A word of caution to Japan Airlines (JAL): don’t bite off more than you can chew.

Elbit Systems has signed an agreement to acquire all the shares of Soltam Systems, Saymar, and ITL Optronics that are currently held by Mikal and its subsidiaries.

Comair is to phase-out over half of its fleet, the company’s president John Bendoraitis has announced.

Boeing chairman and CEO, Jim McNerney, has given his support to proposals by the US government to double the countries exports within the next five years.

AirTran Airways has secured a seven-year lease agreement with Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

Air Mauritius has contracted MAS Aerospace Engineering (MAE), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Malaysia Airlines, to maintain eight of its aircraft.

Honeywell is to provide wheels and carbon brakes material for Singapore Airlines’ A380 aircraft, with the companies reaching a ten-year deal.

AD Aerospace has achieved FAA FAR 145 Repair Station approval.

William Collins is to serve American Airlines as the company’s VP of base maintenance, starting October 1.