Avcorp Industries confirmed that it completed the closing to acquire the shares of Comtek Advanced Structures Ltd. (Comtek) on December 31, 2007. This acquisition adds ongoing operations and expertise in the design and competitive manufacture of advanced composite aerostructures, plus provides access to new aerospace markets for Avcorp. Comtek has invested in excess of CAD$7
Saudi Arabian Airlines and Sabre Airline Solutions signed agreements for advanced technology business solutions. These agreements, which involve the implementation of Saudi Arabian Airlines
GA Telesis promoted Russell Bonnell to Senior Vice President of Global Sales for its worldwide aerospace spare parts redistribution and MRO services. Mr. Bonnell joined GA Telesis in 2004 as Vice President of its Aircraft Systems Group where he was tasked with the growth and development of its airframe parts redistribution business. In his new
Pinnacle Airlines has filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court against the Air Line Pilots Association International (ALPA) citing bad-faith bargaining in contract talks that began in 2005. “We regret having to file this lawsuit, but the union left us with no choice. On more than one occasion, we agreed to terms that the union
Air Atlanta Icelandic released that Baldvin M. Hermannsson has been promoted to VP Sales & Marketing. Baldvin has worked in various positions for Air Atlanta since he joined the company on September 11, 2001. He started in flight operation department and has worked on various locations in France, Saudi Arabia, Nigeria, Holland. He became station
Forward Air Corporation reported that Chris C. Ruble has been promoted to the position of Executive Vice President and that Matthew J. Jewell has been promoted to the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer. Mr. Ruble
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings released that Polar Air Cargo Worldwide has hired Thomas Betenia as Vice President Sales and Marketing, Americas, effective January 7, 2008. Mr. Betenia, who will be based in Purchase, NY, comes to Polar from Lufthansa Cargo AG, most recently as Director of Sales and Handling for the U.S. Northeast and Mid-Atlantic
US Airways announced the appointment of two executives, pending board of directors’ approval, who will oversee key parts of the airline
US Airways announces the recall of more than 200 flight attendants effective Feb. 15, 2008. The recalls are being initiated to ramp up for the busy summer schedule and to compensate for retirement and attrition. Notices are being issued to eligible employees on a seniority basis among furloughed US Airways flight attendants. Since merging with
Rolls-Royce announced two steps to better position its business activities in North America. In mid-2008, the company will move its North American corporate headquarters, which employs 130 people, from Chantilly, Virginia to a new building in Reston, Virginia. It will then begin to consolidate its North American Purchasing organization in the Chantilly office, which will
