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News ArchivesYEAR2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 MONTH Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec HEADLINES IATA reports air traffic dipped in November Dec. 30, 2010, Geneva, SUI - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced international scheduled traffic results for November showing 8.2 per cent year-on-year passenger traffic growth and a 5.4 per cent increase for freight. The passenger load factor for November averaged 75.6 per cent while the freight load factor stood at 55.2 per cent for the month. Gama Aviation becomes first Challenger 850 operator in UAE Dec. 23, 2010, Montreal - Bombardier Aerospace today announced that Dubai-based Gama Aviation FZC, part of the international Gama Group, has become the first customer to register a Challenger 850 jet in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Canadian North renews agrrement with Kitikmeot Inuit Association Dec. 23, 2010, Cambridge Bay, Nunavut - Canadian North is proud to announce the Kitikmeot Inuit Association’s approval of a new Passenger and Cargo agreement for 2011. Bombardier’s Belfast facility to manufacture Learjet 85 wing structures Dec. 23, 2010, Montreal - Bombardier Aerospace on Wednesday announced that the development and production of advanced composite wing skin panels and spar components for the new Learjet 85 business jet will be undertaken by its facility in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Agreement in principle reached on export credits for commercial aircraft Dec. 23, 2010, Paris, Fra. - Government negotiators have agreed in principle on new terms for state financing to support the export of commercial aircraft. The proposed terms - following extensive negotiations at the OECD – would move fees closer to market rates and allow for regular adjustments to reflect market developments. Bombardier CRJ1000 awarded U.S. FAA type certificate Dec. 23, 2010, Toronto - Bombardier Aerospace confirmed Wednesday that the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded aircraft type certification approval to the 100-seat CRJ1000 NextGen regional jet on December 17, 2010. Honda Achieves First Flight of FAA-Conforming HondaJet Dec. 21, 2010, Greensboro, N.C. - Honda Aircraft Company, Inc., today announced that it has successfully completed the first flight of its FAA-conforming HondaJet advanced light business jet. Canada reaches expanded air transport agreement with Egypt Dec. 21, 2010, Ottawa - The Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, and the Honourable Peter Van Loan, Minister of International Trade, today announced that an expanded air transport agreement has been concluded with Egypt. WestJet leases Boeing 757-200 for additional service to Hawaii Dec. 21, 2010, Calgary - WestJet today announced its intention to operate a leased Boeing 757-200 to provide non-stop service between Calgary and Honolulu and Maui, and between Edmonton and Maui, subject to Canadian government approval. 100,000th patient transported by Ornge Dec. 20, 2010, Mississauga, Ont. - Ornge reached a major milestone in its five year history today as the organization transported its 100,000th patient.
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