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National
carrier takes up cause of global warming
Air India and Air India Express have shown an inclination
to reduce their carbon footprints at a recently-concluded
meeting organised by the PATA environment committee that highlighted
the need to address the issue of global warming and going
carbon neutral.
Cochin
Airport to accept e-tickets by May 2008
Cochin International Airport (CIAL) has come to an agreement
with Air India and SITA to set up a Common User Terminal Equipment
(CUTE) system that is a mandatory requirement for the acceptance
of e-tickets at airports.
Air
India joins the SITA AIRCOM family
India's international flag carrier, Air India announced that
it is joining over 180 other leading airlines around the world
as a user of SITA's air ground communications services for
both voice and data link.
'We
seek opportunities with airlines that see value in our network'
Online travel agents share a close relationship with airlines.
Himanshu Singh, managing director, Travelocity India speaks
about his portal's relevance to airlines. By Chetan Kapoor
Boeing
set to rule the Indian airspace
Aircraft manufacturer Boeing recently announced its annual
Current Market outlook (CMO) for India, projecting the country's
need for 911 new commercial airplanes worth more than USD
86 billion in the next 20 years.
Kanu
Gohain gets 6-month extension as DGCA
The Prime Minister's office has approved a six-month extension
to Director General of Civil Aviation Kanu Gohain on the recommendation
of minister of civil aviation, according to reliable source.
'We
will act as bridge between the countries'
China Southern, one of the largest airlines of the People's
Republic of China will be entering India come September this
year. In an exclusive interview, Shuji Zhuang, its manager,
speaks about the airline's plans and potential for traffic
between the two countries. By Anupama Sushil
Noida
to get a new alternate airport
The government has given the nod for the alternate airport
to the existing Delhi airport.
City
Group to launch chartered operations
City Group, known for its car rental services City Limouzines,
is looking at offering chartered operations under its newly-launched
company City Airlines.
ICAO
to host conference on aviation safety in September
International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) is slated
to host an exclusive aviation safety, security and environment
conference titled 'The Way Forward' from September 14-16,
in Montreal.
Eva
Air to expand operations in the country
Taipei-based Eva Air is looking to flag off its freighter
operations from south India by the end of this year or early
next year.
Sartha
Marketing Consultants to represent San Francisco Airport
New Delhi-based tourism marketing company, Sartha Marketing
Consultants, set up three months ago, has bagged two overseas
clients.
Abacus
on target to meet IATA deadline for e-ticketing
Abacus International issued 7.5 million electronic air tickets
in the first half of 2007, 37 per cent more than the last
six months of 2006.
Indus
Air to take off in September
North India-based full-service carrier, Indus Air, will finally
begin operations from this September and has confirmed an
order of five regional jets - two CRJ700s and three CRJ200s.
IAAI
questions APJC credibility
Today, our travel industry is facing acute problems like bank/insurance
guarantee programmes, ADMs, void/no-show charges, automatic
cancellation of reservations on time limit, unhealthy and
discriminative PLB policies, ending up with the move to zero
commission.
Trial
run of Rs 100-cr MRO facility at GHIAL in Dec
The third party maintenance, repair & overhaul (MRO) facility
coming up at the proposed GMR Hyderabad International Airport
(GHIAL) will be the driving force for aviation business at
Hyderabad, claims T Srinagesh, chief operating officer of
the company.
Airline
companies scout for flying talent in foreign skies
Airlines in India are not just increasingly flying international,
but are also are scouting for expatriates to steer their airplanes
to overcome the current shortage of trained pilots in the
country.
Jet
partners Jet Lite for frequent flyer programme
Jet Lite (formerly Air Sahara), a subsidiary of Jet Airways
(India), is the new and latest addition to the list of airline
partners of the Jet Privilege programme and the first value-based
airline in India to offer frequent flyer programme benefits
to its passengers.
Qatar
Airways touches down in Washington DC
Qatar Airways' expansion into North America took another major
step as the airline's maiden flight to Washington DC touched
down at Dulles International Airport recently.
Air
India takes delivery of first 777-200LR Worldliner
Air India has taken delivery of the airline's first 777-200LR
(Longer Range) Worldliner airplane. This is the first 777
from Air India's order of 68 Boeing jetliners.
Ensure
world-class services: PM to AI, Indian
With private airlines pushing Air India and Indian to the
backseat, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh asked the national
carriers to ensure world-class services as they start inducting
new generation aircraft to face the growing competition.
Qantas
using next generation load control system
Qantas has become the first airline in the world to roll-out
the Amadeus developed next generation load control system,
known as Altéa Departure ControlFlight, providing
increased efficiency and accuracy of flight departures managed
by the airline's Sydney and Melbourne load control centres.
United
Airlines unveils new bed in Business Class
United Airlines has revealed details of its new international
United Business experience that will provide customers with
more optimal space to work, sleep or relax during long overseas
flights.
IATA
releases half year airline traffic results
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released
traffic results for the first six months of 2007 showing 6.3
per cent growth in year-on-year international passenger demand,
slightly higher than the 5.9 per cent full-year rise recorded
for the year 2006.
Schiphol
awarded ACI Europe's Best Airport Award 2007
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol has been awarded ACI Europe's Best
Airport Award 2007. ACI (Airports Council International) is
the international organisation for airports operators.
Virgin
Blue names new international long haul airline, V Australia
Virgin Blue has received formal confirmation from Australia's
International Air Services Commission (IASC) that it has approval
to operate return non-stop services between Australia and
the United States commencing late 2008.
Kingfisher
Airlines, Continental Airlines announce comprehensive partnership
Frequent flyer and airport lounge access reciprocity to start
in October; code sharing to start by end of the year
BPCL
‘In & Out’ convenience stores stock Air Deccan
tickets
Air Deccan, India's largest and fastest growing airline and
BPCL, India's second largest oil marketing company have joined
hands for sale of Air Deccan tickets at BPCL ‘In &
Out’ convenience stores across India.
Private
firms keen on building cargo airports
The private sector is showing huge interest in the merchant
airport policy, being prepared by the civil aviation ministry
for building dedicated cargo airports to boost logistics chain
in the country.
KLM
enhances inflight entertainment
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is renewing and extending its range
of personal inflight entertainment aboard its intercontinental
fleet.
North-East
region flies high on air travel
The north-east region is leading the air traffic boom in India.
Management
Congestion
control
Near-hits and misses, sequencing and spacing, ascents and
descents - life in an air traffic control room isn't easy.
So, what is the AAI doing to justify the congestion charges
imposed on the airlines? By Anupama Sushil
AAI
moves forward on upgrades
Increased air traffic creating infrastructural constraints
has led the Airports Authority of India (AAI) to move fast
forward with several actions to alleviate problems, AAI chairman,
K Ramalingam informed a workshop organised by the Asia Pacific
Aviation Media Association (APAMA) India Chapter on Air Traffic
Management.
Striking
gold
The Gold Coast International Airport, a low cost international
airport in Australia can be looked upon as a benchmark for
the future greenfield airports in India. By Chetan Kapoor
Smooth
landing at London Heathrow
The Heathrow airport is undergoing a transformation to cater
to the staggering growth in traffic. Justin Baines, group
marketing manager, BAA speaks of the future and the relevance
this airport will continue to have for Indian carriers
Asian
Aerospace International Expo and Congress to be held in Hong
Kong in September
Asian Aerospace International Expo and Congress is set to
provide the largest dedicated civil aerospace gathering on
the international industry calendar with a major Asia Pacific-wide
visitor and business delegation promotion programme now underway.
Optimising
resources
How to optimise the use of resources? With resources becoming
scarce everyday they have to be put to good use to reach the
organisational goals. By Iyer Subramanian
Edge
The
entertainment quotient
In-flight entertainment (IFE) has become synonymous with long-haul
flights with more and more airlines unveiling state-of-the-art
IFE systems everyday to lure passengers. Alan Pellegrini,
vice president and general manager (IFE) of Thales talks about
the market and its scope. By Chetan Kapoor
Busting
check-in hassles
Kingfisher Airlines' endeavor to provide superior customer
service was up against deficient airport infrastructure, resulting
in long check-in queues. Aishwarya Ramani discovers how the
airline uses technology to sidestep such bottlenecks.
Arresting
air disasters
Airports worldwide are bracing themselves for disasters that
may arise from unforeseen circumstances by adopting suitable
technologies. Does India have its systems in place?
Aviation Life
Giving
wings to careers
Soaring ahead, at the 23rd convocation ceremony of the Speedwings
Aviation Academy over 200 students stepped out to make careers
in the world of travel and aviation. By Andrea Lopez
Down-to-earth
man of the skies
Barely two years in the market, budget carrier, Air India
Express has become the ambassador of India abroad. Standing
by the parent company - Air India for nearly 30 years is Captain
P P Singh, the enterprising COO, Air India Express. By Andrea
Lopez
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