IAG report February traffic and capacity statistics
IAG reported February 2012 Group traffic rose by 3.7% compared to February 2011, while capacity was up 2.5%. The load factor for the month was up 0.8 points to 73.6%.
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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US Airways reports February load factor of 78.3%
US Airways Group reported February 2012 traffic increase of 7.9% versus February 2011. Mainline capacity was up 5.8% versus February 2011, mainline load factor was a record 78.3% for the month of February, up 1.5 points versus February 2011.
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.
AWAS delivers second new A320 aircraft to Virgin America this year
AWAS has delivered a second A320 passenger aircraft to Virgin America. This is the sixth Airbus aircraft that AWAS has placed with Virgin America over their five year business relationship.
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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Porter Airlines' February load factor up 5.5 points
Porter Airlines had a record February load factor of 56.1%, 5.5 points higher than the previous year. Capacity increased 36.8% compared to the prior year, while traffic grew 51.7% compared to February 2011.