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March 22, 2012

Air Transport Provides Jobs And Sustainable Economic Growth

Industry Supports 56 Million Jobs, Accounts For $2.2 Trillion In Economic Impact Worldwide

Over 56 million jobs worldwide and $2.2 trillion in GDP are supported by aviation, according to a new report released Wednesday at the global Aviation & Environment Summit in Geneva. The report, Aviation: benefits beyond borders, was produced by the Air Transport Action Group (ATAG) and Oxford Economics. It outlines an industry that plays a larger role in the global economy than many would expect.

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Boeing And CANSO Call For Acceleration Of Air Traffic Management Improvements

Immediate ATM Improvements Available During Long Term Modernization Effort

Boeing  and the Civil Air Navigation Services Organization (CANSO), have called on the aviation industry to accelerate the pace of change in air traffic management improvements by taking advantage of existing aircraft capabilities.

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NATA Announces Industry Excellence Award Recipients To Be Honored March 28

Organization Recognizes Excellence In A Variety Of Aviation Fields

The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) annually recognizes individuals, offices, and organizations demonstrating excellence in their field and the highest level of customer service. NATA's Industry Excellence Awards are given to exceptional individuals and organizations that have helped improve the general aviation community.

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ATR Opens Its First Training Center For Pilots In Africa

Johannesburg-Based Training Center Is Run In Partnership With Other Entities

To support the growing number of ATR aircraft in Africa and to anticipate the associated development potential, European turboprop manufacturer ATR has just opened a new training center for pilots and maintenance technicians in Johannesburg, South Africa.  This is the very first training center to be opened by ATR on the African continent.

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Gone West: Sandy McDonnell

Former Head Of McDonnell Douglas Dies At 89

Sanford N. "Sandy" McDonnell, who at one time led McDonnell Douglas Corp., passed away at his home in Clayton, MO, on March 19th. McDonnell was 89 years old.

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Some Airliner Lease Orders Speculative, According To Industry Leaders

Other Companies Play It Safer When Considering How Many Airliners To Purchase For Placement

Aircraft leasing companies take very different approaches when considering how many airplanes to purchase for lease, according to executives of two major leasing companies.

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FAA Certifies Dreamliner With GE Engines

Amended TC Caps 'Most Robust' Flight Test Program In Company History

The FAA has issued an amended type certificate to Boeing for the 787-8 Dreamliner equipped with General Electric GEnx engines. The amended type certificate from the FAA formally recognizes that the 787 with GE engines has demonstrated compliance with rigorous federal regulations. The achievement caps off what Boeing called the most robust flight and ground test program ever conducted in the company's history.

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COMAC, Bombardier Finalize Regional Airliner Technology Sharing Agreement

Sign Documents To Establish Commonality Opportunities Between C919 and CSeries Aircraft

Executives from the Chinese planemaker COMAC and Bombardier have signed a definitive agreement covering program commonalities between the C919 and CSeries aircraft. The signing finalizes a framework agreement established March 24, 2011

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Canadian Maintenance Organization Liquidates Assets, Idles Workers

Aveos Fleet Performance Blames Inconsistency Of Work From Air Canada

Canadian MRP provider Aveos has initiated proceedings under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA) in Canada. As of March 18, 2012, Aveos ceased its Airframe maintenance service operations and will make decisions with respect to its other operations as it seeks Court protection to allow it a period of time to assess its options. Aveos employs approximately 2,600 employees across Canada.

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