Finnair has joined the Aviation Global Deal (AGD) Group, which proposes a global emissions trading deal. The goal of the AGD Group is to reduce emissions in aviation by means of a global sectoral agreement. The basic mechanism proposed by the AGD Group is a global sectoral agreement covering carbon dioxide emissions from all international
Porter has upgraded its aircraft interiors with ultra-comfortable Spectrum seating across the entire 12-aircraft Bombardier Q400 fleet. Spectrum seats offer larger meal trays, built-in head rests, and longer seat cushions. The orthopedically-contoured and ergonomically-designed seats, made by B/E Aerospace, will be the standard on all new Porter Q400 deliveries.
Jet Aviation’s EMEA & Asia aircraft management division was recently certified a Continuous Airworthiness Management Organization (CAMO) for Cayman Islands-registered aircraft. The company will soon also be able to offer CAMO services to owners of aircraft registered in Bermuda.
Honda Aircraft Company announced important updates to its HondaJet aviation program including revised first flight and delivery timetables for the company’s industry-leading advanced light jet. Ongoing global aerospace industry business challenges have resulted in a delay in receiving critical components for conforming aircraft production, which will result in a new first flight target of January
Panasonic Avionics Corporation announced that Air Austral has installed the eX2 in-flight entertainment system on two Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. The eX2-equipped aircraft will enter service this month. Originally known as R
The Federal Cartel Office in Bonn has notified Air Berlin PLC & Co. Luftverkehrs KG that it has no objections to the Turkish company ESAS Holding A.S. acquiring a stake in the airline. At the end of March this year ESAS Holding bought approximately 15% of the voting shares in Air Berlin PLC. The holding
In addition to the recent FAA certification and opening of UAM subsidiary, Universal Air Repair LLC, UAM also acquired a new 40,000 square-foot warehouse facility in Walnut Ridge (AR). This facility will be utilized for storage of UAM
Porter Airlines is investing over $45 million in a new 150,000 sq.-ft. passenger terminal at Toronto City Centre Airport (TCCA), laying the foundation for significant growth as the carrier continues adding flights, creating jobs and contributing to economic growth. Phase one of the terminal opens November 2009, and includes passenger facilities, aircraft gates and office
Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA, Europe’s fifth largest low-cost carrier, is equipping its entire fleet with high-speed in-flight broadband. The airline will use a satellite-based broadband solution from Row 44. Norwegian will be able to offer passengers uninterrupted broadband services-Internet browsing, live international television, movies, music, mobile phones, texting, and e-commerce-to all of the airline’s 84
GE announced that it has signed a definitive agreement with SAFRAN for SAFRAN to acquire 81% of GE Security
