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SuperJet International launched Gazpromavia Flight Crew Training Courses at its Training Centers in Italy and Russia

Posted on 28, June 2013 by

28-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — SuperJet International (SJI) has launched the first Gazpromavia Flight Crew Training Courses at its Training Centers in Venice (Italy) and Moscow (Russia). Two Gazpromavia flight crews are currently engaged in the ground course and will rapidly start … Read the full press release →

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SuperJet International (SJI) delivered its first Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft to the Mexican airline Interjet

Posted on 27, June 2013 by

Le Bourget (Paris), 27-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On the occasion of the 50th International Paris Airshow SuperJet International (SJI) – joint venture between Alenia Aermacchi (a Finmeccanica Company) and Sukhoi Holding – announced the delivery of its first Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ100) … Read the full press release →

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Aeroflot successfully passed the IATA Operational Safety Audit and proved compliance with IOSA Standards for 5th time

Posted on 27, June 2013 by

Moscow, 27-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Aeroflot has successfully passed the fifth regular IOSA procedure (IATA Operational Safety Audit). The IOSA certificate and the status of IOSA-registered operator have been prolonged till October 14, 2015. The audit was conducted in all the activity areas: Organization and … Read the full press release →

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Scandinavian carrier SAS signed with Airbus for eight A350 XWBs and four A330s

Posted on 27, June 2013 by

Airbus fleet will bring the airline into a new long haul future Blagnac,  27-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Scandinavian carrier SAS has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for eight A350 XWBs and four A330s, as part of its strategy to modernize … Read the full press release →

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Air France-KLM Group, Airbus sign for 25 A350-900 plus a further 25 on option at the 50th International Paris Air Show

Posted on 24, June 2013 by

Le Bourget, 24-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — This morning, Air France-KLM finalized a firm order with the European manufacturer Airbus for 25 A350-900 plus a further 25 on option. The signing took place at the 50th International Air Show at Le Bourget near … Read the full press release →

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EC cleared Virgin Atlantic joint acquisition by Delta (49%) and Virgin Group (51%)

Posted on 24, June 2013 by

Brussels, 24-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of joint control over Virgin Atlantic by Delta and Virgin Group. Delta will replace Singapore Airlines as a 49% minority shareholder in Virgin Atlantic, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Law, Transportation & Logistics, Travel, United Kingdom

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Sustainable aviation biofuels partnership created between Airbus, Air France, Safran and Total

Posted on 24, June 2013 by

Le Bourget, 24-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — At the Paris Air Show 2013, Airbus, Air France, Safran and Total organized the “Joining our Energies – Biofuel Initiative France” flight to illustrate the French industry’s technical capacity to integrate aeronautical biofuels. The four players … Read the full press release →

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Hong Kong aircraft leasing company signed for 60 Airbus A320neo Family aircraft at Paris Air Show

Posted on 21, June 2013 by

Aircraft financier confident in market demand for efficient NEO Blagnac, 21-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Hong Kong Aviation Capital (HKAC), a fast growing aircraft leasing company based in Hong Kong, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus for the purchase of … Read the full press release →

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EC to investigate Sweden and Denmark public support measure to Scandinavian Airlines (SAS)

Posted on 20, June 2013 by

Brussels, 20-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to verify whether a public support measure granted in 2012 by Sweden and Denmark to Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) is in line with EU state aid rules. The Commission has … Read the full press release →

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EUROCONTROL, EDA define key priorities to implmenting Single European Sky in the military aviation sector

Posted on 20, June 2013 by

Paris, 20-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — EUROCONTROL and the European Defence Agency (EDA) have today strengthened in front of the aerospace & military community their ongoing relationship, defining a joint list of key priorities for the implementation of the Single European Sky … Read the full press release →

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EC to speed up the reform of Europe’s air traffic control system

Posted on 12, June 2013 by

Brussels, 12-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has today acted to speed up the reform of Europe’s air traffic control system. The Commission is looking to head off a capacity crunch as the number of flights is forecast to increase by … Read the full press release →

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Aeroflot takes delivery of the first Sukhoi Superjet 100 in full specification

Posted on 12, June 2013 by

12-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On May 31, 2013, the first Sukhoi Superjet 100 in full specification was delivered to Aeroflot.  In 2005, JSC “Aeroflot” and JSC “Sukhoi Civil Aircraft” (SCAC) signed a contract for delivery of 30 Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft … Read the full press release →

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EUROCONTROL welcomes the European Commission’s proposal to strengthen the Network Manager as part of SES2+

Posted on 11, June 2013 by

Brussels, Belgium, 11-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — EUROCONTROL welcomes the proposal of the European Commission to strengthen Network Management with the aim to accelerate the implementation of the Single European Sky and promote efficiency of the European air traffic management network as a … Read the full press release →

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EUROCONTROL’s MUAC and DFS Maastricht controllers to facilitate the further deployment of free route airspace

Posted on 10, June 2013 by

Maastricht, the Netherlands, 10-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Advanced operating procedures between civil controllers at EUROCONTROL’s Maastricht Upper Area Control Centre (MUAC) and co-located DFS (Deutsche Flugsicherung) Maastricht controllers (LIPPE Radar) who handle the operation of State aircraft (operational air traffic) over north-west … Read the full press release →

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Ryanair calls on EC to stop French ATC strikes

Posted on 10, June 2013 by

10-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC), today (10 June) called on the EU Commission to prevent thousands of Europe’s citizens having their flights cancelled or delayed, by tiny numbers of French Air Traffic Controllers going on … Read the full press release →

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Virgin Rail Group demands improvements be made by Network Rail

Posted on 7, June 2013 by

7-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Virgin Rail Group (VRG) today demanded that millions of pounds of customer-focussed improvements be made by Network Rail to compensate customers for poor punctuality in recent months. VRG, the owning group of Virgin Trains, is also preparing … Read the full press release →

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Lufthansa Group Balance Sustainability Report: reduced fuel consumption and new efficiency record

Posted on 6, June 2013 by

Balance Sustainability Report published today • New efficiency record: specific fuel consumption of 4.06 litres • Further progress in active noise prevention • Balance also available for the first time as an attractive “E-paper” 6-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The edition of … Read the full press release →

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The European Commission: investment aid for German airport Memmingen in line with EU state aid rules

Posted on 6, June 2013 by

Brussels, 6-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has found that investment aid totalling €7.75 million to finance an infrastructure project at Memmingen airport is in line with EU state aid rules. Memmingen airport is a small regional airport located in South … Read the full press release →

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Singapore Airlines (SIA) announced its plans to purchase up to 50 more Airbus A350 XWB aircraft

Posted on 5, June 2013 by

Third order from carrier for all-new Airbus mid-size widebody Blagnac, 5-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — 5-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announced that it will purchase up to 50 more A350 XWB aircraft. The agreement covers a firm order for 30 more … Read the full press release →

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ECTAA comments on the imminent legislative proposal modernising the European package travel Directive

Posted on 4, June 2013 by

Porto, 4-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In view of the long awaited revision of the European consumer legislation on package travel, The European Travel Agents’ And Tour Operators’ Associations (ECTAA) is calling for the maintenance of a high level of consumer protection while … Read the full press release →

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