Mexican low cost carrier Volaris has signed a purchase agreement
for 44 eco-efficient Airbus A320 aircraft, comprised of 30 A320neo
and 14 A320 aircraft. The order represents the largest single
commercial aircraft order ever by an airline in Mexico.
Volaris, also the first airline in Mexico to order the A320neo,
will announce its engine selections for the aircraft at a later
date.
Runway Situational Awareness System Designed To Increase Safety
On The Ground
The FAA has selected Saab Sensis Corporation for the Airport
Surface Surveillance Capability (ASSC) program. FAA has
incrementally funded $5 million of the $54 million five year
contract. In addition, options for deliveries beyond the five year
period are valued at $65 million, for a total contract value of
$119 million.
AirTran Flights To Mid-Continent Airport To Stay As Southwest
Flights
Southwest Airlines has committed to serve Wichita according to
local and state leaders who met with the airline late last week.
“We are pleased to announce that Southwest Airlines has
agreed to serve Mid-Continent Airport,” stated Wichita,
KS, Mayor Carl Brewer. “Wichita has been anxiously
waiting to hear what the future plans were with regard to Southwest
Airlines and we are thrilled with this news.”
The second segment of Boeing's 787 Dream Tour has four stops
planned in the U.S. and Ireland. "The all-new 787 Dreamliner
continues to generate tremendous enthusiasm everywhere it flies,"
said Scott Fancher, vice president and general manager, 787
program.
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