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Press releaseJetBlue transfers in a confirmed options order two new A-320s
New York, Usa - The contract signed during the airline's third birthday
"New York low-fare carrier JetBlue Airways has signed a contract converting two A-320 options to two A-320 firm orders, bringing its total number of A-320s on order to 78, including those already delivered.... more
Press releaseAppointed new Chief Operating Officer of Scandinavian Airlines
Stockholm, Sweden - Soren Belin succeed to Jorgen Lindegaard
"Sören Belin has been appointed to succeed Jørgen Lindegaard as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Scandinavian Airlines, effective February 15, 2003. As leader of the Group's largest company, Sören Belin wi... more
Press releaseContinental Airlines named to Hispanic's 'Corporate 100' list
Houston, Usa - For sixth consecutive year
"Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) has been named for the sixth consecutive year to Hispanic Magazine's "Hispanic Corporate 100: One Hundred Companies Providing the Most Opportunities for Hispanics", which... more
Press releaseIata international traffic statistics 2002
Rome, Italy - In 2002 it was +0,06%, in December +12,7%
"The International Air Transport Association (Iata) released its monthly statistics for scheduled international airline traffic for December and year 2002. In the month of December passenger traffic was... more
Press releaseThe SAS Group traffic figures in January 2003
Stockholm, Sweden - It has transported a total of 2,2 million of passengers
"The SAS Group · The SAS Group transported a total of 2,2 million passengers in January 2003 vs 2,4 million in 2002, a decrease of 8,9%. · Total traffic (RPK) decreased by 3,5% mainly as a result of r... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica: head of AMS joint-venture appointed
Rome, Italy - It's Engineer Carlo Venturi
"Finmeccanica has appointed Carlo Venturi as Chief Executive Officer of Alenia Marconi Systems NV, the equal-shares joint-venture between Finmeccanica and BAE Systems specialising in defence electronics... more
Press releaseVitrociset Group has awarded by Eurocontrol an International Call for Tender
Rome, Italy - For the Air Traffic Control (Atc)
"Vitrociset is awarded an International Call for Tender by Eurocontrol, the European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation, concerning the development of Artas Linux Prototype system. Within the... more
Press releaseAgustaWestland signs "Hitron" extension operation
Varese, Italy - With a contract for five years
"AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica and GKN Company, is pleased to announce that the Company inked a contract for a five year extension to their US Coast Guard Hitron deal. Hitron is slated to be folded into... more
Press releaseSN Brussels Airlines will fly towards Tel-Aviv from June 1st, 2003
Brussels, Belgium - Four flights per week with Airbus A-319
According to a press release of the Belgian carrier based in Brussels "SN Brussels Airlines will operate four flights per week towards Tel Aviv, in Israel. It will be effective from next June 1st, 2003,... more
Press releaseSN Brussels Airlines flies towards Southampton
Bruxelles, Belgium - Thanks to a new agreement with British Airways
According to a press release the Belgian carrier declared that "SN Brussels Airlines and British Airways have signed a new code-share agreement on the routes Bruxelles-Southampton/Bristol/Newcastle. With... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica-Boeing (2): signed a partnership agreement
Rome, Italy - With the aim to value the jointly initiatives in several fields
According to a press release Finmeccanica declares that "In the course of a combined ceremony held at the same time at the Italian Embassy in Washington and Rome, Boeing and Finmeccanica have signed today... more
Press releaseJet Aviation Engineering Services designs electronic rack system
San Antonio, USA - For entire fleet of JetBlue aircraft
"Jet Aviation Engineering Services, located outside San Antonio, TX, recently designed an electronic rack system for installation into the entire fleet of Airbus 320 aircraft owned by JetBlue, the New... more
Press releaseNew managing director at SAS Flight Academy
Stockholm, Sweden - It's Mr Olof Barve
"Mr Olof Bärve has been appointed Managing Director and Accountable Manager at SAS Flight Academy. Mr Bärve started his employment at SAS Flight Academy in 1990. 1998 he was appointed Director Marketing &... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica: Alenia Aeronautica awarded a contract in Greece
Rome, Italy - The order involves 12 C-27Js aircraft
"The Greek Defense Ministry has adjudicated today to Aeronautical Alenia, a Finmeccanica society, and to the American group Lockheed Martin the contract, with a value of EUR 297m, for the supply of 12... more
Press releaseSwiss: obtained the loan of new aircraft
Basel, Switzerland - It amounts to CHF 450m
"Swiss has dealt with the banks the pre-loan of 12 new Airbus A-340 in order. The carrier has been able to sign with a society of sale-leaseback for the loan of 7 Embraer 145s. These contracts let disposable... more
Press releaseNew name for Swiss charter subsidary
Basel, Switzerland - The division will be called Swiss Sun
"Swiss Sun: this will be the new griffe for the flight charter of the Swiss International Air Lines. The division that works on this sector will manage four new Airbus A-320 that, starting from April 2003,... more
Press releaseContinental Airlines begins nonstop service to ski destinations
Houston, USA - From Houston, New York hubs
"Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) announced the start of expanded seasonal ski service from its Houston and New York hubs, including nonstop service to two new resort destinations in the Colorado Rockies... more
Press releaseContinental Airlines begun nonstop service on five new domestic and international routes
Houston, USA - Effective from December 12
"Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL)announced it has inaugurated service on five new routes, effective Dec. 12: Daytona Beach, Florida; Kingston and Montego Bay, Jamaica; Palm Springs, California; Villahermosa,... more
Press releaseJet Aviation Zurich named heavy maintenance facility for Pratt&Whitney engines
Zurich, Switzerland - Series PW500
"Jet Aviation Zurich AG received the approval from the Swiss Federal Office for Civil Aviation and by the Saudi Arabian PCA to perform heavy maintenance and hot section inspections on Pratt&Whitney's PW500... more
Press releaseAnsv (2): multilateral workshop on aircraft accident investigation
Nicosia, Cyprus - It took place on 4 and 5 December 2002
"More than fifty experts from twenty Ecac Member States met in Nicosia (Cyprus) on 4 and 5 December 2002 to participate in a multilateral workshop and to share experience in conducting aircraft accident... more
Press releaseRoute-proving flight allows Bombardier Flexjet Asia-Pacific to expand charter network in China
Montreal, Canada - With its Challenger 604 aircraft
"Bombardier Challenger 604 proves high-altitude capabilities at Lhasa Gongga Airport in Tibet. Bombardier Aerospace and Rainbow Jet Co. Ltd., a member of the thriving Bombardier Flexjet® Asia-Pacific... more
Press releaseContinental Airlines completes installation of new business first sleeper seat
Houston, USA - For its Boeing 777 fleet
"Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) has completed installation of 864 new BusinessFirst sleeper seats throughout its fleet of 18 Boeing 777 aircraft. The new BusinessFirst seats feature several significant... more
Press releaseColombia acquires two Eads Casa CN-235 aircraft
Madrid, Spain - For maritime surveillance and drug traffic control
"The Colombian Navy has just acquired two (2) Eads Casa CN-235-200 aircraft for patrol missions in its exclusive economic zone (EEZ) and for the fight against drug trafficking. They are equipped with specific... more
Press releaseLauda Air Italia selects MAS’s system 3000 IFE for its three A-330 200s
Bothell, USA - "The best example of IFE available on the market"
"Lauda Air Italia selects Matsushita Avionics Systems Corporation (MAS) to provide MAS’ flagship System 3000 In-Flight Entertainment system for the airline’s new A330-200 fleet. Milan Malpensa-based Lau... more
Press releaseAgustaWestland Merlin helicopters (2): the technical sheet
Yeovil, England - HM MK1 and HC MK3
"Merlin HM Mk1 The Merlin HM Mk 1 is a replacement for the anti-submarine Sea King HAS Mk6. It is the first Royal Naval derivative of the EH101 helicopter, which is designed and produced by AgustaWestland.... more
Press releaseAgustaWestland commemorates final delivery and completion of Merlin helicopters
Yeovil, England - For UK Ministry of Defence
"In a VIP ceremony held at AgustaWestland’s UK facility on November 19, an important milestone was achieved with the delivery of the last of 22 EH101 Merlin HC Mk3 helicopters for the Royal Air Force a... more
Press releaseTeam US101 demonstrates helicopter’s air transportability
Washington, USA - EH101 loaded onto a Boeing C-17
"Team US101, a collaboration between Lockheed Martin and AgustaWestland Inc., announced the successful air transportability demonstration of the medium-lift helicopter that will be built and marketed in... more
Press releaseContinental Airlines announces new service from Houston to Grand Cayman
Houston, USA - Four times-weekly flight
"Continental Airlines yesterday announced that it will inaugurate service between the airline's Houston hub and Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands (that consist of three islands Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac, and... more
Press releaseSwiss to optimise fleet, routes and operations
Basel, Switzerland - According to a programme
"Swiss is to introduce a comprehensive optimisation programme which is designed to add CHF 400 million to its 2003 bottom line. The programme includes modifications to the airline’s route network from t... more
Press releaseVirgin Express wins "Best Short Haul Airline of the Year" award
Brussels, Belgium - Last Friday
"Last Friday Virgin Express was named 'Best Short Haul Airline of the Year' at the prestigious Annual Travel Magazine Awards 2002. This top accolade, voted for by travel agents around Belgium, is the first... more
Press releaseSas won dispute with Swedish Civil Aviation Administration
Stockholm, Sweden - On Terminal 2 at Arlanda airport
"The Swedish Supreme Court informed SAS of its decision not to grant a hearing on the dispute between the Swedish Civil Aviation Administration and SAS pertaining to payment liability for Terminal 2 at... more
Press releaseContinental Connection to link Ottawa with 17 northeast business centers
Plattsburgh, USA - From December 2
"Continental Connection announced it will introduce twice-daily, nonstop flights between Ottawa and its hub in Albany, N.Y., with well-timed connections that link Canada's capital with key business destinations... more
Press releaseThe Sas Group traffic development
Stockholm, Sweden - In October
"The Sas Group transported a total of 3,0 million passengers in October 2002 vs 2,1 million in 2001, an increase of 43%. Overall group passenger load factor increased by 9,0%. Scandinavian Airlines traffic... more
Press releasePratt&Whitney selected for China's helicopter
Zhuhai, China - PT6B-67A engine for Z-8F aircraft
"China Aviation Industry Corporation II (AVIC II) and Pratt&Whitney Canada Corp. (P&WC) confirmed that AVIC II has selected the PT6B-67A for its Z-8F helicopter upgrade program. The Z-8F is a more powerful... more
Press releasePratt&Whitney Canada's PW150B engine selected for China's Y8F600 aircraft
Zhuhai, China - Signed an agreement
"China Aviation Industry Corporation II (AVIC II) and Pratt&Whitney Canada (P&WC) announced that they have signed an agreement for the installation of the PW150B engine on the Y8F600 aircraft program.... more
Press releaseEads Casa selected in Brazil
Madrid, Spain - For modernisation and replacement of aircraft
"Eads Casa has been selected by the National Defence Council of Brazil in two important tenders. Firstly the company will modernise nine (9) P-3 Orion aircraft that the Brazilian Air Force purchased from... more
Press releaseContinental Airlines extends regional reach with three nonstop routes
Houston, USA - Aboard new jets
"Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) began daily nonstop service between Oklahoma City, Omaha, Neb., and Richmond, Va., and the carrier's New York and Houston hubs, marking the commercial launch of 50-seat... more
Press releaseCanadian operator accepts OuterLink Tracking System
Concord, Canada - For 33 aircraft
"The Ontario, Canada, Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) has installed, fielded, and now formally accepted, the OuterLink aircraft tracking system for its entire fleet of 33 aircraft. The OuterLink CP-2... more
Press releaseBombardier Aerospace at Airshow China 2002
Montreal, Canada - From 4 to 7 at Zhuhai Airport
"Bombardier Aerospace, the market leader in China for business and regional aircraft, will participate with an aircraft on static display and exhibit booth at the fourth biennial Airshow China 2002, being... more
Press releaseBombardier delivers 700th 50-seat CRJ regional jet
Toronto, Canada - To Air Nostrum of Valencia, Spain
"Bombardier Aerospace has delivered the 700th 50-seat Bombardier CRJ* Series regional jet (serial number 7700), to Air Nostrum of Valencia, Spain. It is Air Nostrum’s 16th Bombardier CRJ200* aircraft f... more
Press releaseFirst A129 combat delivered to the Italian Army
Vergiate, Italy - Last Friday
"A distinguished audience witnessed the delivery of the first Agusta A129 Combat helicopter at a special ceremony held at Agusta's Vergiate facility on October, 25, 2002. Italian Army Chief of Staff, Gen.Gianfranco... more
Press releaseBombardier Aerospace appoints news vice-president of Business Jet Solutions
Dallas, USA - His name is Trevor Cornwell
"Trevor Cornwell named vice-president, Strategy and Business Development Bombardier Business Jet Solutions, a division of Bombardier Aerospace, announced that it has appointed Trevor Cornwell as vice-president,... more
Press releaseQantas schedule changes
Sydney, Australia - From November
"Qantas today announced an interim schedule effective from November, aimed at redirecting capacity from some of its Indonesia services to holiday destinations where demand was increasing. Qantas... more
Press releaseFirst series NH90s in the assembly lines
Aix en Provence, France - For the first Italian and German Army helicopter
"The splicing of the two first serial production NH90 fuselages has just been performed by Agusta and Eurocopter Deutschland, for respectively the first Italian Army and the first German Army NH90 helicopter. Eurocopter... more
Press releaseQantas on Indonesia capacity
Perth, Australia - It will supply additional flights from Denpasar and Jakarta
"Qantas said today it would operate additional flights into Denpasar and Jakarta from tomorrow, to meet the requirements of Australians in Indonesia wanting to travel home. Qantas Chief Executive... more
Press releaseQantas CityFlyer heads to Perth
Perth, Australia - From January 2003
"Qantas today announced that it would extend its successful CityFlyer service to Perth from January 2003. Qantas Executive General Manager Sales and Marketing John Borghetti said the new CityFlyer... more
Press releaseIata: Giovanni Bisignani will be present to the press conference
Rome, Italy - On Monday 28 October at 11am in Rome
"Mr. Giovanni Bisignani, Director General and CEO of Iata, will be holding a press conference on Monday 28 October at 11.00am in Rome at the Associazione della Stampa Estera in Italia, via dell'Umiltà... more
Press releaseContinental Airlines announces new jet service from New York/Newark-White Plains
Houston, USA - Effective from December 12
"Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL)announced it will introduce four daily roundtrip Continental Express jet flights between White Plains, N.Y., and Continental's New York hub, Newark Liberty International... more
Press releaseVirgin Express reinforces position on existing routes
Brussels, Belgium - More flights to Lisbon, Malaga, Faro and Geneva
"The winter season 2002-2003 starts on 27th October 2002. Virgin Express (Euronext: VIRE; OTC Bulletin Board: VIRGY) continues to implement its strategy of careful growth and will reinforce its position... more
Press releaseEasyJet selects Airbus
London, Uk - As preferred supplier for 120 new aircraft
EasyJet plc ("EasyJet"), Europe’s leading low-cost airline, today announced that it had selected Airbus as the preferred supplier for 120 A319 aircraft, with options with price protection on a further 1... more