RSS 2.0 FeedStar Alliance Tests RFID Bag Tag
Fri, Apr 03, 2009
The FINANCIAL -- Star Alliance has just completed testing the feasibility of using Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology for enhancing the baggage check-in process.
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Cathay Pacific wins ‘Airline of the Year 2009’ Award
Sun, Apr 05, 2009
Cathay Pacific Airways welcomes the announcement that it has been named Airline of the Year 2009 in the World Airline Awards run by the London-based Skytrax research organisation – the third time it has taken the honour in the past 10 years. The airline was also named Best Airline Asia in 2009.
European Union adds Benin, Kazakh airlines to blacklist
Sun, Apr 12, 2009
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Commission added six airlines from Kazakhstan and all carriers from the West African state of Benin to its airline safety blacklist on Thursday, and kept a ban on Indonesian airlines.
Aviation industry aims to make SA aerodromes safer
Sun, Apr 12, 2009
“While these are positive developments for the aviation industry and the economy, the downside thereof is that there is also an increasing number of smaller aerodromes being established, with a significant number of them being unlicensed and therefore unregulated,” - Jordaan
Boeing to Adjust 2010 Twin-Aisle Airplane Production Plan
Sun, Apr 12, 2009
"These are extremely difficult economic times for our customers," said Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO Scott Carson. "It's necessary to adjust our production plans to align supply with these tough market conditions. We are in close contact with our customers as we continue to monitor this dynamic business environment."
DUBAI AIRPORTS HONOURED FOR EXCELLENCE BY NEWSWEEK
Sun, Apr 12, 2009
“The growth and development of Dubai city and of Dubai Airports is closely inter-linked. As the city has grown, Dubai Airports has seen an increase in the number of its client airlines and their passengers, bringing more business, industry and professional expertise to enhance Dubai’s business acumen and standing in the world community. Dubai Airports is honoured to be part of and contributing to the city’s continuing success.”
Lufthansa 1Q passenger numbers fall 7 percent
Sun, Apr 12, 2009
The FINANCIAL -- Lufthansa’s passenger numbers declined in the first three months of 2009 under the impact of the downswing and the persistently difficult economic situation.
HEROIC CONTROLLERS COACH PASSENGER TO SAFE LANDING AFTER PILOT’S TRAGIC MID-AIR DEATH
Mon, Apr 13, 2009
MIAMI/FORT MYERS, Fla. – In what can only be called an Easter miracle several air traffic controllers in Southern Florida were able to guide a plane to a successful landing after its pilot fell unconscious and a passenger had to fly the aircraft – all during a heavy traffic push due to the holiday and good weather.
E.Guinea airline boss vanishes with millions
Mon, Apr 13, 2009
MALABO (AFP) — The head of Equatorial Guinea's national airline has vanished after leaving the country on a business trip with cash worth millions of euros, a company official said Saturday.
Iran and Zimbabwe to establish airlinks
Fri, May 01, 2009
Johannesburg - Iran has expressed its willingness to establish air links with Zimbabwe to improve accessibility between the two countries, the Herald reported on Friday.
MAF Dedicates Its First KODIAK Missionary Plane
Sun, May 03, 2009
Photo: Nine hundred guests joined MAF in dedicating its first Kodiak aircraft at its headquarters in Nampa, Idaho, May 2. The cutting-edge missionary plane will be deployed in Papua, Indonesia.
Dubai firm invests in game reserve
Mon, May 04, 2009
Recently Zimbabwe’s neighbouring country also said it was investing more money in tourism to attract more tourists ahead of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
BA 'The World's Favourite Airline' posts record losses
Sun, May 24, 2009
The BA -- the "World's Favorite Airline" -- has not been immune to the sinking economy.
Ethiopian to acquire two B737-800 aircraft
Sun, May 24, 2009
Today, Ethiopian operates 22 modern jetliners (nine Boeing 767-300 ER, six 757-200 ER, five 737-700, one 757-260 and one 757-200 freighters) and five Fokker 50s. The airline also operates two leased MD 11s and B747-200s freighters. Currently, Ethiopian has the largest cargo fleet in Africa reports the Ethiopian review.
Kids go free to Dubai with Emirates
Sun, May 24, 2009
“Knowing that their child will travel, stay, eat and play for free takes a huge degree of financial pressure off the family budget. We hope that this enticing offer from Emirates will enable more families to have their annual holiday in this exciting destination.”
Zimbabwe: Air Zim, CAAZ in Urgent Need of Funding
Sun, May 24, 2009
CAAZ might have a very hard time to explain where all the revenue it earns has gone to and as to what all the money that is owed to international financiers bought. It might be time for heads to roll at both CAAZ and Air Zim inorder to establish a proper business mentality.
