Compensation Now Among The Highest In The Regional Airline Industry

GoJet Airlines has announced a new bonus package to attract the most qualified pilot candidates to its team. Now with up to $56,000 in bonuses for new hire First Officers, total compensation for GoJet pilots is among the highest in the regional airline industry.

Flying Over European Airbus Sites And Visiting 15 Cities Worldwide To Test Aircraft Readiness For Airline Operations

The A330neo, Airbus’ newest widebody aircraft, has embarked on a worldwide tour to demonstrate its readiness for airline operations. As final step in the aircraft certification phase these function & reliability tests, also known as route proving will include ETOPS missions, landing at diversion airports and testing airport handling services. After a fly past over Airbus’ European sites, the A330neo will head for 15 major airports worldwide over five continents, aiming at achieving 150 Flight Test Hours in three trips.

Cites Difficulty Getting Newly-Acquired Airbus Airplanes Ready To Fly

Allegiant Airlines cancelled 26 flights late last week to and from Orlando-Sanford Airport (KSFB) and elsewhere across its network due to problems getting recently-acquired Airbus airplanes ready to fly.

The JV Would Enhance Competition, Benefit Consumers Airlines Say

Hawaiian Airlines and Japan Airlines have filed an application with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) seeking immunity from antitrust laws to create a joint venture (JV) that promises significant advantages for consumers.

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Engine First Entered Service In Early 2016

Pratt & Whitney estimates that its customers have saved more than 40 million gallons of fuel worth more than $75 million, while reducing nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions since the Geared Turbofan (GTF) engine entered service in early 2016. 

Will Train All Of Avianca’s Pilots As Well As Offer Training In Colombia To Other Airlines In The Region

An agreement has been signed forming a joint venture between Avianca Holdings S.A. and CAE for training services, including full-flight simulator training for commercial aviation pilots in Colombia. In addition, as part of a 15-year exclusive training agreement, Avianca will conduct all its pilot training at the Avianca-CAE joint venture. The equally-owned joint venture will also offer training in Colombia to airlines in the region. The creation of this joint venture was approved in May by Colombia’s Superintendency of Industry and Commerce (SIC).

Receives Air Operators Certificate Approval From Transport Canada

Swoop has officially been granted its air operating certificate (AOC) approval by Transportation Canada. With Swoop's inaugural flight from Hamilton, ON to Abbotsford, BC imminent, the past few days have been filled with milestone moments for Canada's first true ultra-low cost airline.

Growth Forecast To Be 4.31 Percent During The Period

According to the new research report, now available on ASDReports, "Flight Inspection (FI) Market by Solution (System, & Services), End User (Commercial Airports, Defense Airports), Services Type (Commissioning, Routine, Special Inspection), System Type (Fixed, Mobile, Ground-based) and Region - Global Forecast to 2022", The Flight Inspection (FI) market is projected to grow from an estimated $4.51 billion in 2017 to $5.57 billion by 2022, at a CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) of 4.31% during the forecast period.