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Grant to Fund UTEP Studies on Hypersonic Airplane Materials

Texas Business reports: Two mechanical engineering professors at The University of Texas at El Paso have received a grant worth nearly $400,000 from the United States Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR).

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Lockheed Wins $14 Million Jet Fighter Design Contract Change

Texas Business reports:  Lockheed won a $14.1 million to an F-35 design contract, the U.S. Department of Defense announced.

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Fort Worth Firm Wins $237.7 Million F35 Contract Change

Texas Business reports:  A Fort Worth firm won a $237.7 million contract change to manage hardware and software changes, the U.S. Department of Defense announced.

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KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Service to Amsterdam Returns To DFW International Airport

Texas Business reports: Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport—The seasonal KLM Royal Dutch Airlines nonstop service between DFW to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport has resumed. 

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Wisconsin Firm To Provide $48.2 Million of Aircraft Labor in Corpus Christi

Texas Business reports: A Wisconsin firm won a $48.2 million contract to aircraft production labor to work in Corpus Christi.

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JetBlue Airways Takes Flight to its 71st Destination: Dallas/Fort Worth

 Texas Business reports:  DFW INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT—JetBlue Airways began service to its 71st destination and the third destination served in the Lone Star State: Dallas/Fort Worth.

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Mock Airbus 380 at DFW International Airport To Be Training Facility

Texas Business reports: DFW AIRPORT— Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport unveiled a new Airbus A380, though this particular aircraft will never take flight.  

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End of an Era and a Brand: World's Last Continental Aircraft Is Repainted   | Continental,
End of an Era and a Brand: World's Last Continental Aircraft Is Repainted

Texas Business reports:  Leading Edge Aviation Services (LEAS), the largest commercial and military aircraft painting company in the world, converted the world’s last remaining Continental aircraft to the newly merged United livery. 

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North Flight Data Systems Receives FAA Approval For Eurocopter Digital Recording Systems

Texas Business reports: ARLINGTON, Texas—North Flight Data Systems LLC received FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval for the installation of their Lightweight Aircraft Recording (LARS) system in the Eurocopter EC155 series helicopters. 

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Addison's King Aerospace Wins $11 Million Aircraft Support Contract

Texas Business reports:  A Dallas-area firm won an $11 million contract to support Skytrain aircraft, the U.S. Department of Defense announced.

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Fort Worth's Lockheed Martin Wins $112 Million In F-35 Contract Changes

Texas Business reports:  Fort Worth’s Lockheed Martin won two major contract changes that total more than $112 million and involve the controversial F-35 program, the U.S. Department of Defense announced.

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Fort Worth, Dallas Chambers Say American Airlines Takeover Would Damage Texas Economy

Texas Business reports:  FORT WORTH—The Fort Worth Chamber and Dallas Regional Chamber – the two largest chambers in the region, oppose the proposed takeover of American Airlines by U.S. Airways, stating it would damage the DFW economy.

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NASA Awards $176 Million Aircraft Logistics Contract To Fort Worth Firm

Texas Business reports: HOUSTON—NASA has selected DynCorp International LLC of Fort Worth, Texas, to provide aircraft maintenance and operational support services under a contract potentially worth $176.9 million. 

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Super Hercules Takes Flight to Texas   | abil_txbz, C-130J, Dyess AFB,
Super Hercules Takes Flight to Texas
 Texas Business reports:  MARIETTA, Georgia—Lockheed Martin delivered another C-130J Super Hercules to Dyess Air Force Base, Texas yesterday  Full Story »
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United Kingdom's First Lockheed Martin F-35 Makes Inaugural Flight   | dal_ftw_txbz, United Kingdom, Lockheed Martin,
United Kingdom's First Lockheed Martin F-35 Makes Inaugural Flight
Texas Business reports:  FORT WORTH—BK-1, the United Kingdom's first Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II production aircraft, flew its inaugural flight. Full Story »
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Fort Worth Firm Wins $15.3 Million Utility Chopper Support Contract

Texas Business reports: A Fort Worth firm wins $15.3 million contract to support the operations of 30 utility helicopters in Iraq and Tennessee, the U.S. Department of Defense announced.

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Bell Helicopter Wins Support Agreement for Iraqi Bell 407s

Texas Business reports:  FORT WORTH—Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company won a contract from US Army Contracting Command, Redstone Alabama  for the procurement of contractor logistics support for 30 Bell 407 helicopters in service with the Iraqi Army.

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Fort Worth's Lockheed Martin Pulls In $248.8 Million F-35 Contract

Texas Business reports: FORT WORTH—Lockheed Martin won a $248.8 million contract to provide more F-35s t the military, the U.S. Department of Defense announced. 

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American Eagle Airlines Expands its Ground Handling Operations

Texas Business reports: FORT WORTH, Texas—Eagle Ground Handling, American Eagle's ground handling business, won a contract to handle United Express ground handling operations at nine U.S. locations. 

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Bell Helicopter and AAI Unmanned Aircraft Systems Combine Resources for Manned Unmanned Operations Capability Development Laboratory

Texas Business reports:  FORT WORTH, TX & HUNT VALLEY, MD—Bell Helicopter and Textron Systems operating unit AAI Unmanned Aircraft Systems, both Textron Inc. companies, have teamed to develop a Manned Unmanned Operations (MUMO) Capability Development Laboratory in Huntsville, AL. to enable a software and hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) development test capability using operationally relevant systems specific to manned unmanned teaming. 

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Fort Worth's Lockheed Martin Receives $39.3 Million Contract Change

Texas Business reports:  Lockheed of Fort Worth pulled in yet another defense contract.  The U.S. Department of Defense announced the Fort Worth firm won a $39.3 million contract change for the continuing development of the joint strike fighter program. 

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Bell Helicopter Receives New Army Kiowa Helicopter Contract

Texas Business reports:  FORT WORTH—As part of the OH-58D Wartime Replacement Aircraft Cabin program, Bell Helicopter it has received a contract for the nonrecurring engineering and a “new metal” OH-58D cabin. 

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Amarillo Firm Wins $9 Million Change To Air Force Contract

Texas Business reports: An Amarillo firm won an $9 million contract change to a U.S. Air Force aircraft contract.

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Amarillo Firm To Provide $23.8 Million Test Aircraft

Texas Business reports:  Amarillo’s Bell-Boeing won a $23.8 million order for a test Osprey aircraft, the U.S. Department of Defense announced. 

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DFW International Airport Bids Farewell to Final Departing U.S. Military R&R Charter Flight

Texas Business reports: DFW AIRPORT—More than one hundred employees and volunteers at DFW International Airport bid farewell to the final departing U.S. military charter flight this week, bringing an end to eight years of scheduled rest and recuperation (R&R) flights at the Airport.  

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Fort Worth's Lockheed Receives $664 Million Stealth Fighter Support Contract | dal_ftw_txbz, F22, F-22, Lockheed, DOD, stealth technology, jet, fighter,
Fort Worth's Lockheed Receives $664 Million Stealth Fighter Support Contract

Texas Business reports:  A Fort Worth firm received a $664.4 million contract for F-22 support, the U.S. Department of Defense announced. 

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American Airlines and China's Hainan Airlines Launch New Codeshare Service

 Texas Business reports:  FORT WORTH—American Airlines and Beijing-based Hainan Airlines implemented their new codeshare agreement, providing significant opportunities for American in China and for Hainan in the United States. 

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Hurst Firm Wins $11 Million Military Chopper Repair Order

Texas Business reports: A Hurst firm won an $11 million order for military helicopter repair work, the U.S. Department of Defense announced.

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Arlington Firm Wins $22 Million Military Jet Simulator Contract

Texas Business reports: An Arlington firm won a $22 million contract for a jet fighter mission training center, the U.S. Department of Defense announced.

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Sikorsky Aerospace Services Opens $15 Million Bi-Directional Whirl Tower for Rotor Blade Balancing   | dal_ftw_txbz, Sikorsky, helicopter, rotor blade, balance,
Sikorsky Aerospace Services Opens $15 Million Bi-Directional Whirl Tower for Rotor Blade Balancing

Texas Business reports:  DFW AIRPORT—Composite Technology Inc., a Sikorsky Aerospace Services company based at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport,  opened one of the world's most powerful structures to dynamically balance helicopter main rotor blades.

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Fort Worth Firm Wins Huey Upgrade Contract

Texas Business reports:  A Fort Worth firm won a $56.7 million contract to provide components for the manufacturing of the Huey helicopter upgrade program.

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OH-58 Kiowa Warrior Helicopters Achieve 2 Million Flight Hour Milestone | dal_ftw_txbz, textron, bell helicopter, Kiowa,
OH-58 Kiowa Warrior Helicopters Achieve 2 Million Flight Hour Milestone

Texas Business reports:  FORT WORTH— Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company  announced the U. S. Army’s OH-58 Kiowa Warrior helicopter fleet have accumulated 2 million flight hours.

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Fort Worth's Lockheed Wins $14.8 Million F-35 Contract Change | dal_ftw_txbz, Lockheed, F-35, f35, Lightning II,
Fort Worth's Lockheed Wins $14.8 Million F-35 Contract Change

Texas Business reports: A Fort Worth firm won a $14.8 million change to a F-35 acquistion contract, the U.S. Department of Defense announced.

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DFW’s First Nonstop Middle East Passenger Flights Start

Texas Business reports:  DFW AIRPORT—The inaugural Emirates flight from Dubai to Dallas/Fort Worth arrived today at DFW International Airport, welcomed by a traditional “shower of affection” water cannon salute and a gathering of community leaders. 

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Army to Close DFW Personnel Assistance Point Operations, Merge Into Atlanta Airport Operation

Texas Business reports:  The Army announced today it will close the Dallas-Fort Worth Personnel Assistance Point (PAP) and consolidate operations with the Atlanta PAP by April 1, 2012.  

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Hurst Company Wins $8.2 Million Army Helicopter Contract
 Texas Business reports: A Hurst company won an $8.2 million contract for a military helicopter, according to the U.S. Department of Defense.  Full Story »
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Regional Jets Replace Turboprops in 14 American Eagle Markets from DFW

Texas Business reports:  FORT WORTH—American Eagle Airlines, the regional affiliate of American Airlines, is replacing all of its ATR turboprop aircraft operating from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.


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$162 Million B-1 Texas Air Base Training Contract Awarded | abil_txbz, wicfal_txbz, dyess, sheppard, air force, afb, Ellsworth, SD,
$162 Million B-1 Texas Air Base Training Contract Awarded

Texas Business reports: A Maryland firm won a $162 million contract to support bomber training at two Texas Air Force bases, the U.S. Department of Defense announced.


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Ohio Firm Wins $997 Million Contract To Overhaul Engines At Corpus Christi Army Depot

Texas Business reports:  An Ohio firm won a $937 million contract to support the Corpus Christi Army helicopter engine repair and overhauls, the U.S. Department of Defense announced.    

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Amarillo Firm Wins $33.3 Million Order For Osprey Avionics Support

Texas Business reports: An Amarillo firm won a $33.3 million order to work on Osprey avionics.


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Amarillo Firm Wins $34.4 Million Aircraft Control Contract Change

Texas Business reports:  An Amarillo firm won a $34.4 million contract change on Osprey flight controls, the U.S. Department of Defense. 

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Blackland Group LLC Buys Prikos & Becker Tool Company

 Texas Business reports:  DALLAS—Dallas-based private equity firm, Blackland Group added to its aerospace component manufacturing platform, Kessington Holdings, LP  acquiring Prikos & Becker Tool Company.

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Fort Worth Firm Wins $600 Million Contract To Provide Oman Fighter Jets

Texas Business reports:  A Fort Worth firm won a $600 million contract to provide jet fighter aircraft to Oman, according to the U.S. Department of Defense. 

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Southwest Airlines Will Become Launch Customer for the New Boeing 737 Max Aircraft

Texas Business reports:  DALLAS—Southwest Airlines plans to team up with its longtime partner to become the launch customer of Boeing's new 737 MAX aircraft.

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Sabre Airline Solutions Powers Ethiopian Airlines' Alliance Entry

Texas Business reports:  SOUTHLAKE—Sabre Airline Solutions, the aviation industry's largest software-as-a-service provider, delivered a number of new capabilities to Ethiopian Airlines to enable its entrance into the Star Alliance airline network.


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Fort Worth Firm Wins $13.9 Million Military Contract Change

Texas Business reports:  A Fort Worth firm won a $13.9 million contract change for systems engineering for the Huey Helicopter program, the U.S. Department of Defense announced. 

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Forth Worth Firm Wins $4 Billion Military Aircraft Contract Change

Texas Business reports:  A Fort Worth firm wo a $4 billion modification to a contract for military jet fighter aircraft, according to the U.S. Department of Defense.

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AvStar Aviation Group Forms Alliance For Florida-Caribbean Passenger and Freight Markets

Texas Business reports: HOUSTON—AvStar Aviation Group Inc. announced that its wholly owned subsidiary Twin Air Calypso Limited Inc. formed an alliance with Berry Aviation Inc. (Berry Aviation) of San Marcos, Texas.

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Fort Worth Firm Wins $32.4 Morocco Jet Fighter Contract

Texas Business reports: A Fort Worth firm won a $32.4 million contract to supply jet fighters to Morocco, according to the U.S. Department of Defense. 

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Fort Worth Firm Wins $835 Million Iraqi Jet Fighter Contract

Texas Business reports: A Fort Worth firm won an $835 million contract to supply jet fighters to Iraq.

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JetBlue Airways To Launch DFW-Boston Service

Texas Business reports:  DFW AIRPORT—Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport today announced JetBlue Airways will serving DFW with three daily flights to Boston Logan International Airport, starting next May. 

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American Airlines and OpenSkies Sign New Codeshare Agreement

Texas Business reports:  FORT WORTH—Despite bankruptcy, American Airlines continues to make travel deals. 

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Hurst Firm Wins $10.5 Million Army Chopper Contract

Texas Business reports: A Fort Worth area firm won a $10.5 million contract for an army helicopter, the U.S. Department of Defense announced.


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United Inaugurates Houston-Lagos Flights

Texas Business reports:  HOUSTON—United Continental Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: UAL) started  daily scheduled passenger service between Texas and Africa with new nonstop flights between Houston and Lagos, Nigeria. 

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American Airlines Chooses Airbus A319, A321 Variants as Part of Its Fleet Transformation Plan

Texas Business reports:  FORT WORTH—American Airlines selected the Airbus A319 and A321 variants to be a part of its A320 family fleet order, which was announced in July 2011.

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Boeing 787 Dreamliner Completes Change Incorporation in San Antonio

Texas Business reports:  The first Boeing 787 Dreamliner to undergo change incorporation work in San Antonio returned to Everett, Washington. 

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American Airlines, TWU Dispatcher ReachTentative Agreement

Texas Business reports:  FORT WORTH—American Airlines and the Transport Workers Union have reached a tentative agreement in principle for the Dispatcher workgroup.

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American Airlines and Qantas Receive Final Approval to Launch Joint Business Agreement

Texas Business reports:  FORT WORTH, Texas and SYDNEY—American Airlines and Qantas Airways today welcomed the U.S. Department of Transportation's final approval of the airlines' trans-Pacific joint business agreement (JBA), which will allow the carriers to coordinate services between the United States, Australia and New Zealand.

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Austin airport receives latest Advanced Imaging Technology machines for passenger screening   | aust_txbz, AIT, scanning, passenger screening, Bergstrom, airport, international,
Austin airport receives latest Advanced Imaging Technology machines for passenger screening

Texas Business reports:  AUSTIN—Earlier this week, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport received its first Advanced Imaging Technology (AIT) machine for passenger screening.


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Bell Helicopter and CCAD Deliver First A2D Kiowa Warrior to the United States Army   | corp_chr_txbz, Bell Helicopter, OH-58D, Kiowa Warrior, Wartime Replacement, Michael Morgan,
Bell Helicopter and CCAD Deliver First A2D Kiowa Warrior to the United States Army
Texas Business reports:  CORPUS CHRSTI—Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company, in partnership with Corpus Christi Army Depot and the Armed Scout Helicopter Project Management Office, delivered the first OH-58D Kiowa Warrior Wartime Replacement Aircraft to the United States Army.  Full Story »
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Arlington Firm Hits $469.5 Million Defense Contract Home Run

Texas Business reports:  On the eve of the World Series opening in Arlington, an Arlington firm won a $469.5 million contract to for fighter jet training, the U.S. Department of Defense announced.


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Fort Worth Firm Wins $7.2 Million F-22 Contract Change

Texas Business reports:  A Fort Worth firm won a $7.2 million contract change to work on fighter jets,  according to the U.S. Department of Defense.

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Waco Firm Wins $112 Million Contract Change  | wac_txbz, L-3, L3, reconnaisance, DOD, defense, military,
Waco Firm Wins $112 Million Contract Change

Texas Business reports: A Waco firm won a $112 million contract change to a defense contract, the U.S. Department of Defense announced.


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Bell Helicopter Kiowa Warrior Proves Manned, Unmanned Capability During Army Tests   | dal_ftw_txbz, Bell Helicopter, aviation platform, Textron, Kiowa,
Bell Helicopter Kiowa Warrior Proves Manned, Unmanned Capability During Army Tests

Texas Business reports:  FORT WORTH—Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company  announced   its OH 58 Kiowa Warrior successfully demonstrated  several ground breaking capabilities that will enable interoperability among  multiple aviation platforms, such as manned and unmanned vehicles.


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Austin Firm To Build $19.4 Million Military Drone Hangar

Texas Business reports:  An Austin firm won a $19.4 million contract to design and build a aerial drone hangar, the U.S. Department of Defense announced. 


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Lockheed Wins $7.3 Million Contract Change For Utah Fighter Jet Depot Support
Texas Business reports:  A Fort Worth firm won a $7.3 million contract change for fighter jet depot support in Utah. Full Story »
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Fort Worth Firm Wins $48.8 Million Military LearJet Support Contract
Texas Business reports:  A Fort Worth firm won a $48.8 million contract change for military LearJet support, the U.S. Department of Defense announced. Full Story »
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Fort Worth Firm Wins $187 Million F-35 Contract Change
Texas Business reports:  A Fort Worth firm won a $187 million contract change for F-35 support, the U.S. Department of Defense announced.   Full Story »
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Denton Firm Wins $11.7 Million Deal To Provide Foreign Military Flight Training

Texas Business reports: A Denton firm won an $11.7 million contract to provide military flight training to foreign countries.


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Fort Worth Firm Wins $24.3 Million Contract Change For Jet Fighter Support
Texas Business reports:  A Fort Worth firm won a $24.3 million contract change for jet fighter support, according to the U.S. Department of Defense. Full Story »
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Bell Helicopter SEP programs finish 13 years of “on time” performance for Army Kiowa Warrior   | dal_ftw_txbz, Bell Helicopter, Textron, Kiowa Warrior, SEP, Robert Grigsby, Amy Tedford,
Bell Helicopter SEP programs finish 13 years of “on time” performance for Army Kiowa Warrior

Texas Business reports:  FORT WORTH—Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company and the U.S. Army Armed Scout Helicopter program office announced today the completion of the final Safety Enhancement Program (SEP) OH-58D delivered to the Army as part of the Kiowa Warrior refresh program.


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Fort Worth Firm Wins $10 Million To Up Grade Huey Helicopters

Texas Business reports:  A Fort Worth firm won a $10 million order to upgrade H-1 helicopters, the U.S. Department of Defense announced. 

 
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Fort Worth Firm Wins $36 Million Contract For Pilot Training, Aircraft Maintenance

Texas Business reports:  A Fort Worth firm won a $36 million contract to supply aircraft maintenance and pilot training, the U.S. Department of Defense announced.


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High-Tech Helicopter Helmet $9.4 Million Contract Increase For Fort Worth Firm
Texas Business reports:  A Fort Worth firm won a $9.4 million change to a contract for high tech tracking helmets, the U.S. Department of Defense announced. Full Story »
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F-35 Program Completes Static Structural Testing

Texas Business reports:  FORT WORTH—Lockheed Martin's F-35 program successfully completed static structural testing, achieving one of five milestones established by the Joint Program Office for 2011.

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Denton Firm Wins $10 Million Contract Change To Maintain Military Choppers
Texas Business reports:  A Denton firm recently received a $10 million contract change to maintain military helicopters, according to the U.S. Department of Defense.  Full Story »
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Amarillo Wins $8 Million Contract Modification For Navy Aircraft Upgrade
Texas Business reports:  An Amarillo firm won an $8 million contract modification for Navy aircraft upgrades, the U.S. Department of Defense announced. Full Story »
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Fort Worth Firm Wins $9.4 Million F-35 Instrument Contract Modification

Texas Business reports: A Fort Worth firm won a $9.4 modification to a contract for F-35 flight instrumentation.


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Houston-Area Firm To Provide Military Charter Ship

Texas Business reports:  A Houston-area business won an $11 million contract to supply a charter ship to the Navy, the U.S. Department of Defense announced.

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Asian freight carrier begins flights from DFW to Shanghai

Texas Business reports:  DFW AIRPORT—DFW International Airport welcomed the first of what will be three Air China Cargo freighter flights a week, bringing DFW additional cargo lift capability to Shanghai and a new connection to what officials say is a strategically important destination. 


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Bell Helicopter Receives $12.5 Million Repair Contract
Texas Business reports:  A Hurst firm won a $12.5 million contract to provide repair work on aircraft, the U.S. Department of Defense announced. Full Story »
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Spirit Airlines Launches New Service from DFW International Airport to Chicago O'Hare
Texas Business reports:  DFW AIRPORT—Spirit Airlines today launched its inaugural flights between DFW International Airport and Chicago O’Hare International Airport with the arrival of flight 903. Full Story »
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Lockheed Martin to Provide Training Services for the U.S. Air Force C-5 Program

Texas Business reports:  Lockheed Martin received a $5.8 million one-year contract from FlightSafety Services Corporation to manage C-5 aircrew training at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, and provide logistical support for six other training locations.


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L-3 Wins $12 Million DOD Airship Sensor Contract

 Texas Business reports:  A Greenville firm won a $12 million contract to provide support for the Blue Devil 2 airship, the U.S. Department of Defense announced.

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Despite $65 Billion Investment, World’s Most Costly Jet Still Grounded | dal_ftw_txbz, Lockheed, F22, F-22, F35, F-35,
Despite $65 Billion Investment, World’s Most Costly Jet Still Grounded

The most expensive fighter jet ever built, the U.S.’s F-22, has not only sat on the sidelines in Iraq, Afghanistan and Libya—the entire fleet has been grounded indefinitely since early May due to a problem that’s caused some mysterious symptoms for pilots.

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Fort Worth Firm Wins $9.8 Million F-22 Root-Cause Analysis Contract

Texas Business reports:  A Fort Worth firm won a $9.8 million contract to do jet fighter maintenance, the U.S. Department of Defense announced. 

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San Antonio Firm To Participate in $10 Million Suborbital Flight Contract   | sanant_txbz, XCOR, Southwest Research Institute, NASA,
San Antonio Firm To Participate in $10 Million Suborbital Flight Contract

Texas Business reports:  A San Antonio firm will participate in NASA contracts for payload services.


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Amarillo Firm Wins $34.1 Million Order To Upgrade Tiltrotor Aircraft Trainers

Texas Business reports:  An Amarillo firm won a $34.1 million order to upgrade CV-22 training devices, the U.S. Department of Defense announced.


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Fort Worth Firm Wins Half-Billion For Lightning II Aircraft | dal_ftw_txbz, CTOL, VTOL, Italy,
Fort Worth Firm Wins Half-Billion For Lightning II Aircraft

Texas Business reports:  A Fort Worth firm won a half-billion contract for Lightning II aircraft, the U.S. Department of Defense announced.


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Bell Boeing Submits V-22 Osprey Multiyear II Contract Proposal | Bell Boeing, Osprey V-22, Textron,
Bell Boeing Submits V-22 Osprey Multiyear II Contract Proposal

Texas Business reports: The Bell Boeing V-22 Program, a strategic alliance between Bell Helicopter – Textron and the Boeing Company announced today that it has submitted its proposal to the U.S. government for a second multiyear procurement (MYP II) contract for the production and delivery of V-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft.  


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Arlington Firm Wins $21.2 Million Contract To Provide F-16 Training Systems

Texas Business reports:  An Arlington firm won a $21.2 million contract to provide jet fighter mission training.


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Arlington Firm to Provide Jet Fighter Training Systems To Pakistan   | dal_ftw_txbz, DOD, Pakistan, F16, F-16, ATS, L-3, L3,

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Arlington Firm to Provide Jet Fighter Training Systems To Pakistan

Texas Business reports:  Despite the worsening relations between the U.S. and Pakistan over the death of Osama Bin Laden and ensuing revelations, an Arlington firm won a $20 million contract to provide an air training system to support the Pakistan air force, the U.S. Department of Defense announced.  


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Greenville Firm Wins $16.8 Million Aircraft Deployment Contract | dal_ftw_txbz, Greenville, Spartan, military transport, military cargo plane,
Greenville Firm Wins $16.8 Million Aircraft Deployment Contract

Texas Business reports:  A Greenville firm won a $16.8 million contract to provide labor to deploy military cargo aircraft, the U.S. Department of Defense announced.

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AMR Corporation Announces Largest Aircraft Order in History With Boeing and Airbus   | dal_ftw_txbz, AMR,
AMR Corporation Announces Largest Aircraft Order in History With Boeing and Airbus

Texas Business reports:  FORT WORTH—AMR Corporation, the parent company of American Airlines and American Eagle, today announced landmark agreements with Airbus and Boeing that will allow it to replace and transform American's narrowbody fleet over five years and solidify its fleet plan into the next decade.


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Fort Worth Firm Wins $92 Million Naval Test Wing Aircraft Support Contract | dal_ftw_txbz, Naval Air Warfare, military, contract, DOD, Naval Test Wing Atlantic, DynCorp,
Fort Worth Firm Wins $92 Million Naval Test Wing Aircraft Support Contract

Texas Business reports:  A Fort Worth firm won a $92 million contract to provide support for Naval Test Wing Atlantic aircraft.


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Arlington Firm Wins $22.3 Million Contract To Upgrade Canadian Air Force Training System | L-3, CF-18, dal_ftw_txbz, Canada, Canadian Air Force,

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Arlington Firm Wins $22.3 Million Contract To Upgrade Canadian Air Force Training System

Texas Business reports:  An Arlington firm won a $22.3 million contract to upgrade the Canadian Air Force training system, the U.S. Department of Defense announced.


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American Airlines to Co-locate With oneworld and Joint Business Partner, Japan Airlines, in Downtown Shanghai | dal_ftw_txbz, American Airlines, AMR, JAL, Shanghai, Huaihai Plaza, Victor Lee, China, Tokyo, Narita International, Pacific joint Business, Hongqiao, Dong International, Haneda Airport,
American Airlines to Co-locate With oneworld and Joint Business Partner, Japan Airlines, in Downtown Shanghai

Texas Business reports:  American Airlines today announced that it relocated its sales and marketing offices to Shanghai.


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Fort Worth Firm Wins $46.1 Million Contract Increase for Jet Fighters | dal_ftw_txbz, Lockheed Martin, F-35, El Segundo, Warton, England, Orlando, Florida, Nashua, New Hampshire, Naval Air Systems, Patuxent, Maryland,
Fort Worth Firm Wins $46.1 Million Contract Increase for Jet Fighters
Texas Business reports:  A Fort Worth firm received a $46.1 million increase to a fighter jet contract, the U.S. Department of Defense announced. Full Story »
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Northrop Grumman Delivers F-35 Center Fuselage for Royal Netherlands Air Force | dal_ftw_txbz, Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, The Netherlands, Air Force, fuselage, F-35, CTOL, STOL,

The first F-35 Joint Strike Fighter center fuselage for the Royal Netherlands Air Force prepares to leave Northrop Grumman Corporation's manufacturing center in Palmdale, Calif., for Lockheed Martin in Ft. Worth, Texas.
Northrop Grumman Delivers F-35 Center Fuselage for Royal Netherlands Air Force

Texas Business reports: FORT WORTH—Northrop Grumman Corporation  has delivered to prime contractor Lockheed Martin Company the first center fuselage of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter for the Netherlands.


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Denton Firm Wins $13.9 Million T-38 Support Contract | dal_ftw_txbz, Northrop, T38, T-38, NASA, USAF, Air Force, supersonic, jet trainer, USN, F-5, NATO, Denton, DOD, MI Support Services,

A U.S. Air Force Northrop T-38A-65-NO Talon aircraft from 560th Flying Training Squadron, Randolph AFB flying over the Texas countryside. Photo by SSGT Jeffrey Allen, USAF.
Denton Firm Wins $13.9 Million T-38 Support Contract
Texas Business reports: A Denton firm won a $13.9 million contract to support and maintain T-38 aircraft, the U.S. Department of Defense announced.  Full Story »
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Bell Helicopter’s OH-58 Block II proves 6k95 “High, Hot” performance | dal_ftw_txbz, Bell Helicopter, Textron, OH-58, Jeff Lowinger, Honeywell, Mike Gleason, Block II,
Bell Helicopter’s OH-58 Block II proves 6k95 “High, Hot” performance

Texas Business reports:  FORT WORTH—Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company  announced today its OH-58 Block II demonstrator successfully proved hover out of ground effect performance that exceeds the maximum gross aircraft weight of 5,500 lbs at 6k95 during test flights conducted in Colorado.


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Waco Firm Wins Half-Billion Contract To Support Nation's Missile Defense | wac_txbz, L-3,
Waco Firm Wins Half-Billion Contract To Support Nation's Missile Defense

Texas Business reports:  A Waco firm won a $537.9 million contract to support the nation's Missile Defense Program, the U.S. Department of Defense announced today. 


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New York Firm Lands Engine Servicing Contract With Southwest Airlines 737s | dal_ftw_txbz, 737, Johnson City, New York, BAE, FADEC, full authority digital engine control, Ehtisham SWiddiqui, Larry Mabry, Southwest Airlines, CFM56, Boeing,
New York Firm Lands Engine Servicing Contract With Southwest Airlines 737s

Texas Business reports:  No one flies more 737 jets than Southwest Airlines. So any contract with any component of that companies fleet is sure to be lucrative. 

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Norway Approves Funding of Lockheed Martin F-35 Training Jets | dal_ftw_txbz, Lockheed Martin, f-35, Lightning II, Norway, F-16, Tom Burbage, Norwegian parliament, partner country,

F-35C at Paris Air Show.
Norway Approves Funding of Lockheed Martin F-35 Training Jets

Texas Business reports:  Fort Worth—The Norwegian parliament unanimously approved the funding of four Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II training jets to begin fulfilling Norway's future air-combat capability requirements.


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Lockheed Martin F-35 Program Flight Test Update | dal_ftw_txbz, Lockheed Martin, F35, F-35, STOVL, CTOL, DOD, defense, military,
Lockheed Martin F-35 Program Flight Test Update

Texas Business reports: FORT WORTH—Overall, the F-35 program remains ahead of the overall goals for test flights and test points year-to-date. Through May 31, the program accomplished 378 flights versus a plan of 297 and accomplished 3,342 test points against a plan of 2,217.

 

 

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American Eagle Launches Nonstop Service to Central Nebraska From Dallas/Fort Worth | dal_ftw_txbz, American Eagle, Nebraska, Central Nebraska, Grand Island, Embraer, Embraer jet, Gary Foss, DFW, GRI,
American Eagle Launches Nonstop Service to Central Nebraska From Dallas/Fort Worth
Texas Business reports:  Fort Worth—American Eagle Airlines, the regional affiliate of American Airlines, today launched new nonstop service from Central Nebraska Regional Airport in Grand Island, Neb., to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.  Full Story »
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Third F-35 Carrier Variant Flies to NAS Patuxent River | dal_ftw_txbz, f35, f-35, Lockheed Martin, Dan Canin, Dog Canin, NAS, NAS Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base, F-35 Lightning II, CF-3, Patuxent River, Maryland,
Third F-35 Carrier Variant Flies to NAS Patuxent River

Texas Business reports:  Fort Worth—Lockheed Martin delivered its third F-35 Lightning II carrier variant aircraft, known as CF-3, to its primary test site at Naval Air Station (NAS) Patuxent River, Maryland.


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Fort Worth Firm wins $7.2 Million Modification On H-1 Upgrades | dal_ftw_txbz, H-1 Upgrades, DOD, Defense, military, AH-1Z, UH-1Y, Venom, Viper, SuperCobra, UH-1N, Twin Hueys, Bell Helicopter, Textron,
Fort Worth Firm wins $7.2 Million Modification On H-1 Upgrades
Texas Business reports:  A Fort Worth firm won a $7.2 million modification to a standing contract on the H-1 Upgrades Program, the U.S. Department of Defense announced. The H-1 upgrade program is the United States Marine Corps's program to develop the AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom to replace its aging fleets of AH-1W SuperCobras and UH-1N Twin Hueys. Full Story »
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McKinney Firm To Sell Used Beechcraft Airliners To Egypt | dal_ftw_txbz, beechcraft, Ratheon, DOD, defense, military, Arab Republic of Egypt, Egypt, U.S. Army, Contracting Command, AMCOM, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama,
McKinney Firm To Sell Used Beechcraft Airliners To Egypt
Texas Business reports:  A McKinney firm won a $24 million contract to provide two used Beechcraft airliners to Egypt, the U.S. Department ofDefense announced. Full Story »
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Austin Firm Wins $14.2 Million Contract To Build Texas Warbird Facilities | aust_txbz, corp_chr_txbz, sanant_txbz, Goliad, T-6, warbird, PM2i, Texan, T-6 Texan, Naval Air Station, North American Aviation, British Commonwealth, AT-6, SNJ, Harvard, Outlying Landing Field, Haval Facilities Engineering, Jacksonville, Florida,

An original T-6A Texan aircraft, right, flies with the new U.S. Air Force T-6 aircraft during the 2007 Randolph Air Force Base (AFB) Air Show at Randolph AFB, Texas, Nov. 4, 2007. Location: Randolph Air Force Base
Austin Firm Wins $14.2 Million Contract To Build Texas Warbird Facilities
Texas Business reports:  An Austin firm won a $14 million order to build operational sites for T-6 trainer aircraft in Corpus Christi. Full Story »
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Houston-area Firm Wins $49.9 Million Contract To Relocate USAF Engine Test Facilities | hou_txbz, Aztec Inc., Stafford, T-9 Noise Suppressors, TF33, J57, J79, F100, F101, f110, Aviano Airbase, Italy, Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma,
Houston-area Firm Wins $49.9 Million Contract To Relocate USAF Engine Test Facilities

Texas Business reports: A Stafford company won a $49.9 million contract to relocate three aircraft engine testing facilities, the U.S. Department of Defense announced.


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Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport Traffic Decreases From Last Year | kil_tem_fth_txbz, Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport, enplanements, deplanements, air traffic,
Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport Traffic Decreases From Last Year

Texas Business reports:  The total air traffic through April 2011 declined from last year’s figures, according to information posted by the Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport.


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Final F-35 Flight Test Aircraft Completes First Flight | dal_ftw_txbz, f-35 lightning, cf-3, NAS Patuxent River, Maryland,
Final F-35 Flight Test Aircraft Completes First Flight
Texas Business reports: Fort Worth--The final F-35 Lightning II flight test aircraft, a carrier variant designated CF-3, launches from Naval Air Station (NAS) Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base on May 21 on the way to completing its first test flight. Full Story »
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Fort Worth Firm Wins $49 Million Contract For Military Aircraft Retrofits | dal_ftw_txbz, DOD, defense, military, Marietta, Georgia, Seattle, Washington, Wright-patterson, Lockheed, Lockheed Martin,
Fort Worth Firm Wins $49 Million Contract For Military Aircraft Retrofits

Texas Business reports:  A Fort Worth firm won a $49 million contract to due retrofits for U.S. Air Force aircraft, the U.S. Department of Defense announced.


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Qantas Airways Begins DFW International Service to Sydney and Brisbane, Australia | dfw, dal_ftw_txbz, Quantas, John Travolota, Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, Boeing 747-400, Qantas, Sydney, Australia, Jeff Fegan, Kim Beazley, Wally R. Mariani,
Qantas Airways Begins DFW International Service to Sydney and Brisbane, Australia

Texas Business reports:  Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport welcomed the inaugural Qantas Airways flight from Sydney, Australia to Dallas-Fort Worth.


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Second F-35C Carrier Variant Flies to NAS Patuxent River | dal_ftw_txbz, Lockheed, Lockheed Martin, Matt Taylor, Lt. Col. Matt Taylor, Naval Air Station, NAS, Patuxent River, Maryland, F-35C, STOVL, Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base, CF-2,

Lockheed Martin photo by David Drais
Second F-35C Carrier Variant Flies to NAS Patuxent River

Texas Business reports:  The second F-35C Lightning II carrier variant arrives at Naval Air Station (NAS) Patuxent River, Maryland.

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Southwest Airlines and AMFA Appearance Techs Reach Tentative Agreement | dal_ftw_txbz, aviation, Southwest Airlines, workforce,
Southwest Airlines and AMFA Appearance Techs Reach Tentative Agreement

 Texas Business reports:  Dallas—Southwest Airlines and the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA), who represent the carrier's approximately 260 Appearance Techs, are proud to announce the parties have reached a tentative agreement on a new six-year contract that becomes amendable February 2015.


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DFW International Airport Launches First Major Construction Phase of $1.9 Billion Terminal Renewal and Improvement Program | dal_ftw_txbz, DFW, DFW International Airport, Terminal Renewal and Improvement Program, Jeff Fegan, Betty Culbreath,
DFW International Airport Launches First Major Construction Phase of $1.9 Billion Terminal Renewal and Improvement Program
Texas Business reports:  DFW International Airport has launched the first major construction phase of its $1.9 billion Terminal Renewal and Improvement Program (TRIP), a seven-year renovation of the Airport's four original terminals which originally opened with DFW in 1974. Full Story »
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Lockheed Martin F-35 Program Flight Test Update | dal_ftw_txbz, lockheed martin, f35, patuxent River, Maryland, LRIP, Low Rate Initial Production, U.S. Air Force, Air Force, USAF, Edwards Air Force Base, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, Lightning II, Stealth,
Lockheed Martin F-35 Program Flight Test Update

Texas Business reports:  Fort Worth—Since the last F-35 flight test program update issued March 31, Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II aircraft have conducted 125 test flights, bringing the total number of flights for the year to 331.


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First F-35A Destined for Eglin AFB Completes First Flight | F-35A, production aircraft, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, Naval Air Station, Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base, Lockheed Martin, test pilot, Bill Gigliotti, AF-8, pilot training, maintainer training,
First F-35A Destined for Eglin AFB Completes First Flight
Texas Business reports:  The first F-35A production aircraft that will be delivered to Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., later this year takes off from Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base on Friday, May 6, with Lockheed Martin test pilot Bill Gigliotti at the controls.
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March 2011 Passenger & Air Cargo traffic at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | aust_txbz, Austin-Bergstrom, air traffic, passenger traffic, cargo air traffic,
March 2011 Passenger & Air Cargo traffic at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

Texas Business reports:  Total passenger at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport increased significantly compared to a year ago, while cargo air traffic fell.


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Lockheed Martin Delivers First USAF Production F-35 Lightning II | dal_ftw_txbz, lockheed, f35, USAF, Lockheed Martin, Lightning II, stealth fighters, Edwards Air Force Base, flight testing, Larry Lawson, AF-7,
Lockheed Martin Delivers First USAF Production F-35 Lightning II

Texas Business reports:  Fort Worth—The U.S. Air Force has accepted into its fleet the first of a planned 1,763 production-model Lockheed Martin  F-35 Lightning II stealth fighters.

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Sprint Airlines Initiates DFW Service | dal_ftw_txbz, DFW International Airport, Sprint Airlines, Fort Lauderdale, Las Vegas,
Sprint Airlines Initiates DFW Service

Texas Business reports:  DFW International Airport  announced that Spirit Airlines has initiated twice-daily nonstop service from Dallas/Fort Worth to Fort Lauderdale along with twice-daily nonstop service to Las Vegas.


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American Eagle Traffic Increase | American Eagle, dal_ftw_txbz, traffic increase, airlines,
American Eagle Traffic Increase

Texas Business reports:  Fort Worth—American Eagle reported an April traffic increase of 12.2 percent year over year as capacity increased 12.4 percent. April load factor was 72.4 percent, a decrease of 0.1 points compared to the same period last year.

 

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Texas Aircraft Expo Announces Summer Schedule | hou_txbz, sugar land, KSGR, Texas Aircraft Expo,KGTU, aust_txbz, Georgetown Municipal Airport, Addison Airport, KADS, McKinney, T31, Aero county Airport, dal_Ftw, txbz,
Texas Aircraft Expo Announces Summer Schedule

Texas Business reports:  A consortium of new aircraft manufacturers, tax experts and lenders have announced this year's schedule for the Texas Aircraft Expo.  Each event  showcases numerous general aviation products, services and solutions in one location.

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Pilot Has Final Say Over Helicopter Landing, AG Tells Navarro Sheriff & Navarro Mills Fire Chief | wac_txbz, Navarro County, Navarro Mills, district attorney, sheriff's department, fire chief, helicopter pilot, serious vehicle accident, command authority,
Pilot Has Final Say Over Helicopter Landing, AG Tells Navarro Sheriff & Navarro Mills Fire Chief

Texas Business reports:  After a dispute over a helicopter landing between the Navarro County Sheriff’s Department and the Navarro Mills Volunteer Fire Department, they turned to the Texas Attorney General office to see who was right.  Both are wrong, said the Texas Attorney General in an opinion issued today. Only the helicopter pilot has final authority over where to land.


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American Airlines Becomes the First North American Airline to Test Streaming Inflight Entertainment | internet, aviation, Gogo, Aircell, inflight video, American Airlines, domestic airlines, Rob Friedman, Ash ElDifrawi,
American Airlines Becomes the First North American Airline to Test Streaming Inflight Entertainment

Texas Business reports:  American Airlines claims to be the first North American airline to begin testing the new inflight streaming video.


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Brookshire Firm Wins $9 Million Gearbox Contract | Brookshire, C-5, C5, C-5 aircraft, gearbox, gearbox assembly, C-5 gearbox assembly, Thomas Instrument, hou_txbz,
Brookshire Firm Wins $9 Million Gearbox Contract
Texas Business reports:  A Brookshire firm won a $9 million contract to provide gear box assemblies for military transport aircraft, the U.S. Department of Defense announced. Full Story »
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Second F-35C Completes Inaugural Flight | dal_ftw_txbz, lockheed martin, F35C, F-35C,  F-35C Lightning II, Naval Air Station, NAS, Bill Gigliotti,
Second F-35C Completes Inaugural Flight

Texas Business reports:  Fort Worth—The second  F-35C Lightning II carrier variant takes off on its first flight from Naval Air Station (NAS) Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base Friday, April 29.


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San Antonio Firm Wins $11.3 Million Contract To Provide Tanker Aircraft Engine Assemblies | sanant_txbz, KC-135, Stratotanker, Chromalloy Component, refueling tanker, KC-97,
San Antonio Firm Wins $11.3 Million Contract To Provide Tanker Aircraft Engine Assemblies

Texas Business reports:  A San Antonio firm won a $11.3 million contract to provide engine assemblies for tanker refueling aircraft, the U.S. Department of Defense announced.  


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 Allied Pilots Association Supports Changes to Address Controller Fatigue, Urges Reforms for Pilots | dal_ftw_txbz, Allied Pilots Association, American Airlines, FAA, air Traffic controllers, fatigue, NTSB, Dave Bates,
Allied Pilots Association Supports Changes to Address Controller Fatigue, Urges Reforms for Pilots

Texas Business reports:  Fort Worth—The Allied Pilots Association (APA), certified collective bargaining agent for the 11,000 pilots of American Airlines, expressed support for the decision by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to institute changes in air traffic controller staffing and scheduling in an effort to alleviate fatigue, and urged similar regulatory reforms to commercial pilot scheduling practices.


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Mississippi Firm Wins $51 Million Contract To Support Corpus Christi Aircraft Production | corp_chr_txbz, L-3 Communications, Madison, Mississippi, Corpus Christi Army Depot,
Mississippi Firm Wins $51 Million Contract To Support Corpus Christi Aircraft Production

Texas Business reports:  A Mississippi firm won a $84 million in contracts to provide support to aircraft production in Corpus Christi, the U.S. Department of Defense.


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Waco Firm Wins $84.4 Million Order Modification For Navy Aircraft Support | wac_txbz, Waco, U.S. Navy, L-3, L-3 Communications, L3, airframe, phase depot, depot maintenance, Naval Air Systems, Patuxent River, Maryland, Greenville, South Carolina, communications,
Waco Firm Wins $84.4 Million Order Modification For Navy Aircraft Support

Texas Business reports:  A Waco firm won a $84.4 million modification to an ongoing contract for aircraft support for the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Department of Defense announced today. 

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American Airlines Seeks to Increase Presence in Brazil   | dal_ftw_txbz, American Airlines, Brazil, Manaus, Brasilia, Belo Horizonte, Miami, Will Ris,
American Airlines Seeks to Increase Presence in Brazil

Texas Business reports:  Fort Worth—American Airlines filed an application with the U.S. Department of Transportation for the right to fly 10 additional U.S. – Brazil weekly frequencies that it will use to add service from its Miami hub.


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Johnson Space Center To Buy $500,000 Worth of Flight Helmets | Johnson Space Center, Lyndon B. Johnson, NASA, flight helmet, high altitude, high altitude flight helmet, David Clark Company, Worcester, Massachussetts, B-57, Canberra, Electric Canberra, England,

Martin B-57A
Johnson Space Center To Buy $500,000 Worth of Flight Helmets

Texas Business reports:  The Johnson Space Center awarded a contract worth more than a half million for flight helmets for an aircraft designed in the early 1950s.


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American Airlines Will Resume Service to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport Monday (August 25) | dal_ftw_txbz, American Airlines, St. Louis, Lambert, Lambert-St. Louis, International Airport, concourse D, Admirals Club,
American Airlines Will Resume Service to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport Monday (August 25)

Texas Business reports:  Fort Worth—American Airlines will resume service at Lambert-St. Louis International Airport beginning Monday, April 25.


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Amarillo Firm Wins $6.9 Million Osprey Simulation Software Contract | amar_txbz, DOD, defense, Bell-Boeing, CV-22, simulation, software, VTOL, math model software,
Amarillo Firm Wins $6.9 Million Osprey Simulation Software Contract
Texas Business reports:  An Amarillo firm won a $6.9 million contract to install and test Osprey simulations software, the U.S. Department of Defense announced. Full Story »
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Hurst Firm Wins $105 Million Order Change For Helicopter Transmissions | dal_ftw_txbz, hurst, bell helicopter, textron, transmissions, Troop Aviation, Defense Logistics, Redstone Arsenal,
Hurst Firm Wins $105 Million Order Change For Helicopter Transmissions

Texas Business reports:  A Hurst firm won a $105 million modification to a standing order to provide helicopter transmissions to the U.S. Army.


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San Antonio Firm Wins $15.6 Million Contract to Support Navy Aircraft | sanant_txbz, M7 Aerospace, C-26, UC-35,cessna,
San Antonio Firm Wins $15.6 Million Contract to Support Navy Aircraft
Texas Business reports:  A San Antonio firm won a $15.6 million contract to support several Navy aircraft located across the planet. Full Story »
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Southwest Airlines Pilots, AirTran Pilots, and Carriers Reach Four-Party Agreement | dal_ftw_txbz, Southwest Airlines, AirTran Airways, pilot unions, ALPA, Air Line Pilots' Association, McCaskill-Bond Act, SWAPA, Southwest Airlines Pilots' Association,
Southwest Airlines Pilots, AirTran Pilots, and Carriers Reach Four-Party Agreement

Texas Business reports: The unions representing Southwest Airlines and AirTran Airways Pilots, as well as both companies signed a four-party process agreement that provides for the two pilot groups to begin their seniority integration discussions prior to legal closing of the AirTran acquisition. 

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Southwest Airlines, American Airlines Hog Nation's January 2011 Airline System Traffic | American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, U.S. Deparment of Transportation, dal_ftw_txbz,
Southwest Airlines, American Airlines Hog Nation's January 2011 Airline System Traffic
Texas Business reports:  In January, Southwest Airlines carried more total system and domestic passengers than any other U.S. airline, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics. American Airlines carried the most international passengers Full Story »
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Hurst Company To Provide $6.2 Million Army Chopper | dal_ftw_txbz, Huey II, Kazakhstan, Almaty, corp_chr_txbz, Bell Helicopter, Textron, Hurst, Redstone Arsenal,
Hurst Company To Provide $6.2 Million Army Chopper

 Texas Business reports:  A Hurst company won a $6.2 million contract to provide one Huey helicopter to the U.S. Army, the U.S. Department of  Defense announced. 


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American Airlines Files Antitrust Lawsuit Against Travelport and Orbitz | American Airlines, antitrust, Orbitz, Travelport, suppressing innovation, anticompetitive, anticompetitive conduct, injunctive relief, Expedia,
American Airlines Files Antitrust Lawsuit Against Travelport and Orbitz

Texas Business reports:  Fort Worth—American Airlines filed a civil antitrust lawsuit against Travelport LLC, and Orbitz Worldwide to stop exclusionary and anticompetitive business practices of the defendants and recover monetary damages that American has incurred as a result of these harmful actions.


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Two Lubbock Air Traffic Controllers Suspended | lub_txbz, Preston International Airport, LBB, FAA, Fort Worth Air Traffic Control Center, Randy Babbitt,
Two Lubbock Air Traffic Controllers Suspended

Texas Business reports:  The Federal Aviation Administration suspended two controllers for an incident that occurred during the early morning hours of March 29, 2011 at Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) in Lubbock. 


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Fort Worth Firm Wins $12 Million Helicopter Blade Assembly Contract | dal_ftw_txbz, bell helicopter, textron, blade assembly, blade assemblies,
Fort Worth Firm Wins $12 Million Helicopter Blade Assembly Contract
Texas Business reports:  A Fort Worth firm won a $12 million contract for blade assemblies, the U.S. Department of Defense announced. Full Story »
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Greenville Firm Wins $17.5 Million Military Transport Spare Part Contract | dal_ftw_txbz, greenville, L-3, military transport, spare parts, C27-J, Spartan, 130J, Super Hercules, Alenia, USAF,

USAF C27-J Spartan.
Greenville Firm Wins $17.5 Million Military Transport Spare Part Contract

Texas Business reports:  A Greenville firm won a $17.5 million firm to provide spare parts to U.S. Air Force transport aircraft, the U.S. Department of Defense announced.


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Southwest Airlines Reports March Traffic | dal_ftw_txbz, Southwest Airlines, ASM, RPM, air trafic, available seat miles,
Southwest Airlines Reports March Traffic

Texas Business reports:  Southwest Airlines Co. flew 7.3 billion revenue passenger miles (RPMs) in March 2011, a 9.8 percent increase from the 6.7 billion RPMs flown in March 2010.


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Lockheed Martin F-35 Flight Test Program Shows Progress in First Quarter | dal_ftw_txbz, Lockheed Martin, f-35, Lightning II, test jet, F-35B, STOVL, CTOL,

AF-1 and AF-2 Arrival at Edwards Air Force Base
Lockheed Martin F-35 Flight Test Program Shows Progress in First Quarter

Texas Business reports:  Fort Worth—Lockheed Martin  F-35 Lightning II test jets made considerable flight test progress during the first quarter of 2011, conducting 199 test flights versus a plan of 142 flights.


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McKinney Firm Shares In $40 Million U.S. Military Aircraft Maintenance Contract | dal_ftw_txbz, McKinney, Sunrise Beach Corp, K Hill and Associates, Ogden Air Logistics, Hill Air Force Base, A-10, Thunderbolt, B-2, F-16, LGM-30G, Minuteman, weapon systems,
McKinney Firm Shares In $40 Million U.S. Military Aircraft Maintenance Contract

Texas Business reports: A McKinney firm is sharing a $40 million contract with three other companies to provide aircraft maintenance in Utah and Arizona, the U.S. Department of Defense announced.


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 Amarillo Bell Boeing Wins $30 Million CV-22 Simulator Contract | Bell Boeing, CV-22, V-22, Osprey, tiltrotor, VTOL, dal_ftw_txbz, amar_txbz, special ops, special operations,
Amarillo Bell Boeing Wins $30 Million CV-22 Simulator Contract

Texas Business reports:  An Amarillo firm won a $30 million contract to provide two U.S. Air Force helicopter training devices.


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FAA Mandates Inspections for Early Models of 737 Aircraft | 737, Southwest Airlines, aviation, aircraft fuselage, metal fatigue, transportation secretary,
FAA Mandates Inspections for Early Models of 737 Aircraft

Texas Business reports:  The FAA issued an emergency directive that requires operators of specific early Boeing 737 models to conduct initial and repetitive electromagnetic inspections for fatigue damage.


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American Eagle Launches Daily Nonstop Service Between Dallas/Fort Worth and Springfield, Illinois | dal_ftw_txbz, American Eagle, Springfield, Illinois, Gary Foss, Dick Durbin, Central Illinois, Embraer, ERJ-145,
American Eagle Launches Daily Nonstop Service Between Dallas/Fort Worth and Springfield, Illinois
Texas Business reports:  Fort Worth—American Eagle Airlines, the regional affiliate of American Airlines, began nonstop service between Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) in Springfield, Illinois Full Story »
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American Airlines And Expedia Call Off Feud, Resume Business | dal_ftw_txbz, memorandum of understanding, American fares, Expedia,
American Airlines And Expedia Call Off Feud, Resume Business
Texas Business reports:  Fort Worth—American Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of AMR Corporation and Expedia Inc. called off their feud and will resume business relations. Full Story »
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Southwest Airlines Continues Inspections of 737-300 Fleet, Returns 19 Inspected Planes to Fleet So Far; Finds Cracks on Two Planes Requiring Additiona | Southwest Airlines, dal_ftw_txbz, 737-300, Flight 812, subsurface crack, NTSB, National Transportation Safety Board, Mike Van de Ven, FAA, Boeing,
Southwest Airlines Continues Inspections of 737-300 Fleet, Returns 19 Inspected Planes to Fleet So Far; Finds Cracks on Two Planes Requiring Additiona

Texas Business reports:  Southwest Airlines has provided several updates related to the ongoing inspections of a subset of its Boeing 737 fleet due to the hole that opened in an aircraft on Flight 812 which diverted to Yuma, Arizona on Friday, April 1.


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Hurst Firm Wins $10.2 Million Navy Helicopter Gearbox Contract | dal_ftw_txbz, Bell Helicopter, Textron, gearbox assembly. Defense Logistics, Philadelphia,
Hurst Firm Wins $10.2 Million Navy Helicopter Gearbox Contract
Texas Business reports:  A Hurst firm won a $10.2 million contract to supply helicopter gearbox assembly parts to the Navy, the U.S. Department of Defense announced.  Full Story »
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American Airlines and Canada's WestJet Airlines Launch Strategic Partnership | dal_ftw_txbz, American Airlines, West Jet Airlines, Canada, AA code, WS code, codeshare,
American Airlines and Canada's WestJet Airlines Launch Strategic Partnership

Texas Business reports:  American Airlines and Canada's WestJet Airlines have launched a comprehensive codeshare agreement that both airlines hope will increase business in the United States and Canada.


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AirTran Shareholders Approve Southwest Airlines' Acquisition of AirTran | dal_ftw_txbz, Airtran, Southwest Airlines, Newark, New Jersey,

outhwest Airlines Buys Airtran
AirTran Shareholders Approve Southwest Airlines' Acquisition of AirTran

Texas Business reports:  Shareholders of AirTran Holdings Inc., the parent company of AirTran Airways (AirTran), approved the proposed acquisition of AirTran by Southwest Airlines.


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Fort Worth Firm Wins $48 Million Venom & Cobra Contract | dal_ftw_txbz, amar_txbz, UH-1Y, Venom, Super Huey, Yankee, AH-1Z, Viper, Zulu Cobra, Bell Helicopter, Textron, Marine Corps, attack helicopter, utility helicopter,

Bell UH-1Y during sea trials aboard USS Bataan
Fort Worth Firm Wins $48 Million Venom & Cobra Contract

Texas Business reports:  A Fort Worth firm won a $48 million contract for parts and components of the Huey helicopter, the U.S. Department of Defense announced.


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Bell Helicopter's Cobra Gets Navy Initial Operating Capability Designation Early | dal_ftw_txbz, AH-1Z, Bell helicopter, Textron, Marine Corps, AH-1W, composite rotor, four-bladed tail, attack payload, H-1 upgrade, UH-1Y, zulu,
Bell Helicopter's Cobra Gets Navy Initial Operating Capability Designation Early

Texas Business reports:  Fort Worth—Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company,   that the U.S. Marine Corps' newest attack helicopter, the AH-1Z Cobra, achieved Initial Operating Capability ahead of schedule in February.


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Arizona Firm Received $25 Million Contract To Support Corpus Christi Army Chopper Engines | Chinook, T-55, CH-47, Redstone Arsenal, Honeywell International, Corpus Christi Army Depot, Army Contracting,
Arizona Firm Received $25 Million Contract To Support Corpus Christi Army Chopper Engines

Texas Business reports:  An Arizona firm won a $25 million contract to provide support and repair at the Corpus Christi Chinook engine depot.

 

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Boeing Begins Change Incorporation Work On 787 Dreamliner At San Antonio Site | sanant_txbz, Boeing, 787, 787 Dreamliner, change incorporation, refurbish,

Airplane #23, the first 787 Dreamliner to undergo change incorporation at Boeing's Global Services & Support site in San Antonio
Boeing Begins Change Incorporation Work On 787 Dreamliner At San Antonio Site
Texas Business reports:  Boeing  began change incorporation work on the 787 Dreamliner at Boeing’s Global Services & Support site in San Antonio this week. Full Story »
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Amarillo Firm Wins Boeing Contract To Paint 787s  | amar_txbz, Boeing 787, 787, Leading Edge, aircraft paint, livery, aircraft livery,
Amarillo Firm Wins Boeing Contract To Paint 787s

Texas Business reports:  An Amarillo firm will paint the long delayed 787s being assembled at Boeing’s South Carolina plant.


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Southwest Airlines Reports February Traffic | Southwest Airlines, Texas Business, texas business, air traffic,

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Southwest Airlines Reports February Traffic

Texas Business reports:  Southwest Airlines Co. announced the company flew 5.6 billion revenue passenger miles (RPMs) in February 2011, a 13.0 percent increase from the 5.0 billion RPMs flown in February 2010.


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Second F-35 Production Jet Takes First Flight | dal_ftw_txbz, AF-7, F-35A, Lockheed, production jet, preproduction jet, Randy Crites,

Photo by Randy Crites.
Second F-35 Production Jet Takes First Flight

Texas Business reports:  Fort Worth--AF-7, the second F-35 Lightning II production jet, takes off on its first flight Friday, March 4, from Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base.

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Long Tarmac Delays in January Down from Last Year | tarmac, delays, DOT, transportation statistics,
Long Tarmac Delays in January Down from Last Year

Texas Business reports:  The nation’s largest airlines reported only one flight in January with a tarmac delay of more than three hours, down from 20 flights in January 2010, according to the Air Travel Consumer Report released today by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT).

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Greenville Company Wins $23 Million Contract To Supply Transport Aircraft Engines & Props | dal_ftw_txbz, c-27j, Alenia, Spartan, Super Hercules, L-#, Wright-Patterson, transport plane,
Greenville Company Wins $23 Million Contract To Supply Transport Aircraft Engines & Props

Texas Business reports:  A Greenville firm won a $23 million contract for C-27J engines and propellers. 

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Lockheed Martin Flies First Production F-35 Stealth Fighter | dal_ftw_txbz, f-35A, CTOL, AF-6, Lockheed, Lockheed Martin, Bill Gigliotti, Lighting II, Edwards Air Force, AFB, U.S. Marines,
Lockheed Martin Flies First Production F-35 Stealth Fighter

 Texas Business reports:  Fort Worth—The first production model of the Lockheed Martin  F-35 Lightning II made its inaugural flight in preparation for delivery to the U.S. Air Force this spring. 

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American Eagle To Start Two Daily DFW to Montrose, Colorado For Summer Season | dal_ftw_txbz, American Eagle, Embraer, Montrose Regional, Telluride, Colorado,
American Eagle To Start Two Daily DFW to Montrose, Colorado For Summer Season

Texas Business reports:  American Eagle Airlines, the regional affiliate of American Airlines, announced seasonal nonstop service from Montrose Regional Airport in Montrose, Colorado to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, beginning June 9 through September 6.


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Southwest Airlines Confirms FAA Acceptance of Transition Plan for AirTran Airways Acquisition | dal_ftw_txbz, airtrain, southwest airlines, faa, federal aviation, Brian Hirshman,
Southwest Airlines Confirms FAA Acceptance of Transition Plan for AirTran Airways Acquisition

Texas Business reports:  The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) informed Southwest Airlines that it has accepted the carrier's transition plan to combine the operations of Dallas-based Southwest Airlines and Orlando-based AirTran Airways, following the financial close of its transaction to acquire AirTran.


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American Eagle To Add Nonstop Service To Central Nebraska From Dallas/Fort Worth | dal_ftw_txbz, American Eagle, Nebraska, Grand Island, Embraer,
American Eagle To Add Nonstop Service To Central Nebraska From Dallas/Fort Worth

Texas Business reports:  Fort Worth—American Eagle Airlines, the regional affiliate of American Airlines,  announced new nonstop service from Central Nebraska Regional Airport in Grand Island, Nebraska to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, beginning June 9. 


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American Airlines to Operate World's Only Service Between New York and Japan's Tokyo International Airport at Haneda   | dal_ftw_txbz, Haneda, JFK, DFW, Japan, Japan Airlines, Open Skies, Virasb Vahidi,
American Airlines to Operate World's Only Service Between New York and Japan's Tokyo International Airport at Haneda

Texas Business reports:  Fort Worth—American Airlines   will be the first U.S. airline to launch service between the continental United States and Tokyo's International Airport at Haneda (Haneda) since the United States and Japan signed a historic Open Skies Agreement in October 2010.


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Southwest Airlines and Teamster-Represented Stock Clerks Announce New Tentative Agreement | Southwest Airlines, Teamsters, dal_ftw_txbz, negotiations, stock clerks,
Southwest Airlines and Teamster-Represented Stock Clerks Announce New Tentative Agreement

 Texas Business reports:  Southwest Airlines and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Airlines Division, representing the carrier's stock clerks,  reached a tentative agreement for a new, five-year contract through Aug. 16, 2013.


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Arlington Wins $12.8 Million Defense Contract Change For F-16 Training Center | dal_ftw_txbz, f-16, L-3, simulators, multirole aircraft, mission training center, mtc,
Arlington Wins $12.8 Million Defense Contract Change For F-16 Training Center

 Texas Business reports:  An Arlington firm received a contract change worth $12.8 million to provide a mission training center for F-16 fighter pilots, the U.S. Department of Defense announced. 

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American Airlines Launches Android Application | dal_ftw_txbz, american airlines, android, smartphone,
American Airlines Launches Android Application

Texas Business reports:  With more than 1 million downloads of its iPhone® and iPad® applications, American Airlines continued its charge in the mobile app space with the debut of its Android™ application.


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Amarillo Firm Wins $6.5 Million Osprey Support Contract | amar_txbz, amar_txbz, dal_ftw_txbz, Cameo, Osprey, MV-22, CV-22,
Amarillo Firm Wins $6.5 Million Osprey Support Contract

Texas Business reports:  An Amarillo firm won a $6.5 million order to provide support for the Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft, the U.S. Department of Defense.


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Fort Worth Firm Wins F-22 Contract Change Worth $726 Million | F-22, dal_ftw_txbz, Boeing, raptor, fighter aircraft,
Fort Worth Firm Wins F-22 Contract Change Worth $726 Million

 Texas Business reports:  A Fort Worth company won a $726 million contract change to sustain the F-22 aircraft, the U.S. Department of Defense announced Thursday. 

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AA, American Eagle Add Flights to and from Chicago, Green Bay, Madison, Milwaukee and Pittsburgh | American Eagle, American Airlines, Super Bowl, Milwaukee, dal_ftw_txbz, dfw,
AA, American Eagle Add Flights to and from Chicago, Green Bay, Madison, Milwaukee and Pittsburgh

Texas Business reports: Airlines are ramping up for the Super Bowl as the big game continues its economic impact on the Dallas-Fort Worth area.


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KBR Wins Repair, Renovation Contract for Houston Airport System | hou_txbz, KBR, Ellington Field, Hobby Airport, Intercontinental Airport,
KBR Wins Repair, Renovation Contract for Houston Airport System

Texas Business reports:  A Houston firm won a multiyear repair contract for the city’s airports.


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FAA Proposes $1 Million Fine Against San Antonio Aerospace | sanant_txbz, San Antonio Aerospace, FAA drug testing,
FAA Proposes $1 Million Fine Against San Antonio Aerospace

Texas Business reports:  The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a civil penalty of $1,025,000 against San Antonio Aerospace LP for violating the Department of Transportation’s Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing programs.


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American Airlines Orders Two New Boeing 777-300ER Widebody Jets | dal_ftw_txbz, Boeing 777, AMR, American Airlines, 777-300ERS,
American Airlines Orders Two New Boeing 777-300ER Widebody Jets

Texas Business reports:  FORT WORTH—American Airlines, Inc. plans to buy two Boeing 777-300ERs.


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Quantas To Establish First Nonstop Passenger Service From DFW to Australia | Quantas, DFW, Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, nonstop, Brisbane, Sydney, Australia, dal_ftw_txbz,
Quantas To Establish First Nonstop Passenger Service From DFW to Australia

Texas Business reports:  Qantas Airways Ltd., the national airline of Australia, will begin nonstop service from Sydney to Dallas-Fort Worth with four flights a week starting on May 16. 


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Fort Worth Court Grants American Airlines TRO Against Sabre  | Sabre, American Airlines, ticket, TRO, Tarrant, dal_ftw_txbz,
Fort Worth Court Grants American Airlines TRO Against Sabre

 Texas Business reports:  A state district judge granted a request by American Airlines for a temporary restraining order Sabre from continuing to “bias” its display of American flights.  

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Amarillo Firm Wins $24.2 Military Support Contract | Osprey, V-22, CV-22, MV-22, Bell-Boeing, amar_txbz, dal_ftw_txbz,
Amarillo Firm Wins $24.2 Military Support Contract

Texas Business reports:  An Amarillo firm received a $24.2 million order to provide support and engineering for the Osprey military aircraft. 

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Short hauls shrink for Southwest, other airlines
Texas Business notes this story by Terry Maxon of the Dallas Morning News:  In 1990, Southwest Airlines Co.'s best route, the one with the most passengers, was one of its first routes – Dallas Love Field to Houston. Full Story »

Southwest new frequent-flier program starts March 1

Texas Business notes this story by Reuters:  Southwest Airlines said it will launch a revamped frequent-flier programme on March 1 with no blackout dates or seat restrictions.

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American Airlines, Flight Attendants End Mediated Talks Without Labor Deal

Texas Business notes this story by Ed Dutton of Bloomberg:  AMR Corp.’s American Airlines and its flight attendants failed to reach an agreement on a new contract as they finished three days of mediated talks, the first such session in almost eight months.

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D/FW Airport to contest liquor license for nearby Rick's Cabaret strip club
Texas Business notes this story by Eric Torbenson of the Dallas Morning News: Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport will contest a liquor license application for a new gentlemen’s club that is set to open in Fort Worth and near airport property.

 

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Sabre Slashes American Airlines

Texas Business notes this story by MSNBC:  Can airlines survive without online travel agents serving as a major distribution source for tickets? We're about to find out.

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Southwest Airlines plans to take delivery of 20 Boeing 737-800s airplanes starting March 2012
Texas Business notes this story by Arlene Satchell of the Sun Sentinel: Southwest Airlines recently confirmed plans to take delivery of 20 new Boeing 737-800 aircrafts starting in March 2012.

 

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Southwest Airlines Revamps Its Awards Program
Texas Business notes this story by the Los Angeles Times:  In a bid to attract more business travelers, Southwest Airlines has rolled out a revamped frequent-flyer program. Full Story »

DFW Connector construction to close two D/FW Airport access ramps till 2013
 Texas Business notes this story by Michael Lindenberger of the Dallas Morning News:  Getting to Dallas Forth Worth International Airport is about to get more complicated, thanks to the closure of two ramps to the airport until mid-2013. Full Story »

Sabre to Drop American Air as Ticket Dispute Widens
Texas Business notes this story by Mary Jane Credeur and Mary Schlangenstein of Bloomberg:  Sabre Holdings Corp., a provider of airfare data to travel agencies, will stop carrying American Airlines flight information in August as a dispute over online ticket sales escalates. Full Story »

$94 Million Of Military Helicopter Overhaul Contracts To Be Performed In Corpus Christi | apache, longbow, helicopter, Army, Boeing, corp_chr_txbz, chinook, ah-64, ch-47,
$94 Million Of Military Helicopter Overhaul Contracts To Be Performed In Corpus Christi

Texas Business reports:  A $50 million contract to overhaul the Apache weapon system and a $44 million overhaul of the Chinook weapon system will be performed in Corpus Christi, the U.S. Department of Defense announced.

 

 

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Southwest Airlines "Fee Court - Family Vacation"
Texas Business notes this story by AdWeek:  Southwest Airlines bases its new campaign on a competitive advantage that any frequent flier can appreciate—a carrier that offers fewer fees, not more.  Full Story »

Austin Firm Wins $7.1 Additional Modification For Djibouti Diner | Camp Lemmonier, Djibouti, Horn of Africa, Naval Expeditionary, Coalition force, aust_txbz,

Troops at Camp Lemmonier
Austin Firm Wins $7.1 Additional Modification For Djibouti Diner

Texas Business reports:  An Austin firm won a $7.1 million contract modification for building a dining room at a Djibouti camp installation, the U.S. Department of Defense announced.


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Fort Worth Firm Receives $13.5 Million Order For H-1 Helicopter Support  | dal_ftw_txbz, Huey, helicopter, Bell Helicopter,
Fort Worth Firm Receives $13.5 Million Order For H-1 Helicopter Support

Texas Business reports:  A Fort Worth firm won a $13.5 million order for system engineering and program management on the Navy's upgrade program for the Huey helicopter.  

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Amarillo Firm Wins $31.6 Million Navy Testing Contract | MV-22, amar_txbz, Bell-Boeing, Rotary Wing Aircraft,
Amarillo Firm Wins $31.6 Million Navy Testing Contract

Texas Business reports: An Amarillo firm won a $31.6 million order for testing and support U.S. Navy aviation testing. 

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American Airlines Stops Selling Tickets On Orbitz
Texas Business notes this story by Scott Mayerowitz of ABC News: American Airlines is trying to reshape the way airline tickets are sold, pulling all its flights off the online booking site Orbitz.  Full Story »

Houston Company Wins $395 DOD Aviation Fuel Contract | hou_txbz, Defense Logistics Agency, Chevron Global, aviation, aviation fuel, Fort Belvoir,
Houston Company Wins $395 DOD Aviation Fuel Contract
Texas Business reports:  A Houston firm won a $395 million aviation fuel contract, the U.S. Department of Defense announced. Full Story »
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Lockheed Martin F-35 Program Achieves Overall 2010 Flight Test Target | Lockheed Martin, F-35, Northrop Grumman, BAE, Lightning II, dal_ftw_txbz
Lockheed Martin F-35 Program Achieves Overall 2010 Flight Test Target
Texas Business reports:  Fort Worth—The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II program team reached its 2010 goal of 394 test flights jointly established by the Joint Strike Fighter Program Office and Lockheed Martin. Full Story »
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Elbit Systems of American Buys San Antonio’s M7 Aerospace for $85 Million | dal_ftw_txbz, sanant_txbz, Elbit Systems, M7 Aerospace,
Elbit Systems of American Buys San Antonio’s M7 Aerospace for $85 Million

Texas Business reports:  A Texas aviation firm was sold to Elbits Systems for $85 million, officials announced.


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Southwest Stock Clerks Vote Down Second Tentative Agreement | Southwest Airlines, NMB, Teamsters Airline, Teamsters Union, dal_ftw_txbz, hou_txbz,
Southwest Stock Clerks Vote Down Second Tentative Agreement
Texas Business reports:  Stock clerks at Southwest Airlines, represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, have voted down a tentative agreement for the second time that was reached between the union and the company. Full Story »
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Two Navy Seahawk Contracts totaling $170 Million To Be Performed at Corpus Christi | corp_chr_txbz, Navy Seahawk, Sikorksy Aircraft, H-60, Blackhawk,
Two Navy Seahawk Contracts totaling $170 Million To Be Performed at Corpus Christi

Texas Business reports: A Connecticut firm won two contracts totallintg $170 million to overhaul and provide support services on the Navy Seahawk weapon system, the U.S. Department of Defense announced.  

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San Marcos Aviation Firm Wins $14 Million U.S. Transportation Order | sanant_txbz, aust_txbz, Berry Aviation, Department of Transportation, Transportation Command,
San Marcos Aviation Firm Wins $14 Million U.S. Transportation Order

Texas Business reports:  A San Marcos firm won a $14.1 million order for fixed wing aircraft and support for U.S. Transportation passenger and cargo service. 

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$48 Million Aircraft Targeting Repair Order Received By McKinney Firm | dal_ftw_txbz, Rayethon, F-18, ATFLIR, Advanced Targeting Forward Looking Infrared, El Segundo,
$48 Million Aircraft Targeting Repair Order Received By McKinney Firm

Texas Business reports:  A McKinney firm received a $48.9 million order for the repair of military aircraft targeting systems. 

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Fort Worth’s Lockheed Receives $76 Million F-35 Contract Modification | dal_ftw_txbz, Lockheed Martin, F-35, Baltimore, Vertical Landing,
Fort Worth’s Lockheed Receives $76 Million F-35 Contract Modification

Texas Business reports:  A Fort Worth Firm received a $76 million contract modification to support production of jet fighters, the U.S. Department of Defense announced. 

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American Airlines suspends Port-au-Prince service on protests
Texas Business notes this story by Ben Mutzabaugh of USA Today:  American Airlines has suspended service to and from Port-au-Prince. Full Story »

Early Embraer Legacy 650 buyer puts new jet on the market
Texas Business notes this story by R. Randall Padfield of AIN Online:  MEBA attendees have two Embraer Legacy 650s to view here in Dubai. Business Air International (BAI) of Dallas, Texas, is displaying the first certified Embraer Legacy 650 to be shown at MEBA.  Full Story »

For ex-American Airlines head, having fun building his own
Texas Business notes this story by Terry Maxon of the Dallas Morning News:  Former American Airlines Inc. chairman and chief executive Donald J. Carty was among the many people waiting when the first Virgin America Inc. airplane rolled up Wednesday at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. Full Story »

San Antonio Firm Wins $14 million jet engine overhaul contract change | sanant_txbz, F100-229, F15, F16, Pratt & Whitney, Tinker Air Force Base,
San Antonio Firm Wins $14 million jet engine overhaul contract change

Texas Business reports:  A San Antonio firm won a $14.1 million contract modification for the overhaul of military aircraft core modules.

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Now landing at Dallas/Fort Worth airport, perks-for-less carrier Virgin America plans to soar
Texas Business notes this story by Terry Maxon of the Dallas Morning News:  The template for a low-cost carrier seems simple: Offer basic, no-frills service, use one type of airplane and charge low fares. Full Story »

American Eagle Airlines to Increase Service From DFW to Roswell, N.M. | dal_ftw_txbz, embraer, Roswell, Carlsbad, New Mexico Military Institute, Federal Law Enforcement,
American Eagle Airlines to Increase Service From DFW to Roswell, N.M.

Texas Business reports:  American Eagle, the regional affiliate of American Airlines, will increase its service to Roswell, N.M., beginning April 5, 2011, adding a fourth daily round trip between Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Roswell International Air Center (ROW). 

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Arlington Company Wins $45.9 Million Navy Aircraft Repair, Support Contract Modification | dal_ftw_txbz, C-9,
Arlington Company Wins $45.9 Million Navy Aircraft Repair, Support Contract Modification

Texas Business reports:  An Arlington firm won a $45.9 modification to C-9 repair and support contract. 

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Work On $60 Million Command Post Contract To Be Performed in Waco and Richardson | wac_txbz, dal_ftw_txbz,
Work On $60 Million Command Post Contract To Be Performed in Waco and Richardson

Texas Business reports:  An Iowa firm won a 60.5 million contract to work on kits for E-6 aircraft in Waco and Richardson. 

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Arlington Company Wins $936.7 million Contract To Support Military Transport Aircraft | dal_ftw_txbz, C-17, L-3, Wright-Patterson,
Arlington Company Wins $936.7 million Contract To Support Military Transport Aircraft

Texas Business reports:  An Arlington firm won a $936.7 million contract for C-17 aircraft support, the U.S. Department of Defense announced. 

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American Airlines and American Eagle Launch Nonstop Jet Service to Five Cities From New York's JFK Airport | dal_ftw_txbz, American Airlines, Embraer, ERJ 145,
American Airlines and American Eagle Launch Nonstop Jet Service to Five Cities From New York's JFK Airport
Texas Business reports:  Fort Worth—American Airlines and American Eagle further expand their presence in New York today by launching daily nonstop service between New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and five new destinations. Full Story »
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American and its flight attendants union will meet with federal mediators in January
Texas Business notes this story by Andrea Ahles of the Fort Worth Star Telegram:  American Airlines and its flight attendants union will meet with federal mediators in January, the first scheduled meeting between the three parties in over six months. Full Story »

FAA Proposes $530,250 Penalty in Southwest Maintenance Dispute
Texas Business notes this story by Jeff Plungis of Bloomberg: The Federal Aviation Administration proposed fining Aviation Technical Services $530,250, citing a failure to properly maintain 14 of Southwest Airlines Co.'s Boeing 737s. Full Story »

A change in the wings for low-cost carriers
Texas Business notes this story by Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald:  The consolidation of two low-cost carriers poses challenges, and some long-time AirTran customers are asking Southwest to modify its seating policy.
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Southwest Flight Attendants Want to Skip Body Scans
Texas Business notes this story by Ashanti Blaize of nbcdfw.com:   Southwest Airlines flight attendants say they should be able to skip full-body scanners like pilots are able to do. Full Story »

Amarillo Firm Receives $10 Million To Continue Osprey Fuel Tank Jettison Engineering | amar_txbz, CV-22, Osprey, VTOL, STOL,
Amarillo Firm Receives $10 Million To Continue Osprey Fuel Tank Jettison Engineering

Texas Business reports:  An Amarillo firm received a $10 million order for engineering on the CV-22 fuel jettison capabilities. 

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  $3.5 Billion Full-funding Contract Awarded for Fourth Lot of Lockheed Martin F-35s | dal_ftw_txbz, F-35, Lockheed Martin, LRIP, CTOL,
$3.5 Billion Full-funding Contract Awarded for Fourth Lot of Lockheed Martin F-35s

Texas Business reports:  Fort Worth—Lockheed Martin will receive $3.5 billion, that’s billion not million, contract modification to deliver 31 more F-35s. 

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Denver is Dallas’ Southwest Airlines Fastest Growing Market | dal_ftw_txbz, Southwest Airlines, Denver, Pittsburgh, Jacksonville, Columbus,
Denver is Dallas’ Southwest Airlines Fastest Growing Market

Texas Business reports: Dallas-based Southwest Airlines has found gold in Denver, its fast growing market. 

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Unions tell pilots to avoid body scanners at airports
Texas Business notes this story by Alan Levin of USA Today:  Pilot unions at two of the nation's largest airlines are advising their members not to submit to body scanners at airport security checkpoints as tension grows over what they see as intrusive or risky checks. Full Story »

DB Aviation being acquired by Houston Firm
 Texas Business notes this story by John Pletz of Crain's: DB Aviation Inc., a Waukegan-based charter aviation company, is being bought by a Texas competitor that’s backed by Chicago-based private-equity firm GTCR LLC. Full Story »

Boeing Dreamliner makes emergency landing during test flight
Texas Business notes this story by CNN;  A new Boeing 787 Dreamliner made an emergency landing in Texas during a test flight Tuesday afternoon after the pilot reported smoke in the cabin, the Federal Aviation Administration said. Full Story »

Atlanta expected to become Southwest Airlines busiest
Texas Business notes this story by Terry Maxon of the Dallas Morning News: At Southwest Airlines' media day Oct. 28, Southwest officials said they expect that Atlanta will become the largest airport in Southwest's system within a few years after the Southwest-AirTran merger closes. Full Story »

American Airlines threatens to pull flight information from Orbitz
Texas Business notes this story by Roger Yu of USA Today:  American Airlines is threatening to pull its flight information and tickets from Orbitz on Dec. 1 if they can't agree on new financial terms more favorable to the airline. Full Story »

Southwest Airlines to Offer International Service to Five Mexico Cities With Launch of Volaris Partnership | dal_ftw_txbz, Southwest Airlines, Volaris, Mexico, international, Los Angeles International Airport,
Southwest Airlines to Offer International Service to Five Mexico Cities With Launch of Volaris Partnership

Texas Business reports:  On December 1, Southwest Airlines will begin its connections with Mexico’s second-largest airline. 

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D/FW airport board set to terminate leases for six restaurants in rent dispute
Texas Business notes this story by Eric Torbenson of the Dallas Morning News:  Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport's board is set to terminate the leases for six restaurants managed by Gilbert Aranza, one of the largest concessionaires at the airport and in North Texas. Full Story »

An Abilene Firm Wins $12 Million Blackhawk Control Maintenance Contract | abil_txbz, Blackhawk, Texas Aerospace, UH-60,
An Abilene Firm Wins $12 Million Blackhawk Control Maintenance Contract

Texas Business reports  An Abilene firm won a $12 million contract to maintain and overhaul Blackhawk helicopter flight controls. 

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Fort Worth Firm Wins $7.9 Million F-22 Contract Modification  | dal_ftw_txbz, Lockheed Martin, F-22,
Fort Worth Firm Wins $7.9 Million F-22 Contract Modification

Texas Business reports:  Lockheed Martin received another F-22 contract modification worth millions, the U.S. Department of Defense announced. 

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Southwest Airlines, Mexican carrier Volaris to launch partnership Dec. 1
Texas Business notes this story by Terry Maxon of the Dallas Morning News:  Southwest Airlines Co. and Mexican carrier Volaris will launch their partnership Dec. 1, letting Southwest customers book flights between the western U.S. and Mexico. Full Story »

American Eagle To Begin Daily Nonstop Service Between Dallas/Fort Worth and Joplin, Mo. | dal_ftw_txbz, American Eagle, Joplin, ATR,
American Eagle To Begin Daily Nonstop Service Between Dallas/Fort Worth and Joplin, Mo.

Texas Business reports:  Fort Worth—American Eagle Airlines, the regional affiliate of American Airlines, will start nonstop service between Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) in Joplin, Mo., beginning Feb. 10, 2011. 

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Southwest Airlines Adds 36th State to Flight Routes | dal_ftw_txbz, Southwest Airlines, South Carolina, Greeneville-Spartanburg, Charleston, Charleston County Aviation Authority, CHS,
Southwest Airlines Adds 36th State to Flight Routes

Texas Business reports:  Dallas—Southwest Airlines added a 36th state to its flight network by entering the Palmetto State market 

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Fort Worth Firm Adds $15.2 Million Air Force Contract To Its Business | dal_ftw_txbz, F-22, Raptor, Stealth, stealth technology, Lockheed Martin, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, ASC/WWUK,
Fort Worth Firm Adds $15.2 Million Air Force Contract To Its Business

Texas Business reports:  A Fort Worth firm won another U.S. Air Force contract worth $15.2 million, the U.S. Department of Defense. 

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Even as costs soar, Southwest, other airlines score record profits
Texas Business notes this story by Terry Maxon of the Dallas Morning News:  A year ago, U.S. airlines were beaten down and losing billions of dollars. This year, most are posting record profits. Full Story »

Not all bags fly free on Southwest
Texas Business notes this story by the Baltimore Sun:  I love Southwest Airlines' TV ads about the "Good Cop, Bag Cop," where they say charging for bags is a crime. But might the low-cost carrier be somewhat guilty itself? Full Story »

Airliners Gallery World Airline News
Texas Business notes this story by SeattlePI.com:  Southwest Airlines (Dallas) is positioned to convert some of its Boeing 737-700s on order for larger 737-800s. Full Story »

American Airlines To Tap More China Market, Fly LA To Shanghai | dal_ftw_txbz
American Airlines To Tap More China Market, Fly LA To Shanghai

Texas Business reports:  American Airlines received permission from the U.S. Department of Transportation to begn service between Los Angeles and Shanghai. 

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Israeli Ministry of Defense Selects Lockheed Martin F-35 for Its Next-Generation Fighter | dal_ftw_txbz, F35, Israel Air Force, Israeli Ministry of Defense,
Israeli Ministry of Defense Selects Lockheed Martin F-35 for Its Next-Generation Fighter

Texas Business reports:  Yet more good news for Fort Worth.  The F-35, which has poured so many billions into the cowtown economy, has yet another buyer. 

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Fort Worth Firm Wins $13.3 Million F-35 Modification Contract
Texas Business reports:  A Fort Worth firm won a $13.3 million contract modification to work on United Kingdom jet fighters. Full Story »
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Denton Firm Wins $11.4 Million Supersonic Jet Trainer Maintenance Contract

Texas Business reports:  A Denton firm won an $11.4 million contract to provide maintenance services on the T-38, the U.S. Department of Defense announced. 

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American Airlines to recall 545 flight attendants, 250 pilots
Texas Business notes this story by Terry Maxon of the Dallas Morning News:  American Airlines said it is recalling 545 flight attendants and 250 pilots, crediting anticipated growth from its international alliances. Full Story »

Delta shares downgraded on Southwest plans for Atlanta
Texas Business notes this story by Kelly Yamanouchi of the Altanta Journal-Constitution: A financial analyst downgraded shares of Delta Airlines, saying Southwest Airlines' planned acquisition of AirTran Airways and accompanying entrance into the Atlanta market is a threat. 
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Is the Southwest/AirTran merger the beginning of the end for low-cost airlines?
Texas Business notes this story by David Grossman of USA Today:  By now you've probably read all about Southwest Airlines' acquisition of rival AirTran.  Full Story »

American Airlines to launch nonstop Los Angeles-Shanghai service
Texas Business notes this story by ETurboNews:  FORT WORTH, Texas - American Airlines, a founding member of the oneworld® Alliance, filed an application with the United States Department of Transportation seeking authority to launch nonstop service from Los Angeles International Airport to Pudong International Airport in Shanghai, China, beginning April 5, 2011. Full Story »

Moves in airline industry pose threat to D/FW Airport
Texas Business notes this story by Mitchell Schnurmann of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram:  Another wave of consolidation, another setback for Dallas/Fort Worth Airport.  Full Story »

United, Continental merger a big blow for American Airlines, US Airways
Texas Business notes this story by Surojit Chatterjee of the International Business Times:  The $3.2 billion merger between United Airlines and Continental Airlines, which creates the world's biggest carrier, could deal a big blow to rival carriers like American Airlines and US Airways as they would find it difficult to match its scale of operation. Full Story »

Airlines pressured to find merger partners
Texas Business notes this story by Jessica McIlhinney of CheapHotelBookings.com: The awaited merger of United Airlines with Continental Airlines and Southwest Airlines’ arrangement to purchase AirTran Holdings puts new pressure on large-name operators without a merger partner to find.  Full Story »

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Greenville Firm Wins $10.6 Million Contract for Peace Pioneer Support

Texas Business reports:  A Greenville firm won an U.S. Air Force contract to provide support for reconnaissance aircraft, the U.S. Department of Defense announced. 

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San Antonio Firm Wins $94.4 Million Stratotanker Support Contract

Texas Business reports:  A San Antonio firm won a $94.4 million contract to provided depot maintenance and installations on airborne tankers. 

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Quick resolutions expected to hurdles in Southwest Airlines-AirTran deal
Texas Business notes this story by Terry Maxon of the Dallas Morning News:  Southwest Airlines stands to gain traffic, revenue, passengers, markets and other desirable things when it acquires AirTran Holdings. Full Story »

UPDATE 1-BA, Iberia, American Airlines sign alliance deal
Texas Business notes this story by Reuters:  British Airways, American Airlines and Spanish carrier Iberia have signed off on a long-awaited strategic alliance that will see them cooperate on flights between Europe and North America. Full Story »

Southwest Airlines to buy AirTran, expand into new markets
Texas Business notes this story by Terry Maxon of the Dallas Morning News:  When Southwest Airlines chief Gary Kelly picked up the telephone in April to call his counterpart at AirTran Airways, he was dealing with a number of realities. Full Story »

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Amarillo Firm Receives $5.5 Million Osprey Simulator Order

Texas Business reports:  An Amarillo firm won a $5.5 million order for software, hardware and support of seven Osprey tiltrotor aircraft simulators. 

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Southwest Airlines hustles to reduce turnaround times
Texas Business notes this story by Jeffrey Lief of the Denver Post:  Monitoring a computer screen in Southwest Airlines' new operations center at Denver International Airport, customer service supervisor Jim LaFrenz sees flight 658's scheduled arrival from San Francisco is going to be delayed by at least an hour because of the Bay Area weather.  Full Story »

AA, Eagle to trim departures from San Juan
Texas Business notes this story by Terry Maxon of the Dallas Morning News:  American Airlines Inc. and American Eagle are making more cuts inSan JuanPuerto Rico, as American refocuses its efforts on its five largest cities. Full Story »

Fort Worth Firm Wins $12 Million Air Force F-22 Contract For F-22 Support

Texas Business reports:  A Fort Worth firm won a $12 million Air Force contract modification for F-22 support services. 

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Analysts cut AMR earnings estimates after American Airlines parent's projections disappoint
Texas Business notes this story by Terry Maxon of  the Dallas Morning News:  A number of investment analysts cut their earnings estimates for AMR Corp . on Wednesday after the American Airlines Inc. parent disappointed them with its revenue projections for the third quarter. Full Story »

U.S. National Aerobatics Competition at the North Texas Regional Airport
Texas Business notes this story by KTEN:  GRAYSON CO., TX -- The U.S. National Aerobatics Competition is going on right now. Full Story »

Amarillo Firm Wins $22 Million Osprey Components Contract

Texas Business reports:  An Amarillo firm won a $22 million defense contract to make test sets, weapon assemblies for the Osprey tiltrotor aircraft, the U.S. Department of Defense announced. 

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FAA's pilot-fatigue plan hits wall with unions
Texas Business notes this story by Alan Levin of USA Today:  Two union groups on Thursday rebuked the government's proposal to reduce on-the-job fatigue among the nation's pilots, a potential roadblock to the sweeping attempt to revamp pilot schedules. Full Story »

Fort Worth Firm Wins $424.4 Million Contract Modification on F-35

Texas Business reports:  A Fort Worth firm won $424.4 million contract modification on a fighter jet support contract. 

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oon, airport facial-recognition software to detect stressed-out tourists
Texas Business notes this story SiFy News: With new advances in facial-recognition software, airport security workers might one day know with near certainty whether they're looking at a stressed-out tourist or staring a terrorist in the eye Full Story »

Boeing says it's entering space tourism business
Texas Business notes this story by Eric Berger of the Houston Chronicle:  Boeing says it's getting into the space tourism business, an influential endorsement by the world's largest commercial aircraft builder of efforts in Congress and by President Barack Obama to significantly increase funding for commercial spaceflight. Full Story »

American Airlines employee arrested for theft at D/FW
Texas Business notes this story by Jason Whitely of WFAA:  D/FW AIRPORT — Police arrested an American Airlines employee on Monday and charged him with stealing a laptop computer belonging to a passenger. Full Story »

Colorado Springs Firm To Screen Pilot Candidates For Randolph Air Force Base

Texas Business reports:  A Colorado firm won a $21.4 million contract for Randolph Air Force Base to screen for pilot candidates, the U.S. Department of Defense announced. 


 

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Fort Worth Firm Wins $34.6 Million NATO Pilot Training Contract
Texas Business reports:  A Fort Worth company won a $34.6 million contract modification to support NATO jet pilot training, the U.S. Department of Defense announced. Full Story »
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Waco Welcomes First National Guard Airborne Infantry
Texas Business notes this story by Sgt. Melissa Shaw of Defense Imagery & Distribution System:  WACO, Texas - "Today is a great day to be a National Guard paratrooper," said Army Lt. Col. Douglas O'Connell. "I am proud to be here in this location, in this moment." Full Story »

American Airlines Launches Codeshare Flights on Brazil's GOL Airlines
Texas Business reports:  American Airlines, which offers more flights to Brazil than any other U.S. airline, has launched codesharing on flights operated by GOL Airlines between Sao Paulo and Salvador, Belem, Brasilia, Curitiba, Fortaleza, Manaus, Natal, Porto Alegre and Recife, as well as between Rio de Janeiro and Porto Alegre. Full Story »
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Federal Aviation Administration Announces Killeen Airport Grants
Texas Business reports: The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration announced the Killeen Skylark Field will receive a $2.3 million grant. Full Story »
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Flights of our Father set for September 18th
Texas Business notes this story by Loyd Cook of the Kaufman Herald:  History will be observed at Terrell Airport, formerly known as the British Flying Training School No. 1 during World War II.  Full Story »

More rest is sought for airline pilots
Texas Business notes this story by Andrea Ahles of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram:  Government regulators want commercial airline pilots to get more sleep before flying as part of the Federal Aviation Administration's proposals to increase rest times and shorten the workday for pilots.  Full Story »

Droning In Dollars

Texas Business notes this story by Melissa Del Bosque of the Texas Observer:  At a July Congressional hearing, Mark Borkowski, an executive director in charge of border security at the Department of Homeland Security, made a startling admission: The U.S. government had no viable plan to secure the border.

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Texas gets a sliver of work on Boeing's new 787
Texas Business notes this story by William Pack of the San Antonio Express-News:  Boeing's San Antonio facility will share final troubleshooting responsibilities for the long-anticipated 787 Dreamliner over the next two years, the director of new initiative said this week. Full Story »

Fort Worth’s Lockheed Martin Wins $10.9 Air Force Contract Modification.
Texas Business reports:  Lockheed Martin of Fort Worth won a $10.9 million contract modification to add composite blade seals on F-22 aircraft, the U.S. Department of Defense announced today. Full Story »
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Southwest says it can stay on track despite Newark's delays
Texas Business notes this story by Jenalia Moreno of the Houston ChronicleAfter long coveting space at Newark Liberty International Airport, Southwest Airlines is finally getting a chance to fly there beginning in March, and it may find the congested New York-area airport challenges the Dallas-based carrier's model of quick turnarounds. Full Story »

New FBO opens at Georgetown Municipal Airport
Texas Business notes this story by General Aviation News:  The new Aero Centex FBO has officially opened at Georgetown Municipal Airport (GTU) in the Austin business corridor Full Story »

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American Airlines Ups Investment In Brazil
Texas Business reports:  American Airlines, a founding member of the oneworld® alliance, announced today it will begin three days a week service between Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (GIG) starting Dec. 16. Full Story »
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Amarillo Airport renovation
Texas Business notes this story by Karen Smith Welch of the Amarillo Globe-News:  Windows only a little larger than those on an airplane provide visitors a peek at off-limits portions of a $52.2 million  terminal renovation at Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport. Full Story »

Allied Pilots Association Voices Support for Proposal by Continental and United Pilots to End Outsourcing

Texas Business reports:  The Allied Pilots Association (APA), certified collective bargaining agent for the 11,500 pilots of American Airlines expressed strong support for a proposal put forth by the pilots of Continental Airlines and United Airlines to end outsourcing of flying to regional partners.

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Tennessee Firm Wins Ellington Field NASA Hangar Replacement
Texas Business reports:  A Tennessee firm won a $215,206 NASA contract to design, build and replace a hangar at Ellington Field. Full Story »
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Austin's Airport Security Delays Because of Broken Gate
Texas Business notes this story by Claudia Grisales of the Austin American-Statesman:  A broken rolling gate that kept a checkpoint at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport closed for several hours this morning has been fixed, said Jason Zielinski, a spokesman for the airport. Full Story »

Lockheed Wins $6.1 Million F-35 Simulator Contract

Texas Business reports:  Lockheed of Fort Worth won a $6.1 million contract for F-35 simulator services and support.


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Kickapoo gets improvement funding
exas has approved $2.3 million in funding for improvements at Kickapoo Downtown Airport in Wichita Falls. Full Story »

Southwest management meets with pilots regarding possible 737-800 order
Texas Business notes this story in Air Transport World:  The Southwest Airlines Pilots Assn. representing the LCC's pilots was scheduled to meet Wednesday with airline management to discuss the prospect that the carrier may convert some of its future 737-700 deliveries to -800s. Full Story »

American to Move Its Asia-Pacific Regional Office to the Japan Airlines Building in Tokyo
Texas Business reports:  American Airlines today announced it will move its Asia-Pacific Regional Office to the JAL Building, the headquarters of Japan Airlines (JAL), in the Shinagawa district of Tokyo. Full Story »
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Lockheed receives $15.5 million contract for jet structures
Texas Business reports:  A Fort Worth firm received a $15.5 million contract modification for fighter jet forebodies.  Full Story »
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American Airlines Brings Barbados to Dallas-Fort Worth Three Times a Week Beginning This Winter
Texas Business reports:   American Airlines customers will have greater access to  Caribbean beaches this winter as the airline adds nonstop flights to Barbados from its Dallas-Fort Worth hub.   Full Story »
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American Airlines Adding Seats, Doubling Carry-On Luggage Space
Texas Business notes this story by Fox News:  American Airlines is stripping the interiors of its older Boeing 737s to increase the amount of overhead luggage space, squeeze more seats in and add new TVs Full Story »

Forth Worth’s Bell Helicopter Wins $12.2 Million Navy Chopper Support Contract
Texas Business reports:  Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. of Fort Worth won a $12.2 million to provide support for the H-1 helicopter upgrade program, the U.S. Department of Defense announced today. Full Story »

Houston's Universal Weather and Aviation Inc. interested in Songshan
Texas Business notes this story by  Taiwan News:  Texas-based aviation services firm Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc. was interested in investing in a business center at Taipei Songshan Airport, reports said yesterday. Full Story »

United Airlines and Continental Airlines Transfer Assets to Southwest Airlines in Response to Department of Justice’s Antitrust Concerns
Texas Business reports:  WASHINGTON — The Department of Justice announced that in light of the agreement by United Airlines Inc. and Continental Airlines Inc. to transfer takeoff and landing rights (slots) and other assets at Newark Liberty Airport to Southwest Airlines Co., the department has closed its investigation into the proposed merger of UAL Corporation, the parent of United, and Continental. Full Story »
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Emirates's Clark Says Buying Stake in American Makes No Sense

Texas Business notes this story by Stefania Bianchi of Bloomberg:  Emirates, the biggest airline by international traffic, said it has no plan to acquire a stake in AMR Corp., denying speculation of a linkup with the parent of American Airlines.

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Chairman of Houston aviation firm visits Taiwan Transportation Ministry
Texas Business notes this story in the Taiwan News:  Texas-based aviation services firm Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc. was interested in investing in a business center at Taipei Songshan Airport Full Story »

Bradley Moves Into Next Generation Of Flight
Texas Business notes this story in Hartford Business:  When American Airlines flight 1916 from Dallas landed at 12:13 p.m., Bradley International became the first airport in the country to receive an aircraft flown along a public flight pattern. Full Story »

United-Continental Merger Clears Federal Hurdle
Texas Business notes this story by Jad Mouawad of the New York Times:  The Justice Department said late Friday that it had cleared the planned $3 billion merger between United Airlines and Continental, lifting the biggest regulatory hurdle to the creation of the world’s top airline.

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L3 Wins $28 Million Army Contract For Corpus Christi

Texas Business reports: L3 Communications Aerospace won a $28 million contract for aircraft workers to be performed at the Corpus Christi Army Depot. 

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San Antonio Firm Wins $22.3 Million Air Force Contract

Texas Business reports:  A San Antonio firm won a $22.3 million contract modification for support services on the F100-229 for the F-15 and F-16 aircraft, the U.S. Department of Defense announced. 

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Waco Airport receives federal grant for improvements

Texas Business notes this story by Louis Ojeda Jr. of KXXV: WACO - The Waco Regional Airport has received a grant of more than $580,000 for improvements.

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Southwest attendants: We have no interest in obstructing order for bigger jets

Texas Business notes this story by Ben Mutzabaugh of USA Today: The flight attendants' union at Southwest Airlines has no interest in obstructing the carrier's possible decision to add larger jets to its fleet.

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Executive reorganization at American Airlines ongoing
Texas Business notes this story by eTurboNews:  ORT WORTH, TX - American Airlines, a subsidiary of AMR Corporation, announced today several executive reshufflings.  Full Story »

Easterwood Airport — Serving Aggieland And The Entire Brazos Valley
Texas Business notes this story from the Texas A&M News service:   When Easterwood Field opened 70 years ago with a turf landing strip and one tiny hangar, not even the most optimistic visionary would have thought the airport could ever live up to its mission statement: “Providing a gateway to the world for the students, faculty and staff of Texas A&M University and to the citizens of the Brazos Valley.” Full Story »

Abilene Firm Wins Air Force Contract

Texas Business reports:  Texas Aerospace Services Ltd. Of Abilene won a $474,068  aircraft repair/remanufacture contract, the Department of Defense announced.

 

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American Airlines mechanics counting votes; results expected out Tuesday
Texas Business notes this story by the Fort Worth Star-Telegram:  Will American Airlines mechanics sign a new contract or opt for a possible strike?

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Leander Firm Wins $6.5 million Air Force Fuel Contract

Texas Business reports:  Defense Contract Services Inc. of Leander won a $6.5 fuel management contract to Randolph Air Force Base, the U.S. Department of Defense announced today.

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Fort Worth Aviation Firm Wins $42.2 Million Contract
Texas Business reports:  DTW Aviation Services of Fort Worth won a $42.2 million contract to maintain jet and propeller training aircraft at Columbus Air Force Base in Mississippi, the U.S. Department of Defense announced today Full Story »

Fort Worth’s Lockheed Martin Wins $111 Million F-22 Contract Modification
Texas Business reports:  Lockheed Martin Corp. of Fort Worth won a $111 million contract modification to continue the ongoing F-22 program.  Full Story »
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Phoenix big winner when Southwest Airlines adjusts schedule in 2011

Texas Business notes this story by Terry Maxon of the Dallas Morning News: Phoenix will be the big winner when Southwest Airlines Co. adjusts its schedule in early 2011, with 10 extra flights added in January and February.

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June Passenger Airline Employment Data: June 2010 Employment Down 2.4 Percent from June 2009 | dal_ftw_txbz, hou_txbz
June Passenger Airline Employment Data: June 2010 Employment Down 2.4 Percent from June 2009

Texas Business reports: U.S. scheduled passenger airlines employed 2.4 percent fewer workers in June 2010 than in June 2009, the U.S. Department of Transportation's Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) announced today. 

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American Airlines Sells Customers Ability to Select Seats in the Front of Coach Cabin and Board in Group 1 of General Boarding

Texas Business reports:  FORT WORTH--Airlines is introducing Express Seats(SM), the newest product offering under its Your Choice(SM) line of products and services that provide customers a way to purchase special services they value.  

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Southwest 737-800 go-ahead might boost Bombardier CSeries

Texas Business notes this analysis by Gerson Lehrman Group:  Southwest Airlines is to decide by December 1 whether to switch some orders for the Boeing 737-700 to the larger 737-800. This could give a boost to Bombardier's CSeries.

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GD To Perform $11.1 Million Contract at Lackland Air Force Base

Texas Business reports:  General Dynamics C4 Systems received an $11.1 million Lackland Air Force contract, the U.S. Department of Defense announced today. 

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For Southwest Airlines team, work means always having to say you're sorry

Texas Business recommends this story by Terry Maxon of the Dallas Morning News:  There are some things that Fred Taylor Jr. and his crew at Southwest Airlines Co. just cannot explain.

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Dubuque delegates head to Dallas
Texas Business notes this story by TH Online:  When American Eagle Airlines pulled its fourth daily flight between Dubuque and Chicago in 2008, it left a hole in Dubuque Regional Airport's schedule.  Full Story »

Southwest Airlines considering buying bigger planes

TexasBusiness.com notes this story by Eric Torbenson of the Dallas Morning News: Dallas-based Southwest Airlines Co. may be talking itself into buying some bigger planes.

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Southwest Has Most Domestic Passengers, American the Most International
TexasBusiness.com reports:  During the first five months of 2010, Southwest Airlines carried the most domestic passengers and American Airlines carried the most international passengers of U.S. Airlines, the U.S. Department of Transportation's Bureau of Transportation Statistics announced today.   Full Story »
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American Airlines' fleet service clerks at D/FW Airport authorize strike

TexasBusiness.com notes this story by Andrea Ahles of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram:  American Airlines fleet service clerks at Dallas/Fort Worth Airport have overwhelmingly voted to give their leadership the authority to call a strike. 

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American Eagle Airlines has second highest percentage canceled flights, US DOT states

TexasBusiness.com reports:  American Eagle Airlines had second lowest on time arrival rates, according to the Air Travel Consumer Report released today by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT).

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Virgin America Launches Service At DFW Airport
TexasBusiness.com notes this story by Terry Maxon of the Dallas Morning News: Virgin America , the fledging airline that has taken on the major airlines on transcontinental routes, will make its first midcontinent stop at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. Full Story »

Japan Airlines Grab Management Idea from American Airlines
TexasBusiness.com notes this story in the Mainichi Daily News: Japan Airlines (JAL) has dispatched over 100 executive staff to the head office of American Airlines (AA) in an attempt to learn management skills to rehabilitate the financially troubled flag carrier. Full Story »

Marines' F-35 is lagging behind other components of the program Read more: http://www.star-telegram.com/2010/08/08/2391288/marines-f-35-is-lagging-be
TexasBusiness.com recommends this story by Bob Cox of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram:  It comes as no surprise to many knowledgeable observers that, as flight testing of the F-35 joint strike fighter gets under way in earnest, one of the three airplane types is having more problems than the others
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Southwest Adds Nerd Bird Flight
TexasBusiness.com notes the story by Ann Tatko-Peterson of the San Jose Mercury NewsBilling the new flight as the "Nerd Bird," Southwest Airlines will offer two daily round-trips between San Jose and Austin beginning Nov. 7.  Full Story »

Southwest Airlines sets all-time record for passenger loads
TexasBusiness.com recommends this story by Terry Maxon of the Dallas Morning News: Southwest Airlines Co. last month set an all-time record for load factors as it filled 84.9 percent of its seats with paying passengers.   Full Story »

Southwest Airlines Battles U.S. Airways Over Boston
TexasBusiness.com notes this story by Linda Loyd of Philly.com: Rivals US Airways Group Inc. and Southwest Airlines Co. are competing mightily to fly you there, and to do so easily and cheaply - for as little as $49 in some cases.
 
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Navy awards $8 million internet contract to Be performed in Waco
TexasBusiness.com reports: The Navy awareded an $8 million internet contract to be performed in Waco on an airborne command post.  Full Story »
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Lockheed Martin Wins $12.9 million modification for Joint Stike Fighter Simulator

 TexasBusiness.com reports:   Lockheed Martin Corp., Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co., Fort Worth, Texas, is being awarded a $12,907,949 modification to the previously awarded cost-plus-incentive-fee contract (N00019-08-C-0028) for the procurement of one Marine Corps Short Take-off and Vertical Landing Joint Strike Fighter Full Mission Simulator trainer for the Marine Corps Air Station, Yuma, Arizona, the U.S. Department of Defense announced. 

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American Eagle Proposed Spinoff Momentum

TexasBusiness.com recommends this story by Terry Maxon of the Dallas Morning News: The Air Line Pilots Association unit at American Eagle has sent out an update: Nothing has been decided, but American Eagle management is proceeding with its look into the idea.

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Seven Puppies Die After American Airlines Flight During Broiling Heat Wave
TexasBusiness.com notes: Nearly half of the 15 puppies loaded onto an American Airlines plane during a broiling heat wave have died, airline officials said today, reports Scott Mayerowitz of ABC News/Travel. 
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Southwest adding Austin-San Jose nonstop in November
TexasBusiness.com notes: Southwest Airlines will add an Austin-San Jose nonstop Nov. 7, joining Alaska Airlines as carriers on a route popular with Austin techies, reports the Austin American-Statesman.  Full Story »

New concerns about air travel safety in Mexico

TexasBusiness.com notes:  The downgrade is already affecting American Airlines and American Eagle customers.

Anyone who has bought a codeshare flight operated by Mexicana will be re-ticketed as Mexicana passengers, reports WFAA

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Southwest now eyeing 2013 for completion of Row 44 installs
TexasBusiness.com notes:  Installation of Row 44's high-speed Internet equipment on Southwest Airlines' fleet is taking longer than the carrier had hoped, but chief executive Gary Kelly says the airline is not at a competitive disadvantage due to the overall soft take-up rates on in-flight Wi-fi, reports FlightGlobal.  Full Story »

Charleston ready for Southwest

TexasBusiness.com notes:  Travelers and tourism officials agree: Southwest Airlines can't touch down in Charleston fast enough.

Newly released figures from the government show that Charleston International Airport posted the biggest hike in airfares between the first quarters of 2009 and 2010, reflecting the departure of low-fare carrier AirTran last December, reports the Charleston Sun News. 

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Continental tests self-boarding gates at Bush

TexasBusiness.com notes:  Continental Airlines is the first carrier to test self-boarding gates at a U.S. airport.

Last month, the Houston carrier installed self-service boarding lanes at a Bush Intercontinental Airport gate at Terminal E. A passenger scans his or her boarding pass and then a turnstile unlocks, allowing the person to board the plane, reports the Houston Chronicle. 

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American Airlines to Pay $5 Million, Give Evidence in Freight-Cartel Probe

TexasBusiness.com notes: AMR Corp.’s American Airlines agreed to give evidence against other carriers and pay $5 million to a group of freight shippers to settle a New York class-action lawsuit over its role in a global price-fixing cartel.  Under the deal, American will provide witnesses, documents and electronic data to help shippers in similar cases in Canada, Australia, South Korea and other countries, reports Erik Larson of Bloomberg Businessweek.

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Southwest Airlines posts $112 million profit in second quarter

TexasBusiness.com notes:  Southwest Airlines Co. earned $112 million in the second quarter, compared to $91 million in net income a year earlier, as it rode strong revenue growth to higher profits. The profit meant that eight of the nine largest U.S. carriers posted a profit in the second quarter, with only American Airlines Inc. parent AMR Corp. reporting a $10.7 million loss, reports Terry Maxon with the Dallas Morning News. 

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Lockheed Martin Marietta Facility Kicks Off F-35 Lightning II Center Wing Assembly Production Officials at the Marietta, Georgia Lockheed Martin fac

TexasBusiness.com reports: Officials at the Marietta, Georgia Lockheed Martin facility formally announced the start of F-35 Lightning II center wing production operations at the plant and that it will alleviate capacity problems at the Fort Worth plant. Actual center wing assembly work for the multi-role 5th generation aircraft will begin July 30 in the Marietta site's massive B-1 aircraft production building.  

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Air Berlin connects with American Airlines with Oneworld

 TexasBusiness.com notes:  German low-cost airline Air Berlin is joining the Oneworld alliance. The agreement was officially approved on Monday evening in Berlin. Full membership in the alliance is scheduled for the beginning of 2012, reports Deutsche Welle.

 

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TAC Air Opens World-Class Executive Terminal at LEX

TexasBusiness.com reports: Texarkana,Texas-based TAC Air, a division of Truman Arnold Companies, opened a new 12,000 sq. ft. executive terminal at Blue Grass Airport (LEX) today in Lexington, Kentucky. The event was held outside the terminal as miniature jockeys representing local tenants' horse farms "held" the ribbon as it was being cut.

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Lockheed Says Several Parts for F-35s Are Failing
 TexasBusiness.com recommends: Lockheed Martin said Tuesday that several parts on the most complex version of its F-35 Joint Strike Fighter were failing more often than expected, a problem that is slowing flight testing on a model tailored for the Marines.  The company’s chief executive, Robert J. Stevens, told analysts that the problems had occurred on the version that can take off in short distances and land vertically like a helicopter, reports Christopher Drew of the New York Times.  Full Story »

Southwest Airlines Boots Thin Flier For Extra Seats
 First Southwest Airlines got into trouble because they notoriously kicked Kevin Smith, a hefty director, off of a flight last year. Now a Sacramento woman claims she was asked off a flight so a hefty passenger could have two seats, reports The Huffington Post.  Full Story »

4 Continental vets picked for management team
TexasBusiness.com notes:  United and Continental airlines this morning announced the senior executive team that will lead the merged company after the two combine later this year.

Four of the executives hail from Houston-based Continental and the other half from Chicago-based United, reports Jenalia Moreno of the Houston Chronicle. 

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Facelift due for aging Victoria airport building
 he Victoria County Commissioners Court on Monday accepted a plan to remodel a building that houses one of the largest revenue-makers at the airport.  The court approved accepting a $50,000 grant from the Texas Department of Transportation to give the fixed-based operator building a facelift, reports the Victoria Advocate.  Full Story »

Plane Collides With Hangar At Local Airport
 A stuck throttle is blamed from an accident that left a hole in the side of a Ram Aircraft hangar Monday afternoon at Waco Regional Airport. The plane was being taxied out of the hangar when the throttle stuck and a wing caught the hangar wall, reports KWTX. 

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Amarillo Aviation Venture Wins $13.8 Million Navy Aviation Parts Contract
 Bell-Boeing Joint Project Office, Amarillo, Texas, is being awarded a $13,803,372 firm-fixed-price modification to exercise an option to a previously awarded delivery order placed against basic ordering agreement N00019-07-G-0008 for the procurement of 107 swashplate actuators and 137 flaperon actuators for the MV-22 and CV-22 aircraft, the U.S. Department of Defense announced today.  Full Story »
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High Winds Blow Over Plane At Waco Airport
 AA small plane was flipped on its top at Waco Regional Airport Sunday evening. Winds at speeds of up to 78 mph blew through the area as thunderstorms moved in, reports KWTX. 

 

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American Airlines Launches New iPhone Application
 Mobile phones have evolved into hand-held personal assistants, concierges and bookkeepers for people on the go. Today American Airlines adds "travel guide" to this list, by releasing the first version of its iPhone application. The free app for iPhone and iPod Touch offers customers a new way to stay connected with the airline while they are traveling. It is the latest in a series of technology enhancements from American to improve customer service and give customers more control of their travel experience. Full Story »
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Southwest: Breakdown is now an act of God
 TexasBusiness.com recommends this story by Carol Ann Alaimo of the Arizona Daily Star:  If there's a God who controls floods and earthquakes, does the deity also have a hand in an airline's mechanical problems?  Apparently so, according to Tucson's most popular airline, which recently added "mechanical difficulties" to the list of acts of God and other events for which the carrier will not be liable if travel is delayed.  Full Story »

Million-dollar equipment out of order at Killeen airport
 Multi-million dollar equipment is being left unused by the Killeen/Fort Hood Regional Airport due to maintenance issues. Two jet bridges, which allow passengers to board flights have been out of order for the past week and a half due to an issue with one of them, which as of now, has no explanation, reports KXXV. Full Story »

Arlington’s Talon Industries Wins $11.1 Million Aircraft Fuel Storage Contract
 Talon Industries Inc. of Arlington won  a $11,194,900 firm-fixed-price contract, the U.S. Department of Defense announced today.  Full Story »
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Woman Told Too Big To Fly By Southwest Airlines
 Mary Louise Lozano says she was humiliated after Southwest Airlines told her she was too big to fly. "I felt like there wasn't a big enough rock for me to crawl under," says Lozano, reports Janet Kwak of WOAI. Full Story »

Rockwell Collins Inc to perform most of $38.7 airborne command post contract in Waco and Richardson
 Rockwell Collins, Inc. will perform 90 percent of $38.7 million contract to modify an airborne command post aircraft in Waco and Richardson, the U.S. Department of Defense announced today.  The Boeing E-6 Mercury is an American military aircraft that acts as an airborne command post and communications relay in times of crisis. Full Story »

Northrop Grummon To Perform $16 million portion of Hawkeye Contract in Dallas
 Part of a $136 million contract awarded to Northrop Grumman Corp. in Bethpage, N.Y. will be performed in Dallas, the U.S. Department of Defense announced today.
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Richard Branson slams 'Monster monopoly' tie-up between BA and American Airlines

As British Airways is given the green light to create one of the world's largest airlines, many have been left questioning whether it will be of any benefit to passengers. American regulators have given the green light for BA to unite with American Airlines and Spanish carrier Iberia, to create an enormous, far reaching airline, reports Simon Duke of the Daily Mail. 

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Passenger sues American for bag fee after luggage gets lost

DALLAS — American Airlines faces a lawsuit from a Seattle woman who claims the airline refused to refund her $25 checked bag fee after it lost her luggage.  In a lawsuit filed Tuesday, Danielle Covarrubias said American lost her checked bag when she traveled from Seattle to Grand Rapids, Michigan in May, reports Jason Whitely of WFAA. 

 

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American Airlines parent loses $10.7M, names president
 AMR Corp ., parent of American Airlines Inc., reported a $10.7 million loss in second quarter 2010, in line with Wall Street expectations.  Although AMR will probably be the only major U.S. carrier to have lost money in the three months ended June 30, the results mark a sharp turnaround from its $390 million loss in second quarter 2010, reports Terry Maxon with the Dallas Morning News.  Full Story »

San Antonio Airport to get full-body scanners
 Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano announced Tuesday that 28 airports, including San Antonio International, will get full-body scanners capable of detecting metal and nonmetal items that could be deemed a threat to flight safety, reports Guillermo Contreras of the San Antonio Express-News.  Full Story »

American Airlines, British Airways, and Iberia Granted Final Government Approval on Trans-Atlantic Cooperation Bid
 U.S. Department of Transportation joins European Union with endorsement.  Full Story »

Continental and United reach transition pact with pilots
 Continental and United Airlines said today they have agreed in principle on the key points of a transition agreement with their pilots that could advance the carriers' efforts to merge by year end and create the world's largest airline. The merger deal they announced May 3 will require that they merge their workers, some of whom are represented by different unions, reports Jenalia Moreno of the Houston Chronicle.  Full Story »

Bell considering Amarillo for cockpit conversions

Bell Helicopter is eyeing the possibility of performing cockpit conversions for the Army’s Kiowa Warrior helicopter in Amarillo, a move that could lure more jobs and potentially lucrative military contracts to the city. Bell is now converting one cockpit for an older version of the Kiowa into a newer, upgraded model at an Arlington facility under a contract with the Army, reports the Amarillo Globe-News. 

 

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JetBlue, American Airlines set to launch interlining Tuesday
 American Airlines and JetBlue Airways are implementing their previously announced alliance Tuesday. American passengers will able to connect to JetBlue flights at Boston and New York Kennedy, and JetBlue passengers will do the same onto American Airlines flights at those cities, reports Terry Maxon of the Dallas Morning News.  Full Story »

American Airlines parent AMR lone big airline expected to post second-quarter loss

AMR Corp., the parent of American Airlines, reports its second-quarter results on Wednesday, reports Canadian Business.  WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Analysts were brutal in their criticism of the company after dismal first-quarter results, and they'll be looking for indications that AMR executives have turned things around after losing $4 billion since the start of 2008.

 

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American Airlines adds early boarding fee
 American Airlines has joined Southwest and United in offering passengers willing to pay for it the privilege of boarding first, reports UPI.  Full Story »

Airlines eagerly awaiting jetmakers' more fuel-efficient craft
TexasBusiness.com notes:  As the world aviation industry gathers in England for the Farnborough International Airshow, expect the public debut of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, screaming fighter jets and unmanned aircraft to hog the spotlight, reports Bob Cox of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. 

 
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Canada Plans to Buy F-35s, but Hurdles Remain
TexasBusiness.com notes:  The Canadian government is expected to announce on Friday that it will buy 65 F-35 fighter jets from Lockheed Martin, the New York Times reports.  The F-35 is developed in Fort Worth.  Full Story »

American Airlines says it's ready for cargo screening deadline
TexasBusiness.com notes:  It's taken a $10 million investment, seven really big X-ray machines and countless other changes, but American Airlines Inc. officials say the carrier is ready to begin screening all cargo on passenger flights Aug. 1, reports Terry Maxon of the Dallas Morning News.  Full Story »

American Eagle Airlines Launches Nonstop Jet Service Between Dallas/Fort Worth and Cheyenne, Wyo.
 The new service is planned to tap Cheyenne Frontier Days, the largest outdoor rodeo in the world.  

 

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Continental and United merger meeting is today
 Continental and United airlines executives will hold their first merger integration steering committee meeting today at Continental's Houston headquarters, reports Jenalia Moreno for the Houston Chronicle.  Full Story »

Amarillo Airport Cleanup Continues After Flooding
  A week ago Wednesday torrential rains caused flooding around Amarillo, including the basement of the Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport where all the telecommunication equipment was located, reports ConnectAmarillo.com

 

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Arlington man, two brothers from India, die in plane crash in Hood County
 A single-engine airplane took a nose dive into a hayfield late Tuesday in southwest Hood County, killing a flight instructor from Arlington and two brothers from India, reports Bill Miller of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. 
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Southwest, Continental Back As Preferred U.S. Govt Airlines
 The nation's largest airline, Southwest Airlines, is once again a formal participant in the world's largest managed air travel program. Along with Continental and Hawaiian airlines, Southwest on Oct. 1, will be added to the U.S. General Services Administration's City Pair Program, which leverages the federal government's purchasing power to secure heavily discounted airfares for its employees and military personnel, reports David Jonas with Travel Management.  Full Story »

EU clears BA-Iberia merger, alliance with American
 The European Commission said Wednesday it has approved the partnership of American Airlines Inc., British Airways PLC and Iberia, letting the Oneworld members to cooperate on their service across the North Atlantic, reports Terry Maxon of the Dallas Morning News.  Full Story »

Richardson to benefit from E-6 Systems and Block I aircraft
 Contract awards work to be done in Richardson on the government’s E-6 systems integration laboratory and on pre-production Block I modification aircraft.  Full Story »

American Airlines flight diverts to 'treeless, tundra-carpeted island'
 Two American Airline flights made emergency landings at remote airports during the past two days, including one that landed on an out-of-the-way "tundra-carpeted" island in the far-north Pacific Ocean, reports USA Today.  Full Story »

American wants to fly DFW to Rio de Janeiro
 American Airlines announced Thursday that it has asked federal authorities for permission to fly three times a week between Dallas/Fort Worth Airport and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, reports the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.  Full Story »

AMR is talking to investment banks about American Eagle divestiture
 AMR is schmoozing with investment banks to determine AMR's options for selling or spinning off American Eagle, reports Terry Maxon of the Dallas Morning News.  Full Story »

Regulators may be close to a decision on American, Oneworld alliance
 American Airlines and its Oneworld partners in Europe may be about to get a final decision on their request for antitrust immunity, reports Terry Maxon of the Dallas Morning News. Full Story »

Refinery Associates of Texas receives $122.7 million contract
New Braunsfels-based Refinery Associates of Texas won an award for a maximum $122,798,741 fixed-price with economic price adjustment, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for aviation turbine fuel.  Full Story »

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Lockheed Martin F-35A Becomes Second Variant To Fly With Mission Systems
 The ninth Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter entered flight testing on Tuesday, becoming the second test jet to fly with the next-generation avionics package that will populate all operational F-35s. Full Story »

$522 Million Contract for 42 F-35s
  Lockheed Martin Corp., Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co., Fort Worth, Texas, is being awarded an advance acquisition contract with an estimated value of $522,200,000 to provide for long-lead efforts and materials associated with the production and delivery of 42 low-rate initial production Lot V F-35 Joint Strike Fighter aircraft. Full Story »

American Airlines, other carriers report strong June traffic
 American Airlines Inc. said Tuesday its passenger traffic in June climbed 3.2 percent, outstripping a 1.3 percent increase in flying capacity, reports Terry Maxon of the Dallas Morning News.  Full Story »

Southwest Airlines says June traffic climbed 5 percent
 Southwest Airlines Co. reported Wednesday that its June traffic rose 5 percent over the same month in 2009, while its capacity increased 1.9 percent, reports Terry Maxon of the Dallas Morning News.  Full Story »

Two Major Announcements For Texas Panhandle Honor Flight
 The Texas Panhandle Honor Flight received some good news today as they received a check from the Mary E. Bivins Foundation, and Southwest Airlines has signed on to be the sole provider for both flights this fall, reports KFDA.  Full Story »

Five Killed in Plane Crash Near Alpine
 ALPINE - Five people from West Texas are dead after a medical plane crashed early Sunday morning after taking off from the airport in Alpine, reports NewsWest9.  Full Story »

American Airlines parent says worker data compromised
 American Airlines parent company said Friday the personal information of about 79,000 retirees, former and current employees has been compromised after a hard drive was stolen from its Fort Worth headquarters, reports Samantha Bomkamp of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. 


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Baylor and TSTC receive $2.3 million for aerospace research
 Baylor University and Texas State Technical College have received a $2.3 million grant from the federal government for aerospace engineering research, reports KXXV.com Full Story »

Frontier to add KC-Austin flight
 Live music fans, take note. You'll soon be able to fly non-stop to Austin, Texas, from Kansas City, the Kansas City Star reports.  Full Story »

Continental issues weather waivers
 Continental Airlines said on Tuesday that it would allow passengers booked for travel to some airports in Texas and Latin America to change their ticket because of Tropical Storm Alex, reports Bloomberg Businessweek.  Full Story »

Passenger lawsuit attacks Continental-United merger
 Forty-nine passengers are suing to stop the merger of Houston-based Continental Airlines and Chicago-based United Airlines, alleging it would reduce competition and increase fares, reports Jenalia Moreno of the Houston Chronicle.  Full Story »

American Airlines renovating interiors of Boeing 737-800s
 American Airlines is updating the interiors of its Boeing 737-800s with more comfortable seats, bigger overhead storage bins, and more power outlets for computers and other electronic devices, reports Bob Cox of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.  Full Story »

Company wants to test aircraft in Gatesville
 The city of Gatesville is in talks with a defense company who is asking the city to lend airport space that would be used to build facilities for the testing of a new unmanned aircraft, reports Taylor Short of the Killeen Daily Herald.  Full Story »

B-1B program on the chopping block? Report says maybe
 Early retirement of the entire B-1B fleet could be one cost-saving measure pursued by a committee of U.S. Air Force leaders, reports the Abilene Reporter-News.  Full Story »

Metro Aviation delivers third completed EC145 to Travis County STAR Flight
 Travis County, STAR (Shock, Trauma, Air Rescue) Flight based in Austin, Texas has recently received and placed into operational service a new Eurocopter EC145 completed by Metro Aviation, Inc. Full Story »

D/FW Airport's $2 billion terminal project will increase fees for parking, airlines, concessions
 The airport, which creates as many as 300,000 local jobs, plans to spend $2 billion to update the 36-year-old buildings. Paying off the future debt load will require concession and parking revenue to double in the next 10 to 15 years, reports the Dallas Morning News.  Full Story »

Longhorn Airfield open for business
 The 166th Aviation Brigade has overcome state regulations and other obstacles to improve and develop the Longhorn Airfield at North Fort Hood, reports the Fort Hood Sentinel.  Full Story »

FAA Revoked Pilots License For Buzzing Crowed Beach
 The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) revoked Joseph Bryan Kirbow of BeaumontTexas of his pilots license for buzzing a crowed Galveston County beach, reports AvStop.com.  See story  and video here. Full Story »

Lockheed Martin wins $43 million contract for F-35 joint strike fighter from US
 Lockheed Martin Corp., Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co., Fort Worth, Texas, won a $43,800,000 contract for the development, integration, verification, and validation of verification simulator capabilities for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Full Story »

FAA Approved a Second Drone to Patrol Over Texas
 Julian Aguilar of the Texas Tribune reports the FAA is expected to announce today it has approved the deployment of a second unmanned aerial drone to patrol the Texas-Mexico border. Full Story »

McTurbine Named Authorized Maintenance Center for Rolls-Royce Model 250 Turbine Engines
 Corpus Christi firm expanding helicopter maintenance market. Full Story »

Inspections find cracks on at least two American Airlines jet
 Eric Torbenson of the Dallas Morning News reports inspections of 56 of American Airlines Inc.’s Boeing 767 jets have revealed cracks in the engine pylons of two planes, according to the airline. Full Story »

Rick Perry Talks With Air China Re Possible DFW Direct Flights
Wayne Slater of the Dallas Morning News reports Gov. Rick Perry  talked with representatives of Air China about direct flights between Dallas/Fort Worth and China. Full Story »

Azle man hopes to sell flight simulator to Air Force, but in meantime, you can rent it for a party
 Bob Cox of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports an Azle Man has developed a flight simulator that is pretty much an exact replica of an F-16 fighter jet cockpit.  

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Some TWU Officials Not Happy With American Airlines
 Some members of the negotiating committees for American's mechanics and stores group are not convinced that the tentative agreements are good for their members.
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Fort Worth-based American Airlines' alliance with Japan Airlines gains speed
 Japan Airlines Corp. moved closer Friday to formalizing its alliance with Fort Worth-based American Airlines Inc., a key piece of American's strategy to build a global network. Full Story »

Drone Flights Suspended At Texas-Mexico Border
 The first unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) flying on a Texas-Mexico border security mission lost communications with the remote cockpit, leading to undisclosed pilot deviation.
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Texarkana Airport Made Need Help With Expenses
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Transport Workers Union officials not happy with American contracts Read more: http://www.star-telegram.com/2010/06/17/2274315/some-transport-worker
 Negotiating committees for the union that represents American Airlines' mechanics and parts workers, who met this week in North Texas to review final language in tentative agreements with the carrier, are not all convinced that the contracts are good for their members.  Full Story »

Plane Registered to Granbury firm crashes in New Mexico
 Authorities say a plane that crashed Thursday morning in New Mexico, killing five people onboard, was registered to an owner in Granbury, Texas. Full Story »

Sale of Vought Aircraft closes
 The new owners of Dallas-based Vought Aircraft Industries Inc. say they’re studying ways to save money at the aircraft parts maker but plan no immediate changes. Full Story »

Interest in D.C. flights surveyed by airport officials
 El Paso International Airport officials are conducting a survey to gauge interest in direct flights to Washington, D.C. Full Story »

Business Travelers Return To Air
 North Texas airlines said their most profitable customers are coming back, though not nearly to pre-recession levels. Business fliers typically don't plan ahead, booking flights at the last minute, and airlines charge them more for the flexibility. Full Story »

Blade Repair Center Opens At DFW
 DFW Airport, Texas: Sikorsky Aerospace Services, the aftermarket business of Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., formally dedicated its Composite Technology Inc. (CTI) unit’s new world-class, “purpose built” helicopter blade repair and overhaul center at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport in Texas Full Story »

American Airlines expects 2Q unit revenue to rise
 American Airlines expects second-quarter unit revenue to rise between 16.5 percent and 17.5 percent from a year earlier Full Story »

Jack Brooks Regional Airport will pay $4,880 for study
 The Jack Brooks Regional Airport is one of several airports a Texas company will survey while it conducts a federally mandated Airfield Geometric Study. Full Story »

Mountain Creek Industrial Center to be Auctioned
 Home to Vought Aircraft Industries, the 425-acre commercial and industrial development is on the block

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Developer markets Elgin airport
 A private airport outside Elgin could fill an important niche in Central Texas aviation while giving the county and EISD an important tax base. Full Story »

Dallas City Council may bid Love Field concession deals
  The contracts fell under scrutiny because they would  award, without  competitive bids, more than half of the concession space at the renovated Love terminal to two firms with political connections.   Full Story »

American Eagle Names New CEO
 AMR names Dan Garton as head of American Eagle.  Full Story »

Texarkana Airport Tries To Prevent Another Mud Glacier
Texarkana Regional Airport is trying to prevent damage from  another "mud glacier" like the one that caused $200,000 in damage several months ago.  Full Story »

Commemorative Air Force Controversy Continues
A controversy over the bylaws, board members and planes of the 9000-member CAF continued to play out in a meeting at its Midland headquarters. Full Story »

Flight School Brings Economic Benefit To Hondo
Flight school boosts Hondo economy. Full Story »

Millions Poured Into Brownsville/SPI Airport
Millions of dollars are being poured into Brownsville's airport.  Officials hope new flights will be added by summer's end. Full Story »

Airlines loaded with debt

Debt for U.S. airlines averaged a jump of a third over the last year.

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Morgan Freeman buys San Antonio Firm's Product
 Morgan Freeman bought the San Antonio aviation's firm product and took delivery in Dubai.  Full Story »