On February 9, 1969 - The first flight of the Boeing 747 “Jumbo Jet” airliner took place. The wide-bodied, long-range transport was capable of carrying 347 passengers, and is the largest aircraft in commercial airline service in the world.
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PPG chromate-free primer, pretreatment standard on Boeing Next-Generation 737
Written by PPG Aerospace
Wednesday, 08 February 2012
A chromate-free metal pretreatment and a chromate-free exterior decorative primer from PPG Industries' aerospace coatings group are now standard on Boeing Next-Generation 737 production airplanes.
Winnipeg Airports Authority President & CEO Honoured with a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal
Written by Winnipeg Airports Authority Inc.
Wednesday, 08 February 2012
Winnipeg Airports Authority Inc. wishes to congratulate President & CEO, Barry Rempel on receiving the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee medal. The medal was presented February 6, 2012 by the Honourable Philip S. Lee, Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba, at the Manitoba Legislative Building.
CAE reports third quarter financial results for fiscal year 2012
Written by CAE
Wednesday, 08 February 2012
CAE today reported financial results for the third quarter ended December 31, 2011. Net income attributable to equity holders of the company was C$45.6 million (C$0.18 per share) this quarter, up 18% compared to C$38.5 million (C$0.15 per share) last year. All financial information is in Canadian dollars.
Air Transat a winner in the Association québécoise pour la maîtrise de l'énergie Énergia contest
Written by AIR TRANSAT
Wednesday, 08 February 2012
Air Transat earned a Citation in the 22nd Énergia contest organized by the Association québécoise pour la maîtrise de l’énergie (AQME) for having obtained LEED certification for its head office in 2011.
Air Canada Introduces All-Inclusive Price Advertising with Worldwide Seat Sale Marking
Written by AIR CANADA
Wednesday, 08 February 2012
Air Canada today launched a worldwide seat sale to kick-off a yearlong celebration of the airline's 75th anniversary and introduced a new, all-inclusive pricing approach to advertising that makes it easier for customers to shop, compare and determine the final cost of air travel.
WestJet announces dividend increase and normal course issuer bid
Written by WESTJET
Wednesday, 08 February 2012
WestJet Airlines Ltd. (TSX:WJA) announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a 20 per cent ($0.01) increase in its quarterly dividend per common voting share and variable voting share to $0.06 per quarter from $0.05 per quarter.
WestJetters vote 91 per cent in favour of regional airline
Written by WESTJET
Wednesday, 08 February 2012
WestJet today announced its employees have voted overwhelmingly - 91 per cent - in favour of the launch of a regional airline as a wholly owned subsidiary of WestJet.
Porter Airlines is the first airline in Canada to advertise the total cost of a flight as a single, simple number with all taxes, surcharges and mandatory fees included. No required cost will be added to prices displayed in advertising or on Porter's website.
