RSS 2.0 FeedStar Alliance Tests RFID Bag Tag
Fri, Apr 03, 2009
The FINANCIAL -- Star Alliance has just completed testing the feasibility of using Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology for enhancing the baggage check-in process.
International Airlines News
Continental Airlines and Brussels Airlines to Start Codeshare Flights into Africa
Fri, Aug 06, 2010
Star Alliance partners Continental Airlinesand Brussels Airlines today announced plans to start codesharing on Continental's trans-Atlantic flights between New York, Brussels, and African capitals.
Airbus offers a glimpse of the future at Farnborough Air Show
Tue, Jul 20, 2010
AIRBUS has given a glimpse of what flying might be like in the future.
The Dreamliner lands at Farnborough
Tue, Jul 20, 2010
The 787 Dreamliner, Boeing's "leaner and greener" new passenger plane, has touched down in the UK for the first time. The jet landed at Farnborough ahead of the seven-day international airshow at the Hampshire airfield, where it is expected to take centre stage.
Aeroflot signs for 11 Airbus A330-300 aircraft
Tue, Jul 20, 2010
The Russian flag carrier, Aeroflot, signed a firm contract with Airbus for the purchase of 11 A330-300 aircraft. The newly ordered A330-300s will feature a spacious two class cabin layout seating around 300 passengers.
GE Capital Aviation Services orders 60 A320 Family Aircraft
Tue, Jul 20, 2010
GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS), the commercial aircraft leasing and financing arm of General Electric [NYSE: GE], has signed a firm order for 60 additional A320 family aircraft. This new order brings the total number of A320 family aircraft ordered by GECAS to 327 and the backlog of aircraft to be delivered to 99 aircraft.
Norwegian Air Shuttle Exercises Purchase Rights for 15 Boeing Next-Generation 737s
Tue, Jul 20, 2010
FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom, -- The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA) and low-cost carrier Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA today signed an agreement at the Farnborough International Airshow for 15 Boeing 737-800s. The airline is exercising purchase rights from its landmark 2007 order for 42 Next-Generation 737s. Today's order is valued at $1.15 billion at average list prices and increases the airline's unfilled orders to 59 Next-Generation 737s.
Boeing, GECAS Announce Order for 40 Next-Generation 737-800s
Tue, Jul 20, 2010
FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom, -- Boeing (NYSE: BA) and GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS), the commercial aircraft leasing and financing arm of General Electric (NYSE: GE), today announced an order for 40 Next-Generation 737-800s. The order is valued at approximately $3 billion at average list prices.
Boeing, Emirates Announce Order for 30 Boeing 777-300ERs
Tue, Jul 20, 2010
FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom, -- Boeing (NYSE: BA) and Dubai-based Emirates Airlines today announced an order for 30 Boeing 777-300ERs (Extended Range) at the 2010 Farnborough International Airshow. Eighteen of these were previously attributed to an unidentified customer on Boeing's Orders and Deliveries website.
