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WestJet has signed a 15 year agreement with LHT for the maintenance of its LEAP-1B engines © WestJet

WestJet and LHT sign landmark engine maintenance deal

WestJet has signed an exclusive 15-year, multi-billion-dollar agreement with Lufthansa Technik (LHT) for the maintenance of its CFM International LEAP-1B engines, which power the airline’s Boeing 737 fleet. As part of the agreement, Lufthansa Technik will establish a new engine repair facility in Calgary, dedicated to servicing LEAP-1B engines for near-wing and quick-turn work. The […]

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WestJet and AMFA to resolve agreement via binding arbitration

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WestJet has released that it received confirmation that the Minister of Labour has instructed the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) to assist WestJet and the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA) in finalising their first collective agreement. The CIRB has acknowledged receipt and initiated the process. WestJet and AMFA will enter final binding arbitration to settle

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West Star names Eric Valdes as Program Director for Embraer, accessories and NDT

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West Star Aviation has appointed Eric Valdes as the Program Director role responsible for Embraer, Accessories, and NDT at the company’s East Alton, IL (ALN) facility. Eric has over 30 years of aviation experience, with the past 16 years at WSA. He served in the U.S. Air Force as an AWACS crew chief at Tinker

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WestJet and LHT sign landmark engine maintenance deal

WestJet and AMFA to resolve agreement via binding arbitration

West Star names Eric Valdes as Program Director for Embraer, accessories and NDT

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