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TUIfly introduces an ARD TV Lottery logojet

brucedrum — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:54:03 +0000

TUIfly (TUIfly.com) (Hapag-Lloyd Flug) (Hanover) has introduced a new advertising logojet. Boeing 737-8K5 D-AHFZ (msn 30883) is now advertising the ARD German TV lottery.

Posted in 737, 737-800, Boeing, Hapag-Lloyd Flug, TUIfly, TUIfly.com Tagged: 30883, 737, 737-800, 737-8K5, Boeing, D-AHFZ, EIN, Eindhoven, Hapag-Lloyd Flug, Special Color Scheme, Tuen Sans, TUIfly, TUIfly.com

Air Slovakia is operating its Boeing 737-306 OM-ASE for Albanian Airlines

brucedrum — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:57:00 +0000

Copyright Photo: Marco Finelli. Boeing 737-306 OM-ASE (msn 23545) arrives at Frankfurt in the full 2009 new colors of Albanian Airlines.

Albanian Airlines (Tirana) on November 12 wet leased Boeing 737-306 OM-ASE (msn 23545) from Air Slovakia (Bratislava).

Posted in 737, 737-300, Air Slovakia, Boeing Tagged: 23545, 737, 737-300, 737-306, Air Slovakia, Albanian Airlines, Boeing, FRA, Frankfurt, Marco Finelli, OM-ASE

Malaysia Airlines to launch service to Brisbane on March 28, 2010

brucedrum — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:23:28 +0000

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Malaysia Airlines (Kuala Lumpur) will launch twice-weekly Kuala Lumpur-Brisbane service on March 28, 2010.

News link:

biz.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2009/11/24/business/20091124150601&sec=business

Posted in Malaysia Airlines Tagged: Malaysia Airlines

Gulf Air to focus on short-haul routes

brucedrum — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:04:22 +0000

Gulf Air Airbus A330-243 A9C-KB (msn 281) (Grand Prix 2009) LHR, originally uploaded by Airliners Gallery.

Gulf Air (Bahrain) has decided to radically change its business plan. In the future it will focus on its short-haul markets. This will also radically affect what the airline has on order. The flag carrier has 20 Airbus A330-300s and 24 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners on order. These orders are expected to be modified. In addition Gulf Air will sell five Airbus A340-300s.

News link:

www.reuters.com/article/marketsNews/idCAGEE5AM0XA20091123?rpc=44

Please click on photo or link below for full view, information, prints for sale and other Gulf Air photos:

http://airlinersgallery.com/2/25c5082/#/gallery/gulf-air/gulf-air-a330-200-a9c-kb-08-grand-prix-2009-grd-lhr-d3-lr-903966/

Posted in A330, A330-200, Airbus, Gulf Air Tagged: 281, A330, A330-200, A330-243, A9C-KB, Airbus, Airliners, Airlines, Gulf Air, Heathrow, LHR, London, Special Color Scheme, Wingnut

Emirates to to serve Tokyo starting on March 28, 2010

brucedrum — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:15:19 +0000

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Emirates Airlines (Dubai) will finally add Tokyo and the Dubai-Tokyo (Narita) route on March 28, 2010. The new route will be served five times a week.

Posted in Emirates Airline Tagged: Emirates Airline

WestJet to seasonally fly to Bermuda

brucedrum — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:08:56 +0000

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WestJet Airlines (Calgary) will seasonally fly to Bermuda from Toronto starting in May 2010.

Press release:

finance.yahoo.com/news/WestJet-announces-service-to-cnw-2696870416.html?x=0&.v=1

Posted in WestJet Tagged: WestJet

Arkefly returns Boeing 757-2Y0 C-FLOX to Skyservice

brucedrum — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:39:27 +0000

Skyservice Airlines Boeing 757-2Y0 C-FLOX (msn 26158) (Arkefly CS) YYZ, originally uploaded by Airliners Gallery.

Skyservice Airlines (Toronto) is again operating its Boeing 757-2Y0 C-FLOX (msn 26158) for the winter season. The airliner is being operated in Arkefly’s (TUI) livery.

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Posted in 757, 757-200, Boeing, Skyservice Airlines Tagged: 26158, 757, 757-200, 757-2Y0, Airliners, Airlines, Boeing, C-FLOX, Hybrid Livery, Pearson, Skyservice Airlines, TMK Photography, Toronto, YYZ

American Airlines introduces its first Boeing 757 Oneworld logojet

brucedrum — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:17:33 +0000

Copyright Photo: Robert Collazo. Boeing 757-223 N174AA (msn 31308) made its first visit in the new scheme to the Miami hub.

American Airlines (Dallas/Fort Worth) has now introduced its first Boeing 757 in the colors of the Oneworld Alliance.

Posted in 757, 757-200, American Airlines, Boeing, Oneworld Tagged: 31308, 757, 757-200, 757-223, American Airlines, Boeing, MIA, Miami, N174AA, Oneworld, Robert Collazo, Special Color Scheme

JAL asks its retirees and employees to cut pension by 40% in order to survive

brucedrum — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:25:12 +0000

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JAL-Japan Airlines (Tokyo-Haneda) is proposing to cut its pension payments by 40 percent in order to survive. However there is much opposition to the plan.

News link:

www.reuters.com/article/marketsNews/idCNT30017420091123?rpc=44

Posted in JAL-Japan Airlines Tagged: JAL-Japan Airlines

Finnair Technical Services to add Blended Winglets to Condor’s 13 Boeing 757-300s

brucedrum — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:35:52 +0000

Finnair Technical Services (Helsinki) has completed the installation of Aviation Partners Boeing Blended Winglets to the first Condor Flugdienst (Frankfurt) Boeing 757-300. 757-330 D-ABOE (msn 29012) is pictured being towed today (November 22) to engine run-up area at Helsinki.

The scheduled departure will be tomorrow afternoon. Finnair Technical Services will install the winglets on all 13 Condor Boeing 757-330s. A second aircraft arrived at HEL on Friday evening (November 20) and a third will arrive tomorrow (November 23).

Posted in 757, 757-300, Aviation Partners Boeing, Blended Winglets, Boeing, Condor Tagged: 29012, 757, 757-300, 757-330, Airliners, Airlines, Aviation Partners Boeing, Blended Winglets, Boeing, Condor, D-ABOE, Harri Koskinen, HEL, Helsinki

Safi Airways adds its first Airbus A340

brucedrum — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:53:07 +0000

Copyright Photo: Axel J. Ex-Aircomet Airbus A340-311 YA-TTB (msn 015) at Frankfurt is the first A340 registered in Afghanistan. The wide-body airliner still retains the Aircomet livery.

Safi Airways (Kabul) is adding its first Airbus A340-300 to replace its Boeing 767-200.

Posted in A340, A340-300, Airbus, Safi Airways Tagged: 015, A340, A340-300, A340-311, Airbus, Airliners, Airlines, Axel J., FRA, Frankfurt, New Type for an Airline, Safi Airways, YA-TTB

Norwegian again supports UNICEF with a new logojet

brucedrum — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:29:52 +0000

Copyright Photo: Klaus Ecker. Boeing 737-3K9 LN-KKW (msn 24213) is seen on the tarmac at Munich. The inscription on the fuselage reads "Every child deserves a childhood".

Norwegian Air Shuttle (Norwegian.no) (Norwegian.com) (Oslo) is again supporting the UNICEF (United Nations Children’s Fund), this time with this logojet. UNICEF was created by the United Nations General Assembly on December 11, 1946, to provide emergency food and health care to children in countries that had been devastated by World War II.

Posted in 737, 737-300, Boeing, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Norwegian.no, Norwegian.no (Norwegian Air Shuttle) Tagged: 24213, 737, 737-300, 737-3K9, Airliners, Airlines, Boeing, Klaus Ecker, LN-KKW, MUC, Munich, Norwegian.no (Norwegian Air Shuttle), Special Color Scheme

Nouvelle Air Affaires Gabon to acquire DHC-8-314 D-BDTM from Augsburg Airways

brucedrum — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:00:52 +0000

Nouvelle Air Affairs Gabon (Libreville) is getting ready to acquire this Bombardier DHC-8-314 registered D-BDTM (msn 545) from Augsburg Airways.

Posted in Bombardier, DHC-8, DHC-8-300, Nouvelle Air Affaires Gabon Tagged: 545, Airliners, Airlines, Bombardier, D-BDTM, DHC-8, DHC-8-300, DHC-8-314, Klaus Ecker, MUC, Munich, Nouvelle Air Affaires Gabon

Concorde runs out of room at Heathrow

brucedrum — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:41:41 +0000

British Airways (London) may be forced to move its Concorde 102 G-BOAB (msn 208) away from London’s Heathrow Airport due to the lack of available space according to this article.

News link:

business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/industry_sectors/transport/

article6926923.ece

Posted in British Airways, Concorde Tagged: 208, British Airways, Concorde, Concorde 102, G-BOAB, Heathrow, LHR, London

Delta says SkyTeam could offer more for JAL

brucedrum — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:35:30 +0000

Delta Air Lines (Atlanta) stated the SkyTeam Alliance could offer more for JAL-Japan Airlines according to this published report.

News link:

finance.yahoo.com/news/Delta-says-SkyTeam-could-rb-914827086.html?x=0&.v=1

Posted in Delta Air Lines, JAL-Japan Airlines, SkyTeam Tagged: Delta Air Lines, JAL-Japan Airlines, SkyTeam

Saudi Arabian and Gulf Air have a near miss

brucedrum — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:59:14 +0000

News link:

www.hindustantimes.com/rssfeed/mumbai/Plane-changes-altitude-almost-hits-another/Article1-478615.aspx

Posted in Gulf Air, Saudi Arabian Airlines Tagged: Gulf Air, Saudi Arabian Airlines

Air France brings the Airbus A380 to New York

brucedrum — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:41:18 +0000

Air France Airbus A380-861 F-WWSB (F-HPJA) (msn 033) XFW, originally uploaded by Airliners Gallery.

Air France (Paris) brought the new Airbus A380 to New York (JFK) yesterday (November 20, 2009). Operating as flight AF 380 it carried 380 winning bidders on the auction flight. The proceeds will go to humanitarian projects. Regular CDG-JFK service commences on November 23.

Here is the official AF press release:

This morning (November 20), at 11:39 am, Air France’s A380 took off from Paris-Charles de Gaulle, operating flight AF 380, the first transatlantic flight between Europe and the United States by A380. Among the passengers were the 380 winning bidders for seats on the inaugural Paris-New York – Paris flights. This auction raised proceeds of 300,000 euros which will finance five different humanitarian projects by charities chosen by the Air France Foundation.

The aircraft, registration F-GHJA, landed at New York-Kennedy airport at 1:20 local time, 7:20 Paris time.

The proceeds of this auction of seats on the two inaugural Paris-New York-Paris flights finally reached 300,000 euros, more than expected. The amount will thus finance 5 humanitarian projects for children in need instead of the three initially planned.

The benefits of the auction for the inaugural Paris-New York-Paris flights will go to several projects in aid of humanitarian associations for children in need all over the world. The Air France Foundation supports these projects.

Starting on Monday November 23, the A380 will operate daily scheduled flights:

AF 006 Paris-New York leaving at 1:30, arriving at 3:45 pm;
and AF 007 New York-Paris leaving at 7:15 pm, arriving at 8:35 the following day.

From Paris, Air France will operate the A380 on its Johannesburg route as from February 3, 2010 and will therefore be the first airline to operate the A380 to Africa.

News link including a video:

www.euronews.net/2009/11/21/first-transatlantic-flight-for-superjumbo-jet/

NYC Aviation (Phil Derner) was also there to record the event:

http://nycaviation.com/2009/11/20/air-france-a380-completes-first-flight/

Posted in A380, A380-800, Air France, Airbus Tagged: 033, A380, A380-800, A380-861, Air France, Airbus, Airliners, Airlines, F-HPJA, F-WWSB, Finkenwerder, Gerd Beilfuss, Hamburg, New Type for an Airline, XFW

AeroSur adds its first Boeing 747-400

brucedrum — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:28:13 +0000

Copyright Photo: Diego Ruiz de Vargas. CP-2603 arrives at MAD in a new yellow version of the distinctive "Super Torismo" color scheme.

AeroSur (Bolivia) (Santa Cruz) added its first Boeing 747-400 on November 4, 2009 when ex-Virgin Atlantic Airways 747-443 G-VROM (msn 32339) was acquired as CP-2603. The type is now flying the Madrid route.

Posted in 747, 747-400, AeroSur (Bolivia), Boeing Tagged: 32339, 747, 747-400, 747-443, AeroSur (Bolivia), Airliners, Airlines, Boeing, CP-2603, Diego Ruiz de Vargas, MAD, Madrid, New Type for an Airline

Boeing breaks ground for new second 787 Dreamliner final assembly at CHS

brucedrum — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:30:03 +0000

Boeing (Chicago, Seattle, Wichita and Charleston) yesterday (November 21) broke ground on its new second final assembly plant for the 787 Dreamliner located at Charleston International Airport (CHS) located in North Charleston, SC.

Press release:

finance.yahoo.com/news/Boeing-Breaks-Ground-on-prnews-4227616984.html?x=0&.v=1

CHS airport history:

www.chs-airport.com/aphist.htm

CHS Aerial View:

www.mapquest.com/maps/CHS#a/maps/l:Charleston+International+Airport

+(CHS):5500+International+Blvd+&35;+101:Charleston:SC:29418-6919:US:32.88371:-80.03609:address::1/m:hyb:10:32.883681:-80.036045:0:::::1:1:1::/io:0:::::f:EN:M:/e

Posted in Boeing Tagged: 787, Boeing, Charleston, CHS, Dreamliner

CAA’s McDonnell Douglas DC-9-82 9Q-CAB runs off the runway at Goma, 20 hurt

brucedrum — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:03:23 +0000

Compagnie Africaine d’Aviation-CAA’s (Kinshasa) McDonnell Douglas DC-9-82 (MD-82) 9Q-CAB (msn 49702) overran the runway at Goma yesterday (November 19) after arriving from Kinshasa. The airliner crashed into a lava field. At least 20 people were injured in the accident.

News link:

ca.news.yahoo.com/s/capress/091119/world/af_congo_plane_in_lava

Posted in Compagnie Africaine d'Aviation-CAA Tagged: 49702, 9Q-CAB, Accident, Compagnie Africaine d'Aviation-CAA, DC-9-82, Goma, McDonnell Douglas, MD-82

Arik Air will launch a new route from London Heathrow to Abuja

brucedrum — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:53:14 +0000

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Arik Air (Arik Wings of Nigeria) (Lagos) will launch a new route on November 26 connecting London’s Heathrow Airport with Abuja. The new route will be operated five times a week with Boeing 737-800s.

Posted in 737, 737-800, Arik Air, Arik Wings of Nigeria, Boeing Tagged: 737, 737-800, Arik Air, Boeing

Ryanair issues a new ultimatum to Boeing

brucedrum — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:48:32 +0000

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Ryanair (Dublin) is again demanding lower prices from Boeing or it will go elsewhere (Airbus?).

News link:

www.reuters.com/article/marketsNews/idCNLJ11073520091119?rpc=44

Posted in Ryanair Tagged: Ryanair

Webjet acquires 737-3U3 ZK-FRE as PR-WJQ

brucedrum — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:41:44 +0000

Copyright Photo: Graham Weatherby. Boeing 737-3U3 ZK-FRE (msn 28742) climbs away from Christchurch in full Webjet colors on a test flight. It will become PR-WJQ.

Webjet Linhas Aereas (Rio de Janeiro) is getting ready to add ex-Air New Zealand.Freedom Air Boeing 737-3U3 ZK-FRE (msn 28742).

Posted in 737, 737-300, Boeing, Webjet Linhas Aereas Tagged: 28742, 737, 737-300, 737-3U3, Boeing, CHC, Christchurch, Graham Weatherby, PR-WJQ, Webjet Linhas Aereas, ZK-FRE

Surinam Airways to retire Boeing 747-306 PZ-TCM on November 26

brucedrum — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:10:45 +0000

Surinam Airways Boeing 747-306 PZ-TCM (msn 23508) AMS, originally uploaded by Airliners Gallery.

Surinam Airways (Paramaribo) will retire its only Boeing 747-300 on November 26. Ex-KLM 747-306 PZ-TCM (msn 23508) will not be replaced right away by new acquisition and ex-Air France Airbus A340-311 F-GLZG (msn 049). F-GLZG still needs approval for operations in Surinam.

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Posted in 747, 747-300, Boeing, Surinam Airways Tagged: 23508, 747, 747-300, 747-306, AMS, Amsterdam, Boeing, Michael B. Ing, PZ-TCM, Surinam Airways, Type Retirement

Air Canada begins Gogo Internet trials

brucedrum — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:32:35 +0000

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Air Canada (Montreal) has begun customer trials of its new on-board Gogo Internet system for its Montreal-Los Angeles and Toronto-Los Angeles flights.

News link:

finance.yahoo.com/news/Air-Canada-begins-customer-prnews-4020637013.html?x=0&.v=1

Posted in Air Canada Tagged: Air Canada

Vision Airlines adds Blended Winglets to 737-8Q8 N781VA

brucedrum — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:23:37 +0000

Vision Airlines (North Las Vegas) has added Aviation Partners Blended Winglets to its first Boeing 737-800. Ex-Sterling 737-8Q8 N781VA (msn 28214, ex OY-SEB) was leased on March 25, 2009. It is now based at Miami for the Cuban charter program.

Posted in 737, 737-800, Aviation Partners Boeing, Blended Winglets, Boeing, Vision Airlines Tagged: 28214, 737, 737-800, 737-8Q8, Airliners, Airlines, Aviation Partners Boeing, Blended Winglets, Boeing, MIA, Miami, N781VA, New Type for an Airline, Robert Collazo, Vision Airlines

Virgin America adds Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood

brucedrum — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:08:23 +0000

Copyright Photo: Wade DeNero. Virgin America's Airbus A319-112 N524VA (msn 3204), named "Dark Horse", climbs away from runway 9L at FLL.

Virgin America (San Francisco) on November 18 added nonstop service from both San Francisco and Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood.

Press release:

multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/virginamerica/41211/

Posted in A319, A319-100, Airbus, Virgin America Tagged: 3204, A319, A319-100, A319-112, Airbus, Airliners, Airlines, FLL, Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood, N524VA, Virgin America, Wade DeNero

United is considering the 787 or A350

brucedrum — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:59:31 +0000

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United Airlines (Chicago) has not yet made a decision. However the company is now considering both the Boeing 787 and the A350 XWB as a replacement aircraft.

News link:

http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/chi-united-planeorder-nov19-,0,867224.story

Posted in United Airlines Tagged: United Airlines

FAA solves computer problems after major delays

brucedrum — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:50:59 +0000

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) (Washington) late yesterday fixed its computer problems which caused major delay problems, especially at the world’s largest hub at Atlanta.

News link:

www.cnn.com/2009/TRAVEL/11/19/travel.glitch/?eref=rss_topstories&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=

feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+rss%2Fcnn_topstories+(RSS%3A+Top+Stories)

Posted in FAA Tagged: FAA

Continental to launch Newark-Munich service on March 27, 2010

brucedrum — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:44:19 +0000

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Continental Airlines (Houston) announced it will start Newark-Munich daily service with Boeing 767-200 ER equipment starting on March 27, 2010.

Press release:

finance.yahoo.com/news/Continental-Airlines-prnews-3861191615.html?x=0&.v=1

Posted in Continental Airlines Tagged: Continental Airlines

First flight for the Dreamliner to be December 22

brucedrum — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:31:16 +0000

Boeing (Chicago, Seattle, Wichita and Charleston) is targeting December 22 as the date of the 787 Dreamliner first flight according to WSJ.

News link:

www.nasdaq.com/aspx/stock-market-news-story.aspx?storyid=200911190219dowjonesdjonline000323&title=boeing-787-likely-to-make-first-flight-around-dec-22–source

Posted in 787, Boeing, Dreamliner Tagged: 787, Boeing, Dreamliner

American Eagle adds five new destinations from Miami

brucedrum — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:27:50 +0000

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American Eagle Airlines (Dallas/Fort Worth) yesterday (November 19) launched five new destinations from the Miami hub.

Press release:

finance.yahoo.com/news/American-Eagle-Airlines-prnews-3496815033.html?x=0&.v=1

Posted in American Eagle Tagged: American Eagle

Air New Zealand finishes removing the Pacific Wave from its Airbus A320s

brucedrum — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:21:07 +0000

Copyright Photo: Colin Hunter. Airbus A320-232 ZK-OJA (msn 2085) begins to rotate at AKL minus the Pacific Wave fuselage stripes.

Air New Zealand (Auckland) has finished removing the “Pacific Wave” fuselage stripes from its Airbus A320s, simplifying the 1996 livery.

Posted in A320, A320-200, Air New Zealand, Airbus Tagged: 2085, A320, A320-200, A320-232, Air New Zealand, Airbus, Airliners, Airlines, AKL, Auckland, Colin Hunter, ZK-OJA

Philippines takes delivery of its first Boeing 777

brucedrum — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:01:18 +0000

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Philippines (Philippine Airlines) (Manila) took delivery of its first Boeing 777-300 ER yesterday (November 18), leased from GECAS.

Press release:

boeing.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=43&item=945

Posted in 777, 777-300, Philippines (Philippine Airlines) Tagged: 777, 777-300, Boeing, Philippines (Philippine Airlines)

Midex Airlines creates $500 million fund for equity stakes in struggling companies

brucedrum — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:32:28 +0000

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Midex Airlines (Abu Dhabi) has created a $500 million fund to use to purchase equity stakes in struggling companies.

News link:

www.kuwaittimes.net/read_news.php?newsid=NDE1MTY3OA==

Posted in Midex Airlines Tagged: Midex Airlines

Airberlin’s 3Q net profit doubles to $141 million

brucedrum — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:14:56 +0000

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Airberlin (Berlin) doubled its third quarter net profit to $141.4 million compared with the same quarter a year ago.

News link:

uk.news.yahoo.com/18/20091117/tbs-air-berlin-reports-doubled-profits-5268574_1.html

Posted in Airberlin Tagged: Airberlin

Air France-KLM reports a $220 million first half loss

brucedrum — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:11:32 +0000

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Air France (Paris) and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (Amsterdam) reported a net loss of $220 million in the first half of the fiscal year.

News link:

uk.news.yahoo.com/18/20091118/tbs-europe-s-top-airline-air-france-klm-5268574_1.html

Posted in Air France, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Tagged: Air France, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

Virgin Atlantic Airways responds to European Commission concerning the BA/AA proposed relationship

brucedrum — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:44:44 +0000

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Virgin Atlantic Airways (London) has formally responded to the European Commission about the proposed British Airways/American Airlines relationship, which Virgin Atlantic terms a “merger”.

Press release:

finance.yahoo.com/news/Virgin-Atlantic-Responds-to-prnews-4196557340.html?x=0&.v=1

Posted in Virgin Atlantic Airways Tagged: Virgin Atlantic Airways

Mayday Air Jamaica opposes Spirit Airlines proposed takeover of Air Jamaica

brucedrum — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:34:08 +0000

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Air Jamaica (Kingston) is being courted by Spirit Airlines as a possible takeover target. However the group Mayday Air Jamaica opposes the takeover and is threatening to picket Air Jamaica at Miami on December 15.

Press release:

finance.yahoo.com/news/Mayday-Air-Jamaica-Takes-prnews-2630406290.html?x=0&.v=1

Posted in Air Jamaica, Spirit Airlines Tagged: Air Jamaica, Spirit Airlines

Air Canada to launch nonstop Calgary-Tokyo flights

brucedrum — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:05:28 +0000

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Air Canada (Montreal) will launch nonstop Calgary-Tokyo (Narita) flights (three times weekly) starting on March 27, 2010.

Press release:

finance.yahoo.com/news/Air-Canada-to-launch-cnw-3350225399.html?x=0&.v=1

Posted in Air Canada Tagged: Air Canada

Virgin America sees ownership shift by 10% with new investors

brucedrum — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:51:20 +0000

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Virgin America (San Francisco) is bringing in new U.S. investors that will shift its ownership factor by 10 percent.

News link:

www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601103&sid=aEmUxiV46474

Posted in Virgin America Tagged: Virgin America

American Airlines introduces the first Boeing 767-300 in the Oneworld color scheme

brucedrum — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:29:30 +0000

N395AN, originally uploaded by Peter Spence.

American Airlines (Dallas/Fort Worth) has painted and introduced the first Boeing 767-300 painted in the Oneworld Alliance color scheme.

Posted in 767, 767-300, American Airlines, Boeing Tagged: 29432, 767, 767-300, 767-323, American Airlines, Boeing, LAX, Los Angeles, N395AN, Oneworld, Peter Spence, Special Color Scheme

AirTran Airways introduces seat back advertising

brucedrum — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:14:32 +0000

N946AT, originally uploaded by bwione.

AirTran Airways (Orlando and Atlanta) has introduced seat back advertising to generate additional revenue.

Press release:

finance.yahoo.com/news/AirTran-Airways-Unveils-Seat-prnews-1561426338.html?x=0&.v=1

Posted in AirTran Airways Tagged: AirTran Airways

ABX Air’s pilots ratify the new contract

brucedrum — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:03:40 +0000

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ABX Air (Wilmington, OH) pilots have ratified the new contract.

Press release:

finance.yahoo.com/news/ABX-Air-Pilots-Ratify-bw-1062131570.html?x=0&.v=1

Posted in ABX Air Tagged: ABX Air

Both conViasa CRJ700s visit Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood

brucedrum — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:13:20 +0000

ConViasa (Caracas) recently added two Bombardier CRJ700s (CL-600-2C10s). N230CP (msn 10275) arrived on July 30, 2009 and N259CP (msn 10274) arrived on August 1, 2009. Both were recently seen at Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood.

Posted in Bombardier, CL-600-2C10, ConViasa, CRJ700 Tagged: 10274, 10275, Bombardier, CL-600-2C10, ConViasa, CRJ700, FLL, Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood, N230CP, N259CP, Wade DeNero

The first Boeing 747-800F is rolled out at Everett in a new livery

brucedrum — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:53:46 +0000

Photo: Boeing. Boeing 747-8R7F N747EX (msn 35808) is rolled out of the paint shop late on November 17, 2009 in the new colors.

Boeing (Chicago, Seattle, Wichita and Charleston) last night (November 17) rolled out the first Boeing 747-800 dressed in a new livery featuring a large “8″ on the tail and “747-8″ on the lower fuselage. The first delivery customer is Cargolux. The new type will make its first flight in early 2010.

Press release:

boeing.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=43&item=942

Posted in 747, 747-8, 747-8F, Boeing Tagged: 35808, 747, 747-8, 747-800, 747-8F, 747-8R7, Boeing, Everett, N747EX, New Aircraft Type, PAE

Did neutrons cause QANTAS flight QF72 to drop in altitude?

brucedrum — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:56:34 +0000

Please click on AG icon for a direct link to the QANTAS Airways photo gallery.

QANTAS Airways’ (Sydney) flight QF 72 operated by an Airbus A330-300 from Singapore to Brisbane quickly plunged over Western Australia on October 20. Investigators still are mystified as to what caused this sudden drop and are now looking at neutrons from cosmic radiation as a possible cause.

News link:

news.brisbanetimes.com.au/breaking-news-national/neutron-may-have-caused-qantas-fall-20091118-ilcl.html

Posted in A330, A330-300, Airbus, QANTAS Airways Tagged: A330, A330-300, Airbus, Incident, QANTAS Airways

VietJet Air delays start-up again to May 2010

brucedrum — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:43:50 +0000

VietJet Air (Hanoi), Vietnam’s first private airline, has delayed its start-up launch date once again from December 2009 to May 2010. The new airline is planning to launch domestic flights with two Airbus A320s.

News link:

vietnewsonline.vn/News/Business/Companies-Finance/9469/Private-airline-looks-to-delay-launch-again.htm

Posted in A318, A318-100, Airberlin, ZestAir Tagged: A320, A320-200, Airbus, New Airline, VietJet Air

Will JAL side with American (Oneworld) or Delta (SkyTeam)?

brucedrum — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:42:07 +0000

Please click on the AG icon for a direct link to the JAL photo gallery.

JAL-Japan Airlines (Tokyo-Haneda) is facing a tough decision that will affect its future. Delta is reportedly now offering JAL to cover some, if not most, of the costs of switching from OneWorld to the SkyTeam Alliance as part of its $1 billion pledge. American meanwhile believes its bid is worth the most to JAL. On November 13, JAL CEO Mr. Nishimatsu told the media “it is natural to continue the partnership with American”. Which way will JAL turn?

Meanwhile the value of JAL’s stock has slid to a new all-time low.

News link:

www.reuters.com/article/marketsNews/idCNT19964020091118?rpc=44

Posted in American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JAL-Japan Airlines Tagged: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JAL-Japan Airlines

Jetlite airplane hits a bird, makes emergency landing

brucedrum — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:32:32 +0000

Jetlite (Delhi) aircraft hit a bird on takeoff at Kolkata yesterday (November 17) and it safely returned to the airport.

News link:

www.hindustantimes.com/rssfeed/kolkata/Jet-Lite-plane-makes-emergency-landing-all-passengers-safe/Article1-477595.aspx

Posted in Jetlite Tagged: Jetlite