Signs Contract For Digital Communications In Aircraft
The FAA announced a significant step forward in its Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) programs, awarding a contract that will supplement the voice communications currently used in commercial aviation with a digital system for clearer, more efficient communication between air traffic controllers, the flight deck and pilots.
Letter To The President Calls For An 'Article 84' Proceeding With The ICAO
A group of 19 aviation organizations has sent a letter to President Obama calling for him to take legal action against the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (EU-ETS). The groups include airline, business aviation, general aviation, and sport aviation associations ... the so-called "letter groups."
200 New Jobs To Be Created By Planned Low Cost Carrier
Air Canada is hanging out the "Help Wanted" sign. The carrier said Thursday that it will hire more than 900 employees over the next 12 months to meet its planned workforce requirements. In addition, 200 new jobs will be created for flight attendants and pilots at the airline's low cost carrier that will be launched in 2013.
787 Launch Customer Placing Orders For 11 Additional -9 Aircraft
ANA Group said Friday that it is placing orders for eleven additional Boeing 787 Dreamliners. ANA initially ordered 55 of the airplanes, thirteen of which have already been delivered.
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