GENEVA, Switzerland – Viking Air of Victoria, BC, Canada and the Vietnam Navy have finalized a purchase agreement for six DHC-6 Twin Otter Series 400 aircraft. With this historic purchase the Vietnam Ministry of Defense has acquired its first ever western built aircraft, and the formation of the Navy’s initial fixed-wing-aircraft Air Wing.

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SAVANNAH, Ga. — The Gulfstream G650 flew at its proposed Mmo of 0.925 for the first time on Sunday, May 2.

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NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. – Boeing announced today that it has chosen South Carolina as the location for fabrication and assembly of airplane interior parts to supply the 787 Dreamliner final assembly and delivery site currently under construction in North Charleston, S.C.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The NTSB has launched an investigation into the near collision of a Southwest Airlines jetliner and a news helicopter over a runway at Houston’s Hobby Airport last week.

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HOUSTON and CHICAGO – Continental and United today announced a definitive merger agreement, creating the world’s leading airline with superior service to customers, expanded access to an unparalleled global network serving 370 destinations around the world, enhanced long-term career prospects for employees, and a platform for improved profitability and sustainable long-term value for shareholders.

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PRINCE GEORGE, BC – An Air Canada Jazz flight landed safely at the Prince George Airport today after declaring an emergency.

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