Now that prudish Singapore Airlines has publicly admonished its first class passengers to behave themselves while in the relative privacy of the private suites onboard the airline’s A380s, those seeking to join the ‘mile-high club’ have had to fulfill their membership qualifications elsewhere. Well fret no longer, no need to attempt amorous acrobatics in the confines of the onboard lavatories, because the Hotelicopter, the world’s first flying hotel, … [Read more...] about Mile-high luxury
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From splash to trash
The one-year anniversary of the ditching of a US Airways A320 on the Hudson River in New York was commemorated recently. To mark the occasion, the crew and passengers of US Airways Flight 1549 had a reunion in New York, and even took a boat ride together on the Hudson to the place where the disabled aircraft splashed down on January 15, 2009. Around the same time a Piper PA - 18, that also there to commemorate the so-called ‘Miracle on the Hudson’, appeared on the scene … [Read more...] about From splash to trash
CFM opens Hyderabad training centre
Delivering on a commitment made to its customers in 2007, CFM International (CFM) – the 50/50 joint venture between France’s Snecma (Safran Group) and US-based General Electric Company – has opened the new CFM56 Training Center in India. The Hyderabad facility, the fourth such engine maintenance training center for CFM56 customers worldwide, has the capacity to train 500 engineers annually and mirrors those in China, France, and the US, the company said in a … [Read more...] about CFM opens Hyderabad training centre
MASkargo aims to increase its India foothold
Malaysia Airlines Cargo (MASkargo) said it aims to strengthen its foothold in the Indian air cargo market by adding more frequencies this year. Currently, MASkargo flies daily to Chennai, New Delhi and Mumbai, as well as offering belly capacity on a four times weekly frequency to Hyderabad and Bangalore. “Due to the anticipated economic recovery at the end of the second quarter, we expect to secure more cargo from India this year,†said MASkargo’s regional manager … [Read more...] about MASkargo aims to increase its India foothold
A Delhi-based start-up with a global game plan
Speaking to Payload Asia, ACE chairman and managing director, Capt. Mukut Pathak, said the new carrier aims to be not only a leader in air cargo transportation in India, but also amajor operator internationally. The company will launch its cargo services in the coming months, with four Airbus 310-300F and eventually add more Airbus 330-200F/MD11F to its fleet. ACE has already secured the necessary approvals from the Indian Ministry of Civil Aviation and is now waiting for the remainder of its … [Read more...] about A Delhi-based start-up with a global game plan
Ras Al Khaimah airport gets a makeover
“Ras Al Khaimah airport has been sleeping for awhile,†says Roland Blaney, CEO of Ras Al Khaimah Int’l Airport. “There have been various efforts to get airlines in there, but because of the historical strengths, the marketing appeal of Dubai, its really been difficult for the second tier airports like ours to grab their slice of the cake,â€Âhe says. Blaney, only months into the job, clearly has a challenge on his hands. The ruling family of Ras Al Khaimah … [Read more...] about Ras Al Khaimah airport gets a makeover