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November 21, 2013

GE, CFM International Land $40 Billion In Orders At Dubai Show

Record Air Show For GE Aviation Includes 450 New GE9X Engines For Boeing 777X

GE Aviation and CFM International received commitments for engines and services valued at $40 billion (USD list price) at this week’s Dubai Air Show. These commitments will ultimately translate into purchase orders that will grow GE Aviation’s equipment and services backlog, which reached $114 billion by the end of this year’s third quarter.

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Teamsters File Suit Against Allegiant Air

Alleges Airline Is In Violation Of The Railway Labor Act Governing Work Rules

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters Airline Division and Teamsters Local 1224 filed a lawsuit against Allegiant Air November 15 in the federal district court in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. The lawsuit alleges that Allegiant Air is violating the Railway Labor Act by disregarding many of the provisions and protections contained in the Work Rules Agreement negotiated by Allegiant Air and AAPAG, the former independent union representing the pilots of Allegiant Air.

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Pilot Reportedly Lost Control Of Russian 737 Prior To Accident

Initial Report From Interstate Aviation Committee Say Plane Was Operating Normally

An initial report from the Moscow-based Interstate Aviation Committee says that the pilots of the Boeing 737 which went down Sunday in Tatarstan stalled the airplane, and then overcorrected, entering a steep dive which caused the plane to impact the ground at a near-vertical attitude.

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United Airlines Outlines Path For Increasing Long-Term Shareholder Value

Launches Initiatives To Reduce Costs By $2 Billion Annually

United Airlines revealed plans Tuesday at its Investor Day conference in New York City to reduce costs, increase revenue and enhance profitability while delivering competitive reliability and excellent customer service. "We are working together to build on United's core strengths and deliver excellent long-term results for our investors," said Jeff Smisek, chairman, president and chief executive officer.

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Boeing Launches 777X With Record-Breaking Orders

Strengthens Partnerships In The Middle East At The 2013 Dubai Airshow

Boeing’s participation at the 2013 Dubai Airshow was marked by the launch of the innovative 777X – the world’s largest and most-efficient twin-engine jetliner – and the announcement of historic orders and new strategic agreements signed with key partners in the Middle East and around the world. Boeing Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Jim McNerney launched the 777X with 259 orders and commitments from Emirates (150), Qatar Airways (50), Etihad Airways (25) and a previously announced order from Lufthansa (34).

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Airbus Wins 160 Orders And Commitments Worth $44 Billion At Dubai

Biggest Dubai Airshow Ever For The European Planemaker

Airbus won a total of 160 orders and commitments at the 13th Dubai Airshow worth $44 billion. The order intake includes 142 firm orders worth $40.4 billion (50 A380, 40 A350-900, 10 A350-1000, 26 A321neo, 10 A320neo and 6 A330-200F) and 18 Memorandum of Understanding worth $3.6 billion.

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Boeing Flies Third 787-9 Dreamliner

First Genx-Powered Airplane Flies Some Two Months After Inaugural 787-9 Flight

Boeing's third 787-9 Dreamliner, the first to be powered by General Electric GEnx engines. The third of three 787-9s dedicated to the test effort, ZB021 joined the fleet some two months from the inaugural flight of the first 787-9.

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