GE Aviation announces the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification of the flight management system (FMS) software Update 10.8 for Boeing Next-Generation 737s. The new software is standard fit for all 737 production airplanes starting February 2009. The FMS 10.8 software update provides improved operation, increased navigation data base size for storage of a worldwide size
Kellstrom Commercial Aerospace, a division of Kellstrom Industries, was named as exclusive distributor of all AMETEK products for Delta (including Northwest Airlines), American, FedEx, United, UPS and Triumph Group; Kellstrom is already AMETEK’s exclusive distributor in Europe, Latin America, Middle East, Africa, Asia and Oceania.
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) tentatively approved the application for Continental Airlines to join the existing antitrust immunized alliance between United Airlines and eight other Star Alliance member carriers, and for Continental to enter into an integrated worldwide alliance.
ITA Software a leading provider of innovative solutions to the travel industry, announced the signing of a multi-year renewal agreement with Continental Airlines. An ITA customer since 2002, Continental Airlines will continue to take advantage of the innovative features and functionalities of ITA
Eclipse Jet LP (Eclipse Jet) announced it has entered into an agreement with Eclipse Service Network, a logistics and management organization to form a network of third-party Service Centers across the United States. Eclipse Jet is also in discussions with third-party service providers in Europe to start an ESN-Europe as soon as possible.
TAM, Brazil’s largest airline, and Britain’s bmi, the second-largest airline operating out of Heathrow Airport, in London, will initiate an operational codeshare agreement on April 14. Approved by officials of both countries, the initial phase of the bilateral agreement will allow the two companies to expand services for customers traveling between Brazil and the United
Qantas announced a new ownership structure for Singapore-based Jetstar Asia and Valuair to provide a new platform for growth in line with its pan Asian growth strategy. The Qantas Group and the Singapore Company Westbrook Investments said it had acquired all shares in Orangestar Investment Holdings, the previous ownership holding structure, via a new holding
Embraer named ABS Jets as its authorized sales representative (ASR) in the Czech Republic and in Slovakia, this week. The deal with the Czech company was announced on the opening day of the fourth AERO Friedrichshafen Trade Exhibition for General Aviation April 2-5, in Germany. ABS Jets is also an Embraer authorized service center and
Ryanair reported that from July 2009 it opens its 32nd base with one aircraft at Pescara and opens four new routes (7 in total) at this new base. Ryanair
