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Rolls-Royce welcomes Kuwait Airways selection of A350 aircraft.
Rolls-Royce today welcomed a decision by Kuwait Airways to order ten Airbus A350-900 aircraft, which are powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines. The new A350s will be the first Trent-powered aircraft to go into service with the airline. Bruce Blythe, Rolls-Royce, Senior Vice President Customers – Civil Large Engines, said: “This decision marks a new era in our relationship with Kuwait…
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United Airlines Flies Children to the “North Pole” for Holiday Fantasy Flights.
Employees transform airports into winter wonderland experiences for kids in need CHICAGO, Dec. 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — For the twentieth year, United Airlines employees are making the holidays a little brighter by hosting Fantasy Flights to the “North Pole” for children facing illness or living in underserved communities. During these events – which kicked off at many airports this past…
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UK CENTRE STONE-LAYING LAUNCHES EUROPEAN SPACE CELEBRATIONS.
The first stones of ESA’s new establishment in the UK were laid in a ceremony today by Director General Jean-Jacques Dordain, UK Minister of Universities and Science David Willets and the first ESA Director General, Roy Gibson. While placing one of the stones in a sculpture that will later grace the establishment’s courtyard, Mr Dordain…
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DELTA PARTNERS WITH 20TH CENTURY FOX FOR UPCOMING FILM “THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY”.
DELTA CUSTOMERS GET EXCLUSIVE SNEAK PEEK, CHANCE TO WIN SKYMILES. Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) and 20th Century Fox will offer Delta customers an exclusive six-minute sneak peek of the film, “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty,” prior to its premiere in theaters Dec. 25, 2013, as well as a chance to win SkyMiles. Starring and directed…
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American Airlines – new plane smell.
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US Airways to Join oneworld on March 31, 2014.
US Airways will join oneworld® with effect from March 31, 2014, following completion today of its merger with alliance founding member American Airlines. All its regional affiliates, operating under the US Airways Express brand, will also transition to oneworld at the same time. Their entry into oneworld with effect from the first flights on March 31, 2014 will…
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Aeroflot Gets “Brand Awards” as Best Company for Business Travelers.
Aeroflot was named the winner of «Brand Awards» in the nomination «The Best Company for Business Travelers». Fashion Events Agency held the 6th annual awards ceremony «Brand Awards 2013» where the most outstanding companies of premium segment were distinguished and the best brands in various industry sectors were selected. Aeroflot was represented by Deputy General Director for Strategy and Alliances…
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Air Travel Maintains Strong Growth.
Geneva – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for October showing a moderate acceleration of the robust demand trend of the last few months. Total revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs) rose 6.6% compared to October 2012, an improvement over the September increase of 5.2%. A capacity increase of 6.5% meant…
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Boeing and Saab Sign Joint Development Agreement on T-X Family of Systems Training Competition.
Team to provide a new, purpose-built aircraft for offer to the US Air Force. Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Saab AB [Stockholm: SAABB] have signed a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) to jointly develop and build a new advanced, cost-efficient T-X Family of Systems training solution for the upcoming competition to replace the U.S. Air Force’s aging…
