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- Delta CEO pledges to drive down prices of jet fuel
Richard Anderson, the CEO of Delta Air Lines, says the carrier plans to push down prices of jet fuel when it begins selling it. Delta recently purchased an oil refinery in Trainer, Pa. "It's our intention to begin to participate in the pricing function and put a lot of downward pressure on the cost of refining a barrel of jet fuel," Anderson said. Bloomberg Businessweek
(6/15)     
- Arbitrator selects Air Canada contract over union's
An arbitrator has selected Air Canada's last offer for a contract with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers. The union represents mechanics, cargo agents and baggage handlers at Air Canada. The Canadian government appointed an arbitrator after talks between the two sides stalled. Reuters
(6/17)
- AMR CEO asks bondholders to consider stand-alone plan, sources say
Tom Horton, the CEO of AMR Corp., has asked a bondholder group to consider a stand-alone plan for American Airlines before a merger plan proposed by US Airways, sources say. The bondholders hold $700 million of debt for AMR Corp., which filed for bankruptcy in November. "We are completely confident in the strength of our plan for success," American Airlines said in a statement. Tulsa World (Okla.)
(6/16)
- Boeing says first delivery for 737 MAX will occur in 2017
Boeing will apply the lessons that it learned from its 787 and 747-8 upgrades to its 737 MAX upgrades. An optimistic schedule led to delays in the 787 and 747-8 programs, this feature says. Boeing received orders for 451 737 MAX aircraft through May. Jim Albaugh, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, has said that the first MAX could be delivered in 2017. Aviation Week & Space Technology
(6/18)
- FAA finds violations of rules designed to prevent napping
The Federal Aviation Administration has found that new regulations to prevent air-traffic controllers from napping on the job have been violated. The rules require air-traffic controllers to have at least nine hours off duty between shifts. "A vast majority of employees are meeting the requirement for nine consecutive hours of rest between shifts," said J. David Grizzle, FAA chief operating officer. The Washington Post
(6/15)
- Airbus factory in China will deliver 100th A320 in 2012
The Airbus factory in Tianjin, China, will deliver its 100th A320 this year. "Our target is to deliver four aircraft per month and a total of 47 aircraft in 2013," said Laurence Barron, president of Airbus China. The plant opened in 2008; Airbus' contract with its joint venture partner expires in 2016. Air Transport World
(6/15)
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- Airline industry should focus on biofuels, Air France exec says
The airline industry "needs to push for the development, research and eventual production of biofuels for airlines' use," believes Pierre Albano, Air France's vice president of environment, "which requires partnerships between public and private enterprises," this feature says. "We [also] need to convince policymakers to develop policies and a framework for biofuel use [by airlines]," he said. The Korea Herald (Seoul)
(6/17)
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- Column: TSA remains selective for PreCheck program
Not all travelers who apply to the Transportation Security Administration's PreCheck program are immediately allowed in, writes Carol Pucci in the Seattle Times. The TSA would not comment on precisely how many travelers are turned down, but it noted that the program is still growing. "It's important for everyone to realize that PreCheck is really still in the pilot stage at 15 airports right now," TSA spokeswoman Lorie Dankers said. The Seattle Times
(6/16)
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- Airbus offers wider seats for passengers
Airbus is offering a wider seating option on its best-selling A320 model. While seats on the aircraft have traditionally been around one inch wider than those on competing Boeing 737s, the new proposal would cut that extra inch from window and middle seats and reappoint it to aisle seats, making the aisle seats two inches wider. Airbus market researcher Nicolas Tschechne says the new option comes in response to airlines' request for a way to accommodate passengers of size. The Sydney Morning Herald (Australia)/Travellers' Check blog
(6/18)
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- How to make someone's brain buzz
If you choose your words carefully, you can establish "neural resonance" with those around you, breaking down the barriers that usually exist, writes Andrew Newberg. By staying in the moment, listening compassionately and tailoring your speech accordingly, you can inspire others and win their trust. "[I]t only takes one effective communicator -- one compassionate leader or teacher -- to cause a roomful of language-based brains to resonate to the quality of your speech," Newberg writes. Fast Company online
(6/14)
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