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Boeing released that mediated talks with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers adjourned without an agreement. No new talks are currently scheduled. Approximately 27,000 employees in Washington, Oregon and Kansas have been on strike since Sept. 6.

Sagem Avionics of Grand Prairie, Texas, and JetDirect Aviation of Burlingame, California, announced that they are combining efforts to establish an industry leading Corporate Flight Operational Quality Assurance (C-FOQA) program. Sagem Avionics

GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes S.A. is launching a new “Comfort Class” on VARIG’s medium- haul international flights. Beginning October 16, 2008, flights from Rio de Janeiro (Tom Jobim-Galeao) and Sao Paulo (Guarulhos) to Bogota, Caracas and Santiago served by VARIG’s Boeing 737-800 Next Generation aircraft will offer the new Comfort Class, which provides passengers with

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