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FAA, EASA Certify A320neo

Joint Certification Clears Path For First Deliveries

The FAA and EASA jointly certified the Airbus A320neo on Tuesday. The EASA A320neo type Certificate was signed by EASA’s Certification Director Trevor Woods and the FAA A320neo Type Certificate by Jeffrey Duven, FAA Manager of Transport Airplane Directorate - Aircraft Certification Service. The Type Certificates were handed over to Airbus’ Executive Vice President Engineering, Charles Champion and Airbus A320neo Chief Engineer Pierre-Henri Brousse.

Boeing, GECAS Celebrate Delivery Of Lessor's 500th Boeing Airplane

GE Capital Aviation Services Has Ordered A Total Of 645 Boeing Airplanes

Boeing has delivered its 500th airplane to GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS). The Next-Generation 737-800 will be leased to Kenya Airways and is the 401st 737 delivered to the leasing company.

Aeromexico Inaugurates New Boeing 787 Simulator

Airline Is The First To Incorporate This Technological Tool In Mexico And Latin America

Aeromexico, in partnership with Lockheed Martin Commercial Flight Training (LMCFT), presented its new Boeing 787 flight simulator late last week at the Aeromexico Training facility. This device will allow Aeromexico's pilots to train under highly realistic operating conditions.

FAA Awards STC To Gogo For Satellite Internet Service On Boeing 737-800 Aircraft

STC Clears Hurdle For Commercial Launch Of New Technology

Gogo has received an STC from the FAA, which is required to launch its 2Ku next generation satellite connectivity service on board Aeromexico's Boeing 737-800 Aircraft.

United, ALPA Reach Agreement In Principle To Extend Pilot Contract

Agreement Reached In Fewer Than 30 Days Of Negotiations

United has reached an Agreement in Principle with the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) for a contract extension covering the airline’s more than 12,000 pilots more than a year ahead of the amendable date of the current contract. The agreement is subject to a ratification process which includes final documentation, review, and consideration by the ALPA Master Executive Council.