Monthly Archives: August 2010

Aviation and Airport Development Newsletter, August 30, 2010, vol. 2, no. 10

Vol. 2, No. 10, August 30, 2010 The following is a summary review of articles from all over the nation concerning aviation and airport development law news during the past week.  These were all first posted, in abbreviated form, on … Continue reading

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U.S. Department of Justice Says United and Continental Airlines Can Merge

The U.S. Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division issued a press release on August 27, 2010, stating that “in light of the agreement by United Airlines Inc. and Continental Airlines Inc. to transfer takeoff and landing rights (slots) and other assets … Continue reading

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FAA: Failure to Follow Airworthiness Directive Will Cost American Airlines A Record $24.2 Million

On August 26, 2010, the Federal Aviation Administration announced that it has proposed a $24.2 million civil penalty against American Airlines Inc. for failing to correctly follow an Airworthiness Directive involving the maintenance of its McDonnell Douglas MD-80 aircraft. This … Continue reading

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Aviation and Airport Development Newsletter, August 23, 2010, vol. 2, no. 9

Vol. 2, No. 9, August 23, 2010 The following is a summary review of articles from all over the nation concerning aviation and airport development law news during the past week.  These were all first posted, in abbreviated form, on … Continue reading

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FAA Proposes Civil Penalties Against 11 Companies for Violations of DOT Hazmat Regulations

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced on Friday, August 6, 2010, that it is proposing civil penalties ranging from $54,000 to $91,000 against 11 companies for violations of Department of Transportation Hazardous Materials Regulations.  The FAA offered the following details … Continue reading

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Aviation and Airport Development Newsletter, August 2, 2010, vol. 2, no. 8

Vol. 2, No. 8, August 2, 2010 The following is a summary review of articles from all over the nation concerning aviation and airport development law news during the past week.  These were all first posted, in abbreviated form, on … Continue reading

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