Kingfisher Airlines has confirmed the introduction of five new flights to its domestic routes in the New Year.
Friday, December 31, 2010
Flydubai bags flights to Bangladesh
Flydubai, Dubai's first low cost airline, is ending the year on a high with the announcement of its first entry into Bangladesh, with flights to Chittagong, the country's second largest city.
Asiana Airlines joins the Etihad Guest programme
Etihad Guest, the loyalty programme of Etihad Airways, has announced a new partnership with Korea's leading airline, Asiana Airlines.
The loyalty tie-up follows the codeshare agreement reached between the two airlines in October this year, and follows Etihad’s own entry into the South Korea market with flights to Seoul which commenced earlier this month.
The new partnership allows Etihad Guest members to earn and redeem Etihad Guest Miles each time they fly with Asiana Airlines. Members of Asiana’s loyalty programme, Asiana Club Programme, will also be able to earn and redeem miles when traveling on Etihad Airways.
Peter Baumgartner, Etihad Airways’ Chief Commercial Officer, said: “This new partnership opens up more opportunities for Etihad Guest members to earn and redeem miles, with a new range of destinations to choose from.
“The codeshare with Asiana, Korea’s leading airline, is a very important relationship for Etihad, and we look forward to strengthening our relationship through what is a very attractive proposition for customers of both airlines.”
With its modern fleet of 75 aircraft, Asiana serves 85 cities in 21 countries and 12 destinations within Korea. The airline also operates the largest network between mainland China and the rest of the world.
source | http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/article.php?section=air-transport&article=asiana-airlines-joins-the-etihad-guest-programme
The loyalty tie-up follows the codeshare agreement reached between the two airlines in October this year, and follows Etihad’s own entry into the South Korea market with flights to Seoul which commenced earlier this month.
The new partnership allows Etihad Guest members to earn and redeem Etihad Guest Miles each time they fly with Asiana Airlines. Members of Asiana’s loyalty programme, Asiana Club Programme, will also be able to earn and redeem miles when traveling on Etihad Airways.
Peter Baumgartner, Etihad Airways’ Chief Commercial Officer, said: “This new partnership opens up more opportunities for Etihad Guest members to earn and redeem miles, with a new range of destinations to choose from.
“The codeshare with Asiana, Korea’s leading airline, is a very important relationship for Etihad, and we look forward to strengthening our relationship through what is a very attractive proposition for customers of both airlines.”
With its modern fleet of 75 aircraft, Asiana serves 85 cities in 21 countries and 12 destinations within Korea. The airline also operates the largest network between mainland China and the rest of the world.
source | http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/article.php?section=air-transport&article=asiana-airlines-joins-the-etihad-guest-programme
China Eastern to buy 50 Airbus airliners
China Eastern Airlines said Thursday it had agreed with Europe-based Airbus to buy 50 A320 airliners with a list price of 3.22 billion dollars, in the latest sign of the country's aviation boom.
China Eastern said in an announcement to the Hong Kong stock exchange the aircraft would be delivered in stages from 2012 to 2015 and would expand its capacity by 11.24 percent including the fleet of its Shanghai Airlines subsidiary.
The airline did not disclose the price of its acquisition but said the Airbus consortium had granted it "significant price concessions... which will mainly affect the depreciation of the aircraft in the operation cost of the company."
The announcement marks the latest in a line of large deals by some of the bigger players in China's burgeoning aviation market.
Last week Shandong Airlines said it planned to buy 15 Boeing passenger planes worth up to 1.2 billion dollars, to be delivered between 2014 and 2015.
In November, Air China said it had agreed to buy 20 passenger planes from Airbus in deal worth 4.49 billion dollars. Half the planes would be A330s and the other half were to be A350 series aircraft, the company said.
Also in November, China Southern Airlines said it had agreed to buy 36 planes from Airbus for 3.78 billion US dollars.
In September, Hong Kong-based carrier Cathay Pacific said it had confirmed an order for 30 long-range A350 Airbus aircraft with a book price of 7.82 billion dollars -- the biggest single order in the carrier's history.
China's rapidly expanding economy has seen the country's aviation sector grow at a blistering pace over the last few years, with few analysts seeing any likelihood of a slowdown.
Leading aircraft manufacturers are vying for market share as the Chinese demand for civil airplanes booms.
Boeing said in November that it expected China's civil aircraft fleet to more than triple over the next 20 years, with 5,180 planes by 2029 compared with 1,570 last year.
Source | http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5iW751kCO2PXELCN6JZdRuPaszO0w?docId=CNG.b5ae15c1b709a1743e2e17c6108aab09.351
China Eastern said in an announcement to the Hong Kong stock exchange the aircraft would be delivered in stages from 2012 to 2015 and would expand its capacity by 11.24 percent including the fleet of its Shanghai Airlines subsidiary.
The airline did not disclose the price of its acquisition but said the Airbus consortium had granted it "significant price concessions... which will mainly affect the depreciation of the aircraft in the operation cost of the company."
The announcement marks the latest in a line of large deals by some of the bigger players in China's burgeoning aviation market.
Last week Shandong Airlines said it planned to buy 15 Boeing passenger planes worth up to 1.2 billion dollars, to be delivered between 2014 and 2015.
In November, Air China said it had agreed to buy 20 passenger planes from Airbus in deal worth 4.49 billion dollars. Half the planes would be A330s and the other half were to be A350 series aircraft, the company said.
Also in November, China Southern Airlines said it had agreed to buy 36 planes from Airbus for 3.78 billion US dollars.
In September, Hong Kong-based carrier Cathay Pacific said it had confirmed an order for 30 long-range A350 Airbus aircraft with a book price of 7.82 billion dollars -- the biggest single order in the carrier's history.
China's rapidly expanding economy has seen the country's aviation sector grow at a blistering pace over the last few years, with few analysts seeing any likelihood of a slowdown.
Leading aircraft manufacturers are vying for market share as the Chinese demand for civil airplanes booms.
Boeing said in November that it expected China's civil aircraft fleet to more than triple over the next 20 years, with 5,180 planes by 2029 compared with 1,570 last year.
Source | http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5iW751kCO2PXELCN6JZdRuPaszO0w?docId=CNG.b5ae15c1b709a1743e2e17c6108aab09.351
Eleven hours on a grounded plane: Cathay apologises to passengers
Cathay Pacific apologised yesterday to more than 1000 passengers who sat through 16-hour flights only to wait for up to another 11 hours in snowbound planes at New York's main airport.
Marooned travellers criticised the airline's response to a storm that drove snow and gale force winds across the region from Sunday, closing airports including John F Kennedy International Airport where the passengers were stuck.
One said the "entire event (had) been mismanaged".
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Cathay said 1100 passengers "suffered" being trapped in its planes for between four and 11 hours as they sat grounded on the snow-covered tarmac "because gates were not available at the airport for passengers to disembark".
Angry passengers criticised the airline for a lack of communication during the incident, and even for letting planes leave Hong Kong given the blizzard conditions in New York.
"I think they knew when we took off in Hong Kong that the conditions were not good, but they decided to let the plane go," pastry chef Dominique Ansel told The Wall Street Journal.
"People are super angry but everybody's too exhausted," Ansel said, adding that "I hope Cathay will make up for this."
Passenger Mark Asten told the paper: "I think the entire event has been mismanaged... When bad things happen, you can go a long way with giving customers meaningful explanations, and they haven't met that challenge."
Cathay pledged a review to ensure passengers were not marooned in planes again. JFK and La Guardia Airport in New York City, as well as Newark International in New Jersey, were closed by the storm but reopened Monday.
The airline said service was returning to normal, with two of three Hong Kong-bound flights on their way to the Asian financial hub.
Anger is mounting among passengers stranded on airport tarmacs and in terminals as flight delays threatened to stretch into the weekend following the worst December snowstorm to hit New York City in six decades.
source | http://www.smh.com.au/travel/travel-news/eleven-hours-on-a-grounded-plane-cathay-apologises-to-passengers-20101230-19ao6.html
Marooned travellers criticised the airline's response to a storm that drove snow and gale force winds across the region from Sunday, closing airports including John F Kennedy International Airport where the passengers were stuck.
One said the "entire event (had) been mismanaged".
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Cathay said 1100 passengers "suffered" being trapped in its planes for between four and 11 hours as they sat grounded on the snow-covered tarmac "because gates were not available at the airport for passengers to disembark".
Angry passengers criticised the airline for a lack of communication during the incident, and even for letting planes leave Hong Kong given the blizzard conditions in New York.
"I think they knew when we took off in Hong Kong that the conditions were not good, but they decided to let the plane go," pastry chef Dominique Ansel told The Wall Street Journal.
"People are super angry but everybody's too exhausted," Ansel said, adding that "I hope Cathay will make up for this."
Passenger Mark Asten told the paper: "I think the entire event has been mismanaged... When bad things happen, you can go a long way with giving customers meaningful explanations, and they haven't met that challenge."
Cathay pledged a review to ensure passengers were not marooned in planes again. JFK and La Guardia Airport in New York City, as well as Newark International in New Jersey, were closed by the storm but reopened Monday.
The airline said service was returning to normal, with two of three Hong Kong-bound flights on their way to the Asian financial hub.
Anger is mounting among passengers stranded on airport tarmacs and in terminals as flight delays threatened to stretch into the weekend following the worst December snowstorm to hit New York City in six decades.
source | http://www.smh.com.au/travel/travel-news/eleven-hours-on-a-grounded-plane-cathay-apologises-to-passengers-20101230-19ao6.html
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
World’s Dumbest Pilots | Pilots Slept....
In 2008, an Air India flight headed for Mumbai from Dubai overshot its destination by more than 350 miles. According to Agence France-Presse (AFP), a source told the Times of India that the pilots were napping.
Monday, December 27, 2010
World’s Dumbest Pilots | Forgot to land as they were concentrating on their laptops!
After their Airbus 320 overshot its destination—the Minneapolis/St. Paul airport—by 150 miles in October 2009, pilot Richard Cole and his first officer, Timothy Cheney, told investigators they’d been concentrating so intently on their laptops (itself a violation of company policy) that they forgot to land.
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Dense fog disrupts 80 flights at Delhi airport
A blanket of thick fog enveloped the busy Indira Gandhi International Airport here Sunday morning with visibility dropping to near zero and leading to delays, diversions and cancellation of 80 domestic and international flights
NYC airports closed, passengers stranded
Hundreds of passengers are stuck at New York City's area airports. John F. Kennedy, LaGuardia and Newark Liberty airports remain closed due to blizzard conditions.
BA crew member penalised for smuggling tobacco
A British Airways' cabin crew member has received a 120-hour community punishment order after using his position to illegally import tobacco into the UK through Heathrow Airport.
Emirates jet comes off runway in UK airport
An Emirates Airlines jet diverted from Heathrow airport to Birmingham airport amid severe weather condtiions became stuck on a grass verge for about 12 hours.
UAE aviation to get $136bn of investment
UAE companies and state agencies will invest Dh500 billion (US$136.12bn) in the aviation industry over the next decade to diversify the economy and make the country a global transport hub, says the Minister of Economy.
Former airline staff claim £4m for redundancies without notice
Failed budget airline flyglobespan is facing a claim of almost £4 million as 500 former staff take employment tribunal action over a failure to consult on redundancies.
UAE executives turn to budget airlines in 2010
More businessmen from the UAE are using the region’s growing low-cost carrier (LCC) industry for short-haul lights than ever before, according to the results of a recent poll.
Saudi Arabian codeshare with Air France is the last step before Skyteam
Just two weeks ago, Air France and Saudi Arabian Airlines signed a codeshare agreement on routes between Saudi Arabia and France.
Jobs | Station Attendants - Part Time - Charlottetown
Station Attendants - Part Time - Charlottetown
Job Description
Qualifications
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Job Description
Air Canada is currently anticipating the potential need to fill Station Attendant positions at the Charlottetown Airport. You will be providing ground service to our aircraft during station stops. The tasks can vary from physically handling baggage or freight, operating vehicles or complex equipment. You will be working in all weather conditions and must be available for all shifts. This is a part-time position which guarantees a minimun of 20 hours a week to a maximum of 32 hours a week.
The current salary is $10.80/hour.
Qualifications
- Be able to perform ramp and cargo functions, including heavy physical work in an outdoor environment
- Hold a valid driver's license from a Canadian province
- Be available to work days, evenings or 2 to 4 weeks
- Be a canadian citizen or landed immigrant
- Ability to pass security clearance and obtain the Transport Canada security card (MOT). Please refer to Transport Canada site for more details.
At Air Canada, we want to fly higher when it comes to employment equity. We therefore encourage applications from Aboriginal peoples, women, members of a visible minority and persons with a disability.
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Sunday, December 26, 2010
Launch of Seaplane Operations in india
The Minister for Civil Aviation Shri Praful Patel will launch seaplane operations in india on 27 December 2010. It will be operationalised in Andaman & Nicobar Islands as per MOU signed between Andaman & Nicobar Administration and Pawan Hans Helicopters.
World’s Dumbest Pilots | Pugilistic Pilots
Despite the myth that modern jets can “fly themselves,” piloting a plane actually requires the full attention of both pilot and copilot.
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Friday, December 24, 2010
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Thursday, December 23, 2010
JOBS | Commercial Manager - Geneva
looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our Sales team as Commercial Manager based in Geneva
Main Objectives:
Responsible for the strategic development, execution and performance of the long and short-term sales plan of the business unit, in line with the corporate objectives. Drive the performance of the business unit, with the objective to ensure the delivery of the customer services, increase market share and focus on high yield premium revenue and contribution.
Implement a robust and active Sales and Marketing Plan that will stimulate both on-line and off-line markets.
Official Site, click here
Official Career Site, click here
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Main Duties:
Develop, recommend, implement and monitor the Area or Country Business Plan including business priorities, revenue and cost of sales target and Key Performance Indicators for all commercial activity. Ensure clear and robust activity plans are in place and that the results are closely monitored and analyzed to maximize contribution.
Formulate a viable marketing or business plan, designed to achieve set objectives, increase market share and revenues at optimal costs.
Champion the GF brand values in the area or country of responsibility through all sales and marketing activities, especially promotions and those with media involvement, to ensure strong visibility / communication is maintained within the assigned territory with an aim to increase the regional profile of GF.
Continuously explore areas to generate revenue to exceed required targets. Initiate and maintain regular contact with principal officers in government departments and companies, travel organizers, and tour companies to ensure travel where possible is on the services of Gulf Air.
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Main Objectives:
Responsible for the strategic development, execution and performance of the long and short-term sales plan of the business unit, in line with the corporate objectives. Drive the performance of the business unit, with the objective to ensure the delivery of the customer services, increase market share and focus on high yield premium revenue and contribution.
Implement a robust and active Sales and Marketing Plan that will stimulate both on-line and off-line markets.
Official Site, click here
Official Career Site, click here
To see the latest on click here
Main Duties:
Develop, recommend, implement and monitor the Area or Country Business Plan including business priorities, revenue and cost of sales target and Key Performance Indicators for all commercial activity. Ensure clear and robust activity plans are in place and that the results are closely monitored and analyzed to maximize contribution.
Formulate a viable marketing or business plan, designed to achieve set objectives, increase market share and revenues at optimal costs.
Champion the GF brand values in the area or country of responsibility through all sales and marketing activities, especially promotions and those with media involvement, to ensure strong visibility / communication is maintained within the assigned territory with an aim to increase the regional profile of GF.
Continuously explore areas to generate revenue to exceed required targets. Initiate and maintain regular contact with principal officers in government departments and companies, travel organizers, and tour companies to ensure travel where possible is on the services of Gulf Air.
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Jet Airways introduces classic Rosenthal crockery in the Indian skies
Effective today Jet Airways’ Premiere guests on the airline's full service flights between Mumbai and Delhi will now enjoy gourmet four course meals, plated in iconic Rosenthal crockery, thus presenting unmatched luxury and elegance on board Jet Airways' selected domestic flights.
Heathrow nightmare just gets worse and worse
Another 100,000 passengers contemplated Christmases ruined and holidays wrecked by the partial closure of Heathrow, as snow and ice kept its second, southerly runway closed until 5.30pm yesterday.
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
JOBS | Commercial Manager - Milan - Gulf Air
looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our Sales team as Commercial Manager based in Milan.
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Official Career Site | Kingfisher Airlines
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JOBS | Pilots - Indigo
IndiGo, the youngest and fastest growing airline in India is looking for Indian National Pilots in the following categories.
Pune: No respite from biting cold; flights affected
It was another chilly day for Puneites as the city's temperature dropped to 7.3 degree Celsius on Sunday morning, bringing the mercury level three degrees below normal. It was the coldest day of this season so far.
Bird menace hikes airlines costs at Delhi
The bird menace at the Delhi airport is posing a big problem for airlines, as there have been several instances of aircrafts being forced to abort landing at the last minute due to excessive bird activity on the runway.
Monday, December 20, 2010
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Pilot in dock for kissing air hostess
New Delhi: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) this week rejected the plea of a SpiceJet pilot, who allegedly kissed an air hostess forcibly inside the cockpit three months ago, to have his licence suspension revoked.
Airlines must Pay/Refund flyers for delays or denying boarding pass – DGCA
NEW DELHI: Wrongly blocking passengers with confirmed tickets who reach on time from boarding will now cost airlines dear, as per new rules to be imposed shortly by the Directorate-General of Civil Aviation.
241 Bird hits in 2009 causing Rs 7 crore loss to airlines in India
Cash-strapped airlines have been pounded on another front suffering a loss of at least Rs 7 crore this year on account of bird hits. As of October, 241 bird-hit cases were reported.
GoAir, SpiceJet Airlines merger deal hits roadblock
A possible merger between low-cost carriers SpiceJet Airlines and Wadia Group-owned GoAir has hit a roadblock after the two sides failed to arrive at a consensus on valuation and branding related issues, two persons familiar with the development, told The Economic Times, a popular new service.
Sunday, December 19, 2010
Kingfisher Airlines starts Chennai-Salem service – Salem Airport back in operation
After a 16-year wait, the airport at Salem in western Tamil Nadu became operational again, with Kingfisher Airlines kicking off its Chennai-Salem services on Sunday. Puducherry is the only airport that does not have commercial services in the southern region.
Air India employees stage protest march to Parliament in New Delhi
A section of Air India pilots, technicians and employees on Thursday marched to Parliament demanding immediate government action to save the cash-strapped national carrier.
JOBS | Lufthansa hiring 100 Cabin Crew!
To this day, working as a Flight Attendant is one of the most fascinating and interesting professions for both men and women.
JOBS | Corporate Trainer - Gulf Air
Gulf Air is looking for a dynamic motivated individual to join our Training & Employee Development Division as Corporate Trainer.
Saturday, December 18, 2010
JOBS | General Manager – Flight Operations
Core Competencies
Skills:
* Troubleshooting skills
* Co – ordination Skills
* Leadership Skills
* Does have ability to act as mentor
Official Site, click here
Official Career Site, click here
To see the latest on GoAir click here
Attitude:
* Emotionally stable.
Experience/ Qualifications
Graduate in any discipline.
10– 15 years experience of handling flight operations
The incumbent must have expertise to troubleshoot delays in flight operation
To apply, click here
Skills:
* Troubleshooting skills
* Co – ordination Skills
* Leadership Skills
* Does have ability to act as mentor
Official Site, click here
Official Career Site, click here
To see the latest on GoAir click here
Attitude:
* Emotionally stable.
Experience/ Qualifications
Graduate in any discipline.
10– 15 years experience of handling flight operations
The incumbent must have expertise to troubleshoot delays in flight operation
To apply, click here
Friday, December 17, 2010
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
TRAFFIC HIGHLIGHTS for Asia Pacific for Oct 10
Across the region, international traffic grew by 12.5 percent and domestic by 8.6 percent, leading all regions in both categories.
AirAsia X Targets 80 Per Cent Passenger Load For KL-Tokyo Route
Malaysia's low-cost long-haul airline, AirAsia X, aims to achieve a passenger load of over 80 per cent for the new Kuala Lumpur-Tokyo route in its first year of operations.
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Global air passenger traffic rises 7.7% in October
Passenger demand grew markedly in October 2010, with ACI member airports reporting a solid 7.7 percent increase, as compared to October 2009.
Air France-KLM November traffic up 6.1pc
Europe's Air France-KLM has posted a 6.1 per cent hike in cargo traffic and a 4.3 per cent rise in passenger traffic for November.
AirAsia X May List Shares in Europe, Asia Next Year, CEO Osman Rani Says
AirAsia X Sdn., the long-haul affiliate of Southeast Asia’s biggest discount carrier, may sell shares in Europe and Asia as early as next year as it adds new planes.
JOBS | Customer Service Executive
Core Competencies
* Team Player.
* Good communication skills.
* Computer Literacy (Windows, MS Office, Email).
* Willingness to work under pressure.
* Problem solver.
* Team Player.
* Good communication skills.
* Computer Literacy (Windows, MS Office, Email).
* Willingness to work under pressure.
* Problem solver.
Official Career Site | GMG
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JOBS | Technical Author - Flight Operations
Job purpose
To act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) on specialised platforms using technical writer skills and flight operations expertise to manage all Operational documentation and related processes.
Monday, December 13, 2010
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Former IndiGo chief becomes head of global airline alliance
Former CEO of no-frill carrier IndiGo, Bruce Ashby , has been appointed the head of the leading global airline grouping, 'oneworld'.
GoAir passengers create ruckus over flight delay
Mumbai: Passengers of a GoAir flight to Bangalore created a ruckus after their flight was delayed by over eight hours at the Mumbai airport on Thursday afternoon. The flight which was scheduled to depart at 2.45 pm took off around 11 pm, airport officials said.
AI takes back six sacked employees after apology
New Delhi: Air India today took back six out of its 57 employees, sacked after a flash strike days after the May 22 Mangalore air crash , and revoked the suspension of 27 others.
China Southern Airlines to fly to Auckland
Another key Asian airline has added New Zealand to its flight schedule.
Malaysian budget carrier AirAsia starts flying to Japan
Malaysian budget carrier AirAsia X launched a service connecting Kuala Lumpur and Tokyo on Thursday, becoming the first foreign low-cost carrier to serve Haneda airport in the Japanese capital after it reopened for full-fledged international services in October.
Sunday, December 12, 2010
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