Goodrich Corporation and Rolls-Royce plc have signed a Letter of Intent proposing the formation of a joint venture company, which would develop and supply engine controls for Rolls-Royce aero engines. If the proposed joint venture goes ahead, it would enable the two companies to integrate their engine controls activity more closely. It would combine Goodrich’s
American Airlines, British Airways and Iberia have signed a joint business agreement on flights between North America and Europe and plan to expand their global cooperation. The airlines plan to file for worldwide anti-trust immunity from the US Department of Transportation and will notify the appropriate regulatory authorities in the European Union. In addition, fellow
UAL Corporation reported that Howard Attarian has been named vice president of Flight Operations. In this role, Attarian will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of United’s Flight Operations division, including pilot domiciles, flight standards and flight technical.
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Delta Air Lines confirmed that pilots from Delta and Northwest Airlines have voted to approve a joint contract, the terms of which will be applicable to both pilot groups upon closing of the Delta-Northwest merger, expected later this year.
Copa Airlines has received an Embraer 190 flight simulator, becoming the first airline in Latin America with both Embraer 190 jet and Boeing 737 Next Generation simulators for pilot training. The Embraer 190 flight simulator was unveiled today during a ceremony at Copa Airlines’ Training Center in Panama, attended by Panamanian President Martin Torrijos, members
Air Canada announced the appointment of Claude Morin as Vice President, Global Sales. Mr. Morin, who is currently President and Chief Executive Officer of Air Canada Cargo, succeeds Marc Rosenberg, Vice President, Sales and Product Distribution, who will be retiring from Air Canada this fall after a career spanning five decades with the airline. Mr.
Delta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines received unconditional clearance from the European Commission on the airlines
Embraer informed that it has consolidated its organizational structure by reducing managerial positions and administrative functions, which involved a reduction of around 250 people. Embraer continues to move firmly ahead in its growth process and in improving its results, and confirms the aircraft delivery forecasts and economic-financial projections previously announced.
