SEATTLE, April 23, 2007 -- Boeing and Aviation Capital Group (ACG) today announced that the leasing company has placed an order for 15 Next-Generation 737s (pictured on top) and five 787 Dreamliners. ACGs current fleet contains 138 Boeing aircraft, which includes Next-Generation 737s, 737 Classics, 757s and 767s. With today's announcement, ACG has a backlog of 52 Boeing airplanes on order. In December 2006, ACG announced that it had acquired delivery positions for 15 Next-Generation 737s from Delta Air Lines. In July 2006, ACG placed an order for 14 Next-Generation 737s and announced that it had agreed to acquire six additional Next-Generation 737s from Aeromexico, with a simultaneous agreement to lease the aircraft back to the airline.

Montreal PQ April 23, 2007 - CAE signed a contract with an undisclosed customer to provide a full suite of Boeing 757 simulation equipment, including two full-flight simulators (FFSs), one Level 6 flight training device (FTD) and a suite of CAE Simfinity^® training devices.

At list prices, including some buyer-furnished equipment, the contract is valued at more than C$34 million and brings the total full-flight simulator (FFS) sales that CAE has announced in fiscal 2008 to five.

CAE Sells Simulation Equipment to Flight Training Finance, LLC for C$20M

Montreal PQ April 23, 2007- CAE today announced it has sold a new CAE 7000 Series Embraer 190 full-flight simulator to Flight Training Finance (FTF), LLC, a specialized simulator leasing company. In addition, CAE will be providing to FTF a used CAE-built Embraer 145 FFS which is being upgraded.

At list price for the new simulator, the contract is valued at C$20 million and brings the total of new full-flight simulator (FFS) sales that CAE has announced in fiscal 2008 to three.

The CAE 7000 Series EMB190 simulator will feature CAE’s electric motion system and next-generation visual solution, including the new CAE Tropos-6000^® visual system and Liquid Crystal on Silicon (LCoS) projectors. The simulator, which will be delivered in Spring 2008, will be used by FTF to provide training for Copa Airlines.

"In pursuit of excellence in flight training equipment, FTF is proud to introduce the new CAE Embraer 190 simulator with electric motion," said Pedro Sors, President of FTF. "Copa Airlines’ new modern training center in Panama City will be greatly enhanced with the arrival of this advanced technology device."

FTF is also acquiring a used CAE-built EMB145 FFS. CAE will upgrade the simulator and deliver it later this year to Aeromexico’s training center in Mexico City, where FTF will provide the simulator for training Aerolitoral pilots.

"We are pleased FTF has once again selected CAE to provide its high-quality and true-fidelity simulation equipment to support pilot training for FTF’s customers," said Marc Parent, CAE’s Group President, Simulation Products and Military Training & Services.

Flight Training Finance is a specialized simulator leasing company that was created to assist airlines and operators of flight training equipment in reducing their annual flight training expenses and eliminating the cash needed for equipment purchase. FTF uses the Power-By-the-Hour ("PBH") leasing concept by offering leases for both new technology and used simulators.

Fokker Services acquires solid ground in the US market with Fokker Airinc and Fokker Aerotron

Atlanta April 23, 2007 - Fokker Services is expanding its service network in the US aerospace services market. Fokker’s strategy comprises a number of acquisitions of maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services companies with local presence. Two recent acquisitions clearly demonstrate that Fokker Services means business in terms of expanding its position in the US aerospace market: Alabama Instrument & Radio, Inc. and Aerotron AirPower, Inc.

To build upon Fokker’s worldwide reputation, knowledge and experience, Alabama Instrument & Radio, Inc. (AIRINC) and Aerotron AirPower, Inc. will be re-branded by using the respective new DBA names "Fokker Airinc" and "Fokker Aerotron". Both companies have earned their position as industry leaders in the MRO market for hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel and avionics systems. The new brand names will facilitate both companies’ growth ambitions including more performance based power-by-the-hour services on aircraft components.

Stephen Hands, VP Marketing & Sales of Fokker Services commented: "Both Fokker Airinc and Fokker Aerotron will continue to provide the world-class services our customers have learned to trust. We see a lot of perspective to grow both companies, allowing the American aviation industry to benefit from Fokker Services’ excellent facilities and the ABACUS logistic program. The ABACUS program ensures the availability of components through supply chain provisioning and repair management of critical airframe and engine components. As a combined force, Fokker Services, Fokker Airinc and Fokker Aerotron are in a prime position to offer excellent maintenance services that keep companies’ aircraft in the air, thus maximizing their return."

Atlanta April 23, 2007 - After the acquisition by Fokker Services, Jan-Ynse enjoyed considerable success in his role as Deputy Director of Alabama Instrument & Radio, Inc. (Fokker Airinc). As Director of Operations he will be challenged to continue to enhance operations.

Jan-Ynse has been employed by the Stork group since April 1998 in managerial positions. He has been employed by Fokker Services BV since July 2001. First in his role as Business Development Manager. Since August 2004, as Manager Procurement, with responsibility for managing Fokker Services’ Procurement and Logistics processes. In this managerial position, he was responsible for strategic vendor management, inventory policy and control, damage assessment, modification kitting and procurement support. Jan-Ynse has also served as Manager Logistics at the same time with responsibility for aircraft spares and repairs sourcing and physical distribution for the Fokker Services aircraft maintenance operation. In this role, he was responsible for operations involving a budget for a 500,000 man-hour maintenance operation and inventory of aircraft spares.

Jan-Ynse also served as a member of the Stork NV Corporate Procurement Board. He had shared responsibility for the Stork Corporate Procurement Policy, Spend Management and Control, and Corporate contracts, and he was responsible for primary and facilities spend in the Aerospace Services unit.

Atlanta April 23, 2007 - To enable Fokker Services to further expand its service network in the US aerospace services market, it has appointed Scott Whittaker as Vice President Strategic Programs for North and South America. His role will be to integrate and streamline Fokker Airinc and Fokker Aerotron with the Fokker Services organization, and to build the ABACUS Logistic Program in North America.

The ABACUS program ensures the availability of components through supply chain provisioning and repair management of critical airframe and engine components.

Scott brings more than 20 years of aviation experience to his new position. He began his career with the Marines and is an alumnus of Southern Illinois University where he received a Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Management. Scott worked for Delta Air Lines as an A&P mechanic and liaison engineer. He then held various managerial positions at Delta, notably as the manager of production control where he provided proven leadership skills in Lean and Six Sigma techniques. Scott then took his extensive experience to Chromalloy, where as the Director of Materials he managed purchasing, material control and production planning. Prior to his new appointment Scott was serving as the Operations Director of Fokker Airinc.

Seattle April 23, 2007 - Boeing and Aviation Capital Group (ACG) today announced that the leasing company has placed an order for 15 Next-Generation 737s and five 787 Dreamliners.

The order, worth approximately $1.6 billion at list prices, was previously attributed to an unidentified customer on the Boeing Orders and Deliveries Web site.

"We are delighted to add the Boeing 787 Dreamliner to our portfolio. This aircraft represents a significant step forward for mid-size widebody aircraft," said R. Stephen Hannahs, group managing director and chief executive officer of ACG. "Of course, the Next-Generation 737 continues to be an outstanding performer for airlines and is an excellent leasing asset."

ACG's current fleet contains 138 Boeing aircraft, which includes Next-Generation 737s, 737 Classics, 757s and 767s.

With today's announcement, ACG has a backlog of 52 Boeing airplanes on order. In December 2006, ACG announced that it had acquired delivery positions for 15 Next-Generation 737s from Delta Air Lines. In July 2006, ACG placed an order for 14 Next-Generation 737s and announced that it had agreed to acquire six additional Next-Generation 737s from Aeromexico, with a simultaneous agreement to lease the aircraft back to the airline.

"Boeing is proud of its partnership with ACG and the important role the Next-Generation 737 has played in its growing fleet size and market presence," said John Feren, vice president of Sales & Leasing and Asset Management, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "With today's endorsement of the 787 Dreamliner, ACG is significantly expanding its widebody fleet, bringing its airline customers breakthrough technology, best-in-class fuel efficiency and lower operating costs."

Toronto April 23, 2007 - Bombardier Aerospace announced today that Horizon Air of Seattle, Washington, has placed a firm order for 15 Bombardier Q400 airliners and has taken options on an additional 20 Q400 aircraft. With this order, Horizon Air continues to be the largest North American operator of the Q400 aircraft. The airline serves 49 cities in the Western U.S. and Western Canada.

Based on the list price for the Q400 aircraft, the value of the contract for the 15 firm-ordered aircraft is approximately $393 million US.

"Horizon Air has been a valued customer of Bombardier for over 20 years and they were the North American launch customer for the Q400 airliner," said Steven Ridolfi, President, Bombardier Regional Aircraft. "We are grateful for Horizon Air’s continuing confidence in Bombardier, demonstrated by the airline’s utilization of both our CRJ Series regional jets and Q-Series turboprop aircraft to meet its fleet requirements."

"Our first-hand experience with the Q400 over more than six years has given us the confidence to invest further in the model," said Jeff Pinneo, President and Chief Executive Officer, Horizon Air. "We have a keen understanding of the aircraft’s many advantages – its superior economics, how well it’s accepted by customers, and its exceptional fit to our unique market requirements."

Including the order announced today, Horizon Air has over the years ordered a total of 115 Bombardier aircraft, comprised of 21 Dash 8/Q100, 28 Q200 and 46 Q400 turboprop airliners, and 20 Bombardier CRJ700 regional jets. The airline also acquired two additional previously owned Q400 aircraft from Hainan Airlines.

Making full use of the Q400 aircraft’s technical capabilities, Horizon Air has obtained the first approval for Head-up Guidance System operations allowing approaches in Category III weather conditions. The airline is also the first Q400 operator to obtain approval for Required Navigation Performance (RNP) 0.3 operations with curved approaches using the FAA’s "Special Aircraft and Aircrew Authorization Required" (SAAAR) rules.

Bombardier has now recorded orders for a total of 230 Q400 aircraft. As of January 31, 2007, 143 of these aircraft had been delivered to operators in Africa, the Asia-Pacific region, Europe, the Middle East and North America.

Toronto April 20, 2007 - Bombardier Aerospace announced today that Tassili Airlines of Algiers, Algeria has placed a firm order for four 35-seat Bombardier Q200 turboprop aircraft.

The value of the contract based on the list price for the Q200 aircraft is approximately $74 million US.

This order for Q200 aircraft follows the announcement on July 31, 2006 of Tassili Airlines’ order for four 74-seat Bombardier Q400 aircraft. Tassili will be the first operator of Q400 and Q200 aircraft in Algeria.

Tassili Airlines, a subsidiary of the Sonatrach State Energy Group, will initially transport workers to several oil fields in Algeria. It plans to add domestic and international scheduled airline service within the next few years.

"The Q200 and the Q400 airliners will perform different roles," said Capt. Rachid Nouar, Managing Director, Tassili Airlines. "The Q400 airliners will fly between Algiers and the oilfields in southern Algeria, while the Q200 aircraft will shuttle workers on shorter flights between the southern oilfields. We chose the Q200 turboprop because of its family commonality with the Q400 airliner. The Common Crew Qualification between the two aircraft will give us great operational flexibility."

"We are gratified that Tassili Airlines has shown confidence in Bombardier regional aircraft by placing this order so soon after ordering the Q400 airliner," said Steven Ridolfi, President, Bombardier Regional Aircraft. "The Q400 and Q200 aircraft will complement each other very well in the Tassili operation."

As of January 31, 2007, Bombardier had delivered 778 Q-Series aircraft to customers around the world.

Seattle April 23, 2007 - Horizon Air today announced a firm order for 15 additional Q400 high-speed turboprops and 20 options from Bombardier Aerospace of Canada. By transitioning from three to two aircraft types by late 2009, Horizon will gain the major economic advantages that fleet simplification provides, allowing it to offer customers even greater fare values in the future.

Delivery of the additional 76-seat Q400s is scheduled to begin in October 2008 and continue through August 2009. The order has a "list price" value of US$393 million. As these Q400s roll in, Horizon plans to phase out the remaining 37-seat Bombardier Q200s from its fleet and operate only Q400s and 70-seat CRJ-700 jets.

"Our first-hand experience with the Q400 over more than six years has given us the confidence to invest further in the model," said Jeff Pinneo, Horizon’s president and CEO. "We have a keen understanding of the aircraft’s many advantages – its superior economics, how well it’s accepted by customers, and its exceptional fit to our unique market requirements."

In 2001, Horizon became the North America launch customer for the Q400, making it a global pioneer in the introduction of this next-generation turboprop. By mid-2009, Horizon will be operating 48 Q400s, the most of any airline in North America.

The Q400 and 70-seat CRJ-700 feature state-of-the-art technology throughout. The cockpits are equipped with the Flight Dynamics "Fogbuster" Head-Up guidance system for improved reliability in foggy weather, a technology Horizon pioneered for regional airlines. The cabins feature leather seats in a two-by-two configuration so that every passenger is seated next to a window or an aisle.

Horizon's fleet currently includes 71 aircraft: 26 Q400s, 20 CRJ-700s, and 25 Q200s. As previously contracted with Bombardier, Horizon is scheduled to receive an additional seven new Q400s by mid-2007. Under an existing agreement with another regional airline, Horizon will be subleasing 13 of the Q200s currently in its fleet, leaving it with 12 to phase out in the future.

San Diego April 23, 2007 - Kyocera Wireless Corp and Dielectric Communications today announced a significant addition to the ArgusON monitoring and asset management platform, enabling an end-to-end M2M solution to remotely monitor, track and report aviation obstruction lighting status to meet Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) guidelines. In addition to its existing offerings, Dielectric Communications has integrated the award-winning Kyocera 200 Module into its ArgusON product and leveraged the power and coverage of the Sprint nationwide wireless data network for real-time communication.

"Dielectric’s unmatched experience and knowledge in the area of monitoring and asset management combined with the Kyocera 200 Module enables a complete solution our customers can depend on to ensure their operations run smoothly and to protect their assets," said David Wilson, president, Dielectric Communications. "The ruggedized Kyocera module and excellent support and training allows ArgusON customers to affordably monitor assets in real time no matter how remote the location might be."

The ArgusON monitoring device installs quickly and easily. If an outage or critical event occurs, the embedded Kyocera 200 Module transmits critical data to Dielectric’s network operations center for immediate action. Maintenance personnel can be dispatched as outages occur and repairs can be made within the timeline required by FAA guidelines, avoiding costly fines and penalties. In addition to providing affordable, around-the-clock coverage of remote aviation obstruction sites, the ArgusON M2M solution eliminates the expense and effort of installing and maintaining hard lines for phone and Ethernet systems.

"The Kyocera 200 Module has a long track record of excelling in compliance applications, and we’re proud to work with ArgusON to keep the thousands of FAA communications sites for the aviation industry compliant with current regulations," said Dean Fledderjohn, general manager of the M2M division at Kyocera Wireless.

The ArgusON platform provides secure and reliable wireless data communication between remote machines and Dielectric’s Network Operations Center and can be used in a variety of industries and applications to monitor, collect, analyze and deliver critical information, enabling sound, data-driven decisions to improve business productivity and profitability.

Stockholm April 23, 2007 - Semcon’s Informatic business area has signed a four-year partnership agreement with Bombardier Transportation Sweden AB. The agreement means that Semcon Informatic will be the strategic partner for supplying technical documentation services. The aim is also for Semcon to develop Bombardier’s information products and streamline production of technical documentation.

Semcon Informatic is continuing to do business with world-leading companies in the face of international competition.

"Bombardier is a world leader in the manufacture of rail-bound vehicles and transportation systems and is at the forefront in terms of developing advanced and Eco-friendly rail technology. We are proud that they chose us as their strategic partner for technical product information," says Joakim Zetterlund, Vice President Semcon Informatic.

"We chose Semcon because of their extensive experience in this field and their ability in developing technical product information for our products," says Roger Knott, Director Project Engineering Bombardier.

The office in Västerås will mainly carry out assignments for Bombardier. There are no volume guarantees, but the estimated value of the deal is expected to be in the region of SEK 10 million a year.

Bombardier Transportation Bombardier Transportation is the global leader in the rail equipment manufacturing and servicing industry. Its wide range of products includes passenger rail vehicles and total transit systems. It also manufactures locomotives, bogies, propulsion & controls and provides rail control solutions.

Semcon is 2750 committed people with a passion for product development, technical information and IT. Today Semcon is active in Sweden, Australia, Brazil, China, Germany, Hungary, Malaysia, Norway and the UK and via partners in Belgium, France, Portugal and Spain. Semcon had pro forma sales of around EUR 267 million in 2006 and it is listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange's Nordic list.

Seattle April 23, 2007 - Boeing named Randy Tinseth vice president, Marketing, for Boeing Commercial Airplanes. Tinseth will be responsible for marketing Commercial Airplanes' entire family of products and services through a wide range of activities, such as understanding market requirements, contributing to Commercial Airplane's planning and product development, supporting market positioning and sales activities, as well as hosting the Commercial Airplanes blog, "Randy's Journal." The position reports to Mike Cave, vice president, Business Strategy and Marketing.

Tinseth, 47, succeeds Randy Baseler, who is retiring April 30.

"Randy Tinseth brings to this role a superb understanding of the market and our airline customers," said Cave. "This is a seamless transition as he continues the exceptional work done in recent years by Randy Baseler in sharing our product strategy story. And, of course, there's the added plus that we won't be forced to change the name of the very popular 'Randy's Journal' blog."

In his previous role on the 747-8 Program, Tinseth was responsible for developing marketing and in-service support strategies for the new 747-8 program, executing sales, and working with the customer base. Named to the position in March 2006, he helped prepare the market for the introduction of the 747-8, refining the focus on the unique service offerings for this airplane family.

Tinseth previously served as director of Product and Service Marketing, where he was responsible for marketing Boeing's commercial airplanes and services to airlines, financial institutions and other constituencies around the world. During this period, the Marketing team launched innovations such as the new 787 livery, the "Name Your Plane" effort that led to the selection of the Dreamliner name, and the "newairplane.com" Website.

From 1997 to 2001, Tinseth was a Boeing sales director in North America, leading Commercial Airplanes sales efforts at United Airlines, Northwest Airlines, United Parcel Services, and Spirit Airlines.

He started in Marketing in 1989 with a management position in the Airplane Economics Group, and worked as part of the team that implemented new versions of Boeing's aircraft maintenance and operating cost models.

Tinseth joined Boeing in June 1981 as a flight test engineer and engineering lead on the certification of the Boeing 757 and 767.

Born in Kalispell, Montana, Tinseth holds a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from Cornell University, and in 1986 received a master's in business administration from Seattle University.

Tempe AZ April 23, 2007 - US Airways and the Transport Workers Union have reached a final single labor agreement moving pre-merger America West flight simulator engineers to the contract covering pre-merger US Airways employees.

The agreement, covering 45 employees, was signed last week, and details are being communicated by union representatives to their members. The agreement sets forth processes and timelines for transitioning pre-merger America West simulator engineers to the pre-merger US Airways agreement.

"Each agreement that we reach moves us closer to our goal of operating a single airline with unified contracts," said Al Hemenway, vice president of labor relations.

The company reached unified agreements last year with the Airline Customer Service Employee Association, an alliance between the Communication Workers of America (CWA) and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT), the two unions that represent the airline's 7,700 passenger service employees and reservations agents. A unified contract also was forged with the TWU for dispatchers.

Hemenway said talks continue on unified agreements for pilots, flight attendants, mechanics and fleet service employees.

Chicago April 23, 2007 - United Airlines Flight Attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, AFL-CIO (AFA-CWA), applaud the number one Flight Attendant in the industry, Iris Peterson. She retires from the job that started as "sky girl" or "stewardess" and evolved to "certified safety professional" and a career for "Flight Attendants."

"There's no way to celebrate the career of this phenomenal woman without recognizing the extraordinary achievements she was a part of fighting for throughout her career. Iris led the way in shaping the career we are each so proud to call our own," stated Greg Davidowitch, President of AFA-CWA at United Airlines.

When Ms. Peterson began her career in 1946, jet engines were nowhere in site and job restrictions included age, gender, ethnicity and weight. But the vision of Ms. Peterson and her peers helped to destroy these discriminatory practices. Today, the Flight Attendant profession is often recognized as a leader in advancing the rights of women and uprooting gender discrimination.

Active in her union throughout her career, Iris helped various leadership positions and often represented her colleagues in grievances, safety issues and on Capitol Hill. AFA-CWA historian and retired flight attendant Georgia Nielsen tells us that Ms. Peterson was often an integral part of advancing her profession through activity in her union. In 1953, she was the first official lobbyist for the Air Line Stewards and Stewardesses Association. In 1968, the same year that stewardesses won the right to hold the job if they were married, Ms. Peterson participated in safety plans for the first jumbo aircraft. She worked with aircraft engineers and was instrumental in gaining acceptance for 17 safety items, including the evacuation alarm, which is now a standard on equipment worldwide.

"Iris has been a mentor to all of us who've followed in her steps," Davidowitch continued. "She has spent a lifetime committed to her airline and to improving the profession she has loved for six decades. As her fellow crewmembers, we have been lucky to receive her guidance for 60 years. Iris is an intensely private person, but Flight Attendants everywhere are the beneficiaries of her dedication and commitment to our profession. She is truly one in a million."

The AFA-CWA website provides Flight Attendants and the public with an address to send cards of appreciation and congratulations to our Number One Flight Attendant, Iris Peterson.

Honolulu April 23, 2007 - Hawaiian Airlines announced today its frequent flyer members are now able to earn HawaiianMiles anytime they fly Continental Airlines anywhere in the nation.

The mileage earning benefits for HawaiianMiles members is part of a new code sharing agreement between Hawaiian and Continental. "Our frequent flyers have unrestricted access to earn all the miles they want flying in the U.S. on Continental that can be used for free flights on Hawaiian," said Rick Peterson, Hawaiian's vice president of e-commerce.

The new agreement also allows members of Continental's OnePass frequent flyer program to earn 500 OnePass miles for every interisland flight on Hawaiian. They will be enjoying seamless connections with one-stop check-in for ticketing and luggage and the comforts of Hawaiian's Boeing 717-200 jet aircraft seating eight people in first class and 115 passengers in coach.

In addition to enhanced frequent flyer benefits, the new program allows Hawaiian to offer its customers one-stop service between Honolulu and Cleveland; a major hub for making flight connections to points in the Eastern U.S. Continental is providing the connections to Cleveland from Hawaiian's gateways in Las Vegas, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Phoenix.

Baldwin NY April 23, 2007 - In a tribute to the lives lost in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, several dozen families of 9/11 victims will be presented with Flag of Honor canvases that bear the names of all of the victims. The flags will be presented at the WTC Family Center on Tuesday, April 24, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Families, friends and the general public are invited to view the canvases, meet the artist and remember the 9/11 victims.

The flags were possible due to fundraising efforts by employees of Outsourcing Solutions Inc. Employees raised $16,000 to commission canvases for more than 100 families. "This effort was the result of OSI associates stepping up and helping out, " said Michelle Wease, senior manager of HR policy and implementation for OSI. "It's been a great success and we're grateful to every associate that participated."

The flags were designed and crafted by John Michelotti, founder of the Flag of Honor Fund, a non-profit organization working to recognize 9/11 victims and their families. "The goal of the Flag of Honor Fund is to give 9/11 families a lasting, tangible connection to the ones they lost, and to keep our pledge to never forget the attack and its victims," Michelotti said.

John Vigiano, who lost his two sons in the attack on the World Trade Center, describes the Flag of Honor as "the most appropriate memorial to the victims that I have ever seen."

With the image of the American flag containing the names of all of the victims of 9/11 in the stripes, the Flag of Honor canvas is akin to a stretched and framed painting. The single canvas created for each victim has a personalized dedication signed by the artist and is donated to the next of kin. It is a tribute that will last for generations. Flag of Honor flags have been distributed throughout the world. A Flag of Honor hangs in the offices of the governors of New York and New Jersey, Mayor Bloomberg, former Mayor Giuliani, many public buildings, government offices and in the Family Room overlooking Ground Zero.

WTC Family Center is a 9/11 family support organization dedicated to providing support and services to those affected by 9/11.

East Hartford CT April 23, 2007 - The Engine Alliance has successfully achieved European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) CS-E (Certification Standard-Engine) certification for the GP7200, the Engine Alliance powerplant for the Airbus A380. The GP7200 is the first large commercial engine to certify according to the full EASA validation requirements. This follows U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) airworthiness certification granted to the GP7200 in December 2005.

"The GP7200 has been performing extremely well throughout the development and certification program, meeting both new FAA and EASA requirements as well as Airbus' demanding requirements for maturity at entry into service," said Bruce Hughes, president of the Engine Alliance.

The GP7200-powered A380 flight-test program has achieved more than half of its test objectives and accumulated 111 flights and 1,348 engine flight hours to date. The aircraft successfully completed natural icing tests earlier this month and will next conduct noise testing in Spain. Joint EASA and FAA aircraft certification is expected by yearend.

In addition to flight-testing, GP7200 factory engine endurance ground testing has amassed 4,349 hours and more than 13,000 cycles. The EA will launch a service readiness endurance test program this summer designed to accumulate an additional 3,000 cycles of maturity prior to entry into service.

The GP7200 engine has been selected to power the A380s ordered by Emirates, Air France, Korean Airlines and International Lease Finance Corporation. The first GP7200-powered A380 will enter service with Emirates in 2008.

New Delhi April 23, 2007 - Today, the U.S.-India Business Council (USIBC) launched its first-ever Executive Aviation Mission to India to participate in the U.S.-India Aviation Partnership Summit between April 23rd and April 25th. The delegation is led by Scott Bayman, President and CEO of General Electric India, and comprised of senior leaders from America's leading aerospace, transportation, and logistics companies.

The Executive Delegation will meet with senior leaders from India's Ministry of Civil Aviation and industry leaders to discuss areas of collaboration in India's booming aviation industry.

The U.S.-India Aviation Partnership Summit offers an excellent platform for American aerospace companies to build alliances, find partners, and share cutting-edge technology with India. USIBC Chairman's Circle Members Federal Express, General Electric, Goodrich, Northrop Grumman, United Technologies Corporation/Pratt & Whitney, Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Honeywell, and Continental are represented by senior executives on the mission, and will speak throughout the duration of the conference.

USIBC's first civil aviation mission to India comes on the heels of an unprecedented boom in India's aviation, logistics, and transportation sectors. Led by USIBC, the American business community continues to serve as the leading advocate for stronger commercial relations with India.

"The civil aviation industry in India is a dynamic multibillion-dollar opportunity for American companies," said Ron Somers, President, U.S.-India Business Council, "and this boom is creating new jobs and spurring the development of enhanced infrastructure in India."

The U.S.-India Business Council is comprised of 250 of the largest U.S. companies investing in India, joined by two dozen global Indian companies, whose common aim is to strengthen commercial relations and deepen two-way trade. The USIBC has offices in Washington, New York, San Francisco, and New Delhi. USIBC celebrates its 32nd Anniversary during this auspicious 60th year of India's independence.

Beijing April 23, 2007 - Chinese flag carrier Air China continues to boost its capacity globally. With an increase of 7.25% compared with summer and autumn 2006, Air China from summer 2007 on will fly 5817 flights per week on 254 international and domestic routes enable passengers to proceed to 26 countries and regions including 39 international and 78 domestic cities.

With the launch of its 2007 summer-autumn timetable on March 25, Air China will have 21 more flights per week to European destinations, increased by 16.4%, compared with the same period of 2006. The frequency on Beijing-Munich route will be raised to daily service by July 1. The Shanghai-Milan-Rome route will be adjusted to night flights starting from June 21 in order to eliminate jetlag and allow passengers greater flexibility for early business arrangements or sightseeing excursions while economize one night accommodation. Meanwhile, passengers on the Shanghai-Beijing-London route, extended from Beijing-London route, will benefit from convenient and seamless travel between Beijing, Shanghai and London.

Along with its capacity expansion, Air China is actively developing further code sharing and partnership program. From summer 2007 onward, Air China will code-share with 18 domestic and international airlines, contributing 157 more routes and 2914 flights per week. Of these the code-shares with three Star Alliance members: Lufthansa, United Airlines and All Nippon Airways will increase 72 core routes and 1670 flights per week connecting to 47 cities.

New York April 23, 2007 - Continental Airlines today announced the launch of Continental International Restaurant Week to be held in New York City from April 30-May 6, 2007, featuring eight of Zagat Survey's Top Rated restaurants.

"Continental prides itself on service and quality, so it seems like a natural fit to work with Zagat Survey to launch this event," said Mark Bergsrud, senior VP of marketing and distribution planning for Continental Airlines. "We are equally thrilled that such incredible restaurants agreed to participate and create these special offers to patrons of Continental International Restaurant Week."

Continental Airlines is rated Top Premium U.S. Airline for comfort, service and overall performance by Zagat Survey.

Each restaurant represents international destinations known for their exquisite cuisine. "This is an exciting way to experience a variety of international cuisines all in one place," said Tim Zagat, CEO of Zagat Survey, "These restaurants are a reflection of the unique and diverse dining scene in New York."

Seattle April 23, 2007 - Aviation Partners Boeing has officially launched the 767-300ER Blended Winglet program with FAA certification anticipated in the fourth quarter of 2008. Three airlines on three different continents have already placed firm orders for 68 767-300ER Blended Winglet systems.

The benefits of Blended Winglets for 767-300ER operators -- both passenger and freighter versions -- include average annual fuel savings per aircraft of 350,000 gallons (1,330,000 liters), payload improvements of up to 12,000 pounds (5,447 kilograms) and a range boost of up to 360 nautical miles (667 km).

"More and more we're talking about total market acceptance for Blended Winglet technology," says Aviation Partners Boeing President and CEO John Reimers. "We now expect that over 90% of the 737-NG's will be flying with Blended Winglets, we're looking at 70+% of the 757-200 market and close to 80% of the 767-300ER market. The current 767-300ER fleet is about 575 units worldwide, therefore we anticipate upgrading about 460 aircraft between 2009 and 2012."

A high-utilization global aircraft, like the 767-300ER, is expected to achieve up to 6% savings in fuel consumption with Blended Winglets. In addition to the cost savings and associated environmental benefits, this technology will extend the life cycle of the 767-300ER, increase its residual value, and provide current 767-300ER operators wanting to transition to 787's with a 'bridge' to available delivery positions.

"Given the unprecedented success of our existing winglet programs, we expect that most 767-300ER operators will not wait until certification to place their orders and that we will sell out capacity very quickly," says Aviation Partners Boeing Chairman Joe Clark. "Operators that have experienced the dramatic benefits of our existing products will quickly realize that the benefits of 767-300ER winglets will be even more compelling. The 767-300ER project is the most significant development program we've ever undertaken and is our first wide-body platform."

APB has already certified its patented Blended Winglet technology for the Boeing Business Jet, 737-800, 737-700, 737-300, and 757-200. APB is also currently in the process of certifying Blended Winglets for the 737-900 and 737-500. Today, over 1,600 Boeing aircraft have been equipped with Blended Winglets. By 2010, APB expects that Blended Winglets will have saved the world's airlines over 2 billion gallons of fuel.