Category - Aviation

US Department of Justice asks for temporary halt on Hawaii travel ban lawsuit

7 years ago

The United States Department of Justice filed a motion today which asks US District Judge Derrick Watson to pause proceedings of Hawaii’s lawsuit until the government’s appeal has been resolved. The Department of Justice is appealing the ruling made by Hawaii federal Judge Watson which puts an indefinite hold on President’s Trump’s executive order to suspend new visas from Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen and stops the US refugee program. The motion states that the outcome of the...

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Airline Quality Rating announcement to reveal best US carriers

7 years ago

When it comes to four key performance factors tied to customer satisfaction, American-based airlines appear to be heading in the right direction, according to preliminary results of the Airline Quality Rating (AQR), the longest running, most comprehensive study of the performance quality of the 12 largest airlines in the United States. Full results of the 27th annual AQR, which is conducted by researchers Dr. Dean Headley at the W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University and...

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TAP Portugal now features Michelin stars onboard

7 years ago

TAP Portugal is collaborating with five Chefs with Michelin stars who, along with TAP’s cuisine consultant Chef Vítor Sobral, will introduce the “Taste the Stars” program to further enhance its customers’ travel experience. The addition of the country’s most renowned Chefs takes TAP’s mission to share Portuguese flavors to new heights. Starting in September, inflight meals will include a creation from one of the five Michelin star chefs who have accepted the challenge to promote the best of...

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Etihad Airways: Ban? What ban? US bookings remain “healthy”

7 years ago

One airline from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Etihad Airways, says bookings to the US are ‘strong’ despite the ban on the use of electronic equipment in passenger cabins imposed by the White House on planes flying from the Middle East. “Bookings to US destinations remain healthy, and customer feedback to the initiatives taken by Etihad Airways to provide for their business and entertainment needs has been very positive,” said an Etihad spokesman, as quoted by Reuters. Last month...

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Kazakhstan becomes Budapest Airport’s 45th country market

7 years ago

Just days into S17, Budapest Airport has announced further expansion of its destination map, filling the white spot that was Kazakhstan. Confirming a twice-weekly service to Astana, Wizz Air will be linking the two capital cities from 8 June, utilizing the carrier’s fleet of 180-seat A320s on the 3,742 kilometer sector. As Kazakhstan becomes Budapest’s 45th country market, the Central Asian operation means Wizz Air will now offer flights to 29 countries from its home-base. As the world’s...

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Airberlin appoints Chief Transformation Officer

7 years ago

Neil Mills, currently Chief Strategy & Planning Officer at airberlin, will take up the new post of Chief Transformation Officer with immediate effect and lead a newly created division which will work across the whole airline to strengthen the overall performance of the company. airberlin’s CEO Thomas Winkelmann said: “This new role is another step forward in the transformation of airberlin. We have, so far, made good progress implementing the strategy of new airberlin which...

UAE airports forecast 6.3% passenger growth in 2017 despite headwinds

7 years ago

Despite sluggish global economic growth, low oil prices, ‘Trumponomics’ and Brexit, the UAE will lead Middle East passenger growth in 2017 with an annual increase of more than 6.3%, according to estimates from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). However, aviation-related discussions during Arabian Travel Market this year will no doubt be dominated by the recent US-led ban on electronic devices and the repercussions for regional airlines. Aviation features heavily in the seminar...

GATE: Conference and Pavilion within the Dubai Airshow Returns for 2017

7 years ago

The Gulf Aviation Training Event (GATE) will return for its fourth instalment during the Dubai Airshow 2017 in November this year at DWC, Dubai Airshow Site. The one day programme, taking place on Monday, 13 November, will focus this year on maintenance and crew training, in addition to pilot training. The conference programme will include high-level presentations and discussions on topics such as how the Middle East is keeping ahead of the curve with airline training developments; what is else...

Etihad Airways check on biofuel progress at Masdar

7 years ago

Peter Baumgartner, Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Airways, and Mohammad Al Bulooki, Executive Vice President Commercial, joined Scott Fancher, Boeing Senior Vice President, at the integrated seawater and agriculture system facility within Masdar City to check on the project’s progress this week. The facility is a world first, demonstrating the use of seawater and natural fertiliser from aquaculture to grow plant biomass which can be converted into aviation fuel. It is the flagship project of...

Malpensa: Busiest airport in Italy

7 years ago

Sea Spa presented 2016 balance sheet data to the board of directors for their approval for the shareholders’ meeting on May 3. According to Sole 24 Ore, the company that manages the Milan airports of Linate and Malpensa, there is a consolidated net profit of the group at a record high of 93.6 million euro, up 11.7% on 2015. EBITDA (Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization) grew by 5.1% to 234.4 million, another new record high, while the net profit of the parent...

Laptop ban: Why?

7 years ago

The ban on carry-on electronics aboard US and UK bound flights from airports in North Africa and the Middle East was the result of information seized during a US raid on Al Qaeda in Yemen in January. Why the ban? Simply because laptops and similar devices have already been used by terrorists to carry explosives that have been detonated to bring down planes… recent intelligence suggests more are on the way. The terrorists are known to be “highly motivated” to bring down a US-bound plane in...

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Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner completes first flight

7 years ago

The Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner took to the skies for the first time at Boeing South Carolina. The airplane, which is the newest and longest model of the 787 family, completed a successful flight totaling four hours and 58 minutes. “The 787-10’s first flight moves us one step closer to giving our customers the most efficient airplane in its class,” said Boeing Commercial Airplanes President & CEO Kevin McAllister. “The airplane will give carriers added flexibility in...

Brexit: Caution from Ryanair – Flight schedules for 2019 at risk

7 years ago

The Civil Aviation must be a priority in the negotiations between the UK Government and the European Union for Brexit in order to not endanger the many links with the European mainland. This appeal comes from Ryanair, the first big carrier that will have to deal with the decision of the UK to exit from the EU, officially commencing March 29 by Prime Minister Theresa May. “It requires to be established a coherent plan of ‘exit,’ otherwise the UK is likely to have no flights from/to Europe...

Less aircraft noise due to steeper approaches at Frankfurt Airport

7 years ago

Raising the angle of approach during the final approach is an effective, active measure to counteract noise and is capable of achieving noise reduction in the most intensive noise range when landing. This has already been demonstrated by the 3.2° approach using ILS on the northwest runway. Yesterday afternoon at Frankfurt Airport, the first satellite-supported precision landings with an increased angle of approach of 3.2° began with an Airbus 319 and a Lufthansa Boeing 747-8 on the airport’s...

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Virgin Atlantic, VisitBritain & Marketing Manchester promote new US routes

7 years ago

Virgin Atlantic, VisitBritain and Marketing Manchester have joined forces in a two-year partnership to promote the airline’s new direct routes from San Francisco and Boston, into Manchester, England, offering the only direct service between the world-class cities. The seasonal routes, which took flight March 28 and 29, respectively, will operate three times per week from San Francisco and twice weekly from Boston. As of May 2017, additional flights will take-off from New York JFK to...

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Budapest Airport doubles flights with Air Canada rouge

7 years ago

Budapest Airport has announced further development in its expanding summer schedule with another welcome frequency increase on Air Canada rouge’s link to Toronto Pearson. Announcing just last November that the Canadian leisure carrier would be expanding its existing three times weekly operation from 19 May, three weeks earlier than 2016, the airline has confirmed the frequency will now be doubled during the peak season, commencing a six times weekly service from 21 June. Experiencing a highly...

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Milano Bergamo Airport makes further bonds with Ukraine

7 years ago

Just weeks ahead of Ukraine International Airlines’ inaugural flight to Chernivtsi, Milan Bergamo Airport announces its new airline partner’s second service to the Ukraine, linking the Italian airport to its main hub at Kiev Boryspil. Initially launching a twice-weekly service from 16 May, utilising its fleet of two-class configured 737-800s, the Ukrainian flag carrier will add a third flight from 4 June, before increasing to a daily service from 15 July. Further diversifying Milan Bergamo’s...

Heathrow shareholders signal confidence in Britain

7 years ago

In a major signal of confidence in the UK economy, Heathrow’s shareholders today progressed plans to invest an additional £650 million into Britain’s global gateway over the course of 2019. The plans send a strong signal that Britain continues to be open for business in the eyes of international investors. With the UK set to leave the European Union in 2019, the planned investment will further boost passenger experience at the UK’s hub airport and improve Heathrow’s operational resilience...

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Hamburg: World’s leading trade fair for trends in aircraft

7 years ago

There’s a hotel-like on-board experience for business class passengers, high-speed internet in the sky even for economy passengers and heated stone flooring for a private jet. Whatever price category you travel in, the leading trade show, Aircraft Interiors Expo, taking place for the 16th time at Hamburg’s Messehallen trade fair from 4 to 6 April, 2017, will reveal the trends that you will soon be experiencing on board. Aircraft manufacturers, suppliers, airline managers and travel journalists...

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Korean Air and Delta Air Lines to deepen partnership

7 years ago

Korean Air and Delta Air Lines, founding members of SkyTeam have reached an agreement to deepen their historic partnership with an expanded cooperation in the trans-Pacific network that will increase travel choices and boost competition between the Asia and US. The airlines signed a memorandum of understanding to implement a joint venture, which will offer customers access to the most comprehensive route network in the trans-Pacific market, industry-leading airline products, world-class airport...

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FAA and Brazil strengthen aviation partnership

7 years ago

Speaking today before aviation leaders at the International Air Transport Association Wings of Change Conference at the first International Brazil Air Show (IBAS) in Rio de Janeiro, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Acting Deputy Administrator Victoria Wassmer said that the United States is proud to participate in a partnership with Brazil which enhances bilateral cooperation on airport expansion, airspace management, aviation safety, and security. Acting Deputy Administrator Wassmer is...

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Fraport and Lima Airport provide relief to Peru’s flood victims

7 years ago

Unrelenting rains and increasingly dramatic flooding have ravaged many areas of Peru for weeks, making thousands of people homeless and in need of the essentials of life. Because of the pressing emergency, flood victims are in urgent need of clean drinking water, especially in remote areas of the country. Thus, Fraport AG and its Lima Airport Partners S.R.L. (LAP) subsidiary have jointly responded to this humanitarian crisis by acquiring portable water-filtering containers known as PAUL...

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Montreal hosts aerospace industry’s most important international business convention

7 years ago

The fifth edition of the international convention AEROMART Montreal will be held from April 4 to April 6, 2017, at the Palais des congrès de Montréal. Close to 800 companies and organizations from the aerospace and defense industries have confirmed their presence, including major Quebec-based players such as Bombardier Aéronautique, Pratt & Whitney, Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. and CAE. Top international companies, such as Airbus Group, The Boeing Company and Safran, have also confirmed...

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“Made in Germany” campaign thrills Frankfurt Airport passengers

7 years ago

The “Made in Germany” label is one of the world’s most popular and best-known. This is because German products have long been associated with exceptional quality, innovativeness, and first-class design. German brands are also coveted by travelers from Russia, China and other countries, who make a beeline to the shops a Frankfurt Airport. Foreign guests are particularly interested in cameras, accessories, household items and writing instruments from German manufacturers. Starting next Monday and...

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Electronics ban? What ban? Qatar Airways offers free laptops on US-bound flights

7 years ago

Qatar Airways has announced a unique solution to the recently imposed Electronics Ban by offering passengers a laptop loan service that takes their award-winning five-star reputation to new heights. Showing true commitment to travelers affected by the ban the Doha-based airline has taken the notable step to purchase laptops available for loan on all of their US flights; meaning uninterrupted productivity and service throughout their journey. Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency...

Emirates collided with Scoot Airline at Singapore Changi Airport

7 years ago

EK405, an Emirates passenger aircraft, suffered minor damage after coming into contact with a Scoot Airline plane at Singapore Changi Airport. Media reports from the country showed images of what appeared to be exterior damage to the Emirates plane near one of the airline’s emblems. No injuries were reported from the mishap, and passengers left the aircraft and were rebooked on other flights to reach their destinations, said Emirates in a statement. Engineering inspections determined...

Kharkiv, Ukraine has now joined to the expanding network of Turkish Airlines

7 years ago

Turkish Airlines added Kharkiv as its 297th destination in 120 countries with the inaugural flight operated within today. By launching flights to Kharkiv, the global carrier demonstrates its permanent effort once again to further improve its expansion strategy without any cease. Beginning from March 30, Kharkiv flights will be operated 4 times weekly on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. This figure will increase to 7 times per week as of May 30, 2017. Round-trips are available from...

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Embraer flies E195-E2 ahead of schedule

7 years ago

Ten months after the first flight of the E190-E2, today Embraer performed the inaugural flight of another member of the E2 family, ahead of schedule. This Wednesday, the E195-E2, the largest aircraft of the family–and the most efficient aircraft in the single aisle jet market—took off for the first time. The flight, originally scheduled for the second half of the year, happened just three weeks after the roll out. “With a unique level of efficiency, the E195-E2 offers our airline partners...

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Europe’s finest horses travel in comfort on board Qatar Airways Boeing 777

7 years ago

Fifty of the finest European equine guests were treated with exceptional care and attention as they were transported to Eppley Airfield in Omaha, Nebraska, where the world’s best riders and horses will compete at the Longines FEI World Cup Jumping and FEI World Cup Dressage Finals from 29 March to 2 April. Qatar Airways Cargo provided the utmost care and ensured the safety and comfort of the horses throughout their journey from Amsterdam to Omaha. The 50 horses on board the cargo carrier’s...

Turkish Airlines increases Moscow-Antalya route

7 years ago

Turkish Airlines has increased its Moscow-Antalya flights from 2 to 7 frequencies per week beginning March 26. Antalya is a tourism destination characterized by a Mediterranean climate with hot dry summers and fairly warm and rainy winters. This is one of the reasons why increasing numbers of Russian tourists are turning to Antalya not only as a summer destination but also as a winter vacation resort. Flight details: Flight No. TK 211 Daily Departure: Antalya at 22:20 Arrival: Moscow at 01:45...