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FAA computer glitch grounds all domestic flights in USA

Harry Johnson Jan 11, 2023 0
Federal Aviation Administration stressed that planes already in the sky were not at risk as a result of the NOTAM outage FAA computer glitch grounds all domestic flights in USA
Hotels

Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa by The Emerald Collection now open

Kristin Mariano Oct 3, 2022
The Emerald Collection announces the opening of its second Maldivian 5-star luxury  property in Raa Atoll: Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa  Immersed in lush greenery and…
Hawaii

FAA finds Hawaii Airline Unsafe

Juergen T Steinmetz May 25, 2022
FAA finds Hawaii Airline Unsafe - Transair and Transair Express is Hawaii-based and operates between the Hawaiian islands. Freight, cargo, or passengers, all airlines should be safe. A…
TD Syndicated Partner

Flyers Rights: FAA must set airline seat size standards

Harry Johnson May 3, 2022
Flyers Rights: FAA must set airline seat size standards - FlyersRights.org, the largest airline passenger rights organization, has filed its reply brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the…
Airlines and Aviation

Virgin Galactic receives FAA approval for commercial space trips

Joe Cusmano Jun 29, 2021
Virgin Galactic has made history, becoming the first space liner to be certified by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to carry passengers on its spaceplanes.

Flyers Rights objecting to FAA’s proposed Boeing 737 MAX changes

Harry S. Johnson Sep 25, 2020
FlyersRights.org, the largest airline passenger organization, submitted comments criticizing FAA’s proposed fixes for the Boeing 737 MAX as inadequate and not supported by data.
TD Syndicated Partner

Passenger rights group asks Congress to demand transparency from Boeing and FAA

Harry S. Johnson Sep 16, 2020
Airline passenger rights group FlyersRights.org submitted a letter to US Congress to ask for transparency from the FAA and Boeing in their quest to address the 737 MAX’s deadly flaws and…

Boeing 737 MAX remains primary FAA concern despite Dreamliner issues

Harry S. Johnson Sep 11, 2020
Despite new reports that the Federal Aviation Administration is investigating potential defects in Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner production, the global re-certification of the 737 MAX must remain…

FAA new grant supports aviation maintenance careers

Harry S. Johnson Sep 9, 2020
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced the Aviation Maintenance Technical Workforce Development Grant Program to increase interest and recruit students for careers in…
Airlines and Aviation

FAA celebrates 70th anniversary

Aaron Greenwood Jul 8, 2016
The Foreign Airline Association (FAA) hosted an exclusive evening reception at Lord’s Cricket Ground last night to celebrate its 70th anniversary.  Guests were treated a Champagne…
Airlines and Aviation

“Fastest” in-flight Wi-Fi gains FAA approval

Mark Elliott Apr 19, 2016
The speed of in-flight Wi-Fi services is set to improve after ViaSat received approval from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to install its Ka-band satellite system on Airbus…
Airlines and Aviation

FAA welcomes formation of Airlines for Europe

Aaron Greenwood Jan 26, 2016
The Foreign Airlines Association (FAA) has welcomed the launch of new lobby group, Airlines for Europe.  The organisation has been established by Europe’s three biggest legacy…
Airlines and Aviation

FAA eases restrictions on in-flight gadget use

Mark Elliott Nov 1, 2013
The US has ruled that electronic devices can now be used by air passengers during take-off and landing. The new regulation, passed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), will…
Global

FAA召回部分休假员工 美国航空业仍面临困境

Nelly Oct 10, 2013
据《路透社》报道,尽管美国联邦航空局(FAA)数百名休假员工于本周内陆续返回工作岗位,美国政府的关门仍然导致波音和空中客车无法将新飞机交付至航空公司,并带来安全方面的担忧。…
United States

FAA partners universities for biofuel development

Mark Elliott Sep 17, 2013
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has unveiled plans to set up a new facility to develop alternative jet fuels. The FAA has selected a team of 15 universities to lead the…
Airlines and Aviation

FAA clears Dreamliner for relaunch

Mark Elliott Apr 20, 2013 13
US aviation authorities have approved Boeing's Dreamliner battery solution, paving the way for the aircraft to resume commercial flights. Boeing submitted the solution to the US Federal…
United States

Boeing presents 787 battery plan to FAA

Feb 23, 2013 10
Boeing has presented its plan to fix the B787 Dreamliner’s batteries to the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), as it moves to get the aircraft back into service. The President…
Thailand

Thailand’s Faasai Resort unveils ‘Ecotopia’

Mark Elliott Feb 22, 2011
The Faasai Resort & Spa in Chanthaburi, on the southeast coast of Thailand, is hosting Thailand's first-ever 'Ecotopia' celebration from 24 February to 31 May.Ecotopia is based…
Global

FAA investigates American Airlines

Mark Elliott Oct 22, 2009
American Airlines is under investigation by the US Federal Aviation Administration over allegations of substandard repairs on its ageing fleet of MD-80 aircraft. US media reports over the…
Airlines and Aviation

FAA clears Dreamlifter

Mark Elliott Jun 6, 2007
Boeing said the FAA's certification means the Dreamlifter has successfully demonstrated all of the testing and safety requirements."This certification reflects not only the safety and…
TD Syndicated Partner

Canada Jetlines Mulls Partnership with Qatar Airways

Harry Johnson Mar 16, 2023 0
by: Harry Johnson | Qatar is not only a growing and exciting destination, but also home to the world's best airport, Hamad International Airport Full article: Canada Jetlines Mulls…
TD Syndicated Partner

Economy Seats on Airlines in the US are wide enough

Juergen T Steinmetz Mar 10, 2023 0
by: Juergen T Steinmetz | US Judge thinks seats on US air planes are large enough for American Travelers and issued a rule against Flyers Right. Full article: Economy Seats on Airlines in…
Air

Boeing Temporarily Suspends 787 Dreamliner Deliveries

Joe Cusmano Mar 6, 2023
The delivery of Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner aircraft has been delayed while an investigation into a fuselage component is carried out. Late last week, the news was made public by both…
Tourism

Ten family-friendly experiences in Aspen and Snowmass this summer

Kristin Mariano Mar 2, 2023
During the summer months, the scenic mountain towns of Aspen and Snowmass Village in Colorado offer an unforgettable experience for all ages. With a world-class events calendar ranging…
Tourism

10 favourite film set locations for free to take your family

Kristin Mariano Feb 21, 2023
Half term is in full swing and as families are looking for fun, affordable activities to do around the country, stepping into your favourite films may be the perfect way to end the week.…
Airlines and Aviation

Inspiring women aviators

Kanchan Nath Feb 7, 2023
In 2021, female pilots made up around 64,979 of total FAA-certified pilots, accounting for only 9%, a recent survey showed.
Airlines and Aviation

United Airlines Confirms Suspension of Services at JFK Airport

Joe Cusmano Oct 7, 2022
United Airlines has announced that it will suspend service to John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) in New York City beginning in late October 2022. Last September, United Airlines threatened…
Airlines and Aviation

DGCA concern over 5G interference

Kanchan Nath Sep 28, 2022
Raising concerns regarding the 5G rollout, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has written to the Department of Telecom (DoT) on likely interference of the spectrum with…
India

G-20 will provide a platform to showcase India’s tourism potential: Reddy

Kanchan Nath Sep 20, 2022
This was stated at the three-day National Conference of State Tourism Ministers at Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh which began on 18 September.
Airlines and Aviation

Air New Zealand Delays B787 Deliveries

Joe Cusmano Sep 6, 2022
Due to the production delays at Boeing, Air New Zealand has delayed the delivery of further B787s by a year. Richard Thomson, the airline’s CFO, revealed on a recent earnings call that…
Airlines and Aviation

Qantas, Air New Zealand Benefit From Foreign Airlines Operation Constraints

Joe Cusmano Aug 31, 2022
The projections of Qantas and Air New Zealand are optimistic for at least the next 12 months. Executives from both airlines expect a healthy revenue environment as tourists return to…
TD Syndicated Partner

Ensuring Safe Rollout of 5G Networks on Airlines

Juergen T Steinmetz Jun 21, 2022
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged governments to work closely with the aviation industry to ensure that aviation and incumbent aviation safety systems can safely…
Air

Airlines must pay compensation if passenger denied boarding, says DGCA

Megha Paul Jun 16, 2022
These are liable only in cases where the traveller is holding a valid ticket and has presented it on time, according to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
Air

Hello Berlin! Lufthansa to receive first ultra-modern Dreamliner

Megha Paul Jun 7, 2022
Lufthansa said that it will receive its first ultra-modern long-haul Dreamliner Boeing 787-9 aircraft following certification by the FAA
Airlines and Aviation

American Airlines Suspends Sydney Flights

Joe Cusmano Mar 3, 2022
American Airlines has confirmed it will suspend flights from LA-Sydney from 5 May, in light of ongoing delivery delays on its fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners.
Airlines and Aviation

Emirates President Threatens To Cancel Airbus & Boeing Orders

Joe Cusmano Mar 3, 2022
Given the Dubai-based airline’s aircraft on order, Emirates President Tim Clark is dissatisfied with both Airbus and Boeing.
Air

Boeing Cannot Certify 787 Jets For Flight

Joe Cusmano Feb 24, 2022
Federal safety officials said they will keep the authority to approve Boeing 787 planes for flight rather than hand it back to the aircraft manufacturer, which has been unable to deliver any…
Airlines and Aviation

Qantas Group Cuts Capacity As WA Delays Border Reopening

Joe Cusmano Jan 27, 2022
In light of the Western Australian government’s decision to delay indefinitely reopening its borders due to an increase in Omicron cases, Qantas has announced that it will cut its projected…

What Was All The Fuss About Airlines And 5G In The U.S

Joe Cusmano Jan 24, 2022
The latest hurdle in a dispute over concerns that 5G mobile phone service could interfere with aeroplane equipment prompted major international airlines to cancel flights to the United…
Air

U.S. Airlines Issue A Warning About The Dangers Of 5G Wireless

Joe Cusmano Dec 22, 2021
Planned 5G wireless services by wireless carriers might disrupt thousands of daily flights and cost air passengers $1.6 billion yearly in delays.
Air

The US aviation regulator calls to get tough on air rage

Joe Cusmano Aug 11, 2021
The top aviation regulator in the United States has proposed that local police across the country file more charges against unruly airline passengers and that airports restrict alcohol…
Airlines and Aviation

Passenger duct-taped to seat for assaulting flight attendants

Joe Cusmano Aug 6, 2021
A 22-year-old passenger of Frontier Airlines is facing three misdemeanour charges for battery after he allegedly groped and assaulted flight attendants while the plane was in the air.
Vaccination Updates

Visit Maldives unveils ‘I’m Vaccinated’ microsite to provide vaccination updates to travellers

Megha Paul Jul 16, 2021
Visit Maldives has launched a new microsite providing travellers with the most up to date information on the country’s COVID-19 vaccination process within the tourism industry, as part of…
Air

Why so many people are fighting on airplanes

Joe Cusmano Jun 29, 2021
The number of people fighting in aircraft – attacking each other, abusing crew members orally and physically, and generally causing a scene – is higher than ever.
Global

Man jumps from moving plane after trying to breach cockpit

Joe Cusmano Jun 29, 2021
A man jumped from a moving plane at Los Angeles International Airport Friday night after an unsuccessful attempt to access the flight’s cockpit.
Air

Why there are so many unruly passengers on planes

Joe Cusmano Jun 7, 2021
The FAA usually sees 100 – 150 cases of bad inflight behaviour filed with them each year.
Airlines and Aviation

Flight attendant in the US loses two teeth in attack by passenger

Joe Cusmano May 28, 2021
US authorities have charged a 28-year-old woman with felony battery after an attack on a Southwest Airlines plane in which a flight attendant lost two teeth and suffered other injuries to…
Airlines and Aviation

Bad behaviour on planes drawing bigger fines in the US

Joe Cusmano May 20, 2021
US regulators are imposing big fines on passengers who behave badly and flout rules, including refusing to wear masks on board.
Airlines and Aviation

A woman assaults flight attendant as did not pick up her trash

Joe Cusmano May 12, 2021
A passenger onboard an American Airlines flight from Miami to New York JFK had to be restrained and was arrested on arrival on Sunday after allegedly attacking and assaulting a flight…
Air

Boeing 777s grounded by airlines following Denver incident

Joe Cusmano Mar 4, 2021
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has decided to step up Boeing 777 inspections following an incident in Denver last weekend.
Air

Boeing to pay USD 2.5 billion for settling fraud charge over 737 Max plane

Megha Paul Jan 11, 2021
Boeing has agreed to pay USD 2.5 billion to settle criminal charges in the US centred on the troubled 737 Max
Air

The First Covid-19 Vaccine Doses Are Already Flying

Joe Cusmano Nov 30, 2020
When will covid-19 vaccines be making their way to the public? If air cargo is any indication, perhaps the answer to both questions is sooner than you think.

EASA: Boeing 737 MAX could return to European skies ‘within weeks’

Harry S. Johnson Nov 27, 2020
Boeing‘s troubled 737 MAX jet could be cleared within weeks to return to European skies after a nearly two-year grounding

Is it safe to fly on a commercial plane? Latest!

Juergen Steinmetz Oct 11, 2020
According to the Flight Safety Foundation getting on a plane is safe again. Dr. Hassan Shahidi, president, and CEO of the foundation joined Juergen Steinmetz from eTurboNews

Ryanair hopes Boeing’s troubled 737 MAX jet returns to service next month

Harry S. Johnson Oct 10, 2020
Irish low-cost airline Ryanair announced that Boeing’s troubled 737 MAX aircraft may return to service in the United States as soon as next month. That would allow Ryanair to start receiving…
Features

Electric aircraft taxi system

Malcolm Ginsberg Oct 6, 2020
WheelTug has debuted its innovative electric aircraft taxi system with a demonstration, held at Memphis International Airport, and Zoomed all over the world reports London based Malcolm…

$335 million in infrastructure grants to US airports announced

Harry S. Johnson Sep 24, 2020
Elaine L. Chao announced today that the US government will award $335 million in airport safety and infrastructure grants through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to 80 airports in…

New Zealand Government announces travel industry support package

Juergen Steinmetz Sep 9, 2020
The New Zealand Travel Industry Suppliers Group says the Government’s commitment of $47m to support the travel industry is vital to help bring back the travel funds of New Zealanders whose…

Boeing testing quieter and cleaner flights with Etihad Airways

Harry S. Johnson Aug 27, 2020
An Etihad Airways 787-10 Dreamliner decked out with special equipment that can enhance safety and reduce CO2 emissions and noise has commenced flight testing this week for Boeing’s…

Boeing fires CEO Dennis Muilenburg as 737 Max crisis deepens

Megha Paul Dec 24, 2019
With the mounting losses faced by the company and a damaged reputation owing to the 737 Max crisis, the Boeing board of directors has forced the resignation of Dennis Muilenberg, CEO of…
Events

5 scariest events that happened in travel this year

Kristin Mariano Oct 31, 2019
Happy Halloween! It is the perfect time to share horror stories. This year, the travel industry suffered a number of events. Below are the five events in travel that spooked everyone in the…

First mother-daughter pilot duo fly high

Megha Paul Oct 9, 2019
Aviation, like much of the travel industry, remains a male-dominated space. Even in 2019, female pilots still only account for an estimated 4.4% (or 6,994) of commercial pilots in the US…
Air

IATA coordinates state aviation safety regulators to safely return 737 MAX to service

Megha Paul Jun 30, 2019
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged state aviation safety regulators to continue to align on technical validation requirements and timelines for the safe re-entry…
Startups

Uber Eats tests food delivery via drones

Kristin Mariano Jun 17, 2019
Uber Eats has announced that it will begin testing the first-ever commercial application of drone food delivery in high-density urban areas.
Hotels

Hot hotel openings: Restoring historic icons

Christian Tolentino Jun 7, 2019
In this week’s hot hotels round-up, we’ve got three historic hotels that have opened its doors after getting a royal transformation.
Hotels

IHG restores 18th-century riverside landmark in Lyon, France

Christian Tolentino Apr 10, 2019
Nestled in a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the landmark InterContinental Lyon - Hotel Dieu will open in June 2019. The historical building, a former hospital that operated for more than…
Airlines and Aviation

Another Boeing 737 Max 8 makes emergency landing due to engine problem

Kristin Mariano Mar 27, 2019
As investigation on Boeing 737 Max 8 progresses, another plane of its model made an emergency landing shortly after departing Orlando.
Airlines and Aviation

737 MAX Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation System: Could the craft’s new safety tech be the reason for its failure?

Kristin Mariano Mar 20, 2019
Initial findings have found “similarities” between the two accidents related to the anti-stall software of the aircraft. In both cases, allegedly the pilots battled with the craft software…
Hotels

IHG to open seven new hotels in India

Mili Mar 1, 2019
After the massive Six Senses acquisition, InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) is making waves in India. Under the IHG-SAMHI partnership, it today announced the opening of seven more Holiday…
Airlines and Aviation

IATA: US preparing for 62% spike in air traffic

Alastair Newport Feb 15, 2019
Aviation body IATA (The International Air Transport Association) has gone on record to urge the United States government to work in unison with the country’s aviation industry to prepare for…
Airlines and Aviation

Aviation round up: Where beer and safety do mix

Alastair Newport Jan 9, 2019
With 2019 little more than a week old it is time for the first aviation news roundup of the New Year. This week’s run down of key events and news for the industry is mixed bag of…
Hospitality

Inspired by vintage photography, Curio Collection hotel opens in Paris

Christian Tolentino May 9, 2018
Niepce Paris Hotel, named after influential French photographer Janine Niepce, officially opened, joining Curio Collection’s portfolio of hand-picked and personality-driven hotels.
Travel Tech

6 essential apps to take on your next big adventure

Christian Tolentino Feb 2, 2018
Going off-the-grid? You'll be needing these 6 essential apps for your next big adventure.
Airlines and Aviation

Foreign Airlines Association holds summer reception with new committee members

Jill Sayles Jul 7, 2017
The Foreign Airlines Association (FAA) recently held its summer reception at The May Fair Hotel in London.  Guest speaker was Graham Pickett, global head of aviation & travel and vice…
Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia arrives in the USA

Mark Elliott Jun 29, 2017
AirAsia reached a major milestone this week when it touched down in the US for the first time. Flight D7001, operated by long-haul unit AirAsia X, landed at Honolulu International Airport…
United States

Samsung and SONIFI Launch Integrated In-Room Technology Package

Simon Willmore May 25, 2017 0
 Samsung Electronics America, Inc., has announced a partnership with SONIFI Solutions, Inc., a provider of interactive guest engagement solutions, to offer hoteliers an integrated in-room…
UK

VisitEngland announces Awards for Excellence winners

Aaron Greenwood Apr 25, 2017
VisitEngland has celebrated the best of English tourism, announcing the winners of its Awards for Excellence for 2017.  The awards, now in their 28th year, celebrate those businesses…
Airlines and Aviation

Oh deer! Passenger plane suffers bizarre accident

Mark Elliott Feb 17, 2017
A US passenger plane was involved in a bizarre accident on Wednesday, when it struck a deer while attempting to take off. UPI News reports that the aircraft, operated by American Eagle -…
Airlines and Aviation

Asian air route updates: China Southern Airlines, AirAsia X and more

Mark Elliott Feb 6, 2017
THAI expands connections with neighbour Where? Bangkok (Thailand) to Kota Kinabalu, pictured (Malaysia) When? Daily, effective 26 March 2017 Who? Thai Smile Why? Long-awaited direct…
Features

亚航X得到夏威夷开航绿灯

Mark Elliott Jan 25, 2017
来自亚洲的廉航亚航X,近日开通了首条飞往美国的航线。 亚航长程已获得美国联邦航空局(FAA)许可飞往美国,可飞往任何一个目的地,将成为首个飞往美国的亚洲廉价航空。 亚航发文告表示,该集团正考虑飞往几个地点,包括夏威夷。 亚航长程集团首席执行员拿督卡玛鲁丁表示,截至目前该集团专注于开发亚洲、澳洲及中东市场,对于进军新市场一事感到兴奋,并相信新航线将成为很重要的旅程碑。…
Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia X gets green light for US flights

Mark Elliott Jan 24, 2017
AirAsia X, the Asian low-cost carrier, has been cleared to launch its first ever flights to the US. The Malaysia-based airline has received permission from the US Federal Aviation…
Airlines and Aviation

泰航将重返北美

Mark Elliott Jan 12, 2017
泰国国际航空(Thai Airways)近日为北美市场新任命了专门的销售代理(GSA),作为其重返北美市场的准备。 泰航曾经运营着飞往纽约、洛杉矶和多伦多的航班,不过于2015年停飞了其北美航线,由于不断增长的油价让这样的长途航线利润空间缩减。 泰航FAA评级也被降低,表示泰航将不再被允许开通飞往美国的航线。…
Airlines and Aviation

THAI prepares for return to North America

Mark Elliott Jan 11, 2017
Thai Airways has appointed a new general sales agent (GSA) in North America, as the national carrier prepares to relaunch flights across the Pacific. Having previously flown to New…
Airlines and Aviation

Global aviation body visits Thailand to discuss safety

Mark Elliott Dec 21, 2016
The UN's global aviation body, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), visited Thailand recently to discuss the country's safety issues. Thailand scored poorly in its…
Airlines and Aviation

RJ bans Samsung Galaxy Note7 smartphones

Gemma Greenwood Oct 16, 2016
Royal Jordanian has banned Samsung Galaxy Note7 smartphone devices (including recalled and replacement devices) on board all of its aircraft. Royal Jordanian announced that passengers who…
Australia

THAI postpones A350’s international launch

Mark Elliott Sep 12, 2016
Thai Airways International (THAI) has delayed the launch of its brand new Airbus A350 on the Bangkok-Melbourne route. Following a series of short-haul services to Chiang Mai, the…
United States

Garuda gets green light to fly to US

Mark Elliott Aug 16, 2016
Garuda Indonesia will soon be able to fly to the US, after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) upgraded Indonesia's safety rating. Indonesia had been a Category 2-rated country,…
Airlines and Aviation

印尼鹰航欲重返美国

Mark Elliott Jun 20, 2016
据悉,印尼鹰航——印尼最大的航空公司——正在推进其国际扩张计划,它的目标是进一步拓展欧洲与中国市场。如果获得相关批准,印尼鹰航今后也可能会重返美国市场。 目前,美国对鹰航有着禁飞令,这是因为在一系列航空公司空难事故之后,美国联邦航空管理局(FAA)于2007年下调了印尼的安全评级。印尼鹰航CEO Arif Wibowo表示,他希望美国对印尼航企实施的禁飞令能够尽早于今年取消。…
Airlines and Aviation

Garuda wants to fly to US

Mark Elliott Jun 19, 2016
Garuda Indonesia is planning to launch flights to the US as early as next year. At present, the national carrier is unable to fly to the US as Indonesia has a 'Category 2' safety…
Airlines and Aviation

New Dreamliners could see THAI return to North America

Mark Elliott Jun 7, 2016
Thai Airways International could resume direct flights to North America, following the arrival of its new fleet of Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft. The Bangkok Post reported the…
Face‑to‑Face

最快机上WiFi获美国联邦航空署批准

Mark Elliott Apr 20, 2016
全球宽带服务供货商ViaSat的最快速机上WiFi服务系统近日得到了美国联邦航空署(FAA)批准,其Ka波段卫星系统很快将在所有空客A320飞机上使用。 FAA批准了卫星天线和雷达在飞机上进行安装,和ViaSat的机舱技术一起将为旅客们带来全球目前最快的机上WiFi速度。 “实现这一突破对我们来说意味重大,因为我们创造了全球迄今为止最快的飞机上WiFi网络服务,”…
Airlines and Aviation

ADEC, Boeing, and Mubadala launch afterschool programmes

Mark Elliott Apr 18, 2016
Boeing, the Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC) and Mubadala Development Company have partnered to launch the ‘curiosity machine’ - an engineering focused design programme, to the UAE.…
Airlines and Aviation

Boeing helps Nok Air solve pilot problems

Mark Elliott Mar 16, 2016
Thailand's Nok Air has formed a new partnership with Boeing aimed at alleviating the low-cost carrier's pilot crunch. The Bangkok-based airline has formed a new flight training…
Tourism Boards

IATA敦促泰国政府重视航空安全

Mark Elliott Feb 19, 2016
国际航空运输协会(IATA)近日敦促泰国政府,加强航空运输安全和提高运输能力。 在本周四IATA发出的一份申明中,国际航空运输协会表示,泰国政府必须重视去年国际民航组织(ICAO)和联邦航空局(FAA)发布的对降级泰国航空安全地位的评级报告。 “这些评级报告依据的是政府的行为,而非航空公司本身,”IATA主席Tony…
Airlines and Aviation

IATA urges Thai government to sort out safety issues

Mark Elliott Feb 18, 2016
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called on the Thai government to "urgently" address its aviation safety and capacity issues. In a statement released on Thursday,…
Bahrain

BAS partners with Ideagen’s Q-Pulse

Mark Elliott Jan 20, 2016
Ideagen recently announced a working partnership with Bahrain Airport Services (BAS) to improve regulatory and operational document management at Bahrain International Airport.…
Airlines and Aviation

Thailand avoids European flight ban

Mark Elliott Dec 11, 2015
Thailand will not be placed on the European Union’s aviation blacklist, despite not meeting International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards in a recent audit. While the…
Airlines and Aviation

US downgrades Thailand’s air safety rating

Mark Elliott Dec 2, 2015
The US has downgraded Thailand's aviation safety rating to Category 2, meaning Thai carriers are unable to launch new flights to the country. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)…
Guest Column

Foreign Airlines Association relaunches ahead of 70th anniversary in 2016

Aaron Greenwood Dec 1, 2015
One of my key priorities when elected chairman of the FAA 19 months ago, was to modernise the association. With constant technological innovation and evermore savvy consumers, the airline…
Airlines and Aviation

Gogo gets green light for high-speed in-flight Wi-Fi

Mark Elliott Aug 25, 2015
Gogo has received permission from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to launch its new high-speed in-flight Wi-Fi service. The company has received the final Supplemental…
Airlines and Aviation

Etihad rolls out ‘Perfect Flight Programme’

Mark Elliott Jun 11, 2015
In an effort to minimise environmental impact of its operations, Etihad Airways recently launched an Abu Dhabi Perfect Flight Programme. This programme is conducted with a…
Airlines and Aviation

美国航空和全美航空终获单一运营证书

Mark Elliott Apr 10, 2015
美国航空于美国时间4月8日获得联邦航空局(FAA)为美国航空和全美航空颁发的单一运营证书,标志着两家公司的整合取得一个重要里程碑。 联邦航空局批准美国航空和全美航空以单一证书运营,是两家公司在超过18个月的时间里,为统一运营政策和程序所做努力的结果。即日起,大多数航班的运作、维护和调度程序都将实现统一。空管通信的呼叫信号也将统一采用“美国航空”来指称两家公司。…
Airlines and Aviation

US Airways, American officially become single airline

Mark Elliott Apr 9, 2015
American Airlines and US Airways have officially become a single airline, after the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a single operating certificate for the two carriers.…
Airlines and Aviation

NASA正在研究新飞机制作材料

Mark Elliott Apr 8, 2015
美国国家航空和宇宙航行局(NASA)最近成立了一个新小组,计划研究能用来制造飞机机身的新型材料。 NASA和其他包括联邦航空局(FAA)以及通用电器航空公司在内的5家机构联手,在努力搜寻新型质量轻便的材料,为以后应用于飞机的制造中。 “NASA一直在通过前沿的研究和发展在努力为航空业的进步做贡献,”Jaiwon…
Airlines and Aviation

NASA researches new aircraft materials

Mark Elliott Apr 7, 2015
NASA has established a new group intended to advance the research of new materials that could be used to manufacture aircraft. The US space agency has teamed up with five other…
Airlines and Aviation

MAS blames “oversight” for black box battery failure

Mark Elliott Mar 9, 2015
Malaysia Airlines has said that an "oversight" led to the expired battery in flight MH370's flight data recorder not being replaced before the aircraft's final flight. An…
Airlines and Aviation

E-cigarette warning for airlines

Mark Elliott Jan 26, 2015
Air passengers are being urged not to pack e-cigarettes in their checked baggage. The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a directive to airlines advising them to…
Tourism

中韩旅游迈入“1000万时代”

Mark Elliott Jan 20, 2015
中国日报网消息,刚刚过去的2014年,中韩旅游互访人数首次迈入“1000万人时代”。韩国旅游局最新统计表明:2014年访韩的中国游客超过610万人次。中国旅游研究院日前发布的“中国入境游年度报告2014”显示:2014年韩国旅华人次约420万。今明两年中韩还将互办“旅游年”,可以预期,两国间旅游将愈加红火。 中韩互为第一大入境客源国…
Airlines and Aviation

China targets 30% of global turboprop market

Mark Elliott Jan 12, 2015
China is aiming to significantly increase its share of the global turboprop aircraft market, with the launch of a new model. In an interview with the China Daily, an…
Tourism

广之旅发布2014年国庆黄金周出境旅游市场趋势

Mark Elliott Aug 26, 2014
8月24日,广州广之旅国际旅行社借公司举行2014国庆国内游和出境游热卖会之际,一并举办新闻发布会,现场发布2014年国庆黄金周出境旅游市场趋势,并推广2014年国庆黄金周出境游最新产品系列。…
Airlines and Aviation

Nationalities of Malaysia Airlines victims revealed

Mark Elliott Jul 18, 2014
The nationalities of those killed in the Malaysia airlines crash yesterday have been released.  The majority of those onboard the flight from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur were from the…
Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air Signs heavy maintenance agreement with JorAMco

Mark Elliott Jul 16, 2014
Oman Air has signed a new deal with JorAMCo to provide the Omani national carrier with base maintenance services for two Embraer 175 and three Airbus A330 aircraft in its fleet.  The…
Airlines and Aviation

NASA aims to bring back supersonic air travel

Mark Elliott Jun 18, 2014
The return of supersonic passenger travel may be moving closer to reality thanks to a project being undertaken by NASA. Several NASA researchers will attend the Aviation 2014 event in…
Airlines and Aviation

New Dreamliner gets green light for launch

Mark Elliott Jun 17, 2014
Boeing's new extended Dreamliner aircraft, the B787-9, has been officially approved for launch. The new wide-body aircraft has been certified by the US Federal Aviation Administration…
Tourism

Russia gets a showcase of Sharjah

Mark Elliott Jun 8, 2014
Russia got a showcase of Sharjah from trade delegates including representatives from Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq). The participation was part of the Kazan…
United Arab Emirates

Key speakers announced for GALF 2014

Mark Elliott May 1, 2014
Preparations for the Global Airport Leaders’ Forum (GALF) 2014 is shaping up well. The event is scheduled to be held on 12-13 May 2014 alongside the 14th edition of Airport Show. The…
Airlines and Aviation

DGCA allows use of gadgets in flight

Mark Elliott Apr 25, 2014
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has amended its CAR Section 5 Series X Part I relating to air safety. The regulator has decided to allow the use of Portable…
Philippines

Cebu Pacific eyes EU, Pacific markets

Mark Elliott Apr 25, 2014
Cebu Pacific Air (CEB) has said it is considering new routes to Europe and America’s Pacific island destinations. Following the easing of restrictions on Philippine carriers by US and…
Airlines and Aviation

Philippines removed from US aviation blacklist

Mark Elliott Apr 10, 2014
The Philippines’ aviation safety rating has been raised by the US. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced on Wednesday that the country was found to be compliant with…
United Arab Emirates

Safety in the spotlight at ASC

Mark Elliott Apr 1, 2014
Safety partners at EASA, IATA, FAA, IFA and French DGAC recently participated at the first Airworthiness Safety Conference (ASC) in Dubai. The event was held at Al Bustan Rotana Hotel…
Airlines and Aviation

Major review confirms Dreamliner safety

Mark Elliott Mar 20, 2014
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner has passed a major review of its operational safety. The fuel-efficient aircraft, which has endured a troubled existence since it was first launched in October…
Airlines and Aviation

Japan gives green light for Gogo Wi-Fi

Mark Elliott Mar 13, 2014
Japan has approved the use of Gogo's in-flight Wi-Fi solutions in the country. The company, which last year signed a contract to equip Japan Airlines' aircraft with Wi-Fi and…
Hotels

SCCI to build Expo Hotel Sharjah

Mark Elliott Mar 6, 2014
United Investment and Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) recently signed an agreement to build a hotel named Expo Hotel Sharjah. The hotel will be built at a cost of more…
Airlines and Aviation

AI’s Star Alliance integration unaffected

Mark Elliott Feb 24, 2014
Air India’s integration into Star Alliance remains unaffected, even after the FAA downgraded the air safety worthiness in India. The Minister of State for Civil Aviation, K C…
Airlines and Aviation

India aviation rating to remain low – ICAO

Mark Elliott Feb 4, 2014
India's aviation rating will remain low until 2015, after the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) revealed that it has no plans to audit India this year. The Economic…
Airlines and Aviation

Safety watchdog downgrades Indian airlines

Mark Elliott Feb 1, 2014
Ambitions of global expansion among Indian airlines suffered a major blow last week when the US lowered its aviation safety rating for the country. The US Federal Aviation…
Tourism

135万豪华太空游瞄准中国富人圈 艺人或将率先上船

Mark Elliott Jan 20, 2014
长期以来,遨游太空对于普通公众来说只是一个奢华的梦想。 然而,从2014年开始,太空旅行将离我们越来越近。 “太空旅游是一个革命性的新概念,部分人仍然认为这只是科幻的剧情。”荷兰SXC(Space Expedited Corporation)公司首席执行官米歇尔?摩尔说,但是,从今年开始,科幻剧情的现实版将逐步拉开帷幕。   行业竞争激烈…
Airlines and Aviation

美联航飞往北京航班因颠簸返航 5空乘人员受伤

Mark Elliott Jan 17, 2014
据美国中文网1月16日报道,美联航一架飞往北京的航班16日在离开纽约纽瓦克机场约45分钟后由于严重颠簸而被迫返回,在新泽西州纽瓦克机场安全着陆,5名空乘人员受伤。…
Hotels

Thai resort builds organic rice Christmas tree

Mark Elliott Jan 16, 2014
An eco-resort in eastern Thailand celebrated the recent festive season with a novel environmentally-friendly Christmas tree, created from rice straw. Following the autumn rice…
Airlines and Aviation

Boeing goes green with new aviation fuel

Mark Elliott Jan 15, 2014
Boeing says it has identified a new type of biofuel that could slash the aviation industry's carbon emissions. The US planemaker believes that "green diesel", a renewable fuel used in…
Airlines and Aviation

CAA follows US lead on electronics in flight

Mark Elliott Dec 16, 2013
UK airline passengers will soon be able to use their own electronic devices during all stages of flight, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has confirmed. UK airlines will have to ask…
Airlines and Aviation

US mulls over allowing calls in the sky

Mark Elliott Nov 22, 2013
Air travellers could soon make calls from their mobile while on a flight under new proposals from the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC). New antennas could be fixed to…
Airlines and Aviation

欧洲航空允许飞行时使用3G/4G数据服务

Mark Elliott Nov 18, 2013
在飞机起飞和降落时不允许使用手机是大家都知道的常识,不过,近期有传闻称欧洲航空将允许乘机人员在起飞和降落时使用电子设备,众所周知不久前,美国的FAA也同样颁布了这种规定。 而今天,事情有了答案,事实是欧盟委员会同意了在飞行过程中使用3G或4G LTE网络,确切的说是3000米以上的高空中,而在起飞和降落过程中电子设备还是被禁止使用的。…
Tourism

洛杉矶机场发生枪击案 航班大量延误或取消

Mark Elliott Nov 2, 2013
当地时间11月1日(周五)上午9时20分左右,洛杉矶国际机场3号航站楼内发生枪击事件,机场航班运营受到严重影响,周五下午航班逐步恢复,但部分旅客可能将延误至周末。…
Airlines and Aviation

美空管局解除禁令 飞行全程可使用电子设备

Mark Elliott Nov 1, 2013
在飞机飞行全程可以使用电子设备看视频、玩游戏,而且不受飞行高度限制——美国航空旅客期待已久的解禁令终于浮出水面。美国联邦航空管理局(FAA)31日出台上述新规,但语音通话仍被禁止。…
Tourism

台“民航局”放宽限制:落地后起飞前都可用手机

Nelly Oct 29, 2013
据台湾今日新闻网报道,台当局“交通部民用航空局长”沈启昨日在“立法院”答询时说,该部门已提出民用航空条例修正草案,只要飞机在地面滑行阶段,开放使用手机,预计最快明年下半年就能施行。…
Airlines and Aviation

France strike to cause travel chaos

Mark Elliott Oct 9, 2013
Airlines have warned some passengers will be left stranded at airports tomorrow (10 October) when a French air traffic controllers strike is carried out. Most unions called off…
Airlines and Aviation

美国或放宽飞机上使用电子设备 但语音通话被限制

Nelly Oct 7, 2013
据报道:美国联邦咨询委员会将向美国联邦航空局(FAA)提议扩大在飞机起降阶段内个人电子产品的使用范围,但是针对语音通话和网络的一些关键限制条件势必将保留。 目前在1万英尺以下乘客禁止打开任何电子设备,该委员会希望能适当放宽这一备受争议的限制条件。然而,1万英尺以下禁止或限制使用网络连接的规定在短期内不会发生改变,这也束缚了相关设备在空中的有效性。…
Airlines and Aviation

American Airlines to hire 1,500 pilots

Mark Elliott Oct 1, 2013
American Airlines has announced plans to hire 1,500 pilots over the next five years. The recruitment drive, which will commence this month, marks American's largest pilot hiring in…
Airlines and Aviation

Strikes criticised in push for single sky solution

Mark Elliott Jun 12, 2013
Air associations have criticised strikes in another push to implement a Single European Sky (SES) agreement. The Association of European Airlines (AEA), European Business Aviation…
Airlines and Aviation

Air India hopes for Birmingham Dreamliner flights

Mark Elliott May 16, 2013 0
Air India is pushing to launch flights from Birmingham to Delhi once its new Boeing 787 Dreamliners are delivered. The airline is said to have been requesting the link between the…
Airlines and Aviation

JetBlue, Emirates to expand partnership

Mark Elliott May 16, 2013 18
JetBlue Airways (JBLU) and Emirates recently announced intent to expand their current partnership to include bilateral codesharing, pending FAA and DOT regulatory approval and subject to…
United States

United to relaunch B787 Tokyo flights in June

May 14, 2013 13
United Airlines has revealed that it will resume trans-Pacific flights to Tokyo using its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft next month. The US-carrier confirmed this week that its…
Airlines and Aviation

Consumer groups seek to clip Dreamliner’s wings

Mark Elliott May 13, 2013 17
Two consumer groups in the US have launched a petition against the US government's approval of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. FlyersRights.org and the Aviation Consumer Action Project are…
Global

ANA welcomes Dreamliner decision

Mark Elliott Apr 29, 2013 22
Japanese carrier ANA has released a statement confirming its delight that the Japanese Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) has revised its technical directive for the 787 Dreamliner. The…
Global

Boeing profits despite Dreamliner grounding

Apr 25, 2013 16
Boeing has achieved a strong rise in first quarter profits, despite the grounding of the global fleet of Dreamliners. The planemaker generated operating profits of US$1.53 billion in…
Global

Air India to fly Dreamliners next month

Mark Elliott Apr 10, 2013 9
Air India is preparing to fly six of its grounded Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft in May this year. The move comes after Boeing conducted the final certification flight for a new battery…
Global

Dreamliner to fly on 31 May – report

Apr 9, 2013 16
United Airlines will resume flights using its Boeing 787 Dreamliner on 31 May, a US media report has stated. The Chicago Tribune cited a United spokesperson as saying that the…
Global

Revamped Dreamliner completes final tests

Apr 7, 2013 22
Boeing has completed the final tests of the new battery unit on its B787 Dreamliner. The US planemaker has been testing a re-cased version of the aircraft's lithium-ion battery for…
Global

Asian aviation briefs

Apr 4, 2013 16
THAI Smile launches Mandalay flights Thai Airways' regional carrier, THAI Smile, has launched a new route to Myanmar. The carrier took off from Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi airport on…
Airlines and Aviation

Fire “cannot occur” in revamped 787 battery

Mar 15, 2013 0
Boeing has assured airlines and passengers that its redesigned B787 Dreamliner batteries will not catch fire. Detailing the battery changes and current testing process, Boeing said…
Airlines and Aviation

Dreamliner battery fix approved

Mar 13, 2013 9
Boeing has received approval from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for its proposed solution to the overheating batteries in its Boeing 787 Dreamliners. The fuel-efficient…
Tourism Boards

Philippines optimistic of air safety upgrade

Mar 5, 2013 20
The Philippines is confident its aviation safety rating will be upgraded this year, following positive feedback from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). All…
Airlines and Aviation

Dreamliner battery ‘fixed’

Mar 1, 2013 15
Boeing is believed to have found a solution to the battery problem which has grounded all 50 of its B787 Dreamliner aircraft. Ray Conner, President & CEO of the US planemaker’s…
Airlines and Aviation

Single European Sky ‘in jeopardy’

Mark Elliott Feb 14, 2013 17
A Single European Sky (SES) is in jeopardy of not being implemented with the European Commission’s (EC) proposals “lacking ambition”, airline associations have said. In a joint statement,…
Airlines and Aviation

Dreamliner solution “weeks away”

Feb 8, 2013 0
The global fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners is set to be grounded for a considerable time to come, after investigators said that they are still "weeks away" from finding a solution to the…
Airlines and Aviation

Boeing asks to resume Dreamliner test flights

Feb 5, 2013 0
Boeing has asked the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for permission to resume test flights of its B787 Dreamliner, a company spokesperson has revealed. Speaking to Bloomberg this…
Airlines and Aviation

Boeing maintains bullish forecast for 2013

Jan 31, 2013 16
Boeing has predicted a rise in commercial aircraft deliveries and revenues in 2013, despite the current problems being experienced with the B787 Dreamliner. The US planemaker has released…
United States

NASA to help Boeing fix Dreamliner

Jan 24, 2013 16
NASA has agreed to provide technical assistance to help Boeing fix the 787 Dreamliner. Following a call from US congressman Chaka Fattah, the US space agency said it would provide technical…
Airlines and Aviation

No change in Scoot’s Dreamliner plans

Jan 23, 2013 18
Singapore-based low-cost carrier Scoot is still planning to take delivery of its Boeing 787 Dreamliners next year, despite the recent problems with the aircraft. Scoot is scheduled to take…
Airlines and Aviation

Air India grounds Dreamliner fleet

Mark Elliott Jan 18, 2013 14
Air India has grounded its entire fleet of six Boeing 787 Dreamliners after the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) issued an order on Thursday morning. The order was issued after…
Airlines and Aviation

NASA asked to help fix Dreamliner

Jan 18, 2013 0
A US congressman has called on NASA to help Boeing fix its Dreamliner problems. Democrat Chaka Fattah has written a letter to NASA's administrator, Charles Bolden Jr, asking for the US…
Airlines and Aviation

All Dreamliners grounded

Mark Elliott Jan 17, 2013 16
All Boeing 787 Dreamliner customers have now grounded the aircraft, amid continuing concerns its safety. Yesterday (17 January 2013) Qatar Airways confirmed it has grounded its Dreamliners…
Airlines and Aviation

US orders airlines to ground Dreamliners

Jan 17, 2013 15
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered US-based airlines to cease all commercial flights using the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The US aviation body was already conducting a review…
Airlines and Aviation

Japanese airlines ground Dreamliners

Jan 16, 2013 14
Japan Airlines (JAL) and All Nippon Airways (ANA) have grounded their entire Dreamliner fleets, after one of ANA’s aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing due to a suspected…
Airlines and Aviation

US orders Dreamliner review

Jan 13, 2013 16
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered a review into the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, following a series of recent faults with the aircraft. The FAA said it would conduct an…
Airlines and Aviation

Arik Air suspends domestic flights

Mark Elliott Sep 20, 2012 8
Nigerian carrier Arik Air suspended its domestic flights earlier today amidst union disputes and unpaid debts. Hundreds of passengers have been left stranded at Lagos airport and its other…
Airlines and Aviation

US House approves new ETS bill

Jun 29, 2012 16
The US House of Representatives has approved a new bill that would effectively prevent US carriers from participating in the EU's controversial Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS). On Thursday,…
Airlines and Aviation

Boeing to boost Indonesian aviation standards

Jun 28, 2012 15
Boeing has signed a new agreement to boost aviation standards in Indonesia. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), penned in Jakarta this week between the US planemaker and Indonesia's…
Airlines and Aviation

Virgin Galactic vehicles get green light for rocket flights

Mark Elliott Jun 15, 2012 0
Space travel took a further step this week when Virgin Galactic’s vehicles were given the green light to operate rocket-powered flights. Launch permits have been issued for SpaceShipTwo and…
Airlines and Aviation

Regional private jet travel predicted to grow at 6-8%: O’Hare

Mark Elliott Apr 23, 2012 19
The regional market for private jet travel would grow at 6-8% in the region this year and next, with Royal Jet itself forecasting 15% growth this year, said an optimistic Shane O’Hare,…
UK

UK failed to meet airspace improvement targets, says EC

Mark Elliott Oct 10, 2011 15
Europeancountries, including the UK, are failing to meet the airspace improvements setlast year, the European Commission is expected to say later this month. Efficiencyplans submitted by…
Travel Tech

Thai ecoresort launches new website

Mark Elliott Sep 27, 2011
The Faasai Resort & Spa, an ecoresort located in eastern Thailand's Chanthaburi province, has unveiled a brand new website. Located a faasai.com, the new site is intended to replicate…
Airlines and Aviation

Air NZ revamps website

Mark Elliott Sep 23, 2011
Air New Zealand has made a series of enhancements to its airnz.co.nz website. The changes are designed to make the site more user-friendly, and include enhancements to its booking engine…
Airlines and Aviation

Airbus forecasts demand for 27,800 new aircraft

Mark Elliott Sep 20, 2011
Airbus has forecast a global demand for 27,800 new aircraft over the next 20 years. According to its latest Global Market Forecast (GMF), by 2030 the aviation industry will need 26,900…
Australia

Stars review Kiwi Collection hotels

Mark Elliott Aug 30, 2011
Kiwi Collection has collared some high profile Australian celebrities to promote its portfolio though the new Ambassador Hotel Review Series. This new series allows travellers an insight…
Airlines and Aviation

Boeing’s new 747 freighter gets certified

Mark Elliott Aug 22, 2011
Boeing has received US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification for the new 747-8 Freighter, passing two of the final landmarks on the…
Tourism Boards

Air safety costs Philippines billions in lost revenue

Mark Elliott Aug 17, 2011
The Philippines has lost an estimated PHP66.3 billion (US$1.6 billion) in tourism revenues over the last two years owing to airline safety standards. The United States Federal Aviation…
Airlines and Aviation

THAI upgrades Boeing 747-400 fleet

Mark Elliott Aug 8, 2011
Thai Airways International (THAI) Technical Department now has the capability to retrofit its own Boeing 747-400 aircraft and has announced plans to upgrade 12 aircraft.The retrofit…
Airlines and Aviation

Airbus buys air traffic management company

Mark Elliott Jul 28, 2011
Airbus has entered into an agreement to acquire US-based Metron Aviation, which provides air traffic management (ATM) products and services for the aviation industry. The transaction is…
Hotels

Global hotel investment booms in 2011

Jul 14, 2011
The global hotel market is booming. According to a Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels report, investment in hotel assets in the second quarter of 2011 totalled US$14.8 billion - a 117% year-on-year…
Airlines and Aviation

Vietnam Airlines waits for US green flight

Mark Elliott Jul 4, 2011
Vietnam Airlines will not launch its first route to the USA until next year. According to local media reports, the national carrier is awaiting the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)…
Airlines and Aviation

American to trial Boeing green technologies

Mark Elliott Jun 28, 2011
Boeing and American Airlines have announced that the Texas-based carrier will be the launch customer for the evolutionary ecoDemonstrator Program, which aims to reduce the fuel…
Airlines and Aviation

MAS adds 10 more B737s

Mark Elliott Jun 22, 2011
Boeing and Kuala Lumpur-based Malaysia Airlines (MAS) have announced the airline has exercised an option to purchase 10 additional Next-Generation 737-800s. The order is valued at more…
United Arab Emirates

ATM 2011 opens in Dubai

Mark Elliott May 3, 2011
HH Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum (pictured centre), Deputy Ruler of Dubai, has officially opened Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2011. Running until 5 May 2011, the…
Hotels

Life Resorts Vietnam educates guests

Mark Elliott Apr 13, 2011
Vietnam's luxury resort operator, Life Resorts, is introducing a series of new on-site art and language lessons for guests wanting a bit of intellectual stimulation on their holiday. At…
Airlines and Aviation

China Eastern rolls-out SITA solutions

Mark Elliott Apr 7, 2011
SITA, the airline IT specialist, has announced that China Eastern Airlines has gone live with a worldwide corporate network solution to support its global expansion plans, its merger with…
Hotels

Accor reopens Queensland mountain resort

Apr 4, 2011
The Mercure Clear Mountain Lodge, Spa & Vineyard, located between the mountains of the D'Aguilar and Taylor Ranges in Queensland, has been reopened following a AU$6.5 million (US$6.7…
Singapore

Expedia launches Singapore website

Mark Elliott Feb 22, 2011
Expedia has announced the launch of its new Singapore website, www.expedia.com.sg. The new website marks the company's entry into Southeast Asia, and is the fifth Expedia site in…
Airlines and Aviation

In-flight child seat belt campaign stepped up

Mark Elliott Jan 28, 2011
FlyersRights.org, the non-profit airline passengers rights group, is stepping up its campaign to ensure that seat belts are made compuls0ry for children on board aircraft. The…
Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways adds Romania to route map

Mark Elliott Jan 18, 2011
Qatar Airways has begun its 2011 European expansion drive with new route Bucharest marking the airline's entry into the Romanian market. The launch of flights to Romania's capital city…
Australia

Queensland tourism trade supports flood victims

Mark Elliott Jan 16, 2011
With the Gold Coast escaping unscathed from the flood disaster which has affected much of Queensland, many residents and businesses of the tourism capital are now turning their good…
Airlines and Aviation

US carrier begins fuel-efficient navigation ops

Mark Elliott Jan 12, 2011
Southwest Airlines' Pilots have begun Required Navigation Performance (RNP) efficient flight procedures at 11 airports nationwide. This major milestone to reduce environmental impact with a…
Global

bmi unveils new logo

Mark Elliott Dec 14, 2010
British Midland International (bmi) has unveiled a new logo. The new identity uses the carrier's full name and blue colour that it originally launched with. "Our new logo shows our customers…
Airlines and Aviation

DGCA seeks greater powers

Mark Elliott Jul 14, 2010
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has sought greater powers for itself, in the wake of the Air India Express crash at Mangalore airport on 22 May. The DGCA has approached…
Airlines and Aviation

Air NZ selects new IFE and mobile solutions for B777s

Mark Elliott Jun 15, 2010
LAKE FOREST, Calif., June 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic), the world leader in state-of-the-art in-flight entertainment and communication (IFEC)…
Airlines and Aviation

Tahiti airport strike grounds flights

Mark Elliott Jun 15, 2010
Air Tahiti Nui has postponed all flights to and from Papeete, Tahiti, due to a strike by government employees at Faa'a International Airport, the main gateway to French…
Global

Dreamliner flight-test programme progressing

Mark Elliott Apr 21, 2010
EVERETT, Wash., April 21, 2010 - The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) granted Boeing expanded type inspection authorization (TIA) today, clearing the way…
Global

Skies reopen

Mark Elliott Apr 21, 2010
The UK's aviation space was reopened last night, after six days of almost total lockdown. As airlines release updated flying schedules, they are faced with the logistical nightmare…
Global

Korean LCC to launch Guam flights

Mark Elliott Apr 18, 2010
17 Apr 10, Tumon, Guam (TravMedia.com) - Jin Air International, a low-cost carrier from Korea, begins daily flights from Icheon International Airport to Guam on April 20.…
Global

American Airlines conducts green passenger flight

Mark Elliott Apr 8, 2010
When American Airlines Flight 63 departed Paris for Miami at 10 a.m. local time today, it was embarking upon a journey that aims to prove trans-Atlantic flights can be operated a bit…
Global

Ameco Beijing signs maintenance deal with United

Mark Elliott Mar 31, 2010
Beijing, March 31, 2010 - United Airlines and Aircraft Maintenance and Engineering Corporation (Ameco Beijing) signed a five-year contract for airframe heavy maintenance,…
Global

Aviation organisations launch safety exchange

Mark Elliott Mar 31, 2010
Montreal - The International Air Transport Association (IATA), along with three governmental aviation safety organizations, took the first step to creating a global…
Global

All Philippine airlines banned put on EU blacklist

Mark Elliott Mar 31, 2010
The European Commission has adopted today the thirteenth update of the Community's list of airlines banned in the European Union to include all air carriers of two additional countries:…
Global

IHG partners EarthCheck in Bora Bora

Mark Elliott Mar 17, 2010
16 Mar 10 (TravMedia.com): French Polynesia - When it comes to vacations in paradise, guests have increasingly high expectations of resorts. InterContinental's Bora Bora Resort…
Global

Malaysia plans shoe exhibition

Mark Elliott Mar 14, 2010
(HONG KONG - 12 March 2010) - Come April, shoe fashionistas from Malaysia and around the world will have the opportunity to personally view Malaysian-born Jimmy Choo's shoe…
Global

Air traffic controller let nine year old direct planes

Mark Elliott Mar 8, 2010
An air-traffic controller let his nine year-old son direct planes at New York's JFK airport, the NY Daily News has reported authorities as saying. The controller and a supervisor have…
Global

Club Med to open in China ski resort

Mark Elliott Feb 24, 2010
February 24, 2010: On Thursday 11 February: Club M
Global

CAAS, SIA partner for multi-sector green flight

Mark Elliott Jan 28, 2010
The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) will be joining the Asia and Pacific Initiative to Reduce Emissions (ASPIRE) partnership, by signing the Joint Agreement on 1 February…
Global

Wyndham to open two new hotel brands in S’pore

Mark Elliott Jan 27, 2010
PARSIPPANY, N.J. (Jan. 27, 2010) - Wyndham Hotel Group, the world's largest hotel company with more than 7,000 hotels and 11 brands, today announced that its…
Hotels

Bangkok Convention Centre gets Green Globe status

Mark Elliott Jan 7, 2010
6th January 2010, Bangkok, THAILAND - Bangkok Convention Centre at CentralWorld has achieved the prestigious Green Globe Benchmarked Silver status under the globally…
Global

HKIA installs huge 3D display

Mark Elliott Dec 18, 2009
Hong Kong, 18 December 2009 - Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) is giving visitors a snowy white sensation this winter season with the installation of a large-scale 3D…
Global

The Waterhouse set to open in Shanghai

Mark Elliott Dec 9, 2009
Shanghai, China / Singapore, 7 December 2009 (TravMedia.com) - The Waterhouse at South Bund, Shanghai's first cutting-edge design hotel scheduled to open in early…
Global

Etihad adds Hyderabad to network

Mark Elliott Nov 4, 2009
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has launched flights to its latest destination in India, the city of Hyderabad. Etihad is the first airline…
Global

Northwest pilots were using laptops

Mark Elliott Oct 27, 2009
ATLANTA, Oct. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) today issued a statement regarding the company's cooperation with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)…
Global

Emirates refutes press report

Mark Elliott Oct 5, 2009
DUBAI, U.A.E., 5th October 2009: Emirates strongly refutes press reports published in an Australian publication yesterday morning regarding the airline's management of fatigue…
Global

Orion to explore Kimberley coastline

Mark Elliott Sep 22, 2009
During 2010 the luxurious expedition cruise ship Orion explores the Kimberley coastline with a series of 10 night expeditions departing May, June, July and September.Create your…
Global

Darwin captures online attention

Mark Elliott Aug 30, 2009
(28 Aug 09) Crocodiles, waterfalls and sandbar parties are all featured in a colourful and vibraNT new online video series promoting Darwin on Yahoo7.com.au/mixitupA unique partnership…
Global

Indian aviation leaders call for foreign investment

Mark Elliott May 13, 2009
Indian travel industry and aviation leaders have pleaded to the government to allow foreign direct investment (FDI) in the country's airlines, Anil Mathur reports. Speakers at a seminar…
Global

Boeing Dreamliner nears first flight

Mark Elliott May 4, 2009
There is an outsidepossibility it could make a sensational debut at the Paris - Le Bourget AirShow which starts Monday 15 June, but this would mean a disruption to the…
Global

Thistles to sprout up in Asia

Mark Elliott Apr 20, 2009
In its first foray out of the United Kingdom, hospitality giant Thistle Hotels will be making its presence felt in Asia with the introduction of two properties in Malaysia - Thistle…
Global

Two planes crash in black day for aviation

Mark Elliott Mar 23, 2009
The aviation world has been rocked by the crashes of two aircraft within the space of just four hours this morning, claiming an estimated 19 lives. CNN reported that at a single-engine…
Global

Emergency landing at JFK

Mark Elliott Mar 13, 2009
An American Airlines passenger plane made a safe emergency landing on Wednesday after an engine failed, sending shards of metal into housing below, an AFP reported aviation…
Global

Silversea floats out Silver Spirit

Mark Elliott Mar 9, 2009
Silversea Cruises' newest luxury ship, Silver Spirit, has reached an important milestone being transferred ("floated out" in shipbuilding parlance) from dry dock to wet dock at the…
Global

US airports benefit from economic stimulus

Mark Elliott Feb 27, 2009
US President Barack Obama's US$787 billion economic stimulus programme will see some US$1.1 billion being injected into a programme that would help airports in the country upgrade.A USA…
Global

US aviation body visits India

Mark Elliott Feb 24, 2009
A high level delegation from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is visiting India from 2-9 March, Anil Mathur reports. The team will have discussions with the top brass of…
Global

Hilton brings second Doubletree to China

Mark Elliott Feb 23, 2009
Hilton Hotels has announced the opening of the Doubletree by Hilton Huaqiao/Kunshan. The newly built, 397-room hotel is located in the new Huaqiao Central Business District, along…
Features

Eleven US carriers investigated over safety breaches

Mark Elliott Sep 8, 2008
Eleven US-based airlines face investigations for not following safety directives, Bloomberg has reported the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as saying. The airlines have not…
Global

Computer glitch causes US airport chaos

Mark Elliott Aug 27, 2008
An overloaded computer system caused hundreds of US flights to be delayed yesterday, CNN has reported. Problems with the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) data processing system…
Airlines and Aviation

US warned of faulty oxygen tanks

Mark Elliott Jul 29, 2008
US aviation authorities warned of problems with oxygen tanks on board Boeing 747s months before Friday's incident on a Qantas jet, The Times has reported. The danger was such that the…
Charity / Sustainability / CSR

Sydney by starlight

Mark Elliott Mar 25, 2008
Sydney's tallest building, Sydney Tower, will turn off its lights and offer two special "Sydney by Moonlight" Skywalks during Earth Hour on March 29.The two tours will see…
Features

Malaysia’s new Tourism Minister

Mark Elliott Mar 19, 2008
Malaysia has a new Tourism Minister in Azalina Othman Said. She replaces Tengku Adnan Mansor who was dropped from the Cabinet lineup announced by the Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad…
Global

Zun Ya is Jumeirah in Chinese

Mark Elliott Mar 19, 2008
Jumeirah, the Dubai-based luxury international hospitality management group, member of Dubai Holding, has unveiled its Chinese brand name - Zun Ya. In August, the…
Features

Jeju Air buys planes

Mark Elliott Jan 3, 2008
South Korea-based Jeju Air has ordered five Boeing 737-800s valued at US$370 million at list prices.The 737s will be the first Boeing airplanes to enter the Jeju Air fleet. The airline…
Airlines and Aviation

Cut delays or else, US airlines told

Mark Elliott Sep 13, 2007
In one of her final actions as head of the Federal Aviation Administration,Marion Blakey told airlines that their schedules "are at times out of line with reality. "I predict…
Airlines and Aviation

China Airlines’ fire sparks aircraft checks

Mark Elliott Aug 30, 2007
It will involve 84 Boeing 737s in Australia and almost 4500 around the world. The checks will be focused on the wing slat assemblies of the aircraft as it is suspected that a bolt on the…
Features

Indonesian airline alert

Mark Elliott Apr 18, 2007
THE United States yesterday issued anofficial warning for its citizens, advising them not to fly on any Indonesianairlines. The move follows a spate of…

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