Europe’s fifth ATV for launch by Arianespace begins its pre-flight checkout at the Spaceport

The Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV) “Georges Lemaître” has begun preflight checkout in the Spaceport’s clean room facilities, following its arrival in French Guiana for a scheduled Ariane 5 flight next year. As the fifth and final ATV to be launched by Arianespace under current arrangements with the European Space Agency, this spacecraft’s Integrated Cargo Carrier … Dowiedz się więcej

Air Seychelles signs historic fleet deal with canada’s Viking Air

Air Seychelles today announced the purchase of three Viking Air DHC-6 Twin Otter Series 400 aircraft, in a deal which will see the iconic island carrier renew its domestic fleet.The new aircraft will be used for services between Mahé and Praslin, as well as other islands in the archipelago, includingBird, Denis and Frégate. All three … Dowiedz się więcej

The Air France A380 takes off to French-speaking Africa for the first time

For the 2014 winter season, Air France wishes to serve Abidjan by A380 on a regular basis*. After Johannesburg, Abidjan will therefore become the second destination on the African continent to be served by the Air France superjumbo. Abidjan has nearly seven million inhabitants. Air France has strengthened its presence there since summer 2013, with … Dowiedz się więcej

American Airlines. Cathay Pacific. Japan Airlines. Malaysia Airlines. Opening the door to the best of Asia

We’re bringing you convenient options to top destinations in Asia and beyond by expanding our international footprint with new nonstop routes. Discover Hong Kong In summer 2014, we plan to introduce new nonstop service between Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and Hong Kong (HKG), a first for any U.S. carrier. Plus, enjoy a world-class travel experience to … Dowiedz się więcej

Boeing celebrates Lion Group’s 100th Next-Generation 737

Boeing [NYSE: BA] and the Lion Group, Indonesia’s largest airline group, today commemorated the delivery of the carrier’s 100th Next-Generation 737 at a special event. „This is an amazing moment for the Lion Group,” said Lion Group President Director Rusdi Kirana. „We’ve grown from one airplane and today we’re taking our 100th Next-Generation 737. It’s … Dowiedz się więcej