On April 15 the US Department of Transport granted tentative approval for Norwegian Air International’s permit that would allow it to fly both to and from the US in direct competition with US carriers. However, that decision was then opened up to public scrutiny and the Allied Pilots Association (APA), which represents over 15,000 American […]
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The Frontier Airline Pilots Association (FAPA) released that the pilots of Frontier Airlines have voted to merge their independent union with the Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA). Of the 93% of eligible pilots who voted, 93 % voted in favor of joining the world’s largest pilot union, showing their commitment to collective representation. APA
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International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG) presented Group consolidated results for the three months to March 31st, 2016. IAG reported first quarter operating profit of €155m before exceptional items (2015: operating profit of €25m), excluding Aer Lingus €181m. Passenger unit revenue for the quarter was down 3.5% and at constant currency down 4.7% (excluding Aer Lingus
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Spirit AeroSystems reported first quarter 2016 financial results driven by strong operating performance of mature programs. Spirit’s first quarter 2016 revenues were US$1.7bn, down 3% compared to the same period of 2015. Operating income for the first quarter of 2016 was $267 million, compared to US$235m in the first quarter of 2015. Net income for
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The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved the Airbus A350-900 for ETOPS (Extended-range Twin engine aircraft Operations) ‘beyond 180 minutes’ diversion time. This approval means that when the first FAA-affiliated operators start to take delivery of their A350s in 2017 they will be able to serve new direct non-limiting routings, compared with a standard
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The Air France-KLM Board of Directors met on May 1st 2016. Following the unanimous recommendation of the Nomination and Governance Committee, the Board has decided that Jean-Marc Janaillac should become the Group’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer when Alexandre de Juniac leaves this position. Since 2012, Jean-Marc Janaillac has been Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
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Delta Air Lines has selected CFM International’s CFM56-5B engine to power 37 additional A321ceo (current engine option) aircraft ordered earlier today and scheduled to begin delivery in 2017. The order also includes a five-year Material Support Agreement (MSA) for the CFM56-5B/-7B engines in the Delta fleet. These A321 will join the other 126 CFM-powered A319
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British Airways began flying its new Airbus A380 aircraft between London Heathrow and Vancouver International Airport. This marks the first A380 for the city of Vancouver and the only scheduled A380 service in western Canada. To coincide with the A380 launch, British Airways has partnered with the British Consulate General – Vancouver and UK Trade
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The Boeing 737 MAX 8 has marked a key achievement after completing high altitude flight testing in La Paz, Bolivia. It’s the first international trip for the 737 MAX flight-test fleet. The airport’s 13,300-foot (4,050-meter) altitude tested the MAX’s capability to take off and land at high altitudes, which can affect overall airplane performance. “The
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Kapco Global and Avio-Diepen have announced their intent to join forces to form one of the world’s leading independent aerospace distributor. Along with a comprehensive portfolio of products and services, the two companies will offer its suppliers and customers more capabilities, greater global reach and more local support – all while continuing to provide the
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