19 February 2008

Marc Newell joins bmi as Western Regional Sales Director

Marc Newell has been named Western Regional Sales Director for bmi, the UK’s second largest scheduled airline. In his new position, Newell is responsible for key sales, marketing efforts and development of business strategies to maintain more than 150 accounts throughout the West. His sales territory includes the following states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, […]

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Embraer releases commercial aviation forecast for Asia Pacific region and China

Embraer has released its projections for commercial air traffic demand in the Asia Pacific region and China over the next 20 years (2008-2027) during the Singapore Airshow 2008. Asia Pacific will grow at an annual rate of 5.3 percent and, particularly, China at 7.5 percent, which are well above the projected world average of 4.9

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CFM delivers more than 900 new CFM56-5B/CFM56-7B engines

CFM56 Tech Insertion has had a successful entry into service, with the engines performing very well in airline operation. To date, CFM has delivered more than 900 new CFM56-5B and CFM56-7B engines in this configuration to airlines around the globe. Tech Insertion became the new production standard for the CFM56-7B and CFM56-5B in 2007. The

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RusLine operates first Bombardier CRJ airliner on scheduled flights in Russia

RusLine of Moscow, Russia has become the first airline to operate scheduled flights with a Bombardier CRJ regional jet in Russia, flying a previously-owned 50-seat CRJ100 aircraft. The airline started the scheduled flights by February 14, 2008. Established in 1994, RusLine also operates a fleet of Russian-built jet aircraft and operates scheduled and charter flights

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Airbus successfully tested fuel cells system in flight

Airbus has successfully tested a fuel cells system in flight. For the first time on a civil aircraft this innovative energy source powered the aircraft’s back-up hydraulic and electric power systems. The test conducted in February is part of Airbus’ overall plans for an eco-efficient aviation industry. It supports the on-going research to evaluate the

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