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When the Book Is Wrong

Added on Wed, Nov 30 2011

As aircraft become even more complex, the need for precise and accurate maintenance instructions increases. Back in the early days of aviation, a good mechanic could tell what was wrong with an aircraft engine by putting a long-handled screwdriver up to the cylinder and listening. Today, even the mo

Read the complete post at http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/generic/story_generic.jsp?channel=bca&id=news/bca/2011/12/01/BC_12_01_2011_p64-391374.xml
FAA says changes coming to prevent tarmac delays

Added on Wed, Nov 30 2011

WASHINGTON -- Administration officials promised Wednesday to make changes before the Christmas travel season in an effort to prevent airline passengers from suffering the nightmare of being trapped for hours on a tarmac with no way to reach an airport gate.

Read the complete post at http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2011/11/faa_says_changes_coming_to_pre.html
FAA: Changes coming to prevent tarmac delays

Added on Wed, Nov 30 2011

FILE - In this May 24, 2011 file photo, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator …

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Aveos adds new talent to senior executive ranks

Added on Wed, Nov 30 2011

MONTREAL, Nov. 30, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Industry veterans to lead Aveos into the next phase in its evolution as a premier global MRO provider:

Read the complete post at http://www.marketwatch.com/story/aveos-adds-new-talent-to-senior-executive-ranks-2011-11-30
Russian lawyer attacks top aviation authority

Added on Wed, Nov 30 2011

MOSCOW (AP) — A prominent Russian lawyer said Wednesday he will challenge the powers of a regional aviation watchdog following a crash that killed an entire Russian professional ice hockey team and other recent air disasters that have raised concerns about the nation's air safety. Igor Trunov said

Read the complete post at http://article.wn.com/view/2011/11/30/Russian_lawyer_attacks_top_aviation_authority_ut/
Caroline Daniels Elected as the First Female Chairman of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association

Added on Wed, Nov 30 2011

Ms. Daniels, Chairman and CEO of ATP, is widely recognized by the aviation industry as a pioneer of technology enabled, safety information management systems and is dynamically involved in industry affairs.

Read the complete post at http://www.amtonline.com/press_release/10455664/caroline-daniels-elected-as-the-first-female-chairman-of-the-general-aviation-manufacturers-association
American’s Bankruptcy Won’t Hurt Flyers – For Now

Added on Wed, Nov 30 2011

American Airlines passengers should not expect any near-term changes after the airline filed for bankruptcy, but the filing may affect their future plans.

Read the complete post at http://www.aviationbrief.com/?p=4923
Full transcript | George Osborne | Autumn Forecast Statement | House of Commons, London | 29 November 2011

Added on Wed, Nov 30 2011

"If the rest of Europe heads into recession, it may prove hard to avoid one here in the UK."

Read the complete post at http://www.newstatesman.com/economy/2011/11/government-billion-britain
Lithium Powered iPhone Burns On Airliner

Added on Wed, Nov 30 2011

Safety investigators are looking into another incident of a lithium battery overheating on board an aircraft, this time involving an iPhone 4 carried on an Australian Regional Express Airline (Rex) Saab 340B. The most recent incident occurred Nov. 25 on Rex Flight ZL319 shortly after the aircraft la

Read the complete post at http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/generic/story_generic.jsp?channel=mro&id=news/avd/2011/11/30/12.xml&headline=Lithium Powered iPhone Burns On Airliner
It Happened in Australia: Could Your iPhone Self-Combust?

Added on Wed, Nov 30 2011

Among techies and fans of weird Internet news, it’s become a relatively familiar story: An Australian domestic flight lands in Sydney on Friday. Then a passenger’s iPhone 4 goes wild. There’s “a significant amount of dense smoke, accompanied by a red glow” from the phone, according to a press releas

Read the complete post at http://mashable.com/2011/11/29/could-your-iphone-blow-up/

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November 2011 - Aviation News

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When the Book Is Wrong

FAA says changes coming to prevent tarmac delays

FAA: Changes coming to prevent tarmac delays

Aveos adds new talent to senior executive ranks

Russian lawyer attacks top aviation authority

Caroline Daniels Elected as the First Female Chairman of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association

American’s Bankruptcy Won’t Hurt Flyers – For Now

Full transcript | George Osborne | Autumn Forecast Statement | House of Commons, London | 29 November 2011

Lithium Powered iPhone Burns On Airliner

It Happened in Australia: Could Your iPhone Self-Combust?