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EU ETS poses a threat to the ‘journey’ of sustainable aviation
A "poster child" for sustainable development, the aviation industry is continually progressing toward sustainability, Airlines for America (A4A) VP-Environmental Affairs Nancy Young told attendees at ATW's 5th Annual Eco-Aviation Conference in Washington DC on Thursday—but she noted it is a journey that could be hindered by the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS).
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Russia’s Transaero orders six SSJ100s

Russian Transaero Airlines (UN) has signed a firm order with Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Co. (SCAC) for six Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft with 10 options. The deal is valued at $212.4 million at list prices, and could reach $566.4 million if options are converted into firm orders. Deliveries are scheduled to start in 2015 and continue through 2017.
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Charges Increase As Airlines Eye Extra Revenue
Major airlines struggling to maintain profits in the face of stiff competition and rising fuel bills are increasingly looking at sales of non-ticket extras as a way to boost earnings without harming their reputations or alienating customers.
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Air Canada Pension Moratorium May Be Extended

The Canadian government will look at the possibility of extending a moratorium it has granted to Air Canada on payments to erase its pension fund deficit, the government and the airline said.
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TAM, LAN Set Price For Share Swap Auction

Brazilian airline TAM, which on Friday will offer minority shareholders the option to swap preferred shares of the company for those of Chilean airline LAN has set the price for the transaction.
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ILFC Head Demoted For Improper Relationship
Bailed-out insurer AIG on Thursday said the head of its aircraft leasing unit admitted to having an inappropriate relationship with an employee, and the company demoted him and cut his salary as a result.
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Jet2 reports 10% slump in profits at airline division

UK regional carrier Jet2 has posted a 10% decline in annual profits to £21.7 million ($34.1 million) for the full year to 31 March, blaming higher fuel costs for undermining steady growth in the airline's capacity and load factor. Turnover at the Leeds Bradford airport-based carrier increased by 18% to £416 million, reflecting a 27% growth in scheduled passenger numbers to 4.3 million.
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Turkish Airlines nearing A380 or 747-8 deal
Turkish Airlines' is pressing forward with plans to order up to 15 high-capacity aircraft, focusing on the Airbus A380 and Boeing 747-8. The airline had originally indicated in 2010 that it would look for around five or six large jets for its fleet development.
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Crashed Indonesian F27 was practicing touch-and-go landings
The Indonesian air force Fokker F27 that crashed into a residential area near Jakarta's Halim airport on 21 June had been practicing touch-and-go landings. An Indonesian air force spokesman confirmed that the aircraft was on a routine training flight when the disaster occurred. He said the crash resulted in 11 fatalities - seven military personnel aboard the aircraft and four civilians on the ground. The seven on the aircraft comprised three pilots and four technicians. The four civilians included two adults and two young children - all from the family of an air force major.
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Column: US Airways CEO is "risk-taker" with appeal

Columnist Mitchell Schnurman says Doug Parker, the CEO of US Airways, is continuing on his quest for a merger with American Airlines. "With Parker and US Airways, you can't rule out anything, and that's part of their appeal. These are the upstarts who have changed the conversation, the risk-takers who want to change the game," writes Schnurman.
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AMR will terminate leases on planes so it can buy them

On Wednesday, a judge ruled that AMR Corp. can terminate its leases on nine planes in order to buy them. While the original lender, HNB Investment Corp., initially objected to the termination, it eventually dropped its complaints and reached an agreement with AMR. The move comes as AMR attempts to reduce costs after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. AMR says it also plans to pursue a similar transaction with 10 additional planes in its fleet.
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CLEAR will launch biometric screening at Dallas airport
CLEAR will launch biometric screening at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport next week. The company said participating travelers will "confirm their identity with the touch of a finger." The screening should take five minutes or less, according to CLEAR, which charges $179 per year to travelers who participate in its pre-screening program.
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Las Vegas airport will open $2.4B terminal next week
McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas will unveil a new terminal next week. The $2.4 billion Terminal 3 features kiosks for self-tagging baggage and other upgrades. The terminal's gates will eventually be used by 16 international carriers and seven domestic carriers.
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L.A. City Council OKs funds for improving baggage-screening system
The Los Angeles City Council has agreed to spend an additional $23 million on improving a baggage-screening system at Los Angeles International Airport. The council awarded the contract to Fentress Architects. The system processes 1,500 to 1,800 bags per hour; it was installed two years ago with the goal of processing 3,240 bags per hour.
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Air France (AF) has called for a 20% cut in costs and a reduction of more than 5,100 jobs by December 2013 as part of its Transform 2015 strategic plan to restore profitability. AF said it hoped the job reductions could be achieved without compulsory redundancies, but the option remains open if staff do not agree to voluntary measures, including incentives for early retirement or voluntary redundancy, moves to part-time work, or job-shares. The aim is to reduce headcount to 49,301 in a two-year period that began in December 2011. Attrition during the period is estimated at 1,712 personnel, leaving a further 3,410 to depart, including 450 pilots and 904 cabin crew.

Avianca-Taca and Copa Airlines—with subsidiary Copa Columbia—became Star Alliance members Thursday. Star CEO Mark Schwab said the addition of the new airlines “strengthens our presence in the rapidly growing Latin American market. Our customers now enjoy increased connectivity across the Americas by connecting through five new Star Alliance hubs right in the middle of the American continent," he said.

The Aer Lingus (EI) board has rejected the third attempt by low-cost carrier (LCC) Ryanair (FR) to take over the company, saying the bid undervalued the Irish flag-carrier.

American Airlines' pilots union has asked for more time to consider the company's latest contract offer in hopes of avoiding a stalemate that could result in the unilateral imposition of interim work rules, according to two people close to the matter. The Allied Pilots' Association asked AMR Corp (AAMRQ.PK), American's bankrupt parent, for another week to negotiate a consensual labor contract, according to the people, who declined to be named because the discussions are private.

GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes S.A., the largest low-fare, low-cost airline in Latin America, Qatar Airways, the Qatar state airline, announce the beginning of a Frequent Flyer agreement, enabling participants of GOL SMILES and Qatar Airways' Privilege Club loyalty programs to accumulate miles on all flights operated by the two groups. It will also be possible to redeem tickets shortly.

Southwest Airlines is pleased to announce that Aircraft Maintenance Technicians (AMT) from Southwest Airlines, represented by the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA), and AirTran Airways, represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) Local 528, voted to ratify their Seniority Integration Agreement. This agreement integrates the two groups' seniority lists. Southwest Airlines finalized closing of the acquisition of AirTran Holdings, Inc., on May 2, 2011.

AVIATION QUOTE

There is only one rule - Rule One - TNB - Trust No Bastard - they are all trying to kill you.

— Captain Rick Davies, Chief Pilot, Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia (Queensland Section), advise given to new captains.

ON THIS DATE

---In 1909... Wykoff, Church and Partridge, a car sales firm, becomes the USA’s first airplane sales agency.

---In 1910... The German firm “Delag” inaugurates the first regular passenger-carrying airship service. Between 1910-1914, its five Zeppelin airships carry nearly 35,000 passengers without a fatality over inland German routes.

---In 1933... The Tupolev ANT-25 monoplane, designed to win the world long-distance record for the USSR, makes its first flight.
---In 1941…Germany invades the Soviet Union (Operation Barbarossa). 1,200 Soviet aircraft are destroyed on the first day alone.

---In 1961… A Royal Air Force Avro Vulcan makes the first non-stop flight from England to Australia.

---In 1966…First flight of the Dassault Mirage IIIV second prototype, experimental VTOL fighter design.

---In 1984…Richard Branson's airline, Virgin Atlantic, begins services to North America, using Boeing 747s.

In 1989…---First flight of the June 22 - Rutan Voyager.

In 1990… Bombardier purchases Learjet for $US 75.85 million.

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EDITOR’S CHOICE

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Memories Are Made Of This

"All right", said the Genie, "You have just one wish left. Wish wisely"

"I'm sorry?" said the man holding an old brass lamp, "I don't understand"

The Genie sighed. "You rubbed the lamp, releasing me from a thousand years of imprisonment. I was bound to repay that favor by granting you three wishes. Your second wish was to restore things to how they used to be. That is why you have no memory of these things."

As the Genie was speaking, a smile had appeared on the man's face, and grew to stretch from ear to ear. He waited for the Genie to finish speaking, but only just - before shouting his third wish:

"Make me irresistable to women", he said.

"Your wish is my command, Sire. It shall be so." The Genie bowed deeply, and turned to go.

"Wait, wait" called the Irresistable Man, "What was my first wish - the one I asked you to reverse?"

"Your first wish, Sire? Your first wish was as your third."

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