Avmax has sold a De Havilland Canada Dash 8-200 to Tanzania-based airline Auric Air. MSN 468 is the second Dash 8 that Auric has purchased from Avmax, the Canadian regional aircraft lessor notes. "The transaction process was smooth and straightforward," states Auric's managing director Nurmohamed Hussein. He adds: "Having this second Dash 8-200 will help us to fulfil our growing passenger demand in Tanzania." Data indicates that the African carrier's fleet includes one Dash 8-100 and 16 Cessna 208B Grand Caravans. Avmax describes Auric as "the premier safari airline in Tanzania".

Asiana Airlines has appointed head of cargo division Won Yoo-seok as acting chief executive. The appointment comes after the resignation of former chief executive Jeong Seong-kwon due to personal reasons, the South Korean carrier says. Yoo-seok Won joined Asiana Airlines in 1990 and is an expert in human resources and cargo, the airline notes.

American Airlines and the Professional Airline Flight Control Association (PAFCA) have ratified a three-year contract extension covering more than 500 dispatchers and operations specialists. The agreement spans immediate pay increases, 401(k) retirement-plan enhancements, the opportunity for improved profit-sharing, and a ratification bonus, says the carrier. "This contract extension is well deserved and provides industry-leading pay and benefits for a team that's the best in the business," states Jessica Tyler, vice-president of American's integrated operations centre.