B.C.-Born Candidate Returns To YVR With International Airport Experience - And A Passion For Planes
Vancouver Airport Authority Board of Directors Chair Mary Jordan has announced the appointment of Craig Richmond to the role of President & CEO, Vancouver Airport Authority. The board said that under Richmond's leadership, Vancouver International Airport (YVR) will continue to grow as a global gateway, community contributor and North America's best airport.
Will Be Adjacent To An Existing GE Machining Plant In Asheville
GE Aviation has announced plans to break ground on a new parts manufacturing plant in Asheville, NC later this year. The new facility will be adjacent to an existing machining plant owned by GE.
First Order From An Arabian Gulf Carrier For The -900ER
Boeing and Oman Air have announced an order for five Boeing Next-Generation 737-900ER airplanes at the 2013 Paris Air Show. The order, previously unidentified on the Boeing Orders & Deliveries website, is valued at $473 million at current list prices.
New European Carrier Acquires Two For Regional Routes
A new commercial airline in Europe, Air Lituanica of Vilnius, Lithuania, has acquired two Embraer E-Jets. The carrier will launch scheduled service on June 30th with one EMBRAER 170 leased from a third party. In July, Air Lituanica will add another E-Jet, an EMBRAER 175, leased from ECC Leasing Company, Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Embraer.
Expanding High-Capacity Ka-Band Footprint Enable Easier Airline Transition To High-Speed In-Flight Service
ViaSat Inc. and Boeing have agreed to work together towards offering ViaSat Ka-band airborne satellite terminals as a factory line-fit option on Boeing commercial aircraft. Airlines will be able to specify ViaSat in-flight connectivity on new Boeing aircraft and take delivery of the planes with the equipment already installed.
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