May 2010

Teamsters to Closely Monitor Continental-United Merger

May 5, 2010

The Teamsters Union announced today that it is assembling an experienced team of experts to ensure its members’ jobs and interests are protected should the proposed merger of United and Continental be approved by federal regulators and shareholders. “Our most important responsibility is to ensure that the proposed Continental-United merger doesn’t harm our members,” said [...]

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Dassault Falcon 900LX Flight Test Program Enters Into its Last Phase

May 5, 2010

Dassault’s Falcon 900LX has entered the last phases of the flight test and certification program while completions on the first two customer aircraft have begun. Final certification is anticipated during the third quarter of 2010 with deliveries starting thereafter. The flight test program, which began in October of 2009, has accumulated 180 flight hours over [...]

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United and Continental Announce Merger of Equals to Create World-Class Global Airline

May 5, 2010

Continental and United today announced a definitive merger agreement, creating the world’s leading airline with superior service to customers, expanded access to an unparalleled global network serving 370 destinations around the world, enhanced long-term career prospects for employees, and a platform for improved profitability and sustainable long-term value for shareholders. The all-stock merger of equals [...]

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