One Of 'Numerous' Export Opportunities With That Nation
Officials from the Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) and MIAT Mongolian Airlines (MIAT) participated recently in a signing ceremony that finalized the export of a U.S. Boeing 767-300ER aircraft with GE engines to MIAT. Ex-Im Bank Chairman and President Fred P. Hochberg, MIAT President and CEO Jargalsaikhan Gungaa, and PEFCO Vice President Vince Herman signed the financing documents.
Hiring Pressure From Airlines, Low Morale Cited As Factors
The U.S. Air Force could soon face a pilot shortage, given cuts in flying hours, low morale, and hiring pressure from airlines looking for experienced pilots to satisfy new FAA guidelines.
Last Flight Comes As The Airline Modernizes Its Fleet And Reduces Fuel Usage
Delta Air Lines on Jan. 6, 2014 will retire its remaining Douglas DC-9 aircraft following Flight 2014 scheduled to depart Minneapolis/St. Paul for Atlanta at 1620 (CST), the last scheduled commercial flight of the DC-9 by a major U.S. airline.
Hawaiian Airlines Turboprop Subsidiary Had Certification Delayed By Sequestration, Partial Government Shutdown
A planned inter-island turboprop subsidiary of Hawaiian Airlines has resumed the FAA certification process after being delayed by sequestration and what was described as a "lack of FAA resources."
Satellite-Based Technology Developed By Aireon LLC
The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) says it will participate in Aireon LLC, a revolutionary space-based air traffic surveillance venture. In this new deal, the IAA will take a 6% stake in the company. Involvement in Aireon offers the IAA the potential to enter the global market for the provision of air traffic management services and will allow it to greatly enhance the services it provides to its airline customers.
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