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  • Virgin Australia’s first Pilot Cadets graduate from inaugural training program.

    Virgin Australia today welcomed its first group of graduating pilot cadets to its ranks. After 55 weeks of intensive training, the fully qualified pilots will be deployed around the country as First Officers on Virgin Australia’s fleet of turboprop aircraft. The pilots are the first graduating class of cadets to complete the airline’s industry leading…

  • EAA Hails Bill to Cut Third-Class Medical for Many GA Pilots.

    Reps. Todd Rokita (R-IN) and Sam Graves (R-MO) introduced a bill in the U.S. House Wednesday that seeks to abolish the third-class medical certificate for many pilots who fly recreationally. The General Aviation Pilot Protection Act of 2013 (HR 3708), co-sponsored by Reps. Bill Flores (R-TX), Mike Pompeo (R-KS), Collin Peterson (D-MN), and Richard Hanna (R-NY),…

  • AOPA formally opposes ECi cylinder AD.

    AOPA has filed formal comments asking the FAA to withdraw a proposed airworthiness directive (AD) that could affect thousands of ECi cylinders. The association’s Dec. 11 comments warn that the drastic course proposed by the AD isn’t supported by the data, could cost much more than the FAA estimates, and has the potential to cause more safety…

  • HAPPY BIRTH-TEA TO YOU AIR FRANCE!

    Air France & KusmiTea join forces to celebrate Air France’s 80th anniversary. Specially created to mark Air France’s 80th anniversary, the limited edition KusmiTea box set comprises a range of flavoured teas available in 7 different categories. Ideally suited to long-haul flights, the 24 muslin tea bags soothe, detoxify and regenerate the traveller and ease…

  • Bombardier Celebrates Endeavor Air’s CRJ900 NextGen Regional Jet Deliveries.

    Bombardier Aerospace today officially welcomed Delta Air Lines’ subsidiary Endeavor Air to the family of CRJ900 NextGenaircraft operators following the delivery commencement of the aircraft ordered by Delta Air Lines in December 2012. Delta has previously announced that the 40 firm-ordered aircraft will be operated by Endeavor Air under the Delta Connection brand. The order also…

  • Brunei Accepts Four Sikorsky S-70i™ BLACK HAWK Helicopters for Regional Security Missions.

    The Ministry of Defence this week at the Brunei International Defence Exhibition (Bridex) accepted two Sikorsky S-70i™ BLACK HAWK helicopters into the Royal Brunei Air Force following an unveiling attended by His Majesty the Sultan. Two more Sikorsky S-70i BLACK HAWK helicopters are currently undergoing the process of acceptance at the Royal Brunei Air Force.…

  • HANEDA, THE NEW AIRPORT IN TOKYO SERVED BY AIR FRANCE.

    As from 30 March 2014, Air France will be offering a new service to Tokyo-Haneda airport, in addition to its flights to Tokyo-Narita. In this way, Air France will offer two daily frequencies – one day flight and one night flight – to Tokyo-Haneda and one daily frequency to Tokyo-Narita, providing customers with a wider…

  • Austrian to be official carrier of Austrian Olympic Team.

    Austrian to be official carrier of Austrian Olympic Team: Austrian flies Austrian athletes, trainers, equipment and sports equipment to Sochi Tried-and-tested cooperation between Austrian Airlines and Austrian Olympic Committee (ÖOC) for past 21 years President and General Secretary of ÖOC and Austrian Chief Executive signed cooperation agreement Austrian Airlines is once again to act as…

  • QATAR AIRWAYS ANNOUNCES NON-STOP SERVICES TO DALLAS/FORT WORTH.

    Qatar Airways today announces it will be extending its footprint in the USA by announcing its seventh gateway to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW). Service will commence on July 1, 2014. The destination will become Qatar Airways’ second route in Texas; the airline currently operates to Houston non-stop daily from Doha. A statement said that the airline’s…

  • New Three-Year Contract Ratified by IAM for Pratt & Whitney’s Connecticut Operations.

    A new three-year contract has been ratified following a vote by members of Locals 700 and 1746, District 26 of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM). The contract is effective on Dec. 9 and covers approximately 2,800 employees at Pratt & Whitney in Middletown and East Hartford, Conn. Pratt & Whitney is…