Actualité aéronautique

Rohde & Schwarz and Topex Bundle Their Air Traffic Control Expertise

transmise le 1 décembre 2010 par PRNewswire

Rohde & Schwarz has acquired a majority interest in the Romanian company Topex, a manufacturer of telecommunications equipment for government authorities and companies. The Topex portfolio includes voice communications systems for air traffic control (ATC). These systems ideally complement the Rohde & Schwarz ATC portfolio which mainly comprises radiocommunications solutions. The products of the Munich-based electronics company are already deployed in over 200 airports in more than 80 countries. In the future, Topex will trade under the name Rohde & Schwarz Topex SA.

Hong Kong Aviation Capital Appoints Paul Dwyer Head of Risk

transmise le 1 décembre 2010 par PRNewswire

Hong Kong Aviation Capital ("HKAC"), a leading investor in global aviation finance, announced today it has appointed Paul Dwyer as its new Head of Risk.

British Airways Flies Beckham to Zurich for England 2018 Bid

transmise le 30 novembre 2010 par PRNewswire

David Beckham joined hundreds of football fans in adding his signature to the official British Airways aircraft, carrying England's hopes to Zurich.

M. Fan Zeng nommé conseiller général des arts et de la culture du HNA Group et ambassadeur de Capital Airlines

transmise le 30 novembre 2010 par PRNewswire

Le 26 novembre, M. Fan Zeng a été nommé conseiller général des arts et de la culture du HNA Group et ambassadeur de Capital Airlines lors d'une cérémonie qui s'est tenue au Great Hall of the People, ce qui a suscité des discussions autant parmi les gens oeuvrant au sein et de l'industrie que les autres.

Airline Business Magazine Appoints new Editor

transmise le 29 novembre 2010 par PRNewswire

Leading strategic airline boardroom magazine Airline Business has appointed one of aviation's foremost industry journalists Max Kingsley-Jones as its new editor, succeeding Mark Pilling, who has been promoted to the position of Publisher, Flightglobal Publications.

British Airways Announces new Flights to Marrakech

transmise le 29 novembre 2010 par PRNewswire

British Airways is to launch new services to Marrakech from London Gatwick next year in direct competition with low cost carriers.

Mr. Fan Zeng Named HNA Group's General Culture and Art Consultant and Capital Airlines' Ambassador

transmise le 29 novembre 2010 par PRNewswire

On November 26, Mr. Fan Zeng was appointed as HNA Group's general culture and art consultant and Capital Airlines' ambassador at a ceremony held in the Great Hall of the People, sparking discussions among people both inside and outside of the industry.

TripAdvisor Reveals 2011 Travel Trends

transmise le 29 novembre 2010 par PRNewswire

TripAdvisor(R), the world's largest travel site*, today announces the results of its annual Travel Trends Survey of over 6,200 European travellers, and forecasts a more optimistic 2011, despite mixed feeling from British travellers.

British Airways Launches New Route From London City to Chambery

transmise le 26 novembre 2010 par PRNewswire

British Airways is extending its route network from London City Airport this winter with a new flight from London to Chambery, the gateway to the French Alps.

Fraport Consortium Launches Construction of New Terminal at St. Petersburg's Pulkovo Airport

transmise le 24 novembre 2010 par PRNewswire

Fraport AG and its partners in the Northern Capital Gateway consortium today held the festive terminal foundation ceremony - attended by Russian prime minister Vladimir Putin and St. Petersburg city governor Valentina Matvienko -- to mark the construction launch of a new international passenger terminal at St. Petersburg Pulkovo Airport (LED) and the start of a new aviation era in Russia's second largest metropolis. Speaking at the ceremony, Fraport AG's executive board chairman Dr. Stefan Schulte said: "Today, our consortium has reached another important milestone, only seven months after the successful takeover of airport operations at Pulkovo Airport. During the next three years we will witness the development and transformation of Pulkovo into a highly attractive gateway in Northern Europe."