American Airlines , the nation’s largest carrier, spent $1.4 million in the second quarter to lobby on Air Traffic Control, aviation security and other issues, according to a recent disclosure report. Fort Worth, Texas-based American lobbied Congress …American Airlines spent $1.4M lobbying in 2Q - Forbes
Pilots watch the unfolding coverage hoping there is something to […]

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Russia kept up its offensive on Georgia for the fourth day despite the former Soviet republic?s ceasefire offer. The Georgian government said yesterday that Russian warplanes attacked a special forces base and Air Traffic Control center in the …Russia Ignores Georgia?s Ceasefire Offer - Donga.com
Abu Dhabi, the Capital of the United Arab Emirates, is currently […]

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Coming soon: Work on full swing for the new runway of IGI Airport in Delhi. NEW DELHI: The trial run on the third runway - one of the longest in Asia - coming up at the Indira Gandhi International Airport here …Trial run on new IGI runway soon
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The Port Authority says it’s willing to support auctioning off airport slots, but only if the federal government invests more money in the Air Traffic Control system. Authority owns the region’s thr….Port Authority Ties Flight Auctions to Fed Money (WNYC New York Public Radio)
Long requested noise study and update to airport?s 8-year-old layout plan are […]

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The faltering economy doesn’t seem to be affecting air travel out of Burlington. Officials at the Burlington Airport say more passengers flew out of the Queen City last month than ever before. Air Traffic jumped up almost 17 percent when compared to …Burlington Air Travel Takes Off - WCAX
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