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Worker Crushed by 787

EVERETT, Wash. -- A Boeing worker was seriously injured Friday evening at Everett's Paine Field after being run over by a 787 Dreamliner. Dozens of paramedics and firefighters rushed to Paine Field after 6:00 p.m., working quickly to free the person from under right wing landing gear. The victim was eventually extricated and immediately airlifted to Harborview Medical Center. The extent of injuries is not known. The 787 was being towed at the time of the accident and is believed to be due for delivery to Japan Airlines (JAL) within the next few months.

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Digital Aviation releases Radio Navigation Simulator

Radio Navigation Simulator (RNS) is a precision 2D Flight Simulator, designed for iPad, iPhone and iPod, that enables pilots and students to practice, understand, and become proficient in the use, and management of VOR, VOR-DME and ADF instruments, all of which are displayed on a realistic Flight Panel, with a Directional Gyro and other Flight Panel functionality. RNS is flown in a Synthetic Flight Environment, with real world derived aeronautical data, using latitude and longitude mapping, where flight training can take place.

Boeing Jet Deliveries Trail Assembly Rate

Boeing Co. delivered two new 787 Dreamliners in January, half a plane below the monthly production rate, as progress is slowed by changes after assembly to make sure the composite-plastic jets conform to regulations. Boeing has promised to be building 10 Dreamliners a month by the end of next year to work through a backlog of more than 800 orders for the jet, which entered service at the end of 2011 after more than three years of delays.

AMR Braves $1 Billion Revenue �Question Mark� After Job Cuts

AMR Corp.’s turnaround plan in bankruptcy envisions finding $1 billion in new revenue even as the parent of American Airlines (AMR) scales back its workforce by 18 percent and prepares to trim overall flying.

Qantas to hike fares due to carbon taxes by 24 percent!

QANTAS will raise surcharges for international and domestic flights by as much as 24 per cent, blaming higher fuel costs and the impact of carbon taxes in Australia and Europe.

Qantas and its regional offshoot, QantasLink, will increase domestic fares by an average 2.5 per cent from February 9. It translates into a $5 fare increase for a flight between Sydney and Melbourne. A one-way international flight will go up by as much as $60.

American Airlines to cut 13,000 jobs

The parent of American Airlines wants to eliminate about 13,000 jobs — 15 percent of its workforce — as the nation's third-biggest airline remakes itself under bankruptcy protection.

The company proposes to end its traditional pension plans, a move strongly opposed by the airline's unions and the U.S. pension-insurance agency, and to stop paying for retiree health benefits.

Actor John Travolta to donate jet to Ga. museum

Actor John Travolta plans to donate a jet plane to a museum in central Georgia.

Robins Air Force Base spokeswoman Chrissy Miner says the actor will donate a G-2 Gulfstream executive jet to the Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame at the Museum of Aviation in Warner Robins.

LYNX AIRWAYS WORLDWIDE SKY BLUE RADIO VA OF THE YEAR

JANUARY 31, 2012: On Sunday January 22nd, Sky Blue Radio was honored to select Lynx Airways Worldwide as the first recipient of the Sky Blue Radio VA of the Year. “Lynx Airways Worldwide has been in existence for almost 20 years and exemplifies the spirit of community that Sky Blue Radio wishes to celebrate.” said station manager Jeff “JT” Turner.

Entries from 17 other Virtual Airlines made the selection difficult. The judges panel consisting of Sky Blue Radio staff and listeners brought a list of who they felt represented community. Each list was comprised of their selections and was varied, but Lynx was on everyone’s list of finalists.

Houston airport's first charter to Cuba takes off Thursday

The first Cuba-bound charter flight from Bush Intercontinental Airport departs Thursday with a Houston-based group taking advantage of relaxed travel rules that went into effect last year.

The flight, aboard a Miami-based 737, will include 80 passengers with visas specified for "people-to-people" exchanges, the Houston Airport System said. The group will fly into Havana and return to Houston on Sunday.

Big Fat Simulations releases Airport Madness 4

Airport Madness 4 is loaded with six challenging new airports and numerous new control features. Helicopters, float planes and space shuttles are just a few of the new and interesting aircraft you will see. In addition, there are new control features such as aircraft directional control and radar. Airport Madness 4 is a must-have game for any aviation enthusiast. It's incredibly simple, yet insanely addictive. Over 40,000 copies of our previous versions have been sold to date. Don't miss out, play all six unique maps in this latest version of Airport Madness!