TORONTO, ONTARIO – Bombardier Aerospace announced today that a new customer, which has requested to remain unidentified at this time, has placed a conditional order for five CS100 and 10 CS300 jetliners. (more…)

MONTREAL, QUEBEC – Business aviation leader Bombardier today announced that London Air Services (LAS) has placed firm orders for five Learjet 75 aircraft, valued at approximately $65 million U.S., based on the 2012 list price for typically equipped aircraft. (more…)

TORONTO – A ten-day effort by Air Canada pilots to negotiate a new agreement with the airline has failed, sending the dispute to federally-legislated arbitration. (more…)

RENTON, Wash. – Boeing announced today a new winglet design concept for the 737 MAX. The new Advanced Technology winglet will provide MAX customers with up to an additional 1.5 percent fuel-burn improvement, depending on range, on top of the 10-12 percent improvement already offered on the new-engine variant. (more…)

CALGARY – WestJet today announced it has selected Montreal-based Bombardier Inc. to supply aircraft for its new regional airline, expected to launch in the second half of 2013. (more…)

WICHITA, KANSAS – Representatives from four levels of government joined Bombardier Learjet executives and other stakeholders yesterday to highlight the official ground breaking ceremony marking the expansion of Wichita’s Learjet site. (more…)

CINCINNATI, OHIO – Field Aviation Company Inc. has been acquired by privately held U.S. company, Amavco Inc., from Field’s parent firm, Hunting PLC. Established in 1947 in Calgary, Alberta, Field Aviation is an international aircraft modification and parts manufacturing company with locations in Toronto, Calgary, Seattle and Cincinnati. (more…)

PRINCE GEORGE, BC – Before student pilots in Canada can go on their first solo flights, the Transport Canada PSTAR (Pre-Solo Test about Air Regulations) exam must be completed. (more…)

CALGARY – WestJet today showcased its newest environmental innovation, a baggage tug which runs on rechargeable lithium polymer batteries. (more…)

CALGARY – WestJet today announced an expanded and exclusive agreement with Thomas Cook that will see WestJet provide more seat capacity for Thomas Cook’s Sunquest vacation product for the 2012-2013 winter season. (more…)