EVERETT, Wash. – Boeing moved closer this week toward completing assembly of the first 747-8 Intercontinental as mechanics in Everett, Wash., loaded the forward and aft fuselage sections to join with the wing and center section. (more…)

MONTREAL – Today, in a Globe and Mail special editorial feature, Mediacorp Canada Inc. announced that Bombardier Aerospace is one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2011. (more…)

CAMPBELL RIVER, BC – In response to the discovery of a suspicious item within a piece of checked baggage at Campbell River Airport, 2 adult males were detained for questioning and have since been released. (more…)

SEATTLE – The Federal Aviation Administration is proposing a $455,175 civil penalty against Corporate Air of Billings, Mont., for allegedly operating a Beech 1900C airliner when it was not in compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations. (more…)

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The nation’s largest airlines reported only one flight in August with a tarmac delay of more than three hours, compared to 66 flights in August 2009, with no change in the rate of canceled flights, according to the Air Travel Consumer Report released today by the U.S. Department of Transportation. (more…)

MOJAVE, CA – Virgin Galactic, the US company developing the world’s first commercial manned space flight system and tourism business, announced the successful completion today of the first piloted free flight of SpaceShipTwo, named the VSS Enterprise. (more…)

FORT WORTH – Lockheed Martin Corp. has made a gift to support Challenge Air for Kids & Friends, an organization that seeks to build the self-esteem and confidence of children and youth with special needs through the experience of flight and participation in educational aviation programs. (more…)

CALGARY – WestJetters are giving thanks as a record number of guests chose to fly with WestJet yesterday. (more…)

PRINCE GEORGE, BC – Sands Bulk Transport has taken the first steps in developing a fuel farm adjacent the north-end fueling apron of the Prince George Airport. (more…)

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Business Aviation Association today invited those attending the Association’s 63rd Annual Meeting & Convention in Atlanta, GA, to be a part of something special by volunteering a weekend day in support of a project to benefit the Brookhaven Boys & Girls Club. (more…)