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Press releaseBarbados, an excellent place for the Concorde
Milan, Italy - The supersonic aircraft will land November 17 in order to remain definitively
According to a press release "On Monday, November 17, 2003 has expected the last landing of the BA Concorde to Barbados, where it will remain definitively and where the visitors will admire it. The Concorde,... more
Press releaseContinental Airlines to boost Cleveland hub with flights to Northwest Arkansas, Salt Lake City
Houston, Usa - Expansion of service continues at Northeast Ohio’s fastest-growing airport
"Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) last Monday announced it will further increase the breadth of its hub at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, Northeast Ohio’s fastest-growing airport, with new n... more
Press releaseContinental Airlines signs code-share agreement with Maersk Air of Denmark
Houston, Usa - For travel effective from February 2004
"Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) announced yesterday that it signed a codeshare agreement with Maersk Air of Denmark, which will enable Continental customers to make quicker and easier connections to... more
Press releaseSN Brussels Airlines flies to Casablanca with three flights per week
Milan, Italy - From next December 17, with a modern A-319 aircraft
According to a Belgian carrier's press release "In the course of the last year the SN Brussels Airlines has consolidated its own presence in the Central Africa and in the near future it will add the North... more
Press releaseAirbus: Royal Air Maroc receives an A-321 aircraft
Hamburg, Germany - It's the first of four airplanes ordered in June 2001
"Royal Air Maroc entered a new era last Tuesday with the delivery of its first Airbus aircraft in Hamburg, an A-321, thus joining the European manufacturer’s worldwide customer base of some 200 customers a... more
Press releaseInnovation easyJet: the Berlin-Schönefeld airport becomes the new European base
Milan, Italy - Among the 11 routes operated from the new base, also that one of Naples-Berlin; it will be the first low-cost carrier to connect two cities
According to a press release "easyJet, the low-cost carrier number one in Europe, has announced yesterday that the Schönefeld of Berlin airport will be the next European base of the airline. Berlin will... more
Press releaseAirbus A-380 celebrates major wing manufacturing milestone
Broughton, UK - The operation took place at Airbus' factory in Broughton
"The first wing for an A-380, Airbus’ new large double deck aircraft, successfully completed a key milestone in its production on Tuesday evening. The port wing for MSN001, the first flight test aircraft, w... more
Press releaseEmbraer confirms about the postponement of Swiss International Air Lines firm order
São José dos Campos, Brazil - For 170 and 195 aircraft
"Embraer confirms that Swiss International Air Lines has requested Embraer to consider the postponement of its firm order for Embraer 170s and 195s. Whilst there is no decision yet in that regard, the... more
Press releaseIata: international traffic statistics for September 2003
Geneva, Switzerland - Satisfaction from Iata ceo, Giovanni Bisignani, about it
"'International passenger traffic growth has given us cause for celebration. For the first time since February when SARS and Iraq so radically impacted our industry, we can write our monthly traffic figure... more
Press releaseDelta Air Lines increases the flights from Italy
Rome, Italy - Rome-Cincinnati route from next May 2, 2004
According to a press release "Delta Air Lines, the American carrier leader on the oversea routes, from the next May it will increase daily flights in departure from Rome. Next May 2, 2004 it will inaugurated... more
Press releaseAviointeriors at the Dubai Air Show
Dubai, EAU - It will take place in December, from 7 to 12
"Aviointeriors will be present at the next Dubai Air Show in stand E324. Products shown at the exhibit will be: Aviointeriors’ new First Class seat 'Bellissima'; Aviointeriors’ new Business Class sea... more
Press releaseFirst pre-production Predator B unmanned aircraft takes flight
California, Usa - From General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc, leading manufacturer of UAV systems
"General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA ASI), a leading manufacturer of unmanned aircraft systems, announced last Thursday that on October 17, the first pre-production version of the Predator B... more
Press releaseFull air transport liberalization in Poland
Warsaw, Poland - Poland signed an agreement with the U.K., Germany, Denmark and Sweden
Poland signed on Sunday an agreement with the U.K., Germany, Denmark and Sweden as a first step towards full air transport liberalization. This comes five months prior to full aviation liberalization next... more
Press releaseEmbraer ferries to Europe the first EMB-145 AEW&C of the Hellenic Air Force
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Aircraft will undergo in Europe the final phase of NATO-specific equipment integration
"Embraer announced last Thursday that on October 16 it started the process of ferrying to Europe the first EMB-145 AEW&C aircraft belonging to the Hellenic Air Force, for the installation of specific mission... more
Press releaseIata: new charges at Toronto Airport. Ignored airline communitys call for cost control
Toronto, Canada - Toronto is at the bottom of the top 30 airports in terms of traffic, yet it is in the top 10 most expensive
"Airlines are incensed by the Greater Toronto Airport Authoritys decision late last week to implement a steep 27.7% increase on the landing fees and a 19.6% increase for the general terminal fee, despite... more
Press releaseCAE makes a USD 20.8m deal
Montreal, Canada - We are dealing with a 8-year deal
CAE Inc and Aeroflot-Russian Airlines made a USD 20.8m deal to train pilots to fly Airbus A-320, said the company on Thursday. The contract was signed after the company signed a contract to purchase 18... more
Press releaseEast African Safari Air to operate on London-Nairobi route
Nairobi, Kenya - The fare to come up to USD 600
East African Safari Air will start operating five weekly flights on Nairobi-London route at low fares since December 1. For the purpose the airline has purchased its second Boeing 767-300ER named "Mary... more
Press releaseEmbraer and Flight Options sign Memorandum of Understanding on the Legacy
Sao José dos Campos, Brazil - Aircraft will be flown in fractional ownership model
"Embraer announced the signature of a Memorandum of Understanding with Flight Options for the acquisition of up to four Legacy Executive. The aircraft are slated for entry into operation immediately upon... more
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