CommutAir has announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with United Airlines to add 21 Embraer ERJ145 aircraft to its existing contract to fly 40 jet aircraft under the United Express brand. These jets will replace Bombardier Dash-8 turboprop aircraft with planned retirements by January 2018.
Celebrating One Year Of Very Successful Airline Service
CFM International's advanced LEAP engine is setting new industry standards for fuel efficiency and asset utilization as the company celebrates the one-year anniversary of its entry into commercial service.
But Surveys Show Majority Would Be Reluctant To Take An Pilotless Flight
Research conducted by Swiss Bank UBS indicates that pilotless airliners could improve safety while saving airlines as much as $35 billion per year, but that does not mean that they would be accepted by the public.
Allegedly Attempted To Place An Explosive Device Aboard An Etihad Airways Flight
To men have been charged by Australian authorities with trying to place a bomb aboard an Etihad Airways flight departing from Sydney, Australia last month. Police said that the plot, which was unsuccessful, was directed by ISIS.
Boeing has reached an agreement in principle with its largest supplier, Spirit AeroSystems, which builds significant structures and components for all five Boeing Commercial Airplanes programs.
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