Atlantic Southeast Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of SkyWest, is recalling 42 pilots in June as it adds four CRJ700 aircraft to its fleet. The additional aircraft will be integrated into Atlantic Southeast’s Delta Connection program. Atlantic Southeast furloughed 136 pilots in 2009 due to the unprecedented economic downturn that impacted domestic capacity.
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
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
Constant Aviation installed an Aircell ATG 4000 High Speed Internet System in a Gulfstream IV complete with the Aircell Axxess cabin communications systems with WiFi provisions. The installation was completed in line with a 72 month inspection. This is the fourth Aircell High Speed Internet System Constant Aviation has installed this year. In November, Constant
