avro Vulcan enters operational service with No. 83 Squadron RAF.

--- In 1958... First flight of the North American A-5 Vigilante.

---In 1965…The Aero Spacelines B-377-SG/SGT Super Guppy makes its maiden flight.

---In 1966…First flight of the Hawker Siddeley Harrier.

---In 1968…Rolls-Royce powers up their new RB211 jet engine for the first time. Designed to power the Lockheed L-1011, future versions would be offered for the Boeing 747 and 757, the Tupolev Tu-204-120 and for re-enginging of the B-52H Stratofortress bomber.

---In 1969…Former heavyweight boxing champion Rocky Marciano is killed when the Cessna 172 he is on hits a tree two miles short of Newton Municipal Airport in Iowa while attempting to land during bad weather, also killing the pilot and another passenger. The crash is blamed on the pilot’s inexperience in Instrument Meteorological Conditions and night flying.

---In 1977…A Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-25 reaches a record altitude of 123,523.62 ft. (23.39 miles) over Podmoskovnoye, USSR.

---In 1986…Aeromexico Flight 498, a Douglas DC-9, while on approach to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) collides with a Piper PA-28-181 Archer over Cerritos, California. Both planes plummet to the earth, killing all 64 people on the DC-9, all three people on the Piper and 15 people on the ground.

---In 1988…Delta 1141, Crashed after takeoff bound for Salt Lake City, Utah. Officials believe the crash was contributed to by improper configuration of the flaps and leading edge slats.

---In 1998…North Korea launches its first satellite, Kwangmyŏngsŏng.

---In 1999…LAPA Flight 3142, a Boeing 737-200, crashes on takeoff from Buenos Aires, killing 65 and injuring 34. The crash is blamed on the crew not properly extending flaps for departure.

---In 2003…Kam Air (Afghanistan) is founded.




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EDITOR’S CHOICE





HUMOR

Naval Service Rules For Gunfighting
• Bring a gun. Preferably, bring at least two guns. Bring all of your friends who have guns.
• Anything worth shooting is worth shooting twice. Ammo is cheap. Life is expensive.
• Only hits count. A close miss is still a miss.
• If your shooting stance is good, you're probably not moving fast enough nor using cover correctly.
• Move away from your attacker. Distance is your friend. (Lateral and diagonal movements are preferred.)
• If you can choose what to bring to a gunfight, bring a long gun and a friend with a long gun.
• In ten years nobody will remember the details of caliber, stance, or tactics.
• They will only remember who lived.
• If you are not shooting, you should be communicating, reloading, and running.
• Accuracy is relative: most combat shooting standards will be more dependent on "pucker factor" than the inherent accuracy of the gun.
• Use a gun that works EVERY TIME.
• Someday someone may kill you with your own gun, but they should have to beat you to death with it because it is empty.
• Always cheat = always win. The only unfair fight is the one you lose.
• Have a plan.
• Have a back-up plan, because the first one won't work.
• Use cover and concealment as much as possible.
• Flank your adversary when possible. Protect yours.
• Don't drop your guard.
• Always tactically reload and threat scan 360 degrees.
• Watch their hands. Hands kill. (In God we trust. Everyone else, keep your hands where I can see them).
• Decide to be AGGRESSIVE enough, QUICKLY enough.
• The faster you finish the fight, the less shot up you will get.
• Be polite. Be professional. But, have a plan to kill everyone you meet.
• Be courteous to everyone, friendly to no one.
• Do not attend a gunfight with a handgun, the caliber of which does not start with a "4".

Navy Rules for Gun Fighting
• Go to Sea
• Send the Marines
• Drink Coffee



TRIVIA

Aircraft ID

1. This was a one-engined fighter used by the USAAC and designed by North American. It had six machine guns and also a long range.
P-47
P-38L
P-51D
F6F

2. Single engined US Navy fighter designed by Vought. It was characterised by an inverted gull wing.
AD-1
F4F
F4U
F6F

3. This is a four engined German "heavy bomber" built to the requirement of a heavy bomber and dive bomber.
Ju-88
He-111
Do-17
He-177

4. This twin-engined British night fighter saw service as a anti-shipping and ground attack aircraft. Known to the Japanese as "whispering death".
Beaufort
Mosquito
Blenheim
Beaufighter

5. A Japanese single-engine dive bomber with fixed landing gears. It became well known for its role in the attack on Pearl Harbor. Designed by Aichi.
A6M
D3A
D4Y
B5A1

6. I'm thinking of an American single-engine dive bomber that was built to replace the Dauntless. Which of these was it?
TBU
TBM
SB2C
TB2D

7. This Soviet twin-engined bomber was designed in prison! It was extremely versatile. After the war it earned the NATO reporting name of "Buck" .
Pe-2
Tu-2
Il-4
SB

8. This Italian single-engine fighter that gained fame for its attack on the HMS Victorious.
Re. 2001
MC.202
Re.2005
G.55

9. This is a twin-engined German recon aircraft with a twin-boom design. It saw a lot of suscess over the Russian front.
He-219
Bv-141
Fw-189
Hs-130

10. A twin engined British medium bomber with very cramped accomodation.
Hampden
Heyford
Manchester
Beaufort

1. P-51D
2. F4U
3. He-177
4. Mosquito
5. D3A
6. SB2C
7. Il-4
8. ??
9. ??
10. ??