As part of the exclusive negotiations held between the Daher group and EADS for the acquisition of a majority interest by Daher in EADS Socata, EADS has announced that the Central Councils and Works Councils of the three entities have all voted in favour of the acquisition. Establishing links between Daher and EADS Socata should
TAM and Air Canada announced that they have reached an operational agreement for codesharing and the integration of their frequent flier programs, TAM Fidelidade and Aeroplan (Air Canada’s mileage plan). The bilateral agreement will enable the two companies to expand services for customers traveling between Brazil and Canada, including more options for destinations in both
Aer Lingus and United Airlines have begun a codesharing agreement, enabling Aer Lingus customers’ access to United Airlines network in North America from 01 November. From April 2009 Aer Lingus will place its code on United Airlines domestic flights, giving customers access to United’s entire North American network. The codeshare agreement will cover all six
The Chief Executive Board (CEB) of Star Alliance has unanimously voted to accept Brazilian carrier TAM Airlines, the largest carrier in South America, as a future member. With 116 aircraft, TAM currently flies to 42 domestic and 16 international destinations thereby operating the largest as well as one of the youngest fleets
Bombardier Aerospace revealed its new all-composite Learjet 85 aircraft interior to customers at the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) annual convention and exhibition in Orlando, on September 6th. Designed to provide a larger, more comfortable cabin the Learjet 85 aircraft
MSC.Software a leading global provider of enterprise simulation solutions, including simulation software and services, reorted successful completion of the first major phase of their Trans-National Composites Training (TCT) Program partnership with Airbus. The TCT program is an extensive accelerated skills project that delivers new levels of expertise and consistency in the application of composite materials.
Emivest Aerospace Corporation, a leading manufacturer of light jet aircraft, announced the appointment of a new executive team as part of its recently announced re-branding initiative. Led by Chairman Buti Saeed Al Ghandi, and Chief Executive Officer Anthony Power the new executive team will drive the Company’s renewed commitment to innovation and growth. Emivest Aerospace
Aviation industry veteran David N. Siegel, the former CEO of Gate Gourmet Group and US Airways Group, has been named president and CEO of XOJET, one of the world
The Boeing is combining Alteon, a wholly owned subsidiary, and existing training groups within Boeing Commercial Airplanes to form a new, unified training organization. The new training organization retains the Alteon name as a business unit within Boeing Commercial Aviation Services. The new organization takes advantage of both Commercial Airplanes and Alteon resources to provide
Embraer celebrated the opening of its hangar at Bradley International Airport, in Windsor Locks, Conn. This is the second of three new service centers the Company will have up and running in the U.S. for its executive jets this fall. These facilities are part of an investment of over $100 million in the infrastructure and
