Actualité aéronautique

Fraport Traffic Figures - December and Full Year 2009: Traffic at Frankfurt Airport Continues to Climb in December

transmise le 15 janvier 2010 par PRNewswire

Traffic figures at Frankfurt Airport (FRA) continued the pattern of recovery seen in previous months. Meanwhile, nearly all traffic categories are registering growth again. Well over 3.8 million passengers recorded at FRA, represent a 2.3 percent rise on December 2008. Fraport executive board chairman Dr. Stefan Schulte said with satisfaction: "Despite adverse weather conditions, this has been the first increase in passenger figures at our Frankfurt home base since May 2008. Thus, we have finally emerged from the trough of recession in the air transportation business."

TAM Signs Distribution Agreement with GDS

transmise le 14 janvier 2010 par PRNewswire

TAM signed agreements with Sabre and is negotiating with Amadeus and Travelport to make its entire content (rates and inventory) in the Brazilian market available through the Global Distribution Systems (GDS) operated by the three companies. With these new partnerships, the airline expands the options available to travel agents and corporate customers in order to issue tickets within Brazil. The expectation is that TAM'S full content shall be available in the three GDSs by the end of the first half of 2010.

OAG Reports Global Airline Capacity Positive Growth for the Fifth Consecutive Month in January 2010

transmise le 13 janvier 2010 par PRNewswire

Global airline capacity for January 2010 shows positive growth compared to January 2009, reports OAG () the world's leading aviation data business with its monthly report on trends in the supply of airline flights and seats. This growth marks the fifth consecutive month in which airline capacity has shown growth, with 294.6 million available seats this month, an increase of 3% over January 2009. Global frequencies are up 2% compared to January 2009, with a total of 2.37 million flights scheduled for January 2010. Worldwide, frequency and capacity in the low-cost sector are up by 10% compared to a year ago.

We Expanded Our Codeshare with TRIP

transmise le 8 janvier 2010 par PRNewswire

TAM and TRIP Linhas Aereas will expand the codeshare agreement signed between the two companies starting January 11. With it, TAM is able to sell flights operated by TRIP, under the code JJ*, to the cities Bonito (MS), via Campo Grande (MS) and Lencois (BA) and Petrolina (PE), via Salvador (SA). The two companies currently maintain a codeshare agreement for the operation of flights to 39 destinations within Brazil.

Hong Kong Aviation Completes Acquisition of Allco Aviation Business and Assets

transmise le 7 janvier 2010 par PRNewswire

Hong Kong Aviation Company ("HKAC"), a leading investor in the global aviation sector, today announced that it has successfully completed the previously announced acquisition of the Allco Aviation business and assets from the Receiver of the Sydney, Australia based Allco Finance Group. The Allco Finance Group went into Receivership in November 2008.

Tendances Voyages 2010 : Skyscanner presente des elements d'analyse

transmise le 7 janvier 2010 par PRNewswire

Le comparateur de voyages Skyscanner () revele les 30 destinations les plus recherchees a partir d'aeroports francais pour les vacanciers qui choisissent l'avion pour voyager en 2010.

Cheapflights.co.uk Unveils the Top 10 for 2010

transmise le 6 janvier 2010 par PRNewswire

As we begin the New Year, the word 'recession' lingers within our vocabulary, and while its effects have been mostly devastating, its impact on travel trends has been enlightening.

Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia Chooses Quintiq Strategic Planning Solution to Improve Efficiency and Reduce Costs

transmise le 5 janvier 2010 par PRNewswire

Quintiq, a leading provider of Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) solutions, today announced that the Queensland section of the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia (RFDS), one of the largest and most comprehensive aero-medical organizations in the world, has selected Quintiq to supply it with a multi-resource planning solution. The Quintiq solution will unify RFDS' planning processes so it will be able to optimally utilize its prime resources and reduce administrative expenses associated with planning.

New Renowned Airport Security Experts Confirmed to Speak at the 2nd Annual Airport Security Summit 2010, Dubai

transmise le 4 janvier 2010 par PRNewswire

The Airport Security Summit Middle East 2010, which will be held from 7- 10 February at the Grand Millennium Hotel, Dubai is proud to announce two brand new distinguished speakers to join the expert speaker faculty including, Stephen S. Oswald, Vice President and General Manager - Intelligence and Security Systems, Boeing Network & Space Systems, USA and additionally Robert P.H Axworthy Msyl, Regional Aviation Security Liaison Officer - UK Department for Transport (TRANSPORT), British Embassy, UAE.

Libano Barroso Confirmed as President of TAM

transmise le 28 décembre 2009 par PRNewswire

The Board of Directors of TAM S.A. has confirmed today (December 28) the executive Libano Miranda Barroso as Director President of TAM S.A. and TAM Linhas Aereas. Barroso had previously earned the titles of interim president as well as Vice President of Finance, Management and IT since the departure of Commander David Barioni Neto on October 9 of this year.