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Bombardier Appoints SA Express Airways as its First Commercial Aircraft ASF in Africa
Today, at African Airline Association (AFRAA), Bombardier Aerospace announced that South African Express Airways (SA Express) has been appointed an Authorized Service Facility (ASF) for CRJ100, CRJ200 and CRJ700 regional jets, as well as Q400 turboprops and other Dash 8/Q-Series turboprops. This addition to Bombardier’s Authorized Service Facility (ASF) network is the first in Africa […]
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Bombardier Eyes Opportunities in Africa at the AFRAA
Bombardier Commercial Aircraft will reinforce its commitment to the African airline industry with its attendance at the 44th Annual General Assembly of the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) in Johannesburg, November 18-20, 2012. Bombardier will showcase its powerful line-up of commercial aircraft, the Q400 NextGen regional turboprop, the best-selling CRJ NextGen regional jet family, and the […]
ACJ319 \ Airbus \ BAA Jet Management \ China \ jet \ jets \ Mah Jong \ Sharklet \ TAG Aviation
Chinese customer orders Airbus ACJ319
An Airbus ACJ319 with the fuel-saving Sharklet option has been ordered by a Chinese customer, in the first deal for this version from the country. The order builds on the strong Airbus corporate jet presence in greater China, where there are around 25 orders to date. Airbus corporate jets such as the ACJ318 and ACJ319 […]
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Ethiopian Graduates 255 Trainees
Ethiopian Aviation Academy graduated 255 trainees from its schools of aviation maintenance, marketing and cabin crew on November 13, 2012. The Academy graduated 150 maintenance technicians, 60 cabin crew and 44 marketing trainees. Among the 150 aviation maintenance technician graduates, four are Tanzanian nationals. The graduation ceremony was attended by H.E. Dr. Joram Biswaro, Ambassador […]
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Delta Honours Veterans with $350,000 Fisher House Gift and Airport Celebration in D.C.
Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) today capped a three-day celebration of veterans with a $350,000 gift to the Fisher House Foundation at Reagan National Airport (DCA) in Washington, D.C. The airline kicked off its military salute in Atlanta on Friday, Nov. 9, with the dedication of the “Spirit of Freedom,” a Boeing 757 honouring men […]
A320neo \ Airbus \ aircraft \ Interjet \ John Leahy \ Latin America \ Mexico \ Miguel Aleman Velasco
Interjet signs purchase agreement for 40 A320neo
Mexican low-cost carrier and all-Airbus operator Interjet signed a purchase agreement for 40 A320neo aircraft. Interjet will announce the aircraft’s engine selection at a later date. The A320neo has over 95 percent airframe commonality making it an easy fit for Interjet’s fleet of 36 A320s. Later this month, Interjet will receive an additional A320 aircraft. […]
Air France \ Air transport \ airlines \ associations \ cost reduction \ Emissions Trading Scheme \ European \ IAG \ KLM \ Ms Mantzavinou
Postponing ETS Implementation Relieves Airlines
Air transport associations, authorities, organisations and airlines have been strongly positioned against the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) as it would be a cost burden to airlines, calculated to add 1% to an average return fare, and would decrease up to 1% air traffic volumes. Intensifying price competition, that does not allow carriers to pass […]
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EU ETS Pause Gives Positive Opportunity for Climate Agreement
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the announcement by the European Commissioner for Climate Action suspending the inclusion of international aviation in the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS). “Commissioner Connie Hedegaard’s announcement that she has ‘stopped the clock’ on the imposition of the EU ETS on flights to and from non-EU countries […]
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Boeing Increases 787 Production Rate
Boeing employees last week rolled out the first 787 Dreamliner built at the new rate of five-airplanes-per-month. The airplane is the 83rd 787 to be built. “This accomplishment, doubling our production rate in one year, is the result of the combined efforts of thousands of men and women across Boeing and at our partners,” said […]
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IATA Infrastructure to Support Asian Growth
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged Asia- Pacific aviation leaders to focus on airport and air traffic management infrastructure as the region’s demand for connectivity continues to grow. “Aviation is a vital part of Asia’s economy, supporting 24 million jobs and nearly half-a-trillion dollars of GDP. Connectivity, facilitated by aviation, is a critical link […]