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October 13, 2008
RJET in Hawaii?
In addition to providing rescue investment to Midwest and Frontier, Republic Airways Holding (RJET) is now investigating a code-share relationship between subsidiary Shuttle America and Mokulele Airlines through which Shuttle would operate Embraer ERJ 170s...
October 13, 2008
Horizon Investigates Cockpit Videos
Horizon pilots joined their counterparts at JetBlue and Trans States, for using poor judgment as they filmed takeoffs and landings and then put them on You Tube. Related Story They are now being investigated by the...
October 13, 2008
India Launches Air Show
The importance of the Indian market is not only illustrated by the inaugural International Exhibition & Conference on Civil Aviation, India Aviation 2008, at Hyderabad Airport but the fact that Bombardier will join some 150 other companies from 30...
October 13, 2008
Invasive Drug Test Clarified
Given the fact that only six airline pilots test positive in the current drug/alcohol testing, the new policy calling for personnel regulated by the FAA under Parts 121/135 and some Part 91 operations, to be observed directly when they pee into the little cup...
October 13, 2008
Labor Watch – Mesa, Trans States
Mesa, Pilots Reach Accord Even as Mesa Air Group, Inc. prepares to lay off numerous employees in a downsizing that reflects the loss of its Delta Connection contract with Freedom, it was able to reach a tentative agreement with the Air Line Pilots...
October 13, 2008
Brit Air Takes CRJ1000s
Morlaix, France-based Brit Air is acquiring six additional Bombardier CRJ1000 NextGen jetliners. The transaction involves the conversion of six options taken with Brit Air’s original order for eight CRJ1000 NextGen aircraft. That order was announced in...
October 13, 2008
Quick Takes -- Porter, Embraer
Porter Airlines Returns to Mt. Tremblant Porter Airlines is returning to the slopes of Mont Tremblant, Que., with a more frequent winter schedule from Toronto City Center Airport. Flights from downtown Toronto begin Dec. 19, as often as five times per week...
October 13, 2008
Embraer Order Book Up 34 Percent
Based on the first three quarters of 2008, when it delivered 45, 52, and 48 jets, respectively, Embraer shows a steadier production process, which represents a 34 percent increase over the same period in 2007 when the company delivered 108 jets. Therefore...
October 6, 2008
MAIR’s Foley Joins Mesa
Paul Foley, formerly president and ceo of MAIR Holdings, Inc and president and CEO of Mesaba Airlines, was appointed chief operating officer of Mesa Air Group, Inc. in an announcement made on Friday. Michael Lotz remains president and chief financial officer...
October 6, 2008
Gulfstream International Gets New Debt Financing
Gulfstream International Group, Inc. (GIA) hopes to net Gulfstream approximately $5.17 million in proceeds from the sale of the Senior Debentures and Junior Debentures, net of fees and expenses. Proceeds of the financings will go toward repaying an existing...
October 6, 2008
New Twin Otter Scheduled to Fly
Viking Air plans the first flight of the first new Twin Otter in 20 years this week with more than 40 customers awaiting its final development, according to CanWest News Service. All have signed contracts with deposits for the $4 million, 19-seat aircraft...
October 6, 2008
RAA: New Drug Testing Proposals Harassment
Citing the importance of maintaining the rights and dignity of airline employees, the Regional Airline Association (RAA) in joint comments with the Air Transport Association (ATA) asked the U.S. Department of Transportation to withdraw its planned rule...
October 6, 2008
Korean Agency, Sukhoi Sign Pact
Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company and Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) signed an MOU on the Sukhoi Superjet 100 Program under which KOTRA will assist SCAC in identifying Korean enterprises, who are considered by Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company as...
October 6, 2008
Short Takes -- ATA, Continuing Resolution
Embraer Earnings Projection Remain Unchanged Embraer’s projections for the year remain unchanged, CEO Frederico Curado told the Dow Jones Newswire last week. Revenue, he said will be $6.5 billion for the year, up from $5.2 billion last year, and $7.1...
October 6, 2008
Risky Runways Subject of House Hearing
In the wake of another runway incursion involving a regional airlines, the General Accounting Office told House hearings recently that the risk of runway incursions at U.S. airports remains high despite concerted effort by the Federal Aviation Administration...
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