Showing posts with label news. Show all posts
Showing posts with label news. Show all posts
Saturday, November 24, 2012
Malaysia Airlines secures USD1.7bn financing for six A380s and two A330s
Qatar Airways upsizes A350 order
Qatar Airways to deploy 787 to London from Dec-2012
Kam Air suspends services to the UAE
Kam Air reportedly suspended services to the UAE due to competition making the route unviable. The airline also reportedly criticised Afghanistan's Government for allowing foreign airlines to undercut Kam Air's prices on the routes.
Kam Air operated daily Kabul-Dubai and weekly Kandahar-Dubai services.
Hainan Airlines expects 787 delivery to be delayed to 2Q2013
HNA Group chairman Chen Feng previously said the carrier may change its 787 order to the 747-8 aircraft. As previously reported, Mr Chen stated the company is in talks with Airbus and may cancel its order for 10 A380 aircraft due to weak market conditions.
LATAM aims for investment grade rating, sees decreases in Brazil and Argentina: LAN CEO
Uzbekistan Airways resumes Tashkent-Urumqi service
The carrier reported an average load factor of 81.3% on the inaugural service. China Southern Airlines operates a weekly service on the sector
Cargolux confirms Qatar Airways' stake sale, chairman to step down
The airline said, "There are many significant challenges facing Cargolux and the shareholders remain committed to implementing those actions that will ensure it long term sustainability."
Abu Dhabi Airport T4 to open in 2Q2017
Virgin Atlantic to place A330-300 on London Heathrow-Dubai service in Jan-2013
According to Innovata, Virgin Atlantic currently competes with British Airways, Emirates and Royal Brunei Airlines on the route.
Emirates to equip cabin crew with 1000 HP tablets
Emirates, one of the fastest-growing airlines in the world, announced today at the Windows 8 launch event in Dubai the development of a line-of-business application for Windows 8 called Knowledge Dr
iven Inflight Service (KIS). An in-flight communication and customer relationship management device first introduced by Emirates for its pursers in 2004, the KIS application will now run on the soon-to-be-launched HP ElitePad 900 business tablets and will enable Emirates to continue to deliver extraordinary customer service and experiences.
As the first global customer of the HP ElitePad 900, Emirates is creating a new KIS tablet that is light, attractive and has a long battery life, ideal for nonstop flights. The device, announced by HP in October and available to customers in January 2013, is built specifically for business users, offering Windows 8 optimization and a beautiful lightweight design. Combined with Windows 8's touch-optimized user interface, which quickly shows the most important information via Live Tiles, the crew can spend more time interacting with customers in a unique and efficient way.
When deployment across its fleet is complete, Emirates will have 1,000 HP ElitePad 900 devices running the KIS application on Windows 8. More information on the KIS application running on Windows 8 is available at the Microsoft Showcase.
Emirates operates more than 2,500 flights per week to 126 destinations in 74 countries across six continents. The award-winning airline operates the largest fleet of A380s with 27, and the world's largest fleet of Boeing 777s.
As the first global customer of the HP ElitePad 900, Emirates is creating a new KIS tablet that is light, attractive and has a long battery life, ideal for nonstop flights. The device, announced by HP in October and available to customers in January 2013, is built specifically for business users, offering Windows 8 optimization and a beautiful lightweight design. Combined with Windows 8's touch-optimized user interface, which quickly shows the most important information via Live Tiles, the crew can spend more time interacting with customers in a unique and efficient way.
When deployment across its fleet is complete, Emirates will have 1,000 HP ElitePad 900 devices running the KIS application on Windows 8. More information on the KIS application running on Windows 8 is available at the Microsoft Showcase.
Emirates operates more than 2,500 flights per week to 126 destinations in 74 countries across six continents. The award-winning airline operates the largest fleet of A380s with 27, and the world's largest fleet of Boeing 777s.
Friday, November 23, 2012
Kingfisher Airbus A340-500 becomes a "white tail" at Toulouse
One is still painted in Kingfisher Airlines' colours. Kingfisher had ordered five A340-500s, but defaulted on taking delivery last year. Three were diverted to Nigeria's Arik Air, but it appears the balance two have become the dreade
d white tail for Airbus, i.e. a jet built but now the ordering airline is not taking delivery, and therefore the plane has no place to go.
Just two weeks ago, Kingfisher diverted 4 A321s to Turkish Airlines after its financial problems forced it to again default on delivery from Airbus.
Just two weeks ago, Kingfisher diverted 4 A321s to Turkish Airlines after its financial problems forced it to again default on delivery from Airbus.
6.84 million air travellers from India using Dubai airports
Seven airlines, including five from India, were operating into the two airports in Dubai -- Dubai International and Dubai World Central (DWC), from as many as 17 Indian cities, Lorne Riley, Head of Corporate Communications of DA, told reporters here.
He said the maximum number of people travelled on the Mumbai-Dubai route, followed by those from Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad and Bangalore.
Estimating a major growth in overall passenger traffic, Riley said traffic to Dubai International reached "a historic 50.9 million in 2011 and is projected to cross 56.5 million by this year end, making it the world's fourth busiest airport for international passengers."
He said the maximum number of people travelled on the Mumbai-Dubai route, followed by those from Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad and Bangalore.
Estimating a major growth in overall passenger traffic, Riley said traffic to Dubai International reached "a historic 50.9 million in 2011 and is projected to cross 56.5 million by this year end, making it the world's fourth busiest airport for international passengers."
Unruly passenger on IndiGo flight sent to jail
Virkhare, in a drunken state, caused a lot of commotion on the IndiGo Delhi-Nagpur-Pune flight on Tuesday evening when it landed at Nagpur
Airport. He had boarded the flight in an inebriated condition. Both airlines and airport officials were tight lipped about the whole incident. They even denied the fact that the passenger had been taken into custody. The airline manager for the city refused comment on the incident. Even on Wednesday the airline remained unavailable for comments.
Dileep Bhagde, a co-passenger, had claimed that the authorities were not very keen on taking the matter to the CISF or police. "For some reason, they were trying to protect the drunk passenger," he said.
Dileep Bhagde, a co-passenger, had claimed that the authorities were not very keen on taking the matter to the CISF or police. "For some reason, they were trying to protect the drunk passenger," he said.
Shock as casket goes 'missing'
The remains of 48-year-old Swaminathan Tulasi were supposed to be repatriated to India on a Bahrain Air flight to Trivandrum International Airport on Monday.
His brother-in-law, identified only as Mr Tyagarajan, thought he was travelling with the body when the plane took off from Bahrain International Airport.
He reportedly didn't know that the casket had been stopped because it had not been properly sealed and sent back to the Salmaniya Medical Complex mortuary.
An Indian Embassy official confirmed there was a problem with the container and the body had to be repackaged before being flown out the following day.
He reportedly didn't know that the casket had been stopped because it had not been properly sealed and sent back to the Salmaniya Medical Complex mortuary.
An Indian Embassy official confirmed there was a problem with the container and the body had to be repackaged before being flown out the following day.
Women’s World Cup trophy detained at Mumbai airport
According to the customs officials, the trophy arrived via baggage from Dubai while
the rules suggest that it can only be brought into the country through cargo.
The officials also revealed that one needs to seek prior permissions in order to bring the trophy via baggage. As per the regulation, the authorities will have to pay a duty on it.
Also, the BCCI had sent a letter to the customs officials requesting an exemption from taxes. But, the officials said that without documents signifying the approval of the central government, the trophy will not be released.
The officials also revealed that one needs to seek prior permissions in order to bring the trophy via baggage. As per the regulation, the authorities will have to pay a duty on it.
Also, the BCCI had sent a letter to the customs officials requesting an exemption from taxes. But, the officials said that without documents signifying the approval of the central government, the trophy will not be released.
Air India-Indian Airlines feud hits 787 training
IA pilots
have so far refused to be trained for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner by AI instructor-examiners and were being taught by Boeing's own trainers. The aircraft manufacturer has prepared a number of AI commanders who can now, in turn, train IA pilots for the Dreamliner.
AI pilots got trained faster as they were flying the similar Boeing-777 aircraft while IA pilots are migrating from the Airbus A-320/330 to Boeing's latest product.
The return of Boeing trainers has sparked a crisis that threatens to put a shadow on training IA pilots for the new plane as more B-787s are poised to join the airline's fleet from next month.
AI pilots got trained faster as they were flying the similar Boeing-777 aircraft while IA pilots are migrating from the Airbus A-320/330 to Boeing's latest product.
The return of Boeing trainers has sparked a crisis that threatens to put a shadow on training IA pilots for the new plane as more B-787s are poised to join the airline's fleet from next month.
Niki starts repainting its fleet in Airberlin’s colors
SkyTeam welcomes Xiamen Airlines
ensive domestic and growing international network.
China’s sixth largest carrier, Xiamen Airlines is also one of the world’s most profitable, having posted positive financial results for 26 consecutive years. The airline flies more than 15 million passengers annually to more than 50 cities including Macau, Hong Kong and Taipei. Founded in 1984, it is headquartered in the coastal city of Xiamen in the dynamic province of Fujian. This area of China boasts a thriving and diverse industrial economy as well as a growing tourism market.
Xiamen Airlines’ fast expanding international network includes Southeast and Northeast Asia and the airline has announced plans to launch flights to Europe, North America and Australasia by 2014 after the introduction of the Boeing 787. SkyTeam membership offers Xiamen Airlines’ customers greater connectivity onto international routes from China operated by other alliance members. This includes carriers from the region: China Airlines, China Eastern and China Southern, and nine additional SkyTeam airlines: Aeromexico, Aeroflot, Air France, Alitalia, Delta, Kenya Airways, KLM, Korean Air and Vietnam Airlines.
China’s sixth largest carrier, Xiamen Airlines is also one of the world’s most profitable, having posted positive financial results for 26 consecutive years. The airline flies more than 15 million passengers annually to more than 50 cities including Macau, Hong Kong and Taipei. Founded in 1984, it is headquartered in the coastal city of Xiamen in the dynamic province of Fujian. This area of China boasts a thriving and diverse industrial economy as well as a growing tourism market.
Xiamen Airlines’ fast expanding international network includes Southeast and Northeast Asia and the airline has announced plans to launch flights to Europe, North America and Australasia by 2014 after the introduction of the Boeing 787. SkyTeam membership offers Xiamen Airlines’ customers greater connectivity onto international routes from China operated by other alliance members. This includes carriers from the region: China Airlines, China Eastern and China Southern, and nine additional SkyTeam airlines: Aeromexico, Aeroflot, Air France, Alitalia, Delta, Kenya Airways, KLM, Korean Air and Vietnam Airlines.
