US Airways announced changes to its executive team, including the promotion of David Seymour to Senior Vice President, technical operations and the expanded roles of Senior Vice President, Marketing and Planning Andrew Nocella and Vice President, Human Resources Daniel Pon. The company previously communicated to its employees the departures of Senior Vice President and Chief […]
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Spirit AeroSystems and Southwest Airlines announced the signing of a supply agreement whereby Spirit will supply thrust reverser, fuselage and wing components for Southwest’s fleet of 737 aircraft. This multi-year contract will enable Southwest to obtain predictable and competitive pricing for all 737 parts in the Spirit catalog while ensuring availability for key parts and
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Frontier Airlines announced it will begin charging a $15 fee for a first checked bag, effective for travel after Nov. 1, 2008.
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Alaska Airlines said it is reducing capacity 8% compared to a year ago, effective with its winter schedule starting Nov. 9 and continuing into 2009. The reduction in capacity represents 15% fewer departures. As a result, Alaska Airlines is reducing its work force by 9 to 10%. “The one-two punch of record oil prices and
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Discovery Air said that the board of directors terminated David Taylor as the President and Chief Executive Officer of the corporation. Taylor and Ian McLean resigned from the Board at the same meeting. David Jennings has been appointed the interim President and Chief Executive Officer of Discovery Air.
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Volvo Aero Services Corporation and Embraer have signed an exclusive agreement for Volvo Aero Services to provide various inventory management services including the distribution of new surplus material. Under the agreement, Volvo Aero Services will provide inventory management services to support the distribution of new surplus material for a wide range of Embraer aircraft models
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Vought Aircraft Industries will supply the wings for Northrop Grumman’s platform aircraft for the U.S. Navy
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Britain’s third largest tour operator faced bankruptcy as a result of soaring fuel costs and the credit crunch. XL Leisure Group Plc, XL Airways UK Limited, Excel Aviation Limited, Explorer House Limited, Aspire Holidays Limited, Freedom Flights Limited, Freedom Flights (Aviation) Limited, The Really Great Holiday Company plc, Medlife Hotels Limited, Travel City Flights Limited,
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