Bombardier Aerospace announced Wednesday the prototype CRJ1000
NextGen jetliner, serial number 19991, made its successful
inaugural flight from the Bombardier facility at Mirabel, Quebec
earlier in the day.
AirTran Airways announced this week the airline has hired Steven
A. Rossum as its executive vice president of corporate development.
In this new position, Rossum will be focused primarily on corporate
strategy, corporate finance, fleet planning, aircraft financing and
other strategic transactions.
Pilots Say "Flip-Flop" Another Sign Management Has Not A
Clue
In response to a number of complaints following its announcement
last month of plans to charge travelers -- even business class
passengers -- for meals onboard trans-Atlantic flights, on Tuesday
beleaguered United Airlines quietly retracted the controversial
plan, and said it will continue serving complimentary hot meals on
its longest routes.
Two Previous Attempts At American/British Airways Partnership
Shot Down
The European Commission is examining a transatlantic alliance
which allow American Airlines, British Airways and Spain's Iberia
SA to coordinate their loyalty programs, schedules and fares on
flights between North America and Europe.
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