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• Pilot Strikes May Ground Two-Thirds of L... Pilot Strikes May Ground Two-Thirds of Lufthansa Flights.
02/20/2010
BERLIN (Xinhua): Europe's largest airline Lufthansa is struggling to prepare for the worst service disruption in its history as a planned pilot strike is expected to ground about two- thirds of its flights. Lufthansa's 4,500 pilots voted on Wednesday to strike from Monday to Thursday next week to press their demands for job security, pay rises and a management promise not to outsource operations to worse-paid subsidiaries. (9 h ago)

• 18 Hurt as Plane Hits Turbulence. 18 Hurt as Plane Hits Turbulence.
02/20/2010
TOKYO: Eighteen people were injured, with one breaking a leg, when a passenger plane hit turbulence en route from Tokyo to Washington, Japanese police said Saturday. The United Airlines Boeing 747-400 was carrying 245 passengers and crew when it hit turbulence over Alaska, seven hours from Tokyo's Narita airport, a police officer at the airport said. (9 h ago)

• Navy Announces New Presidential Helicopt... Navy Announces New Presidential Helicopter Project.
02/20/2010
A new effort to build a presidential helicopter fleet was announced this week by the U.S. Navy, which hopes to avoid the excessive cost overruns that made the VH-71 helicopter replacement program politically unpalatable and led to its cancellation last year. (9 h ago)

• Hybrid Aircraft Program Announced. Hybrid Aircraft Program Announced.
02/20/2010
Colorado-based Bye Energy, Inc., announced Thursday morning (February 18) it’s working with selected technology partners to develop an electric-hybrid propulsion system (EHPS) for light propeller-driven aircraft. Calling it “The Green Flight Project,” George Bye, CEO, declared, “The future is great for electric and electric-hybrid propulsion in aircraft. Savings to pilot-owners, increased operating efficiencies, reduced ownership and maintenance costs, environmental benefits, and improved safety will permanently change the face of general aviation.” (9 h ago)

• ‘Barefoot Burglar’ May Have Stolen Anoth... ‘Barefoot Burglar’ May Have Stolen Another Plane.
02/20/2010
Colton Harris-Moore may have stolen his fourth airplane in the Pacific-Northwest, this time flying near restricted airspace relating to the Winter Olympic Games, according to a report from CNN.com. "We think it fits his pattern. We are looking for him," said San Juan County Sheriff Bill Cumming. (9 h ago)

• New Production Twin Otter in The Air. New Production Twin Otter in The Air.
02/19/2010
With Transport Canada certification nearing, the first new-production DHC-6 Series 400 Twin Otter has taken its initial flight from Viking’s final assembly facility in Calgary, Alberta. (1 d ago)

• Suicide Planes, Are They a Real Threat? Suicide Planes, Are They a Real Threat?
02/19/2010
With the recent suicide plane attack of an IRS office building in Austin Texas, there is a lot of noise about possible new security regulations for general aviation. It isn't the first time a small plane is voluntarily crashed into a building in the United States. (1 d ago)

• FAA Proposes 1.2 Million Civil Penalty f... FAA Proposes 1.2 Million Civil Penalty for GE Caledonian.
02/19/2010
WASHINGTON, D.C.: The FAA has proposed a civil penalty of $1,225,000 for GE Caledonian, an FAA-certificated foreign repair station based in Scotland, for improper maintenance procedures involving 101 engines over a three and one-half year period. (1 d ago)

• GA Groups Stick Up for Backcountry Strip... GA Groups Stick Up for Backcountry Strips.
02/19/2010
AOPA and the Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF) are weighing in on a U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service initiative to create a new planning rule that would include restoring forests, protecting watersheds, addressing climate change, and more. The two general aviation associations want to ensure that backcountry airstrips are considered and protected and that aviation stakeholders are a part of the planning process. (1 d ago)

• 13 Rescued from Navy Helicopter Crash Si... 13 Rescued from Navy Helicopter Crash Site in West Virginia.
02/19/2010
The National Guard says 13 of 17 people on board a downed Navy helicopter have been rescued from the crash site in Pocahontas County. Those people are now being evaluated by emergency services agencies and will be taken to a nearby hospital for further treatment. (1 d ago)

• Public questions, comments about F-35 fi... Public questions, comments about F-35 fighter aircraft
02/19/2010
The U.S. Air Force has short-listed both Mountain Home Air Force Base, and Boise’s Gowan Field as possible locations to bring in F-35 fighter aircraft. Tonight at the College of Southern Idaho, state and Air Force officials held an open public meeting to get input for an environmental impact statement. Officials say, bringing these planes to Idaho would create about 3,000 more jobs, and could secure the operations at these bases for the next 50 years. (1 d ago)

• Cessna Adds Flight Training Schools to C... Cessna Adds Flight Training Schools to Cessna Pilot Center Network.
02/19/2010
WICHITA, Kan.: Cessna Aircraft Company, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, has added seven flight training schools to its global network of more than 280 Cessna Pilot Centers (CPCs). (1 d ago)

• Sikorsky Eyes Helicopter Deal With India... Sikorsky Eyes Helicopter Deal With Indian Navy.
02/18/2010
New Delhi: US helicopter manufacturer Sikorsky is actively pursuing defence deals with the Indian Navy to cater to its requirement of multi-role helicopters. The firm is offering the S-70B through the direct commercial sale route. Simultaneously, the US Air Force has responded to the Indian Navy’s RFP for a $1 billion multi-role helicopter with the Lockheed Martin-Sikorsky MH-60R. (2 d ago)

• Plane Crashes Into IRS Building in Texas... Plane Crashes Into IRS Building in Texas.
02/18/2010
Reporting from Washington and Los Angeles: A small private airplane crashed into a seven-story office building in Austin, Texas, on Thursday, officials said. There was no immediate explanation for the crash, but officials said it did not appear to be related to foreign terrorism. There were reports, however, that the crash might have been an act by a disgruntled engineer. (2 d ago)

• Planenews Launches Aviation Jobs Board. Planenews Launches Aviation Jobs Board.
02/18/2010
Planenews.com launched today it's new full featured Aviation Jobs Board. Employers can post job offers in different aviation categories, which prospective employees can browse, search and apply to. (2 d ago)

• Photo Essay: C-17s Participate in Pacifi... Photo Essay: C-17s Participate in Pacific Rendezvous.
02/18/2010
ELMENDORF AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska (AFNS): A group of C-17 Globemaster IIIs participated in exercise Pacific Rendezvous from here and nearby Fort Greely Feb. 10. The aircraft are assigned to Air Mobility Command and Pacific Air Forces. (2 d ago)

• Sikorsky Aircraft Launches Twitter Page. Sikorsky Aircraft Launches Twitter Page.
02/18/2010
STRATFORD, Connecticut - Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. today launched its own page on the Twitter social media Web site, reaching out to a broader audience to provide information on company news, products and services. Sikorsky is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:(UTX)). (2 d ago)

• TSA to Swab Airline Passengers’ Hands in... TSA to Swab Airline Passengers’ Hands in Search for Explosives.
02/18/2010
Washington (CNN): To the list of instructions you hear at airport checkpoints, add this: "Put your palms forward, please." The Transportation Security Administration soon will begin randomly swabbing passengers' hands at checkpoints and airport gates to test them for traces of explosives. Previously, screeners swabbed some carry-on luggage and other objects as they searched for the needle in the security haystack, components of terrorist bombs in an endless stream of luggage. (2 d ago)

• Bombardier Opens Third Service Centre fo... Bombardier Opens Third Service Centre for Commercial Aircraft in the United States.
02/18/2010
Bombardier Aerospace today announced that it has added a third commercial aircraft service centre to its growing customer support network worldwide. The facility, located in Macon, Georgia and operated by Bombardier Customer Services complements the two Bombardier-owned commercial aircraft service centres in Bridgeport, West Virginia and Tucson, Arizona. (2 d ago)

• Plane Crash Kills 3 Tesla Motors Employe... Plane Crash Kills 3 Tesla Motors Employees.
02/18/2010
A plane crash in California has killed three employees of Tesla Motors, the electric car venture led by private spaceflight pioneer Elon Musk, according to local news reports. The twin-engine Cessna crashed into a residential neighborhood in East Palo Alto, Calif., and was bound for Hawthorne Municipal Airport in Southern California, according to KTVU Channel 2 news. No injuries on the ground were reported. Tesla Motors has a design studio in Hawthorne, which is also home to Musk's Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) company. Musk is the CEO of Tesla Motors, which is developing a high-performance electric family sedan called the Model S. (2 d ago)

• Young man’s body falls from cargo plane... Young man’s body falls from cargo plane
02/19/2010
The body of a young man fell from a cargo plane as it was starting to take off for Miami, Dominican officials said. Dominican Republic - Miami - Aviation - United States - Miami International Airport (1 d ago)

• ‘Oversized’ Kevin Smith ejected from fli... ‘Oversized’ Kevin Smith ejected from flight
02/18/2010
The director and actor says a pilot ejected him from a Southwest Airlines flight from Oakland to Burbank, Calif., saying he didn't fit properly in a single seat. Southwest Airlines - Kevin Smith - Oakland California - Burbank California - Twitter (2 d ago)

• Is Hawaii gambling with paradise? Is Hawaii gambling with paradise?
02/18/2010
Hawaii is one of the last two states with no legalized gambling, but lawmakers facing billion-dollar budget deficits are thinking about allowing casinos in tourist-filled Waikiki or on Native Hawaiian lands. Hawaii - Native Hawaiian - Waikiki - United States - Honolulu (2 d ago)

• Online games, quizzes test travel IQ Online games, quizzes test travel IQ
02/18/2010
Travel quizzes abound. Some are free; some are so easy they're not worth taking. A few are ego-bruisingly difficult. Online game - game - Video game - Browser Based - Facebook (2 d ago)

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02/18/2010
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• United flight lands in Utah after bomb t... United flight lands in Utah after bomb threat
02/18/2010
Airport officials say an airliner en route to San Francisco has been diverted to Salt Lake City following a bomb threat. Utah - Salt Lake City - San Francisco - United States - California (2 d ago)

• Officials want better passports to boost... Officials want better passports to boost security
02/18/2010
The U.S. homeland security chief and some of her Western Hemisphere counterparts are urging the region's governments to bolster airline protections by making travel documents more secure. Security - Passport - United States - Business - Consultants (2 d ago)

• Hand-swabbing a bigger part of security Hand-swabbing a bigger part of security
02/18/2010
Air travelers may have their hands swabbed more often as part of a stepped-up effort to screen passengers for explosives, an Obama administration official said Wednesday. Presidency of Barack Obama - Business - Barack Obama - Security - Obama administration (2 d ago)

• Tuscany, air and car/5 nights, from $1,3... Tuscany, air and car/5 nights, from $1,399
02/19/2010
Pamper yourself with a week at a spa resort and take advantage of the rental car to explore the Tuscan countryside. Tuscany - Italy - Travel and Tourism - Travel - Recreation (1 d ago)

• Sonoma County wine tour from $399 Sonoma County wine tour from $399
02/19/2010
Mentioning Sonoma County, Calif., conjures up images of charming vineyards set amid gently rolling hills in the countryside. With this deal, you can experience it first-hand without losing your shirt. Sonoma County wine - California - United States - Vineyard - Counties (1 d ago)

• Egypt, air/6 nights, from $1,459 Egypt, air/6 nights, from $1,459
02/18/2010
This classic package pairs a stay in hip Cairo with a three-night Nile cruise out of Aswan. Egypt - Nile - Aswan - Africa - Government (2 d ago)

• MGM Grand Las Vegas for 3 nights $166/n... MGM Grand Las Vegas for 3 nights $166/nt
02/19/2010
MGM Grand Las Vegas "Getaway for 3 nights!" *Rates starting at $166 for all 3 nights (PRICE ON ARRIVAL DATE IS FOR ALL 3 NIGHTS)/ Discounted rates equal a FREE night (*See site for additional details and restrictions). Feb 24 - Apr 6, 2010. (Exp 4/6/10) (1 d ago)

• MGM Grand Las Vegas from $79.99/nt plus ... MGM Grand Las Vegas from $79.99/nt plus freebies
02/19/2010
MGM Grand Las Vegas "Maximum Escape" Rates from $79.99/nt. *Plus, $25 Activity credit, 2 complimentary admissions to Studio 54 or Tabu, 25% off Spa services and treatments, and 15% off retail (*See site for additional details and restrictions). Feb 12 - Dec 28, 2010. (Exp 12/28/10) (1 d ago)

• Seen that? - Latin Grammys Worst Dressed Seen that? - Latin Grammys Worst Dressed
02/21/2010
Latin Grammys Worst Dressed Latina Viva I was just watching a slide-show on Latina.com Magazine, featuring the worst dressed of the latin Grammys. Dios Mio, there are some serious mistakes there! When I see things like that, I always wonder if ... (1 h ago)

• Honeymoon cruisers fight for insurance c... Honeymoon cruisers fight for insurance claim
02/19/2010
The newlywed Wegleitners set off for a romantic 7-day Mediterranean voyage, but weather and missed connections unraveled their plans. Insurance would help ... or so they thought. Insurance - Financial Services - Business - Mediterranean Sea - Agents and Marketers (1 d ago)

• Seen that? - Travel Booking Online, Trav... Seen that? - Travel Booking Online, Travelocity
02/19/2010
Travel Booking Online, Travelocity The Flyaway Weblog Travelocity has gone all out in their bid to improve Customer service and satisfaction. They are focusing on customer needs to convert customers and enhance relationship loyalty to move them to do more ... (1 d ago)

• Seen that? - Terre-de-Haut, Guadeloupe Seen that? - Terre-de-Haut, Guadeloupe
02/21/2010
Terre-de-Haut, Guadeloupe Hidden Travel Gems Standing on the dock at a marina in Bas-du-Fort, Guadeloupe, Alain, a Belgian transplant, pointed his finger at a group of islands on the French West Indies chart." You must sail to Terre-de-Haut, it's a mini ... (1 h ago)

• Airports discover courtesy helps the bot... Airports discover courtesy helps the bottom line
02/18/2010
At airports around the country, going out of your way to try to solve a travel problem is becoming part of the basic job description. Travel - United States - Recreation - Recreation and Sports - Australia (2 d ago)