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Airbus : Germany will require 1,000 new aircraft over next 20 years
Sep 11, 2012
BERLIN, Germany - Airlines in Germany will require more than 1,000 new passenger aircraft (100 seats and above) and freighters (above 10 tons of payload) over the next 20 years, according to the latest Airbus Global Market Forecast (GMF).
These new passenger and freight aircraft will include 690 single-aisle (...)
Foreigners sue Nigerian Dana Air for negligence
Sep 11, 2012
LAGOS, Nigeria - Over 20 relatives of foreigners involved in the Dana Air ill-fated flight on June 3rd 2012 that killed all 153 passengers on board and 10 on the ground, have sued the airline in their different countries for negligence.
The Director-General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Dr. Harold Demuren, who (...)
Well over 5 million passengers arrive at Frankfurt Airport last month
Sep 11, 2012
FRANKFURT, Germany – Despite the eight-hour-long strike by Lufthansa cabin crew at the end of the month, when Frankfurt had about 28,000 fewer passengers, Fraport AG achieved a new August monthly record. FRA welcomed nearly 5.6 million passengers at its Frankfurt Airport (FRA) home base in August 2012, an (...)
Africa in need of hotel investments
By Apolinari Tairo, eTN Staff Writer, Tanzania | Sep 12, 2012
Competing to win a share in global tourist market, Africa is looking at best strategies to attract more investors in hotel industry during the forthcoming Africa Hotels Investment Forum (AHIF) which will be held in Nairobi, Kenya later this month.
Africa’s share of global tourism is relatively (...)
Displays at Frankfurt Airport now show walking times to gates
Sep 12, 2012
How far is it to my gate ? Many passengers nervously ask themselves this question when it’s getting close to their flight’s departure time. Frankfurt Airport has now reduced this stress factor by installing new display boards in both terminals that list not only the current flight data and departure gate, but also the (...)
Emirates launches daily nonstop Dubai-Washington service
Sep 12, 2012
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Emirates launched its daily non-stop service from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Dubai (DXB) today. It is the seventh gateway for Emirates in the United States, and the twelfth new route to join the airline’s international network in 2012.
"Emirates offers important new choice, (...)
Alaska Airlines launches mobile booking site
Sep 13, 2012
SEATTLE, Wash. - Travel on Alaska Airlines got easier for smart phone users today with the launch of mobile booking, which allows customers to buy tickets from any mobile device. The carrier also rolled out Flight Status On the Go, which allows customers to text 252752 (ALASKA) for current flight status information, including city (...)
African air traffic and fleet set to double in next 20 years
Sep 14, 2012
African air traffic will grow at well above the world average rate over the next 20 years according to Airbus’ latest Global Market Forecast. Average annual passenger growth rates to, from and within Africa are expected to reach 5.7% over the next 20 years, in comparison to a world average growth rate of 4.7 per year. (...)
Airlines phasing in iPads for pilots
Sep 14, 2012
iPads will soon be ubiquitous in American Airlines cockpits, but don’t expect pilots to be playing "Angry Birds" instead of paying attention to the flight path.
AA is striving to go all-digital by the end of 2012, replacing pilots’ bulky 35-pound bags full of navigational charts, log books and other flight reference materials with the (...)
By Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN Uganda | Sep 16, 2012
(eTN) - Whatever hopes and expectations there may have been as a result of Tanzania President Jakaya Kikwete’s visit earlier this week to Kenya, the Kenyan aviation and tourism sectors are far from satisfied.
While speaking at a dinner organized for him by the Kenya Association of Manufacturers and the laying of a foundation stone at (...)
Sep 16, 2012
NEW DELHI, India - Though the government may have allowed foreign carriers to invest in cash-strapped domestic airlines, it is unlikely to usher in benefits unless issues of high-taxes and infrastructure cost are addressed, says global airlines body IATA. Nonetheless, the decision is positive and opens up wider opportunities for overseas players in the segment for collaboration (...)
Uganda Ministry of Tourism to take fresh look at funding sources
Sep 16, 2012
UGANDA (eTN) - Details are beginning to emerge of how best to make operational certain provisions in the Tourism Act pertaining to the introduction of a levy, which could solve the perennial problems of marketing funding the sector has suffered over the past two decades.
While provided for in law, the (...)
Boeing Business Jets proves range capability with record-setting trans-Pacific flight
Sep 17, 2012
AUCKLAND, New Zealand - Boeing Business Jets set a new world record for "Speed Over a Recognized Course" when a BBJ flew non-stop from Los Angeles to Auckland, New Zealand for installation of its VIP interiors. The BBJ, a 737-700 modified for VIP use, made the 5,658 nautical mile (10,479 km) (...)
Qatar Airways introduces world renowned chefs
Sep 18, 2012
DOHA, Qatar - Qatar Airways yesterday officially introduced an incredible line-up of globally renowned chefs to their unrivalled 5-star service, with the award-winning Chef Ramzi Choueiri, Chef Vineet Bhatia, Chef Tom Aikens and Chef Nobu Matsuhisa inspiring an entirely new inflight dining experience.
Handpicked to set a new (...)
Sep 18, 2012
The seniority of delegates registered for World Routes, the 18th World Route Development Forum, is higher than at any previous events. This year has seen high-level registrations from all sectors of the industry, including airline and airport CEOs and ministers of tourism.
Participation from tourism authorities from around the world is stronger than ever at this year’s event, (...)
Sep 18, 2012
Africa’s airline industry will be put under the spotlight at World Travel Market 2012, the leading global event for the travel industry, as part of a wider series of discussions among aviation chiefs over the industry’s future.
The airline events program will start on Tuesday, November 6, with the “Airline – Out of Africa” session, which will look at how the continent’s airlines are (...)
Sep 18, 2012
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Boeing and American Airlines today showcased a Next-Generation 737-800 airplane known as ecoDemonstrator in Washington, D.C., to highlight testing of environmentally progressive technologies. The visit to the nation’s capital follows extensive flight testing in Glasgow, Montana, where it flew a series of missions designed to test and accelerate advanced (...)
Boeing, Avolon finalize order for 737 MAXs and Next-Generation 737s
Sep 20, 2012
SEATTLE, Wash. - Boeing and Avolon, the international airplane leasing company, finalized a firm order for 10 737 MAX 8s, 5 737 MAX 9s and 10 Next-Generation 737-800s. The order, first announced as a commitment at the Farnborough Airshow in July, has a current list-price value of $2.4 billion.
The order (...)
Sep 20, 2012
MONTREAL, Canada - Air Canada said today that it will hire more than 900 employees over the next 12 months to meet its planned workforce requirements. In addition, 200 new jobs will be created for flight attendants and pilots at the airline’s low cost carrier that will be launched in 2013.
"Air Canada is undertaking a selective hiring process over the next 12 months in order to (...)
Boeing advances in-flight connectivity options for passengers
Sep 20, 2012
SEATTLE, Wash. - Boeing continues to advance its suite of connectivity offerings on its family of commercial jetliners. Systems to be installed during production on the 747-8 and 777 by the end of 2013 have the capability to provide in-flight use for cell phones, wi-fi connectivity for passengers, internet access (...)
Airlines find more and more of their dishes ending up online
Sep 23, 2012
We’ve all seen it before - you’re in a restaurant and the person at the table next to you has their camera phone out and is happy-snapping their chosen dish before uploading it to one of the many social media sites out there.
Food lovers the world over are now taking their cuisine-capturing antics to the skies as (...)
Africa needs five-star hotel investments to raise its tourism profile
By Apolinari Tairo, eTN Tanzania | Sep 21, 2012
(eTN) - In a move to raise its tourism profile, Africa needs more five-star hotels that would attract high-class tourists and global competitiveness in the hospitality industry.
Five-star hotel investments would be an optional and prerequisite in raising Africa’s (...)
Boeing celebrates first anniversary of first 787 delivery
Sep 25, 2012
EVERETT, Wash. - Today marks the one year anniversary of the first delivery of the first Boeing 787 Dreamliner to Japan’s ANA (All Nippon Airways). Since then, Boeing has delivered 25 Dreamliners to six different customers.
"One year ago today we reached a significant milestone in Boeing and ANA’s partnership," said Ray (...)
DFW International Airport installs free electric vehicle charging ports
Sep 25, 2012
DFW AIRPORT, Texas - Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport today unveiled two new electric vehicle (EV) charging ports which are available for free to customers who park using the DFW Airport Valet service.
The addition of an electric vehicle charging station marks a new milestone in the Airport’s (...)
World’s largest event for airlines and airports set for Abu Dhabi
Sep 25, 2012
ABU DHABI, UAE - Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) today presented the key sponsors of the 18th World Route Development Forum to be held in Abu Dhabi from September 29 to October 2 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). Etihad Airways, Mubadala Aerospace, Department of Transport - Abu Dhabi, Abu (...)
Woman suing Southwest Airlines over hot tea
Sep 26, 2012
WASHINGTON, D.C. - A Tennessee woman sued Southwest Airlines and a flight attendant Tuesday for $800,000 for serving tea she says severely burned her.
On December 28, 2011, Angelica Keller was seated in the window seat of the front row on Flight 955 between Nashville and Houston with a stop in New Orleans.
She ordered hot tea, and (...)
Abu Dhabi aviation market set for strong growth in 2012
Sep 26, 2012
The Abu Dhabi aviation market is set for strong growth in 2012, according to the latest OAG data. Seat capacity is expected to increase to 9.9m (one-way) this year, up 12% from 8.9m in 2011.
The latest numbers highlight that the capital of the United Arab Emirates is still outgrowing not just the global aviation market, (...)
Engine crack found on second Boeing 787 Dreamliner
Sep 30, 2012
Just two months after an engine cracked and failed during test aboard a Boeing 787, federal plane inspectors have found a second engine problem on a different Dreamliner, the National Transportation Safety Board announced.
The NTSB identified the problem as a cracked fan midshaft on a Dreamliner General Electric GEnx-1B (...)
Airbus versus Boeing : it’s war !
By Nelson Alcantara, eTN Editor-in-Chief | Sep 28, 2012
Has the European Union Commission become Airbus’ greatest ally in taking on Boeing ? This appears to be the case in the next chapter of the eight-year-old conflict between the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the US-based commercial aircraft manufacturer. As Boeing has failed to address subsidies (...)
Boeing forecasts air cargo growth driven by globalization and trade
Oct 02, 2012
ATLANTA, Georgia - Boeing said today that the global air cargo market will expand at a 5.2 percent annual rate over the next 20 years. According to the Boeing World Air Cargo Forecast 2012/2013, growth will be driven by world gross domestic product (GDP) that will nearly double over the forecast period. Trade (...)
Turkish Airlines to fly to Kilimanjaro and Mombasa
By Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN Uganda | Oct 02, 2012
(eTN) - Turkish Airlines will be commencing a triangular flight from Istanbul to Kilimanjaro and Mombasa effective 04th December this year. The new destinations are due to be served 5 times a week and the aircraft used will be a B737-800, offering business and economy class.
Aimed (...)
Government guarantees $600M loan for troubled South African Airways
Oct 02, 2012
South Africa’s government said it that will guarantee $600 million in loans for struggling state carrier South African Airways over the next two years.
Reuters reports that the Department of Public Enterprises said in a statement on Tuesday the 5 billion rand ($600 million) guarantee would require the airline (...)
Qatar Airways not yet joining OneWorld Airline Alliance
Oct 02, 2012
The Chief Executive Officer of Qatar Airways is saying that his airline has not joined the One World Alliance. This was the last information received by eTN sources.
Christine Sarkis, senior Media Relations officer of Qatar Airways did not confirmed Qatar Airways is not announcing joining any alliance at this time. Qatar (...)
Boeing, GECAS finalize order for up to 100 737 MAXs and Next-Generation 737s
Oct 03, 2012
SEATTLE, Wash. - Boeing and GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS), the commercial aircraft leasing and financing arm of General Electric, finalized a firm order for 85 737s, which includes 75 737 MAX 8s and 10 Next-Generation 737-800s. The order, first announced as a commitment at the Farnborough (...)
Safety concerns put a hold on Qatar Airways Dreamliner B787 aircrafts
Oct 02, 2012
Qatar Airways placed one of the largest orders with the US based Boeing company. It included 60 Boeing (B787) Dream liner aircrafts. (30 confirmed orders, and 30 options to buy.)
T^he aircrafts are equipped with the General Electric Co’s new-generation GEnx engine.
Qatar Airways will not take delivery of (...)
British Airways launches new online deposit payments service
Oct 08, 2012
CRAWLEY, England - British Airways has launched a new online deposit payments service for customers booking their holiday package on ba.com. Customers who book "Flight+Hotel" or "Flight+Car" holidays are able to pay a deposit from as little as £150 per booking when they book and the remaining balance 10 weeks before (...)
Qatar Airways to join oneworld alliance
Oct 08, 2012
NEW YORK, NY - Qatar Airways is to join oneworld®, adding one of the world’s fastest growing and most highly rated airlines to the world’s leading quality airline alliance.
Its election as a oneworld member designate was announced today at a press conference in New York – home of oneworld’s central alliance management office – with senior (...)
Emirates, Qatar and Etihad are forces to be reckoned with
Oct 08, 2012
LONDON, England - Trust the carriers of the Persian Gulf to cause mischief again. Having already destroyed the economics of the cosy international airline world, previously dominated by the European airlines, now the gulf carriers seem set to mess up the airline alliances too.
All the major European airlines are now (...)
Kenya Airways flight schedule back to normal
Oct 07, 2012
Kenya Airways (KQ) flights schedule is now back to normal after pilots under their union, Kenya Airline Pilots Association (KALPA) reinstated its goodwill on Sunday.
This is after consultations and agreement with the Kenya Airways management on the dispute on interpretation of some operating procedures that led to the withdrawal of (...)
Turkish Airlines orders another 15 Airbus A330 aircraft
Oct 09, 2012
Turkish Airlines has placed an order for 15 A330-300s, their seventh order for the A330 family of aircraft and their twentieth Airbus order overall. The aircraft will be operated on medium and long haul routes from the Turkish Airlines hub in Istanbul.
Turkish Airlines placed their first order with Airbus in 1984, and now (...)
US Airways flight attendants to take strike vote
Oct 10, 2012
PHOENIX, Ariz. - Flight Attendant leaders for the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA), representing US Airways Flight Attendants, today announced a strike vote to back up their demands for a single contract in the US Airways/America West merger. The strike vote will open on October 31 and close November 20.
In a message (...)
British police arrests two terror suspects at Heathrow Airport
Oct 10, 2012
Two people have been detained at London’s Heathrow Airport in connection with alleged terrorist acts in Syria, according to British police.
AFP reports that a man and a woman, both aged 26, were arrested by officers from the counter-terrorism command at 8.30 pm (1930 GMT) on Tuesday after arriving on a flight from (...)
New airport hotels bringing technology, design, and style to international stopover
Oct 10, 2012
Airport hotels have always been necessary but unloved stopover spots for the depleted traveler, places to shower, rehydrate and let the body recuperate from the merciless rigors of flying.
Yet checking into the Hilton Frankfurt Airport, which opened in December turned out to be much more. It’s (...)
Jambo Jet gets license for 22 routes
By Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN Uganda | Oct 14, 2012
(eTN) - The formal notice filed in the Kenya Gazette on Friday made the decision of the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority public and affirmed what the aviation grapevine had been whispering about for days now, Jambo Jet is now a reality and has traffic rights for 22 routes across Kenya and Eastern Africa. (...)
Kenya Airways signs full codeshare with Korean Air
By Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN | Oct 14, 2012
KENYA (eTN) - An announcement over the weekend from Nairobi gave details on the codeshare agreement now signed by Kenya Airways, “The Pride of Africa,” and SkyTeam alliance partner, Korean Air. This will be a boost for tourism, opening the doors for more tourists from Korea to come and explore the (...)
Kingfisher management to meet with engineers and pilots
Oct 14, 2012
MUMBAI, India - Grounded and tethering on verge of bankruptcy Vijay Mallya promoted Kingfisher Airlines has called for a meeting with its engineers and pilots from across its operating bases for what is being seen as a make or break meeting for the struggling debt ridden carrier at its Mumbai headquarters on Monday.
In an (...)
American Airlines introduce entree reservations for premium class customers
Oct 15, 2012
FORT WORTH, Texas - American Airlines today announced its entree reservations program, becoming the first domestic airline to offer premium class customers the opportunity to review menu options and pre-select their desired meal prior to their flight’s departure.
"Our entree reservations program is (...)
Gulf Air East Africa flights - to be or not to be
By Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN Uganda | Oct 15, 2012
(eTN) - The long awaited approval by the Bahraini government of nearly half a billion US Dollars injection into Gulf Air might have stark consequences, when, according to a source from Manama, the matter comes to the kingdom’s parliament for discussion. Worst case scenario projections are (...)
American Airlines to hire more than 1,500 flight attendants
Oct 17, 2012
FORT WORTH, Texas - American Airlines today announced plans to bring more than 1,500 new flight attendants onboard over the next year. American will begin the process of recruitment and hiring in November, with the first new-hire class beginning training in January 2013. The overwhelming response by current flight (...)
The 20 dollar FastJet fare exposed as mirage
By Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN Uganda | Oct 17, 2012
“It is all about making noise, but when you dig deeper you find that it is all a bunch of hog wash, the 20 dollar fare is subject to so much in extras, and those extras demanded when you check in, that you are better off with [another airline] than this lot,” ranted a regular aviation source in (...)
Virgin America named Best US Airline
Oct 17, 2012
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - Virgin America, the California-based airline that is reinventing domestic travel, took top honors as "Best U.S. Airline" in the prestigious Conde Nast Traveler’s 2012 Readers’ Choice Awards. Launched in August 2007, Virgin America has captured the award for the fifth year in a row for its innovative service. The results (...)
Russia may simplify visa regulations for 2018 World Cup
Oct 21, 2012
MOSCOW, Russia - Russia law makers would considering more simplified visa regulations for foreigners related to the 2018 World Cup, a travel industry union said Sunday.
A bill has been presented to the State Duma, or lower house of the parliament for the visa-free discussion, Russian Union of the Travel Industry said. (...)
Kingfisher lenders : Recovery measures would be the last resort
Oct 21, 2012
Lenders to Kingfisher Airlines have said they will go in for recovery measures only as the last resort and expressed hope that its promoters will be able to find an investor and resume operations.
"At best, we will be able to recover just 10-15% of our overall exposure if we were to monetise the pledged (...)
Outrage over Air Tanzania lease agreement grows
By Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN Uganda | Oct 22, 2012
(eTN) - Information was unearthed last week about the cost of the lease of an aged B737-200 aircraft that Air Tanzania seems to have wet-leased from a South African firm, Star Air Cargo. The 32-year-old aircraft, which first went into service in 1980 at British Airtours in the UK before (...)
Worldwide Emergency Medical Assistance for Travelers at Affordable Pricing
By Sandy Dhuyvetter, executive producer and host of TravelTalkRADIO and BusinessTravelRADIO | Oct 22, 2012
Patrice Shilling, Chief Strategy Officer and Managing Partner for Private JetMD, joins Sandy Dhuyvetter on TravelTalkRADIO to talk about how Worldwide Emergency Medical Assistance and Evacuation Services is a (...)
French Prime Minister inaugurates A350 XWB Final Assembly Line
Oct 23, 2012
TOULOUSE, France - French Prime Minister, Jean-Marc Ayrault and Airbus President and Chief Executive Officer, Fabrice Brégier this morning officially inaugurated the 74,000 square-metre A350 XWB Final Assembly Line (FAL), in Toulouse, France. At full production, the FAL will employ some 1,500 people who will build up (...)
Boeing-COMAC technology center announces first biofuel research project
Oct 23, 2012
BEIJING, China - A newly formed technology center created by Boeing and Commercial Aircraft Corp. of China (COMAC) has announced that Hangzhou Energy Engineering & Technology, Co., Ltd., (HEET) will conduct the center’s first research project.
HEET, a company with experience developing alternative (...)
Boeing starts building 777s at increased rate
Oct 23, 2012
EVERETT, Wash. - Boeing today began building the first 777 at the highest rate ever for a Boeing twin-aisle airplane. The rate of 8.3 airplanes per month is a nearly 20 percent increase over the previous seven per month rate.
The first part, the lower lobe of the aft fuselage, of the first 777 to be built at the new rate was loaded (...)
Singapore Airlines to order more A380s and A350 XWBs
Oct 24, 2012
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announced that it will order 25 more widebody aircraft from Airbus, comprising five double deck A380s and 20 A350-900s. The aircraft will be operated on the carrier’s long range and regional services, offering maximum comfort and efficiency for high density and medium capacity routes.
The latest (...)
American Airlines strengthens its network with service to cities in Asia, Europe and Latin America
Oct 24, 2012
FORT WORTH, Texas - American Airlines announced today that it will launch service to markets in Asia, Europe and Latin America, delivering on the airline’s business plan and network strategy designed to offer customers more choices to new destinations. Next year, American will (...)
Air Seychelles to fly to Hong Kong in February 2013
Oct 30, 2012
Air Seychelles announced today that it would introduce services to Hong Kong in February 2013, subject to regulatory approvals, following the delivery of its second Airbus A330-200 aircraft in January 2013.
The airline will operate three return services per week from the Seychelles to Hong Kong via Abu Dhabi.
Cramer Ball, (...)
Asia Jet and Jet Edge International announce collaborative fleet expansion
Oct 30, 2012
HONG KONG - Asia Jet, the Hong Kong based Charter Management and aviation leader in Asia, has joined forces in a strategic relationship with Jet Edge International ; one of the fastest growing Charter Management Companies in the US. The deal makes Jet Edge the exclusive aircraft operator for all Asia Jet (...)
United Airlines joins American Red Cross, Americares and Feeding America in storm relief
Oct 30, 2012
CHICAGO, Ill. – United Airlines today announced that it will support the efforts of the American Red Cross, Americares and Feeding America to provide aid to those affected by super storm Sandy on the East Coast and Midwest. The United Airlines Foundation will donate up to a total of $50,000 (...)
Boeing, Aviation Capital Services announce commitment for 35 737 MAXs
Oct 30, 2012
MOSCOW, Russia - Boeing and Aviation Capital Services LLC, a subsidiary of the State Corporation Russian Technologies (Rostech) announced today a commitment by Rostech to purchase 35 737 MAX airplanes. It is the first commitment for the 737 MAX from Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). (...)
Dassault set to deliver 500th Falcon 900
Oct 31, 2012
ORLANDO, Florida - Dassault Falcon’s 500th Falcon 900, a Falcon 900LX, is in final assembly in Bordeaux-Merignac (France), marking yet another significant milestone for one of the world’s most popular families of business jets.
This Falcon 900LX, which will initially serve as a demonstration aircraft, is scheduled to be handed over in (...)
Sabre and American Airlines settle their dispute
Oct 31, 2012
FORT WORTH, Texas and SOUTHLAKE, Texas - Sabre and American Airlines announce they have settled their disputes and have renewed their current distribution agreement for multiple years. American has also agreed to negotiate with Sabre for additional technology services in the future.
As part of the settlement, American will (...)
Air New Zealand releases Hobbit themed safety video
Oct 31, 2012
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Hobbits, Dwarves and Wizards will take flight as Air New Zealand launches its latest onboard safety video, ’An Unexpected Briefing,’ today.
The safety video is inspired by the upcoming fantasy adventure The Hobbit : An Unexpected Journey, a production of New Line Cinema and Metro-Goldwyn-MayerPictures (...)
TAM Airlines introduces new First Class cabin on its new Boeing 777s
Oct 31, 2012
São Paulo, Brazil - TAM Airlines is to take delivery of four new Boeing 777s before the end of the year that are the first to feature a new interior design developed exclusively for the airline by the British company, Priestmangoode. Each plane has the capacity for up to 368 passengers. With the new planes, TAM (...)
Southwest Airlines announces service at San Juan’s Luis Munoz Marin International Airport
Nov 01, 2012
DALLAS, Texas - Southwest Airlines now offers for sale nonstop service from San Juan, Puerto Rico, to Orlando and Tampa Bay, for travel beginning on Sunday, April 14, 2013. Beginning in April, Southwest will operate three daily nonstop flights between Orlando and San Juan and one daily (...)
Central and South America show fastest growth in long-haul air travel
Nov 01, 2012
Central and South America will lead the world in November in the growth of long-haul air traffic and capacity, according to the latest statistics from OAG, the market leader in flight schedule data.
However, air traffic within the region will show an overall stagnation, with a decline in the stalling (...)
Boeing, ALAFCO firm up order for 20 Boeing 737 MAXs
Nov 04, 2012
KUWAIT - Boeing and Kuwait airplane leasing company ALAFCO finalized an order for 20 Boeing 737 MAX 8s valued at $2.0 billion at current list price. The order was first announced as a commitment at the Farnborough Airshow in July.
"This is the first order for the 737 MAX from the Middle East, which is one of the aviation (...)
Southwest Airlines launches service to Key West International Airport
Nov 04, 2012
DALLAS, Texas - Southwest Airlines is excited to announce that LUV has officially landed at Key West International Airport (EYW), extending the airline’s Florida presence to the southernmost point of the country in the Florida Keys. Key West, a popular tourist destination, becomes the eighth city the airline (...)
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines "ready to help" Air Zimbabwe
Nov 04, 2012
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, is ready to co-operate with Air Zimbabwe in a massive boost for the national flag carrier struggling to find friends in the skies.
Pieter Bootsma, KLM executive vice-president Marketing, revenue management and network, told stakeholders at a breakfast meeting last Tuesday that the airline (...)
UK tourism bosses calling for expansion of Heathrow Airport
Nov 04, 2012
LNDON, England - Over a third (34%) of tourism chiefs believe expanding Heathrow is the best way of solving the UK’s airport capacity problems, according to a poll.
Of the 1,300 bosses surveyed, 20% backed the Thames Estuary airport plan favoured by London Mayor Boris Johnson.
It was carried out by the organisers of (...)
Air Canada reports record October load factor
Nov 05, 2012
MONTREAL, Canada - For the month of October, Air Canada reported a record system load factor of 82.9%, versus 79.4% in October 2011, an increase of 3.5 percentage points. System traffic increased 4.9% on a system-wide capacity increase of 0.4%. Air Canada reports traffic results on a system-wide basis, including regional airlines (...)
Qatar Airways launches global sale
Nov 07, 2012
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today Qatar Airways launches a three-day global sale that offers customers around the world great savings to more than 100 destinations.
Qatar Airways 3 day sale, which starts today and ends at 2359 hrs on November 9 (local time) offers customers the opportunity to travel from the USA to a variety of destinations across the (...)
United, Delta and American Air update customers on flight operations in Northeast
Nov 07, 2012
FORT WORTH, Texas - Due to severe weather projected for the Northeast tomorrow, American Airlines and American Eagle are suspending operations at a several airports in the region beginning tomorrow afternoon. American encourages customers to continue to check AA.com/TravelAlerts for the latest (...)
Bangkok Airways and Japan Airlines start codeshare and mileage tie-up
Nov 07, 2012
TOKYO, Japan - Japan Airlines (JAL) and Bangkok Airways (PG) today announced the commencement of their codeshare agreement on select flights between three airports in Japan and Bangkok operated by JAL, as well as between Bangkok and four points within the region on PG, effective from November 15, 2012.
The (...)
Jumbo Jam adds to Mombasa’s traffic woes
BY DR. WOLFGANG H. THOME, ETN UGANDA | NOV 07, 2012
(eTN) - No sooner were memories fading over the strike a week ago, which brought the ferry services between Mombasa and the southern mainland to a standstill, did more bad news hit home. A mega jam, not ever seen before at such a massive scale, brought traffic to a halt for 16 hours at the critical (...)
Asiana Airlines enters into multi-year partnership with Orbitz Worldwide
Nov 08, 2012
CHICAGO, Ill. - Orbitz Worldwide Distribution, a leading provider of private label travel technology, has launched a new partnership with Asiana Airlines to power air, hotel, car and dynamic package search and booking capabilities on the company’s U.S. website, http://us.flyasiana.com. Serving over 14 (...)
Delta Airlines Dedicates Boeing 757 in Salute to Servicemen and Women
Nov 11, 2012
Delta Air Lines today unveiled a Boeing 757 as the "Spirit of Freedom" in honor of the men and women – including more than 10,000 Delta employees – who have served and continue to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Hundreds of employees along with elected officials and representatives from military organizations (...)
Kenya Airways signs codeshare with Vietnam Airlines
By Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN Uganda | Nov 09, 2012
(eTN) - Kenya’s national airline has just announced their 17th codeshare agreement, linking Vietnam with Kenya via the airline’s direct flights to Bangkok, from where passengers can now enjoy seamless connections and through ticketing to fly to one of Asia’s most vibrant economies.
The (...)
Kenya Airport Authority in desperate rush for short term capacity solutions
Nov 11, 2012
A regular aviation source from Nairobi has confirmed that the Kenya Airport Authority, under immense pressure to complete ongoing construction and expansion work and then start with Project Greenfield – long delayed by political interference in the planning and procurement process as well as in the (...)
Boeing celebrates delivery of first 787 Dreamliner to Qatar Airways
Nov 12, 2012
SEATTLE, Wash. - Boeing and Qatar Airways today celebrated the delivery of the airline’s first Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The airplane, the first of 30 787s ordered by the Doha-based airline, is also the first to be delivered to an airline in the Middle East.
"We are delighted to receive our first Dreamliner, an (...)
Mexican carrier Interjet places order for 40 A320 jets
Nov 12, 2012
Mexican carrier Interjet announced on Monday that it ordered 40 A320 Airbus planes in its latest move to boost operations in a market led by carrier Aeromexico.
"Last Friday, we inked a contract to purchase 40 Airbus A320s, its new model," Interjet Chairman Miguel Aleman Velasco said during a business summit in the central (...)
Boeing increases 787 production rate
Nov 12, 2012
EVERETT, Wash. - Boeing employees last week rolled out the first 787 Dreamliner built at the new rate of five-airplanes-per-month. The airplane is the 83rd 787 to be built.
"This accomplishment, doubling our production rate in one year, is the result of the combined efforts of thousands of men and women across Boeing and at our partners," (...)
US Airways flight attendant celebrates 55 years with airline
Nov 13, 2012
TEMPE, Ariz. - US Airways flight attendant Bette Nash celebrates 55 years of dedicated service with the airline this month. Ms. Nash has the distinction of being the most tenured flight attendant at US Airways with a hire date of Nov. 4, 1957.
Nash, who is based in US Airways’ Washington, D.C. focus city, began her (...)
Air China to use Boeing 777-300ER on its Beijing-Frankfurt route
Nov 13, 2012
BEIJING, China - Starting November 22, Air China will use long-range widebody B777-300ER on its Beijing-Frankfurt service.
Quite committed to the route Beijing-Frankfurt, Air China now offers two daily rotations between the two cities. In July of 2011, Air China used its first delivered B777-300ER on its CA931/2 (...)
Czech Airlines wins Best Airline for 11th time
Nov 18, 2012
Czech Airlines has once again been honored as the Best Airline in the TTG Travel Awards competition. The airline has won this award eleven times in the fourteen-year history of the competition. The title is awarded annually on the basis of a survey of tourism experts and the general public.
In the Best Airline category, the (...)
Kingfisher starts paying May salary to lower level staff
Nov 18, 2012
MUMBAI, India - The grounded Kingfisher Airlines on Friday started paying salary for the month of May to its lower level staff and some cabin crew while there was no word about salary dues of pilots and engineers.
"Only cabin crew and low rung staff have received their May salary," pilots and engineers said, adding "we (...)
Talk of airport near Serengeti raising conservation questions again
Nov 18, 2012
(eTN) - With the contentious and potentially lethal Serengeti Highway not yet fully out of the picture, and the route of a proposed railway line to and from Tanga to Musoma on Lake Victoria kept a tightly-guarded secret, rousing more suspicion about another battle between conservationists and politicians (...)
Battle for supremacy in Tanzania’s airline industry set to intensify
Nov 20, 2012
The battle for supremacy in the country’s civil aviation industry is set to intensify, following the entry of low cost carriers in the market.
The battle is expected to be mainly between FastJet and the Precision Air.
The state-owned Air Tanzania Corporation (ATCL) is crippled as it operates with a single (...)
US Airways awarded new London Heathrow route
Nov 20, 2012
TEMPE, Ariz. - US Airways today announced it has been awarded operating slots to inaugurate daily, non-stop service between its Charlotte, N.C. hub and London’s preferred business airport, Heathrow, beginning in March 2013. US Airways will operate the service between Charlotte and London Heathrow with Airbus A330 aircraft that (...)
Best Western launches an interactive resource for travel agents
Nov 20, 2012
PHOENIX, Ariz. - Best Western International announced today the launch of Travel Agent Advantage(SM), the hotel chain’s new online education and resource center for travel agents.
Best Western’s new Travel Agent Advantage website offers a one-stop-shop for travel agents to learn more about the hotel chain and its (...)
Kenya Airways appoints Chris Diaz as new Director of Marketing
By Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN Uganda | Nov 20, 2012
(eTN) - Kenya Airways (KQ) has just announced the appointment of Mr. Chris Diaz as their new Director of Marketing, effective immediately.
Chris joins Kenya Airways from BIDCO Group where he served as the Group Marketing Director, overseeing functions in Communications, (...)
More airlines providing Wi-Fi on their flights
Nov 21, 2012
As the globe has become increasingly outfitted with wi-fi hotspots and cell phone towers, the skies have long been the last refuge from constant connectivity. That’s changing, however, as more airlines are realizing wi-fi’s earning potential.
By its own estimate, one of the fastest-growing companies in America is Gogo, which was the (...)
Air Namibia cancels dozens of flights
Nov 21, 2012
The national airline has cancelled 33 more flights from today until next Monday as negotiations over salary increments continue to stall.
Theo Namases, the managing director of Air Namibia, yesterday confirmed that they were still negotiating with the the Namibian Airline Pilots Association (Napa). Both parties are optimistic that an (...)
Kenya’s ATC inflicts more pain on airlines
BY DR. WOLFGANG H. THOME, ETN UGANDA | NOV 21, 2012
(eTN) - Kenya’s air traffic controllers (ATC) have once again decided to move from regular work to slow go, inflicting some serious pain on travelers and the airlines flying within Kenya but also the international carriers coming to Nairobi.
As reported recently, such measures keep piling up delays (...)
Bangkok Airways introduces Premier Class
Nov 21, 2012
BANGKOK, Thailand - Bangkok Airways introduces “Premier Class” service for Bangkok - Kuala Lumpur (via Samui) on PG951 and PG952 starting 28th October 2012 and Bangkok - Phnom Penh route on PG931, PG932, PG933, PG934, PG935 and PG936 from 1st December 2012 onwards.
Premier class seats offer single aisle configuration with 2 seats on each (...)
Nov 25, 2012
DOHA, Qatar – With the United Nations Climate Change Conference starting in Doha tomorrow, Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) is ready to greet more than 10,000 visitors each day.
The various teams at QNCC have finalised preparations for the arrival of delegates and visitors from around the globe, who are attending COP18/CMP8. Food has been prepared, IT systems have been (...)
WestJet introduces self-serve bag tagging to the US
Nov 25, 2012
CALGARY, Canada - WestJet today introduced self-serve baggage tagging for its guests flying to the United States from Vancouver, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Toronto and Montreal. Having launched the same service November 7, 2012, in Calgary, WestJet is the first Canadian airline to introduce self-serve baggage tagging on non-stop (...)
Qantas accuses Dixon of sabotage, ditches Tourism Australia
Nov 27, 2012
Qantas has accused the head of Tourism Australia of trying to "unravel" the airline’s future plans, ending its 40-year partnership with the peak tourist body and suspending a $44 million three-year international marketing deal.
The airline claims the body’s chairman, ex-Qantas chief executive Geoff Dixon, was part of a (...)
BY DR. WOLFGANG H. THOME, ETN UGANDA | NOV 28, 2012
(eTN) - One of the world’s leading guide publications, Globe Spot, has named Rwanda as their top 6th global destination, the highest scoring African country in their top 10, with Mozambique in second place and Malawi in 9th position. This recognition will likely increase the spotlight on Rwanda and one of East Africa’s foremost adventure (...)
Nov 28, 2012
SINGAPORE – Taiwan-listed airline TransAsia Airways, officially received delivery of its first A330-300 aircraft in Airbus’s Headquarter in Toulouse, France, on 26th November. The new jet has landed today in Taipei.
The delivery marks the beginning of TransAsia Airways’ fleet enhancement plan ; from 2013 to 2022, the airline will receive a further 31 new aircraft, which includes (...)
Airbus offers enhanced A330 with increased take-off weight capability
Nov 29, 2012
Airbus has improved the A330-300 and A330-200 even further by providing operators both with a 242 metric tonne maximum take-off weight (MTOW) capability and, for the larger A330-300, an increased fuel capacity option. These enhancements build on the capability announced earlier this year for an increased 240 (...)
Online bookings now begin as Centara’s new Ras Fushi Maldives Resort schedules opening
Nov 29, 2012
Accommodation at the new Centara Ras Fushi Resort & Spa Maldives is available for booking online from now onwards for stays beginning from February 15, 2013, when the resort will open.
Introductory rates begin at US$288 per night for an Oceanfront Beach Villa at the Half Board Plus (...)
Nov 29, 2012
Dubai’s Emirates has suspended its flights to and from Damascus until further notice, the airline said in a statement on its website on Thursday.
The carrier said its two daily flights to Syria were suspended with immediate effect. No reason was given for the suspension but the airline said the safety of passengers and crew was its priority.
Source : (...)
EgyptAir passenger bitten by a snake on plane
Dec 03, 2012
An EgyptAir pilot made an emergency landing at Hurghada airport on Monday after a snake bit a Jordanian passenger. The snake was apparently concealed in his luggage.
Crew were shocked by the passenger’s screams, being unaware of the snake’s presence on the plane.
The accident was reported to the pilot, who requested permission for (...)
Delta mulling purchase of stake in Virgin Atlantic from Singapore Airlines
Dec 03, 2012
NEW YORK, NY — Delta Air Lines Inc. is mulling the purchase of a 49 percent stake in British airline Virgin Atlantic Airways from Singapore Airlines Ltd., according to media reports.
The remaining 51 percent of Virgin Atlantic is owned by billionaire Richard Branson, who founded the airline in 1984. (...)
Qatar Airways endorses the larger A350 XWB models
Dec 03, 2012
The State of Qatar’s national airline, Qatar Airways and Airbus have signed an amendment to convert its existing firm order for twenty (20) A350-800’s, forty (40) A350-900’s and twenty (20) A350-1000’s to forty three (43) A350-900’s and thirty seven (37) A350-1000’s. Qatar Airways’ total order for A350 XWB aircraft remains at eighty (...)
Boeing forecasts sufficient financing for rising global aircraft deliveries
Dec 04, 2012
LONDON, England - Boeing projects the world’s airlines should see reasonable liquidity and pricing for new-aircraft delivery financing in 2013 even as jet builders ramp up production to meet demand, the manufacturer announced here today in issuing its fifth annual finance market forecast.
"We expect (...)
Airbus Corporate Foundation and Aviation Sans Frontières send medical equipment to Thailand
Dec 04, 2012
The Airbus Corporate Foundation and Aviation Sans Frontières have transported medical equipment and supplies to Thailand from Toulouse, France, aboard the delivery flight of Thai Airways International (THAI)’s most recently delivered A380. The aircraft, which landed on Friday 30th November (...)
Czech Airlines resumes long-haul flights with new service to Seoul
Dec 04, 2012
After a three-year hiatus, Czech Airlines is again including its own long-haul flights in its flight schedule. A wide-body Airbus A330 will join the airline’s fleet, enabling Czech Airlines to launch new scheduled service to Seoul, South Korea, and to initiate more intensive code-share cooperation with Korean Air (...)
Iraqi Airways takes delivery of its first Airbus A330
Dec 04, 2012
On behalf of Iraqi Ministry of Transportation, Iraqi Airways, the national carrier of Iraq, has taken delivery of its first A330-200 becoming a new operator for the type. This will be the first Airbus widebody aircraft to be operated by Iraqi Airways. The carrier already operates two A321 aircraft.
Accommodating a two-class (...)
Airport Cities World Conference comes to Africa for the first time
Dec 06, 2012
LONDON, England - The Airport Cities World Conference and Exhibition (ACE) 2013 is to take place on African soil for the first time in its 11-year history.
London-based event organiser UBM Live has announced that the milestone event will take place in the City of Ekurhuleni, South Africa, from April 24-26, (...)
Delta continues domestic fleet restructuring
Dec 06, 2012
ATLANTA, Georgia - Delta Air Lines has finalized an agreement with Bombardier Aerospace that will allow the airline to continue restructuring its domestic fleet by replacing less efficient single-class 50-seat aircraft with new two-class 76-seat aircraft. As part of the agreement, Delta will acquire 40 new CRJ900 two-class regional (...)
Boeing, Icelandair announce commitment for 12 737 MAXs
Dec 06, 2012
REYKJAVIK, Iceland - Boeing and Icelandair announced a commitment today for 12 737 MAXs, valued at more than $1.2 billion at list prices. The commitment by the Icelandic carrier includes 737 MAX 8s and 9s. Boeing looks forward to working with Icelandair to finalize the details, at which time the order will be posted as a (...)
IATA : Airlines to welcome 3.6 billion passengers in 2016
Dec 06, 2012
GENEVA, Switzerland - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released an industry traffic forecast showing that airlines expect to welcome some 3.6 billion passengers in 2016. That’s about 800 million more than the 2.8 billion passengers carried by airlines in 2011.
These figures are revealed in the IATA (...)
Virgin America launches codeshare with Singapore Airlines
Dec 13, 2012
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - Virgin America, the award-winning U.S. airline, announces today that Singapore Airlines (SQ) will codeshare on select Virgin America flights. This new agreement, only the second international codeshare agreement for California-based Virgin America, offers seamless booking using the Singapore (...)
Bahrain International Airport to expand capacity in 2013
Dec 13, 2012
MANAMA, Bahrain - The Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) announced plans to further expand Bahrain International Airport (BIA) in the coming year. The project will include expansions to the main passenger terminal building and the construction of a major service center.
Opened in 1994, Bahrain International Airport currently (...)
JetBlue to launch daily flights from Boston to Philadelphia
Dec 13, 2012
PHILADELPHIA, Penn. - JetBlue Airways today announces the launch of nonstop service between Boston’s Logan International Airport (BOS) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). Five daily flights will begin on May 23, 2013 with low fares and an ideal schedule for the business traveler.
"Five JetBlue flights every (...)
Strong air travel demand this winter period
Dec 14, 2012
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Airlines for America (A4A), the industry trade organization for the leading U.S. airlines, is predicting solid winter holiday travel demand, driven by a recovering economy and air travel that continues to be a bargain, as nearly 42 million passengers will fly between Monday, Dec. 17, 2012, and Wednesday, Jan. 6, (...)
Airlines industry - latest industry outlook and financial forecast
Dec 14, 2012
GENEVA, Switzerland - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced an upward revision to its industry financial outlook. For 2012 airlines are expected to return a profit of $6.7 billion (up from the $4.1 billion forecast in October). This is expected to improve slightly to $8.4 billion in 2013 (...)
Air Astana celebrates delivery of first two owned Airbus aircraft
Dec 14, 2012
Air Astana is marking Kazakhstan’s Independence Day , with the official presentation of its first two owned A321 aircraft at a celebratory event in Almaty today. The aircraft are the first of six A320 family aircraft ordered during the visit to France by Kazakhstan’s President, Nursultan Nazarbayev in 2008 and (...)
JAL lowers international fare fuel surcharge
Dec 14, 2012
Japan Airlines (JAL) has requested for approval from the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) to revise down the fuel surcharges applied on all international passenger tickets issued between February 1 and March 31, 2013 as detailed below.
JAL sets fuel surcharge levels bimonthly based on the (...)
WestJet Airlines launches service to Trinidad
Dec 17, 2012
WestJet Airlines based in Canada, began its new daily service between Toronto and Port of Spain on Friday 16th November, 2012. The service will arrive at the Piarco International Airport at 6am and depart at 7am and provide travellers with additional seats at competitive fares.
The airline, which boasts one of the youngest fleets (...)
Delta inaugurates direct service from JFK to Princess Juliana International Airport
Dec 17, 2012
SIMPSON BAY, St. Maarten – Delta Air Lines inaugurated a new weekly Saturday year-round direct service to Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) on Saturday, December 15, 2012 as part of its announced expansion into the Caribbean. This is in addition to its direct flights from Atlanta. (...)
AirAsia becomes first operator of Airbus’ Sharklet equipped A320
Dec 21, 2012
Airbus has delivered the first A320 equipped with Sharklets today to AirAsia, which becomes the first operator of the new fuel-saving large wing tip devices. Sharklets are an option on new-build A320 Family aircraft, and are standard on all members of the A320neo Family.
Sharklets are made from light-weight (...)
WestJet sets new single-day traffic record
Dec 21, 2012
CALGARY, Canada - WestJet today announced it will fly 57,464 guests today, setting a new single-day record for guests traveling with the airline.
"Whether our guests are traveling home to see friends and family or taking advantage of a great vacation package to the sun, we’re pleased to welcome them on board today," said Bob Cummings, (...)
Boeing, China Airlines announce order for six 777s
Dec 21, 2012
TAIPEI, Taiwan - Boeing and China Airlines today announced an order for six 777-300ERs (Extended Range) airplanes. The order is valued at approximately $2 billion at list prices. The new airplanes will become the first 777s to join China Airlines’ fleet.
"The introduction of the 777-300ER into our fleet is another important (...)
Beijing starts 72-hour visa-free stay policy
Dec 26, 2012
BEIJING, China - Beijing recently announced a 72-hour visa-free stay for citizens from 45 countries who have outbound air tickets and visas to a third country, starting January 1, 2013. This policy will promote Beijing’s regional economy, tourism and civil aviation industry. In response to the new policy, Air China is offering more (...)
Alaska Airlines made emergency landing in Juneau
Dec 26, 2012
"We don’t look only at what went wrong, but we also look at what went right, and the crew did what they were supposed to do, followed the procedures." Alaska Airlines spokesperson McElroy said Monday afternoon after an Alaska Airlines flight made an emergency landing in Juneau. One of its two engines went out.
The incident (...)
Emergency landing by Kenya Airways Cairo bound flight
BY WOLFGANG H. THOME, ETN | JAN 01, 2013
nformation is starting to come to light about an emergency return of a Kenya Airways B737-700 aircraft, which was enroute to Egypt’s capital Cairo after a scheduled stop enroute in Khartoum.
Flight KQ 320 left Nairobi at 17.20 hrs and after about 3 hours landed in Khartoum, disembarking Sudan (...)
American Airlines assists customers affected by snow in the Northeast
Dec 30, 2012
FORT WORTH, Texas - American Airlines is offering customers flexibility to change their travel plans due to continued snowy conditions in the Northeast.
Customers ticketed on American Airlines, American Eagle or AmericanConnection flights on Dec. 29 to, from, or through the cities listed below may change (...)
Spirit Airlines A320 hits US Airways plane
Jan 01, 2013
2012 ended for 162 passengers on a Spirit Airlines plane with an unexpected bump.
Their Airbus A320 had just arrived from Atlanta at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in Florida Monday night when a wingtip hit the tail of another plane.
"After landing and while taxiing to the gate, our aircraft made contact with another (...)
Jan 04, 2013
A joint press release issued today by US Airways and American Airlines may indicate a merger between the two carriers is now imminent.
This will open up a question for consumer if the new airlines will be part of the Star Alliance together with United Airlines or OneWorld.
American Airlines and US Airways, with participation of committee counsel for the Unsecured Creditors (...)
By Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN Uganda | Jan 03, 2013
(eTN) - Information from Nairobi has confirmed that the African Airline Association (AFRAA) is in the process of renewing a joint fuel purchase deal for 2013, renewing a previous deal put into place in 2011/12. A tender has reportedly been issued for up to 1 billion liters of Jet A1 fuel to be supplied for the duration of the 1-year (...)
Jan 04, 2013
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - Airport police arrested an American Eagle pilot Friday after he failed a blood-alcohol breath test as he prepared to fly from Minneapolis-St. Paul to New York City, authorities said.
The pilot was conducting preflight checks about 6:30 a.m. when airport police officers acting on a tip boarded the aircraft, Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (...)
US Airways reports record December load factor
Jan 06, 2013
TEMPE, Ariz. - US Airways Group, Inc. announced December, fourth quarter and full-year 2012 traffic results. Mainline revenue passenger miles (RPMs) for the month were 5.0 billion, up 1.3 percent versus December 2011. Mainline capacity was 6.0 billion available seat miles (ASMs), down 0.2 percent versus December 2011. Mainline (...)
By Aaron Cooper | Jan 08, 2013
A Japan Airlines 787 Dreamlinder, which had just arrived at Logan Airport in Boston from Tokyo at 10:00 am on Monday morning and deplaned all passengers and crew, was being prepared for a noon departure at a gate when a maintenance worker noticed smoke and called emergency crews.
"Upon arrival, we observed a heavy smoke condition in the entire cabin," said Bob (...)
Jan 08, 2013
FORT WORTH, Texas - American Airlines has signed an agreement with Doha, Qatar-based Qatar Airways, one of the world’s fastest-growing airlines and a Skytrax 5-Star rated carrier, to codeshare on each other’s flights providing new growth opportunities for American in the Middle East and for Qatar in the United States. Following government approvals the new codeshare agreement will (...)
Jan 08, 2013
DFW AIRPORT, Texas - Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport has launched its official mobile app for smartphones, giving customers the latest information and updates about flights, parking, shops, restaurants and airport services at their fingertips. The DFW Airport mobile app, which was developed with a considerable amount of feedback from DFW customers, is now available (...)
Jan 09, 2013
Last year was a record year for Routes with more delegates than ever before attending its World and Regional Route Development Forums, despite the challenging macro-economic climate and considerable headwinds for the aviation industry.
A record number of over 5,500 delegates attended the seven events that Routes organized around the globe in 2012. These forums, which focus (...)
By Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN Uganda | Jan 09, 2013
(eTN) - Kenya Airways has confirmed that effective immediately 3 out of 10 flights current between Nairobi and Mumbai will be operated on B737-700 aircraft, leaving the remaining frequencies to be flown on a B767-300ER.
This reflects current demand and allows for the larger B767 to be redeployed on routes where greater capacity is (...)
By Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN Uganda | Jan 09, 2013
(eTN) - During a just-concluded visit to the Singida region in Central Tanzania, resident Kikwete has promised the local business community improvements to the local airfield, like a longer runway and a small passenger terminal, to accommodate larger turboprop aircraft like the ATR 72 commonly used by, for instance, Precision Air. (...)
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