LIAT's challenge to Sir Richard Branson goes afoul of The Leeward Islands Airline Pilots’ Association (LIALPA)
In recent weeks an open complaint letter from Tennis Pro Arthur Hicks to LIAT (Leeward Island Air Transport) found its way into the hands of Sir Richard Branson founder of Virgin Airlines.
Sir Richard tweeted the letter to more than 3 million of his followers on Twitter and the letter went viral.
Boeing Launches 787-10 Dreamliner - Will be the most efficient jetliner in history
LE BOURGET, France, June 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE:BA] announced today at the 2013 Paris Air Show that it has launched the 787-10 Dreamliner, the third member of the super-efficient 787 family. Commitments for 102 airplanes from five customers across Europe, Asia and North America provide a strong foundation to support development and production of the newest Dreamliner.
Boeing Forecasts Demand for More Than 35,000 New Airplanes
- 20-year Current Market Outlook projects a $4.8 trillion market
- Increased demand for single-aisle airplanes driving the forecast
- Airlines focused on more efficient airplanes
Boeing Schedules 787 Dreamliner Pair for Paris Air Show
CHICAGO, June 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- A pair of superefficient 787 Dreamliners will be the featured Boeing products on display at the Paris Air Show, which begins June 17 at the Le Bourget exhibition center.
Boeing Begins Certification Testing on 747-8 Performance Improvement package that improves fuel burn by another 1.8 percent
EVERETT, Wash., May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- A Boeing (NYSE: BA) 747-8 Intercontinental successfully completed its first test flight this week with a package of performance improvements including enhanced GE engines. This package is designed to improve the fuel efficiency of the popular jetliner.
Boeing Rolls Out First 787 Dreamliner at Increased Production Rate
EVERETT, Wash., May 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing (NYSE: BA) has rolled out of the factory the first 787 Dreamliner to be built at the increased production rate of seven airplanes per month. The airplane, which rolled out earlier this week, is the 114th 787 to be built overall and the 100th 787 to be built at the Everett, Wash., factory.
Boeing to Begin Modifying 787s as FAA Approves Battery Improvements
EVERETT, Wash., April 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Today's approval of battery system improvements for the 787 Dreamliner by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) clears the way for Boeing (NYSE: BA) and its customers to install the approved modifications and will lead to a return to service and resumption of new production deliveries.
Volaris becomes first Mexican airline with Sharklet-equipped A320
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10 APRIL 2013 PRESS RELEASE
Today, Mexican low-cost carrier Volaris celebrated the delivery of its first Sharklet-equipped Airbus A320 with a special flight from Mexico City to Cancun. Volaris is the first Mexico-based operator of the new fuel-saving wing tip devices. The flight today showcased the aircraft efficiency to official representatives from France, Germany, Spain and United Kingdom who were onboard and accompanied by Volaris and Airbus executives. The aircraft is powered by IAE engines.
Boeing Completes Certification Testing for New 787 Battery System
EVERETT, Wash., April 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing (NYSE:BA) completed a 787 certification demonstration flight today on line number 86, a Boeing-owned production airplane built for LOT Polish Airlines. Today's flight marks the final certification test for the new battery system, completing the testing required by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Boeing and Sberbank Announce Order for 12 737- 800s
WASHINGTON, April 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing (NYSE: BA), Sberbank of Russia and its wholly owned subsidiary, Sberbank Leasing, have reached an agreement on an order for 12 Next-Generation 737-800s. The airplanes are intended for operational leasing under Sberbank's contract with Transaero, one of Sberbank's key corporate customers.
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