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Bombardier Q400 Aircraft Operated by Porter Airlines to be Flown in Biofuel Test Program
For the first time, a Bombardier Q400 aircraft will be flown using fuel from an oilseed crop as part of a new biofuel test program. A six-partner consortium, led by Saskatchewan-based Targeted Growth Canada (TGC), expects to demonstrate the emerging biofuel produced from camelina in a Porter Airlines Q400 turboprop by early 2012.
Bombardier Sells Seven Q400 NextGen Airliners to Qantas
Bombardier Aerospace announced today that Australian flag carrier, Qantas Airways Ltd. has placed a firm order for seven Q400 NextGen turboprop airliners. The aircraft will be operated by Qantas'' wholly owned regional airline, QantasLink.
Bombardier Completes Ultimate Load Test on Cseries Aircraft Demonstrator Wing
Bombardier Aerospace, Belfast has completed the ultimate load test on the CSeries aircraft composite demonstrator wing, successfully replicating 150 per cent of the most severe forces the wing is ever likely to experience in service.
Bombardier CSeries Aircraft Program Continues to Move Forward
Bombardier Aerospace today announced that the CSeries jetliner program has captured 50(i) per cent of net orders in the 100- to 149-seat market segment over the last two years. The program is on schedule for entry into service in 2013.
AVWest Orders Four Bombardier Global Express XRS Business Jets
Bombardier Aerospace today announced that AVWest of Australia has placed a firm order for four ultra long-range Global Express XRS jets, including two with the new Global Vision flight deck. The total value of the order is approximately $213 million US, based on the 2010 list price for typically equipped aircraft.
GoAir records 84 per cent load factor for June 2010
Witnesses a 153 per cent growth in passenger traffic for April 09 - March 10, Registers lowest passenger cancellations of 0.57 percent
The Superjumbo finally set to arrive in India ~ Emirates to bring its A380 to Delhi in July this year ~ ~ Special all-inclusive return fare of Rs. 9990/- from Delhi to Dubai announced ~
The launch of Terminal 3 at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport just got bigger! Emirates is all set to become the first international carrier in Indian Civil Aviation history to bring to India the world's largest passenger aircraft, the Airbus A380.
Air Works Appoints Vivek Gour as Chief Executive Officer
Air Works India Engineering Pvt. Ltd. today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Vivek N Gour to the position of Chief Executive Officer. Vivek, most recently served as the Chief Financial Officer of NYSE listed Genpact Limited, a world leader in business process and technology services. Vivek will assume his new responsibilities effective July 5, 2010.
AirAsia announces launch of services to Hyderabad
After creating a buzz in most of the other markets in the country, AirAsia the World's Best Low Cost Airline announced the launch of services from Hyderabad from July 20, 2010. The launch is also supplemented by an exclusive offer for the local market that provides seats for an amazing low fare.
InterGlobe Enterprises' third consecutive win as India's 'Best Place to Work For'
InterGlobe Enterprises‚ a leading aviation, travel technology and hospitality company‚ has been awarded the "Best Place to Work For" award by 'Great Place to Work' institute in Mumbai for the third consecutive year. In addition, this year InterGlobe has also been awarded the top spot as "The Best Company in the Transportation industry".
Mahindra Aerospace welcomes its plane, the GA8-TC Airvan to Bengaluru, as it circumnavigates the globe
Mahindra's GippsAero Airvan lands in the Garden City
Airasia Offers Low Fare To India Destinations
Flying to Kuala Lumpur from Hyderabad will become very affordable as the World's Best Low-Cost Carrier, AirAsia introduces its new promotion fare from Hyderabad to Kuala Lumpur from as low as Re.1. The booking period for the promo is from 23rd - 24th June 2010 or until seats sold out for the travel period from 20th July - 31st August 2010. Promotional seats are made exclusively online via www.airasia.com and mobile.airasia.com. The promotion offers an all-inclusive fare from as low as INR 1,577* and guests will only bear the airport tax from Hyderabad to Kuala Lumpur.
Jet Airways On-Time Performance Soars 89.9% in May 2010
Jet Airways, India's premier international airline, and Jet Lite, a wholly owned subsidiary, have achieved the best on time performance in May, as per the figures released by the Director General of Civil Aviation.
Special Offers For Indian Students Travelling Abroad From British Airways
Excess baggage allowance and benefits worth more than Rs. 10,000 through partner offers from American Express, Matrix and Safari Luggage
British Airways Catches Football Fever in South Africa
British Airways to fly nearly 70,000 passengers to South Africa during the forthcoming festival of football.
FedEx Appoints Gerald P. Leary as Regional President For Europe, Middle East, Indian Subcontinent and Africa
Will Succeed Robert W. Elliott, Who Is Retiring
Air Arabia and Tantash Group to launch Jordan's first low-cost carrier
Joint venture company formed by two leading regional firms - Air Arabia 'Jordan' to serve Europe, Middle East and North Africa markets from Amman, complementing carrier's existing routes and growth strategy - Announcement of Air Arabia's fourth regional hub follows recent launch of operations of the carrier's third hub in Egypt'
AirAsia Offers 1,000 FREE SEATS for New Delhi - Kuala Lumpur Route Direct daily flights to commence from 4th August onwards
Riding high following the successful launch of operations across seven markets in India, AirAsia, the World's Best Low Cost Airline announced the launch of services of its long haul low fare affiliate; AirAsia X to New Delhi at a media gathering today with a "1,000 FREE SEATS" bonanza for online bookings made on 5 June, 2010 on the New Delhi - Kuala Lumpur sector, for the travel period from 4 to 31 August, 2010. This one day offer will allow guests to fly to Kuala Lumpur at an all-in-fare from as low as Rs. 1862/-*.
Air Arabia increases service to Goa
Adds two additional flights on Mondays and Fridays - Flights will operate between June 1-October 30, 2010 - Additional flights in response to increased seasonal demand
Tony Fernandes is Masterclass Global CEO of the Year
AirAsia Group CEO Dato' Sri Dr. Tony Fernandes was the proud recipient of the Masterclass Global CEO of the Year award at the 2nd Malaysia Business Leadership Award (MBLA) 2010 ceremony, held at the Grand Ballroom of the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC).
Simply the best again! AirAsia is World's Best Low Cost Airline
The world's air travelers have spoken: AirAsia is the world's best low-cost airline -- again. In the annual global survey conducted by respected London-based aviation consultants Skytrax, almost 18 million travelers polled worldwide chose AirAsia as the World's Best Low Cost Airline for the second consecutive year. AirAsia came out tops in the independent survey that measures airlines' product and service standards.
AirAsia lands in India's Silicon Valley ~ Starts daily service on Bangalore-Kuala Lumpur sector with all in fares from as low as Rs.1537*
Continuing to spread its wings in the Indian market, AirAsia, the World's Best Low-Cost Airline, flew into the Silicon Valley of India today, with the launch of its inaugural flight on the Kuala Lumpur-Bangalore sector. With this launch, Bangalore becomes the seventh destination for AirAsia in India after Trivandrum, Kolkata, Chennai, Kochi Tiruchirappali and Mumbai. AirAsia is offering fares from as low as Rs. 1537/-* to guests traveling from Bangalore as part of its recently announced promotion offer of one million free seats. Bangalore, as part of AirAsia's global network will be part of the free seats campaign, which are up for grabs!
Tony Fernandes receives prestigious Nikkei Asia Prize
AirAsia Group CEO Tony Fernandes was awarded the prestigious Nikkei Asia Prize in Tokyo today for his contributions to the growth of Asia.
Airasia offers 1 MILLION free seats!
AirAsia's much-awaited Free Seats promotion is back! Guests can expect even more exciting destinations with 1 million FREE SEATS offered including the new routes from India to Kuala Lumpur and onwards to destinations such as Thailand, Indonesia, Laos, Singapore, Philippines, Vietnam, China and many more across AirAsia's extensive network of over 130 routes which stretches across 20 countries.
Canada's Jazz Air Orders 15 Bombardier Q400 NextGen Turboprop Airliners
Fuel-efficient, lower-emission, "comfortably greener" turboprop to complement airline's large Bombardier fleet