Declan Kelly has been named Chief Commercial Officer for GECAS. In this newly created role, Kelly will lead all originations activities for GECAS’ fixed wing aircraft and is responsible for the commercial strategy, building synergy and share practices between GECAS’ regions. Kelly brings 30 years’ experience in the aviation industry, he brings deep domain expertise […]
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With the United States International Trade Commission due to give a definitive ruling on a case originally brought by Boeing on Bombardier’s seemingly unfair pricing policy, the Canadian government has turned to the World Trade Organization (WTO) for help. Boeing’s complaint is that their company, and its 737 single-aisle jet, has been harmed by the
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Air Astana has completed the installation of Rockwell Collins’ cabin system, which supports Inmarsat’s GX Aviation in-flight connectivity (IFC) service, across its fleet of three Boeing 767 aircraft. The IFC service is available to both Business and Economy class passengers, who can now connect to the Internet, use various applications for instant messaging and social
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WestJet has reported that three new vice-presidents will be joining the senior leadership team. Gandeephan Ganeshalingam joins as Vice-President, Lean and Continuous Improvement, Stuart McDonald as Vice-President and Chief Technology Officer and Scott Groh as Vice-President, Crew Resources. Gandeephan joins WestJet February 19, from GE Canada, where he most recently served as Chief Innovation Officer.
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In a politically charged move, the Indian Narendra Modi government has agreed to sell a 49% stake in the state-owned flag carrying airline, Air India, thus still retaining a controlling interest. This is seen as a strategic divestment of an airline which has failed to show an annual operating profit for over ten years, and
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Rockwell Collins’ shareowners overwhelmingly approved the proposed acquisition of Rockwell Collins by United Technologies Corp. More than 96% of all votes cast, representing more than 72% of all shares of common stock outstanding on the record date for the special meeting, were in favor of the transaction. Upon satisfaction of required regulatory and other customary
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Gary Beck will be Horizon Air’s new president and chief executive officer and Constance von Muehlen will be its chief operating officer. Beck is not a newcomer to Alaska Air Group, having served Alaska Airlines from 2008 to June 2015 as vice president of flight operations. Von Muehlen is a former U.S. Army Black Hawk
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Alaska Airlines has received a single operating certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on January 11, for Alaska Airlines and Virgin America, marking another significant milestone in the integration of the two airlines. The receipt of a single operating certificate will not result in any immediate differences for guests when flying with Alaska or
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