http://www.aviationpros.com AviationPros.com http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10949099/john-batten-to-leave-swissport Batten joined Swissport from Qatar Airways in August 2008. Fri, 24 May 2013 11:25:00 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10949099/john-batten-to-leave-swissport http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10948879/billboards-expose-air-frances-monkey-business Air France is the number one transporter of laboratory animals in the world. Fri, 24 May 2013 08:50:00 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10948879/billboards-expose-air-frances-monkey-business http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10948875/flybe-ends-gatwick-operations Struggling airline Flybe Group will quit its main London hub at Gatwick airport and has pushed back the delivery of 16 new aircraft to help it return to profitability. Europe's largest regional airline also said it had axed 590 jobs, or 22 per cent of... Fri, 24 May 2013 08:48:10 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10948875/flybe-ends-gatwick-operations http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10948864/ana-resumes-dreamliner-flights-on-sunday TOKYO (AP) Japan's All Nippon Airways, the launch customer for Boeing's 787 "Dreamliner," will resume commercial flights of the aircraft on Sunday, just over four months after the jets were grounded due to smoldering batteries. ANA said in a... Fri, 24 May 2013 08:39:14 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10948864/ana-resumes-dreamliner-flights-on-sunday http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10948146/japanese-airport-wins-transport-achievement-award The award will be presented to Mr. Keiichi Ando, President of NKIAC, (23 May) during the 2013 Summit of Transport Ministers from the 54 member countries of the International Transport Forum (ITF), held in the city of Leipzig, Germany. Thu, 23 May 2013 19:04:00 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10948146/japanese-airport-wins-transport-achievement-award http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10948512/cryotech-partners-with-proviron-to-introduce-deicing-fluid-to-europe Companies will introduce Polar Guard II, a Type II aircraft deicer that ombines low viscosity and superior sprayability with good dry out properties and low environmental impact. Thu, 23 May 2013 14:14:00 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10948512/cryotech-partners-with-proviron-to-introduce-deicing-fluid-to-europe http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10948494/new-head-for-air-bp David Gilmour has been appointed Chief Executive of Air BP, the oil companys aviation fuels business. Thu, 23 May 2013 13:56:34 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10948494/new-head-for-air-bp http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10948067/angola-airlines-reaches-full-compliance-with-recomendations The Angolan Airlines (TAAG) has reached 100 percent of compliance withe the recommendations from fthe International Air Transport Association ( IATA), said Tuesday in Luanda the company's quality director. Thu, 23 May 2013 10:12:29 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10948067/angola-airlines-reaches-full-compliance-with-recomendations http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10948061/qatar-airways-cargo-adds-three-new-airbus-a330-freighters-to-fleet For his part, Qatar Airways Chief Officer Cargo, Ulrich Ogiermann said the airline's cargo expansion plans and innovation initiatives will position the carrier as a leading freighter provider in the Middle East and internationally. "2013 has already... Thu, 23 May 2013 10:08:29 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10948061/qatar-airways-cargo-adds-three-new-airbus-a330-freighters-to-fleet http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10948048/ife-services-produces-fresh-safety-film-for-iberia IFE Services, one of the worlds leading in-flight entertainment (IFE) providers, has produced a brand new safety film for its client Iberia. Thu, 23 May 2013 10:02:24 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10948048/ife-services-produces-fresh-safety-film-for-iberia http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10948030/air-india-express-rolls-back-fee-for-pre-selection-of-seats Mumbai: Air India Express, a low-cost airline subsidiary of national flag carrier Air India Ltd, has rolled back seat selection fee that it introduced two days back. Thu, 23 May 2013 09:43:37 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10948030/air-india-express-rolls-back-fee-for-pre-selection-of-seats http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10946730/signature-flight-support-lands-in-singapore-at-changi-international-airport This location will mark the second facility in Asia for Signature Tue, 21 May 2013 11:21:26 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10946730/signature-flight-support-lands-in-singapore-at-changi-international-airport http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10946699/airbus-corporate-jet-centre-leads-in-eastern-europe-with-maintenance-organisation-approval-from-russian-authorities With this approval, ACJC is now performing maintenance and aircraft modifications for several Airbus corporate jets in Eastern Europe Tue, 21 May 2013 11:14:13 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10946699/airbus-corporate-jet-centre-leads-in-eastern-europe-with-maintenance-organisation-approval-from-russian-authorities http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10946467/dnata-buys-italys-servair-airchef Acquisition will expand dnata's in-flight catering and cabin cleaning operations worldwide. Tue, 21 May 2013 09:30:00 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10946467/dnata-buys-italys-servair-airchef http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10945688/emirates-skycargo-wins-best-air-cargo-carrier-middle-east-award-again Airline has received the annual award for 18 consecutive years. Tue, 21 May 2013 09:22:00 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10945688/emirates-skycargo-wins-best-air-cargo-carrier-middle-east-award-again http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10946498/arinc-direct-celebrates-ten-year-anniversary Decade Highlighted by Many Notable Industry Firsts Tue, 21 May 2013 08:54:35 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10946498/arinc-direct-celebrates-ten-year-anniversary http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10946436/execujet-wins-shell-safety-awards-for-berlin-frankfurt-fbos Accolade marks five consecutive years the Berlin FBO has been presented a Shell Award for Safety and Quality. Tue, 21 May 2013 07:30:00 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10946436/execujet-wins-shell-safety-awards-for-berlin-frankfurt-fbos http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10946333/fee-hike-may-force-air-nz-to-raise-fares A decision by air traffic control provider Airways NZ to increase its prices has put the state-owned company on a collision course with airlines, who say it is being monopolistic and endangering tourism. Mon, 20 May 2013 19:01:59 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10946333/fee-hike-may-force-air-nz-to-raise-fares http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10946328/etihad-takes-over-ground-handling-catering-and-cargo-in-abu-dhabi Etihad Airways has acquired the three main ground handling companies of Abu Dhabi International Airport. Mon, 20 May 2013 18:57:22 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10946328/etihad-takes-over-ground-handling-catering-and-cargo-in-abu-dhabi http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10946325/jetblue-emirates-to-expand-partnership-agreement Sri Lanka, May 20 -- New York's Hometown Airline and Emirates, the Dubai-based international carrier and one of the world's fastest growing airlines, today announced intent to expand their current partnership to include bilateral codesharing, pending... Mon, 20 May 2013 18:47:03 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10946325/jetblue-emirates-to-expand-partnership-agreement http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10945736/turkish-airlines-adds-5-new-destinations-to-growing-flight-network-in-may-2013 Turkish Airlines adds operations to Isparta (Turkey), Santiago De Compostela (Spain), Valetta (Malta) and Salzburg (Austria) following the addition of Friedrichshafen to its growing network on May 2. Mon, 20 May 2013 09:17:31 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10945736/turkish-airlines-adds-5-new-destinations-to-growing-flight-network-in-may-2013 http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10945703/lan-suspends-flights-in-argentina-over-contract-conflict-with-ground-service-provider State-run Intercargo refuses to transfer passengers on buses to and from airplanes, clean planes and unload cargo and luggage. Mon, 20 May 2013 09:01:00 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10945703/lan-suspends-flights-in-argentina-over-contract-conflict-with-ground-service-provider http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10945700/india-to-stand-firm-against-eu-emissions-fines Two Indian and eight Chinese airlines face fines totalling 2.4 million ($3.1 million) for not paying for their greenhouse gas emissions on flights within the bloc. Mon, 20 May 2013 08:59:29 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10945700/india-to-stand-firm-against-eu-emissions-fines http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10945653/a-10s-leaving-spangdahlem-marks-end-of-an-era-in-europe For 30 years the "Warthog" was based in Europe Mon, 20 May 2013 08:11:56 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10945653/a-10s-leaving-spangdahlem-marks-end-of-an-era-in-europe http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10945647/peter-norton-chief-executive-of-british-helicopter-association-confirmed-as-keynote-speaker-at-rotary-operations-conference-at-barclays-london-heliport The event will bring together helicopter manufacturers, operators, suppliers and industry chiefs to examine some of the new generation of helicopters Mon, 20 May 2013 08:05:43 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10945647/peter-norton-chief-executive-of-british-helicopter-association-confirmed-as-keynote-speaker-at-rotary-operations-conference-at-barclays-london-heliport http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10944753/malta-airport-welcomes-wizz-air-inaugural-flight-from-budapest The inaugural flight touched down at 0853 hours and was given the customary water arch welcome by the Malta Airport Fire & Rescue Team an honor reserved for new airlines. Fri, 17 May 2013 10:12:01 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10944753/malta-airport-welcomes-wizz-air-inaugural-flight-from-budapest http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10944412/volga-dnepr-airlines-commences-major-project-to-natural-gas-field-in-papua-new-guinea Volga-Dnepr Airlines has commenced a major air logistics contract to operate AN-124-100 freighter flights carrying equipment to a new natural gas field in Papua New Guinea. Thu, 16 May 2013 16:39:32 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10944412/volga-dnepr-airlines-commences-major-project-to-natural-gas-field-in-papua-new-guinea http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10944399/manchester-airports-new-vip-lounge-set-to-be-a-hit-with-plane-spottersand-celeb-spotters The new Escape Lounge marks the continuation of an investment of over 2 million in the redesign of the departure lounge in T3. Work has included modernization of flight information screens and clearer wayfinding signage. Thu, 16 May 2013 16:26:15 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10944399/manchester-airports-new-vip-lounge-set-to-be-a-hit-with-plane-spottersand-celeb-spotters http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10944394/bombardier-extends-q400-smart-parts-agreement-with-japan-air-commuter It has signed a comprehensive, five-year agreement with Japan Air Commuter to renew its Smart Parts program coverage for the Japanese regional carrier's 11 Q400 turboprops. Thu, 16 May 2013 16:13:30 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10944394/bombardier-extends-q400-smart-parts-agreement-with-japan-air-commuter http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10942908/airbus-contest-aims-to-reduce-workload-for-baggage-handlers Brazilian finalists borrow idea from air hockey table. Thu, 16 May 2013 09:56:00 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10942908/airbus-contest-aims-to-reduce-workload-for-baggage-handlers