Japan’s transport ministry launches an investigation into what caused two fuel leaks on a Boeing 787 Dreamliner jet operated by Japan Airlines.
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Japan Airlines jet out of service after spilling 40 gallons of fuel at Boston airport in separate valve-related problem
A Boeing 787 Dreamliner jet undergoing safety checks in Tokyo after a fuel leak at Boston airport last week had leaked fuel during tests earlier in the day, according to Japan Airlines.
An open valve on the aircraft caused fuel to leak from a nozzle on the left wing used to remove fuel, a spokeswoman said.
The jet is out of service after spilling about 40 gallons (182 litres) of fuel on to the airport runway in Boston, US, after a separate valve-related problem.
In Boston, a different valve on the plane opened, causing fuel to flow from the centre tank to the left main tank. When that tank filled up, it overflowed into a surge tank and out through a vent.
The causes of the incidents are unknown, the Japan Airlines spokeswoman added. There is no timetable for the plane to return to service.
On Friday, the US government ordered a wide-ranging review of the Dreamliner, citing concern over a fire and other problems, but insisted the passenger jet was still safe to fly.
Japan Airlines and its local rival, All Nippon Airways, fly 24 of the 49 Dreamliners delivered last year.
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A fuel leak cancels takeoff for a Boeing 787 Dreamliner at Boston’s Logan airport, the second incident in as many days involving the new jet.
See more here: Fresh safety scare for Dreamliner
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UK aerospace company BAE Systems wins a £2.5bn contract with the Sultanate of Oman to supply Typhoon and Hawk jet aircraft.
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In a bit of good news for the 1%, corporate jet company VistaJet signed a deal for 142 Bombardier jets.
See the rest here: Bombardier inks record $7.8 billion jet deal
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October 22, 2012 |
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Deanna White Appointed Flexjet President |
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MONTREAL, QUEBEC–(Marketwire – Oct. 22, 2012) – Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.A)(TSX:BBD.B) announced today the appointment of Deanna White as President of Flexjet, effective immediately. “Since joining Flexjet in 2005, Deanna has demonstrated a strong track record of identifying and maximizing opportunities to enable profitability,” said Pierre Beaudoin, President and Chief Executive Officer, Bombardier Inc. “Deanna possesses a passion for driving strategic change and implementing business plans that support the organization’s long term strategies. I am pleased to recognize her accomplishments with this appointment and look forward to her continued leadership as President of Flexjet.” Deanna White brings over 25 years of experience from a variety of positions of increasing responsibility. She joined Flexjet in 2005 as Director, Finance, was promoted to Senior Director, Finance in 2007, and in 2010 was promoted to Vice President of Finance and Administration. Prior to Flexjet, Deanna had a progressive 15-year career with GTE. During the GTE-Bell Atlantic merger into Verizon, she joined Genuity, an Internet company spun off from the merger, as Director of Accounting. She spent three years at Genuity before joining Flexjet. Deanna holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Tampa and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Dallas. She is also a Certified Public Accountant in the state of Texas. Deanna replaces Fred Reid, who is retiring from the organization. “During Fred’s tenure, he was a passionate promoter of Flexjet and fractional jet ownership. We thank him for his service to the Company and wish him well for the future,” said Mr. Beaudoin. About Flexjet Richardson, TX-based Flexjet-a division of Bombardier, the world’s largest business aviation manufacturer-first entered the fractional jet ownership market in 1995. Flexjet now offers whole aircraft ownership and management, fractional jet ownership, jet cards and charter brokerage services. Flexjet’s fractional aircraft program is the first in the world to be recognized as achieving the Air Charter Safety Foundation’s Industry Audit Standard, and Flexjet is the first and only company to be honored with its 13th FAA Diamond Award for Excellence. Flexjet’s fractional program fields an exclusive family of Bombardier business aircraft-the youngest in the fractional jet industry with an average age of approximately five years-including the Learjet 40 XR, Learjet 45 XR, Learjet 60 XR, Challenger 300 and Challenger 605 business jets. www.flexjet.com. 1-800-FLEXJET. Flexjet has an approved fractional ownership program pursuant 14 C.F.R. Part 91, Subpart K, and manages flights for individual aircraft owners under Part 91 whole aircraft management program. All other flights (e.g. Flexjet 25 Jet Card program, charter brokerage program, etc.) are provided by certificated air carriers in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, as Flexjet is not an air carrier. About Bombardier Bombardier is the world’s only manufacturer of both planes and trains. Looking far ahead while delivering today, Bombardier is evolving mobility worldwide by answering the call for more efficient, sustainable and enjoyable transportation everywhere. Our vehicles, services and, most of all, our employees are what make us a global leader in transportation. Bombardier is headquartered in Montreal, Canada. Our shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (BBD) and we are listed on the Dow Jones Sustainability World and North America indexes. In the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011, we posted revenues of $18.3 billion. News and information are available at www.bombardier.com or follow us on Twitter @Bombardier. Challenger 300, Challenger 605, Flexjet, Learjet 40 XR, Learjet 45 XR and Learjet 60 XR are trademarks of Bombardier Inc. or its subsidiaries. |
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Originally posted here: Bombardier Inc. (BDRBF: OTC Link) | Deanna White Appointed Flexjet President
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Boeing (BA) engineers and technicians who are members of the Speea union were due to continue working as normal this week after their labor contract ran out at midnight, with more talks set to take place over the coming days. Meanwhile, Boeing has delivered the first 787 jet built at its nonunion South Carolina factory to Air India, while Qatar Airways has received its first 787 despite saying that it would wait for engine problems to be resolved. 
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Mon, Aug 20, 2012 12:45 – Jet Neko, Inc. (NEKO: OTC Link) released their Annual Report concerning Amended Annual Report 2011FYE. To read the complete report, please visit: https://www.otciq.com/otciq/ajax/showFinancialReportById.pdf?id=88735.
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Syrian pilot ejects, rebels say they downed plane
Fox News Earlier Monday, activists released a video which they claimed shows a government Soviet-made MiG warplane catching fire after it apparently was hit by ground fire over Deir el-Zour province. The warplane appears to be spiral into a ball of flames. Rebels say fighter jet downed; Syria blames technical error Syrian rebels claim to have downed fighter jet Syria says pilot ejected from warplane after technical failure; rebels say … Category : Business, World News An Italian cash-strapped budget airline, Wind Jet, suspends all its flights, leaving hundreds of passengers stranded at Rome airport. Here is the original post: Italian airline suspends flights |