LONDON – Heathrow, NATS*, Singapore Airlines and Airbus have launched an improved departure procedure for the Airbus A380, saving even more fuel, emitting even less CO2 and remaining within the airport’s strict noise procedures. (more…)
Heathrow and Singapore Airlines Launch Fuel Saving
March 2nd, 2010 by admin, Filed under - News
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International Air Traffic Increases
March 2nd, 2010 by admin, Filed under - News
GENEVA – The International Air Transport Association today announced that January 2010 demand statistics for international scheduled air traffic that showed continuing improvement. (more…)
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Avior Signs $35 Million Contract With Bell Helicopter
March 2nd, 2010 by admin, Filed under - News
LAVAL, QC – Avior Integrated Products Inc. today signed a US$35 million, multi-year contract with Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Ltd. in Mirabel to supply structural assemblies for the new 429 Helicopter. (more…)
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Arizona Flight Training Center Opens in Glendale
March 1st, 2010 by admin, Filed under - News
GLENDALE, ARIZONA – The Arizona Flight Training Center, launched operations in Glendale, Arizona on February 1st, 2010. The new flight school is based at the Glendale Municipal Airport and offers a full compliment of ratings from flight instructors who individually have over 2000 hours of flight experience. (more…)
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Second Gulfstream G650 Completes First Flight
February 27th, 2010 by admin, Filed under - News
SAVANNAH, Ga. – Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announced yesterday that a second ultra-large-cabin, ultra-long-range Gulfstream G650 has completed its first flight. (more…)
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Ninety-Nines Celebrate 100 Years of Women Pilots
February 26th, 2010 by admin, Filed under - News
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – Susan Larson, President of The Ninety-Nines, has committed to flying women who have never flown in both her Cessna 182 and Hughes 500 helicopter during the week of March 6-12 in celebration of 100 years of licensed women pilots. (more…)
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Canada Enhances Air Traveller Security
February 25th, 2010 by admin, Filed under - News
OTTAWA – Canada’s Transport Minister John Baird today announced new dedicated funds that will help to strengthen Canada’s air transportation system against terrorist attacks, enhance the protection of air travellers and better align the aviation system with international security requirements. (more…)
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Canadian Transportation Agency Issues Decision on Cats in Aircraft Cabins
February 25th, 2010 by admin, Filed under - News
OTTAWA – In a decision issued today, the Canadian Transportation Agency ruled that three individuals are persons with disabilities in the context of air travel due to their allergy to cats. (more…)
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Boeing and United Airlines Finalize 787 Order
February 25th, 2010 by admin, Filed under - Boeing
SEATTLE and CHICAGO, – Boeing and United Airlines have finalized an order for 25 787-8 jetliners. The agreement includes the opportunity to purchase another 50 Dreamliners. (more…)
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Japanese Airline to Offer Women-Only Lavatories on International Routes
February 25th, 2010 by admin, Filed under - News
LOS ANGELES – Beginning Monday, March 1st, ANA Group will begin introducing women-only lavatories on ANA Group international routes (more…)
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