SWISS aircraft takes off in “San Francisco Flower Power" design
Swiss International Air Lines will commence its new non-stop service between Zurich and San Francisco on 2 June. To mark the event, the airline has…
Civilian aviation news
First 787 Dreamliner Route Announcement by Continental Airlines
Continental Airlines today announced another major step in development of its Houston hub with plans to begin nonstop Boeing 787 flights to Auckland, New Zealand…
The world’s highest-altitude longline rescue is performed by Fishtail Air’s newly-delivered no. 2 Eurocopter AS350 helicopter
A record-breaking aerial rescue on Nepal’s Mount Annapurna has underscored the performance capabilities of Eurocopter’s AS350 Ecureuil helicopter in extreme conditions – including the most…
Air China A319 completes RNP-AR validation flight at Ali Airport, China
The A319 ready to fly operationally to Ali, one of the world’s highest airports Blagnac, 28 May 2010 An Air China A319 today successfully completed a validation…
Court order ends Air India staff strike
NEW DELHI – A strike at Air India, the country’s beleaguered national carrier, ended on Wednesday following a Delhi High Court order urging employees to…
South African Airways boosts Airbus short haul fleet
South African Airways has ordered five additional Airbus A320 aircraft, increasing an earlier commitment for the type from 15 to 20. The aircraft, to be…
Global Traffic Falls 2.4% in April – Volcano Dents Recovery
Geneva – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced international scheduled air traffic results for April 2010. Passenger demand slumped by 2.4% as a result…
Airbus Tianjin factory said it plans to deliver 26 Airbus A320 in 2010
Airbus Tianjin factory said it plans to deliver 26 Airbus A320 family jetliners in this year, China News Service reported Thursday, citing the factory’s general…
First small size commercial flight in Turkey with Borajet Airline Company
Borajet is the first airline company in regional air transportation in Turkey and launched Turkey’s first turboprop aircraft operator in commercial air transportation from Istanbul…
Boeing 787 Dreamliner Lands in Colorado Springs
 COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., May 27, 2010 – The fourth Boeing 787 Dreamliner, ZA004, has been stationed in Colorado Springs, Colo., for several days for…
African Airlines Investments Acquires Five Bae 146s from BAE Systems for Pan-African Operations
Hatfield, Hertfordshire – African Airlines Investments of South Africa has acquired five BAe 146 regional jetliners from BAE Systems for use on its growing aircraft…
Iraqi Airways ends plans for Britain flights
BAGHDAD – Iraqi Airways has abandoned plans for services to Britain and Sweden because of the “escalation” of a legal battle with Kuwait, the state-run…
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