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July 2, 2009

1. Sky Harbor Earns Perfect Inspection from FAA
Sky Harbor International Airport just completed its annual Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification inspection with a perfect score. The airport received zero discrepancies for the fourth year in a row, according to a release from Claire Simeone Stern with the City of Phoenix Aviation Department.
By Lan Smith
ABC15.com
July 1, 2009

2. Denver International Airport Redesign in the Works
Denver International Airport officials are planning a remake of the iconic terminal in a way that would make the Great Hall under the tent part of the secure, or "sterile," side of the airport. Sterile areas now include DIA's concourses and the platforms of the train that transfers passengers between the terminal and concourses.
By Jeffrey Leib
The Denver Post
July 2, 2009

3. Airport Announces New International Flights
Lansing's airport will soon offer a new flight, and this time you'll need your passport. The Capital Region International Airport announced the new service. Just picture yourself on the warm sunny beaches of Mexico. Lansing's Capital Region International Airport is trying to make it easier for you to get there. The non-stop flight to Cancun, Mexico will be the first international commercial flight to ever fly out of the airport. It's all due to a 4 million dollar U.S. Customs station just built at the airport.
By Stephanie Kolp
WLNS
July 1, 2009

4. Airport Security Screeners as Cops: Is TSA Going Too Far?
TSA security screeners can make even the savviest road warrior just a bit bonkers. We’ve endured long lines, conflicting policies, inconsistent enforcement and boorish, barking employees. Now comes a deeper concern: Constitutional rights. As TSA has tried to become a smarter security force, focusing on passenger behavior and not just weapons and explosives, its screeners have been left to use their judgment on quizzing and searching travelers. That seems to be a legally perilous pursuit: Are they really getting enough training and proper procedures to safeguard rights as they hunt for criminals?
By Scott McCartney
The Wall Street Journal
July 1, 2009

5. Computer Problems Delay United Flights at O’Hare
A computer problem grounded all United Airlines flights at O'Hare International Airport Thursday, causing long delays and lines for travelers headed out for the Fourth of July holiday weekend. The outage involved all of United's computers at O'Hare, forcing many delays and some cancellations, said airline spokeswoman Robin Urbanski.
Associated Press
July 2, 2009

6. Lambert Considers Selling Terminal Naming Rights to Raise Revenue
Officials at Lambert-St. Louis International Airport are looking to sell naming rights to terminals, air advertisements over a radio system and allow companies to pass out product samples as ways to raise additional revenue. Airport commissioners approved a contract Wednesday with Airport Marketing Income, a Beaverton, Ore., company that has launched additional revenue-making initiatives at airports in Boston, Chicago, Cleveland and seven other airports.
By Kelsey Volkmann
St. Louis Business Journal
July 1, 2009

7. Air Canada Workers Target Vancouver Olympics for Strike
The Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics have become a bargaining chip at Air Canada as the country's largest airline tries to overcome labour strife and avoid filing for bankruptcy protection. Air Canada mechanics and technical staff, worried about losing their jobs to El Salvador, narrowly voted down a tentative 21-month labour pact that had been recommended by union negotiators, throwing the cash-strapped carrier's recovery strategy into jeopardy.
By Brett Jang
The Globe and Mail
July 2, 2009

8. South Florida Airports Feel Pinch but Say Fliers Won’t Notice
South Florida airports are feeling the pinch of recession. But airport officials insist fliers won't notice. At Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, they're trying to cut the costs of airport shuttles, cleaning services and security contracts -- all without affecting passenger comfort or safety, assured airport spokesman Greg Meyer.
By Jaclyn Giovis
South Florida Sun Sentinel
July 1, 2009

9. How Badly Do You Hate the Middle Seat?
More than half of Americans would rather go to the dentist than sit in the middle seat, according to a new survey by 3M Privacy Filters. Some 54 percent would prefer a visit to the doctor’s office than getting stuck in one of the uncomfortable seats. An even higher number (56 percent) would rather be stuck in traffic or go on a blind date.
By Christopher Elliott
Tripso
July 1, 2009

10. Boeing Shopping in South Carolina?
Officials at Boeing Commercial Airplanes and Vought Aircraft Industries are not commenting on reports that Boeing is in negotiations with the Dallas-based Vought to buy out its Advanced Aero Solutions unit in South Carolina, which makes 787 aft fuselage assemblies.
By Michael Mecham
Aviation Week
July 1, 2009


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