Milan Malpensa Airport was the location for the successful validation of a SESAR developed Airport Safety Net concept. Taking place between 25 and 29 November, the exercise focused on the early detection of conflicting vehicles trajectories on the airport surface and on runways, and the provision of related alerts to the Air Traffic Controllers (ATC). … Dowiedz się więcej
Russian Helicopters, a subsidiary of Oboronprom, part of State Corporation Rostec and a leading global designer and manufacturer of helicopters, has been named Company of the Year 2013 among aviation manufacturers, one of the most prestigious Russian business awards. Russian Helicopters was cited as a successful company that has made a noticeable contribution to strengthening … Dowiedz się więcej
oneworld® has regained two of its “world’s best airline alliance” trophies in the latest industry awards – which means it now holds an unprecedented seven “best alliance” titles. It has been named Best Airline Alliance in the Global Traveler magazine’s 2013 GT Tested Reader Survey – the fourth year running that oneworld has emerged top … Dowiedz się więcej
Geneva – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released figures showing a small improvement in air freight growth in October. Compared to October 2012, global freight tonne kilometers (FTK) grew 4.0%, with growth in all regions except Africa. The gradual expansion continues a trend that began in the third quarter as air freight markets have … Dowiedz się więcej
The Airbus Corporate Foundation and Aviation Sans Frontières have transported clothing and school supplies donated by Office Depot to Thailand from Toulouse, France, aboard the delivery flight of Thai Airways International (THAI)’s most recently delivered A380. The aircraft took off from Toulouse on Friday 29th November and landed in Bangkok on Saturday 30th November at 9 am … Dowiedz się więcej
Joining many in the global aviation and diplomatic communities as they continue to congratulate and bid farewell to outgoing ICAO Council President, Roberto Kobeh González, air transport industry operators came together at ICAO on 22 November to honour the UN Organization’s senior diplomat for his tremendous contributions over the last seven years to the sustainable … Dowiedz się więcej