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WestJet Reaches Tentative Agreement With Pilot Association

Details Of The Pact To Be Released Early Next Month

WestJet has reached a tentative agreement with its more than 1,200 pilots, represented by the WestJet Pilot Association (WJPA), the airline announced Monday. The agreement's highlights will be available in early December and voting will begin later in the month.

SkyWest Announces Fleet And Contract Updates

Will Transition To All-Jet Fleet, Retiring EMB 120 Turboprops

SkyWest has unveiled fleet transitions and contract updates designed to improve SkyWest's overall efficiency and long-term profitability. Specifically, SkyWest announced that SkyWest Airlines intends to transition to an all-jet fleet by removing all remaining 30-seat Embraer 120 Brasilia turboprop aircraft (the "EMB 120s") from service by summer 2015.

Asiana Airlines Fights Korean Government's Suspension Of San Francisco Route

Korea's Ministry Of Transport Imposed A 45 Day Suspension As A Penalty For San Francisco Accident

South Korea-based Asiana Airlines has appealed a 45 day suspension of its profitable San Francisco route imposed by the South Korean Ministry of Transport.

Boeing, Toray Industries Reach Agreement On Composites For 777X Wings

Includes Partnership To Expand Commercialization Of Aerospace Composites

Boeing has signed a memorandum of agreement with leading composite supplier Toray Industries to expand its current contract for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner to include the 777X wings. Once finalized, the long-term contract extension will take effect in 2015 and meet Boeing's customer affordability goals through the Partnering for Success program.

Boeing ecoDemonstrator 787 Tests Innovations

Evaluating Digital Technologies, Remote Sensors, Icephobic Wing Coatings To Reduce Fuel Use, Emissions, Noise

The Boeing ecoDemonstrator 787 has begun flight testing more than 25 new technologies aimed at improving aviation's environmental performance through every phase of flight.