The FAA has issued an airworthiness directive on March 13th, 2013 that requires airlines operating the CRJ100 and CRJ200 to replace liners in the aircraft’s Class C cargo compartment to meet new fire standards for the type. The airworthiness directive requires operators to change the liners installed in the original aircraft’s baggage hold because they …
Category: Fleet Update
Mar 14 2013
Changes at California Pacific Airlines and operational hopes
California Pacific Airlines, still in the process of obtaining FAA approval to begin operations, announced on March 14, 2013 that the founder of the airline has stepped down. In the place of Ted Ballas the airline will place John Selvaggio in the position of CEO/President. Selvaggio previously worked with Midway Airlines, US Airways and Delta Air Lines. …
Mar 07 2013
FTV-1 CSeries presented by Bombardier
On March 7th, 2013 Bombardier presented the first CSeries aircraft FTV-1 to the press and public at a program update presentation. It was not called a roll-out because the aircraft was not in rol-out condition needing its engines to be installed and landing gear and other systems checked out. Bombardier indicated that the aircraft was …