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Trent 1000 engine failure investigation hangs over 787 (Update1)

With the 787 production and flight test program back to normal operations with  ZA001 flying again, the spectre of the Trent 1000 engine failure still hangs over the program. While the September 10 engine surge was not related to the August 2 engine failure in Derby, UK, it was a reminder of how the 787's powerplant has moved to the forefront of concerns ahead of the February entry into service with ANA.

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Blacklisted airlines, do you know who´s on it?

The EU has very strict rules when it comes to airlines using their airspace, for good reason. 2 new airlines based in Africa have been added to the “blacklist” and are no longer allowed to use European airspace or airports.

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American Airlines says pilot tested free of alcohol

American Airlines said Thursday that the pilot removed from a D/FW-Cancun flight for suspected drinking had "no trace of alcohol found" after testing.

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UT Dallas putting on 9-11 symposium

The University of Texas at Dallas is putting on a 9-11 symposium featuring air traffic controllers and pilots who figured into the day’s events.

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Engineers: Passengers´ survival was miracle by design

When an airliner slammed onto a rainy Caribbean runway early Monday and split into three shredded pieces, passengers called it a miracle that no one died in the impact.

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