Actualité aéronautique

Hellenic Imperial Airways Receives "The Best European Charter Airline 2010" Award

transmise le 20 avril 2010 par PRNewswire

After communication from the Institute of Transport Management (ITM) with Hellenic Imperial Airways' Marketing & Sales Manager, Mr. Leo Abudahab, Hellenic Imperial Airways was asked to submit its candidacy regarding their Charter activities for 2009 and for their humanitarian flight to the people of Haiti beginning 2010.

Basic Solutions Appoints New Aviation Deicing Expert: Ian Sharkey to Join North American Team

transmise le 20 avril 2010 par PRNewswire

The world's leading provider of deicing solutions to the aviation industry, Basic Solutions, has expanded its North American team with the appointment of Pennsylvania-based industry expert, Ian Sharkey as Vice President US.

NLR Research Aircraft Examines Volcanic Ash in Air Space

transmise le 20 avril 2010 par PRNewswire

The National Aerospace Laboratory's (NLR) research aircraft has investigated the volcanic ash cloud hovering over the Netherlands. The purpose of this flight was to verify the accuracy of atmospheric models currently being used to predict the movements of the ash cloud.

Aviation Workers Must not pay for Volcano Chaos With Their Jobs, Says Unite

transmise le 20 avril 2010 par PRNewswire

As UK airspace begins to open today (Tuesday) Unite, the biggest union in UK aviation, is warning that workers must not be expected to meet the costs of the disruption brought by the erupting Icelandic volcano.

Florida's Seaworld Parks & Entertainment Offers Free Admission for Stranded Travellers

transmise le 18 avril 2010 par PRNewswire

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment is offering free one-day admission to any United Kingdom, Irish or Continental European tourists stranded in Florida due to the interruption in international air travel caused by Icelandic volcanic ash.

Air Berlin: Further Flight Cancellations Because of Air Space Closure - Update

transmise le 17 avril 2010 par PRNewswire

As a result of the volcanic eruption in Iceland and the volcanic ash that this has released into the atmosphere, the civil aviation safety authorities have shut off major sections of European airspace and the airports in Germany. It is not foreseeable when these restrictions will be lifted. Upon the recommendation of the DFS (Deutsche Flugsicherung) Air Berlin is cancelling all flights - except for some domestic Spanish flights - until 2 a.m. on 18th April 2010 inclusive.

Air Berlin: Further Flight Cancellations Because of Air Space Closure

transmise le 17 avril 2010 par PRNewswire

As a result of the volcanic eruption in Iceland and the volcanic ash that this has released into the atmosphere, the civil aviation safety authorities have shut off major sections of European airspace and the airports in Germany. It is not foreseeable when these restrictions will be lifted. Consequently Air Berlin is cancelling all flights - except for some domestic Spanish flights - until 8 p.m. on 17th April 2010 inclusive.

BA Bounces Back And Brits Back Air Fat Tax, Reveals TripAdvisor(R)

transmise le 16 avril 2010 par PRNewswire

TripAdvisor(R), the world's most popular and largest travel community, today announced the results of its European Flights Survey. TripAdvisor asked over 2,800 travellers a range of questions about topical air travel issues, including their best and worst airline, overweight passengers, in-flight mobile phones and even 'mile high club' membership.

AA Travel Insurance Highlight the Importance of Travel Cover as Icelandic Volcanic Ash Grounds UK Flights

transmise le 15 avril 2010 par PRNewswire

With the news that UK airline passengers are facing massive disruption after an ash cloud from a volcanic eruption in Iceland grounded planes, AA Travel Insurance are today highlighting the importance in taking out travel insurance () at the time of booking your travel arrangements.

DialAFlight Stems Travel Chaos in Wake of Ash Cloud

transmise le 15 avril 2010 par PRNewswire

Online travel firm DialAFlight is committed to helping passengers stranded in the UK get to their destination and find accommodation, following the volcanic eruption in Iceland which has brought northern European air traffic to a standstill.