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Aeroflot Adds Service to Six New Destinations in Kazakhstan

Singapore Changi Airport: Operating Indicators for September 2015

Singapore Changi Airport handled 4.42 million passengers in September 2015, an increase of 3.9% year-on-year. Aircraft landings and takeoffs also grew by 5.3% to 28,460. On the cargo front, 155,100 tonnes of airfreight were processed last month, 4.9% higher than a year before. Changi Airport regi...

Air France's new long-haul cabins serve 5 additional destinations

The move upmarket of Air France’s products and services is gaining momentum. This week, the Company is increasing the number of destinations served by its new long-haul cabins by introducing them on 5 additional routes on departure from Paris-Charles de Gaulle. Customers can now enjoy optim...

Turkish Airlines launches its first flight to Miami

With existing services to Buenos Aires, Sao Paulo, Toronto, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, Washington, Boston, Montreal, and San Francisco, Turkish Airlines adds Miami to its network as the 12th destination in the Americas. “We’re thrilled to name Miami as the newest gateway in the U.S. and proud to serve to one of the most influential tourism centers in the world. Our glo...

Austrian Airlines: Time to Head South: First flight to Mauritius Takes Off Today

Up to two weekly flights to Mauritius as of October 29, 2015 Demand from Austria for exotic holiday destinations continues to grow Austrian Airlines now offers flights to three destinations in the Indian Ocean: Mauritius, Maldives and Sri Lanka Starting today, Austrian Airlines has added a new long-haul destination in the Indian Ocean to its route network. Every Thursday the airline will...

WestJet launches new service from Abbotsford to Las Vegas today

WestJet launches twice-weekly service from Abbotsford to Las Vegas today, marking the 12th Canadian city with non-stop WestJet service to The Entertainment Capital of the World. “With more than 80 weekly flights from a dozen Canadian cities, WestJet and WestJet Vacations are big players in Las Vegas,” said John Weatherill, WestJet Director, Network and Schedule Planning. “In f...

Demand continues to rise at London Heathrow

Demand at Heathrow has continued to grow, with traffic up 2.3 per cent to a record 56.9 million passengers. Service quality was also ahead of other European hubs during a record summer, with five separate days where Heathrow welcomed over a quarter of a million passengers per day. Robust financial results saw revenue up 4.1 per cent to £2.1 billion and EBITDA up 4.4 per cent to £...

Brisbane Airport completes international terminal redevelopment

Brisbane Airport has cut the ribbon on its upgraded international terminal which features a new departures lounge, increased signage, more shops and, importantly for aviation enthusiasts, improved views of the airfield. The terminal was officially opened by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Warren Truss on Wednesday. Brisbane Airport chief executi...

China's Capital Airlines Opens Two International Routes

Hainan Airlines' subsidiary Capital Airlines has opened two international routes - Zhanjiang-Bangkok on Oct. 26 and Beijing-Male on Oct. 27. The Beijing-based carrier has accelerated its international expansion pace as the Chinese economy grows, which has increased outbound travel for China's citizens. Capital Airlines operates 54 aircraft, comprising 22 Airbus A319s, 31 A320s and...

Air Moldova: The Launch of the direct flight to Kiev and Odessa

Air Moldova expands its route network by launching the new flights to Kiev and Odessa, starting from October 26, 2015. Chisinau – Kiev – Chisinau flight will be operated daily by the comfortable Airbus 320 aircraft according to the following schedule: Every day: Departure from Chisinau – 19.30 (local time); Arrival to Kiev – 20:15 (local time); Departure from Vienn...

Blue Air links Iasi to four European capitals

Blue Air commenced services from Iasi (IAS) on 25 October to four European capitals including a domestic link to the Romanian capital, Bucharest (OTP). Services to London Luton (LTN), Paris Beauvais (BVA) and Rome Fiumicino (FCO) were also launched. All four routes will be operated by the carrier’s 737-400s and 737-500s according to OAG...

Turkish Airlines adds Baghdad to its network

Turkish Airlines continues to grow by adding a new Baghdad in Iraq to/from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport. Beginning October 25, the round-trip flights between Istanbul and Baghdad are being operated twice weekly in both directions until November 23, and will be operated daily, thereafter.

flydubai lands in Asmara, Eritrea

flydubai’s inaugural flight has arrived in the capital city of Eritrea, Asmara. Ghaith Al Ghaith, flydubai chief executive Officer said: “The addition of Asmara to our network reflects our commitment to enhancing air connectivity to Dubai which includes 67 points that did not previously have direct air links to Dubai or were underserved. “The Eritrean capital becomes our 13...

Songshan Airport Still Required: Premier

The demolition of Taipei International Airport (Songshan airport) should be premised upon Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport being upgraded and able to incorporate the capacity of the central Taipei airport, Premier Mao Chi-kuo said yesterday. Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je said he plans to hold a seminar on the possible removal of Taipei International Airport next month and he has invited the t...

British Airways Launches First Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner at Delhi

British Airways' first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft made a debut flight to Delhi from London on Monday. For the first time, the airline has introduced a first-class cabin configuration in the aircraft and offers a total 216 seats. The aircraft has eight first class, 39 premium economy, 42 business and 127 economy class seats. "This brand new aircraft is a centrepiece to our EUR5...

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Thales and Ankaa to deliver multi-mission Air Traffic Surveillance radars for Oman, capable of supporting both civil and military operations

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