NEWS | Smuggler of iridium, designer watches gets one year in jail

Parminder Singh, who smuggled 20 diamond-studded Franck Muller Geneve watches and six other less expensive watches in an Air India plane toilet has been sent to jail for a year.
He was detained under the Conservation of Foreign Exchange and Prevention of Smuggling Activities (Cofeposa) Act, meant to put habitual smugglers behind bars. A committee comprising officials from many government departments cleared a proposal to charge him under Cofeposa Act in September as Parminder has past cases of smuggling registered against him.
In January, Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) officials found the watches worth nearly Rs 3 crore in an Abu Dhabi-Mumbai Airbus. Each Franck Muller Geneve watch costs Rs 10-15 lakh. The watches and some chemical packets were in a bag, hidden in a cavity in the aircraft's wall. The DRI acted on source information and was not aware about Parminder's involvement.
DRI suspected Parminder because of his past smuggling cases. The passenger manifest on days before the watch seizure showed Singh travelled from Bangkok to Delhi by an AI aircraft. Singh had travelled by another airline from Hong Kong to Bangkok .

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NEWS | 3 years after PM’s announcement, construction still to begin at Mohali airport

The Airport Authority of India has announced that an international airport will soon be constructed in Mohali. The Prime Minister is expected to attend the foundation-laying ceremony.
The Prime Minister had on January 5, 2008, announced that an international airport would be constructed in Mohali within two years. However, apart from the boundary wall, there is no other construction. The ground is used by locals to rear cattles. Even a road connecting the proposed airport to the main road has not been constructed.
The construction of the airport has been delayed due to various reasons. First the administration took a long time to acquire land. Then it mulled over the format of joint-venture to be adopted. And finally there was a controversy regarding the name of the airport between Punjab and Haryana governments.

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NEWS | Jet Airways commences non-stop flights from Sharjah to Kerala capital

Jet Airways commenced daily non-stop flights from Sharjah to Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday.
A traditional ribbon cutting ceremony marked the launch of the new service. Abdulwahab Al Roomi, director general – Department of Civil Aviation and Ali Salim Al Midfa, director of Sharjah Airport Authority, were among the dignitaries attending ?the ceremony.
Ratan Ratnakar, vice president – Market Development and Pricing, Gulf and Middle East Africa of Jet Airways and Shakir Kantawala, general manager for Dubai and Northern Emirates, Jet Airways, were ?also present.
The inbound flight from Thiruvananthapuram to Sharjah International Airport was welcomed to the traditional water-cannon salute in the company of VIP’s, airport officials ?and media.
Jet Airways has deployed a Boeing 737-800 aircraft on this new route, offering 16 Première (business vlass) and 138 rconomy seats. “Guests will be offered best-in-its-class product, which boasts of warm service, award winning in-flight entertainment, as well as delectable cuisine,” an airlines ?statement said.
With this additional flight between Sharjah and India, guests will now take advantage of convenient day and night daily departures from Sharjah International Airport to Thiruvananthapuram and Kochi.

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NEWS | Air India cuts Sharjah, Dubai flights to Kerala

Air India, the national carrier of India, has cancelled flights on its busy Dubai and Sharjah routes, a decision not likely to be welcomed by the Indian community in the UAE.
“Air India has cancelled five services from Kerala to the Gulf region as part of the winter schedules,” an airline source told this website.
Two daily flights, Dubai to Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), IX 540 and IX 539 are cancelled.
“There will be only five Dubai-Thiruvananthapuram flights now, as against seven flights per week, earlier.
“Similarly, Sharjah-Thiruvananthapuram flights have been reduced from five per week to three per week,” the source said .
IX 536 and IX 535, are the Sharjah flights cancelled.
These route cancellations coincide with the starting a new Thiruvananthapuram-Sharjah service by Jet Airways from October 30, 2011.
All India Airport Users Forum, a representative body of passengers in collaboration with the Malabar Pradesh Coordination Committee (MPCC) has registered their protest against the cancellation of the flights.
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NEWS |AI to train pilots for Boeing 787 in Singapore

Air India will train its pilots in Singapore for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, due for delivery from December. The move is sparking a protest from one of its pilots’ unions, on promotion issues.
Beginning this week, about 30 pilots (drawn equally from AI and the erstwhile Indian Airlines) go to Singapore for training on simulators. The government carrier is going ahead with this although acquisition of the planes is formally still awaiting a government okay.
"The training will take 15-30 days. Those selected are senior captains and first officers from Boeing 747, Boeing 777 and Airbus A330 fleets. The training slots have kept in mind the delivery schedule. Following the simulator training, the pilots will take a check flight with pilots from Boeing,'' an airline source said. Initially, about 70 AI pilots would be trained. "Boeing is also providing a simulator to Air India. It’s a part of the aircraft acquisition deal,'' he added. However the decision to hand over the simulator hinges on the airline's decision to take the deliveries.
While the airline management has approved the cockpit crew training and has also inducted about 150 cabin crew on three-year contracts, it has to battle a new controversy ahead of the induction of the planes. Members of the Indian Pilots Guild , the union representing AI pilots before the merger with Indian Airlines, are opposing the management's decision to also select erstwhile IA pilots for the Boeing 787. It may file a peition in the courts and is also threatening a strike.
"There is a lot of heartburn among our pilots. We feel our promotions and career progression will get affected if erstwhile IA pilots are selected for the training. The Boeing 787 was being selected for AI before its merger and IA opted for 43 Airbus A320 planes. Only ex-IA pilots fly these Airbus planes and their career progression was not affected. We feel we are being discriminated against,'' said an IPG member. The airline management is expected to meet the union in the next few days on the issue.

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NEWS |AI to train pilots for Boeing 787 in Singapore

Air India will train its pilots in Singapore for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, due for delivery from December. The move is sparking a protest from one of its pilots’ unions, on promotion issues.
Beginning this week, about 30 pilots (drawn equally from AI and the erstwhile Indian Airlines) go to Singapore for training on simulators. The government carrier is going ahead with this although acquisition of the planes is formally still awaiting a government okay.
"The training will take 15-30 days. Those selected are senior captains and first officers from Boeing 747, Boeing 777 and Airbus A330 fleets. The training slots have kept in mind the delivery schedule. Following the simulator training, the pilots will take a check flight with pilots from Boeing,'' an airline source said. Initially, about 70 AI pilots would be trained. "Boeing is also providing a simulator to Air India. It’s a part of the aircraft acquisition deal,'' he added. However the decision to hand over the simulator hinges on the airline's decision to take the deliveries.
While the airline management has approved the cockpit crew training and has also inducted about 150 cabin crew on three-year contracts, it has to battle a new controversy ahead of the induction of the planes. Members of the Indian Pilots Guild , the union representing AI pilots before the merger with Indian Airlines, are opposing the management's decision to also select erstwhile IA pilots for the Boeing 787. It may file a peition in the courts and is also threatening a strike.
"There is a lot of heartburn among our pilots. We feel our promotions and career progression will get affected if erstwhile IA pilots are selected for the training. The Boeing 787 was being selected for AI before its merger and IA opted for 43 Airbus A320 planes. Only ex-IA pilots fly these Airbus planes and their career progression was not affected. We feel we are being discriminated against,'' said an IPG member. The airline management is expected to meet the union in the next few days on the issue.

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NEWS | Another pilots' strike may hijack AI's revival plans

Air India's revival and travel plans of passengers hang in balance as yet another strike looms large on the crisis-ridden airline. Simmering discontent between the pilots of erstwhile Air India and Indian Airlines has reached a flashpoint with AI pilots currently holding a ballot on whether they should go on a strike over the merged airline's decision to allow their IA counterparts to also fly the Boeing 787 Dreamliners that are yet to join the fleet.
The government is yet to decide whether the almost bankrupt airline can afford to take delivery of these planes. IPG has moved court against the management decision and sources say could give a strike notice in a couple of days. AI pilots sent on deputation to its budget carrier , AI Express, have already started reporting sick, something that has led to flight cancellations in recent past. This agitation, a senior pilot said, could engulf AI too.
IA pilots had earlier this year gone on strike to seek wage parity with their AI counterparts. They resent the fact that AI pilots get fixed pay for 80 hours irrespective of the number of hours they actually fly for while IA pilots get paid for actual hours flown - a number that has seen a sharp decline in past few years. They had demanded some IA pilots be sent for 787 training so that the remaining can have more flying hours - and hence pay.

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NEWS | Goa-bound Kingfisher flight returns to Hyderabad

A Kingfisher Airlines plane which took off from the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) here for Goa returned to the airport after about one-and-half-hours due to technical reasons, an official said. According to an RGIA spokesperson, Kingfisher 4475 (Hyderabad-Goa) flight that took off from the RGI Airport at 14.40 hours landed back at the airport here at 16.02 hours due to some technical reasons.

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NEWS | Air India pilots flying global routes on war path

A section of Air India pilots operating long distance international flights has threatened to go on strike in mid-November to press their demand for immediate payment of salary and incentives pending for the last few months.
In addition, they have sought a solution to issues pertaining to their “career progression and promotion”.
Pilots of the Indian Pilots Guild (IPG) operate flights to the UK, the US, Tokyo and Hong Kong.
They feel that the erstwhile IA team is being given preference for the training of Boeing 787 Dreamliner planes scheduled to join the fleet early next year.
However, a decision on the strike will be taken through a ballot.
“A case has been filed in the Bombay High Court and a decision on the strike will be taken in the middle of next week,” an IPG spokesperson told Business Line.
The IPG represents about 300 pilots of the pre-merger AI, while 1,400 pilots of the then IA are affiliated to the Indian Commercial Pilots Association (ICPA).
The ICPA, however, reiterated that they would not join any form of agitation with their IPG colleagues, the sources said.

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NEWS | AI to introduce hub-and-spoke flight on Chennai-Delhi sector

Air India on Saturday said it will introduce a hub-and-spoke flight on Chennai-Delhi sector on October 30, which will enable international travellers connect with their flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport in the national capital.
The flight AI-043 would leave Chennai daily at 2130 hours and reach Delhi at 0015 hours. Similarly, the return flight AI-042 would leave New Delhi at 1805 hours and arrive at Anna International terminal in Chennai at 2045 hours," Air India said in a statement here.

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NEWS | IndiGo starts flight from New Delhi to Kathmandu

IndiGo has announced Kathmandu as its fifth international destination on the airline’s growing international network. The airline will offer daily flight services between New Delhi and Kathmandu at return fare of Rs 4,999. The first 6E-31 flight from New Delhi will fly out from Terminal-3 of the Indira Gandhi International Airport to Kathmandu.

Aditya Ghosh, President, IndiGo said, “Kathmandu is a key market for us and holds a lot of promise. IndiGo will continue to keep its promise of providing low fares on the New Delhi-Kathmandu-New Delhi routes as well. We hope to provide the much needed avenue for countless Indians to explore wider horizons and at the same time open up the doors to more and more overseas travellers to experience India.”

IndiGo has also recently announced the launch of Dubai, Bangkok, Singapore and Muscat as the other international destinations connecting from New Delhi and Mumbai. The carrier’s expansion in the international skies has further consolidated its position as the fastest growing low cost carrier in the world.

IndiGo has appointed M/S President Tours and Travel as its General Sales Agent for Kathmandu.

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NEWS | Cathay Pacific Airways to introduce first class on Mumbai-Hong Kong flights from October 31, 2011

In order to allow passengers to travel in luxury on its Mumbai-Hong Kong routes, Cathay Pacific Airways will introduce First Class on the Mumbai –Hong Kong sector. From October 31, 2011, Cathay Pacific aircraft plying on this route will feature a 3 class cabin configuration.

According to a release, the seat in First Class can be used as an armchair, a chair lounge or an extra long and wide bed. The bed is one of the largest provided on any commercial airline and added comfort comes courtesy of a plush mattress, duvet and lumbar massage function. An ottoman in the suite and an extendable table means passengers can invite friends or colleagues to join them in their suite in flight.

Passengers can enjoy a cinematic experience with the bigger, highly adjustable 17-inch 16:9 personal television and noise-cancelling headset. Three contiguous working surfaces and 110V AC power supply are provided, allowing the suite to be quickly converted into a workstation. All cabin baggage can be stowed in the suite itself, providing easier access to personal possessions.

A month ago Cathay Pacific Airways unveiled its latest range of amenity kits for first class passengers featuring an exclusive design by renowned Italian fashion house Trussardi.

Rakesh Raicar, Sales & Marketing Manager –India, Nepal, Bangladesh said, “Our first class product has been extremely well received and the feedback has been positive in all aspects including suite concept, enhanced privacy, comfort and overall design. It has been awarded the Best First Class Airline Seat in the Skytrax awards for 2011. India has a growing luxury segment and our first class will provide them with the ultimate travel experience. In addition to the seat, close attention has been paid to all the other little factors that go towards giving our passengers an experience of a lifetime.”

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JOBS |Reservation Agent

Experience:1 - 6 Years

Location:Delhi/NCR, Gurgaon

Compensation:

Rupees 2,50,000 - 3,75,000
+free tickets from airlines + attractive incentives + leave travel allowance

Education:

UG - Any Graduate - Any Specialization PG - Any PG Course - Any Specialization,Post Graduation Not Required

Job Description

-create reservations
-provide fare information
-process (re)confirmations
-process special requests,seats
-create PNR's
-execute refunds
-rebook passengers
-solve baggage queries
- 2 roster off's
- A/C cabs picks &drops
- 24*7rotational shifts

Keywords: reservations,air ticketing,travel agent, travel consellor,travel consultant, IATA , International travel reservations,airlines, creating PNRs, travel bookings, amadeus, international travel, travel & tourism, Reservation agent, fares

Desired Candidate Profile

-Graduate or final yr results awaited
-Working knowledge of AMADEUS(PREFFERED) or GDS knowledge must
-Excellent written&verbal comm skills
-Customer Service Orientation
-Knowledge of MS Excel, MS Word etc.
-Willing to work with rotational shifts

Company Profile

Call B.A. is 100% subsidiary (Captive Unit) of British Airways which is owned & operated by British Airways. It was set up in the year 2004 in Gurgaon.

Contact Details

Company Name: British Airways PLC

Website:http://www.mansourceindia.com

traveljobs@mansourceindia.com

Contact No: 91-11-9999108444

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NEWS | Human trafficking at Thiruvananthapuram airport: officials’ role unearthed

Evidence of human trafficking in connivance with police officials has been found out at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport. The proofs Manorama News channel got in this regard has revealed the involvement of a police officer in the rank of DYSP.
There were such allegations sometime before which had led to investigation into the issue by ADGP (Intelligence). Action was taken against two Circle Inspectors at that time.
How ever, evidences show that human trafficking continues undeterred even now. A note giving instruction to grant entry to a certain number of persons has been unearthed at the airport Wednesday. In the note, there were passport numbers of those who were supposed to be given safe passage at the airport.

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NEWS |The highest (and lowest) airports in the world

Skyscanner, the portal that compares low-cost flights, presents the ranking of the world's highest airports.
These airports, built at incredible heights, are commercial airports from which both freight and passenger flights are operated and some of them were formerly used for military purposes, known as Advanced Landing Ground. Nowadays some routes are served by charter flights or private companies, which manage to provide links at these heights.
South America has by far the highest concentration of 'Above 3,000m' runways, and, to be more specific, Peru and Bolivia, are at the top. The airport with the highest altitude from Earth is the Peruvian 'San Rafael' in the Puno region, south-east of the country, whose asphalt strip that allows aircraft to takeoff and land is 4,396 metres high.
However, on the other side of the Earth, the Chinese authorities announced that from 2014, the title of highest airport will go the Tibetan airport Nagqu, which when when completed, will reach the amazing height of 4,436 metres. Meanwhile, Tibet is satisfied with the second place achieved thanks to the airport of Chamdo at 4,334 metres of altitude. The third highest one is located in India at Fukche, and in this case the height is of an impressive 4,176 metres.
There are those lands who almost touch the sky when landing and there are those who land under the sea level. If you want to venture in locations which are totally opposite to those mentioned above, then you might consider to fly to Bar Yehuda Airfield, south of the Judean desert in Israel, where the runway is 378 metres below sea level. However, there is no need to go so far, just get on a flight to Amsterdam, whose airport is 5 metres below sea level. Even Venice retains its eternal relationship with water, in fact, its airport is accessible by ferry directly from the city.

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NEWS | Massive search for MiG-29 wreckage on

Massive combing operations continued Wednesday, with trekkers managing to climb snow-bound peaks in Himachal Pradesh’s Lahaul Valley to locate a missing IAF MiG-29 combat jet and its pilot.
The jet, with pilot Squadron Leader DS Tomar, crashed in the Himalayan terrain at elevations ranging from 15,000 to 20,000 feet above the sea level Oct 18. It was on a night flying training mission and took off from Adampur near Jalandhar in Punjab.
“Trekkers of the Ladakh Scouts and local mountaineers Wednesday managed to scale some of the peaks and are combing the area,” Deputy Superintendent of Police Khajana Ram said.
The area witnessed moderate snowfall in the past few days that hampered the operations.
The Ladakh Scouts, other elements of the Indian Army and Indian Air Force air warriors of the mountaineering team are being utilized, according to an IAF statement.
“Over 132 sorties have been flown towards search and rescue operations,” Squadron Leader Priya Joshi, spokesperson for IAF's Western Air Command based in New Delhi, said.

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NEWS | The penny-pinching airlines

Amid surging oil prices and depreciating rupee, Indian carriers are becoming frugal.
Chief financial officers neither let an opportunity to save nor leave waste on the table in budget meetings. But when a top airline chief executive recently started signing nearly half the cheques issued by his company, he had no doubts about the CFO’s ability or integrity. In fact, he was trying to evaluate every area of operations, however small, questioning every aspect of the established procedures and looking for better and more efficient ways of doing things — with an eye on minimising costs.
With fuel bill accounting for 50 per cent of operating cost, and lease rentals and staff cost making up another 20 per cent, struggling Indian airlines like SpiceJet, Kingfisher and Jet Airways are left with little choice but to pinch every penny to somehow keep business solvent, even as they await policy clearance that may allow foreign airlines to pick up stake and inject the much needed cash.
SpiceJet and Jet Airways, which reported profits in the first quarter of 2010-11, posted losses of Rs 72 crore and Rs 123 crore, respectively, during the same period this financial year. Kingfisher Airlines’ losses in the first quarter of this financial year widened to Rs 263.5 crore, from Rs 187 crore. However, IndiGo ended the last financial year with a profit of Rs 650 crore.
Amid surging oil prices, depreciating rupee, cut-throat competition, threats of another slowdown, these airlines are combing through every little nook and cranny to cut fat and maximise ancillary revenue — starting from reducing quantities of brochures printed and doing away with disposable coffee cups to taking the green routes to save aviation turbine fuel and generating revenue from advertisements on boarding passes, baggage tags and on in-flight entertainment channels, and fees from excess baggage.

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NEWS | Royal Jordanian to move to Terminal 8 at JFK

Royal Jordanian announced that it will move its operations from Terminal 4 to Terminal 8 at John F Kennedy Airport (JFK), beginning November 29.

The move will bring RJ closer to its code share partner American Airlines, which is located at Terminal 8, and enable passengers to fly on board both airlines using a single ticket at competitive prices.

The step will ease RJ passengers’ movement when using American Airlines flights from New York to Amman or from New York to other states, in addition to allowing them to use American Airlines Business Class Lounges at Terminal 8.

At the same time, RJ kept its current handling agent, “SWISSPORT”, to provide passengers and ramp services, thus maintaining smooth handling and saving time for movement between terminals at JFK Airport.

Royal Jordanian and American Airlines, members of oneworld alliance, signed a code share agreement in 2007; it was expanded several times in the past few years. The agreement gives RJ the right to put its code on American Airlines-operated tickets serving many destinations inside the United States, while AA can put its code on tickets operated by RJ from JFK to Amman.
RJ was the first Arab Airline to start operating between the Middle East and New York, in 1977. It now operates 5 weekly flights to JFK Airport.

http://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/royal-jordanian-to-move-to-terminal-8-at-jfk/

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NEWS | Qatar Airways launches new flights to Benghazi

Qatar Airways has announced plans to launch scheduled flights to Libya’s second largest city of Benghazi on November 1st.

Operating four-times-a-week non-stop from Doha, the newest route will take the number of destination launches by the airline to 15 during 2011.

As part of the airline’s aggressive route expansion strategy to fly to diverse cities, Benghazi is yet another destination which is underserved and will benefit from new international flights.

Benghazi, Libya’s north eastern Mediterranean port city and major economic centre, is a key destination for trade and exports.

Many industries including oil refining, food processing, cement production and tuna fishing, reside in the surrounding region of Cyrenaica, of which Benghazi is the capital.

Qatar Airways has a well-established presence in Libya, having initially operated services to the capital Tripoli eight years ago.

Flights to Tripoli are currently suspended due to the political situation, but are expected to resume soon.

Qatar Airways chief executive officer Akbar Al Baker welcomed the latest addition to the growing family of new routes introduced this year.

“Qatar Airways continues to strive to provide a network to cater for all travel segments, conveniently connecting through our Doha hub,” he said.

“Almost a year ago in Nice, I spoke about the possibility of expanding our Libyan operations, and I am delighted that we are now, within this short of a period, set to start flights to Benghazi, another key city in the country.

http://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-launches-new-flights-to-benghazi/

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JOBS | Flight Deck

Experience:1 - 6 Years

Location:Dubai/ UAE

Education:UG - Any Graduate - Any Specialization PG - Other

Job Description

The Emirates Group comprises of Dnata, the successful Airport Ground Services and Travel Industry division, and Emirates, the Group's rapidly expanding and award winning international Airline. At Emirates, our fleet growth matches our vision.

As a global airline we operate the latest Airbus A340, A330, A380 and Boeing 777 aircraft, serving six continents and flying to over 100 destinations around the world. In addition we have over US$85 billion of new aircraft on order, which will take the Emirates fleet from our current 151 to 200 by 2012 and to around 300 by 2016. To operate our expanding fleet we are now recruiting the best pilots globally to work within our multi-cultural team of over 160 nationalities. Besides career growth, Dubai is a tourism centre and modern cosmopolitan city with high standards of healthcare, education and leisure pursuits for residents. It also is one of the most desirable lifestyle locations in the world for families and individuals.

The Position: We offer technically proficient First Officers challenging career opportunities, which include world-class training, the chance to fly an extensive international route network and good prospects for upgrade to Captain.

Salary & Benefits: For information on our recently updated terms and conditions for Flight Crew positions, please click the link below. Our website also has a wealth of information on the airline, employee benefits and living in Dubai.

Keywords: Pilot, Flight Deck Crew, Flight Operations, Air Crew

Desired Candidate Profile

Requirements: For the position of First Officer (prior to joining):

• A minimum of 4000 hours total flying time (may include 25% P3 or FEO time to a max of 500 hr).
• A minimum of 2000 hours multi-crew, multi-engine jet aircraft. (P3 time cannot be used for this requirement). OR
• A minimum of 2500 hours total flying time on a modern commercial multi-engine, multi-crew aircraft jet. (P3 time cannot be used for this requirement)
• Must hold a valid ICAO ATPL
• English language fluency (written and verbal comprehension); ICAO English level (4 or above)
• Type rated would be advantageous
• To Apply: To be invited to the Selection Programme in Dubai, we will consider candidates who are short up to 500 hours of the above requirements.

Company Profile

The Emirates Group comprises of Dnata, the successful Airport Ground Services and Travel Industry division, and Emirates, the Group's rapidly expanding and award winning international Airline. At Emirates, our fleet growth matches our vision.

As a global airline we operate the latest Airbus A340, A330, A380 and Boeing 777 aircraft, serving six continents and flying to over 100 destinations around the world. In addition we have over US$85 billion of new aircraft on order, which will take the Emirates fleet from our current 151 to 200 by 2012 and to around 300 by 2016. To operate our expanding fleet we are now recruiting the best pilots globally to work within our multi-cultural team of over 160 nationalities. Besides career growth, Dubai is a tourism centre and modern cosmopolitan city with high standards of healthcare, education and leisure pursuits for residents. It also is one of the most desirable lifestyle locations in the world for families and individuals.

Contact Details

Company Name:Emirates Airline & Group

Website:http://www.emiratesgroupcareers.com

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JOBS | Cabin Crew

Experience:0 - 3 Years

Location:Dubai/ UAE

Education:
UG - Any Graduate - Any Specialization,Graduation Not Required PG - Any PG Course - Any Specialization,Post Graduation Not Required

Job Description

CV drop-off for candidates fluent in written and spoken Arabic only.

WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU REALLY LOOKED FORWARD TO GOING TO WORK?

...You can, by becoming one of our truly international cabin crew team.

You will be based in Dubai, a cosmopolitan city that has rapidly grown into a global tourism and commercial centre that offers something to everyone.

Award-winning Emirates Airline operates an ultra modern and fast growing fleet of wide bodied Airbus and Boeing long haul aircraft. Currently flying to over 100 destinations in Europe, the Middle East, the Far East, Asia , Africa , Australia, New Zealand and the Americas, we are proud of the service delivered by our multi-national team of over 130 nationalities; all trained to the highest standards.

We are currently looking for exceptional people who would like to build a career with us and be part of our rapidly growing business. Our recruitment team interviews candidates in many countries across the globe.

If you are interested in an 'International Lifestyle' with a difference and want to be a part of an award winning team please apply online.

Candidates may appear in person and submit their CV, passport size and full lenght photographs at the New Emirates Group Headquarters, near Dubai International Airport, Second Floor Auditorium, Entrance A, on Saturday 11th June 2011 between 2:00 pm and 5:00 pm.

Fluency in written and spoken Arabic is essential.
Suitable candidates will be shortlisted and contacted for the selection process.

Please bring a valid UAE driving license, a UAE original health card or an original passport as identification to gain entrance to the building.

Keywords: Cabin Crew, Air Hostess, Stewardess

Desired Candidate Profile

Requirements:

• Minimum age 21 years at the time of application.
• Minimum arm reach of 212cms (on tip toes), which will enable you to reach emergency equipment on all aircraft types.
• Educated to at least high school level with strong problem solving skills.
• Fluency in written/spoken English (fluency in another language is an asset).
• Medically fit to meet aircrew requirements.
• Have a positive attitude with the natural ability to provide excellent service working within a team environment, dealing with people from all cultures

Company Profile

The Emirates Group is a highly profitable business with a turnover of approximately US$ 12 billion and over 50,000 employees. The Group comprises of Dnata, the successful Airport Ground Services and Travel Industry division, and Emirates, the Group's rapidly expanding and award winning international Airline. Emirates global network now sees it flying to over 110 destinations across 6 continents, operating a modern fleet of over 150 wide-bodied aircraft. Today the Airline has orders worth over US$ 68 billion for 200 more of the latest aircraft, with plans to operate to many more destinations in the months and years ahead. Essential to our continued business success as we expand will be the ongoing employment of high quality people to join our multi-cultural team of over 150 nationalities.

Dubai, a tourism centre and modern cosmopolitan city with high standards of healthcare, education and leisure pursuits for residents offers those we hire one of the most desirable lifestyle locations in the world. In addition to lifestyle and tax free salary benefits, the Emirates Group also offers professional development opportunities to help employees develop new skills and grow their careers successfully. Discover your future!

Contact Details

Company Name:Emirates Airline & Group

Website:http://www.emiratesgroupcareers.com

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NEWS | Woman delivers baby on Air India flight

A woman delivered a baby girl onboard a Toronto-bound Air India plane when it was flying 34,000 feet over Kazakhstan today without causing any disruption to the flight. Eight-month-old pregnant Kuljeet Kaur from Amritsar boarded Air India's Delhi-Toronto flight along with her husband from IGI airport at midnight. The flight took off at around 1.45 AM. When the plane was flying over Kazakhstan at around 3.30 AM, Kaur experienced labour pain, a senior Air India official said. The cabin crew was immediately informed, who alerted the Captain about the situation. A lady doctor travelling on the plane assisted the woman in the delivery. Though the pilot announced that if needed, he can land the aircraft at the nearest airport, a normal delivery took place, the official said. "

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NEWS | More flights from Vijayawada

A long wait is coming to an end. The wish of traders from the commercial capital of the state, Vijayawada, to get connected with metros of the country is coming true, with several flight operators deciding to introduce new flights to Gannavaram airport.
Encouraged by the increased passenger flow from Gannavaram airport, Air India is launching a new service from Delhi, starting October 30. The 122-seater flight would touch the tarmac at the renovated airport in the next 10 days. "The schedule will be announced a day before the official launch," a senior official of the Airports Authority of India said. The flight would operate via Hyderabad.
The private airliner, Jet Airways, will introduce a direct flight from Mumbai to Gannavaram next month. Chamber of Commerce president M Muralikrishna said the private airlines have responded positively to their pleas to operate a flight to Mumbai. As per the initial schedule, the flight will arrive here at around 3.30 pm and leave for Hyderabad at 3.45 pm, from where it would reach Mumbai at 6.05 pm. In addition to the Mumbai flight, Jet Airways has also agreed to operate a flight between Vijayawada and Vizag.
The Gannavaram airport, which was in limbo till last year, will finally witness a rush of flights, including choppers, in the coming months. The airport, which had only one flight to Hyderabad a few months ago, has five flights a day taking off to various destinations.

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NEWS | New Metro, sea routes will connect Navi Mumbai airport

In a recent report submitted to state government and other authorities, 2 metro corridors and 2 water routes have been proposed, in addition to several road and rail routes
Even as the first metro rail corridor is fumbling to the finish line, two new metro corridors have been proposed to connect the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) itself a long way away from completion to south Mumbai and the western suburbs.
In addition, the inland passenger water transport project has also made a comeback, as part of the holistic transport plan to facilitate commute to the airport.
It will require pressing into service catamarans and hovercrafts, officials said. The proposals were pitched in a recent report submitted by international firm LEA Associates to the state government, railways and infrastructure agencies.
A few days ago, Principal Secretary of Urban Development TC Benjamin and railway officials even made a presentation to the World Bank for financing the projects.
"This report will now be studied by the state government and CIDCO who are the owners of the land. It was meant to identify the most feasible modes of transport that could help connecting the new airport," said a senior government official on condition of anonymity.
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NEWS | MiG crash spot identified, snowfall hampers search

The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Saturday said it has identified the spot in the rocky mountains of Lahaul Valley in Himachal Pradesh where a MiG-29 jet crashed four days ago, but fresh snowfall in the area hampered the search operation.
"The crash spot has been zeroed in but overnight snowfall is hampering the search for the wreckage and the pilot," an IAF official told IANS over phone from the spot.
He said the sappers have identified the crash site and located some more wreckage of the aircraft, but the snow has blanketed the area.
"Now, it will take double the effort to locate the main wreckage because the search parties have to first dig through the snow and then recover the parts of the jet," he added.

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NEWS | Air travel to become shorter, greener

Do you find it annoying to fly into Delhi and Mumbai where planes have to hover in the sky, waiting in a seemingly endless queue for touchdown? Ever wondered why this doesn't happen at London, Dubai, Frankfurt or Newark despite the airports catering to many more flights?
It's because flights to busy airports are required to calculate backwards to determine the takeoff time that will make the entire journey short. In contrast, domestic flights in India are happy taking off on time with no care in the world on the prolonged wait that may follow. Beyond mere inconvenience to passengers, it also entails wastage of aviation turbine fuel worth crores of rupees as planes hover in the air or wait in takeoff queue.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation ( DGCA) seems to have finally woken up to the problem and is taking steps to address the situation that not only cuts down on flight time but also reduces fuel consumption, thereby cutting down on carbon emission.
"The Indian aviation industry has to adopt Air Traffic Flow Management (ATFM) to solve the gridlock in Mumbai and Delhi. A system should be in place within the next 12-18 months," Airports Authority of India general manager (air traffic management) Chandan Sen told TOI. There are two primary contenders for delivering the software that will integrate all the information-American NextGen and European SESAR.
"Once the system is in place, flight-related information will flow seamlessly across all stakeholders. There is requirement of collaborative decision-making between air traffic, airport managers and airlines to enable the system to function properly. After all the relevant information is fed into the system, it can determine what time passengers on a Kolkata-Mumbai flight should board the aircraft so that there is least amount of waiting time both for takeoff in Kolkata and for landing in Mumbai," Sen explained. This can lead to an annual saving of 6 million kg of ATF costing around Rs 40 crore and reduce carbon emission by 18 million kg.

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NEWS | American Airlines expands Curbside Check-in

American Airlines is expanding its Curbside Check-In service to give customers traveling internationally the opportunity to check their bags with the skycap as part of its drive to enhance the passenger experience.

Since September, American has been expanding the enhanced service to 28 airports that currently offer domestic Curbside Check-in, including American’s cornerstone markets—Los Angeles, Dallas/Fort Worth, Chicago O’Hare, Miami and at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport. Thirty-one additional U.S. markets will offer the new services by the beginning of November.

“Offering Curbside Check-in for travel to international destinations is another way American is expanding its products and services to better meet the needs and desires of customers traveling abroad,” said Tom Del Valle, American’s Senior Vice President - Airport Services. “The new service offers a seamless transition from booking to boarding, and we look forward to the positive changes this will bring to our customers’ overall travel experience.”

Curbside Check-in gives customers the convenient opportunity to book, purchase and check-in from home, drop their bags curbside with a skycap and move directly through the security check-point to their gate in a smooth process. The service also provides flexibility for customers traveling with a large number of bags or who simply prefer to bypass the ticket counter.

http://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aa-introduces-curbside-check-in-for-international-passengers/

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JOBS | Reservation Agent - International Airline PLC

Experience:1 - 6 Years

Location:Delhi/NCR, Gurgaon

Compensation:

Rupees 2,50,000 - 3,75,000
+free tickets from airlines + attractive incentives + leave travel allowance

Education:

UG - Any Graduate - Any Specialization PG - Any PG Course - Any Specialization,Post Graduation Not Required

Job Description:

-create reservations
-provide fare information
-process (re)confirmations
-process special requests,seats
-create PNR's
-execute refunds
-rebook passengers
-solve baggage queries
- 2 roster off's
- A/C cabs picks &drops
- 24*7rotational shifts

Keywords: reservations,air ticketing,travel agent, travel consellor,travel consultant, IATA , International travel reservations,airlines, creating PNRs, travel bookings, amadeus, international travel, travel & tourism, Reservation agent, fares

Desired Candidate Profile

-Graduate or final yr results awaited
-Working knowledge of AMADEUS(PREFFERED) or GDS knowledge must
-Excellent written&verbal comm skills
-Customer Service Orientation
-Knowledge of MS Excel, MS Word etc.
-Willing to work with rotational shifts

Company Profile:

Call B.A. is 100% subsidiary (Captive Unit) of British Airways which is owned & operated by British Airways. It was set up in the year 2004 in Gurgaon.

Contact Details

Company Name: British Airways PLC (011-45789477 / 9999108444)

traveljobs@mansourceindia.com

Contact No. 91-11-9999108444

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NEWS | No disinvestment of Air India: Civil Aviation Minister Vayalar Ravi

Government today ruled out disinvestment of Air India saying it is trying to bring the cash strapped national carrier to 'no-profit, no-loss' status.

"There is no plan of disinvestment in Air India or to bring an IPO in the near future by the government. As a Civil Aviation Minister my first priority is to bring Air India in no-profit no-loss," Civil Aviation Minister Vayalar Ravi said on the sidelines of a two-day international seminar.

The minister said that the Group of Ministers would meet soon to discuss the national carrier's health.

Addressing the seminar organised by the Air Traffic Control Guild here to mark the 100 year of Civil Aviation in India, Ravi said that government would soon look into the proposals and the recommendations of various committees and commissions for improving the work environment of ATC as per the International Civil Aviation Organisation standards.

He also assured that as per the ICAO recommendation, the government is planning to separate air traffic control from the Airports Authority of India (AAI).

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/transportation/airlines-/-aviation/no-disinvestment-of-air-india-civil-aviation-minister-vayalar-ravi/articleshow/10427523.cms

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NEWS | Qatar Airways launches new flight to Uganda

Qatar Airways’ is preparing for its first flight to Uganda, which takes off for the firs time on November 2nd.

The carrier was recently recognised as the Middle East’s Leading Airlines Business Class at the prestigious World Travel Awards.

The daily non-stop scheduled flights to the Ugandan city of Entebbe mark the carrier’s first new route to the African continent since early 2007.

Uganda is fast emerging as a regional trading centre with links to Europe and the Far East, but has limited international air services – a void Qatar Airways is set to fill with its huge international network of routes via its Doha base.

http://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-launches-new-flight-to-uganda/

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NEWS | Boeing ramps up 737 production

Boeing has begun building the first Next-Generation 737 at the program’s new production rate of 35 airplanes a month.

The rate is increasing from 31.5 airplanes a month to meet worldwide market demand for the best-selling single-aisle airplane.

Employees loaded chords and webs manufactured by the Boeing Fabrication division into the company’s newest automated spar assembly tool, the first visible step in the final assembly of the airplane.

The parts were then joined to make a spar, the main support structure for the wings.

“The start of spar assembly today demonstrates the progress the 737 team has made,” said Beverly Wyse, vice president and general manager of the 737 program.

“This is part of the series of rate increases to meet customer demand for the most popular airplane in aviation history.”

Boeing has taken a three-fold approach to prepare for the rate increases on the 737 program.

The company is making production processes more efficient by working with employee process improvement teams, increasing the production capacity with capital investments such as a new wings system installation line in the Renton factory and making the site footprint more efficient by moving some production areas, expanding others and decommissioning outdated equipment.

The automated spar assembly tool used to build the first spar is the ninth such machine at the Renton factory, drilling about 1,700 holes and inserting fasteners to make the spar.

The tool increases the 737’s wing-building capacity and is an example of one of many facilities changes happening at the Renton site to increase capacity and prepare for rate increases.

The 737 production rate will increase to 38 airplanes a month in the second quarter of 2013 and to 42 airplanes a month in the first half of 2014.

http://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/boeing-ramps-up-737-production/
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NEWS |British Airways demands Heathrow expansion

British Airways has once again called on the British government to urgently address the lack of new hub airport capacity in the south-east of England.

Responding to the government’s “Developing a sustainable framework for UK aviation” consultation, the airline warned that in order to support the UK economy there must be additional aviation capacity to meet growing demand for global connectivity.

In its submission, the airline argues that aviation supports more than 900,000 jobs in the UK and provides vital transport links for businesses across the country.

While London has developed one of the world’s best and most extensive networks of international air services, it is in danger of stagnating and falling behind competitors due to lack of new hub capacity.

Keith Williams, British Airways’ chief executive, said: “The government must take action now.

“There are no easy choices, but avoiding these choices is to undermine the UK aviation and aerospace industry and to hinder the economic recovery.”

He added: “We are already falling behind other European hubs in providing services to the booming markets of China and India.

“This will only continue unless the Government commits to allowing sustainable growth.

“The UK government has a choice. It can pursue sustainable growth, or simply manage a steady decline.”

source:

http://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-demands-heathrow-expansion/

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NEWS | Etihad and IAG in frame for Aer Lingus

Etihad Airways and International Airlines Group (IAG) have emerged as possible partners for troubled Irish carrier Aer Lingus.

The Irish government is considering disposing of its 25 per cent stake in the carrier as it seeks to battle budget deficits.

A raft of privitisations are being considered as Ireland seeks to meet conditions imposed following a European Union/International Monetary Fund bailout.

Etihad chief executive James Hogan met prime minister Enda Kenny in Dublin earlier this month and “they spoke about Etihad possibly buying the government’s 25 per cent stake in Aer Lingus,” RTE said in the report.

http://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-and-iag-in-frame-for-aer-lingus/

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NEWS | Air France-KLM boss quits

Pierre-Henri Gourgeon has stepped down as CEO of Air France and the Air France-KLM group, following pressure from the board of directors.

Having held the post since 2009, Gourgeon was expected to stay until 2013, but following a board meeting yesterday, it emerged that he had quit.

The news came amid reports of poor performance for the airline – with shares having fallen almost 53 percent in the past six months.

In addition there has been speculation that poor pilot training had been a factor in the 2009 crash that killed 228 people.

Air France-KLM is determined to “improve operating and financial performance in a context of economic uncertainties affecting European air traffic, as well as the position of Air France in respect of increased competition from new entrants.”

http://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-klm-boss-quits/

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NEWS | Manager-HR & Admin

Experience: 10 - 12 Years

Location: Mumbai

Compensation:Rupees 6,50,000 - 7,50,000

Education:

UG - B.A - Any Specialization,B.B.A - Management,B.Com - Commerce,B.Sc - Any Specialization PG - MBA/PGDM - HR/Industrial Relations

Job Description

Good in Labour Laws and industrial relations. Disciplinery action. Performance Appraisal and modern HR practices.Negotiations and dealing with various contractors and union etc. ready to travel atleast 10-15 days in a month extensively.

Keywords: Manager - HR & Admin Car Hiring Co of Airline Pvt Ltd Co, Mumbai.

Desired Candidate Profile

Graduate + MBA HR+ LL.B. with 10 -12 years experience in Industrial Relations dealing with contractorss, labours with minimum 4-5years experience in car rental business.

Age: 32 - 35 years

Company Profile

A Car Rental Pvt Ltd Co of A Airline Pvt Ltd Company in.Mumbai

Contact Details

Company Name: A Car Rental Pvt Ltd Co of A Airline Pvt Ltd Company in.Mumbai

contact No 9109869735804

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