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PPG Industries’ aerospace coatings group has developed a “green” selectively-strippable coatings system for Airbus Military A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport jets, ordered by the U.K. Royal Air Force under the Future Strategic Transport Aircraft (FSTA) program, that combines application and performance benefits with reduced repainting time and associated costs. PPG selectively-strippable coatings systems simplify coatings removal

Finnair is starting consultations with its cabin attendants on the company’s plans to use subcontracted cabin crew on its Barcelona and Madrid routes as well as on charter flights to the Canary Islands. According to the plan, these routes would be operated so that the cabin crew is based in Spain. In addition, Finnair plans

WestJet has entered into a code-share agreement with British Airways, enabling British Airways to market and sell WestJet-operated flights. Starting September 24th, the “BA” code will be placed on select WestJet flights connecting from Vancouver, Calgary and Toronto to Ottawa, Edmonton, and Victoria. This is the eighth code-share agreement for WestJet. Since September 2011, WestJet

Air Canada said that it will hire more than 900 employees over the next 12 months to meet its planned workforce requirements. In addition, 200 new jobs will be created for flight attendants and pilots at the airline’s low cost carrier that will be launched in 2013. “Air Canada is undertaking a selective hiring process

Delta Air Lines is adding new, on-demand entertainment options to its fleet of more than 950 two-class Delta and Delta Connection aircraft, the world’s largest fleet of Wi-Fi equipped planes. The Delta Connect Wi-Fi portal will allow customers to stream television and movie options directly to their laptop or tablet while in flight. Streamed content

Air New Zealand will be the first customer for Panasonic Avionics Corporation’s (Panasonic) lowest power and lightest weight in-flight entertainment and communications (IFEC) system – eXLite. Air New Zealand CEO, Rob Fyfe says, “Following a thorough review of all solutions available in the market for our 777-200s, we challenged Panasonic to come up with a

Etihad Airways is keen to expand its footprint in South America, said President and Chief Executive Officer, James Hogan. Mr Hogan said that the airline is currently in discussions with South American-based carriers about potential commercial partnerships. Etihad Airways currently has 38 codeshare partnerships with airlines around the globe, resulting in a combined network of