Actualité aéronautique

OSI Systems Announces Inclusion of Four Products on TSA Technology List for Air Cargo Inspection

transmise le 21 septembre 2009 par Business Wire

OSI Systems, Inc. , a vertically-integrated provider of specialized electronic products for critical applications in the Security and Healthcare industries, today announced that the Rapiscan 620DV, Rapiscan 632DV, Rapiscan 638DV and Rapiscan MVXR5000 have been included on the Transportation and Security Administration’s (“TSA”) Candidate Technology List for Air Cargo Inspection.

Air China Offers Tourists Exclusive Lhasa-Kathmandu Route

transmise le 21 septembre 2009 par PRNewswire

Air China has seen a huge increase in Chinese tourists visiting Nepal. There are now 70 times more Chinese tourists visiting the country than in 2002, the year that Nepal became a tourist destination for Chinese people.

Solairus Aviation Continues Growth Nationwide

transmise le 18 septembre 2009 par Business Wire

Solairus Aviation has announced that it is solidifying its national presence with the establishment of an east coast office and the hiring of industry veteran Gil Wolin to manage the aviation firm’s business development efforts in the region.

GE Powers the Lockheed Martin C-5M Super Galaxy in World Aviation Records

transmise le 18 septembre 2009 par Business Wire

A joint U.S. Air Force and Lockheed Martin flight crew flying a C-5M Super Galaxy strategic transport claimed 41 world aeronautical records in one flight on September 13.

Datalex’s Travel Distribution Platform Drives Growth Online for Philippine Airlines

transmise le 18 septembre 2009 par Business Wire

Philippine Airlines enable online reservations for an additional 6.6 million BancNet cardholders driving further online growth on www.philippineairlines.com using the Datalex Travel Distribution Platform.

Eagle Pilots Protest Outsourcing of Jobs in Chicago

transmise le 18 septembre 2009 par Business Wire

American Eagle pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Intl., today demanded that AMR Corporation [NYSE:AMR] halt any plans to outsource Chicago-based flying currently performed by its subsidiary, American Eagle. AMR’s announcement to shift certain Chicago flights to American Connection is “unacceptable” and violates the Eagle pilots’ current collective bargaining agreement.

Frontier Adds Frequencies to Popular Lynx Destinations

transmise le 17 septembre 2009 par Business Wire

Frontier Airlines today announced it will add one more daily frequency each to Bozeman’s Gallatin Field Airport (BZN), the Durango-La Plata County Airport (DRO) and Oklahoma City’s Will Rogers Airport (OKC). Frontier will serve these markets via Lynx Aviation. Lynx recently took delivery of its 11^th Bombardier Q400 aircraft, allowing Lynx to expand its service.

Qantas Airways Appoints Rohan Garnett Vice President, Leisure Sales for North America

transmise le 17 septembre 2009 par Business Wire

Qantas Airways has appointed Rohan Garnett vice president of leisure sales in North America, based in Los Angeles.

US Airways Unveils ‘Envoy Suite,’ the Next Generation of Business Class Travel

transmise le 17 septembre 2009 par Business Wire

US Airways offers business class travelers the ultimate in comfort, peace and privacy on trans-Atlantic flights with the new Envoy Suite. Starting this November, the airline will begin installing fully lie-flat business-class seats with an advanced on-demand in-flight entertainment system on its fleet of Airbus wide-body aircraft.

NCR Corporation Partners with US Airways to Extend Self-Service Check-in Convenience to the Curb

transmise le 17 septembre 2009 par Business Wire

NCR Corporation , a leading global provider of self-service solutions, today announced that US Airways is the first airline to deploy the NCR TouchPort 80, a self-service kiosk that supports passenger check-in at outdoor locations. US Airways is deploying 54 kiosks in 15 U.S. cities and St. Thomas, USVI to provide another curbside check-in option for passengers who choose to serve themselves.