Hi there. Finnaly I managed to go to the airport.
A spotting to re-encounter my friends.
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JetPhotos News
- 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
- Virgin Nigeria gets new name Quinta-feira, Setembro 17, 2009
- FAA orders replacement of Airbus airspeed sensors Quinta-feira, Setembro 3, 2009
- Southwest Airlines reduces flights on 92 routes Terça-feira, Setembro 1, 2009
- American Airlines cutting 921 flight attendant jobs Terça-feira, Setembro 1, 2009
- SkyEurope halts operations, starts bankruptcy proceedings Terça-feira, Setembro 1, 2009
- 787 'will fly by end of year,' Boeing says Quinta-feira, Agosto 27, 2009
Notícias de aviação no Google
- PE quer indemnizações a passageiros em caso de falência de ... - Público.pt Quarta-feira, Novembro 25, 2009
- CCJ autoriza capital estrangeiro na aviação em até 49% - Estadão Quarta-feira, Novembro 25, 2009
- Governo quer aumentar passagens para pagar aviação no Norte - Último Segundo Quarta-feira, Novembro 25, 2009
- Aviação: África acusa Europa - Opção Turismo Quarta-feira, Novembro 25, 2009Aviação: África acusa EuropaOpção TurismoO secretário-geral da Associação das Linhas Aéreas Africanas (AFRAA), Christian Folly-Kossi, acusou a Europa de criar regras que "parecem ter como objectivo ...
- Competitividade na aviação regional ganha diretrizes - Panrotas - Portal de Turismo Terça-feira, Novembro 24, 2009
- História da aviação solar - Correio Braziliense Terça-feira, Novembro 24, 2009História da aviação solarCorreio BrazilienseA aviação solar começou com modelos reduzidos na década de 1970, quando células solares acessíveis apareceram no mercado. ...
- TAP regressa aos lucros no negócio da aviação em 2009 - Jornal de Negócios - Portugal Quarta-feira, Novembro 18, 2009
- EUA determinam troca de software em jatos da Embraer - Zero Hora Terça-feira, Novembro 24, 2009
- Aviação: Três horas de atraso dão direito a indemnização - Expresso Sexta-feira, Novembro 20, 2009
- Países africanos estão reunidos em Maputo para discutir aviação - África 21 Digital Segunda-feira, Novembro 23, 2009
Aviação – Compras, Vendas, Entregas, Acidentes e Incidentes
- Entrega do Airbus da SATA volta a ser adiada Quarta-feira, Novembro 25, 2009O avião Diáspora ainda não foi entregue a SATA.É a segunda vez que o prazo de entrega do avião não é cumprido. Depois da aterrissagem brusca a 4 de agosto no aeroporto de Ponta Delgada, nos Açores, o Airbus foi entregue às oficinas da TAP em Lisboa para manutenção.Após a análise das caixas negras, concluiu-se que o segundo embate no solo excedeu a violência […]desastresaereos@gmail.com (Jorge Tadeu da Silva)
- Estado do RS investe em melhorias para três aeroportos do Interior Quarta-feira, Novembro 25, 2009Obras estimadas em R$ 5,5 milhões serão feitas em Caxias do Sul, Erechim e Passo Fundo.Os aeroportos de Caxias do Sul, Erechim e Passo Fundo começam a receber nos próximos dias investimentos de aproximadamente R$ 5,5 milhões do governo do Estado. Nesta quinta-feira (26), às 10h, o secretário de Infra-Estrutura e Logística, Daniel Andrade, e o diretor do Depa […]desastresaereos@gmail.com (Jorge Tadeu da Silva)
- Companhias aéreas falidas vão ter de pagar aos passageiros Quarta-feira, Novembro 25, 2009Comissão Europeia deve criar lei até Julho de 2010Os deputados no Parlamento Europeu querem que as companhias aéreas que declarem falência paguem uma indenização aos passageiros.Para o efeito, o Parlamento dos 27 instou esta quarta-feira a Comissão Europeia a apresentar, até Julho de 2010, uma proposta legislativa.Os eurodeputados sugerem a criação de um seg […]desastresaereos@gmail.com (Jorge Tadeu da Silva)
- Aeroportos europeus manterão restrições a líquidos na bagagem até 2013 Quarta-feira, Novembro 25, 2009De acordo com o jornal londrino The Guardian, a Comissão Européia estabeleceu novas diretrizes que prevêem que as atuais restrições de líquidos em bagagem de mão de passageiros de avião permaneçam até 2013. Após a data, os aeroportos europeus poderão retirar as limitações assim que instalarem equipamentos de inspeção de líquidos.Já em 2011 serão permitidos o […]desastresaereos@gmail.com (Jorge Tadeu da Silva)
- Governo quer aumentar passagens para pagar aviação no Norte Quarta-feira, Novembro 25, 2009O governo federal quer taxar as passagens aéreas comerciais. O dinheiro resultante do aumento entre 1% e 3% nos bilhetes irá para um fundo que subsidiará as tarifas da região da Amazônia Legal. A proposta da Secretaria de Assuntos Estratégicos da Presidência da República (SAE) e encampada pelo Ministério da Defesa é uma das estratégias para tornar viável o t […]desastresaereos@gmail.com (Jorge Tadeu da Silva)
- Comissão do Senado aprova aumento de cota estrangeira em empresas aéreas Quarta-feira, Novembro 25, 2009Pelo texto, capital estrangeiro poderá chegar a até 49%.Proposta precisa ainda ser analisada pela Câmara dos Deputados.A Comissão de Constituição e Justiça do Senado aprovou nesta quarta-feira (25) um projeto permitindo o aumento da participação estrangeira no setor brasileiro de aviação. A proposta tem caráter terminativo e seguirá direto para votação na Câ […]desastresaereos@gmail.com (Jorge Tadeu da Silva)
- Sete são presos por trazer 300 canários da Itália escondidos em malas Quarta-feira, Novembro 25, 2009Brasileiros foram flagrados no aeroporto de Cumbica na terça.Segundo a PF, 107 aves morreram durante a viagem.Sete pessoas foram presas na tarde de terça-feira (24) no aeroporto de Cumbica, em Guarulhos, na Grande São Paulo, por suspeita de maus tratos a animais. De acordo com a Polícia Federal, elas vinham da Itália e traziam na bagagem quase 300 canários b […]desastresaereos@gmail.com (Jorge Tadeu da Silva)
- Inaugurado o Aeroporto de São Miguel do Araguaia (GO) Quarta-feira, Novembro 25, 2009O governador Alcides Rodrigues inaugurou às 8h30 de hoje o balizamento noturno e o terminal aeroportuário do Aeródromo de São Miguel do Araguaia, em Goiás.As obras receberam investimento de R$ 786,4 mil, trazendo mais conforto aos usuários e possibilitando o funcionamento do local 24 horas por dia. O balizamento estava paralisado desde 2005, mas as obras for […]desastresaereos@gmail.com (Jorge Tadeu da Silva)
- Aeroporto Pinto Martins no Ceará terá investimento de R$ 332 milhões Quarta-feira, Novembro 25, 2009Até agora, a Infraero já gastou R$ 65 milhões com obras de reforma para Copa “Fortaleza será a porta de entrada do povo europeu no país durante o evento e estamos apostando nisso”. Essas palavras são do secretário de Esporte do estado do Ceará, Feruccio Feitosa, que credita o maior trunfo de Fortaleza como sede da Copa 2014 a proximidade com a Europa, Estado […]desastresaereos@gmail.com (Jorge Tadeu da Silva)
- 98,2 milhões de euros para desenvolvimento dos transportes aéreos nos Açores Quarta-feira, Novembro 25, 2009O Plano Regional Anual para 2010 destina 98,2 milhões de euros ao programa de desenvolvimento dos transportes aéreos nos Açores. Desse montante, mais de 98 por cento das verbas têm como destino o financiamento dos projectos de infra-estruturas e equipamentos aeroportuários (73,8 ME) e de serviço público de transporte aéreo inter-ilhas (23 ME), através do pag […]desastresaereos@gmail.com (Jorge Tadeu da Silva)
- Câmara pede a Jobim a lista de passageiros do voo de Lulinha Quarta-feira, Novembro 25, 2009Filho do presidente Lula e 15 amigos pegaram carona em avião da FAB.Deputados aprovaram pedido solicitando os nomes dos acompanhantes.A Comissão de Fiscalização e Controle da Câmara aprovou nesta quarta-feira (25) um requerimento de informação ao Ministério da Defesa para ter acesso à lista com os nomes de 15 amigos do empresário Fábio Luís Lula da Silva, fi […]desastresaereos@gmail.com (Jorge Tadeu da Silva)
- Avião movido a energia solar realiza primeiros testes Quarta-feira, Novembro 25, 2009Primeiro avião pilotado movido a energia solar do mundo, o Solar Impulse, realizou na semana passada uma sessão de testes na Suíça. O projeto, liderado pelo psiquiatra e piloto Bertrand Piccard, conhecido por ter realizado a primeira viagem de balão de volta ao mundo em 1999, tem como objetivo conseguir realizar em 2012 uma volta completa ao redor do globo a […]desastresaereos@gmail.com (Jorge Tadeu da Silva)
- Misteriosa onda de entupimento de privadas atinge aviões de empresa aérea Quarta-feira, Novembro 25, 2009Em um incidente, voo da Cathay Pacific teve de fazer pouso inesperado por causa do problema.Vários voos da companhia aérea Cathay Pacific, de Hong Kong, realizados por aviões Airbus, estão sendo atingidos por uma misteriosa onda de entupimentos das privadas das aeronaves.No mais recente incidente, no dia 17 de novembro, um Airbus da empresa que ia de Riad, n […]desastresaereos@gmail.com (Jorge Tadeu da Silva)
- Avião não voltou para buscar filho de Lula, diz Planalto Quarta-feira, Novembro 25, 2009A assessoria da Presidência da República negou na terça-feira que um dos aviões que servem ao governo federal, o Boeing 737, prefixo 2116, conhecido por Sucatinha, tenha retornado de Brasília a Guarulhos dez minutos antes do horário programado para o pouso e ido mais tarde a Congonhas apenas para apanhar Fábio Luiz Lula da Silva, o Lulinha - filho do preside […]desastresaereos@gmail.com (Jorge Tadeu da Silva)
- Seleção masculina leva susto após pane em voo e é obrigada a voltar para Paris Quarta-feira, Novembro 25, 2009Apenas parte da delegação desembarcou em Guarulhos nesta quarta-feiraA seleção masculina de vôlei terá de adiar por mais um dia a comemoração com seus familiares da conquista do tricampeonato da Copa dos Campeões. A maior parte dos jogadores levou um susto na manhã desta quarta-feira, após uma pane durante o voo que obrigou o retorno do avião para Paris. Ape […]desastresaereos@gmail.com (Jorge Tadeu da Silva)
- Tarifa de voo fica igual, apesar da demanda maior Quarta-feira, Novembro 25, 2009No mercado de transporte aéreo, o consultor de Aviação da empresa Bain & Company, André Castellini, observa que a volta dos passageiros às companhias aéreas, sejam eles voltados a turismo ou negócios, não significou uma melhora nas tarifas na mesma proporção. Somente agora é que a perspectiva de recomposição dos preços das passagens começou a ocorrer.Dad […]desastresaereos@gmail.com (Jorge Tadeu da Silva)
- Rota Bauru-Congonhas vive incerteza Quarta-feira, Novembro 25, 2009Com a possibilidade da Pantanal ser leiloada, usuários estão preocupados com manutenção do serviço na cidadeAeroporto Moussa Tobias (Bauru-Arealva)Considerada uma das mais rentáveis do País, a rota Bauru-Congonhas vive momentos de incerteza, diante da possibilidade de a Pantanal ser liqüidada pela Justiça. Com cerca de 60 processos e dívidas superiores a R$ […]desastresaereos@gmail.com (Jorge Tadeu da Silva)
- Trem de Alta Velocidade será opção para mais de 7 mi de passageiros/ano no trecho Quarta-feira, Novembro 25, 2009Em 2008, 7,3 milhões de pessoas fizeram viagens entre Rio de Janeiro e São Paulo – 4,4 milhões em transporte aéreo –, de acordo com estudo realizado para o planejamento do Trem de Alta Velocidade (Relatório Halcrow/Sinergia).O sistema brasileiro de TAV pode aliviar a demanda na ponte aérea entre as duas metrópoles, na qual o número anual de passageiros dobro […]desastresaereos@gmail.com (Jorge Tadeu da Silva)
- Nepal Airlines assina memorando para aquisição de Airbus A320 e A330 Quarta-feira, Novembro 25, 2009A Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC), companhia aérea nacional do Nepal, está modernizando sua frota internacional com uma A330-200 de corpo largo e uma A320 de corredor único. As novas aeronaves farão voos internacionais para o Japão e darão início a uma inédita conexão de voos diretos entre o Nepal e a Europa. O memorando de entendimento (Memorandum of Under […]desastresaereos@gmail.com (Jorge Tadeu da Silva)
- Sete consórcios vão disputar licitação do 3o. Terminal de Guarulhos Quarta-feira, Novembro 25, 2009Publicado nesta terça (24), o resultado da habilitação da Concorrência Internacional para os projetos de construção do terceiro terminal de passageiros do Aeroporto de São Paulo/Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro (SP). Sete concorrentes vão disputar a licitação que tem referência de R$ 38 milhões.Os consórcios selecionados são: Concremat/ATP/MHA Eng […]desastresaereos@gmail.com (Jorge Tadeu da Silva)
Aircraft News
- PICTURES: G650 takes to the skies Quarta-feira, Novembro 25, 2009Gulfstream's G650 business jet has flown for the first time at the airframer's Savannah, Georgia facility, less than 20 months after the ultra-long-range...
- Emirates looks again at Ku-band as overseas broadband heats up Quarta-feira, Novembro 25, 2009Emirates is taking a serious look at bringing high-speed Internet to passengers, and reveals it is studying whether the business case for a Ku-band satellite-based solution has improved enough to adopt for its fleet. In an exclusive interview with ATI last week in Dubai aboard an Emirates Airbus A380 bound for Toronto, company vice-president for passenger co […]
- FAA snubs NTSB, ALPA requests on Rolls-Royce 777 engine ice directive Quarta-feira, Novembro 25, 2009In a final airworthiness directive (AD) to be published Friday, the FAA has rebuffed efforts by both the Air Line Pilots Association International (ALPA)...
- Stratos close to engine, avionics decisions for personal jet Quarta-feira, Novembro 25, 2009Stratos Aircraft chief Alexander Craig says the company is in the final stages of selecting the avionics
- Israeli industry welcomes F-35 weapons agreement, but demands more Quarta-feira, Novembro 25, 2009Israeli industry officials will continue pushing for a larger role in the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter programme, after winning a key victory...
- Irkut studies flutter potential on MS-21 wing Quarta-feira, Novembro 25, 2009MS-21 prime contractor Irkut is performing windtunnel tests on the wing/engine combination for the new family of aircraft in the 150- to 212-seat range in...
- Airbus to deliver 100 aircraft in China next year Quarta-feira, Novembro 25, 2009Airbus plans to deliver almost 100 aircraft in China next year, following a better-than-expected 2009 in the rapidly growing Chinese market. The A320...
- PICTURE: Qatar accepts first AW139 military helicopter Quarta-feira, Novembro 25, 2009Qatar has accepted its first of 18 AW139 multi-mission helicopters, continuing its air force's equipment transformation ...
- Australia approves first purchase of Joint Strike Fighters Quarta-feira, Novembro 25, 2009Australia has approved the acquisition of an initial batch of 14 Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighters, with its first aircraft due to be delivered...
- Tests done on oxygen bottles to find answers to Qantas blast Quarta-feira, Novembro 25, 2009There is no evidence of there being a systematic safety problem with aircraft oxygen bottles, says Australian investigators.
- PICTURE: A330 tanker refuels two aircraft for the first time Quarta-feira, Novembro 25, 2009Airbus Military's A330-based tanker has for the first time refuelled two fighters simultaneously ...
- Indian air force prepares to launch basic trainer contest Quarta-feira, Novembro 25, 2009India's defence ministry has given its approval for the nation's air force to acquire 75 ab initio trainers as off-the-shelf replacements for its Hindustan...
- NTSB: Both engines of Frontier jet damaged in goose encounter Terça-feira, Novembro 24, 2009US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) officials say both engines of a Frontier Airlines Airbus A319 (N924FR) that hit a half-dozen or more large...
- Arrival of first Lufthansa A380 put back a few weeks Terça-feira, Novembro 24, 2009Delivery of Lufthansa's first Airbus A380 has been put back by a few weeks, but the Star Alliance carrier is unfazed by the postponement. Lufthansa...
- PICTURE: A400M performs first taxi trial Terça-feira, Novembro 24, 2009Airbus Military's A400M transport has undergone its first low-speed taxi trial, reaching up to 20kt during a 90min series of tests ....
- India’s delayed Saras aims for 2011 approval Terça-feira, Novembro 24, 2009National Aerospace Laboratories is gearing up to fly the third Saras twin-turboprop prototype next year and hopes to clinch certification for India's first...
- US Airways defers 54 Airbus deliveries and secures new financing commitments Terça-feira, Novembro 24, 2009US Airways is the latest US carrier to secure financing to weather economic uncertainty while also deferring 54 Airbus narrowbody and widebody deliveries...
- Crashed Italian C-130J confirmed as modified tanker Terça-feira, Novembro 24, 2009The Italian C-130J that crashed with the loss of five lives on 23 November was its first to have been modified as a tanker ...
- PICTURE: Royal Navy King Air trainers arrive in UK for modification Terça-feira, Novembro 24, 2009All four Beechcraft King Air 350ERs to be converted for use as Royal Navy observer trainers have arrived in the UK ...
- HiFire partners plot hypersonic course Terça-feira, Novembro 24, 2009March 2010 could see the second suborbital ballistic flight to test materials survivability, sensors and avionics for the Hypersonic International Flight...
Air Transport News
- EC completes last PBN test flight in the Mint programme Quarta-feira, Novembro 25, 2009An Airbus A321 operated by Swedish carrier Novair completed the last of ten flights today dedicated to testing performance based navigation (PBN) techniques...
- Emirates looks again at Ku-band as overseas broadband heats up Quarta-feira, Novembro 25, 2009Emirates is taking a serious look at bringing high-speed Internet to passengers, and reveals it is studying whether the business case for a Ku-band satellite-based solution has improved enough to adopt for its fleet. In an exclusive interview with ATI last week in Dubai aboard an Emirates Airbus A380 bound for Toronto, company vice-president for passenger co […]
- FAA snubs NTSB, ALPA requests on Rolls-Royce 777 engine ice directive Quarta-feira, Novembro 25, 2009In a final airworthiness directive (AD) to be published Friday, the FAA has rebuffed efforts by both the Air Line Pilots Association International (ALPA)...
- San Diego airport prepares for gate expansion Quarta-feira, Novembro 25, 2009San Diego International airport is preparing to startconstruction of 10 new gates next year as the facility expects its passenger count to nearly double...
- 2009 Airport IT Trends Survey: Analysis Quarta-feira, Novembro 25, 2009Now in its sixth year, the Airport IT Trends Survey 2009 attracted a record 106 responses, giving the views of over 172 airports worldwide.
- Irkut studies flutter potential on MS-21 wing Quarta-feira, Novembro 25, 2009MS-21 prime contractor Irkut is performing windtunnel tests on the wing/engine combination for the new family of aircraft in the 150- to 212-seat range in...
- BMI restructuring culls A330s and threatens 600 jobs Quarta-feira, Novembro 25, 2009Lufthansa's UK carrier BMI is to hand back two of its three Airbus A330s as it cuts nine aircraft from its mainline fleet, part of a restructuring which...
- Airbus to deliver 100 aircraft in China next year Quarta-feira, Novembro 25, 2009Airbus plans to deliver almost 100 aircraft in China next year, following a better-than-expected 2009 in the rapidly growing Chinese market. The A320...
- Airport Special Report: Up for grabs Quarta-feira, Novembro 25, 2009Airlines have for many months been warning of the need for structural changes to their model as the severity of the economic crisis alters the operating landscape. But airports have not been unscathed either and face an equally dynamic period ahead in responding to bothshort-and medium-term challenges
- Airport IT Trends Survey: Self-service switch Quarta-feira, Novembro 25, 2009With more than half of passengers handling their own pre-flight processing, what are the implications for airports and their technology strategies?
- Airport IT Trends 2009 Quarta-feira, Novembro 25, 2009Investment strategies, paperless travel and growth of services to passenger mobile phones are just a few ofthe topics tackled by the latest Airport IT Trends Survey, produced by Airports Council International, Airline Business and SITA
- Tests done on oxygen bottles to find answers to Qantas blast Quarta-feira, Novembro 25, 2009There is no evidence of there being a systematic safety problem with aircraft oxygen bottles, says Australian investigators.
- MAS posts Q3 net loss of 300m ringgit Quarta-feira, Novembro 25, 2009Malaysia Airlines (MAS) posted a net loss of 300 million ringgit ($89 million) in the fiscal third quarter due to fuel derivatives. In the three months...
- AirAsia plans daily flight between Kota Kinabalu and Taipei Quarta-feira, Novembro 25, 2009Malaysian low-cost carrier AirAsia plans to start a daily flight from Kota Kinabalu in east Malaysia to Taipei. It will commence from 15 January and...
- Cathay Pacific's Airbus aircraft plagued by toilet woes Quarta-feira, Novembro 25, 2009Cathay Pacific Airways engineers and Airbus are examining the toilets on the carrier's Airbus A330s and Airbus A340s, after blocked lavatories forced a Hong...
- Changi Airport reduces airline rebates following signs of recovery Quarta-feira, Novembro 25, 2009(Changes sentence three to specify that the two-year period started in July). Changi Airport Group is reducing the rebates that it gives to airlines...
- China Eastern, Shanghai Airlines merger to be completed by year-end Quarta-feira, Novembro 25, 2009China Eastern Airlines will complete its merger by year-end with Shanghai Airlines and, in a separate development, the carrier's chairman has revived the...
- Air India aims to cut costs by 15bn rupees Quarta-feira, Novembro 25, 2009Air India's parent, the National Aviation Company of India, is targeting to cut costs by 15 billion rupees (S$325 million), says civil aviation minister...
- New Chinese cargo carrier Shunfeng applies for AOC Quarta-feira, Novembro 25, 2009A new Chinese cargo start-up is set to begin operations soon from Shenzhen International Airport. Shunfeng Airways has finished its preparations and...
- Australia's Rex posts 23% fall in profit in fiscal Q1 Quarta-feira, Novembro 25, 2009Australia's largest independent regional carrier Regional Express (Rex) has posted a 23% decline in net profit for the first fiscal quarter. For the...
Airline Business News
- Is the tunnel end in sight for Asia? Quarta-feira, Novembro 25, 2009Asian carriers are sounding cautious notes of optimism on improving economic signs in the region. Butlosses continued in the second quarter and the pressure mounts for Japan's struggling airlines
- AirAsia plans daily flight between Kota Kinabalu and Taipei Quarta-feira, Novembro 25, 2009Malaysian low-cost carrier AirAsia plans to start a daily flight from Kota Kinabalu in east Malaysia to Taipei. It will commence from 15 January and...
- INTERVIEW: Air China chairman Kong Dong Terça-feira, Novembro 24, 2009Air China chairman Kong Dong is aiming to tap China's vast potential, heading an ambitious drive to position his carrier among the top 10 airlines worldwide within the next six years If China's population, economic strength and growing international prominence are any gauge, in a few years it will have one of the world's most lucrative airline […]
- JAL secures emergency loan from government bank Terça-feira, Novembro 24, 2009The government-linked Development Bank of Japan (DBJ) has provided Japan Airlines (JAL) with emergency funds to help it avoid operational disruptions while...
- EVA Air RPKs up 2.7% in October Terça-feira, Novembro 24, 2009Taiwan's EVA Air saw October RPKs rise 2.7% year-on-year while capacity, as measured by ASKs, rose 4.7%. EVA carried 511,210 passengers in October,...
- Market Outlook: Load factor limitations Segunda-feira, Novembro 23, 2009Chris Tarry stresses that load factors are only a measure of capacity utilisation.
- US airline 3Q analysis: Skating along the bottom Segunda-feira, Novembro 23, 2009US carrier 3Q results offer faint signs they could be crawling out from one of the strongest revenue troughs in history
- Thai saves 10.3bn baht on non-fuel expenses Segunda-feira, Novembro 23, 2009Thai Airways International has saved 10.3 billion Thai baht ($310 million) on non-fuel expenses in the first three quarters of this year, as the airline...
- AirAsia posts Q3 profit of 130m ringgit Segunda-feira, Novembro 23, 2009Malaysian low-cost carrier AirAsia posted a 130.1 million ringgit ($38 million) net profit for the three months ending 30 September thanks to an increase...
- AirAsia exploring listings in Thailand, Indonesia Sexta-feira, Novembro 20, 2009The AirAsia group is looking at the possibility of stock market listings in Thailand and Indonesia, though plans are only at an exploratory stage. A...
- AAPA 09: Tiger Airways chief says low-cost model vindicated Sexta-feira, Novembro 20, 2009Low cost carriers are an inevitable part of the airline industry that needs to be taken seriously by the full service carriers, says Tiger Group CEO Tony...
- AAPA09: AAPA chief says governments will hinder airline recovery Sexta-feira, Novembro 20, 2009Restrictive government policies will impede recovery in the airline industry, says Association of Asia Pacific Airlines director general Andrew Herdman. "In...
- Japan's Tokyu Group reportedly keen to limit JAL exposure Quinta-feira, Novembro 19, 2009Japanese railroad and real estate conglomerate Tokyu Group is reportedly looking to sell at least some of its shares in troubled Japan Airlines (JAL). Tokyu...
- Australia's Skywest hopes to list on ASX in December Quarta-feira, Novembro 18, 2009Western Australian carrier Skywest Airlines is hoping it can list on the Australian stock exchange (ASX) early next month. Skywest is already listed...
- JAL turns to mediator to try and reach deal with creditors Sexta-feira, Novembro 13, 2009Financially troubled flag carrier Japan Airlines (JAL) has applied to have formal mediation with its banks in an effort to reach an agreement on payment...
- Govt calls on Air India to slash costs Sexta-feira, Novembro 13, 2009The Indian Government is considering an infusion of equity into Air India, but only if the loss-making carrier saves 20 billion rupees ($430 million) this...
- Vietnam Airlines aims to purchase four Airbus A380s Sexta-feira, Novembro 13, 2009Vietnam Airlines has signed an agreement with Airbus to purchase four Airbus A380s, and plans to fly the double-deck jets on new services to the USA. The...
- Garuda looks to buy back two tranches of debt Sexta-feira, Novembro 13, 2009Garuda Indonesia, in an effort to restructure its debt, is offering to buy out holders of two tranches of floating rate notes at a discount. Garuda...
- Air India reports annual net loss of $1.2 billion Quinta-feira, Novembro 12, 2009Air India has posted a net loss of 56 billion rupees ($1.2 billion) for the fiscal year ending 31 March 2009 after it was hit by the economic downturn and...
- Thai's new president unveils four-year turnaround plan Quinta-feira, Novembro 12, 2009Thai Airways International's newly appointed president has outlined details about the carrier's financial turnaround effort that includes a new fleet plan...
Helicopters News
- PICTURE: Qatar accepts first AW139 military helicopter Quarta-feira, Novembro 25, 2009Qatar has accepted its first of 18 AW139 multi-mission helicopters, continuing its air force's equipment transformation ...
- Fresh delays hit Dutch Chinook, airlift projects Quarta-feira, Novembro 25, 2009The Netherlands' acquisition of six Boeing CH-47F Chinook transport helicopters has encountered a six-month delay, with its first aircraft now scheduled...
- Flightglobal launches 2nd annual Webbies 2009 with two new categories Terça-feira, Novembro 24, 2009Flightglobal has launched the Webbies 2009 - Flightglobal Aviation Web Awards - now in its second year, with two brand new categories. The Flightglobal Aviation Web Awards follows ...
- Iraq seeks light, medium utility helicopter deals worth $1.2bn Segunda-feira, Novembro 23, 2009Iraq wants to buy 27 new military utility helicopters, with six models under consideration ...
- Eurocopter lightning test results verify finite element analysis Segunda-feira, Novembro 23, 2009Lightning strike tests at Eurocopter's Donauwörth facility have verified finite element analysis accuracy for carbonfibre structure current flow simulation,...
- Afghans receive clutch of four Mi-17s Sexta-feira, Novembro 20, 2009The US Navy has delivered four new Mi-17s to the Afghan National Army Air Corps; the “first new helicopters Afghanistan has ever received" ...
- Dubai 09: Eurocopter Tiger makes Dubai air show debut Terça-feira, Novembro 17, 2009The Eurocopter Tiger is making its belated debut in the Gulf region with a series of flying displays at the show this week.
- PICTURES: UK's first Merlin helicopter arrives in Afghanistan Segunda-feira, Novembro 16, 2009The Royal Air Force has deployed its first AW101 Merlin HC3 transport helicopter to support operations in Afghanistan ...
- Flight International cover competition 2009 Segunda-feira, Novembro 16, 2009Last year's winner was Begemont's spectacular image of a Russian air force Sukhoi Su-27 (top left) while the 2007 cover competition champion was boxer 03's...
- PICTURES: AgustaWestland's AW149 makes flight debut Segunda-feira, Novembro 16, 2009AgustaWestland has performed the 20min first flight of its prototype AW149 medium twin helicopter ...
- Dubai 09: Falcon Aviation takes more Bell 412EPs Segunda-feira, Novembro 16, 2009Abu Dhabi helicopter and business jet charter operator Falcon Aviation Services has taken delivery of its latest two Bell 412EPs. The handover - made at...
- Dubai 09: Lebanon reveals improvised Huey bomber Domingo, Novembro 15, 2009Lebanon's air force officials on Saturday revealed how they had made a desperate modification to a Bell UH-1 Huey to drop bombs amid a bloody war against...
- Dubai 09: Lynx Wildcat makes first flight Domingo, Novembro 15, 2009The UK armed forces' new Lynx Wildcat helicopter made its first flight on 12 November, with the programme milestone to boost AgustaWestland's marketing efforts...
- Dubai 2009: Aerocopter deal signals first UAE aircraft assembly line Domingo, Novembro 15, 2009The United Arab Emirates is set for its first aircraft manufacturing deal following the acquisition of a small Ukrainian helicopter company by Dubai-based...
- Dubai 09 PICTURES: Design Q unveils luxury heliport concept Sábado, Novembro 14, 2009A futuristic-looking heliport design that could transform VIP travel around the Middle East has been unveiled by international design consultancy Design...
- UK investigates cause of non-fatal Merlin helicopter crash Sexta-feira, Novembro 13, 2009The RAF is investigating the cause of a 9 November Merlin HC3 helicopter crash in USA which injured three people ...
- PICTURES: Lynx Wildcat makes first flight, with AW149 also poised for debut Sexta-feira, Novembro 13, 2009AgustaWestland has conducted the on-time first flight of its Lynx Wildcat/AW159 multirole helicopter, just days before the Dubai air show ...
- Italian navy accepts stepped approach to NH90 service entry Sexta-feira, Novembro 13, 2009The Italian navy has followed other customers for NH Industries' NH90 helicopter by accepting a stepped approach for operating the NFH naval variant.
- Israel drops interest in V-22, eyes CH-53K evaluation Quinta-feira, Novembro 12, 2009The Israeli air force has abandoned its evaluation of the Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey and is instead showing interest in the capabilities of Sikorsky's developmental...
- Australia says two candidates remain for Seahawk replacement Terça-feira, Novembro 3, 2009The MH-60R and NH90 both remain as potential replacements for the Royal Australian Navy's S-70B-2 Seahawk fleet ...
Maintenance News
- Flightglobal launches 2nd annual Webbies 2009 with two new categories Terça-feira, Novembro 24, 2009Flightglobal has launched the Webbies 2009 - Flightglobal Aviation Web Awards - now in its second year, with two brand new categories. The Flightglobal Aviation Web Awards follows ...
- Business briefs Segunda-feira, Novembro 23, 2009India's first special economic zone catering exclusively for the aerospace sector has opened...
- Indonesia's Lion to have MRO hangar at Surabaya in Q1 Segunda-feira, Novembro 23, 2009Indonesia's largest privately-owned carrier Lion Air is proceeding with plans to establish a maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) firm at Surabaya's Juanda...
- Garuda's GMF to have IPO Segunda-feira, Novembro 23, 2009Garuda Indonesia plans to let its maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) firm GMF AeroAsia have an initial public offering. GMF AeroAsia will be having...
- DUBAI 09: Honeywell signs deals with Garuda, Kingfisher Sexta-feira, Novembro 20, 2009Honeywell has secured a deal to provide Garuda Indonesia with weather radar for 25 Boeing 737-800 aircraft, as well as an avionics and APU contract with...
- Dunlop Tyres opens distribution, retread facility in China Sexta-feira, Novembro 20, 2009UK-based Dunlop Aircraft Tyres has opened a retread and distribution facility in Jinjiang, located in China's Fujian province between Hong Kong and Shanghai. The...
- FAA codifies “cooling off” rule for former inspectors Quinta-feira, Novembro 19, 2009The US FAA is proposing formal rules that would prevent airlines and fractional ownership programs from hiring former air safety inspectors (ASIs) or their...
- Dubai 09: SR Technics to open airframe maintenance facility in Malta, months after shutting Dublin Quinta-feira, Novembro 19, 2009Months after shutting its loss-making Dublin subsidiary with the loss of more than 1,000 jobs, SR...
- Dubai 09: Bombardier to stock commercial aircraft parts in Dubai Quarta-feira, Novembro 18, 2009Bombardier has unveiled plans to extend its Dubai parts depot to cover commercial aircraft. The manufacturer announced at the show yesterday that the...
- Dubai 09: LHT and Oman Air sign letter of intent for maintenance venture Quarta-feira, Novembro 18, 2009Lufthansa Technik (LHT) and Oman Air signed a letter of intent at the show yesterday to form a maintenance joint venture at Muscat international airport. The...
- Taiwan's CAL opens test cell for larger engines Quarta-feira, Novembro 18, 2009Taiwan's China Airlines (CAL) has started operating a new engine test cell facility. "The 120,000lb jet engine test cell facility" at Taipei's Taoyuan...
- ST Aerospace changing the names of six businesses Quarta-feira, Novembro 18, 2009ST Aerospace is changing the name of some of its subsidiaries, in keeping with the ST Aerospace branding. ST Aviation Services is changing its name...
- Dubai 09: JorAMCo secures MRO work from Thomas Cook and Turkey's Tailwind Terça-feira, Novembro 17, 2009JorAMCo (stand E220) signed at the show maintenance agreements with UK charter carrier Thomas Cook and Turkey's Tailwind Airlines. The Jordanian aircraft...
- Dubai 09: Royal Jet to open maintenance facility Terça-feira, Novembro 17, 2009Executive charter company Royal Jet is to open a maintenance facility big enough for a Boeing Business Jet next to its private terminal at Abu Dhabi's international...
- Dubai 09: Air Austral picks Sabena Technics for 737 MRO Terça-feira, Novembro 17, 2009Reunion-based carrier Air Austral has sealed a support agreement with maintenance firm Sabena Technics covering its Boeing 737 fleet. The five-year...
- Maintenance monolith moves in on Malpensa Terça-feira, Novembro 17, 2009Lufthansa Technik has moved into Milan with plans to expand as Alitalia scales down its presence at Malpensa airport
- Flight International cover competition 2009 Segunda-feira, Novembro 16, 2009Last year's winner was Begemont's spectacular image of a Russian air force Sukhoi Su-27 (top left) while the 2007 cover competition champion was boxer 03's...
- Ameco Beijing to work on PW4000 thrust reversers Segunda-feira, Novembro 16, 2009Ameco Beijing is hoping Air China and Air China Cargo will grant it more engine work now that the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) firm is adding more...
- Dubai 09: Safran signs two deals with UAE's Baynuna Segunda-feira, Novembro 16, 2009French aerospace firm Safran has signed two partnership deals with the United Arab Emirates' Baynuna Group. The Snecbat Engine Technologies joint venture...
- Dubai 09: India's Air Works targets international MRO market Sábado, Novembro 14, 2009Maintenance, repair and overhaul firm Air Works is promoting India as a base for international airlines, including those from the nearby Middle East, after...
Airlines News
- Emirates looks again at Ku-band as overseas broadband heats up Quarta-feira, Novembro 25, 2009Emirates is taking a serious look at bringing high-speed Internet to passengers, and reveals it is studying whether the business case for a Ku-band satellite-based solution has improved enough to adopt for its fleet. In an exclusive interview with ATI last week in Dubai aboard an Emirates Airbus A380 bound for Toronto, company vice-president for passenger co […]
- Nobles confirms talks with Indigo Partners Quarta-feira, Novembro 25, 2009The Jamaican government continues to negotiate with US investment firms Indigo Partners and Oaktree Capital over the sale of state-owned Air Jamaica, airline...
- FAA snubs NTSB, ALPA requests on Rolls-Royce 777 engine ice directive Quarta-feira, Novembro 25, 2009In a final airworthiness directive (AD) to be published Friday, the FAA has rebuffed efforts by both the Air Line Pilots Association International (ALPA)...
- In a spin over immunity pacts Quarta-feira, Novembro 25, 2009As airlines ratchet up their moves for antitrust immunity with increasingly ambitious and global tie-ups, which side of the argument regulators will fall on remains a complicated picture
- Europe's low-cost carriers on the front foot Quarta-feira, Novembro 25, 2009While European network carriers restructureand combat losses, their low-cost rivals are posting modest profits
- Is the tunnel end in sight for Asia? Quarta-feira, Novembro 25, 2009Asian carriers are sounding cautious notes of optimism on improving economic signs in the region. Butlosses continued in the second quarter and the pressure mounts for Japan's struggling airlines
- 2009 Airport IT Trends Survey: Analysis Quarta-feira, Novembro 25, 2009Now in its sixth year, the Airport IT Trends Survey 2009 attracted a record 106 responses, giving the views of over 172 airports worldwide.
- BMI restructuring culls A330s and threatens 600 jobs Quarta-feira, Novembro 25, 2009Lufthansa's UK carrier BMI is to hand back two of its three Airbus A330s as it cuts nine aircraft from its mainline fleet, part of a restructuring which...
- Airport Special Report: Up for grabs Quarta-feira, Novembro 25, 2009Airlines have for many months been warning of the need for structural changes to their model as the severity of the economic crisis alters the operating landscape. But airports have not been unscathed either and face an equally dynamic period ahead in responding to bothshort-and medium-term challenges
- Airport IT Trends Survey: Self-service switch Quarta-feira, Novembro 25, 2009With more than half of passengers handling their own pre-flight processing, what are the implications for airports and their technology strategies?
- Airport IT Trends 2009 Quarta-feira, Novembro 25, 2009Investment strategies, paperless travel and growth of services to passenger mobile phones are just a few ofthe topics tackled by the latest Airport IT Trends Survey, produced by Airports Council International, Airline Business and SITA
- Tests done on oxygen bottles to find answers to Qantas blast Quarta-feira, Novembro 25, 2009There is no evidence of there being a systematic safety problem with aircraft oxygen bottles, says Australian investigators.
- Carriers vie for Kuwait supremacy Quarta-feira, Novembro 25, 2009Three vastly different airlines are battling to control Kuwait's dynamic and fast growing airline market
- MAS posts Q3 net loss of 300m ringgit Quarta-feira, Novembro 25, 2009Malaysia Airlines (MAS) posted a net loss of 300 million ringgit ($89 million) in the fiscal third quarter due to fuel derivatives. In the three months...
- AirTran steps up Milwaukee attack Quarta-feira, Novembro 25, 2009By teaming up with SkyWest, the US low-cost carrier is able to target smaller markets at its Milwaukee focus city
- AirAsia plans daily flight between Kota Kinabalu and Taipei Quarta-feira, Novembro 25, 2009Malaysian low-cost carrier AirAsia plans to start a daily flight from Kota Kinabalu in east Malaysia to Taipei. It will commence from 15 January and...
- Cathay Pacific's Airbus aircraft plagued by toilet woes Quarta-feira, Novembro 25, 2009Cathay Pacific Airways engineers and Airbus are examining the toilets on the carrier's Airbus A330s and Airbus A340s, after blocked lavatories forced a Hong...
- China Eastern, Shanghai Airlines merger to be completed by year-end Quarta-feira, Novembro 25, 2009China Eastern Airlines will complete its merger by year-end with Shanghai Airlines and, in a separate development, the carrier's chairman has revived the...
- Air India aims to cut costs by 15bn rupees Quarta-feira, Novembro 25, 2009Air India's parent, the National Aviation Company of India, is targeting to cut costs by 15 billion rupees (S$325 million), says civil aviation minister...
- New Chinese cargo carrier Shunfeng applies for AOC Quarta-feira, Novembro 25, 2009A new Chinese cargo start-up is set to begin operations soon from Shenzhen International Airport. Shunfeng Airways has finished its preparations and...
AirNav Systems Twitter news
- 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.
- AirNavSystems: ShipTrax development continues. Centralized database with Ship Information for more than 5000 ships deployed. Sábado, Setembro 26, 2009AirNavSystems: ShipTrax development continues. Centralized database with Ship Information for more than 5000 ships deployed.
- AirNavSystems: AirNav FS Live Traffic: new version to be released before Christmas. You will be able to fly in real-time with real traffic worldwide. Sábado, Setembro 26, 2009AirNavSystems: AirNav FS Live Traffic: new version to be released before Christmas. You will be able to fly in real-time with real traffic worldwide.
- AirNavSystems: RadarBox V3.05 released to beta testers only. We are getting closer to a final beta public release. Segunda-feira, Setembro 21, 2009AirNavSystems: RadarBox V3.05 released to beta testers only. We are getting closer to a final beta public release.
- AirNavSystems: heathrowcam.net : we have revised the way flight details are shown. Check it now. Segunda-feira, Setembro 21, 2009AirNavSystems: heathrowcam.net : we have revised the way flight details are shown. Check it now.
- AirNavSystems: http://www.Heathrowcam.net: now with a new London based server and real-time flight details. Powered by AirNav RadarBox. Domingo, Setembro 13, 2009AirNavSystems: http://www.Heathrowcam.net: now with a new London based server and real-time flight details. Powered by AirNav RadarBox.
- AirNavSystems: Breaking News: AirNav RadarBox 3D to be Released in November!
http://bit.ly/fTYIH Sexta-feira, Setembro 4, 2009AirNavSystems: Breaking News: AirNav RadarBox 3D to be Released in November! http://bit.ly/fTYIH
- AirNavSystems: AirNav RadarBox 3.02 Beta released to beta testers today. Segunda-feira, Agosto 24, 2009AirNavSystems: AirNav RadarBox 3.02 Beta released to beta testers today.
- AirNavSystems: Help! More translators wanted! Check: http://bit.ly/15Aejg Quinta-feira, Agosto 6, 2009AirNavSystems: Help! More translators wanted! Check: http://bit.ly/15Aejg
- AirNavSystems: We did some maintenance work on our RadarBox Network Server today. Report any issues to our support at support@airnavsystem.com Sexta-feira, Julho 31, 2009AirNavSystems: We did some maintenance work on our RadarBox Network Server today. Report any issues to our support at support@airnavsystem.com
