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- American Airlines 737 crashes in Jamaica; no fatalities Quarta-feira, Dezembro 23, 2009
- British Airways wins court order barring strike Quinta-feira, Dezembro 17, 2009
- Boeing 787 Dreamliner takes flight! Terça-feira, Dezembro 15, 2009
- British Airways crews vote for holiday strike Segunda-feira, Dezembro 14, 2009
- United places order for 25 787s, A350s Quarta-feira, Dezembro 9, 2009
- Three dead in Shanghai MD-11 freighter crash Sábado, Novembro 28, 2009
- Air France's first A380 leaves for JFK Sexta-feira, Novembro 20, 2009
- Six out of eight Indian carriers post losses Quinta-feira, Novembro 19, 2009
- Plane misses runway in east Congo, landing in lava Quinta-feira, Novembro 19, 2009
- Computer glitch causes widespread flight delays Quinta-feira, Novembro 19, 2009
- Boeing picks South Carolina for second 787 line Quinta-feira, Outubro 29, 2009
- Northwest A320 overflies destination by 150 miles Quinta-feira, Outubro 22, 2009
- Six dead in Boeing 707 crash at Sharjah Quarta-feira, Outubro 21, 2009
- Delta 767 lands on taxiway in Atlanta Quarta-feira, Outubro 21, 2009
- US Airways, United face FAA fines for safety violations Quinta-feira, Outubro 15, 2009
- Singapore Airlines begins daily A380 service to Melbourne Quarta-feira, Setembro 30, 2009
- Air India pilots call off five-day strike Quarta-feira, Setembro 30, 2009
- Four injured, 2 critically, in South African Airlink J41 crash Quinta-feira, Setembro 24, 2009
- Airbus raises long-term forecast for aircraft demand Quinta-feira, Setembro 17, 2009
- AMR obtains $2.9bln in liquidity, arcraft financing Quinta-feira, Setembro 17, 2009
Notícias de aviação no Google
- Aeroportos viram fluxo de turistas crescer em 2009 - DCI Terça-feira, Janeiro 5, 2010
- Aviação: Japão vai duplicar linha de crédito para salvar JAL - Diário Digital Domingo, Janeiro 3, 2010
- Avião de 1911 no gelo - Correio da Manhã Segunda-feira, Janeiro 4, 2010
- África do Sul descarta temor de atentados aéreos no Mundial - EFE Segunda-feira, Janeiro 4, 2010
- EUA: lista de países suspeitos aumenta - JB Online Terça-feira, Janeiro 5, 2010
- Aviação: Pilotos da SATA reúnem-se para discutir "repreensão ... - RTP Quinta-feira, Dezembro 24, 2009
- EUA: Fusão da Delta com a Northwest - Opção Turismo Segunda-feira, Janeiro 4, 2010
- Aviação: tráfego de passageiros cai 3,8% até Novembro - Diário Digital Segunda-feira, Dezembro 14, 2009
- Imagens mostram tumulto após show na Praia Grande no fim de semana - G1.com.br Segunda-feira, Janeiro 4, 2010
- Salvo após 20 minutos submerso - Diário Catarinense Segunda-feira, Janeiro 4, 2010
Aviação – Compras, Vendas, Entregas, Acidentes e Incidentes
- Controle de segurança em aeroportos dos EUA é paranoia, diz Cuba Terça-feira, Janeiro 5, 2010O jornal do Partido Comunista cubano descreveu na segunda-feira como "paranoia antiterrorista" os novos controles de segurança impostos nos Estados Unidos a viajantes de 14 países, entre eles Cuba, incluída por Washington entre as nações patrocinadoras do terrorismo.Os Estados Unidos disseram no domingo que as pessoas provenientes de Nigéria, Iêmen […]desastresaereos@gmail.com (Jorge Tadeu da Silva)
- Boeing da Ryanair faz pouso de emergência após alerta de incêndio Segunda-feira, Janeiro 4, 2010Na foto acima, o mesmo avião envolvido no incidente, fotografado em 06/12/09, no Aeroporto Wroclaw, na PolôniaUm avião da Ryanair que fazia hoje (4) à tarde o voo FR-4021 entre Liverpool, na Inglaterra e Agadir, em Marrocos, com 116 passageiros e seis tripulantes a bordo teve que aterrissar de emergência no Aeroporto Liverpool-John Lennon de onde decolara ce […]desastresaereos@gmail.com (Jorge Tadeu da Silva)
- Air France pagará US$ 9,5 milhões por acidente ocorrido em 2005 no Canadá Segunda-feira, Janeiro 4, 2010Finalizando um processo iniciado após um acidente ocorrido em agosto de 2005, quando um avião da Air France varou a pista do aeroporto de Toronto, a companhia aérea e outras empresas que estavam sendo processadas aceitaram fazer um acordo com os passageiros no qual se comprometeram a pagar US$ 11,5 milhões aos envolvidos, informou a United Press Internationa […]desastresaereos@gmail.com (Jorge Tadeu da Silva)
- Opinião: Ocidente cai na armadilha de radicais islâmicos Segunda-feira, Janeiro 4, 2010Depois da guerra no Afeganistão, eventual intervenção no Iêmen é uma nova aventura militar indesejada para o Ocidente. Peter Philipp traça paralelos entre atentado de Abdulmutallab e 11 de Setembro.O atentado fracassado contra um avião de passageiros em Detroit poderá ter consequências abrangentes. Embora oficialmente o presidente estadunidense, Barack Obama […]desastresaereos@gmail.com (Jorge Tadeu da Silva)
- Saiba mais: redes do terror internacional Segunda-feira, Janeiro 4, 2010Clique sobre a imagem para visulalizar o infográficoFonte: Veja.comdesastresaereos@gmail.com (Jorge Tadeu da Silva)
- Temor a atentados força fechamento de mais embaixadas no Iêmen Segunda-feira, Janeiro 4, 2010Alemanha, França e Japão seguiram o exemplo dos Estados Unidos e do Reino Unido e anunciaram hoje o fechamento temporário ou parcial de suas embaixadas no Iêmen, pelo temor a ataques terroristas.A embaixada da Alemanha argumentou que fecharia sua representação diplomática por "motivos de segurança", como disseram à Agência Efe diplomatas alemães no […]desastresaereos@gmail.com (Jorge Tadeu da Silva)
- Autoridades italianas cogitam reforçar segurança em aeroporto de Roma Segunda-feira, Janeiro 4, 2010O aeroporto de Fiumicino, em Roma, poderá ter sua segurança reforçada depois que algumas pessoas tentaram burlar os sistemas de controle de passageiros no mês passado.A decisão sobre medidas mais rigorosas poderá sair na próxima quinta-feira, durante reunião do comitê interministerial sobre segurança do transporte aéreo, coordenada pelo presidente do Ente Na […]desastresaereos@gmail.com (Jorge Tadeu da Silva)
- Aeroporto de Schiphol compra 60 scanners corporais e nega falhas Segunda-feira, Janeiro 4, 2010A empresa que opera o aeroporto de Amsterdã, Schiphol Group, anunciou nesta segunda-feira a compra de 60 scanners corporais e negou que tenham ocorrido falhas na segurança que permitissem o embarque de um nigeriano que seria preso sob a acusação de tentar explodir um avião com destino aos Estados Unidos no dia de Natal.Em outro incidente que abalou a reputaç […]desastresaereos@gmail.com (Jorge Tadeu da Silva)
- Airbus entregou 498 aviões em 2009 Segunda-feira, Janeiro 4, 2010A Airbus, líder da indústria aeronáutica europeia, entregou 498 aparelhos em 2009, um recorde para a companhia, segundo avança o jornal La Tribune esta segunda-feira.A fabricante controlada pelo consórcio EADS entregou 402 aviões de médio curso (A320), 86 aparelhos para ligações de longo curso (moedlos A330-340) e apenas 10 do A380, o novo super-jumbo do con […]desastresaereos@gmail.com (Jorge Tadeu da Silva)
- África do Sul descarta temor de atentados aéreos no Mundial Segunda-feira, Janeiro 4, 2010A África do Sul descartou que o aumento do temor de atentados terroristas nos aviões após a tentativa fracassada no dia do Natal em Detroit acabe levando os torcedores a repensar a viagem ao continente africano para o Mundial de futebol."O fato de que haja africanos envolvidos não é bom para a África, especialmente quando muitos estrangeiros veem à Áfri […]desastresaereos@gmail.com (Jorge Tadeu da Silva)
- TAAG investe dois milhões de dólares em formação de quadros Segunda-feira, Janeiro 4, 2010A TAAG, Linhas Áreas de Angola, investiu cerca de dois milhões de dólares, mediante acções de formação contínua dos quadros da durante o ano findo, informou, em Luanda, o porta-voz da sua Comissão de Gestão, Rui Carreira.Em declarações à Angop, o também coordenador adjunto da referida comissão adiantou que no mesmo período a TAAG realizou 90 acções de formaç […]desastresaereos@gmail.com (Jorge Tadeu da Silva)
- Atrasos em voos caíram em 2009, informa Anac Segunda-feira, Janeiro 4, 2010Os atrasos em voos vêm caindo nos últimos anos, revela a Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (Anac). Em 2007, de maio a dezembro, o índice de atrasos era de 28,6%. Em 2008, de 17,5%. Já em 2009, a média ficou em 11%."O aumento da concorrência, dado pelo maior número de empresas e aeroportos disponíveis, levou a uma melhoria no serviço", declarou a pr […]desastresaereos@gmail.com (Jorge Tadeu da Silva)
- Japão quer remodelar relação militar com EUA Segunda-feira, Janeiro 4, 2010O primeiro-ministro do Japão, Yukio Hatoyama, afirmou hoje que vai buscar relações mais iguais com os Estados Unidos em 2010. Este é o ano do 50º aniversário de um tratado militar entre os dois países que concede privilégios especiais a tropas norte-americanas estacionadas no arquipélago japonês.Hatoyama disse, em discurso de ano-novo, esperar que a aliança […]desastresaereos@gmail.com (Jorge Tadeu da Silva)
- Estacionamento do aeroporto de Salvador é reformado Segunda-feira, Janeiro 4, 2010A Infraero implantou no Aeroporto Internacional de Salvador Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães (BA) um novo Sistema Gestor de Estacionamento, conhecido como Gest. A tecnologia permite o controle da atividade comercial de estacionamento de veículos, além de ter melhorado a operacionalidade do local.O objetivo é reforçar o controle de receitas comerciais e possib […]desastresaereos@gmail.com (Jorge Tadeu da Silva)
- UE pondera utilização de "scanners" corporais Segunda-feira, Janeiro 4, 2010Um grupo de trabalho da União Europeia irá nos "próximos dias" debater questões relacionadas com a segurança aérea, nomeadamente a utilização de "scanners" corporais nos aeroportos."A Comissão Europeia irá voltar a examinar a questão dos 'scanners' corporais depois de assegurar que as questões relacionadas com a protecção d […]desastresaereos@gmail.com (Jorge Tadeu da Silva)
- Empresas de segurança em aeroportos disparam em bolsa européia Segunda-feira, Janeiro 4, 2010'Scanners'As novas regras em alguns aeroportos já fazem mexer as bolsas. Os papéis dos especialistas em segurança aeroportuária Smiths Group, por exemplo, avançam mais de 3% em Londres.Na base deste desempenho está a decisão do governo inglês de impor a instalação de 'scanners' corporais nos aeroportos do país como forma de apertar a segu […]desastresaereos@gmail.com (Jorge Tadeu da Silva)
- Segurança aérea ameaça limitar free shops na União Europeia Segunda-feira, Janeiro 4, 2010O fracassado atentado contra o voo 253 da Northwest de Amsterdã para Detroit voltou esquentar o debate sobre a segurança na aviação europeia. Na quinta-feira, líderes do Sindicato de Policiais Alemães e de uma grande associação de pilotos propuseram mudanças para melhorar a segurança nos aeroportos do continente.Se levadas a sério, algumas dessas propostas p […]desastresaereos@gmail.com (Jorge Tadeu da Silva)
- EUA ampliam controle de segurança para voos de 14 países Segunda-feira, Janeiro 4, 2010O governo do Estados Unidos introduziu a partir de hoje (4), novas regras na revista de passageiros que chegam ao território norte-americano procedentes de aeroportos em países que possam ter ligações diretas com o terrorismo, integrandes da chamada lista de “Estados Patrocinadores”, elaborada pelo Departamento de Estado.O presidente Barack Obama, estava pre […]desastresaereos@gmail.com (Jorge Tadeu da Silva)
- Ultraleve cai em Taió, Santa Catarina Segunda-feira, Janeiro 4, 2010Um avião do tipo ultraleve caiu na manhã de ontem (3) na localidade Margem Esquerda, próximo ao acesso de Mirim Doce, no município de Taió, em Santa Catarina.O piloto José Mainhardt tem experiência de mais de 30 anos em voos esportivos. Uma pane no ultraleve obrigou o pouso forçado.Ele partiu de Lontras e sobrevoou a cidade de Taió, para voo panorâmico, pass […]desastresaereos@gmail.com (Jorge Tadeu da Silva)
- Aeroporto de Washington sofre apagão após EUA reforçarem segurança Segunda-feira, Janeiro 4, 2010O Aeroporto Nacional Ronald Reagan, ao lado de Washington, ficou sem eletricidade na tarde desta segunda-feira, interrompendo voos e o sistema de segurança. O incidente ocorreu um dia depois de os Estados Unidos anunciarem medidas mais rígidas para reforçar a segurança dos aeroportos contra atentados terroristas.Courtney Mickalonis, porta-voz da Autoridade M […]desastresaereos@gmail.com (Jorge Tadeu da Silva)
Aircraft News
- Forecasts 2010: Outsourcing Segunda-feira, Janeiro 4, 2010Airbus and Boeing made radical operational changes in 2009, but the future of organisational management could be Canadian
- Forecasts 2010: Avionics - Focusing in on equivalent visual operations Segunda-feira, Janeiro 4, 2010Enhanced vision technologies are being developed rapidly and are likely to take great strides in 2010
- Has Boeing got to grips with the fastener shortage? Segunda-feira, Janeiro 4, 2010Has the fastener shortage been nailed?
- Turkish Airlines to order 20 A320-family aircraft Segunda-feira, Janeiro 4, 2010Turkish Airlines is to order 20 Airbus single-aisle aircraft, comprising 14 A321s and six A319s. Deliveries will begin between 2011-12, states the...
- SAS Group selling 18 MD-80s to Allegiant Air Segunda-feira, Janeiro 4, 2010SAS Group is selling 18 Boeing MD-80 aircraft to the parent of US carrier Allegiant Air. The twin-jets are being sold as part of the company's 'Core...
- Forecasts 2010: The airframers Segunda-feira, Janeiro 4, 2010Despite signs of economic recovery, airliner orders are likely to remain sluggish for at least another 12 months
- Forecasts 2010 - Propulsion Segunda-feira, Janeiro 4, 2010Engine makers are treading water as the big two airframers prevaricate about developing new narrowbody aircraft
- Forecasts 2010: Defence - selection headaches Segunda-feira, Janeiro 4, 2010Will 2010 see the end of long-running procurement processes as Brazil seeks a new fighter and the USA a tanker?
- Forecasts 2010: Safety and security Segunda-feira, Janeiro 4, 2010Can safety get better? Indications are that the steady improvement seen in recent years may have now levelled out
- Fixing the repairs model Segunda-feira, Janeiro 4, 2010The new owners at Dublin's old SR Technics MRO plant intend to keep costs well grounded
- Business - briefing Segunda-feira, Janeiro 4, 2010All Airbus and EADS executives accused of insider trading have been cleared by the French...
- Forecasts 2010: In-flight entertainment - Time to connect Segunda-feira, Janeiro 4, 2010The gap created by the demise of Connexion by Boeing in 2006 is rapidly being filled as Aircell and others link passengers to the web
- Forecasts 2010: Sonic boom Segunda-feira, Janeiro 4, 2010Plans to move the aviation community back to flying faster than the speed of sound are likely to gather pace in 2010
- Boeing confident on 2010 delivery financing Segunda-feira, Janeiro 4, 2010Airframer predicts that funding gap will be in same ball park as last year's $2.5 billion
- Comment: The people's plane Segunda-feira, Janeiro 4, 2010As Boeing gets ready to fly the next generation of 747, it has just delivered the last of the original. The Jumbo's remarkable journey over the last 40 years saw it transform the world
- Remains of Mawson's Vickers found in Antarctica Domingo, Janeiro 3, 2010Conservationists in Antarctica have located the remains of the Vickers REP monoplane used by Douglas Mawson in his Australasian Antarctic Expedition, and...
- Air Berlin 737 overruns on take-off at Dortmund Domingo, Janeiro 3, 2010Passengers on board an Air Berlin Boeing 737 have escaped uninjured after the aircraft overran the runway during take-off at Dortmund. The aircraft...
- 2009: The year in review - Flightglobal's technical developments Domingo, Janeiro 3, 2010This year saw some big changes on the technology front here at Flightglobal. You may have noticed a more spiffy "landing page" for major events, like this one for the Paris Air Show. We also launched the Flightglobal image store, enabling you to purchase photos and reprints from our 100 year archive, as well as cutaways in your preferred format and […]
- Flightglobal on tour: Air Shows of 2009 Sábado, Janeiro 2, 20102009 saw the Flightglobal team cover six international air shows on three continents. The big show of the year of course was Paris, and it was no less than the show's 100th anniversary. The champagne was limited given the gloomy economy, but orders still flowed. AirAsia X ordered A350 XWBs and Qatar's CEO Akbar Al-Baker had a stern warning for Boei […]
- 2009: The Year's Anniversaries Quinta-feira, Dezembro 31, 2009This past year saw some significant anniversaries for aviation. It was the 100th anniversary of Louis Blériot becoming the first person to cross a 'large body of water' in a 'heavier than air' aircraft. Also celebrating its 100th anniversary was the Paris Air Show, which Flightglobal covered in full force. Continue reading...
Air Transport News
- Taiwan's EVA Air plans Taipei-Toronto service Terça-feira, Janeiro 5, 2010Taiwan's EVA Air plans to begin direct thrice-weekly Taipei-Toronto services from March. The return flight from Toronto will make a brief fuel stop...
- Forecasts 2010: Outsourcing Segunda-feira, Janeiro 4, 2010Airbus and Boeing made radical operational changes in 2009, but the future of organisational management could be Canadian
- Forecasts 2010: Avionics - Focusing in on equivalent visual operations Segunda-feira, Janeiro 4, 2010Enhanced vision technologies are being developed rapidly and are likely to take great strides in 2010
- Has Boeing got to grips with the fastener shortage? Segunda-feira, Janeiro 4, 2010Has the fastener shortage been nailed?
- Turkish Airlines to order 20 A320-family aircraft Segunda-feira, Janeiro 4, 2010Turkish Airlines is to order 20 Airbus single-aisle aircraft, comprising 14 A321s and six A319s. Deliveries will begin between 2011-12, states the...
- SAS Group selling 18 MD-80s to Allegiant Air Segunda-feira, Janeiro 4, 2010SAS Group is selling 18 Boeing MD-80 aircraft to the parent of US carrier Allegiant Air. The twin-jets are being sold as part of the company's 'Core...
- Forecasts 2010: The airframers Segunda-feira, Janeiro 4, 2010Despite signs of economic recovery, airliner orders are likely to remain sluggish for at least another 12 months
- Forecasts 2010 - Propulsion Segunda-feira, Janeiro 4, 2010Engine makers are treading water as the big two airframers prevaricate about developing new narrowbody aircraft
- Forecasts 2010: Safety and security Segunda-feira, Janeiro 4, 2010Can safety get better? Indications are that the steady improvement seen in recent years may have now levelled out
- Fixing the repairs model Segunda-feira, Janeiro 4, 2010The new owners at Dublin's old SR Technics MRO plant intend to keep costs well grounded
- Business - briefing Segunda-feira, Janeiro 4, 2010All Airbus and EADS executives accused of insider trading have been cleared by the French...
- Forecasts 2010: In-flight entertainment - Time to connect Segunda-feira, Janeiro 4, 2010The gap created by the demise of Connexion by Boeing in 2006 is rapidly being filled as Aircell and others link passengers to the web
- Forecasts 2010: Sonic boom Segunda-feira, Janeiro 4, 2010Plans to move the aviation community back to flying faster than the speed of sound are likely to gather pace in 2010
- Boeing confident on 2010 delivery financing Segunda-feira, Janeiro 4, 2010Airframer predicts that funding gap will be in same ball park as last year's $2.5 billion
- Philippines' Clark holds talks with Middle Eastern carriers Segunda-feira, Janeiro 4, 2010Clark International Airport in the Philippines has held talks with several Middle Eastern carriers, as it seeks to expand international services. "We...
- Comment: The people's plane Segunda-feira, Janeiro 4, 2010As Boeing gets ready to fly the next generation of 747, it has just delivered the last of the original. The Jumbo's remarkable journey over the last 40 years saw it transform the world
- Security breach delays flights at Newark Airport Segunda-feira, Janeiro 4, 2010Flights departing Newark Airport's Terminal C have been delayed owing to a security breach, resulting in passengers being re-screened. At 1720 local...
- JAL may get ¥100b additional credit from DBJ Segunda-feira, Janeiro 4, 2010Japan Airlines (JAL) may receive an additional ¥100 billion ($1 billion) in credit from Japan's state-run Development Bank of Japan (DBJ), adding to an earlier...
- Air Berlin 737 overruns on take-off at Dortmund Domingo, Janeiro 3, 2010Passengers on board an Air Berlin Boeing 737 have escaped uninjured after the aircraft overran the runway during take-off at Dortmund. The aircraft...
- Poor airmanship led Aviastar 146 to collide with high terrain Domingo, Janeiro 3, 2010Indonesian investigators have detailed the poor airmanship and lack of training which led a British Aerospace 146-300 combi freighter to strike a mountain while...
Airline Business News
- JAL may get ¥100b additional credit from DBJ Segunda-feira, Janeiro 4, 2010Japan Airlines (JAL) may receive an additional ¥100 billion ($1 billion) in credit from Japan's state-run Development Bank of Japan (DBJ), adding to an earlier...
- Regulators approve China Eastern-Shanghai merger Quinta-feira, Dezembro 31, 2009Chinese regulators have approved the merger between China Eastern Airlines and Shanghai Airlines. China Eastern received the approval from the China...
- China Southern approves sale of stake in MTU Zhuhai Quarta-feira, Dezembro 30, 2009China Southern Airlines' board has approved a plan for the carrier to sell its 50% stake in MTU Zhuhai. The Guangzhou-based carrier announced in October...
- 2009 infographic Terça-feira, Dezembro 29, 2009Still reeling from record high fuel prices, the airline sector had to battle against a huge drop in air travel demand - particularly in the premium sector - as the global recession took its toll in 2009. Against this backdrop IATA expects the collective loss for the global airline industry to total $11 billion for the last 12 months. No region or sector was […]
- Hainan receives nod for share placement Terça-feira, Dezembro 29, 2009China's Hainan Airlines has received conditional approval from regulators for a share placement on the Shanghai stock exchange. The carrier will make...
- Viva Macau plans Hanoi service Segunda-feira, Dezembro 28, 2009Low-cost carrier Viva Macau plans to commence service on the Macau-Hanoi route from 13 February 2010. The carrier will operate it three times a week...
- Bankruptcy mooted for Japan Airlines Segunda-feira, Dezembro 28, 2009Japan's Enterprise Turnaround Initiative Corp (ETIC) has proposed bankruptcy as an option for the restructuring of Japan Airlines (JAL). ETIC is in...
- Garuda converts $95m debt into shares Quinta-feira, Dezembro 24, 2009Garuda Indonesia is converting $95 million owed to Indonesia's Bank Mandiri into shares, which will give the bank a 10.6% stake in the airline. The...
- China Eastern completes share sale, raises 6.4bn yuan Quinta-feira, Dezembro 24, 2009China Eastern Airlines has raised 6.4 billion yuan ($939 million) in capital, after completing a sale of shares. The 1.35 billion Shanghai-listed A-shares...
- Comment: A Decennis Horribilis Quarta-feira, Dezembro 23, 2009Collosal losses, major restructuring efforts, boardrooms swinging from crisis to crisis. As the decade of the noughties comes to an end, it has earned the sorry accolade as the 10 worst financial years in aviation history
- Market Outlook: Happy New Year? Quarta-feira, Dezembro 23, 2009Chris Tarry takes a look at the prospects for the airline industry going into 2010. Analysis by Flightglobal Insight
- Virgin Blue reports 21.6% growth in November traffic Quarta-feira, Dezembro 23, 2009Australian airline group Virgin Blue has posted a 21.6% growth in passenger traffic in November, propelled by strong demand in the international sector. International...
- Airline Business 2009: A year in covers Terça-feira, Dezembro 22, 2009During the last 12 months, pretty torrid ones for the industry at that, Airline Business has interviewed chief executives from across continents, with varying airline models and with a range of challenges and differing financial fortunes.
- Profile: The Gospel according to Michael O'Leary Terça-feira, Dezembro 22, 2009Love him or hate him, Michael O'Leary has transformed Ryanair into one of the most successful airlines ever. But beyond the headline hype, what really makes Ryanair tick?
- US airlines bullish over improving revenues Terça-feira, Dezembro 22, 2009Optimism is spreading among US major carriers that positive revenue trends will continue even if economic growth stagnates in 2010. Executives at US carriers...
- Time called on Qantas ownership limits Terça-feira, Dezembro 22, 2009Australia to bring foreign ownership rule on Qantas in line with other carriers by lifting long-standing special restrictions
- MAS orders 15 A330s Terça-feira, Dezembro 22, 2009Malaysia Airlines (MAS) has ordered 15 Airbus A330-300s, with options to purchase another 10, in a total order worth $5 billion. The aircraft will...
- Korea's Jin Air starts international flights Terça-feira, Dezembro 22, 2009Korean Air's low-cost subsidiary Jin Air has started its first international service to Bangkok. Daily flights between Seoul-Incheon and Bangkok began...
- Auckland airport completes debt refinancing Terça-feira, Dezembro 22, 2009Auckland International Airport has completed refinancing of its debt, after securing $150 million in new funds. It has established a $150 million bilateral...
- China Eastern invests RMB352 million in new Hefei airport Terça-feira, Dezembro 22, 2009China Eastern Airlines has agreed to invest RMB352 million ($52 million) in the construction of the new Hefei Xinqiao International Airport in eastern China. The...
Helicopters News
- 2009: The year in review - Flightglobal's technical developments Domingo, Janeiro 3, 2010This year saw some big changes on the technology front here at Flightglobal. You may have noticed a more spiffy "landing page" for major events, like this one for the Paris Air Show. We also launched the Flightglobal image store, enabling you to purchase photos and reprints from our 100 year archive, as well as cutaways in your preferred format and […]
- Flightglobal on tour: Air Shows of 2009 Sábado, Janeiro 2, 20102009 saw the Flightglobal team cover six international air shows on three continents. The big show of the year of course was Paris, and it was no less than the show's 100th anniversary. The champagne was limited given the gloomy economy, but orders still flowed. AirAsia X ordered A350 XWBs and Qatar's CEO Akbar Al-Baker had a stern warning for Boei […]
- 2009: The Year's Anniversaries Quinta-feira, Dezembro 31, 2009This past year saw some significant anniversaries for aviation. It was the 100th anniversary of Louis Blériot becoming the first person to cross a 'large body of water' in a 'heavier than air' aircraft. Also celebrating its 100th anniversary was the Paris Air Show, which Flightglobal covered in full force. Continue reading...
- Flightglobal - the Year in Cutaways Quarta-feira, Dezembro 30, 2009Flightglobal's technical artist Joe Picarella produces our signature and exclusive cutaway drawings of aircraft, missiles, and space systems. This year Flightglobal produced the following cutaways:...... Continue reading...
- 2009: A Year in First Flights Terça-feira, Dezembro 29, 2009What a year it has been for first flights! We had the EC225, G250, A400M (finally), and Boeing 787 (finally!) For more information of these historical events, follow the links from the Flight Blog. Continue reading...
- USAF starts search for UH-1N replacement Segunda-feira, Dezembro 28, 2009The US Air Force has announced that it wants to start replacing 62 Vietnam-era UH-1Ns with up to 93 new helicopters after 2015. A "sources sought"...
- Top Ten BLOG posts of 2009 Segunda-feira, Dezembro 28, 2009Flightglobal's brilliant team of bloggers have traversed the globe this year to bring you all you need to know in the aviation world, and although the sun is quickly setting on another year, we felt it was fitting to celebrate the best stories from 2009. From the Beast of Kandahar, to Ryanair calendar girls, 787 programme updates to a big debate sparked […]
- Top Ten STORIES of 2009 Domingo, Dezembro 27, 200910. A380’s stellar performance undermined by ongoing technical issues: operators Two years on from its service debut, operators have told Flightglobal that the Airbus A380 has proved itself to be a crowd pleaser from a passenger point of view but suffers some frustrating technical problems. 9. Air France A330 did not break up in mid-air investigators Investi […]
- Top Ten VIDEO stories of 2009 Sábado, Dezembro 26, 200910. VIDEO: FlightBlogger - Boeing 787 'Dreamliner One' being rolled out of the factory FlightBlogger reader Liz Matzelle captured Boeing 787 'Dreamliner One' being rolled out of the factory on video. This latest footage shows the progress that Boeing is making with its delayed twinjet, which is scheduled to make its first flight around th […]
- Top Ten PICTURE Stories of 2009 Sexta-feira, Dezembro 25, 2009A picture is worth a thousand words and with this mantra in mind we have assembled together the top ten image based stories of the year. From first flights to programme exclusives, 2009 has certainly been a busy year. Here's the most popular image stories from 2009: 10. Global 5000 blasts through fence at Wichita test site A Bombardier Global 5000 test […]
- Helicopteros Marinos takes two Eurocopter EC145s for offshore mission Quarta-feira, Dezembro 23, 2009Eurocopter has delivered two EC145s to Argentinian offshore operator Helicopteros...
- Swiss air force gets final EC635 Terça-feira, Dezembro 22, 2009The last of 20 Eurocopter EC635s has been handed over to the Swiss air force. The service is using them to replace its SA316 Alouette III transports this...
- Sikorsky hands over S-434 to Saudi government Terça-feira, Dezembro 22, 2009The Saudi Arabian government has become the launch customer for the Sikorsky...
- Sikorsky delivers first S-76D to Aero Segunda-feira, Dezembro 21, 2009Sikorsky's next-generation medium...
- Uncle Roger's Christmas quiz 2010 Segunda-feira, Dezembro 21, 2009Welcome to Uncle Roger’s Festive Quiz. Before attempting it, get yourself a glass of your favourite tipple, and a have mince pie beside you to help stimulate your grey matter as you mull over the questions here
- Avicopter ponders alternative engine following EC175 first flight Quinta-feira, Dezembro 17, 2009Chinese state-owned helicopter manufacturer Avicopter is considering the launch of a new engine programme for the EC175/Z15 medium twin that it is developing...
- US may approve Taiwan UH-60 Black Hawks sale by year-end Terça-feira, Dezembro 15, 2009The Obama administration could send a formal notification by the end of 2009 to the US Congress about its intention to sell 60 Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk...
- United Arab Emirates could buy 16 Boeing CH-47F Chinooks Terça-feira, Dezembro 15, 2009The United Arab Emirates could buy 16 Boeing CH-47F Chinook transport helicopters under a requested deal worth around $2 billion. Outlined by the US...
- Poland investigates second Mi-24 crash in Afghanistan Quinta-feira, Dezembro 10, 2009A Polish army Mil Mi-24V assault helicopter was damaged after making an emergency autorotation landing immediately after taking off from Ghazni airfield...
- Eurocopter Malaysia and MIAC to build helicopter centre at Subang airport Quinta-feira, Dezembro 10, 2009Eurocopter Malaysia and the Malaysia International Aerospace Centre (MIAC) have agreed to build a 70 million ringgit ($20.6 million) helicopter centre at...
Maintenance News
- Fixing the repairs model Segunda-feira, Janeiro 4, 2010The new owners at Dublin's old SR Technics MRO plant intend to keep costs well grounded
- 2009: The year in review - Flightglobal's technical developments Domingo, Janeiro 3, 2010This year saw some big changes on the technology front here at Flightglobal. You may have noticed a more spiffy "landing page" for major events, like this one for the Paris Air Show. We also launched the Flightglobal image store, enabling you to purchase photos and reprints from our 100 year archive, as well as cutaways in your preferred format and […]
- Flightglobal on tour: Air Shows of 2009 Sábado, Janeiro 2, 20102009 saw the Flightglobal team cover six international air shows on three continents. The big show of the year of course was Paris, and it was no less than the show's 100th anniversary. The champagne was limited given the gloomy economy, but orders still flowed. AirAsia X ordered A350 XWBs and Qatar's CEO Akbar Al-Baker had a stern warning for Boei […]
- 2009: The Year's Anniversaries Quinta-feira, Dezembro 31, 2009This past year saw some significant anniversaries for aviation. It was the 100th anniversary of Louis Blériot becoming the first person to cross a 'large body of water' in a 'heavier than air' aircraft. Also celebrating its 100th anniversary was the Paris Air Show, which Flightglobal covered in full force. Continue reading...
- Business - briefs Quarta-feira, Dezembro 30, 2009Rockwell Collins is to buy on undisclosed terms AR Group and its affiliated...
- China Southern approves sale of stake in MTU Zhuhai Quarta-feira, Dezembro 30, 2009China Southern Airlines' board has approved a plan for the carrier to sell its 50% stake in MTU Zhuhai. The Guangzhou-based carrier announced in October...
- Flightglobal - the Year in Cutaways Quarta-feira, Dezembro 30, 2009Flightglobal's technical artist Joe Picarella produces our signature and exclusive cutaway drawings of aircraft, missiles, and space systems. This year Flightglobal produced the following cutaways:...... Continue reading...
- 2009: A Year in First Flights Terça-feira, Dezembro 29, 2009What a year it has been for first flights! We had the EC225, G250, A400M (finally), and Boeing 787 (finally!) For more information of these historical events, follow the links from the Flight Blog. Continue reading...
- Top Ten BLOG posts of 2009 Segunda-feira, Dezembro 28, 2009Flightglobal's brilliant team of bloggers have traversed the globe this year to bring you all you need to know in the aviation world, and although the sun is quickly setting on another year, we felt it was fitting to celebrate the best stories from 2009. From the Beast of Kandahar, to Ryanair calendar girls, 787 programme updates to a big debate sparked […]
- Top Ten STORIES of 2009 Domingo, Dezembro 27, 200910. A380’s stellar performance undermined by ongoing technical issues: operators Two years on from its service debut, operators have told Flightglobal that the Airbus A380 has proved itself to be a crowd pleaser from a passenger point of view but suffers some frustrating technical problems. 9. Air France A330 did not break up in mid-air investigators Investi […]
- Top Ten VIDEO stories of 2009 Sábado, Dezembro 26, 200910. VIDEO: FlightBlogger - Boeing 787 'Dreamliner One' being rolled out of the factory FlightBlogger reader Liz Matzelle captured Boeing 787 'Dreamliner One' being rolled out of the factory on video. This latest footage shows the progress that Boeing is making with its delayed twinjet, which is scheduled to make its first flight around th […]
- Top Ten PICTURE Stories of 2009 Sexta-feira, Dezembro 25, 2009A picture is worth a thousand words and with this mantra in mind we have assembled together the top ten image based stories of the year. From first flights to programme exclusives, 2009 has certainly been a busy year. Here's the most popular image stories from 2009: 10. Global 5000 blasts through fence at Wichita test site A Bombardier Global 5000 test […]
- Dublin Aerospace starts low-cost maintenance journey Terça-feira, Dezembro 22, 2009After years of experience with low-cost carriers, an ex-Ryanair executive is taking his know-how to the services sector
- CFM studies Airbus-specific variant of CFM56 engine Segunda-feira, Dezembro 21, 2009CFM continues to study a more efficient variant of its Airbus A320 family turbofan engine, the CFM56-5B. The advances will be based in part on progress...
- Uncle Roger's Christmas quiz 2010 Segunda-feira, Dezembro 21, 2009Welcome to Uncle Roger’s Festive Quiz. Before attempting it, get yourself a glass of your favourite tipple, and a have mince pie beside you to help stimulate your grey matter as you mull over the questions here
- ST Aero renews $60 million contract with US Airways Sexta-feira, Dezembro 18, 2009Singapore Technologies Aerospace (ST Aero) has renewed a maintenance contract with US Airways. The contract is worth $60 million over three years,...
- Falcon jet manufacturer readies collaborative maintenance tool for 2011 launch Terça-feira, Dezembro 15, 2009Dassault intends to offer operators of its Falcon business jets a new "e-maintenance" service from...
- ExecuJet South Africa sees third-party maintenance surge Terça-feira, Dezembro 15, 2009ExecuJet South Africa says it is witnessing a strong uptake in third-party widebodied business jet...
- India estimates $120 billion in aviation investment by 2020 Segunda-feira, Dezembro 14, 2009As much as $120 billion in investments could be absorbed by India's aviation sector by 2020, the country's civil aviation secretary, M Madhavan Nambiar, said on 8 December during the US-India Aviation Partnership Summit in Washington.
- Thales to provide avionics support for EVA Air A330s Segunda-feira, Dezembro 14, 2009Taiwan's EVA Air has selected Thales to provide avionics services and support for its fleet of 11 Airbus A330 aircraft. The five-year repair-by-the-hour...
Airlines News
- JAL secures employee approval for pension cuts Terça-feira, Janeiro 5, 2010Japan Airlines' (JAL) employees have agreed to proposed changes to their pension plan as part of a wide-ranging cost-cutting measure, with the carrier hoping...
- Taiwan's EVA Air plans Taipei-Toronto service Terça-feira, Janeiro 5, 2010Taiwan's EVA Air plans to begin direct thrice-weekly Taipei-Toronto services from March. The return flight from Toronto will make a brief fuel stop...
- New Continental CEO waives pay until carrier turns an annual profit Segunda-feira, Janeiro 4, 2010New Continental Airlines chief Jeff Smisek has declined a salary or annual bonus until the carrier reaches a full-year profit. Smisek assumed his new...
- Deliveries of SAS MD-80s to Allegiant begin this month Segunda-feira, Janeiro 4, 2010Starting this month, the parent company of Allegiant Air will take delivery of 18 Boeing MD-80 aircraft purchased from SAS Group as part of the Scandinavian...
- Forecasts 2010: Outsourcing Segunda-feira, Janeiro 4, 2010Airbus and Boeing made radical operational changes in 2009, but the future of organisational management could be Canadian
- Turkish Airlines to order 20 A320-family aircraft Segunda-feira, Janeiro 4, 2010Turkish Airlines is to order 20 Airbus single-aisle aircraft, comprising 14 A321s and six A319s. Deliveries will begin between 2011-12, states the...
- SAS Group selling 18 MD-80s to Allegiant Air Segunda-feira, Janeiro 4, 2010SAS Group is selling 18 Boeing MD-80 aircraft to the parent of US carrier Allegiant Air. The twin-jets are being sold as part of the company's 'Core...
- Forecasts 2010: Safety and security Segunda-feira, Janeiro 4, 2010Can safety get better? Indications are that the steady improvement seen in recent years may have now levelled out
- Fixing the repairs model Segunda-feira, Janeiro 4, 2010The new owners at Dublin's old SR Technics MRO plant intend to keep costs well grounded
- Forecasts 2010: In-flight entertainment - Time to connect Segunda-feira, Janeiro 4, 2010The gap created by the demise of Connexion by Boeing in 2006 is rapidly being filled as Aircell and others link passengers to the web
- Boeing confident on 2010 delivery financing Segunda-feira, Janeiro 4, 2010Airframer predicts that funding gap will be in same ball park as last year's $2.5 billion
- Philippines' Clark holds talks with Middle Eastern carriers Segunda-feira, Janeiro 4, 2010Clark International Airport in the Philippines has held talks with several Middle Eastern carriers, as it seeks to expand international services. "We...
- Security breach delays flights at Newark Airport Segunda-feira, Janeiro 4, 2010Flights departing Newark Airport's Terminal C have been delayed owing to a security breach, resulting in passengers being re-screened. At 1720 local...
- JAL may get ¥100b additional credit from DBJ Segunda-feira, Janeiro 4, 2010Japan Airlines (JAL) may receive an additional ¥100 billion ($1 billion) in credit from Japan's state-run Development Bank of Japan (DBJ), adding to an earlier...
- USA issues new security directives for inbound flights Segunda-feira, Janeiro 4, 2010The US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has mandated new security measures covering inbound flights to the USA effective 4 January. Those...
- 2009: The year in review - Flightglobal's technical developments Domingo, Janeiro 3, 2010This year saw some big changes on the technology front here at Flightglobal. You may have noticed a more spiffy "landing page" for major events, like this one for the Paris Air Show. We also launched the Flightglobal image store, enabling you to purchase photos and reprints from our 100 year archive, as well as cutaways in your preferred format and […]
- Flightglobal on tour: Air Shows of 2009 Sábado, Janeiro 2, 20102009 saw the Flightglobal team cover six international air shows on three continents. The big show of the year of course was Paris, and it was no less than the show's 100th anniversary. The champagne was limited given the gloomy economy, but orders still flowed. AirAsia X ordered A350 XWBs and Qatar's CEO Akbar Al-Baker had a stern warning for Boei […]
- Delta, Northwest receive single operating certificate Quinta-feira, Dezembro 31, 2009Integration between Delta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines continues to advance as today the FAA granted the carriers a single operating certificate following...
- Regulators approve China Eastern-Shanghai merger Quinta-feira, Dezembro 31, 2009Chinese regulators have approved the merger between China Eastern Airlines and Shanghai Airlines. China Eastern received the approval from the China...
- 2009: The Year's Anniversaries Quinta-feira, Dezembro 31, 2009This past year saw some significant anniversaries for aviation. It was the 100th anniversary of Louis Blériot becoming the first person to cross a 'large body of water' in a 'heavier than air' aircraft. Also celebrating its 100th anniversary was the Paris Air Show, which Flightglobal covered in full force. Continue reading...
AirNav Systems Twitter news
- AirNavSystems: Don't forget we have several banners available for your website. Check http://www.airnavsystems.com/forum/index.php?topic=2707.0 Quinta-feira, Dezembro 24, 2009AirNavSystems: Don't forget we have several banners available for your website. Check http://www.airnavsystems.com/forum/index.php?topic=2707.0
- AirNavSystems: Check this RadarBox 3D video presented by one of AirNav's developers:
http://www.airnavsystems.com/forum/index.php?topic=4021.msg40632 Sexta-feira, Dezembro 18, 2009AirNavSystems: Check this RadarBox 3D video presented by one of AirNav's developers: http://www.airnavsystems.com/forum/index.php?topic=4021.msg40632
- AirNavSystems: Boeing 787 Dreamliner First Flight Tracked by RadarBox Users: Thanks to AirNav RadarBox Real-Time network users.. http://bit.ly/7ALZUn Quarta-feira, Dezembro 16, 2009AirNavSystems: Boeing 787 Dreamliner First Flight Tracked by RadarBox Users: Thanks to AirNav RadarBox Real-Time network users.. http://bit.ly/7ALZUn
- AirNavSystems: First Boeing 787 Screen Shot!
http://www.airnavsystems.com/forum/index.php?topic=4005.new#new Terça-feira, Dezembro 15, 2009AirNavSystems: First Boeing 787 Screen Shot! http://www.airnavsystems.com/forum/index.php?topic=4005.new#new
- AirNavSystems: Be prepared for great RadarBox related news in January 2010. We will change the way aviation enthusiasts track flights. Sábado, Dezembro 12, 2009AirNavSystems: Be prepared for great RadarBox related news in January 2010. We will change the way aviation enthusiasts track flights.
- AirNavSystems: 500 users upgraded to RadarBox 3.13 today. Until now the release has been a total success. Upgrade at http://www.airnavsystems.com/radarbox Sexta-feira, Dezembro 11, 2009AirNavSystems: 500 users upgraded to RadarBox 3.13 today. Until now the release has been a total success. Upgrade at http://www.airnavsystems.com/radarbox
- AirNavSystems: Brand New AirNav RadarBox 2010 released. The world's most advanced ADS-B Software.http://bit.ly/8s4UbZ Quarta-feira, Dezembro 9, 2009AirNavSystems: Brand New AirNav RadarBox 2010 released. The world's most advanced ADS-B Software.http://bit.ly/8s4UbZ
- AirNavSystems: AirNav RadarBox 2010 - 3.12 Beta - Released. All details at http://www.airnavsystems.com/forum/index.php?topic=3900.0 Sábado, Novembro 28, 2009AirNavSystems: AirNav RadarBox 2010 - 3.12 Beta - Released. All details at http://www.airnavsystems.com/forum/index.php?topic=3900.0
- AirNavSystems: AirNav RadarBox 3D released on AirNav Systems Beta Testing forum. Sábado, Novembro 28, 2009AirNavSystems: AirNav RadarBox 3D released on AirNav Systems Beta Testing forum.
- AirNavSystems: AirNav RadarBox new version about to be released! The moment everyone has been waiting for is almost there. Terça-feira, Novembro 17, 2009AirNavSystems: AirNav RadarBox new version about to be released! The moment everyone has been waiting for is almost there.
- AirNavSystems: AirNav ShipTrax hardware development continues. Expect the best AIS receiver on the market in 2 months. Quinta-feira, Novembro 12, 2009AirNavSystems: AirNav ShipTrax hardware development continues. Expect the best AIS receiver on the market in 2 months.
- AirNavSystems: Did you know that AirNav RadarBox 3 is 100% compatible with all our competitor's product addons? Check http://www.sbs-resources.com/ Quinta-feira, Novembro 12, 2009AirNavSystems: Did you know that AirNav RadarBox 3 is 100% compatible with all our competitor's product addons? Check http://www.sbs-resources.com/
- AirNavSystems: RadarBox 3.08 software final beta released. We are getting closed to a final non-beta release. Terça-feira, Novembro 10, 2009AirNavSystems: RadarBox 3.08 software final beta released. We are getting closed to a final non-beta release.
- AirNavSystems: Network outage on our servers. We are working hard to solve the situation. Terça-feira, Novembro 10, 2009AirNavSystems: Network outage on our servers. We are working hard to solve the situation.
- AirNavSystems: New Windows 64bit Microsoft Certified drivers now available. Ready for Windows 7 64 bit. Terça-feira, Novembro 10, 2009AirNavSystems: New Windows 64bit Microsoft Certified drivers now available. Ready for Windows 7 64 bit.
- AirNavSystems: Expect amazing ShipTrax news from AirNav Systems during this week. Quinta-feira, Outubro 1, 2009AirNavSystems: Expect amazing ShipTrax news from AirNav Systems during this week.
- AirNavSystems: RadarBox 3.06 Beta released: the most advanced flight tracking software available.
http://bit.ly/2vgc7L Quinta-feira, Outubro 1, 2009AirNavSystems: RadarBox 3.06 Beta released: the most advanced flight tracking software available. http://bit.ly/2vgc7L
- AirNavSystems: RadarBox Real-Time Network Released:
http://bit.ly/15Hv0d Quinta-feira, Outubro 1, 2009AirNavSystems: RadarBox Real-Time Network Released: http://bit.ly/15Hv0d
- AirNavSystems: Expect a mega surprise when we release V3.06 to the public. Something many users have been asking for since RadarBox was released. Sábado, Setembro 26, 2009AirNavSystems: Expect a mega surprise when we release V3.06 to the public. Something many users have been asking for since RadarBox was released.
- AirNavSystems: RadarBox V3.06 about to be released to the general public after 2 months under beta testing. Sábado, Setembro 26, 2009AirNavSystems: RadarBox V3.06 about to be released to the general public after 2 months under beta testing.
