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Philippine Airlines, Bombardier Finalize Order For Up To 12 Q400 Aircraft

Order Confirms Airline As Launch Customer Of Two-Class, 86-Seat Turboprops

Bombardier Commercial Aircraft announced today that it has finalized a firm purchase agreement with Philippine Airlines, Inc., flag carrier of the Philippines, consistent with the Letter of Intent announced on October 14, 2016. The purchase agreement includes a firm order for five Q400 aircraft and purchase rights for an additional seven Q400 aircraft.

Teamster Pilots, Flight Engineers Ratify Contract With Amerijet

Wages Increases Highlight Four-Year Contract

By an overwhelming margin, Teamster pilots and professional flight engineers at Amerijet ratified a new contract with the airline. There are 85 members in the bargaining unit represented by Local 769 in North Miami, FL.

AAR’s ISU 56000 Series Containers Certified For Commercial B747 Aircraft

Netting No Longer Required When Using The Containers

AAR has announced the certification of the ISU (Internal Airlift/Helicopter Slingable Container Units) 56000 series on commercial Boeing 747 aircraft. With the certification, these containers are now recognized as a size code B Unit Loading Device and are no longer required to be netted.

Boeing Forecasts Increased Need For Airline Pilots, Technicians In Asia-Pacific

Estimates More Than 500,000 New Aviation Professionals Needed To Support Projected Airplane Deliveries Over Next 20 Years

Boeing has unveiled its 2016 Boeing Pilot & Technician Outlook for the Asia-Pacific region, projecting that more than 500,000 new pilots and technicians will be needed to support the expanding demand for new airplane deliveries over the next two decades.