WestJet to launch short-haul regional airline? WestJet is considering launching a new short-haul regional airline in a move that would extend service to smaller communities and increase traffic to its current network. Few details were available on the proposed regional operation, other than that the company is thinking about launching it as early as 2013 using a fleet of approximately 40 smaller, turboprop aircraft.
Airbus tops Boeing as world's largest jet maker Airbus took in a record number of orders for new commercial aircraft last year as strong demand for its revamped single-aisle plane helped it best fierce U.S. rival Boeing Co. in the race for orders for the fourth year running.
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Calgary's AeroMechanical Services wins large contract AeroMechanical Services Ltd. said Monday it has signed a five-year contract worth as much as $1.9 million with an unnamed airline to provide automated flight information reporting systems for 19 aircraft.
B.C's Comox Valley Airport beats industry trends The Comox Valley Airport (YQQ) announced last week that it served 308,937 passengers in 2011, an increase of 4.2 per cent or 12,370 passengers over the previous year. This new data puts YQQ well above the minimal passenger growth experienced by most airports across North America, as reported by Airports Council International.
Bombardier names Arcamone head of Commercial Aviation Bombardier Aerospace (TSX:BBD.B) has named former General Motors executive Mike Arcamone president of its Bombardier Commercial Aircraft division as it gears up for the launch of its pivotal lightweight composite CSeries jet.
