8 julio, 2012
Airbus starts production of the A320neo Family
The first 'cutting of metal' for the Airbus A320neo has taken place in Toulouse. Marking the start of manufacturing of the airliner, machining began of the first engine pylon component at the “Saint-Eloi” Airbus dedicated pylon and nacelle factory in Toulouse. Pylons... Seguir leyendo...
23 junio, 2012
Travelers Use Search More for Hotels, But All Eyes Still On Air
Travelers use general search engines for a range of activities, and with Google introducing several travel-related services, consumers have more options than ever to plan their travel online. A forthcoming report from travel industry research authority PhoCusWright reveals... Seguir leyendo...
21 junio, 2012
Transaero Airlines firms up order for four A380s
Transaero Airlines, Russia’s second largest airline, has completed a purchase agreement with Airbus for four A380 aircraft. The agreement was signed today by Olga Pleshakova, Transaero Airlines CEO and Christopher Buckley, Airbus’ Executive Vice President Europe, Asia... Seguir leyendo...
16 junio, 2012
China's Total Travel Market Will Double, and Online Travel Will Quintuple, between 2008 and 2013
Clouds of uncertainty may hang over the global economy, but China has been a shining light for travel. China's travel market has undergone explosive growth and will nearly double between 2008 and 2013. A new Asia Pacific and Global Edition report from PhoCusWright reveals... Seguir leyendo...
14 junio, 2012
Meliá Hotels: "Globalisation, the key to balanced growth and profitability”
The Chairman of Meliá Hotels International, Gabriel Escarrer, made these statements today in his speech at the Annual General Shareholders Meeting 2012, during which he stressed the importance of the globalisation of the company for healthy growth, and its key role in minimising... Seguir leyendo...
8 junio, 2012
Norwegian firms up order for 100 Airbus A320neo
Norwegian, one of the largest low cost carriers in Europe, has firmed up its order for 100 A320neo aircraft with Airbus. This follows a commitment signed in January. The order makes Norwegian a new Airbus customer, and as well, one of the biggest A320neo customers. Norwegian... Seguir leyendo...
29 mayo, 2012
Warsaw-based Bingo Airways starts charter flights
Bingo Airways, a new Polish charter airline, has started flight operations with its first Airbus A320 aircraft. The fleet will grow to three aircraft by the end of 2012. The new A320s, powered by IAE V2500 engines, are configured in an all economy 180 seat configuration. The... Seguir leyendo...
14 mayo, 2012
Airbus corporate jets gain approval for Part 135 operations
Airbus’ ACJ318 and ACJ319 have gained EASA, FAA and GACA eligibility for Part 135 operations, while a variant of its ACJ319 has also gained CAAC eligibility, making it easier for operators to seek and obtain approval to carry fare-paying charter passengers[1]. Operators... Seguir leyendo...
10 mayo, 2012
Many Would-Be Travelers Stuck At Home
Improved confidence among U.S. consumers has started to breathe some life back into the travel industry. But while hotel and air suppliers continue to benefit from the uplift in moral, a new Global Edition study from PhoCusWright reveals that many still are not spending.... Seguir leyendo...
29 abril, 2012
Iberia pilots suspend strike pending arbitration
Spanish airline Iberia's main pilots' union said Friday its members had suspended a series of strikes planned to last until July after the government agreed to put their case to arbitration, which will be Jaime Montalvo. The SEPLA union began striking every Monday... Seguir leyendo...