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Airbus predicts Nordic carriers require over 420 aircraft worth US$38.6bn.
Growth and replacement needs for more eco-efficient aircraft. According to the latest Airbus Global Market Forecast (GMF), Nordic airlines are predicted to require 424 new passenger aircraft between 2011 and 2030 with a value of US$ 38.6 billion. These new aircraft deliveries will be dominated by single-aisles (365), such as Airbus’ modern A320 Family. Airbus…
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Hamilton Sundstrand Rocketdyne to Power ‘Curiosity’ Rover on Mars.
When the Mars Science Laboratory embarks on its voyage to Mars on Nov. 25, Hamilton Sundstrand Rocketdyne products will be onboard to make the mission possible. Curiosity, about the size of a Mini Cooper and four times heavier than current Mars rovers Spirit and Opportunity, will be powered by Hamilton Sundstrand Rocketdyne’s Multi-Mission Radioisotope Thermoelectric…
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Axe The Tax
our leading airline chief executives are calling on George Osborne to axe Air Passenger Duty arguing that its negative impact on the UK economy is outweighing any benefit from the revenue raised. In a letter to the Chancellor, Carolyn McCall from easyJet, Willie Walsh from IAG the parent company of British Airways , Michael O’Leary…
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CAA – GA safety partnership launched.
A new initiative has been launched to address general aviation safety issues. The project, jointly instigated by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and the main general aviation and sports and recreational membership associations, aims to develop a partnership through which safety can be continuously improved. The move follows the publication of the CAA’s overall…
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Grupo SATA establishes partnership with second largest canadian airline, Westjet, with new lower fares to all canadian provinces
As part of its strategy of reinforcing its position in the expat market, SATA has signed an interline agreement with WestJet, the second largest Canadian airline. With the signing of this Interline Electronic Ticketing Agreement (IETA), SATA Internacional can issue tickets for WestJet flights and vice‐versa, allowing passengers to travel from anywhere in Canada with…
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TAP launches new iPad app.
TAP has launched a new iPad app with all the features and functions previously available for the iPhone. These include booking information, registering for the Victoria Programme and viewing miles statement, the ability to claim any missing miles, check flight schedules, plus arrivals and departures. There are also some new features and functions such as…
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Duncan Aviation Develops Roll-Around Hawker Landing Gear
Duncan Aviation has developed new, roll-around Hawker landing gear, adding them to its arsenal of Hawker services. The gear will allow aircraft to be moved through all phases of maintenance at the same time the aircraft’s landing gear is being overhauled at a Duncan Aviation facility. The result is the customer experiencing a reduced downtime…
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ATCO Regulation’ marks a new era of harmonised air traffic controller licensing in Europe.
Today marks the entry into force of new European rules for the licensing and medical certification of Air Traffic Controllers (ATCO). Commission Regulation (EU) No 805 / 2011 creates uniform requirements and mandates the Europe-wide recognition of all air traffic controller licenses, associated ratings, language endorsements and medical certificates. Upon the request of the Council…
