On January 27, 2002 - The Boeing’s 737, the world’s most widely used twin jet, became the first jetliner in history to amass more than 100 million flying hours. The 737's first came onto the world market in 1965.
WestJet today unveiled details of its scheduled service to New York's LaGuardia airport. In November, WestJet successfully bid for eight slot pairs, bringing WestJet's award-winning guest service to the slot-controlled airport preferred by business travellers.
Porter Airlines increases New York service to 13 daily flights
Written by Porter Airlines
Friday, 27 January 2012
Porter Airlines is enhancing its New York service with two additional daily flights and a more convenient schedule. This increases daily roundtrip departures between Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport and Newark Liberty International Airport to as many as 13 flights, and provides a wider range of morning, afternoon and evening departures for passengers.
Forecast Calls for Continued Growth in Aerospace Industry in Quebec
Written by CAMAQ
Wednesday, 25 January 2012
This year again, an impressive number of positions will be created within the aerospace industry in Quebec, a lavish source of both innovation and collective wealth. The current surge, which began two years ago, is set against a background of steady growth over nearly three decades at a compound annual rate of 7.9%.
Vancouver Airport Authority Maps Out 10-Year Strategy to Build a Better Airport for British Columbia
Written by VANCOUVER AIRPORT AUTHORITY
Wednesday, 25 January 2012
Vancouver Airport Authority today announced a 10-year strategy outlining $1.8 billion in improvements designed to keep Vancouver International Airport (YVR) competitive and an economic generator for British Columbia.
SAFE FLIGHT ACADEMY ACHIEVES FNPT ll QUALIFICATION FOR MECHTRONIX DA-42 FSTD
Written by Mechtronix Systems Inc.
Wednesday, 25 January 2012
Mechtronix Systems Inc., an MWC Company, a leading manufacturer of flight simulation training devices, announced the recent qualification of Safe Flight Academy (SFA)’s Ascent® Flight Trainer™ by the Tunisian DGAC. The device is configured as a Diamond DA42 and is installed in SFA’s flight training facility based in Tunis, Tunisia. It is used to provide highly professional Instrument Rating (IR) training to their increasing number of ab-initio students.
Air Canada Strengthens Leading Position in New York City
Written by AIR CANADA
Wednesday, 25 January 2012
Air Canada announced today that it will launch triple-daily, non-stop flights between Toronto Pearson and New York City's John F. Kennedy International Airport beginning May 3, 2012 and increase to hourly its flights to LaGuardia Airport.
Air Canada confirmed today that it remains at the negotiating table awaiting a response from ACPA, the union representing its pilots, to a comprehensive proposal tabled by the Company on Monday January 16, 2012.