American Airlines' (AA) recent $6.6 billion order for a mix of Boeing aircraft is on hold following the rejection of a new labour agreement by the Allied Pilots' Association, a union which represents some 9,000 of the airline's aircrew. AA said when it placed the order that it was contingent on the ratification of the new agreement, and is confident that the union's approval will "soon" be secured.
Source: Flight International
Israeli start-up carrier AirHaifa has taken delivery of its initial ATR 72-600s, one of a pair ordered from the airframer last year. AirHaifa is looking to start commercial services from Haifa to destinations in the Mediterranean and Red Sea regions. The aircraft will be powered by the Pratt & Whitney ...
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Avianca and Gol holding company Abra Group has signed a memorandum of understanding for five Airbus A350-900s.
