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December 16, 2016

Mesa Pilots Beef Up Labor Dispute War Chest

Receive $2 Million Grant To Press Company For Contract

Mesa Air Group pilots, represented by ALPA, have announced that the group has received a grant of $2 million from ALPA’s Major Contingency Fund. This money is directed for events and projects that will support the Mesa pilots in their efforts to secure a contract that includes industry-average compensation.

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Boeing Forecasts Increased Funding Needs For 2017 Aircraft Financing

Financing Industry To Provide Approximately $126 Billion In Aircraft Funding In 2017

Boeing says strength in the capital markets and innovative funding developments will provide airlines and lessors efficient aircraft financing solutions in 2017.

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Boeing, Air Tanzania Confirm Order For 787 Dreamliner

Aircraft Is First Ever Wide-Body Order For ‘The Wings Of Kilimanjaro’

Boeing and the United Republic of Tanzania have confirmed an order for one 787-8 Dreamliner, valued at $224.6 million at list prices.  The aircraft will be operated by Air Tanzania, the flag carrier of Tanzania. The order was previously attributed to an unidentified customer on Boeing’s Orders & Deliveries website.

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JetSuiteX To Introduce Service For Everyone At Santa Monica Airport

Public Charter Flights To San Jose, Las Vegas And Carlsbad Launch In February

New public charter service JetSuiteX began selling seats this week for flights to and from Santa Monica, CA, starting February 6, 2017. Destinations include Las Vegas, San Jose and San Diego County. JetSuiteX, whose parent company, JetSuite, recently announced an investment from JetBlue, offers the fastest flights in the West at commercial fares.

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Aero Norway Achieves CAAC Approval

Allows For Repairs And Maintenance Of CFM Engines

Norway-based Engine MRO facility Aero Norway AS has been granted approval by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC). This follows a detailed audit from the Chinese regulatory authority in September. The engine MRO center is now multi-release FAA, EASA, TCCA and CAAC certified.  

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Alaska Air Group Closes Acquisition Of Virgin America

Becomes The Fifth Largest U.S. Carrier

Alaska Air Group has officially closed its acquisition of Virgin America. The definitive merger agreement, which was signed in April and approved by Virgin America shareholders in July, brings together two of the country's favorite airlines into a unified force that will provide an attractive alternative to the "Big 4" airlines that currently control 84 percent of the domestic market.

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Bombardier CS300 Jetliner Awarded Type Validation By The FAA

Joins Transport Canada And EASA In approving Both CS100 And CS300

The FAA has awarded type Validation to Bombardier Commercial Aircraft for its CS300 airliner This most recent approval means that both the CS300 aircraft and the smaller CS100 aircraft are now approved by Transport Canada, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the FAA.

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