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Porter Airlines’ Deluce sues Air Canada

Porter Airlines’ (Toronto-City Centre) Robert Deluce has personally filed a statement of claim against Air Canada for breach of contract. The claim seeks up to C$5 million in damages related to a travel pass agreement.

According to the press release, in 1986, the Deluce family sold Air Ontario and Austin Airways to Air Canada. Under terms of the sale, Air Canada agreed to provide Mr. Deluce and his spouse with a free travel pass for life.

Air Canada performed its obligations under this contract for approximately 23 years. In the fall of 2009, it unilaterally, and without warning, stopped honoring the arrangements.

The claim will be considered by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice.

Porter defers issuance of its new IPO

Porter Aviation Holdings Inc., the parent of Porter Airlines (Toronto-City Centre) announced yesterday (June 2) that it has decided not to proceed with the previously announced proposed offering of its common equity stock

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due to unfavorable market conditions caused by volatility in the equity markets.

Porter Airlines takes delivery of its 20th Bombardier DHC-8-402 (Q400)

Porter Airlines (Toronto-City Centre) on April 22 marked the acceptance of its 20th Bombardier Aerospace DHC-8-402 (Q400). This delivery is also the 300th for the Q400 program. Both milestones were celebrated at Bombardier’s Toronto assembly facility with Porter representatives, Bombardier employees and other guests.

Acceptance of this delivery represents the completion of Porter’s original order from 2006, valued at more than $500 million USD.

Porter operates a fleet of 70-seat Q400 aircraft. Features include high cruise speed, revolutionary cabin noise-reduction technology and environmentally-friendly engines. The modern Q Series are the quietest turboprops flying today, due to the revolutionary Noise and Vibration Suppression (NVS) System.

The 20th aircraft is scheduled to enter regular passenger service May 1.

Copyright Photo: Jan Petzold. Bombardier DHC-8-402 (Q400) C-GLQH (msn 4225) arrives at Myrtle Beach, SC, the company’s southern-most destination.

Porter Airlines expands in Atlantic Canada with Moncton

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Porter Airlines (Toronto-City Centre) is introducing service to Moncton, N.B., starting June 25. The destination will feature non-stop flights from Greater Moncton International Airport to Ottawa, as well as service to Porter’s downtown base at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport. Flights between Moncton and Toronto include a brief stop in Ottawa.

Porter Airlines’ pilot passes out briefly

Porter Airlines’ (Toronto-City Centre) captain passed out briefly on a flight. The airliner returned to the airport and the first officer landed the airplane.

News link:

news.ca.msn.com/top-stories/cbc-article.aspx?cp-documentid=22606594

Porter Airlines to start Myrtle Beach service on February 28

Porter Airlines (Toronto-City Centre) will add Myrtle Beach, SC and Toronto (City Centre)-MYR twice-weekly service on February 28, 2010.

News link:

www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/November2009/12/c8307.html

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Jazz Air drops Porter lawsuit, plans return

Jazz Air (Air Canada Jazz) (Halifax) has dropped its lawsuit against Porter Airlines but it is continuing to pursue its legal action in the federal courts against the Toronto Port Authority for equal access to Toronto City Centre Airport where Porter holds an exclusive access agreement. Jazz is planning to return to the airport in 2010.

News link:

www.reuters.com/article/marketsNews/idCAN2043847020091020?rpc=44

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Porter Airlines adds more Newark/Boston flights

Porter Airlines (Toronto-City Centre) is increasing the number of frequencies at both Newark and Boston effective November 15.

Press release:

finance.yahoo.com/news/Porter-Airlines-gaining-prnews-3252686743.html?x=0&.v=3

Porter Airlines adds Boston

Porter Airlines (Toronto-City Centre) yesterday (September 14) added Boston with three daily roundtrips from City Centre with Bombardier DHC-8-400s. This is the third U.S. destination for the carrier.

Press release:

finance.yahoo.com/news/Porter-Airlines-cheers-prnews-3326132094.html?x=0&.v=9

Community pressure against Porter is renewed

Porter Airlines (Toronto-City Centre Airport) is facing renewed opposition to its operations at the downtown City Centre Airport. Opponents brought up the September 18, 2008 incident where a Porter DHC-8-400 landed at the airport after the ATC control tower closed and it was directed to divert to Pearson.

News link:

www.thestar.com/article/690866