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Indus
Air ties up with CATIC, China's leading aircraft manufacturer
Regional jet operator, Indus Air, has placed orders for 55
Modern Arc 60s (MA 60s) from Chinese aircraft manufacturer,
CATIC - a state-owned conglomerate with aviation products
and technology import and export as its core business.
3rd
South Asia Aviation Finance Conference to hit town this Feb
The third annual South Asia Aviation Finance Conference is
about to hit town soon. Being held from February 12-14, 2008
at The ITC Maratha Hotel, Mumbai, the conference will discuss
changes in the market, consolidation, and mergers and acquisitions.
'We
want to double our global solutions centre count to 550'
Kishore Pallamreddy, head (Technology & Product Development)
for Sabre Holdings in India, speaks about the India market,
its joint venture with Amadeus, and women in the industry
Continental
goes non-stop Mumbai-New York
Houston-based and member of the Sky Team alliance, Continental
Airlines recently added its second non-stop service from India
to the United States by connecting Mumbai to Newark, New York.
‘India
is one of the most dynamic markets in the world’
British Airways is looking at taking class and comfort a step
further with the launch of its new club world flat beds. Amanda
Amos, area commercial manager, British Airways, outlines her
perception of the Indian market, while briefly discussing
the impending christening of the airline's dedicated terminal
at London's Heathrow airport. By Andrea Lopez
Austrian
to fly Chennai next year
Austrian Airlines is looking to add Chennai as the third Indian
city that it will fly to from the second half of 2008.
Air
Astana to launch its third flight from Delhi
Air Astana the official carrier of Kazakhstan plans to operate
its third flight between Almaty-Delhi-Almaty effective from
this winter. This move has come in conjunction with the Kazakhastan
tourism board's interest in India.
Kingfisher,
Deccan to set up MRO
Captain G R Gopinath, executive chairman, Deccan Aviation
recently announced that the rechristened Deccan (the erstwhile
Air Deccan) and Kingfisher Airlines will set up a maintenance,
repair and overhaul (MRO) in Bangalore by next year.
‘Security
is of Paramount importance’
In an exclusive interview M Thiagarajan, managing director,
Paramount Airways talks about aviation security and innovations
in technology to enhance security. By Sangeetha Neeraja
KFA-AmEx
tie up for India's first corporate charge card programme
Kingfisher Airlines and American Express have come together
to launch the country's first airline corporate charge card,
specifically targeted towards the small and medium enterprises
(SMEs).
BIAL
to start operations from March 30, 2008
The much awaited Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL)
will be operational from March 30, 2008 at exactly 00:01 hours.
Air
India Cargo to add two more aircraft by mid-2008
Air India Cargo (AIC), a strategic business unit (SBU) of
Air India is looking at converting two A310 passenger aircraft
to freighters and inducting them in their operations between
July- September 2008.
All
Nippon Airways positive about Indian market
Japan-based All Nippon Airways (ANA) started its all-business
class Mumbai-Narita direct connections from September 1, 2007.
GMR
HIAL partners with Sabena Flight Academy
GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited (GHIAL), which
is racing ahead in the development of Rajiv Gandhi International
Airport in Shamshabad, has signed an MoU with Belgium-based
Sabena Flight Academy.
Sabre
Holdings on recruitment drive in India
Looking at the growth and importance of the Indian market,
Sabre Holdings has decided to recruit more employees for its
Bangalore office in India.
Jet
adopts automated online risk management solution; CyberSource
provides online fraud solution
Jet Airways has become the first airline in India to implement
an automated online risk (fraud) management solution provided
by CyberSource, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CyberSource Corporation
that provides electronic payment and risk management solutions.
Emaar-MGF
in pact with DAE for airport development
Realty major Emaar-MGF has entered into a memorandum of understanding
with Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) to tap the burgeoning
airport upgradation market in India.
Pune
Airport ties up with AHA, seeks expansion
The Pune airport, currently undergoing re-carpeting, is looking
for expansion of its facilities to cater to the rapidly growing
traffic.
Changi
Airports International secures contract for Jordanian airport
development
The Aqaba Development Corporation (ADC) signed an agreement
to engage Changi Airports International (CAI) to prepare the
master plan for the development of the King Hussein International
Airport at Aqaba.
L&T
bags EPC contract for MIAL
Larsen & Turbo has been awarded the Engineering, Construction
& Procurement (EPC) contract by the Mumbai International
Airport (MIAL), a joint venture between the GVK-SA consortium
and the AAI.
Management
Terminal
velocity
A journey of a thousand miles, said Chinese thinker Confucius,
begins with a single step. For Indian aviation, the climb
has been mostly uphill, but it has been taking those little
steps that matter. By Rupkamal Sarma
Business
travel demand to outpace capacity by 2008: American Express
The recent American Express annual Global Business Travel
Forecast states that Asia Pacific expects greatest price hikes
as economic growth impacts the industry
Edge
DIAL
for smooth take-off
Long queues at the domestic terminal of Indira Gandhi International
Airport will soon be a thing of the past. By 2008, a brand
new terminal will be ready to cater to domestic travellers
Aviation Life
Simulating
reality
Investing in state of the art simulators have saved the airlines
both time and capital and helped pilots train for engine failures,
emergency landings and poor visibility. By Andrea Lopez
Through
turbulent skies
For those who love to travel, the world has no boundaries.
Of course, that pertains to the air as well. After a short
stint in marketing, I decided to pursue my dream of becoming
a pilot.
A
breakthrough for Indian aviation industry
"India needs 4000 pilots by 2010!" or "Aircraft
deliveries on hold due to shortfall of pilots!" are oft
heard phrases at a time when commercial pilots are the need
of the hour in the aviation industry
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