Air France and OnAir announced the launch of a trial of inflight voice calls. Air France’s is the first inflight mobile phone service to offer the full range of mobile communications services, including voice, SMS and email.

US Airways has spruced up its Envoy (transatlantic business class) service by revamping menus and completing the installation of near-lie-flat seats on its Boeing 767s. US Airways also said it will offer “more personalized service,” but did not elaborate. New menus include a choice of three entrees and one optional express meal, available at the customer’s leisure. US Airways said dishes feature fresh, higher-quality ingredients with an emphasis on healthier choices.

Guyana’s Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Manniram Prashad, announced that three major air carriers Delta Airlines from the United States of America, Zoom Airlines from the United Kingdom and Skyservice Airlines from Canada will be entering the Guyanese market this year.

Amadeus announced that Iberia has chosen Amadeus as their selected partner for the worldwide distribution of destination content on Iberia.com.

American Airlines apologized for its flight cancellations that may have impacted 200,000 passengers over the past three days. American said it canceled more than 900 flights on Thursday as it works to complete the inspections of its MD-80 fleet. On Wednesday, American said it canceled 1,094 flights in addition to the 460 canceled on Tuesday.

Brazil’s Embraer said its board had approved plans to invest $750 million to develop two new business jets, its latest foray into one of the fastest growing niches of the aviation market.