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Pratt Says A320neo Engine Problems Solved By April
Any problems with the Airbus A320neo's engines should be solved in the coming weeks, engine maker Pratt & Whitney's President Robert Leduc said. "By April, most of that will be solved," Leduc said at the official delivery of the first A320neo.
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Airlines

Air Canada dispatchers ratify new labor agreement
Air Canada dispatchers, represented by the Canadian Airline Dispatchers Association (CALDA), have ratified a new 12-year collective agreement. Air Canada's flight dispatchers are based at the airline’s operations center near Toronto Pearson International Airport and assist flight crew in the preparation for flight departures and arrivals.
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Alaska Airlines signs new ad agency, designer for new uniforms
As part of its new brand refresh and marketing campaign, Alaska Airlines has chosen a new advertising agency of record, its first agency change in 20 years. Alaska selected Mekanism, an agency based in New York and San Francisco, ending its relationship with Seattle-based WONGDOODY, a spokeswoman for the carrier said. Mekanism’s clients include Starbucks, Amazon and Nordstrom Rack. Mekanism is opening a Seattle office.
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American Airlines to deploy E-175s for Texas airport
American Airlines plans to fly new regional aircraft to and from Corpus Christi International Airport in Texas. The E-175 aircraft offer 76 seats and more overhead-bin space. "Most seats fly out of here full, and for the airline that's a very positive sign," said Kim Hunt, marketing director for the airport.
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Lufthansa takes second A320neo
Lufthansa has taken delivery of its second Airbus A320neo in Hamburg. Its first A320neo, which was delivered Jan. 20 with Pratt & Whitney’s PW1100G engines, will keep operating on domestic routes within Germany until its engine issues are resolved, according to Lufthansa chairman and CEO Carsten Spohr. The first A320neo delivery in January followed a delay from the re-engined narrowbody’s planned end-of-2015 delivery schedule. The engine was certified in November, but in December Qatar Airways stepped back as the planned first operator due to the engine restrictions.
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PAL Nearing Deal To Acquire Airbus A350s
Philippine Airlines is reported to be close to announcing a deal to secure about half a dozen Airbus A350s to serve US and European long-haul flights. The deal for Airbus A350-900s, likely to be announced at this week's Singapore Airshow, would be valued at about USD$1.8 billion at list prices.
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PSA Airlines receives 100th Bombardier CRJ operated by American
PSA Airlines has taken delivery of a Bombardier CRJ900, which will be operated for American Airlines under the American Eagle brand. This is the 100th aircraft—which is one of 24 CRJ900 regional jets ordered by American Airlines in December 2014—will be operated under the American Eagle regional brand. PSA Airlines’ fleet is entirely comprised of CRJ200, CRJ700 and CRJ900 aircraft.
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Airports

Malaysia Airports Holdings sees 3.2% growth in January
Passenger traffic across airports owned by Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB) saw a 3.2% increase to 6.85 million passengers in January 2016, compared to 6.64 million seen in the year-ago period. The airport operator said the increase was mainly due to growth in Chinese New Year travel, further boosted by new airline operations that have come on stream over the past 12 months.
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Military

KC-46 demonstrates probe-and-drogue refuelling of F/A-18
Boeing and the US Air Force have completed the first KC-46A Pegasus refuelling of a combat jet using the next-generation tanker's wing-mounted hose-and-drogue system. The milestone was achieved on 10 February when the KC-46 transferred fuel to a US Navy F/A-18 at 20,000ft, says Boeing.
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Belgian F-16 replacement process to start by mid-year
A request for proposals (RFP) to launch off Belgium’s search to replace its 59-strong Lockheed Martin F-16A/B fleet is expected “this summer”, with the schedule to allow for a new fighter to be in service by 2025, a source close to the program has revealed. Two years ago, Brussels issued a study request to help shape what it would require from a fighter replacement, and defense minister Steven Vandeput announced in late December that through a strategic plan currently being approved, 34 new fighters would be acquired.
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Map reading was not required. There were no maps. I got from place to place with the help of three things. One was the seat of my pants. If it left that of the plane, when the visibility was at a minimum, I was in trouble and could even be upside down. Another was the ability to recognize every town, river, railroad, farm, and, yes, outhouse along the route. The third? I had a few drops of homing pigeon in my veins.

— Ken McGregor, Early U.S. Air Mail pilot

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