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Universal Avionics enables LPV capability for Porter Airlines

With installation of Universal Avionics’ UNS-1Ew Flight Management Systems (FMS), Canada’s Porter Airlines has gained Localizer Performance with Vertical Guidance (LPV)-capability, positioning itself for increased competitiveness and customer satisfaction with its all-Bombardier-Q400 operation. Porter recently completed its program to replace UNS-1E FMSs with dual Universal WAAS/SBAS- and LPV-capable UNS-1Ew FMSs. In November 2012, scheduled Q400 […]

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Magellan Aviation Group awards Quantum Control Software contract

Magellan Aviation Group, a leader in integrated aftermarket aviation support services for the global airline industry, has chosen Quantum Control software to manage its leasing, asset management and repair operations for its worldwide customer base of airlines, OEM’s and MRO companies. Magellan Aviation Group recently doubled the size of its U.S. operations with the opening

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GE Aviation provides flight management for Boeing 737 MAX

GE Aviation has been awarded a contract from Boeing to provide the flight management system for the Boeing 737 MAX airplane. The system will be designed and manufactured at GE facilities in Grand Rapids, Michigan and Clearwater, Florida. The first 737 MAX is on track to be delivered in 2017. GE Aviation’s flight management system

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JetBlue and Asiana Airlines partner to provide easier access to Asia

JetBlue Airways, New York’s Hometown Airline, and Asiana Airlines, South Korea’s award-winning carrier, announced the launch of an interline agreement to connect each other’s networks and bring new flight options to travelers between Asia and the Americas. JetBlue is the largest domestic airline at JFK, where Asiana offers daily nonstop service to its global hub

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Malaysia Airlines joins oneworld alliance

Oneworld welcomed Kuala Lumpur-based Malaysia Airlines into the oneworld alliance, strengthening the alliance’s connectivity between key business cities in Asia and other parts of the world. With the addition of Malaysia Airlines, oneworld will significantly expand its route network and its ability to offer more services and benefits to customers. Malaysia Airlines, which serves more

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Norwegian targets global business travel growth with Sabre

Sabre Travel Network, a global technology company serving travel agencies and suppliers, has signed a multi-year agreement with Norwegian to sell its fares, schedules and inventory to Sabre-connected travel agencies. As part of the agreement, travel agents will be able to shop for and book tickets that include ancillary services offered by the carrier, including

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Air China to commence Chengdu-Frankfurt nonstop service

Air China will commence nonstop Chengdu-Frankfurt service on May 19, 2013. The new service will cement Chengdu’s position as southwestern China’s air transportation hub and offer a faster and more economic option for travelers between southwestern China and Europe. Chengdu, the capital of a province widely known as China’s breadbasket, is a southwestern Chinese city

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ARINC installs new passenger processing systems at Brussels Airport

ARINC Incorporated has completed installation of new passenger processing systems at Brussels Airport in Belgium. ARINC is also providing on-site support for the duration of the contract. ARINC installed its CUPPS-compliant vMUSE common use solution on nearly 500 workstations and is providing full maintenance and support services. The company is providing 40 CUSS self-service check-in

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Lufthansa Technik's restructuring plans for its administration take shape

Lufthansa Technik AG intends an extensive reorganization of its administrative structures and processes. The planned changes are part of the Lufthansa Group’s program for the future, SCORE. “We have already implemented many innovations in production and optimized processes there, and now we intend similar improvements in administration,” said August Wilhelm Henningsen, Chairman of the Executive

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Avcorp ceases litigation with Bombardier over Termination for Convenience

Avcorp Industries has ceased any and all litigation against Bombardier which was commenced in 2010 by the Company in the Superior Court of Quebec, in connection with the termination by Bombardier of production work relating to the CRJ700 aircraft program. The Company and Bombardier agreed that each will be responsible for their respective costs. Avcorp

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