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Press releaseP&W: Altair Avionics receives Faa certification for SmartCycle+ helicopter monitoring system
Paris, France - This allows the installation also on other aircraft
"Altair Avionics Corporation, the latest addition to Pratt & Whitney Canada's Service Centre Network, has received additional Supplemental Type Certifications from the US Federal Aviation Administration... more
Press releaseP&WC Customer Training Centre in Germany obtains JAR-147 certification
Paris, France - From the German airworthiness authority
"Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp.'s (P&WC's) Customer Training Centre (CTC) in Ludwigsfelde, Germany has received JAR-147 certification from the Luftfahrt Bundesamt (LBA), the German airworthiness authority.... more
Press releaseContinental Airlines begins daily non stop service between Houston and Morelia, in Mexico
Houston, Usa - The carrier will serve 21 cities in Mexico
"Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) began nonstop daily service between George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston and the International Airport in Morelia, Mexico. With the addition of Morelia, capital... more
Press releaseVitrociset Group: Lockheed Martin’s partner for F-16 program
Rome, Italy - The contract is for three years
"Vitrociset, the Italian company leader in the field of military and civilian logistic support, has been selected by Lockheed Martin to carry out the support services to the ground equipment of F-16 aircraft. The... more
Press releaseCustomers to enjoy frequent flyer program and lounge benefits as Continental, Delta, Northwest Start Alliance
Houston, Usa - Beginning June 18
"Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL), Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) and Northwest Airlines (NASDAQ: NWAC) yesterday announced that customers of the three airlines will be able to take advantage of new frequent... more
Press releasePratt & Whitney Canada's presence at the Paris Air Show 2003
Quebec, Canada - From 15 to 22 of June
"Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) is showcasing its products at the Paris Air Show with an impressive display of engine models at exhibit J4 in Hall B2. P&WC's Communications Group will be based at the United... more
Press releaseContinental Airlines and KLM extend and expand codeshare agreement
Houston, Usa - They announced it yesterday
"Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (NYSE: KLM; AEX: KLM) yesterday announced that they have extended the duration and expanded the scope of the cooperative marketing agreement... more
Press releaseSas: collective agreements with Swedish and Danish cabin unions for 2003
Stockholm, Sweden - The agreements include the possibility of increased productivity per employee
"Sas has reached agreement with the Swedish cabin unions and the Danish cabin union regarding collective agreements for 2003. The agreements, which are a requirement for the complete implementation of... more
Press releaseContinental Airlines starts "Fly three, get one free" promotion
Houston, Usa - Free tickets for loyal customers traveling through Oct. 7, 2003
"Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) today announced a 'Fly three, get one free' promotion rewarding business travelers who fly three qualifying trips by Oct. 7, 2003, with a free electronic ticket. 'Customer... more
Press releaseThe Sas Group traffic figures in May 2003
Stockholm, Sweden - It transported a total of 2,7 million of passengers
"The Sas Group. The Sas Group transported a total of 2,7 million passengers in May 2003 vs 2,9 million in 2002, a decrease of 7,8%. Total traffic (RPK) decreased by 4,8%. Overall group passenger load... more
Press releaseJCAPF orders level C FFS from Frasca International
Urbana, Usa - Through Euroheli Corporation of Tokyo
"The Japanese Civil Aviation Promotion Foundation (JCAPF) has ordered a Level C King Air B200 Full Flight Simulator (FFS) from Frasca International, Inc. through Frasca’s Japanese representative, Euroheli C... more
Press releaseBruxelles: new era for air transport (4)
Rome, Italy - Loyola de Palacio welcomes the mandate given to the European Commission for negotiating an Open Aviation Area with the US
Background. In November, the Court of Justice ruled on the legality of bilateral agreements between eight Member States and the US. The Court found that the agreements had two legal faults. First,... more
Press releaseBruxelles: new era for air transport (3)
Rome, Italy - Loyola de Palacio welcomes the mandate given to the European Commission for negotiating an Open Aviation Area with the US
Correct the legal problems. Another agreement gives the European Commission a general negotiating mandate that will allow the Community to open negotiations with other countries to correct the legal problems... more
Press releaseBruxelles: new era for air transport (2)
Rome, Italy - Loyola de Palacio welcomes the mandate given to the European Commission for negotiating an Open Aviation Area with the US
The package agreed consists in three different parts: - a Council decision on authorizing the Commission to open negotiations with the United States in the field of air transport. - a Council decision... more
Press releaseBruxelles: new era for air transport
Rome, Italy - Loyola de Palacio welcomes the mandate given to the European Commission for negotiating an Open Aviation Area with the US
The Transport Council on 5 June agreed on a package of measures that passes responsibility for conducting key air transport negotiations to the European Commission. In particular, it granted the European... more
Press releaseAirbus at Le Bourget Paris Air Show
Tolouse, France - From 15 to 22 of June
"Having obtained more than 150 new orders during the first five months of the year, Airbus comes to the Paris International Air Show (15-22 June) at the Le Bourget Airport, after an active beginning of... more
Press releaseAlso for the Usa, Hong Kong by now is sure
Rome, Italy - After the WHO, also Us CDC thinks it can travel again in that area
According to a press release "After the WHO announcement for which Hong Kong is not more considered a zone to risk, the carrier Cathay Pacific receives positively the communication of the Center for Control... more
Press releaseIcao develops anti-Sars protective measures for international airports
Montreal, Canada - During a meeting held in Singapore
"The International Civil Aviation Organization (Icao) has developed a set of protective measures for use at international airports to prevent the spread of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (Sars). The... more
Press releaseIata: Baa fee increase "outrageous" in light of profit announcement
Washington, Usa - This increase was approved by the UK Civil Aviation Authority
"Leaders of the world’s airlines, gathered in Washington for the International Air Transport Association (Iata) World Air Transport Summit, expressed dismay at the lack of effective economic regulation o... more
Press releaseAgustaWestland and Bae Systems Team for Air 9000
Cascina Costa di Samarate, Italy - The agreement announced today
"AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica and GKN company, and Bae Systems Australia today announced a teaming agreement to compete for the Commonwealth of Australia’s Air 9000 programme - becoming its strategic, l... more
Press releaseContinental Airlines opens new 23-gate terminal at Houston Bush international airport
Houston, Usa - 600,000-square-foot building features amenities for travelers and efficiencies for Continental
"Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) opened the first phase of the new 23-gate 'Terminal E' at its largest hub, Houston Bush Intercontinental Airport. The new facility features a spacious, modern design and... more
Press releaseContinental Airlines reports operational performance for May 2003
Houston, Usa - Load factor of 75,9%
"Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) reported a May 2003 systemwide mainline jet load factor of 75.9 percent, 2.4 points above last year's May load factor. Continental reported a record May domestic mainline... more
Press releaseIata: new Gala award honour to the Doctor Assad Kotaite, President Icao Council
Washington, Usa - In the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the first powered flight
"On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the first powered flight, Iata launched a new Global Aviation Leadership Award - Gala - at its World Air Transport Summit. Gala has been launched to recognize... more
Press releaseAirbus expands network of Japanese partners
Tolouse, France - The agreement signed today
"Bridgestone Corporation and Mitsubishi Rayon Co., Ltd. announced today that they are joining the club of other Japanese manufacturers which have become partners on the A-380 programme. They both have... more
Press releaseIata: the winners of the sixth annual Eagle awards
Washington, Usa - They were announced yesterday during the 59th meeting
"The winners of the sixth annual 'Eagle' awards were announced yesterday at the 59th Iata Annual General Meeting and World Air Transport Summit in Washington DC. September 11, the economic slowdown, the... more
Press releaseIata: industry in crisis, change essential
Washington, Usa - The Declaration of Washington outlines six measures needed to the change
"'Bold changes are needed to ensure the long-term financial sustainability of the air transport industry', said Iata Director General and CEO Giovanni Bisignani at the opening of the 59th Annual General... more
Press releaseContinental Airlines and Tap Air Portugal sign code-share agreement
New York, Usa - It will start in September 2003
"Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) and Tap Air Portugal yesterday signed a cooperative marketing agreement that includes codesharing on selected flights, reciprocal frequent flyer program participation... more
Press releaseIcao: biometric identification to provide enhanced security
Montreal, Canada - Icao has led the development of this system since 1997
"The International Civil Aviation Organization (Icao) has adopted a global, harmonized blueprint for the integration of biometric identification information into passports and other Machine Readable... more
Press releaseQuarantine is eliminated for Pets flying to London on Continental Airlines
Houston, Usa - It's the first US airline to be approved it
"Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) is the first US airline to be approved under the United Kingdom's 'Pet Travel Scheme' (Pets), which eliminates the usual six-month quarantine for cats and dogs traveling... more
Press releaseFinal go-ahead for A-400M military airlifter
Bonn, Germany - With an order for 180 airplanes
"The most ambitious European military procurement programme ever undertaken was launched today with the signature of the contract for the purchase of 180 A-400M military transport aircraft. The future... more
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