The Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) *, the main international index evaluating companies on their performance in terms of sustainable development, has, for the twelfth consective year, ranked Air France-KLM leader in the “Airlines” category. Air France-KLM is one of the 58 most responsible companies in the world, each in …
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The commonality feature of Airbus’ fly-by-wire jetliner families is marking 25 years of operations, providing benefits that range from enhanced fleet deployment, improved efficiency and better scheduling for airlines to greater productivity, proficiency and job satisfaction for pilots. Airbus’ A320 was the first fly-by-wire airliner to enter commercial service, providing …
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Boeing (NYSE: BA) announced today it is awarding $6 million in grants to more than 50 nonprofit organizations and education institutions across Washington. The grants are geared toward programs that enhance STEM, workforce training, and educational and career pathway opportunities for students – particularly for underserved students who have not …
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Are you an Aviator? Are you concerned about the trend in the Aviation industry in Nigeria? Are you passionate about the Aviation industry? Do you have a stake in the Aviation industry in Nigeria? If you do, then this news will interest you. The Aviation StakeHolders Conference on Airport Privatization Conference …
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Madrid – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) condemned the effects of air traffic controller strikes, which have caused 1 million minutes of delay across Europe this year, and called for governments to take steps to ensure service continuity in the face of industrial action. “The current frequency of disputes …
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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the IATA Passenger Agency Conference (PAConf) adopted Resolutions supporting the development ofthe New Generation of IATA Settlement Systems (NewGen ISS). “IATA Settlement Systems are the financial back office of the air transport industry. Since its introduction 45 years ago, the Billing …
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The Departures Floor in Dublin Airport’s Terminal 1 is to be replaced as part of the €10 million upgrade project. Parts of the floor have been upgraded several times over the past four decades but in some areas the original tiling laid when the building opened in 1972 is still …
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MANILA, Philippines – A pilot of a Saudi Arabian Airlines plane mistakenly pressed a hijack warning button as it approached Manila’s airport on Tuesday, causing airport officials to mobilize commando forces and isolate the jet after it landed, Philippine officials said. Manila airport manager Eddie Monreal said Flight SV872 from …
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China becomes world’s first trillion dollar aviation market. Single-aisle demand accounts for 75 percent of new deliveries. China’s wide-body fleet to triple in size over the next two decades China’s leading provider of commercial airplanes, projects a demand for 6,810 new airplanes in the country over the next 20 years. Boeing released …
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Qatar Airways has been awarded Best Up in the Air Experience at the Future Travel Experience Awards for the second consecutive year, at the Future Travel Experience Global 2016 held in Las Vegas. The Best Up in the Air Experience award commends leading airlines that are committed to continually advancing …
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