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Air Niugini welcomes arrival of brand new Q400 Nextgen aircraft
July 27, 2010 · Leave a Comment
National airline, Air Niugini have welcomed the arrival of its first brand new Q400 Next Generation aircraft to Port Moresby and Papua New Guinea. The aircraft under the registration P2-PXU, resplendent in Air Niugini’s new livery featuring a magnificent plumed bird of paradise arrived to a traditional wash down ceremony as it taxied into Jacksons airport. A water cannon spray arch was unleashed by the Fire Trucks, saluting the arrival of the aircraft. On arrival to welcome the new aircraft was Public Enterprise Minister, Hon. Arthur Somare, Air Niugini Board & Management, representatives... [Read the full story]
Airport
Gulf Centre for Aviation Studies receives certification from General Civil Aviation Authority
June 30, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Upon the recommendation of H. E. Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Director General of GCAA, the Department of Aviation Security & Infrastructure in the General Civil Aviation Authority awarded yesterday the Gulf Centre for Aviation Studies (GCAS) the certification to its facilities in Al Bateen Executive Airport to provide civil aviation security courses, in line with the training guidelines legislated by the Civil Aviation Law of the United Arab Emirates. By attaining this certification, GCAS – a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Airports Company – will be delivering specialized training programs in the... [Read the full story]
Aircraft
Video: Middle East airlines continue aircraft spending spree
July 26, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Middle Eastern airlines have been spending big at the Farnborough Air Show to expand their fleet as passenger numbers in the region continue to grow. But is the growth sustainable? The BBC speak with Qatar Airways as they increase their order book and look at growing passenger air traffic between east and west. Airlines including Etihad, Emirates and Qatar have placed large aircraft orders for their fleets and Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner has been a popular choice. It was also the Dreamliner’s first visit to Europe. Qatar Airways also brought along one of its new Boeing 777 aircraft. With all... [Read the full story]
Cargo
Air Transport Services Group purchase three Boeing 767-300 aircraft
June 23, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Air Transport Services Group has said this week that its Cargo Aircraft Management (CAM) subsidiary has committed to purchase three Boeing 767-300 series extended-range aircraft from Qantas Airways and anticipates to take delivery in the third quarter. ATSG announced on May 10, 2010, that CAM had executed a letter of intent for the purchase of the passenger-configured aircraft. All three are Boeing 767-338ER aircraft, equipped with General Electric CF6-80C2-B6 engines. When converted into standard freighters, they are expected to have a range of approximately 3,255 nautical miles, and a maximum... [Read the full story]
Travel
KLM to increase flights to Tokyo
July 9, 2010 · Leave a Comment
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will strengthen its position in the Japanese market by operating three additional flights a week between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and Tokyo Narita International Airport from November. This raises the total number of Amsterdam-Tokyo flights to ten a week. In so doing, KLM not only strengthens the longstanding ties between the Netherlands and Japan, but also meets demand driven by the many Japanese companies operating in the Netherlands. The three new flights will be operated using Boeing 747-400 Combi equipment, seating 275 passengers and carrying 35 tonnes of cargo.... [Read the full story]
Space
Space Shuttle Atlantis returns home after its final planned mission
May 26, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Space shuttle Atlantis and six astronauts ended a 12-day journey of more than 4.8 million miles with an 8:48 a.m. EDT landing Wednesday at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The third of five shuttle missions planned for 2010, this was the last scheduled flight for Atlantis. The mission, designated STS-132, delivered the Russian-built Mini Research Module-1 to the International Space Station. Also known as Rassvet (“dawn” in Russian), the module provides additional storage space and a new docking port for Russian Soyuz and Progress spacecraft. Ken Ham commanded the flight... [Read the full story]
Airline
Air Niugini welcomes arrival of brand new Q400 Nextgen aircraft
National airline, Air Niugini have welcomed the arrival of its first brand new Q400 Next Generation aircraft to Port Moresby and Papua New Guinea. The aircraft under the registration P2-PXU, resplendent in Air Niugini’s new livery featuring a magnificent plumed bird of paradise arrived to a traditional wash down...
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Austrian Airlines to add Boeing Maintenance Tool on 777, 767 and 737 Jetliners
Boeing and Austrian Airlines today announced that the two companies have finalized an agreement to enhance maintenance efficiency on Austrian 777-200ERs, 767-300ERs and Next-Generation 737s with the Boeing Maintenance Performance Toolbox. Toolbox will allow the airline to improve its dispatch reliability through the...
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Low cost airline Air Arabia takes off to Abu Dhabi from Alexandria
Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC), announced today the start of its direct services from its latest hub in Alexandria, Egypt, to the UAE’s Capital Abu Dhabi. Inaugural ceremony was held at Abu Dhabi International airport included officials from Egypt and the...
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AirAsia X & Lotus Racing partnership takes off
It’s great news but not a major surprise that AirAsia X has officially announced a partnership with Lotus Racing, during the world famous British Grand Prix held at the home of British Motor Racing, Silverstone from 9th – 11th July. AirAsia X CEO, Azran Osman-Rani and Lotus Racing CEO, Riad Asmat were on hand...
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KLM to increase flights to Tokyo
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will strengthen its position in the Japanese market by operating three additional flights a week between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and Tokyo Narita International Airport from November. This raises the total number of Amsterdam-Tokyo flights to ten a week. In so doing, KLM not only strengthens...
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Oneworld Airline Alliance launches first ad campaign in Japan
oneworld®, the leading quality airline alliance, is launching its first major advertising campaign in Japan this week. The drive is aimed at raising awareness of oneworld in the country following Japan Airlines’ reaffirmation of its membership of the group earlier this year. The campaign highlights the key...
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Qatar Airways makes its South American Brazil and Argentina flights debut
Qatar Airways has celebrated yet another milestone in its short history with the launch of scheduled daily flights to Brazil and Argentina marking its foray into South America for the first time. Brazil’s largest city Sao Paulo and the Argentinian capital Buenos Aires have joined the airline’s growing list of...
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Motoring
Video: David Coulthard drives the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-Cell
David Coulthard, the former Formula 1 driver has traveled to Norway to test drive...
AirAsia X & Lotus Racing partnership takes off
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The Moving Motor Show to debut new cars as it kicks off Festival of Speed
The Moving Motor Show at Goodwood next week looks set to re-invent the motor show...
Mercedes AMG 6.3 V8 wins Best Performance Engine
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Motorcycles join the sports cars and aircraft at the 2010 Goodwood Festival of Speed
This year’s Festival of Speed (2-4 July) is set to be a great event for lovers...
60 years of Formula 1 at Goodwood Festival of Speed
In just under two weeks, the calm tranquility of the picturesque Goodwood Park will...
LandRover shows the 2011 Range Rover SUV
A new, class-leading V8 diesel engine, new 8-speed transmission, two significant...
McLaren announce MP4-12C dealers and global debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed
McLaren Automotive today announced the city locations for its global retail network....
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Military
US Air Force KC-10 cockpit upgrade contract goes to Boeing
Boeing has announced that it has received a $216 million contract from the U.S....
Video: Boeing B-1 begins flight-testing with new Link 16 communications
Boeing have today announced the start of flight tests for a B-1 Lancer bomber...
Boeing Apache AH-64D helicopter becomes first rotorcraft to fly on sustainable bio-kerosene
Boeing and The Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) today made aviation history when...
Boeing receives first F-16 for conversion into QF-16 Aerial Drone
The first retired F-16 Falcon arrived at Boeing’s Cecil Field facility in...
Video: Boeing unveils unmanned Phantom Ray demonstrator
The Boeing Company have unveiled the fighter-sized Phantom Ray unmanned airborne...
Boeing celebrates 25 years of B-1 excellence
Members of the Boeing B-1 Bomber Program team have joined the U.S. Air Force at...
Boeing push Ohio job and economy benefits of NewGen Tanker win
The Boeing Company have announced that Ohio will benefit from approximately 690...
Are the RAF replacing Eurofighter Typhoon engines this weekend due to ash damage?
After news broke earlier this week that RAF Typhoon training missions had been halted...
Boeing F-15K41 completes first test flight
Boeing has conducted the first flight of F-15K41, the first of 21 F-15K Slam Eagles...
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