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The European Commission extended the Estonian Air state aid investigation opened in February 2013

Posted on 18, April 2013 by

Brussels, 18-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — State aid: Commission extends inquiry into public support measures for Estonian Air The European Commission has extended the scope of an in-depth investigation opened in February 2013 into public support measures in favour of Estonian Air (see IP/13/133) … Read the full press release →

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

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Annual passenger complaint levels at Arriva’s UK train operations reduced significantly

Posted on 18, April 2013 by

18-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Latest independent figures have revealed that annual passenger complaint levels at Arriva’s UK train operations have reduced with one of the group’s businesses achieving a 90 per cent reduction over the past six years. Data published by … Read the full press release →

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Airbus to enrich its Premium Economy Seating offering available in the A350 XWB Catalogue in partnership with EADS Sogerma

Posted on 16, April 2013 by

Offering even more interior choices for A350 XWB operators EADS Sogerma to introduce a new seat model into the A350 XWB catalogue Joining Zodiac in enriching the A350 XWB’s Premium Economy Seating offer Aircraft Interiors Expo 2013, Hamburg, 16-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, France, Germany, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

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Spain, Italy and France the top holiday destinations for the EU27 residents in 2011

Posted on 15, April 2013 by

15-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In 2011, EU27 residents made 1.0 billion holiday trips1, of which around one quarter were trips outside the country of residence2 (outbound trips). Looking in more detail at these outbound holiday trips, Spain was the top foreign destination of EU27 residents in 2011 (13% … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Government, Travel

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Mexican low-cost carrier Volaris is the first Mexican airline with Sharklet-equipped A320

Posted on 12, April 2013 by

Blagnac, 12-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Mexican low-cost carrier Volaris celebrated the delivery of its first Sharklet-equipped Airbus A320 with a special flight from Mexico City to Cancun. Volaris is the first Mexico-based operator of the new fuel-saving wing tip devices. The flight … Read the full press release →

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Sadler’s Wells celebrates the centenary of the Rite of Spring, one of the highlights of dance in London this spring

Posted on 9, April 2013 by

And the world premiere of Raven Girl comes to the Royal Opera House in May 9-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  ‘A String of Rites’, a series of three events commissioned by Sadler’s Wells to mark the 100th anniversary of the premiere … Read the full press release →

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AK Touristik GmbH is expanding its “2+1 Panoramabus®” concept with two new Setra S 416 HDH coaches

Posted on 4, April 2013 by

AK Touristik takes delivery of two S 416 HDH with 2+1 seating and glass roof Kiel-based bus operator implements exclusive travel concept with the Setra brand 2+1 TopClass 400 panorama buses fitted with high-quality leather seats Stuttgart/Kiel, 4-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Germany, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

A320 equipped with fuel saving wing tip devices, called sharklets delivered to airberlin

Posted on 2, April 2013 by

2-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Germany’s airberlin group took delivery of its first Airbus A320 equipped with fuel saving wing tip devices, called Sharklets. The aircraft will join the fleet of the Austrian based airline NIKI, which is owned by the airberlin … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Germany, Technology, Travel

Airbus A330 Becomes Flagship Aircraft for Air Pacific, Fiji’s National Airline

Posted on 29, March 2013 by

A330 comfort, efficiency and reliability set the foundation for Air Pacific’s new identity of ‘Fiji Airways’ Blagnac, 29-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Air Pacific, Fiji’s national airline, has formally rolled out its soon to be adopted new ‘Fiji Airways’ identity with the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, France, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

EU visa applications should be further facilitated to help the EU tourism industry drive growth and create jobs

Posted on 28, March 2013 by

28-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — EU visa applications should be further facilitated to help the EU tourism industry to drive growth and create jobs, said Transport and Tourism Committee MEPs in a discussion with European Commission Vice-President Antonio Tajani on Wednesday. Tourism … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, France, Government, Law, Politics, Society, Travel

Turkish Airlines, the largest airline in Turkey, orders up to 117 A320 Family aircraft, its biggest order ever with Airbus

Posted on 25, March 2013 by

Up to 117 A320 Family aircraft including first order for the NEO Blagnac, 25-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Turkish Airlines, the largest airline in Turkey, has signed a contract for up to 117 A320 Family aircraft (25 A321ceo, 4 A320neo, 53 A321neo and … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, France, Transportation & Logistics, Travel, Turkey

Luxair Luxembourg Airlines has announced bold ambitions for the future

Posted on 22, March 2013 by

Luxembourg, 22-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Roland Berger consultancy has endorsed the viability of the strategic model of Luxair Luxembourg Airlines, while highlighting its extreme fragility. An improvement in our earnings in the order of €25 million is needed to guarantee the Airline activity’s future. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Financial, Luxembourg, Management, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

MEPs want to close all loopholes in Air passenger rights

Posted on 21, March 2013 by

21-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Transport MEPs welcomed the proposal to update air passengers’ rights tabled by the Commission on 13 March but insisted that it include rules on hand luggage and solutions for passengers stranded if an airline goes bankrupt, in … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Belgium, Business, European Union, Government, Law, Politics, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

Lufthansa Supervisory Board approves major Airbus order

Posted on 21, March 2013 by

100 A320 Family aircraft and two additional A380s Third A380 order from the German flag carrier Blagnac, 21-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Lufthansa’s Supervisory Board has approved the acquisition of 100 A320 Family aircraft (35 A320neo, 35 A321neo and 30 A320ceo with … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, France, Germany, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

Sixth A380 aircraft for Malaysia Airlines handed over in Toulouse

Posted on 21, March 2013 by

Blagnac, 21-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Malaysia Airlines (MAS) and Airbus together marked a major achievement, with the hand-over of the 100th A380 to MAS at Airbus’ Henri Ziegler Delivery Centre in Toulouse, France. The aircraft is the sixth A380 for MAS. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, France, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

Starman: David Bowie Is predicted to become London’s spring/summer success, report LondonTown.com

Posted on 21, March 2013 by

The Jean Geanie grants London a wish – and its pure spectacle 21-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — An integral part of British culture, David Bowie has now become more than just a musical, cultural and fashion icon. For decades Bowie has worn … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Entertainment, Internet & Online, News, Society, Travel, United Kingdom

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Aberdeen International Airport has recorded a disappointing dip in passenger numbers, compared to the previous year

Posted on 19, March 2013 by

Passenger numbers February 2013 19-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Aberdeen International Airport has recorded a disappointing dip in passenger numbers, compared to the previous year. Figures for February 2013 were down 1.2% on the same month in 2012. There was growth of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Transportation & Logistics, Travel, United Kingdom

Airbus: Indonesian low cost carrier Lion Air orders 234 A320 Family aircraft

Posted on 19, March 2013 by

19-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Indonesia’s Lion Air has placed a firm order with Airbus for 234 A320 Family aircraft, comprising 109 A320neo, 65 A321neo and 60 A320ceo. The deal sees the carrier become a new customer for Airbus. The order was … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Financial, France, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

Boats and Goats prepare for Easter Sunday showdown

Posted on 18, March 2013 by

Easter eggs will be on hold until the completion of the 4.30pm Boat and Goat Races 18-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Last year, months of dedication on and off the water were ruined by a rogue swimmer trying to make a point; … Read the full press release →

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Aberdeen International Airport interim MD announcement

Posted on 18, March 2013 by

18-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — It has been confirmed that the former MD of Stansted Airport is set to take the reins, on an interim basis, at Aberdeen International. Current MD Derek Provan has taken up a secondment at Heathrow as Director … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Management, Transportation & Logistics, Travel, United Kingdom