AAR reported that its Telair cargo systems business has reached a major milestone with the delivery of its 200th Cargo Loading System (CLS) to Airbus. Telair’s advanced CLS is the standard lower deck system for A330/A340-200/300 and A330-200F freighters. Since production started in May 2008, Telair has increased delivery from two-to-three cargo systems per month
Allegiant has obtained Extended-range Operations (ETOPS) certification and Flag Carrier Status from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The company announced earlier this year its entrance into Hawaii. ETOPS certification and Flag Carrier status are both necessary for flying to Hawaii.
Alaska Airlines and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW) jointly announced they have reached tentative agreement on a new six-year contract covering the carrier’s 587 ramp service and stores agents. The agreement includes wage increases of 10% over the life of the contract, long-term incentive bonuses, and job security and improved productivity
Virgin America announced that it is requesting U.S. Department of Transportation approval to place the Virgin Australia code on Virgin America services from Los Angeles to Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Fort Lauderdale, Philadelphia, Portland, Seattle and Washington D.C. Once approved, this will be the first-ever codeshare agreement for the California-based carrier, building on a 2009 interline
One of Asia’s fastest growing airlines, Colombo-based SriLankan Airlines, is to join the oneworld alliance towards the end of 2012. The selection of SriLankan Airlines for membership was announced on June 11th, at the IATA World Transport Summit in Beijing. SriLankan brings three new destinations in southern India to the oneworld network, namely Kochin, Tiruchirapallin
Bombardier Aerospace confirmed that the Interstate Aviation Committee (IAC) − commonly known by its Russian acronym, MAK − has awarded aircraft type approval to Bombardier’s Q400 turboprop for operation in Russia and the CIS. “As part of Bombardier’s global expansion strategy, Russia and the CIS are key international growth markets. The type approval of the
United Airlines announced that the company has reached a tentative agreement with the Association of Flight Attendants (AFA) covering flight attendants from the company’s Continental subsidiary, almost three months ahead of the contract’s amendable date. The agreement extends the current collective bargaining agreement for a term of 28 months beyond its September 1, 2012, amendable
On Wednesday June 6th, the Helsinki District Court granted the injunction to end the week-long strike of 1000 Finnair Technical Services workers, which began on June 5th. Union representatives said Thursday they planned to appeal the injunction.
Indra delivered the first of two Airbus A320 simulators purchased by Hainan Airlines. The system is already providing service at the airline’s flight training centre in the city of Sanya on the island of Hainan. Indra will supply the second system later this year. The Indra simulator has entered into service after successfully passing its
Employees from Finnair Technical Services walked out on Tuesday June 5th, after the employee unions rejected Finnair’s proposel of financial support and re-employment support packages for employees who are at risk of redundancies, due to Finnair’s plan to outsource its engine and component services to SR Technics. According to the unions the industrial action will
