Pakistan International Airlines

Pilots Protest Hits PIA Flight Schedule

Monday, April 20, 2009 at 1:02 pm

KARACHI: PIA’s domestic and overseas flights suffering delays due to the go-slow’ campaign of the pilots.
Secretary General of the Pakistan Airlines Pilots Association (PALPA) Arif Majeed has vowed to continue the protest till approval of their demands.
Peshawar to Jeddah flight of the national airlines PK-735 was cancelled due to the protest campaign of the pilots.
PIA management taxied the passengers to Islamabad airport from Peshawar by buses for onward travel to Jeddah, sources said.
of launching a propaganda campaign against them, saying they are not on strike, a private TV channel reported on Sunday.

Finnair Cargo

Maunu Visuri has been appointed Managing Director of Finnair Aircraft Finance Oy as of 1 May 2009. Visuri currently holds the position of Deputy Managing Director in Finnair Aircraft Finance Oy. The current Managing Director, Colin Molloy, will retire at the end of April. Finnair Aircraft Finance is responsible for Finnair's aircraft procurement and aircraft lease agreements. In Finnair Group, Finnair Aircraft Finance falls within the area of responsibility of Deputy CEO Lasse Heinonen.

Jade Cargo International

Lufthansa Cargo and Jade Cargo International are extending their cooperation from 30 March 2008, when the summer timetable goes into effect. Lufthansa Cargo will then be responsible for marketing the airfreight capacity of its Sino-German cargo subsidiary on routes from Europe to Asia. The Blocked Space Agreement (BSA) will apply to all Jade Cargo International’s routes ex Europe and will be valid throughout the forthcoming summer timetable and the 2008/2009 winter timetable. Under the terms of this new cooperation agreement, the successful marketing and sales partnership between Jade Cargo International and Swiss WorldCargo will be transferred to Lufthansa Cargo

Allegiant Airlines

Allegiant Air (Las Vegas) will start Myrtle Beach-Huntington, WV twice-weekly service starting on 30 April 2009.

In addition,the company will also start MYR-Allentown flights starting on 3 May 2009.

Traffic reported for Allegiant Air
June 04, 2009
Allegiant Air reported preliminary passenger traffic results for May 2009 including a 25.8% increase in passengers carried.
The airline recorded 381,141,000 revenue passenger miles (RPMs), up 23.9% from May 2008's figure of 307,656,000. The airline increased the capacity by 22.9%, creating 420,546,000 available seat miles (ASMs) compared with last May's 342,140,000 ASMs.

Qantas Airways Old Agreement

Boeing and Qantas Airways today announced a final agreement for the order of 31 Boeing Next-Generation 737-800 jetliners. The order is valued at US$2.3 billion at Boeing list prices.This is the largest single 737 order placed by Qantas for the Next-Generation 737. The airline previously ordered 38 737-800s in increments over the past six years.Today’s order brings the airline’s order total with Boeing to 51 airplanes during 2007, including an order posted last month in which Qantas contracted for 20 787-9 Dreamliners, which the airline initially announced in July.

FlyDubai orders 50

FlyDubai orders 50 Next-Generation 737-800s
Boeing and Dubai’s recently launched low-cost airline FlyDubai today announced an order for 50 Next-Generation 737-800s at the Farnborough Air Show. Valued at approximately $3.74 billion at current list prices, the order will be added to Boeing’s Orders & Deliveries Web site at the next regularly scheduled update. FlyDubai has substitution rights to convert its 737-800 orders to 737-900ERs (extended range) in the future.
The Dubai government initially formed FlyDubai in March. Since then, the airline has been building a business model based on flexible flight operations with a high degree of interactivity with its customers, giving them greater control in booking flights and tailoring their in-flight services. The low-cost airline’s operations will be entirely separate from Emirates Airline and Group.Boeing Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer CEO Jim McNerney hosted a ceremonial signing and press conference held at the air show.

Kazak Kokshetau Airways

The lucky catch of the day - this Ilyushin Il-62M is operated for Kazak Kokshetau Airways and at this occasion operating for the UN. UN-85506 was build for LOT, later passed on to Aeroflot and Air Ukraine before aquired by Kokshetau for VIP transports.

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise

DAE Capital Conclude 100-Airplane Order

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise purchases 100 airplanes - 70 737s, 15 787s, 10 777-300ERs and five 747-8 Freighters valued at $10.9 billion at average list prices. DAE, a global aerospace, manufacturing and services corporation, and Boeing had previously signed a letter of intent at the Dubai Air Show in early November.

Futura International Airlines

Futura International Boeing 737-4Yo EC-IYO has seen service all over the world before ending up with the Spanish charter carrier (again). Operating already for Futura in the 90's, this 737 operated in Brasil for Transbrasil, shortlived Nortjet, Nordic European and even Aer Lingus and Luxair.

Kenya Airlines

Cheap Deals Form Kenya Airlines

Kenya Airlines partners with KLM Royal Dutch Airlines becoming Africa's first privatized National carrier. This has allowed it to offer cheap kenya airfares.Kenya Airline offers cheap airfare to kenya

It offers services throughout Africa and to Europe (London, Amsterdam), India (Mumbai) and the United Arab Emirates (Dubai).

Cities Served By Kenya Airlines

Kenya airlines offers services and cheap airfares to the following cities: Cairo,Mombas,Nairobi, Abidjan, Accra, Lagos, Douala, Yaounde, Khartoum, Addis Ababa, Lokichoggio,Kisumu, Eldoret, Lamu, Entebbe, Kigali, Bujumbura, Kinshasa,Malindi, Zanzibar, Dar es Salaam, Seychelles, Lilongwe, Lusaka, Harare and Johannesburg.

Malaysia Airlines

Malaysia Airlines orders 35 Next-Generation 737s
Boeing and Kuala Lumpur-based Malaysia Airlines today announced the airline has ordered 35 Next-Generation 737-800 airplanes. The order is valued at more than $2.6 billion at current list prices. The airline also has acquired purchase rights for an additional 20 Next-Generation 737-800s.
Today’s announcement was made at the Farnborough International Airshow by Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO Scott Carson; Malaysia Airlines Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer Tengku Azmil Zahruddin; and Boeing Commercial Airplanes Vice President, Sales, South and Southeast Asia Dinesh Keskar.The order, which brought the total number of Boeing 737s ordered past the 8,000th mark, was recently posted on the Boeing Commercial Airplanes Orders and Deliveries Web site attributed to an unidentified customer.

Middle Eastern Airlines

The short haul fleet consists of 6 Airbus A321s. F-ORMI was delivered in 2003 and is equipped with 31 business and 118 economy seats.

They operate to European and Middle Eastern destinations.
The Boeing 707, once the backbone of the MEA fleet - 11 own examples of the type were operated, is waiting for better times at the maintenance area. OD-AHD was build for American Airlines in 1967. 30 years later MEA still operated the type but finally were phased out by the end of 1997. OD-AHD never got off the ground again after a sale to Air Gulf Falcon fell through.

Emirates Cargo Service

Emirates Launches Guangzhou

Emirates delegation in Guangzhou, ahead of July 1 six times (weekly except Friday) A330 launch of services from Dubai include [from left] Edwin Lau, Vice President Greater China; Richard Vaughan, Senior Vice President Commercial Operations, East Asia; and Peter Sedgley, Senior Vice President Cargo Commercial Operations; flanked by cabin crew members Marita Hill, Kaixiong Song, Kaina Lebrasse and Wai Chi Tong.

Bilateral trade between China and UAE reached $USD20 billion in 2007, up by 40 percent from the previous year, Emirates said. Emirates currently serves China with double daily passenger services to Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong and dedicated Boeing 747 freighter services – 13 weekly to Hong Kong and eight weekly to Shanghai.

GOL Airlines

GOL Airlines orders 40 Next-Generation
737sBrazil’s GOL Linhas Aéreas S.A., the parent company of Brazil’s low-cost airlines GOL Transportes Aéreos S.A. and VRG Linhas Aéreas S.A., has ordered an additional 40 Next-Generation 737 passenger airplanes. The airplanes will be included in Boeing’s 2007 order total.
The order also brings the number of Next-Generation airplanes GOL has ordered since beginning operations in Brazil in January of 2001 to 127. GOL has also confirmed the purchase rights for an additional 40 737s, for a total of 167 737s in the company’s projected fleet.

Swiss International Airlines

Founded to operate charter flights for Swiss International, Swiss Sun received 3 new Airbus 320's which have been incorporated into the Swiss fleet after the experiment ended end of 2005. One difference to the rest of the Swiss fleet is, that the passengers are treated to some live footage from the cockpit, as there is a camera positioned in the cockpit.
especially interesting while landing or taking off.

Vietnam Airlines and Vietnam Aircraft Leasing

Boeing Finalizes 787 Order with Vietnam Airlines

Vietnam Airlines and Vietnam Aircraft Leasing Co. (VALC) have finalized an order for a total of 12 Boeing 787-8s with a list value of approximately US$ 2 billion.Vietnam Airlines will take four of the new airplanes and VALC will purchase the remaining eight Dreamliners, leasing them to Vietnam Airlines.The combined Vietnam order pushes 787 order totals to 802. The order is included in 2007 totals and will be included in this week’s Boeing Orders.

This is the second order for the 787 Dreamliner by the airline, following a previous order for four airplanes in 2005. The airline was the seventh carrier to select the 787, with an initial commitment in late 2004.The order is the first ever placed by VALC, which was formed last year by Vietnam Airlines, the Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam (BIDV), the Vietnam National Oil and Gas Group (PetroVietnam), the Vietnam Shipbuilding Industry Group (Vinashin) and the Phong Phu Corporation.

Polar Air Cargo

Polar Air 747-200/4

Polar was formed in 1993 to operate worldwide scheduled cargo services. Since then it has been one of the fastest growing scheduled all-cargo airlines in the world operating a fleet of Boeing 747 freighters all over the world.

This program takes you from New York's JFK Airport around the world and back in the cockpit of the 747-200 and 747-400. Pilots will give you a series of different presentations, you will see them at work and listen to communications with ATC, even witness a go-around on short final at Miami's International Airport.

Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airline:

Again, this category’s not even close. Southwest’s amazing airfare deals made it possible for me to travel frequently between my home in Virginia and my soon-to-be-home in Oregon. Not only do they have the best fares, Southwest has the best policies in the airline industry. They have fewer fees than any other major American airlines, and the things they do charge for are cheaper than what the other carriers charge. It’s also painless to change a reservation with Southwest, whereas other airlines make you sign over all your earthly possessions just to push your flight back a few days

A US airline has caused controversy by decorating one of its planes with a picture of a sexy swimsuit model

The Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 has been emblazoned with Sports Illustrated cover girl Bar Refaeli to celebrate the magazine’s annual swimsuit issue.

Southwest Airlines unveiled the controversial plane for the first time at La Guardia aiport in New York

The Boeing 737-700, which will fly between New York and Las Vegas will bear the sexy image on its fuselage for a limited time.

China Southern Airlines

China Southern Airlines

China Southern started its free service with one of its two Boeing 747-400 all-cargo freighters on May 13th, delivering 10,000 tents, with the gross weight of 550 tons, from North China’s Haerbin region to Chengdu Airport.Centralizing its widebody aircraft on routes to Sichuan, China Southern cut back its business flights, and has operated 128 flights to Sichuan to date, transporting 6,500 relief personnel and over 700 tons of goods. On May 15, Mr. Liu Shaoyong, General Executive of China Southern Group, declared that the airlines has set a "mobile fleet", composed of 20 aircraft and 100 pilots, ready to serve the relief work.

Russian Airlines

The biggest airplane flying to INN on a regular basis is the Boeing 757. Russian airlines have discovered that it fits their needs well - VIM Avia took over this former Condor example, and 15 more, and is using it for charter flights all over Europe and domestic flights. Today RA-73008 is parked at Munich and waiting for better times.

Items Not Allowed On Board

Items Not Allowed On Board. From what we can tell, this Airlne isn't Native American or Cavemen friendly. If you're name is Argk and you're thinking of seeing some friends in their cave across country, you might wanna consider a bus.We notice canes aren't allowed either. Sorry old people, they hate you too.

World Air Hostess's Uniforms

1. Pacific Airlines.
2. EVA Airlines.
3. Egypt Airlines
4. Indian Airlines.
5. China Airlines.
6. Thai Airlines.
7. Japan Airlines.
8. France Airlines.
9. British Airlines.
10. Philipines Airlines.
11. Bangkok Airlines.
12. Emirates Airlines.
13. Scandinavian Airlines (SAA).
14. Australian Airlines.
15. Corsair Airlines.
16. All Nippon Airlines (ANA).
17. Singapore Airlines.
18. Hawaiian Airlines.
19. Royal Burunei Airlines.
20. Malaysia Airlines.

Gulf Airlines

Gulf Air plans direct flights to DubaiHYDERABAD: Bahrain's Gulf Air will begin its non-stop service to Dubai from July 1.
The Hyderabad service will become the eighth destination for Gulf Air in India and it will increase total India frequencies to 68 weekly or 11,500 seats per week, Gulf Air CEO Bjorn Naf, said in a statement.
The route will be operated by using an Airbus A320-200, offering business and economy classes.

Gulf Air to Launch Shanghai Flights
By Gary Bowerman, on 06-06-2008
Published in : TheNews,News June 2008

Gulf Air, Bahrain's national carrier, will launch a new direct route to/from Shanghai during next week's 2008 Asia Luxury Travel Market event in Shanghai.

The new flight service will begin this summer, and further details will be announced at the region's most prominent luxury travel show, which opens on 17 June at the Shanghai Exhibition Centre. "China is one of the fastest growing economies in the world and for Gulf Air it is strategically important to launch direct services to this booming market," says Bjoern Naef, Gulf Air Chief Executive Officer.
Last update : 06-06-2008

Eva Airlines

EVA Air, Taiwan's leading independent airline and second largest carrier had made its maiden flight on July 1991. Today, Eva flies to more than 40 destinations on four continents, including Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Europe and North America. In addition, carefully developed alliances with major carriers worldwide give EVA Air a far reaching service network. EVA Air was the first airline to introduce a premium economy cabin and is very popular with travellers, for little extra charges each way you could enjoy the extra legroom, space and comfort to get your dream holiday off to the best possible start.

Within a relatively short time, EVA Air has established a reputation as a world class airline.

U.S Airways Flight Crashed

How to stay safe if your airplane crashes

The amazing pictures of passengers evacuating the US Airways flight that Crashed today into New York’s Hudson River tell us that surviving a plane crash is a matter of luck — and preparation.



“Surviving a plane crash depends mostly on the dynamics of the accident, luck, the general physical condition of the passenger and, in some cases, smart thinking by the passenger,” says Bill Wagner, a Florida pilot and lawyer.
“If a crash is survivable, keeping calm, thinking ahead about escape routes and alternatives, making intelligent choices — is it more important to save my laptop or my life? — will make a difference,” he says. “Give a little thought ahead to what you would do while you’re still on the ground.”
Most people are not killed by the aircraft’s collision with the ground; they’re incapacitated by smoke, fumes and fire in the cabin.
The lesson: Get out of the plane

Indonesian plane crashes

Indonesian Plane Crashes into Graveyard

December 1, 2004 - 2:01PM

Emergency workers today retrieved the body of the pilot of an Indonesian plane that crashed during landing in the country's worst air accident in six years.
At least 32 people were killed in the crash and 40 others were injured when the Lion Air plane smashed through a fence at the end of the runway and ended up in a graveyard outside Adi Sumarmo airport in Solo, a central Javanese town about 500 kilometres southeast of the capital Jakarta.

The body of the pilot of the MD-82 was recovered from under the plane's nose early today, said airline spokesman Hasyim Arsal

Air Bagan Company

No kidding. Air Bagan insurance policy has been cancelled.
One of the Biggest Bank in United Kingdom, Lloyd TSB inform in writing for their intention of not continuing the insurance business with Air Bagan when present policy is expired. Air-Bagan will be in the air without covering sufficient amount of insurance before the end of 2008.

Turkish Airlines Was Crashed

Posted Thu Mar 5, 2009 6:00am AEDT

Updated Thu Mar 5, 2009 6:01am AEDT

Investigators say a faulty altimeter caused the crash last week of a Turkish Airlines plane as it approached Amsterdam's Schiphol airport, killing nine people and injuring more than 80.
The instrument relayed the wrong data to the automatic pilot, causing it to throttle back the engines as if the plane was just about to touch down, when it was really well short of the runway and still descending.
Rescue workers help passengers from a Turkish Airlines plane after crashing at Amsterdam's Schiphol airport on February 25.

American Airlines

American Airlines has just announced they're beginning installation of their "Next Generation Business Class Product" on the new 777's. Those able to cajole their companies into paying for the upgraded seats will get:
- ergo power seating with 5-way motors

• "lie-flat" seating that transforms into a 76 inch bed
• privacy dividers
• multiple interlocking tray tables (the Business Class version of building a fort with couch cushions)
• "move-forward" seats that slide forward 10 inches,
• so you don't have to converse with the guy next to you
• Bose noise
• canceling headphones
• tilting LCD monitor
• power ports

Etihad Airways Airline

Etihad are a fast growing Middle Eastern airline based in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. Etihad are a cash rich company with massive expansion plans and are often compared with their larger and more established Dubai-based rival Emirates. Etihad currently operate regular daily flights to Abu Dhabi from both Heathrow and Gatwick airports in London, with new flights from Manchester to Abu Dhabi set to start at the end of March 2006.


Etihad Airways News Stories

• Etihad to increase Abu Dhabi Flights Form Dublin - (14/08/2007)
• Etihad to increase Flights b/w London & Abu Dhabi - (13/02/2007)
• Etihad to launch increase Flights Form Manchester - (19/11/2005)

Qatar Airlines

FIVE STAR AIRLINE,


QATAR AIRWAYS APPOINTS NORDIC AERO FOR GROUND HANDLING AND DE-ICING AT STOCKHOLM-ARLANDA AIRPORT.
This 737-800 is the first new-airplane delivery for Okay Airways and the first new-airplane delivery in four years for AWAS, an aircraft leasing company based in Dublin, Ireland.

When Qatar Airways starts non-stop scheduled flights between Stockholm-Arlanda and Doha International Airport in the State of Qatar on November 27, Nordic Aero will take care of the Ground Handling and De-Icing.

• Spa, jacuzzi and sauna for passengers to relax and unwind before their flight
• Massage treatment rooms
• Shower and wash rooms
• Children’s play area and nursery
• Conference and meeting rooms
• Business centre with secretarial services
• Free Internet access stations
• Simulator games and Sony PlayStation games
• Prayer rooms for men and women
• 24-hour medical centre & Many More.

Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines A330-330

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A330-300 Business Class

Enhanced comfort and privacy
The Business Class cabin on the A330-300 consists of 30 seats, in a 2-2-2 configuration. The new seat, especially designed for regional and medium-haul routes, offers enhanced levels of comfort, privacy and functionality. Upholstered in premium leather and ergonomically designed, you will arrive at your destination feeling rejuvenated.

Japan Airlines

Airline Overview
Japan Airlines, headquartered in Tokyo, is the national carrier for Japan and the largest airline operator in Asia. Known as JAL, the airline flies throughout Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Europe, and North and South America.
TelephoneReservations: 1-800-525-3663

Thai Airlines

Thai Airways International Public Company Limited is the national carrier of the Kingdom of Thailand. It operates domestic, regional and intercontinental flights radiating from its home base in Bangkok to key destinations around the world and within Thailand. The company's fully paid up share capital amounts to 16,988,765,500 Baht (9 May 2005) and is 53.77% owned by the Ministry of Finance, the Thai Government. At the end of September 2004, consolidated total assets of the company amounted to 193,211 million Baht. In its operations, THAI has achieved profitability every year for the last 40 consecutive years

Royal First Class
First class menus include Caviar, Lobster and the award winning Don Perignon '96 Champagne.
22 inch wide sleeper seats, fully reclining to 180 degrees and equipped with LCD screens, telephone and computer access.
Royal Silk Class
Seats two abreast with a 167 degree of recline, a personal telephone and AC outlet to power a laptop.
An Audio Video on demand (AVOD) system offering an almost unlimited choice of entertainment information and games.

Emirates Airlines

Emirates - Fly for less with Webjet

Whether you're looking for competitive airfares to Auckland and Christchurch in New Zealand or searching for an affordable yet comfortable flight to London, Paris, Frankfurt, Rome or Athens, Emirates airlines can get you there in comfort and style.
Searching for a good deal on a New York, Tokyo or Shanghai getaway or an exotic vacation to the Middle East, Emirates is the airline for you.

The Three Most Luxurious Airlines

Emirates Air - Your gateway to the world

Based in Dubai, the 'city of gold' in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Emirates Air flies to over 77 destinations around the world - and with Webjet, your first choice in cheap flights and discount airfares, there's never been a more convenient way to book your discount flight ticket.

Fly with the best: Emirates Airlines' award-winning service

Dubai-based Emirates is one of the fastest growing airlines in the world and its success rests with its outstanding service. With Emirates, you're in first class whenever you fly.
Emirates airways has won an extensive range of Awards and commendations for excellence in service since its inception in 1985. From 'Airline of the Year' on several occasions (2002, 2003) 'Best Economy Class' (winner 2004) 'Best Inflight Entertainment Award' (2007) to the excellence of its meals and service, Emirates has been singled out, time and again, as a class apart.
At competitive rates, why fly with anyone else?

Air Canada

Canada's flag-bearing airline has its headquarters in Montreal, Quebec. Air Canada is recognized as one of the world's safest airlines and provides scheduled and charter air travel for passengers; cargo service to more than 150 destinations; vacation packages to more than 90 destinations; and maintenance, ground handling and training services to other airlines. Air Canada’s main base is Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport. The airline also has hubs at Toronto Pearson International Airport and a Pacific hub at Vancouver International Airport. Calgary International Airport in Western Canada is a mini-hub. Air Canada Jazz is a regional partner, and there is also a premium jet charter service for corporate and professional sports teams called Air Canada Jetz.
TelephoneReservations: U.S.A./Canada: 1-888-247-2262

World's First Airline

May 15, 1930: The Skies Get a Little Bit Friendlier

1930: Ellen Church becomes the world's first airline stewardess, working a Boeing Air Transport flight from Oakland, California, to Chicago. The flight takes 20 hours and involves 13 stops along the way.