May 2012

Emirates

Emirates Airlines Introduce Panasonic’s Wide Screen HD In-Flight Entertainment System On-Board its Boeing 777 Aircraft

News Desk May 31, 2012 0

Dubai, Emirates Airlines has announced the upgraded of the inflight entertainment system "ICE" (information, communication and entertainment) on-board its Boeing 777 aircraft. All fitted with Panasonic's (Panasonic Avionics Corporation) high definition (HD) personal TV screens: 27-inch for the first class, 20-inch for the business class and 12.1 inch for the economy class.

Global

IATA Release Figures for April Showing Strong Passenger Demand and Some Cargo Improvement

News Desk May 30, 2012 0

Geneva, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global traffic results for April showing that total passenger demand rose 6.1% while freight demand was 4.2% down on April 2011.

Global

Sabre and VIM Avia of Russia Sign a Full-Content Distribution Agreement

News Desk May 29, 2012 0

London, UK, Sabre Travel Network, a global technology company serving travel agencies and suppliers, has signed a full-content agreement to distribute VIM Avia fares, schedules and inventory.

Saudia

Saudia Joins SkyTeam Becoming the First in the Middle East for the Global Airline Alliance

News Desk May 29, 2012 0

Jeddah, SkyTeam the global airline alliance today announced, Saudia as its 16th member at a ceremony held in Jeddah. The flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, Saudia becomes SkyTeam’s first member airline from the Middle East and provides the alliance a network presence in the region.

Global

Malaysia Airlines Takes Delivery of its First Airbus A380 Aircraft

News Desk May 29, 2012 0

Malaysia Airlines (MAS) took delivery of its first A380, becoming the eighth operator of the largest Airbus aircraft type. The aircraft was handed over to Ahmad Jauhari Yahya MAS Group's chief executive officer by Fabrice Brégier Airbus chief operating officer in Toulouse today.

Emirates

Emirates Group to Provide 750 Career Opportunities to the Nationals of the United Arab Emirates

News Desk May 28, 2012 0

Dubai, the Emirates Group, announced it will provide 750 jobs opportunities in 2012 for the nationals of the United Arab Emirates asserting its commitment to the declared “Emiratisation” initiative. The job offerings will cover Emirates Airlines, dnata, the group’s subsidiary companies and in all departments.

Air Power

United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defense Awards a £350 Million Contract to Marshall Aerospace, Rolls Royce and Lockheed Martin to Support C-130 Hercules

News Desk May 28, 2012 0

The United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence (UK- MoD) announced the extension of the Hercules Integrated Operational Support (HIOS) contract, agreeing a price of £350 million (US$547 million) for the services to be delivered through to the end of 2015.