Silver Airways Corp, a new regional carrier launched with assets
from the former Gulfstream International Airlines, unveiled its new
brand and logo at a special launch event held in Fort Lauderdale
today. Developed in conjunction with Aerobrand, the new Silver
Airways brand espouses core values of professionalism, quality,
vibrancy and trust, while also highlighting the benefits of
turboprop aircraft.
FedEx Express To Acquire 27 767 Freighters, Two 777
Freighters
Shipping company FedEx Express is set to acquire 29 new Boeing
airplanes, after placing an order Wednesday for 27 767-300
Freighters and exercising existing options for two additional 777
Freighters.
Backs Bill To Provide Passenger Advocates At Security
Checkpoints
The non-profit airline passenger advocacy organization
FlyersRights.org issued a statement Tuesday strongly supporting
creation of passenger advocacy positions at all airport TSA
checkpoints, an idea advanced by Sen. Charles Schumer and Sen.
Michael Gianaris.
FAA Must Accept As-Yet-Unspecified Operational Changes
Regional jets could be approved for use at Friedman Memorial
Airport (KSUN) in Hailey, ID before the end of 2012, if
yet-to-be-specified changes to the airport's operating procedures
are accepted by the FAA. Currently, SkyWest operates turboprop
Embraer Brasilia 120 planes from the airport, but the airline has
started transitioning from these planes to larger regional jets in
some markets.
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