23 mayo, 2013
Oman Air orders three A330-300 aircraft
Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has placed an order for three A330-300s, growing its A330 Family fleet to a total of ten Airbus aircraft. The aircraft will be operated on long haul routes and can comfortably seat close to 300 passengers. “The... Seguir leyendo...
19 mayo, 2013
Meliá and Greeland open The Qube Frankfurt
In December, Meliá Hotels International signed a strategic alliance with the Chinese Greenland Group to promote growth and brand awareness for Meliá in China through the management of hotels owned by Greenland, as well as promote the growth of Greenland hotel brands in... Seguir leyendo...
13 mayo, 2013
First A350 XWB painting completed in Toulouse
Painting of the first A350 XWB “MSN001” was today fully completed as it emerged in its Airbus livery out from the paintshop in Toulouse. This latest milestone shows that MSN001 is progressing well on its route to first flight. The aircraft painting was achieved... Seguir leyendo...
8 mayo, 2013
American Airlines celebrates 25 years operating from Spain
American Airlines operated the company’s first transatlantic route from Spain in May 1988. American now offers daily direct flights from Barcelona (BCN) to New York (JFK) and Miami (MIA) and from Madrid (MAD) to Dallas/ Fort Worth (DFW), New York (JFK) and Miami (MIA).... Seguir leyendo...
5 mayo, 2013
IATA assumes Open AXIS license from ATPCO
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) marked a major milestone in its New Distribution Capability (NDC) initiative with the assignment by Airline Tariff Publishing Company (ATPCO) of its Open AXIS license to IATA. This makes IATA the custodian of the Open AXIS... Seguir leyendo...
6 abril, 2013
Passenger Growth Accelerates On Rising Business Confidence
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for February showing that demand growth is accelerating on the back of stronger business confidence, particularly in emerging regions. Passenger demand rose 3.7% compared to February... Seguir leyendo...
23 marzo, 2013
Airlines profit margin improves to 1.6%
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced a modest improvement in its outlook for the 2013 financial performance of the global airline industry primarily based on stronger revenues. IATA now expects airlines to produce a combined net post-tax profit margin... Seguir leyendo...
18 marzo, 2013
Lion Air orders 234 Airbus A320 Family aircraft
Indonesia’s Lion Air has placed a firm order with Airbus for 234 A320 Family aircraft, comprising 109 A320neo, 65 A321neo and 60 A320ceo. The deal sees the carrier become a new customer for Airbus. The order was finalised today at a special ceremony at the Elysée... Seguir leyendo...
17 marzo, 2013
Turkish Airlines places its biggest order ever with Airbus
Turkish Airlines, the largest airline in Turkey, has signed a contract for up to 117 A320 Family aircraft (25 A321ceo, 4 A320neo, 53 A321neo and options for 35 additional A321neo aircraft). This order is the largest ever placed by a Turkish carrier. The engine selection... Seguir leyendo...
10 marzo, 2013
Number of trade visitors and buyers at ITB from Spain decrease 1.7%
During the three days reserved for trade visitors at ITB Berlin there was a slight increase in buyer numbers from the USA, Middle East and Africa. That is the result of an initial analysis of the world’s leading travel trade show, which is currently taking place from 6... Seguir leyendo...