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NAC sells one Boeing 737-500, MSN 25738 to LeKi Aviation

Posted on 6, February 2013 by

6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Nordic Aviation Capital is pleased to confirm that it has sold one Boeing 737-500, MSN 25738 to LeKi Aviation for partout. Nordic Aviation Capital A/S is a global aircraft leasing company dedicated to the worldwide sale, purchasing … Read the full press release →

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

NAC delivers one ATR 72-500 MSN 533 to Carpatair SA

Posted on 6, February 2013 by

Nordic Aviation Capital is pleased to confirm that it has leased one ATR 72-500, MSN 533 to Carpatair SA. 6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Nordic Aviation Capital A/S is a global aircraft leasing company dedicated to the worldwide sale, purchasing and financing … Read the full press release →

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

NAC sells one DHC8-314, MSN 583 to Philippine Airlines

Posted on 5, February 2013 by

Nordic Aviation Capital is pleased to confirm that it has sold one DHC8-314, MSN 583 to Philippine Airlines. 5-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Nordic Aviation Capital A/S is a global aircraft leasing company dedicated to the worldwide sale, purchasing and financing of … Read the full press release →

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

Air KBZ introduces first ATR – 600 into its fleet

Posted on 5, February 2013 by

ATR key to Myanmar airline’s fleet expansion and modernization program Toulouse,  5-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The first ATR 72-600 aircraft was handed over yesterday to Myanmar’s domestic carrier Air KBZ. The Danish finance and leasing company Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) is … Read the full press release →

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

GoAir takes delivery of its first Airbus A320 equipped with Sharklets

Posted on 4, February 2013 by

Taking fuel efficiency to new highs Blagnac, 4-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — India’s GoAir, ‘The Fly Smart Airline”, wholly owned by the Wadia Group, has taken delivery of its first Sharklet equipped A320 aircraft financed by ACG (Aviation Capital Group) under a … Read the full press release →

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

IndiGo becomes the first Indian airline with Sharklet equipped A320

Posted on 1, February 2013 by

Operators benefit from up to four per cent fuel burn savings Blagnac, 1-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — India’s largest airline, IndiGo has taken delivery of its first A320 aircraft equipped with Sharklet fuel saving wing tip devices, becoming the first Indian carrier to … Read the full press release →

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

EASA updates European roadmap to tackle aviation safety risks

Posted on 1, February 2013 by

1-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has just released an updated roadmap to tackle key aviation safety risks. Released in a document known as the European Aviation Safety Plan (EASp), 86 key safety actions to tackle operational, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, European Union, Government, Security & Safety, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

EASA strongly opposes disinformation campaign on Flight Time Limitations

Posted on 31, January 2013 by

31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) today expressed its strong disagreement with the current disinformation campaign organised throughout Europe by the European Cockpit Association on the Agency’s proposal to amend the current EU rules on flight and … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, European Union, Government, Society, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

IATA and European Aviation Partners Launch European Action Plan for Preventing Runway Excursions

Posted on 31, January 2013 by

Brussels, 31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) joined with 16 other aviation stakeholder organizations in developing a European Action Plan for the Prevention of Runway Excursions. The goal is to reduce the occurrence of one of the most … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, European Union, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

Barclays: Social media: the missed opportunity

Posted on 30, January 2013 by

Up to half of all sales now generated through social media for one in ten restaurants, hotels, pub and travel operators 30-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — More than one in ten hospitality and leisure operators now generate up to half of all … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Internet & Online, Marketing, Travel, United Kingdom

Austrian Airlines Lucky Luggage to Chicago

Posted on 29, January 2013 by

Austrian Airlines competition starts from 28 January  • Exclusive instant prizes to be won  • Top prize: two Austrian Airlines tickets to Chicago  29-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Austrian Airlines is launching a unique competition campaign from 28 January 2013.  For all … Read the full press release →

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

Package travel rights: Commission examines options

Posted on 29, January 2013 by

Brussels, 29-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission will this week meet with consumer groups and business leaders in the travel industry to discuss the review of the current EU legislation on package holidays. The 1990 Package Travel Directive protects European consumers … Read the full press release →

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

State aid: Commission opens in-depth investigation into compensation for Sardinian airports

Posted on 25, January 2013 by

Brussels, 25-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to examine whether an Italian scheme granting financial support to certain airport operators in Sardinia and the air carriers operating in these airports is in line with EU state … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Belgium, European Union, Financial, Government, Italy, Law, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

Air passenger rights: common EU standards needed for hand luggage

Posted on 16, January 2013 by

MEPs will argue that the “one bag” rule imposed by some airlines infringes passengers’ rights, in a debate with the Commission on Thursday at 08.30. They will also discuss whether airlines should be allowed to specify “essential” or “non-essential” items … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, European Union, Government, Law, Travel

Brand new A320 aircraft “I.Tamm” was set in operation by Aeroflot

Posted on 7, January 2013 by

MOSCOW, 7-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On December 29, 2012 Aeroflot took delivery of A320 airplane made by Airbus. The aircraft is named in honor of Igor F. Tamm, an outstanding Russian theoretical physicist awarded the Nobel Prize in physics in 1958. Now the Aeroflot fleet counts 80 A319/320/321 aircraft with the average airplane … Read the full press release →

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

Nace www.efetur.es, el portal de EFE sobre turismo y para el viajero

Posted on 28, December 2012 by

28-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — La AGENCIA EFE ha lanzado hoy www.efetur.es, un portal especializado en turismo cuyo objetivo es convertirse en un site de referencia para el viajero, con contenidos multimedia y en distintos idiomas relacionados con todos los ámbitos del sector. Efetur es … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Internet & Online, Marketing, Media, Spain, Travel

Antitrust: Commission market tests commitments from Star alliance members Lufthansa, United and Air Canada concerning transatlantic cooperation

Posted on 27, December 2012 by

Brussels, 27-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has invited interested parties to comment on commitments proposed by Lufthansa, United and Air Canada to address competition concerns about their transatlantic cooperation. The Commission has concerns that this cooperation may harm premium passengers … Read the full press release →

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

UK hotel transaction market slows in H2 2012

Posted on 21, December 2012 by

Transactions in H2 2012 significantly behind that of H1 2012; Single assets continue to dominate; London accounts for over half of total investment value; Lack of debt financing remains an ongoing constraint. 21-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Hotel transaction activity across the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Travel, United Kingdom

Great Britain’s golden year of sport reflected in record attendances and viewing figures

Posted on 20, December 2012 by

Attendances at professional sports events in the UK reached 75m in 2012; Spectacular Olympic and Paralympic viewing figures underpin sporting dominance of 2012 television ratings. 20-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The UK’s amazing year of sport was reflected in attendances of over … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Media, Sports, Travel, United Kingdom

Passenger rights: Europeans better protected when travelling by water

Posted on 20, December 2012 by

Brussels, 20-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — By the end of the year new EU rules to better care for passengers when travelling by sea and inland waterway will be protected by a set of minimum rights anywhere within the European Union. As from … Read the full press release →

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