Bombardier Commercial Aircraft has announced that the Government of Tanzania has signed a firm purchase agreement for two Q400 turboprop airliners. The aircraft will be delivered with a 76-seat, dual-lavatory configuration and will be used for commercial airline operations in the region.
Sixty-One Percent Agree With Mediator's Recommendation
A majority of Air Transat cabin crew members voted today in favour of the recommendation made by the federal mediator appointed to the case. The result of the electronic vote indicates that 61% of employees voted in favor of the mediator's recommendation.
Agreement Provides Signing Bonus, Wage Increases To Workers
Approximately 300 Piedmont Airlines mechanics from Teamsters Locals 210, 355 and 776 have voted overwhelmingly to ratify a five-year contract with the carrier. More than 83 percent of voting mechanics cast their ballots in favor of the agreement.
Split Order Between PurePower Geared Turbofan And V2500 Engines
Pratt & Whitney has signed a deal for PW1100G-JM and V2500 engines to power up to 32 A320 family aircraft with an undisclosed leasing company. The PW1100G-JM engine is offered by Pratt & Whitney. The V2500 engine is offered through IAE International Aero Engines AG.
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