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Global Aviation Holdings Emerges From Chapter 11

Global Aviation Holdings Emerges From Chapter 11

Global Aviation Holdings Inc. (the “Company’) announced today that its plan of reorganization (the “Plan”), which was approved by the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of New York on December 6, 2012, became effective today allowing the Company to complete its financial restructuring and emerge from Chapter 11. The Plan reflects a [...]

Pinnacle Airlines Comprehensive Agreements Approved by Bankruptcy Court

Pinnacle Airlines Comprehensive Agreements Approved by Bankruptcy Court

Pinnacle Airlines Corp. has announced that the comprehensive agreements it reached with Delta, the Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA) and the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors (Creditors’ Committee) in Pinnacle’s Chapter 11 cases have been approved by the Bankruptcy Court overseeing Pinnacle’s cases.

Air China Announces New Nonstop Houston to Beijing Service

Air China Announces New Nonstop Houston to Beijing Service

Dr. Zhihang Chi, Air China’s Vice President and General Manager for North America, announced Air China’s new nonstop service between Houston and Beijing, pending government approval, in a joint press conference with the Houston Airport System today.

Federal Aviation Administration Seeks $633,000 in Civil Penalties Against Trans States Airlines

Federal Aviation Administration Seeks $633,000 in Civil Penalties Against Trans States Airlines

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing two civil penalties totaling $633,000 against Trans States Airlines, Inc., of Bridgeton, Mo., for allegedly operating two Embraer 145 regional jets on 3,660 passenger flights while the planes did not comply with Federal Aviation Regulations.

FAA Proposes $275,000 Civil Penalty Against Pinnacle Airlines Inc.

FAA Proposes $275,000 Civil Penalty Against Pinnacle Airlines Inc.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a $275,000 civil penalty against Pinnacle Airlines, Inc., of Memphis, for allegedly operating a Bombardier CRJ on 11 flights when the aircraft did not in comply with Federal Aviation Regulations.

American Airlines Takes Delivery of First Boeing 777-300ER

American Airlines Takes Delivery of First Boeing 777-300ER

American Airlines today takes delivery of its first Boeing 777-300ER (Extended Range) aircraft, another step in its plan to create the industry’s most modern fleet.

South African Airways Joins International Carbon Offset Program

South African Airways Joins International Carbon Offset Program

South African Airways (SAA) has joined an internationally benchmarked and transparent carbon offset program which will give passengers an opportunity to make voluntary contributions to offset the effects of climate change.

Union Minister of Civil Aviation ShriAjit Singh Launches First Air India B787 Dreamliner Aircraft

Union Minister of Civil Aviation ShriAjit Singh Launches First Air India B787 Dreamliner Aircraft

Minister of Civil Aviation ShriAjit Singh launched the first Air India B787 Dreamliner Aircraft at a function at the Indira Gandhi International Airport today.