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Press releaseSingapore Airlines presents its new aircraft
Rome, Italy - The longest flight ever on board of a A-345 LeaderShip
According to a SIA press release "Singapore Airlines presented its latest ultra-long haul aircraft, Airbus 340-500 which will be part of the fleet and connect daily Singapore to Los Angeles in February... more
Press releaseStar Alliance welcomes newest member, it' s the LOT Polish Airlines
Warsaw, Poland - It is the 15th member of Star Alliance
"LOT Polish Airlines, officially joined Star Alliance last October 26. With the addition of LOT as its 15th member, Star Alliance further extends its worldwide network, particularly into Eastern Europe.... more
Press releaseEads: Sogerma Services delivers first refurbished C-130 Hercules to Venezuelan Air Force
Bordeaux, France - Five additional aircraft will undergo the same refurbishment, in Venezuela
"After 17 months of aircraft avionics refurbishment, finished one month ahead of schedule, the first Fuerza Aérea Venezolana (FAV) C-130 rolled out of EADS Sogerma Services installations, to fly to its... more
Press releaseAirbus: Emirates A-340/500s to introduce new era in long-haul travel
Tolouse, France - It powered by four Rolls-Royce Trent 500s
"Emirates is to become the first airline to operate the ultra-long range Airbus A-340/500, beginning a new era in air travel, following the delivery of the aircraft last Friday. With the longest range... more
Press releaseIata: airlines demand reality check at Toronto Airport
Montreal, Canada - Because it's now one of the top ten most expensive in the world
"The world's airlines escalated the urgent issue of rising charges at Toronto's Pearson airport, now one of the top ten most expensive in the world. 'We cannot sit back and wait for better times. In the... more
Press releaseSN Brussels Airlines flies to Kiev
Brussels, Belgium - It starts on Sunday, October 26
According to the Belgian carrier's press release "SN Brussels Airlines signed a code-share agreement with Ukraine International Airlines, thanks to which SN will be able to offer its own passengers 3 weekly... more
Press releaseKorean Air (2): it looks to the future with A-380
Toulouse, France - For the purchase of five aircraft, plus three options
"Korean Air has confirmed that the A-380 will play a significant role in its future growth plans by signing a firm contract for the purchase of five aircraft, plus three options. Korean Air will initially... more
Press releaseTwo daily flights between Boston and Long Beach, Los Angeles with JetBlue
New York, Usa -The initial fare is USD 99
The low-fare carrier JetBlue launches its fifth destination, Long Beach, from Logan International Airport in Boston, on January 2004. Starting with January 16, the carrier operates two daily flights between... more
Press releaseAirline stages support for Glasgow link to Big Apple
New York, Usa - Continental Airlines reinforced its commitment
Continental Airlines last night reinforced its commitment to transatlantic flights to and from Glasgow – from the unusual setting of the stage of the Tron Theatre. The move follows claims last month t... more
Press releaseContinental Airlines announces new non-stop service between Houston and Liberia, Costa Rica
Houston, Usa - From next January
"Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) yesterday announced that it will introduce nonstop service between Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport and Liberia, Costa Rica, on Jan. 31, 2004, subject to... more
Press releaseCounty studying employee-owned facility for mechanics at airport
Pittsburgh, Usa - This could involve the use of new maintenance hangars
Allegheny County and airport authority officials are exploring the idea of an employee-owned maintenance facility to handle work on passenger jets and component parts if US Airways abandons its Pittsburgh... more
Press releaseTurbomeca receives ISO 14001 certification
Bordes, France - Its sites at Bordes, Tarnos and Mézières-sur-Seine have received it
"Turbomeca is pleased to announce that its sites at Bordes (south-west France), Tarnos (south-west France) and Mézières-sur-Seine (near Paris) have received their certification for environmental standard I... more
Press releaseAirbus Military meets first contractual milestone
Toulouse, France - For the delivery the A-400 Quality Plan to Occar, its customer
"Airbus Military has met its first contractual milestone by delivering the A-400M Quality Plan to its customer, OCCAR, (Organisation Conjointe de Coopération en matière d’Armement). As the first of a n... more
Press releaseFinal agreement between Air France and KLM
France and Holland - Additional information about this transaction
According to the French carrier's press release "Air France and KLM announce today the sign of the definitive agreement. The terms are the same ones announced in September 30, 2003. This agreement will... more
Press releaseFirst Airbus A-320 family aircraft delivered to Aeroflot
Hamburg, Germany - As part of the airline's fleet restructuring
"Yesterday Airbus delivered the first A-319 to Aeroflot, the Russian flag carrier, at the Airbus delivery centre in Hamburg, Germany. The aircraft is the first of 18 A-320 Family aircraft to be integrated... more
Press releaseEmbraer 170 flight simulator qualified by FAA and JAA
São José dos Campos, Brazil - International entities vouch for immediate training of cockpit crews
"Embraer announced that the Embraer 170 flight simulator was granted by FAA, the United States Federal Aviation Administration (through its NSP, National Simulator Program) and JAA, the European Joint... more
Press releaseLiberty Aerospace moves a step closer to type certification
Florida, Usa - For its two seat aircraft, Liberty XL2
"Liberty Aerospace has passed another milestone on the path to Type Certification of its 2-seat aircraft, the Liberty XL2. FAA test pilots have now successfully completed both stall and spin characteristic... more
Press releaseAirbus: Air France becomes first to operate entire Airbus A-320 family
Toulouse, France - With the delivery of A-318
"Yesterday Air France took delivery of the first of 15 A-318s on order from Airbus at the European manufacturer’s delivery centre in Hamburg, becoming the first operator of the entire Airbus single-aisle a... more
Press releaseP&WC's PW545B engine selected to power the new Cessna Citation XLS Business Jet
Orlando, Usa - A growth derivative of the PW545A engine that has powered the Citation Excel since it first entered service in July 1998
"Pratt & Whitney Canada's (P&WC) PW545B engine has been selected by Cessna Aircraft Company to power its new Cessna Citation XLS, an enhanced version of the popular Cessna Citation Excel business jet. The... more
Press releaseIata: traffic recovery trend confirmed in August
Muscat, Oman - Bisignani said it at the AACO in Muscat
"'August figures confirm the positive recovery trend of June and July, with international passenger traffic increasing in all regions and freight traffic holding a steady course. This is encouraging news... more
Press releaseIcao: global air navigation system of the future to lead to greater safety and convenience
Montreal, Canada - For the Eleventh Air Navigation Conference
"The Eleventh Air Navigation Conference of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) endorsed an operational concept for air navigation services worldwide that will enhance aviation safety... more
Press releaseDamos Aviation Services and Aero Innovation in joint-venture partnership announce opening of first pilot selection center in Montreal
Montreal, Canada - A second pilot selection center is planned to open in Los Angeles, California in early 2004
"Damos Aviation Services and Aero Innovation announced the opening of their first pilot selection center at Montreal International Airport, Canada, with a second center set to open in early 2004. Each... more
Press releaseCatullo Verona and D’Annunzio Brescia Airports: positive results and ambitious projects in the pipeline for the Verona and Brescia airports
Verona, Italy - Commenting on the plans is Umberto Solimeno, Vice President of Sales & Marketing of the Verona Airports System
"'Much to everyone's surprise, the start of 2003 was not the black hole predicted for all Italian airports. Among those that improved their performance with respect to the same period last year were the... more
Press releaseContinental Airlines announces new nonstop flights between New York and Bridgetown, Barbados
Houston, Usa - From December 18th
"Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) announced it will begin nonstop service December 18th from its New York hub at Newark Liberty International to Bridgetown, Barbados, pending government approval. Four... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica and the Carlyle Group finalise agreement on Avio
Rome, Italy - Avio SpA designs, develops and manufactures aircraft engine components
"Avio Holding SpA (owned 70% by the Carlyle Group and 30% by Finmeccanica) and Fiat SpA have finalised the agreement for the acquisition of Avio SpA, under the terms and conditions decided on 1 July 2003... more
Press releaseContinental Airlines announces new daily non-stop service between Houston and Ciudad del Carmen, Mexico
Houston, Usa - From December 17
"Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) announced that it will introduce daily nonstop service between Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport and Ciudad del Carmen, Mexico, on Dec. 17, subject to government... more
Press releaseAirbus: easyJet receives first A-319
Toulouse, France - A 120 unit order
"Low-cost carrier easyJet received its first Airbus A-319. It is the first aircraft from a 120 unit order placed the carrier at the end of last year. easyJet will receive five A-319s this year, all of... more
Press releaseIata rolls out worldwide safety audit programme
Geneva, Switzerland - Qatar Airways is first participant
"The International Air Transport Association began rolling out a new safety program this week that puts in place the first global audit process for airlines. For the first time, the Iata Operational Safety... more
Press releaseAirbus: Royal Thai Air Force orders an Airbus Corporate Jetliner
Toulouse, France - For the transport of senior government officials
"The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has ordered an Airbus Corporate Jetliner (ACJ) for the transport of senior government officials, becoming a new customer for the type – as well as the first client for i... more
Press releaseChina Southern Airlines signs purchase agreement for 4 A-330/200 aircraft
Toulouse, France - Powered by Trent 700 engines of Rolls Royce
"China Southern Airlines signed with Airbus a purchase agreement today in Guangzhou for 4 A-330/200s, becoming the first customer of the aircraft in the Chinese mainland. Deliveries of the aircraft, powered... more
Press releaseSea: the new Air China flight inaugurated at Malpensa yesterday
Milan, Italy - The route is Shanghai/Milan-Malpensa
According to a press release of Sea, society of Milan airports "The first take off of Air China maiden flight connecting for the first time Milan and Shanghai took place yesterday. At the ceremony there... more
Press releaseAMS wins USD 10m contract for ATC systems in Philippines
Rome, Italy - For the Diosdado Macapagal international airport in Clark, 80 Km from the capital, Manila
"AMS, an equal shares joint venture between Finmeccanica of Italy and Bae Systems of the UK, has been awarded a contract for the supply and installation of Terminal Radar Approach Control Systems for... more
Press releaseContinental, Delta, Northwest announce new codesharing destinations
Houston, Usa - Customers have additional travel choices
"Air travelers will benefit from additional codeshare travel opportunities as Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) and Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) yesterday announced additional codeshare destinations. Beginning... more
Press releaseTurbomeca: engine Arrius 2B2 for EC-135 helicopter
Bordes, France - The Czech Police orders 8 of them
"Turbomeca announces that the Arrius engine was choosen by the Czech Ministry of the Interior, to power eight EC-135s light twin Eurocopter helicopters. These EC-135s will be used by the Czech Police... more
Press releaseContinental Airlines Cargo wins its third 'Quest for Quality' award
Houston, Usa - The carrier announced it yesterday
"Continental Airlines Cargo yesterday announced the receipt of its third 'Quest for Quality' award from Logistics Management, a leading logistics trade publication. Continental's cargo service outperformed... more
Press releaseAirbus at "Lima 2003" in Malaysia from September 30 to October 5
Toulouse, France - The European industry obtained 240 new aircraft orders during the first eight months of this year
"Having obtained almost 240 new aircraft orders during the first eight months of the year, Airbus comes to the 'Lima Air Show' (30th September – 5th October) in Langkawi, Malaysia, with a positive outlook d... more
Press releaseContinental Airlines announces election of Henry L. Meyer III to board of directors
Houston, Usa - It announces resignation of Director Donald L. Sturm
"Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) announced that Henry L. Meyer III, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of KeyCorp, has been elected to the airline's board of directors. Meyer has served... more
Press releaseContinental Airlines predicts hurricane Isabel will affect flights in Northeast US
Houston, Usa - The web site provides latest flight information and operations summary
"Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) announced yesterday that based on the latest forecast information, Hurricane Isabel is expected to affect flight operations in the Northeastern United States through Friday,... more
Press releaseCHC signs new deal with Ecuador and renews contract with Kuwait
St. John's, Canada - The worth is CDN$ 7.4 and CDN$ 8.1
"CHC Helicopter Corporation ("CHC") (TSX: FLY.A and FLY.B; NYSE: FLI) announced yesterday that its operating division CHC Helicopters International has received notification of a new three-year contract... more
Press releaseIcao: historic agreement on the Turkish-Greek air traffic services route network in the Aegean Sea area
Montreal, Canada - The new ATS route package is set for implementation on 25 December 2003
"Efforts initiated by the International Civil Aviation Organization (Icao), have resulted in a historic agreement between Greece and Turkey for the improvement of the air traffic services (ATS) route network... more
Press releaseAir New Zealand enters new era with first Airbus aircraft
Toulouse, France - 3,000 orders of this model, more than 2,000 delivered in service with 140 customers
"Air New Zealand has taken delivery of its first ever Airbus aircraft, a new A-320, beginning a new era. The aircraft, which is leased from ILFC, is the first of 15 A-320 family aircraft being acquired... more
Press releasePratt & Whitney Canada facility joins Elite Group of VPP star certified companies
Quebec, Canada - The certification was recognized during a ceremony
"The Aerospace Component Services (ACS) group of Pratt & Whitney Canada's (P&WC) Service Centre Network, announced today that it's Component Repair facility in Wichita Falls, TX was awarded the Star Certification... more
Press releaseContinental Airlines contributes an additional $103 million cash to pension plan
Houston, Usa - Year-to-date contribution totals $372 million
"Continental Airlines, Inc. (NYSE: CAL)announced that it has contributed an additional $103 million in cash to its defined benefit pension plan, bringing its year-to-date pension contribution to $372 million.... more
Press releaseContinental Airlines partners with AirPlus International to offer new corporate travel payment solutions
Houston, Usa - The carrier announced it yesterday
"Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) yesterday announced a partnership with AirPlus International to offer the Continental Airlines AirPlus Company Account, an air travel payment and billing system for corporate... more
Press releaseContinental Airlines announces daily non-stop service between New York and Edinburgh in 2004
New York, Usa - Flights to Scotland's capital will complement successful Glasgow service
"Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) yesterday announced it will launch daily non-stop flights between New York/Newark and Edinburgh effective June 10, 2004, subject to government approval. The new service... more
Press releaseIcao: Montreal Convention of 1999 on compensation for accident victims set to enter into force
Montreal, Canada - Last Friday Usa and Cameroon became contracting state of the Icao for the Montreal Convention
"The United States of America last Friday became the 30th Contracting State of the International Civil Aviation Organization (Icao) to ratify the Montreal Convention, which will replace the Warsaw Convention... more
Press releaseContinental Airlines launches non stop service linking New York with Huntsville e Tulsa
New York, Usa - From November 1
"Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) announced it will begin daily nonstop service Nov. 1 linking New York with Huntsville, Ala., and Tulsa, Okla. Continental's regional airline, Continental Express, will... more
Press releaseIcao: eleventh air navigation conference to plan next steps in implementation of global air navigation system for the 21st century
Montreal, Canada - From 22 September to 3 October 2003
"The next phase in the development and implementation of an interoperable, seamless and global air traffic management system for the 21st century will be the main focus of the Eleventh Air Navigation Conference... more
Press releaseFirst World Military Gliding Championship in Rieti (Lazio)
Rieti, Italy - From Friday 12 to Saturday 20 of September
"The first Gliding Military World Championship will take place at Rieti 'Giuseppe Ciuffelli' aerodrome and the opening ceremony will be held on Rieti airstrip flightline Friday 12, 08.30 pm. Free admittance... more
Press releaseAirbus A-340 in first flight of "Awiator" programme
Toulouse, France - Its value is EUR 80m
"The flight demonstrations as part of the AWIATOR (Aircraft Wing with Advanced Technology Operation) technology programme have begun, using an Airbus A-340/300 as the test bed aircraft. The 80 million... more