5 March 2012

Airbus A350 XWB landing gear test bench ready for service

The A350 XWB’s main and nose landing gear test bench is ready for service at Airbus’ site in Filton, UK. This latest step in the A350 XWB’s progress is achieved more than one year before the aircraft’s first flight and two years before its entry into service. Extensive testing campaigns are being carried out for …

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Spirit Airlines names Edward M. Christie III new Chief Financial Officer

Spirit Airlines will appoint Edward M. (Ted) Christie III as its senior vice president and Chief Financial Officer, effective April, 2012. He will be responsible for leading the finance, treasury, financial planning, accounting, tax, investor relations, and purchasing functions at Spirit. Christie is currently senior vice president and CFO of Pinnacle Airlines and was previously …

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Alaska Air Group reports February operational results

Alaska reported a 9.7% increase in traffic, on a 5.8% increase in capacity compared to February 2011. This resulted in a 3.0-point increase in load factor to 84.5%. Horizon’s traffic declined 11.9% in February, while capacity declined 11.3% compared to February 2011. This resulted in a 0.5-point decrease in load factor to 76.5%.

AeroMechanical Services receives first AFIRS 228 Activation STC

AeroMechanical Services has received its first activation Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the Automated Flight Information Reporting System (AFIRS) 228 on a CRJ-900 Series aircraft. The activation STC was approved by Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) and issued under the authority of AMA’s Design Approval Organization. It allows for the full installation of AFIRS 228 …

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Frontier Airlines appoints Chief Operating Officer

Frontier Airlines reported the appointment of John Bendoraitis as chief operating officer of the Denver-based carrier. An experienced airline executive and operations professional, Bendoraitis brings nearly 30 years of industry experience to the position. He served as president of Comair Airlines since 2008 where he led the reorganization of the airline’s cost structure.

Boeing, Elbit Systems of America sign MOU for technology investment in Brazil

Boeing and Elbit Systems of America have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that supports the development of advanced avionics capabilities in Brazil. Boeing has selected Elbit to provide the Large Area Display system that will be part of an advanced cockpit system to be offered on Boeing fighter aircraft, including the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet …

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