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US airlines deny hurricane gouging, cap Florida flight prices
US airlines, under fire from people trying to get flights out of southern Florida ahead of Hurricane Irma and seeing high fares, are putting caps on one-way direct fares for travel out of the state.
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Russia authorizes electronic boarding passes
Russia’s Ministry of Transport enacted a decree Sept. 5 allowing local carriers to use electronic boarding passes.
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Boeing says Chinese 20-Year Demand Could Value $1T
Boeing projects a demand for 7,240 new airplanes in China over the next 20 years, the manufacturer said.
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DHS, Other Agencies Seek Law Changes To Intercept Drones
Federal agencies have asked Congress to change laws that prevent law enforcement departments from taking down small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) that present a threat, according to a senior official with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The push comes as the Department of Defense (DOD) has issued guidance allowing military installations to destroy rogue drones.
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Russian Bizav Show JetExpo Kicks Off in Moscow
JetExpo 2017, the annual business aviation show that opened today at Moscow Vnukovo Airport, has considerably fewer business jets on display than in previous years. This reflects an 18 percent decline in the Russian business aviation traffic from 2014 to 2016, according to data from the Russian United Business Aviation Association (RUBAA).
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ANA takes first A321neo
Japan’s All Nippon Airways (ANA) has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321neo, becoming the launch operator of the version of the aircraft powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1100G-JM geared turbofan engines.
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Russia’s UTair widens net loss in 1H
Russia’s UTair Aviation reported a 2017 first-half net loss of RUB3.7 billion ($62.6 million), widened from RUB684.9 million in the year-ago period.
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Ryanair opens tenth base in Germany
Irish LCC Ryanair has opened its tenth base in Germany with a Boeing 737-800 at Memmingen, which is located southwest of Munich. The base represents a $100 million investment.
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Juneyao Airlines’ 1H net profit down 12% on higher fuel prices
Juneyao Airlines reported a 2017 first-half net profit of CNY624.9 million ($92.1 million), down 12% over net income of CNY710.2 million in the year-ago period because of higher fuel prices.
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Air Astana launches inflight high-speed internet
Kazakhstan’s Air Astana has launched high-speed broadband inflight connectivity on its first Boeing 767-300ER. The system installation on its second aircraft is expected to be completed in October.
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Canada's Jetlines signs deal to lease two 737-800s
Hopeful Canadian upstart Jetlines has signed a letter of intent with an unnamed US lessor to acquire two Boeing 737-800s – aircraft that would supplement the carrier's plans to purchase at least five new 737 Max.
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Forwarder Panalpina confirms completion of Air Connection deal
Freight forwarder Panalpina has confirmed it has completed the acquisition on Kenyan perishables forwarder Air Connection.
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Hurricane Irma: Airline change-fee waivers now extend north into South Carolina
Airlines extended their change-fee waivers extended as far north as South Carolina as they scrambled to update their policies amid Hurricane Irma's track toward the U.S. mainland.
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United Airlines will fly non-stop from Houston to Australia
United Airlines will launch a new signature long-haul route from its hub at Houston Bush Intercontinental Airport.
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Virgin Australia reveals a little more of its Hong Kong and China strategy
Virgin Australia gets dailies to Hong Kong. But when will it score non-stops to cities in China?
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MH370 sleuth urges caution over assassination of Malaysian consular official
Did something about MH370 cause the death of a diplomatic appointee last month in Madagascar?It seems not
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Hong Kong Airlines takes delivery of its first Airbus A350-900
Hong Kong Airlines has taken delivery of its first Airbus A350-900 (B-LGA), on lease from AerCap, making the carrier the 15th airline to operate the world’s newest and most efficient twin aisle airliner.
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Hurricane Irma 'extensively' damages Saint Martin's famed airport
Hurricane Irma has caused extreme damage to Saint Martin's Princess Juliana International airport, long a popular spot among aviation fans for catching up-close views of incoming aircraft, according to reports.
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If you are bored flying, your standards are too low.
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Editor's ChoiceTrivia
General Trivia
1. A pilot is practicing an on-pylon. He notices during the turn that the pylon is slipping ahead of the wingtip. He should
a. climb and reduce airspeed.
b. climb and increase airspeed.
c. descend and reduce airspeed.
d. descend and increase airspeed.
2. A pilot is practicing an around-pylon in a counterclockwise direction while under the influence of an easterly wind. On which of the following headings will rate of turn be greatest?
a. 090 degrees
b. 180 degrees
c. 270 degrees
d. 360 degrees
3. There are three types of airmets. A phonetic letter names each type. _____ refers to IFR conditions and/or extensive mountain obscurations; _____ is issued for turbulence, high winds, and low-level wind shear; and _____ advises of icing and freezing levels.
a. Airmet Sierra, airmet Tango, airmet Zulu
b. Airmet Tango, airmet Sierra, airmet Uniform
c. Airmet Uniform, airmet Zulu, airmet Sierra
d. Airmet Zulu, airmet Tango, airmet Sierra
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. A U.S. military fighter pilot broadcasts the word Winchester. What is the significance of this transmission?
5. What was the first type of jet aircraft to fly nonstop across the Atlantic Ocean?
6. In the jargon of flight attendants, what is a thumper?
