Calls For Stronger Coordination, Unity And Solidarity At EU Level
European Union (EU) transport ministers have adopted a comprehensive set of Council conclusions which will lay down the framework for an ambitious EU external aviation policy for the coming years.
Latvian Airline Transitions To An All-Bombardier Fleet
A firm purchase agreement has been signed between airBaltic and Bombardier for the acquisition of 10 all-new Bombardier CS300 airliners. The Riga, Latvia-based airline also has purchase rights on a further 10 CS300 aircraft.
Airline Based 'In The Americas' Places Firm Order For 12 Of The Airplanes
An airline, which is based "in the Americas," has signed a Letter of Intent to acquire 12 CS100 airliners with options on an additional 18. Bombardier said in a news release that at this time the airline has requested to remain undisclosed.
Seen As Critical Move For Emerging From Bankruptcy
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Manhattan, NY, has approved a new collective bargaining agreement reached between American Airlines and its pilots' union. The plan eliminated lump-sum payments of retirement benefits for the pilots, which the airline said could hurt the company financially if a large number of pilots chose to retire shortly after it emerged from reorganization.
Name Selected For New, Low-Cost Airline That Will Begin Flying In July
Air Canada has unveiled its new leisure airline, marking a milestone in the transformation of Canada's flag carrier to compete in the growing leisure travel sector. Along with details of the initial destinations it will fly to beginning in July 2013, the name of Canada's new leisure airline - Air Canada rouge - was announced following a contest launched on Facebook.
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