REYKJAVIK, ICELAND – Icelandair, Iceland’s flagship air company, has recently announced a Northern Lights package deal flying to and from North America this winter. (more…)
Icelandair Announces ‘Once in a Lifetime’ Northern Lights Tour
November 13th, 2009 by admin, Filed under - News
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First Boeing 747-8 Freighter Leaves Factory
November 13th, 2009 by admin, Filed under - Boeing
EVERETT, Wash. – Boeing, on Thursday afternoon, towed the first 747-8 Freighter out of the factory in Everett, Wash. The airplane, ultimately destined for Cargolux, will be painted and begin preparations for flight test. (more…)
EADS North America Delivers First H-72A Training Helicopter to the U.S. Navy
November 13th, 2009 by admin, Filed under - News
EADS North America has delivered the first of five H-72A training helicopters for the U.S. Navy today, marking a new milestone in the company’s production of multi-role helicopters for U.S. military services. (more…)
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Avro Lancaster Fly Past Tribute
November 12th, 2009 by admin, Filed under - News
These pics are from the Saskatoon Control Tower as the crew of Avro Lancaster C-GVRA did a couple of passes at YXE and then went to Winnipeg .
There’s only two of them still flying in the world and today one of them flew over Saskatoon to promote the Canada Remembers Air Show in August 2009. (more…)
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LAX Breaks Ground on New Aircraft Rescue Facility
November 12th, 2009 by admin, Filed under - News
LOS ANGELES, CA – Los Angeles Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa was joined today by representatives of local and federal elected officials, executives from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and City fire and airport departments in breaking ground for a new replacement Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) facility at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). (more…)
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Boeing Completes Modifications On First Boeing 787 Dreamliner
November 12th, 2009 by admin, Filed under - Boeing
EVERETT, Wash. Boeing has completed installing reinforcements within the side-of-body section on the first 787 Dreamliner. (more…)
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Air Canada Offers Customers New Seating Options
November 12th, 2009 by admin, Filed under - Air Canada
MONTREAL – Air Canada today began offering customers a Preferred Seat option that gives travellers seeking the comfort of additional leg room the opportunity to reserve specific exit row and bulkhead seats with extra seat pitch in the economy cabin on all Air Canada flights. (more…)
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Porter Airlines Tees Up Winter Myrtle Beach Service
November 12th, 2009 by admin, Filed under - News
TORONTO – Golfers, families and friends can get away to Myrtle Beach’s famous golf courses and sandy beaches more easily than ever with Porter Airlines’ new winter seasonal service. (more…)
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Boeing to Showcase at Dubai Air Show
November 11th, 2009 by admin, Filed under - News
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – The Boeing Company at this year’s Dubai Air Show will showcase a range of advanced commercial and defense products and services designed to meet the needs of customers in the Middle East. (more…)
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Toronto City Centre Airport Changes Name
November 11th, 2009 by admin, Filed under - Airports
TORONTO – Effective today, Toronto City Centre Airport (“TCCA”) will officially change its name to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (“BBTCA”) to honour Canada’s First World War air ace and Victoria Cross recipient, as well as all veterans and members of the Canadian Armed Forces. (more…)
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