GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes S.A. has joined the International Air Transport Association (IATA), an international trade body, representing approximately 230 airlines comprising 93% of scheduled international air traffic. As a member, GOL will take part in global discussions and vote on issues regarding the development of the commercial aviation industry. GOL will also participate in
International Communications Group (ICG) has been selected by AeroMexico Airlines to install its NxtLink ICS-120A communications systems which offer flight deck voice and DataLink services over the Iridium satellite network on five of its Boeing 767-200 and 300 series aircraft. The ICG Iridium based systems have been tested and approved by ARINC and SITA and
PPG Aerospace’s Alteos Interactive Window Systems is now certified on the new Beechcraft King Air 350i. With Hawker Beechcraft’s receipt of FAA and EASA Type Certifications, the electrochromic dimmable systems for the passenger-cabin windows receive certification as well. In addition, PPG supplies heated, all-glass windshields for the King Air 350i. Produced in Huntsville, the windshields
Bulgaria Air signed a partnership agreement with Air France. In accordance with the contract Bulgaria Air customers are now able to fly to Paris twice a day, seven days a week. Moreover, together with its partners, the Bulgarian national carrier is now able to offer convinient connections and flights within France.
General Dynamics has been selected as one of three large-business contractors for the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) System Engineering 2020 Research and Development/Mission Analysis Support program. The ten-year contract awarded to General Dynamics has a maximum potential value of $1.2 billion if all options are exercised. Funding will be awarded through individual task orders. Through
Lufthansa is introducing a new route between Munich and Baghdad on 30 September 2010, as planned. From that date, the Iraqi capital will be served four times weekly with a Boeing 737 that is currently operated on behalf of Lufthansa by the Swiss aviation specialist PrivatAir. Earlier this year, Lufthansa resumed flights to Iraq after
The Australian Airline Pilot Academy (AAPA), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Regional Express (Rex), officialy opened its brand new Wagga Wagga based campus. After commencing operations in Mangalore, Victoria, Rex announced in April 2009 its intention to construct a pilot training academy at Wagga Wagga airport in New South Wales to take advantage of the excellent
Boeing and PetroChina, together with representatives of the Chinese energy sector and the global aviation industry, announced the signing of an agreement to evaluate establishing a sustainable aviation biofuels industry in China. The strategic assessment is the first such effort in China and will take a comprehensive look at the environmental and socio-economic benefits of
Ryanair released it will open its 42nd base at Barcelona El Prat in September 2010 with 5 based aircraft and 20 low fare routes. Ryanair
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner made its first landing at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport. The fourth 787 to be built, ZA004, is undergoing a short series of tests that require a combination of hot weather and low-altitude conditions. A crew of nearly 75 is supporting the airplane to ensure smooth operations during testing. The 787 flight test
