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Germany completes the integration of civil and military air traffic management in its airspace
As from today, air traffic controllers at EUROCONTROL’s Maastricht Upper Area Control Centre (MUAC) will be providing integrated civil and military air navigation services in the Hannover Upper Information Region (UIR) – the upper airspace (above 24,500 feet) of the north-west of Germany. The overarching objectives of the integration are to improve the air traffic…
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Boeing, Travel Service Finalize Order for Five Additional 737 MAXs
Boeing (NYSE: BA) and Travel Service, the Czech airline company that operates scheduled flights under the SmartWings brand, has finalized an order for five 737 8 MAX airplanes, valued at $550 million at current list prices. Travel Service previously placed an order for three 737 MAXs at the Paris Air Show in 2013 and currently…
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Air Canada Stock Outperforms all North American Airline Peers in 2016
Air Canada provided a review of 2016 highlights as it prepares to celebrate its 80th anniversary year in 2017. “We had a highly satisfying year in 2016 on many fronts and at the start of this new year, in which we celebrate both Air Canada’s 80th anniversary and Canada’s 150th, I would like to thank…
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New look for the Premium Economy comfort kit!
Since January 2017, Air France has been offering its Premium Economy customers a brand new travel kit on board long-haul flights. This new model aims to reflect the image of the Premium Economy cabin, with a relaxed, chic and dynamic design. Available in a choice of two colours, the new comfort kit highlights the accent,…
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Rockwell Collins expands airport passenger processing offering with acquisition of Pulse.Aero
Rockwell Collins (NYSE: COL) has acquired Pulse.Aero Limited, a UK-based company specializing in self-service bag drop solutions and airline applications, to enhance the company’s passenger processing services for airports and airlines. This acquisition further expands Rockwell Collins’ Information Management Services strategy to enable the connected aviation ecosystem. “As passengers seek to take more control of…
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Pilatus Sells 21 PC-21s, Including 17 for the French Air Force
Pilatus Aircraft Ltd is delighted to announce the signing of three PC-21 fleet orders by end of December 2016, for a total of 21 PC-21s, of which 17 are for the French Air Force and two each for the Royal Jordanian Air Force and QinetiQ, a British company which operates the “Empire Test Pilots’ School“.…
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Hong Kong Airlines to Launch Daily Service to Vancouver, Canada
Commencing on 30 June 2017, Hong Kong Airlines, an internationally-acclaimed full-service airline, will operate daily direct flight between Hong Kong and Vancouver by Airbus A330 aircraft. Canada is celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2017, fly to Canada to join the nation-wide festivals with Hong Kong Airlines at HK$3,700* up. Long accredited one of the world’s…
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Leonardo: successful first flight for the new Aermacchi M-345
• The M-345 is the latest-generation basic jet trainer from Leonardo • The aircraft met the expectations while showing excellent performance • Tests will be completed within 2017 The prototype of the new Aermacchi M-345HET (High Efficiency Trainer) two-seat basic jet trainer has successfully completed its first flight from Venegono Superiore airfield (Varese, Italy)…
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Ethiopian Marks Annual Christmas Party Day with Orphans
Ethiopian Airlines colorfully marked orphan children’s Christmas party on December 31, 2016 at its headquarters, providing the children drawn from fourteen humanitarian organizations with giveaway items and entertaining them with lively artistic performances. Present at the celebration were ET management staff, orphan children and parents from fourteen NGO’s, Ethiopian Brand Ambassador, Hanna Godefa and employees…
