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Press releaseIata: international air traffic drops 18,5% in April
Rome, Italy - 150 milion of passengers have travelled, not a single Sars case in flight
"Preliminary Iata traffic figures for April 2003 show an 18.5% drop in global passenger traffic over April 2002, with Sars-hit Asia Pacific carriers experiencing a 44.8% drop. 'The unprecedented combination... more
Press releaseA-318 is certificated from Jaa as newest and smallest Airbus aircraft
Hamburg, Germany - During a ceremony
"Airbus’ A-318, the newest and smallest addition to the world’s most modern airliner family, was certificated today by the European Joint Aviation Authorities (Jaa), at a ceremony held in Hamburg, Ger... more
Press releaseGamco and Eads Casa sign a contract for Uae Air Force and Air Defence CN-235 support
Madrid, Spain - With this contract both companies reinforce their co-operation
"Gamco of Abu Dhabi in Uae and Eads Casa have recently signed a contract to provide support to the fleet of CN-235 military transport aircraft operated by the Uae Air Force and Air Defence. With this... more
Press releaseSchröder inaugurated Airbus' hall in Hamburg
Hamburg, Germany - For A-380 Major Component Assembly (Mca)
"The new A-380 Major Component Assembly (MCA) hall was officially opened today in the presence of the German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder at the Airbus site in Hamburg. The ceremony, hosted by Airbus President... more
Press releaseFrasca "TrueFliteTM" has made its debut at North Weald
Urbana, Usa - From May 16 to 18, 2003
"Frasca International’s new reconfigurable flight simulator, named the Frasca TruFliteTM has made its debut at North Weald, May 16-18, 2003. The reconfigurable device is loaded with features to enable f... more
Press releaseFinnair makes further cutbacks on Beijing route
Helsinki, Finland - Due to the drop in demand
"Finnair is making further adjustments on the Helsinki-Beijing route due to the drop in demand. As of this week, one weekly return flight to Beijing will be operated instead of the current three flights.... more
Press releaseContinental Airlines launches summer fare sale for Us and Canada
Houston, Usa - Tickets will be purchased by May 23, 2003
"Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) yesterday launched a summer fare sale for travel throughout the continental United States and Canada when purchased at continental.com. The sale fares require a 14-day... more
Press releaseIata supports BAA in their drive for runway development
Geneva, Switzerland - In south-east England
"Iata welcomes the recent statement from BAA in support of new runways in South East England as a realistic response to the UK Government consultation. 'This is infrastructure that is absolutely necessary... more
Press releaseSas: Snowflake destined for Beirut, Belgrade and Istanbul
Stockholm Sweden - 200,000 bookings, capacity of 72%, 40,000 visits per week on its web site
"To date, more than 200,000 aircraft seats have been booked on Snowflake and interest among travelers is considerable. Capacity usage on board in April was more than 72 percent and www.flysnowflake.com... more
Press releaseSas Group restructures aircraft maintenance
Stockholm, Sweden - The decision during its meeting yesterday
"The Board of Directors of the Sas Group decided during its meeting yesterday to locate the main base for the technical maintenance operations for aircraft, Sas Technical Services, to Stockholm-Arlanda... more
Press releaseFinnair loses one quarter of its passengers in April
Helsinki, Finland - Business travel to Asia down dramatically due to Sars
"Finland national carrier Finnair is suffering from the Sars epidemic, the war in Iraq, and the global economic downturn. Traffic to Asia, which long kept the airline afloat, has quickly become one of... more
Press releaseThe Sas Group traffic figures in April 2003
Stockholm, Sweden - A decrease on passengers transported and on total traffic
"The SAS Group transported a total of 2,6 million passengers in April 2003 vs 2,9 million in 2002, a decrease of 11,8%. Total traffic (RPK) decreased by 5,6%. Overall group passenger load factor decreased... more
Press releaseContinental Airlines eService centers introduce "Continental Currency" for in-flight purchases
Houston, Usa - It can be purchased before departure using a credit card
"The first airline to introduce eTicket self check-in, Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) now introduces another self-service first. Customers now have the option to purchase 'Continental Currency', redeemable... more
Press releaseNew Scandinavian Airlines organization agreed
Stockholm, Sweden - It was established last Friday
"The new Scandinavian Airlines organization was established last May 2, 2003. The new organization is a feature of the improvement program (Plan C), which was presented in conjunction with the Group's... more
Press releaseIata: World airlines Ceos support pre-check-in screening of passengers
Geneva, Switzerland - Almost null the risk of an infection on board
"World airline CEOs, members of a special committee of IATA’s Board of Governors, met in London to discuss SARS impact and evaluate the measures being taken. They endorsed the idea of a standardized p... more
Press releaseContinental Airlines reports operational performance for April 2003
Houston, Usa - Total load factor of 72,4%
"Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) reported an April 2003 systemwide mainline jet load factor of 72.4 percent, 1.1 points below last year's April load factor. Continental reported a record April domestic... more
Press releaseIata supports Asean plan to fight Sars
Rome, Italy -
"The International Air Transport Association (Iata) applauded the resolve of Asean leaders to take extensive measures to control the outbreak of Sars. Public health experts at the World Health Organization... more
Press releaseSN Brussels Airlines: the code-share between the Belgian air company and American Airlines takes off next May 7
Brussels, Belgium - On Brussels-Chicago flight
According to a press release of the Belgian carrier "US Department of Transportation (DOT) has approved the code-share agreement, previously signed between the two air companies. Both carriers will operate... more
Press releaseContinental Airlines to start daily non-stop Houston-Maui flight
Houston, Usa - It will be effective June 28, 2003
"Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) announced that it will increase service to Hawaii, adding a daily non-stop flight between its Houston hub and Kahului, Maui effective June 28, 2003. To introduce the... more
Press releaseIata called on Asia's top leaders to provide relief
Geneva, Switzerland - Tourism gets a helping hand: what about the airlines?
"Last week Hong Kong and Thailand joined the government of Singapore in announcing far-reaching measures to support tourism, the world's largest employer, through its most difficult crisis. With many Asia/Pacific... more
Press releaseChinese airlines order 30 Airbus aircraft
Toulouse, France - The agreement signed in Beijing with deliveries from 2004
"The China Aviation Supplies Imp. & Exp. Group Corporation (Casgc) signed a General Terms Agreement (GTA) with Airbus in Beijing for a firm bulk order of 30 Airbus aircraft, scheduled for delivery from... more
Press releaseIata: airlines refine battle plans to fight Sars
Bangkok, Thailandia - More Government action needed
According to Iata press release and to comply the news published today by AVIONEWS "The International Air Transport Association gathered the world's airlines with the Who in Bangkok on Wednesday, 23 April... more
Press releaseJetBlue places order with Airbus for 65 A-320s (2): the press release of the carrier
New York, Usa - In order to comply the news published today by AVIONEWS
"New York low-cost carrier JetBlue Airways has placed an order for a further 65 firm Airbus A-320 aircraft, plus options for an additional 50 A-320s. The newly ordered aircraft will be delivered starting... more
Press releaseSas: mobile in "flight-safe mode" may be used during flight
Stockholm, Sweden - It is the Sony Ericsson P-800 with this type of system
"Scandinavian Airlines will be the first airline to allow the use of some mobile phone functions during flight. In the so-called flight-safe mode, the mobile phone is switched on without sending or receiving... more
Press releaseFinnish Aviation Academy selects Frasca for new FNPTs
Pori, Finland - For the supply of three trainers: two for A-36 Bonanzas and one for King Air 300
"The Finnish Aviation Academy, Pori, Finland, has selected Frasca International to supply three new state of the art Flight Navigation Procedure Trainers, FNPTs. These include two A36 Bonanzas and a King... more
Press releasePrivatAir receives its first A-319LR
Hamburg, Germany - It's the first one of a four aircraft order
"Business aviation specialist PrivatAir has received its first Airbus A-319 at the Airbus delivery centre in Hamburg, Germany. This is the first Airbus aircraft in PrivatAir’s fleet, making the airline a... more
Press releaseIata approves Singapore-Changi airport charge reductions
Geneva, Switzerland - An example for Tokyo's Narita airport to follow, according to Bisignani
"'Singapore-Changi International Airport's 30% rebate in landing charges and 10% rebate on rent charges to assist the aviation industry during the worst crisis in its history once again shows its leadership... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica (2): board of directors looks to FiatAvio
Rome, Italy - Preliminary agreements reached with The Carlyle Group
"At yesterday’s meeting, Finmeccanica’s board of directors was informed of the preliminary agreement reached with the Carlyle Group with respect to the planned bid for FiatAvio. The board discussed the... more
Press releaseScandinavian Airlines resumes international traffic from Bromma
Stockholm, Sweden - From May 12 of this year
"On May 12 this year, Scandinavian Airlines will resume international traffic from Bromma, with three daily return flights to Copenhagen. The offering from Stockholm on weekdays will be two morning departures... more
Press releaseIata on fighting Sars
Rome, Italy - The measures to put in place by the airlines
"The recent outbreak of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (Sars) has had a devastating impact on the countries and economies of Southeast Asia. The air transport industry has been one of the hardest hit... more
Press releaseThe Sas Group traffic figures in March 2003
Stockholm, Sweden - It transported a total of 2,6 million of passengers
"The Sas Group transported a total of 2,6 million passengers in March 2003 vs 2,8 million in 2002, a decrease of 6,0%. Total traffic (RPK) decreased by only 4,5%. Overall group passenger load factor... more
Press releaseAirbus fleet changes at Us Airways to boost airline's strenght new contracts
Tolouse, France - And of new order/delivery plan
"Following US Airways’ successful emergence from bankruptcy protection (March 31, 2003) and months of coordination between customer and manufacturer, Airbus has worked with the airline to complete a r... more
Press releaseAvion Capital: a new financing tool for Airbus aircraft
Toulouse, France - The society has its operational base in Dublin, Ireland
"Airbus, CIT Group Inc., Crédit Agricole Indosuez (CAI) and Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW) announce the creation of Avion Capital Limited. This new joint venture company will provide, on a non-exclusive b... more
Press releaseEurocopter: five AS-365N3 Dauphins for the Greek Merchant Navy
Marignane, France - The worth of the contract is close to EUR 47m
"The contract signed by Eurocopter, and the Greek MoD/DGA (General Delegation for Armaments), in conjunction with the Greek Merchant Navy Ministry, became effectives at the end of March 2003. Worth close... more
Press releaseEgyptair orders seven A-330/200s
Cairo, Egypt - Deliveries will begin in June of the next year
"Egyptair has signed a contract with Airbus for the purchase of seven A-330/200s, the unquestioned leader in its category. This is the first A-330 acquisition by Egyptair which already operates a large... more
Press releaseIberia increases an order of 12 A-340/600
Madrid, Spain - It will replace the B-747 fleet
"Iberia has signed a contract with Airbus for the acquisition of 12 A-340/600s (five firm and seven options), bringing to 15 its acquisition of Airbus’ latest and largest airliner to date. This confirms a... more
Press releaseIcao assembly elects three new Council members
Montreal, Canada - Elected Chile, Singapore and South Africa
"At its 34th Session (Extraordinary) held in Montreal on 31 March and 1 April 2003, the Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organization (Icao) elected Chile, Singapore and South Africa to the... more
Press releaseVitrociset Group has awarded by Nato - Netma an international contract
Munich, Germany - For the replacement and maintenance of the computer equipment
"Vitrociset, Italian Logistic and I&T Company, has been awarded a contract for the replacement of the Cis infrastructure and the migration of its major applications to the new IT environment by Netma,... more
Press releaseContinental, Delta and Northwest receive final Us Regulatory Approval for alliance
Houston, Usa - Last Monday, March 31
"Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL), Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) and Northwest Airlines (Nasdaq: NWAC) last Monday issued the following statement in response to the United States Department of Transportation's... more
Press releaseIcao: worldwide air transport conference. 'Challenges and Opportunities of Liberalization'
Montreal, Canada - 800 participants from 145 States
"A strong global consensus on a framework for the economic liberalization of the air transport industry emerged out of the Worldwide Air Transport Conference: 'Challenges and Opportunities of Liberalization',... more
Press releaseFrasca International Inc delivers Caravan Full Flight Simulator
Anchorage, Alaska - It will installed at University of Alaska
"The University of Alaska, Anchorage, has taken delivery of their FAA Level B Caravan Full Flight Simulator (FFS) built by Frasca International, Inc. The FFS features a 6-axis electric motion system, 3-channel,... more
Press releaseBombardier Aerospace strengthens European service offering with launch of Skyjet Europe
London, UK - It's the world's first fixed-rate charter programme
"Bombardier Aerospace launched Skyjet Europe, the world’s first 'Occupied Hours' business jet charter programme. Unlike other charter services in Europe, Bombardier Skyjet customers are charged a fixed h... more
Press releaseMaiden flight of the production Hap Tiger
Marignane, France - On last 26 March 2003
"One of the most important European helicopter programs - the Franco-German Tiger combat helicopter - has just successfully achieved another decisive milestone. The first production Hap Tiger due to be... more
Press releaseIata: airports and air traffic control must reduce costs
Rome, Italy - For the war in Iraq
"'With military operations underway in Iraq, the airlines need to work quickly and closely with governments, regulatory bodies and industry service providers to ensure that civil aviation will not be crippled... more
Press releaseGaruda Indonesia receives Airbus operational reliability award
Toulouse, France - For A-330 aircraft
"Garuda Indonesia received an Airbus award for operational reliability for its fleet of A-330 aircraft at an official ceremony in Jakarta last Tuesday. The airline currently operates a fleet of six A-330... more
Press releaseIcao: alternate air routes designated to circumvent Gulf area
Montreal, Canada - In cooperation with the Iata
"Due to expected military activity over Iraq in the Gulf area, air transport operators have begun using alternative routes previously identified by the International Civil Aviation Organization (Icao),... more
Press releasePrivatAir selects A-319 long-range for Lufthansa flights
Frankfurt, Germany - The first will be delivered in May, the second one in June
"Business aviation specialist PrivatAir has selected the A-319 long-range for the nonstop, scheduled, international transatlantic service that it will operate on behalf of Lufthansa, becoming another launch... more
Press releaseIata: air transport well prepared for conflict in Iraq
Rome, Italy - According to the Icao and Iata plans
"With armed conflict looming over Iraq, all parties involved in air transport have now put into place planned additional safety and security procedures to keep our passengers flying safely, with as little... more
Press releaseContinental Airlines announces nonstop service to four new destinations from Houston
Houston, Usa - It will start this summer, in June 12
"Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) announced that it will begin nonstop service to four new destinations from Houston this summer, including Asheville, N.C.; Hartford/Springfield, Conn. (BDL), Ft. Walton... more
Press releaseAirbus President and Ceo, Noel Forgeard, about the death of Jean-Luc Lagardère
Tolouse, France - He was the king of the European aeronautic sector
The news published yesterday by AVIONEWS. "Following the death of Jean-Luc Lagardère, Noël Forgeard, President and CEO of Airbus made the following statement: 'On behalf of all at Airbus as well as p... more