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Indian flight attendant jailed in Dubai
Airlines Industry News.NetA court here has sentenced a male Indian flight attendant of Emirates airline to six months in jail for stealing credit cards from two passengers and using them to buy mobile phones. The criminal court also ordered the 28-year-old man, identified only by his initials DT, to pay 6,000 dirhams to the passengers he stole from, The National reported Thursday. According to the report, the flight ...
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Golfer Sharmila set for Deloitte Ladies Open
Airlines Industry News.NetIndian golfer Sharmila Nicollet is raring to go at the Deloitte Ladies Open after her recent success at the Turkish Airlines Ladies Open at Antalya, where she finished tied 17th. Sharmila, the only Indian at the Ladies European Tour (LET), is playing in the prestigious tour for a second successive year and will compete against some of the top lady golfers in the world. The 250,000 euro ...
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February 2013 U.S. Airline System Passengers Down 1.2 from February 2012
Airline News ResourceThe U.S. Department of Transportations Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) reported today that U.S. airlines carried 52.5 million scheduled systemwide passengers in February 2013, 1.2 percent less than in February ...
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Qantas enlists authors to write books that match flight times
C NewsCalling the airplane the final bastion for the old-fashioned paperback novel, Aussie airline Qantas is launching a series of specially written books that can be read from start to finish within the duration of the flight. Aimed at appealing to the carrier's frequent flyers -- most often business travelers -- the strategy is meant to strengthen the brand's image as a sophisticated, ...
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Tiger Airways launches Hong Kong-Jakarta service
eTNHONG KONG - Tiger Airways brings in valued travel options to Indonesia with its launch of direct service between Hong Kong and Jakarta. From 25 July 2013, Tiger Airways will fly to the capital of Indonesia four times weekly on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, with an increase to daily flights from September onwards. "We are excited that Tiger Airways is the first low cost carrier ...
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China clears Boeing 787s for nations airlines Boeing
West AustralianNEW YORK (AFP) - Chinese regulators have approved the Boeing 787 to fly in the country, Boeing said Thursday, a move that opens up a large potential market to the US aerospace giant."I can confirm that the Civil Aviation Administration of China has granted type certification for the 787 Dreamliner," a Boeing spokesman said in an email.Chinese airlines have yet to take delivery of the ...
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$20m upgrade for Qantas jets
West AustralianQantas has finished a $20 million makeover of 15 of its 265-seat Boeing 767 jets, which are used on routes such as Perth to Brisbane and weekend flights to Melbourne and Sydney.The makeover includes leather seats in business, in-flight entertainment for all passengers, new carpets and lighting. Qantas domestic chief executive Lyell Strambi said it was done to provide the best travel ...
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Naresh Goyal buys 29 stake in Jet Airways from promoter entity
Times of IndiaNaresh Goyal today picked up over 29 per cent stake in the private carrier from another promoter entity for about Rs 1,434 crore. The shares were purchased from
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Boeing Seeks Certification for 747-8 Performance Improvement Package
Hispanic Business MagazineUS airframer Boeing (NYSE: BA) said that one of its 747-8 Intercontinental jets has successfully completed its first test flight this week with a package of performance improvements including enhanced GE engines. This package is designed to improve the fuel efficiency of the jetliner. With Boeing flight test and evaluation Capt Kirk Vining and chief pilot Capt. Mark Feuerstein at the controls, ...
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United Airlines Re-Inaugurates 787 Dreamliner Flights
Airline ReporterMore than one hundred days after the FAA grounded the 787, United Airlines flew their first post-grounding 787 flight from Houston to Chicago on May 20. More than 200 passengers, including executives from both Boeing and United, made history as they spent part of their day cruising at 41,000 feet and at a Mach speed of 0.85 on United flight 1 to mark the return of United's ...
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AMRs Corporate Responsibility Report Highlights Progress In 2012
Airline News ResourceThis fifth annual report details the company's progress and commitment in four key focus areas: customer service and safety, environmental performance, community and employee engagement. AMR Corporation, the parent company of American Airlines and its regional affiliate American Eagle, today released its 2012 Corporate Responsibility Report (CRR). This fifth annual report details the ...
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Airbus Americas Names Kit Johnson Customs Manager for Mobile Assembly Line
Airline News ResourceSecond position filled for new Airbus manufacturing facility Christopher "Kit" Johnson has joined Airbus Americas as its new Customs Manager for the company’s A320 Family assembly line in Mobile, Alabama. Johnson joined the company on May 20, filling the second position for the company’s new manufacturing facility. In his role, he will be responsible for securing and ...
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Southwest Airlines Announces Organizational Leadership Change
Airline News ResourceSouthwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) recently announced the promotion of Randy Sloan to Senior Vice President as the Company's Chief Information Officer. Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) recently announced the promotion of Randy Sloan to Senior Vice President as the Company's Chief Information Officer. Sloan, 50, joined the carrier in March of 2012 and immediately assumes the new role. ...
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Industry Pioneers To Join British Airways Aboard ‘Ungrounded’ Innovation Lab Held At 30000 Feet
British AirwaysNEW YORK, May 22, 2013--British Airways today revealed a selection of industry leaders and change agents set to take part in UnGrounded, the company's inaugural Innovation Lab in the Sky. The group will work on global challenges at 30,000 feet, aboard a private British Airways flight from San Francisco to London on June 12, 2013. Confirmed participants include California Lieutenant Governor ...
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