Boeing and American Airlines Facilitate FAA’s CLEEN Program with ecoDemonstrator

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The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) created the Continuous Lower Energy Emissions Noise or CLEEN program to help push the aviation industry into taking an active role in making air travel the most efficient form of transportation. Boeing has stepped up by partnering with American Airlines to deliver what is being called the first ecoDemonstrator....

Indy, Kansas City and Detroit recognized as top US airports in USA Today Road Warrior survey

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USA Today's panel of frequent travelers are known as the Road Warriors.  They voluntarily provide the national publication with input on a variety of travel related topics, including recently ranking the top airports to travel through, based on size. Indianapolis International (IND) was nominated as the best small airport in the US, while Kansas...

Malaysia Air to Join Oneworld Alliance

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Malaysia Airlines announced today that it intends to join the Oneworld alliance.  The move is expected to go through late next year, allowing American Airlines led Oneworld to increase its presence in Asia. "With the world airline industry increasingly focused on alliances, we have carried out careful analysis of the options now available to Malaysia...

United Airlines and the City of Houston Join Together for $1 Billion IAH Redevelopment Project

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United Airlines and Houston Mayor Annise Parker released a joint statement today declaring that work will begin by year's end on their joint redevelopment project for Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).  The project will be completed in three phases, with phase one expected to be completed by the end of 2013.  Construction for the entire project...

American Airlines Survey Shows Small and Medium-Sized Businesses Increasing Air Travel

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American Airlines published the results of a new survey that indicates small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) see the economy improving over the next 12-18 months and many intend to use air travel to help spur growth.  The report was compiled from surveys of over 2,600 SMB employees.  Results were released in conjunction with the beginning of...

Boeing 747-8 Passes Rejected Takeoff Brake Test With Flying Colors

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Boeing today released a video of the 747-8 Freighter's RTO (Rejected Takeoff) test, which shows the plane successfully stopping nearly a million pounds of weight rolling down the runway using nothing but worn-out brakes. The RTO test involves the aircraft being taken up to full runway speed before aborting liftoff and instead applying the brakes (but...

Delta Announces Expanded Codeshare With Virgin Blue Airlines Group

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Delta Airlines announced today that beginning May 21st it will add five new destinations in Australia and New Zealand by expanding its codesharing agreement with Virgin Blue. Delta currently offers service direct between Los Angeles and Sydney, which serves as the jumping off point for current and future Virgin Blue connections.  The existing codeshares...

AA Set to Celebrate Start of Summer Travel With 5@5 Happy Hour

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American Airlines announced plans today to bring back its 5@5 Happy Hour promotion for the month of May.  AA hopes the specials, originally introduced in December of 2010, will add a little fun to the beginning of the summer travel season. Drink specials will include beer, wine and Margaritaville® branded margaritas for $5 on selected flights. ...