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in Focus: Embraer set for decade of international expansion
If the 1990s were when a struggling Embraer secured its future with the ERJ family of regional jets, and the 2000s all about E-Jets and the breakthrough into business aviation, this decade is likely to be characterised by Embraer's development of an industrial footprint beyond Brazil and a third significant arm of its business - military aviation.
SATENA Extends Contract with Barfield
Barfield, a Sabena technics company, is pleased to announce the extension of its contract with SATENA, "Servicio Aereo a Territorios Nacionales", one of Colombia's regional airlines, to cover three additional ATR42-500 and ATR72-500. Barfield's Airline programs division, in charge of managing power by the hour contracts, will be providing to ... (more)
Finnair and Flybe to expand cooperation for cost efficient European connections
Finnair Plc Company Announcement Finnair and Flybe to expand cooperation for cost efficient European connections Companies have signed MoU transferring 12 Finnair Embraer aircraft to Flybe FINNAIR PLC STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 22 MAY 2012 AT 08.30 AM Finnair and the largest European regional airline Flybe of UK today announced that the companies plan ... (more)
Vancouver partnership plans to get more people flying private
The relay, which began on Aug. 24, 2011 in Cape Spear, N.L., ends in Vancouver Tuesday, May 22 and fully recreated the original Man In Motion cross-country tour, spanning 12,000 kilometres coast-to-coast. About 7,000 medal-bearers took part, collectively covering an average of 40 to 80 km a day.
Kazakh's national airline Air Astana has today launched a direct flight from the capital of Kazakhstan to the capital of Azerbaijan, the company said.
Concorde Battery's Phenom 100 STC Receives Brazilian Validation
Concorde is pleased to announce that the popular Embraer 500 FAA approved STC SA01633WI has received ANAC validation in Brazil.
Embraer inks support and services deal with Jet Aviation - Moscow Vnukovo
Embraer has inked a deal with Jet Aviation - Moscow Vnukovo.With this deal, Embraer aims to strengthen the level of service provided to Russian Legacy 600/650 customers by setting up line maintenance service to respond 24/7 with certified mechanics, special tools and a readily available onsite spares depot.
Air Astana starts flights on Astana-Baku route
On May 21, Kazakh Air Astana Company will launch new flight on Astana-Baku-Astana route, Company's Baku office told APA.
Bombardier's Q400 enters Poland market with first delivery to carrier Eurolot
Bombardier's Q400 NextGen aircraft has pierced the Poland market with the delivery of the first of eight turboprops ordered by Polish carrier Eurolot.
Frontier Flights Expected to Reduce Fares for Corridor Travelers
If past experience in other markets is any indication, Frontier Airlines flights between Cedar Rapids and Denver that begins today will reduce ticket prices for business and leisure travel.
Embraer opens Melbourne manufacturing faciility
Embraer is gearing up to assemble to first Phenom 100 business jet in June from its newly opened facility in Melbourne, Florida - its first factory on US soil.
Timor Air inks partnership with jet carrier, CEO says
Timor Air has confirmed it signed a memorandum of understanding with a partner carrier and is gearing up for jet operations.
Canadian Aviation Icons Merge to Offer Innovative Fractional Jet Ownership Program
This is the commitment from Aurora Jet Partners - a jet sales, management, and charter company serving both individuals and corporations, who consider time to be their most valued asset.A , and The Ledcor Group of Companies respectively.
Another Veep Deal Crumbles, As Embrear 190 Joins STX In The Grave
Another deal led by the Vice President of the Republic of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, has once again failed to materialise.
FlightSafety International Receives Level D Qualification From the...
LA GUARDIA AIRPORT, New York - FlightSafety International is pleased to announce that Level D qualification from the AdministraciA3n Nacional de AviaciA3n Civil of Argentina for a new Embraer 170/190 full flight simulator built for Austral LA neas
Legacy 500 Completes Ground Vibration Tests
With Ground Vibration Tests successfully completed, on the prototype #1, the Embraer Legacy 500 is moving toward its first flight in the third quarter and the beginning of its flight-test campaign.
Air Canada E190 near Newark on May 4th 2012, loss of cabin pressure
An Air Canada Embraer ERJ-190, registration C-FMZU performing flight AC-585 from Newark,NJ to Calgary,AB with 65 people on board, was climbing through FL220 when the crew reported the loss of cabin pressure and descended the aircraft to 10,000 feet.
Embraer Extends its Customer Support and Services to Russia
Embraer signed an agreement with Jet Aviation - Moscow Vnukovo to reinforce the level of service offered to Russian Legacy 600/650 customers by establishing line maintenance service able to respond 24/7 with certified mechanics, special tools and a readily available onsite spares depot.
Air Lease Earnings Call Insights: Added Aircraft, Placements
On Monday, Air Lease Corp reported its first quarter earnings and discussed the following topics in its earnings conference call.
Mayday: India's Basic & Intermediate Flight Trainers
India's stalled defense procurements have become an international joke, but they're not funny to front-line participants.
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