Airbus Material and Logistics Centre in the Middle East has been officially opened at the Dubai Airport Free Zone in the United Arab Emirates. The Material and Logistics Centre covers over 3,700 square metres of storage space and office facilities ensuring optimised logistics and efficiency. The 24 hour a day centre will stock more than
SR Technics has announced a change at the top in its communications team. Regula Weyermann, Senior Vice President Corporate & Marketing Communications, will leave the company at the end of May to take on a new challenge in another industry. She will be succeeded by Marco Imboden, who is currently the company
Continental Airlines released to its more than 45,000 employees that the Board of Directors has unanimously supported management’s recommendation, not to merge with another airline at this time. Larry Kellner, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Jeff Smisek, President said: “Our recommendation, and the Board’s careful and considered decision, followed a comprehensive review of our
Alaska Air Group elected Joe Sprague as vice president of Alaska Air Cargo and Ann Ardizzone as vice president of inflight services at Alaska Airlines. As vice president of Alaska Air Cargo, Sprague will be responsible for expanding business opportunities and increasing revenue with the airline’s fleet of six cargo aircraft. Alaska Air Cargo flies
ExpressJet Holdings reported that a Special Committee composed of independent outside members of its Board of Directors has unanimously rejected a proposal from SkyWest to acquire the Company for $3.50 per share in cash. The Special Committee, which was formed to evaluate the SkyWest proposal, has commenced a full review of strategic and operational alternatives
The Board of directors of EADS has appointed Pierre de Bausset as Corporate Secretary of EADS as of 1 April 2008. In his new function, Pierre de Bausset reports to the CEO of EADS, Louis Gallois. Nathalie Errard took over his former duty as Head of Investor Relations and Financial Communications of EADS, reporting to
On its fifth anniversary of operations in Canada, Turbomeca Canada is inaugurating a 16,000 square feet extension to satisfy increasing demand from operators of Turbomeca turboshaft engines, especially in Canada and North America. The Mirabel site has enjoyed constant growth over its first five years. Since inaugurating the facilities with a team of 18 staff
Frontier Airlines Holdings, has reached a mutual agreement with Republic Airways to early terminate the airlines’ code sharing agreement. There will be a structured reduction and gradual phase-out of Republic’s 12 aircraft from Frontier’s daily operation to be completed by mid-June. “We appreciate the great job Republic has done in helping us serve our customers,”
Bombardier Aerospace announced the appointment of Brant Dahlfors as vice-president, widebody sales, United States, Bombardier Business Aircraft. In his new role, Mr. Dahlfors is responsible for all Challenger and Global aircraft sales in the U.S., overseeing division offices in both Maryland and California.
With hundreds of GE and CFM International jet engines being delivered to Chinese airlines and cargo companies, GE Aviation is training a growing number of technicians from Chinese operators of these expanding fleets. In 2008 alone, GE and CFM will deliver more than 200 jet engines to 13 China-based airlines and cargo operators. Also this
