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News ArchivesYEAR2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 MONTH Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May HEADLINES AIAC supports Head of Aerospace Policies and Programs nomination Feb. 27, 2012, Ottawa - The Aerospace Industries Association of Canada (AIAC) and its member companies are very pleased with the appointment of the Honourable David L. Emerson as Head of the Aerospace Review - a process aimed at developing a federal policy framework to maximize the competitiveness of Canada's aerospace industry. WestJet sets new single-day record Feb. 27, 2012, Calgary - WestJet today announced it flew 52,992 guests yesterday, setting a new single-day record for the airline. The previous record, set on December 22, 2011, saw 52,397 guests fly across the airline's network. Estonian Air transitions to all-Embraer fleet Feb. 27, 2012, Villepinte, Fra. - Estonian Air has selected Embraer’s family of E-Jets to revamp its entire fleet of narrow-body and regional jets. The national flag carrier of Estonia and Embraer have signed a contract for the purchase of three E175s and one E190. Estonian Air will also take eight additional aircraft, four E170s and four E190s, under a combination of lease agreements with third parties and leasing companies. Flying Colours named authorized reseller for ViaSat Feb. 27, 2012, Peterborough, Ont. - Flying Colours Corp. has been appointed as an authorized reseller and installation facility for ViaSat Inc. Future aircraft could tap energy from landing wheels say researchers Feb. 24, 2012, Lincoln, U.K. - Researchers from the University of Lincoln in the U.K. have assessed the feasibility of harnessing energy from the wheel rotation of aircraft landing gear to generate electricity. WestJet celebrates 16th birthday Feb. 24, 2012, Calgary - In celebration of its 16th birthday this month, WestJet today announced it will offer guests born on February 29 of any year the chance to fly to any of WestJet's Canadian destinations for just $16 one way, plus applicable taxes and fees, on February 29, 2012. General aviation deliveries down, billings up in 2011 Feb. 23, 2012, Wichita, Kan. - General aviation deliveries worldwide fell slightly during 2011, the fourth year of a decline, although billings showed a slight uptick. Victoria-based UAV maker eyes future growth Feb. 23, 2012, Victoria, B.C. - A Victoria company is hoping to turn its theoretical work into a business that could literally take off. Quaternion Aerospace, which is tucked into the industrial park just east of the Victoria International Airport, has been doing consulting and design work on unmanned aircraft for the U.S. Air Force but is starting to establish itself as a manufacturer of unmanned aerial vehicles and flight systems. Aveos signs contract with Snecma Feb. 22, 2012, Montreal - Aveos announced today that it has signed a 5-year agreement for the repair and overhaul of Snecma's CFM56-5 platform engines and Line Replaceable Units (LRU's), supporting the OEM with its additional capacity. IMP Aerospace wins Snowbird maintenance contract Feb. 22, 2012, Halifax - IMP Group Limited announced today that it has been awarded a contract to conduct maintenance activities on the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) fleet of 25 CT-114 Tutor aircraft.
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