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Japan Airlines and American Airlines Announce Joint Business Benefits for Trans-Pacific Consumers

TOKYO, Jan. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Japan Airlines and American Airlines today announced they have decided to commence their joint business from April 1, 2011, based on the expected start of revenue-sharing on applicable trans-Pacific flights. The airlines, after receiving regulatory approvals from the Japanese Government and the U.S. Department of Transportation, are using a phased approach to bring more travel choices and greater benefits to consumers as quickly as possible and to maximize the value for stakeholders.

Customers can expect to benefit from better flight schedules, expanded codesharing, more coordinated services, and greater access to a wider variety of fares. Japan Airlines will also co-locate in American’s Terminal 3 at Chicago O’Hare International Airport effective March 27, when Japan Airlines’ summer schedule begins. Additional consumer benefits over the coming months are expected as the cooperation level deepens between the two airlines.

In addition, to bring benefits to consumers sooner, Japan Airlines and American are announcing a jointly-formulated commemorative trans-Pacific economy-class airfare for sale in Japan from today for travel between Feb. 1 and March 31, 2011. Historically, routings involving both airlines were typically only available at much higher fare levels.

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    Dutch Safety Board (DSB) Issues Accident Report on February 25, 2009 Accident of a Boeing 737-800 at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (EHAM)

    The National Transportation Safety Board assisted in the investigation of the accident of Turkish Airlines flight 1951, a Boeing 737-800, registration TC-JGE, which occurred on February 25, 2009, while on approach to runway 18R at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (EHAM), Amsterdam, Netherlands.

    Under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, the investigation was conducted under the authority of the Dutch Safety Board ( – DSB) as the State of Occurrence. The United States, as State of Manufacture and Design of the Boeing 737, appointed an accredited representative from the NTSB’s Major Investigations Division to participate in the investigation and lead the U.S. investigative team. The U.S. team included NTSB technical advisors in flight crew operations, systems, powerplants, flight recorders, and survival factors. In addition, technical advisors from the FAA, Boeing, Honeywell, and CFM International were part of the team.

    The accredited representative and advisors participated throughout the investigation in the Netherlands, the United States, the United Kingdom, and France. On December 16, 2009, the DSB provided a copy of the draft final report to the U.S. team for review and comment.

    In accordance with ICAO Annex 13, the U.S. accredited representative provided the team’s comments to the DSB on February 13, 2010. The U.S. comments have been appended to the final version of the DSB report and consist of 1) a brief analysis of the factual data collected during the investigation; 2) detailed comments related to specific sections of the draft report; and 3) a summary of the findings from the engineering simulator testing conducted by the investigation.

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    American Airlines Flight Hits Coyote at Wilmington International Airport

    American Airlines flight AA-5224 returned to Wilmington International Airport, North Carolina, on October 9th.

    According to the airport authorities, the Canadair CRJ-900 plane hit a coyote during takeoff which caused damage to the nose gear. The crew continued takeoff but subsequently returned to Wilmington Airport.

    The coyote was killed.

    Everyone aboard remained unharmed.

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    AA Credit Union Employees Donate $3,090 to the North Texas Food Bank Virtual can Drive

    FORT WORTH, Texas, Dec. 20, 2010 — AA Credit Union has proudly presented the North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) with a $3,090 donation as a result of the Credit Union’s weeklong virtual canned food drive.

    In early December, Credit Union employees participated in a special Dress Down Days fund-raiser, contributing $5 a day or $20 for the entire week in exchange for being able to wear jeans and sneakers to work.

    The drive was part of the North Texas Food Bank’s “Close the Gap on Hunger in North Texas” campaign. “Close the Gap” is the NTFB’s three-year initiative to unite the community to narrow the food gap by providing access to 50 million meals annually by 2011.

    “Virtual Canned Food Drives eliminate the hidden costs associated with a regular canned food drive,” said Sophia Sindalovsky, Volunteer Coordinator of the NTFB. “It also provides much more assistance to North Texans by leveraging donations to provide four meals for every dollar raised. Giving has never been easier.” The Credit Union’s donation equates to nearly 12,360 meals for North Texans.

    “After donating hundreds of pounds of canned goods in last year’s drive, we were excited — and somewhat relieved — to throw our efforts behind a virtual canned food drive this year,” said Pedro Noda, the fund-raiser’s director and eMarketing Manager at AA Credit Union. “We’re excited to make this donation on behalf of AA Credit Union and the many employees who helped make this possible.”

    “This time of year, it is particularly important to remember those who are less fortunate,” said Angie Owens, AA Credit Union President and CEO. “I once again could not be more proud of all our employees for opening up their hearts to help the North Texas Food Bank reach such admirable goals.”

    About American Airlines Federal Credit Union

    AA Credit Union was founded in 1936, and today serves the present and retired employees of American Airlines, their family members and others who work in the air transportation industry. AA Credit Union has more than 223,000 member-owners and assets of more than $5 billion. As a cooperative financial services institution, the Credit Union’s goal is to provide the best possible benefits and services for its member-owners.

    About the North Texas Food Bank

    The North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) is a nonprofit hunger relief organization that distributes donated, purchased and prepared foods through a network of 1,146 feeding programs in 13 North Texas counties. The NTFB supports the nutritional needs of children, families and seniors through education, advocacy and strategic partnerships. Founded in 1982, the NTFB is a member of Feeding America (feedingamerica.org). Each month agency pantries distribute food to more than 53,000 families and on-site meal programs serve 435,000 meals/snacks. Every dollar donated to the NTFB provides four meals for the hungry. Imagine… A World Without Hunger. www.ntfb.org.

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  • NTSB: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 25, 2010

    NTSB CHAIRMAN TESTIFIES BEFORE CONGRESS ON THE CRASH OF COLGAN AIR FLIGHT 3407

    Washington, DC – National Transportation Safety Board Chairman Deborah A. P. Hersman testified in the U.S. Senate today about the status of aviation safety a year after the crash of Continental Flight 3407 near Buffalo, New York on February 12, 2009. The flight was operated by Colgan Air. The crash resulted in 50 fatalities, including all of the passengers, the flight crew, and one person on the ground.

    The NTSB issued its final report on the investigation of the accident following a public board meeting on February 2. Chairman Hersman provided a summary of the investigation that led to the Board’s final report and a determination that the probable cause of the accident was the captain’s inappropriate response to an aerodynamic stall from which the airplane did not recover.

    At the hearing before the Subcommittee on Aviation of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, Hersman noted that the Safety Board’s final report makes 25 new recommendations to the FAA and reiterates 3 previously issued recommendations. The recommendations cover a wide range of safety issues that were factors in this accident, including pilot training and fatigue. Just last week, the NTSB updated its 2010 Most Wanted List of Transportation Safety Issues to better emphasize these 2 safety concerns, Hersman noted.

    “If we are serious about aviation safety, we must establish a system that minimizes pilot fatigue and ensures that flight crews report to work rested and fit for duty,” said Chairman Hersman. “We must also have a system in which we are steadfastly confident that all of our commercial pilots are proficient and well-trained.”

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    American Airlines Flight Diverts to Raleigh–Durham International Airport

    American Airlines flight AA-5355 had to divert and make an emergency landing at Raleigh–Durham International Airport, North Carolina, on August 11th.

    The plane heading from New Bern to Charlotte, North Carolina, was diverted due to engine issues.

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    Qatar Airways Takes Delivery of Boeing 777 Freighter

    EVERETT, Wash., May 19 / — The first Boeing (NYSE: BA) 777 Freighter to enter Qatar Airways’ fleet completed a 16-hour flight from Boeing’s Everett, Wash., Delivery Center to Doha, Qatar, and has been placed into service. The airplane was delivered May 14.

    “The 777 Freighter will expand on the great track record that Qatar Airways’ 777 passenger airplanes have established,” said Marlin Dailey, vice president of Sales for Boeing Commercial Airplanes. “The airplane’s proven economics and efficiencies will provide Qatar, already a respected leader in the aviation industry, with a significant advantage in the air cargo market.”

    Qatar Airways ordered three 777 Freighters in May 2006, for deployment on Far East and European routes.

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    The 777 Freighter is the world’s longest-range twin-engine freighter and features the lowest trip cost of any large freighter. It features a payload capability of 225,200 pounds (102 metric tons), a range of 4,900 nautical miles (9,070 kilometers) and 10-foot (3.1-meter) interior height capability.

    The 777 Freighter is powered by General Electric’s GE90-110B1L/115BL and meets QC2 noise standards. Twelve customers have ordered a total of 73 777 Freighters.
    Qatar Airways currently operates 17 passenger 777s.

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