Bombardier announced on August 1st, 2012 that the conditional order placed by WestJet for DHC-8Q-400s on May 1st, 2012, has been converted to a firm order for up to 45 DHC-8Q-Q400 NextGen aircraft. The airline’s order includes 20 firm aircraft and options on an additional 25. WestJet plans to launch their new regional airline in …
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Jul 31 2012
Conviasa purchases 6 Embraer 190 aircraft with 14 options
Embraer announced on July 31, 2012 that Conviasa Airlines has purchased six Embraer 190 jets and placed options for an additional 14 aircraft. First deliveries are scheduled to begin by the end of 2012. The aircraft will be configured with 104 seats in a single-class layout.
Jul 27 2012
Delta announces closure of Comair for September 29, 2012
Delta Air Lines announced on July 27th, 2012 that Comair will cease operations on September 29, 2012 and the airline’s fleet of Canadair Regional Jets will be either retired or transferred to other airlines in the Delta Connection. A memo was sent to all employees of Comair by Ryan Gumm, President of Comair, which stated the …
Jul 18 2012
SkyWest CRJ damaged beyond repair at SGU
It has been reported through many media outlets that a SkyWest CRJ-200 has been destroyed at the St. George Municipal Airport in Utah on July 16th, 2012. The aircraft was stolen by a former SkyWest pilot who was on administrative leave from the airline and was under investigation in connection to a murder. The pilot …