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Porter Airlines to announce expansion plans today

Porter Airlines (Toronto-Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport) is expected to make a major announcement today on expansion. There is some speculation in the media the announcement will include an order for up to 30 Bombardier CSeries jetliners. The Wall Street Journal reported Porter Airlines has signed a letter of intent (LOI) for 12 CSeries 100 planes, seating 100 to 125 passengers, with options to buy another 18. If the carrier plans to operate jets from the downtown airport it is likely to cause an uphill battle over noise and a longer runway. The downtown airport has a long history of being opposed by some neighborhood groups. This CSeries jetliner would need a longer runway at Bishop. Porter may decide to use the new aircraft on other routes.

Read the full report from The Toronto Star: CLICK HERE

Image: Porter Airlines.

According to the airline, “Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, is located on an island in Toronto Harbour, just offshore of the city’s downtown business and tourism districts. The airport is connected to the mainland by modern ferries carrying passengers across a modest 121 metre (400 ft) gap, often noted as the world’s shortest scheduled ferry run. As Porter’s main operating base, Toronto City Airport provides unrivalled urban accessibility; whether you’re on a quick same-day business trip or escaping for a weekend.

Billy Bishop Toronto City Centre Airport, formerly known as Toronto City Centre Airport or the Toronto Island Airport, is operated by the Toronto Port Authority. The airport opened to flights in 1939.”

Top Copyright Photo: Gilbert Hechema. Porter currently operates the quiet DHC-8-402 (Q400) turboprop. DHC-8-402 (Q400) C-GLQR (msn 4278) arrives at Montreal (Trudeau) on a flight from Toronto.

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Corsair International introduces its new color scheme on this Airbus A330

Corsair International (formerly Corsairfly) (Paris-Orly) as planned, has introduced its new color scheme on this Airbus A330-200.

Copyright Photo: Gilbert Hechema. Airbus A330-243 F-HBIL (msn 320) completes its final approach into Montreal (Trudeau) in the new livery.

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WestJet and China Eastern Airlines launch a code-share partnership

WestJet Airlines (Calgary) has announced it has entered into a code-share agreement with China Eastern Airlines (Shanghai). Tickets are on sale for flights starting on July 1, 2012.

This code-share agreement allows China Eastern Airlines to market and distribute WestJet-operated flights by placing its “MU” flight indicator on WestJet-operated flights within North America.

In addition to China Eastern Airlines, WestJet has code-share agreements with American Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Delta Air Lines, Japan Airlines, KLM and Korean Air.

Top Copyright Photo: Gilbert Hechema.

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Bottom Copyright Photo: Michael B. Ing.

British Airways to launch London Heathrow-Tokyo Haneda flights on February 19

British Airways Boeing 777-236 ER G-YMMI (msn 30310) YUL (Gilbert Hechema), originally uploaded by Airliners Gallery.

British Airways (London) will launch nonstop London (Heathrow)-Tokyo (Haneda) service on February 19, 2011. The new route will be operated five times a week and will be flown with Boeing 777-200 ERs.

Copyright Photo: Gilbert Hechema. Boeing 777-236 ER G-YMMI (msn 30310) is pictured on final approach at Montreal (Trudeau).

Porter Airlines to grow Toronto City-Newark route to 11 roundtrips

Porter Airlines Bombardier DHC-8-402 (Q400) C-GLQM (msn 4252) YUL (Gilbert Hechema), originally uploaded by Airliners Gallery.

Porter Airlines (Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport) is finalizing approval for four additional slots at Newark Liberty International Airport. As a result, Porter Airlines will operate 11 daily roundtrip flights to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, beginning September 20. The airline currently operates nine daily roundtrips.

In other news, Porter Airlines is returning to Mont Tremblant, QC, for its fourth winter season, with increased service from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport. Up to 12 flights per week will be operated, an increase from eight flights per week last season.

The Mont Tremblant winter schedule debuts on December 21, running until April 3. Flight time is just over an hour between downtown Toronto and Mont Tremblant.

Porter Airlines orders four more Q400s

Porter Airlines Bombardier DHC-8-402 (Q400) C-GLQB (msn 4130) YUL (Gilbert Hechema), originally uploaded by Airliners Gallery.

Porter Airlines (Toronto-Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport) has confirmed a new order for four 70-seat Bombardier DHC-8-402 (Q400) turboprops, plus six options.

Porter currently operates a fleet of 20 Q400 aircraft and the new order potentially raises this number to 30.

The new aircraft are scheduled for delivery beginning in the second quarter of 2011, through the third quarter of 2012, including option aircraft.

Porter also confirmed it has raised an additional C$15 million in equity from existing shareholders. The proceeds will be used primarily for working capital and new aircraft purchases.

Jazz Air reports 2Q net income of C$15.6 million

Air Canada Jazz (Jazz Air) Bombardier CRJ705 (CL-600-2C10) C-FUJZ (msn 15048) (Star Alliance) YUL (Gilbert Hechema), originally uploaded by Airliners Gallery.

Jazz Air (Air Canada Jazz( (Halifax) reported second quarter net income of C$15.6 million.

Copyright Photo: Gilbert Hechema. Painted in the Star Alliance motif, Jazz Air’s Bombardier CRJ705 (CL-600-2C10) C-FUJZ (msn 15048) climbs rapidly at Montreal (Trudeau).

Air Canada Jazz to fly to New Orleans

Air Canada Jazz Bombardier CRJ705 (CL-600-2C10) C-FKJZ (msn 15044) YUL, originally uploaded by Airliners Gallery.

Air Canada (Montreal) announced Air Canada Jazz (Jazz Air) (Halifax) will begin daily, nonstop service between Toronto and New Orleans starting on October 30, 2010. The new route will be operated with a 75-seat, Jazz CRJ705 aircraft.

Beginning October 30, 2010, Air Canada will begin the only nonstop, daily service between Toronto and New Orleans. Flight AC 7971 will depart Toronto Lester B. Pearson International Airport at 9:50 a.m. (0950) and arrive at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport at 12 noon (1200). Flight AC 7972 will depart New Orleans at 12:35 p.m. (1235) and arrive in Toronto at 4:20 p.m. (1620).

Copyright Photo: Gilbert Hechema. Bombardier CRJ705 (CL-600-2C10) C-FKJZ (msn 15044) prepares to land at Montreal (Trudeau).

Jazz Air’s pilots ratify the new contract

Air Canada Jazz Bombardier CRJ705 (CL-600-2C10) C-FCJZ (msn 15040) YUL (Gilbert Hechema), originally uploaded by Airliners Gallery.

Jazz Air’s (Air Canada Jazz) (Halifax) pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), have ratified a new contract which was reached on June 25, 2010. The contract covers a 6-year period expiring on June 30, 2015.

Copyright Photo: Gilbert Hechema. Bombardier CRJ705 (CL-600-2C10) C-FCJZ (msn 15040) gracefully climbs away from Montreal (Trudeau).

WestJet is coming to New Orleans, Grand Cayman and Santa Clara, Cuba

WestJet Airlines Boeing 737-7CT WL C-GWBJ (msn 32754) YUL, originally uploaded by Airliners Gallery.

WestJet Airlines (Calgary today (July 7) unveiled its winter schedule for 2010-2011, featuring three new destinations, 10 new routes and expanded service on more than 30 others.

Beginning in November, WestJet will launch seasonal, nonstop service to New Orleans, Santa Clara (Cuba) and Grand Cayman Island, all from Toronto’s Pearson International Airport.

WestJet will also launch new seasonal, nonstop service between the following cities:

From Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Regina, Montreal to:

Montego Bay, Jamaica.

Montreal and Calgary to Varadero, Cuba.

Toronto and Palm Springs.