News Desk – Page 169

Global

Japan Airlines and British Airways Obtain Regulatory Go Ahead to Commence Commercial Flights between the EU and Japan

News Desk May 25, 2012 0

Japan Airlines (JAL) and International Airlines Group's (IAG) joint business has been granted anti-trust immunity from the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT). The agreement will allow JAL and British Airways to cooperate commercially on flights between the EU and Japan. The joint business is expected to be launched by late March 2013.

Global

Recaro Aircraft Seating Manufacturer Continues its Growth with 304 Million Euros Revenues in 2011

News Desk May 24, 2012 0

Schwaebisch Hall, Germany, Recaro Aircraft Seating sales reached record heights in fiscal year 2011. In the past year, the aircraft seat supplier, based in Schwaebisch Hall generated revenues of 304 million Euros.

Regional News

Fourth Boeing 747-8 Freighter for Cargolux

News Desk May 24, 2012 0

Luxembourg, Cargolux today took delivery of another Boeing 747-8 Freighter at the aircraft manufacturer’s delivery center in Everett. After a short ferry flight to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, the fourth aircraft out of a total order of 13 entered into revenue service on the same day with the flight continuing to Los Angeles prior to joining the Cargolux fleet in Luxembourg.

Bahrain Air

Bahrain Air Stress their Hybrid Business Model by Providing 90 Percent of the Services of a Legacy Carrier

News Desk May 24, 2012 0

Bahrain Air held an in-company conference on the 21st & 22nd of May 2012 in Manama, Bahrain's capital, for the country managers from the airline's network to discuss commercial plans covering their geographical areas. The event conducted workshops on marketing, e-commerce, cargo, revenue, ground services & customer care.

Gulf Air

Gulf Air Opens a New Office in Amman and Launches a Number of Promotional Initiatives

News Desk May 24, 2012 0

Amman, Gulf Air announced today in a press conference a number of promotional initiatives focusing on the Jordanian market. with a new sales office in Amman prime commercial district (Shmeisani), discount fare promotions, launch of a corporate travel package, re-brand of their frequent flyer program according to the airline with more benefits than previously offered.

Saudia

Saudi Airlines Cargo Announce Campaign to Promote “Fly Your Car” Service for the Transport of Passenger’s Vehicle

News Desk May 23, 2012 0

Saudi Airlines Cargo announced the launch of a campaign to promote the features of its "Fly Your Car" service. It offers the shipment of the passenger's vehicle while on vacation, this service is available internationally utilizing the airline’s route network.

Air Power

Royal Saudi Air Force Awards BAE Systems a £1.6 Billion Contact for the Delivery of 55 Pilatus PC-21, 22 Hawk Advanced Jet Trainer Aircraft & Training

News Desk May 23, 2012 0

Following agreement between the Governments of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, under the Saudi British Defence Co-operation Programme, BAE Systems have been awarded a contract for £1.6 billion (US$ 2.5 billion*) to support the future aircrew training requirements of the Royal Saudi Air Force.