Austrian freighter airline Amerer Air has cancelled a deal with BAe Systems to take the first converted BAe 146, after technical issues delayed the plane’s delivery. “Following some initial delays to the delivery program of the first BAe 146QT freighter, the launch customer – Amerer Air – has decided not to take delivery of the aircraft,” BAe said. “The delivery delays meant Amerer Air could not utilise the aircraft as it had planned.” The … [Read more...] about Amerer Air & BAe Systems
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Americas: Continental cashes in on bag-check fees
Continental Airlines said recently it expects to see US$100 million in revenue and cost savings related to a new US$15 dollar bag-check fee. The fourth-largest US airline also said it is comfortable with its bookings over the next six weeks. The outlook, which was issued in a government filing, came as experts speculate on how massive capacity cuts, fare increases and unpopular fees will impact travel demand. Continental introduced the fee to check a single bag last week, matching those … [Read more...] about Americas: Continental cashes in on bag-check fees
Americas: New website for Delta Cargo
Delta Air Lines’ cargo division continues its transformation with the launch of the new deltacargo.com which offers its cargo customers the ability to conduct global booking, tracking and tracing; obtain rates for most international and domestic products; and access dynamic information from any Internet connection. Delta said the new website enables it to more effectively offer customers access to an international network that includes the addition of more than 60 new international … [Read more...] about Americas: New website for Delta Cargo
Europe/CIS: Air France to take to the rails in 2010
Air France has announced it will begin operating high-speed rail service to from London to Paris, challenging the current monopoly enjoyed by Eurostar which will come to an end in 2010 when new “open access” regulations come into force. The London to Paris journey would take under two hours, according to the Air France plan that would use a new generation of high-speed train on the route from St Pancras. Trains would operate at maximum speeds reaching 224mph, which is 38mph faster … [Read more...] about Europe/CIS: Air France to take to the rails in 2010
Europe/CIS: AirBridgeCargo transports “Spartacus” for Bolshoi
Stage scenery for Russia’s world famous Bolshoi Th eatre has been transported from Moscow by AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) for a special production of ‘Spartacus’ in Hong Kong. The stage scenery was transported onboard one of ABC’s scheduled Boeing 747-400ER freighters that operate seven times a week from Moscow to Hong Kong. ABC said it was chosen for this special delivery because of the reliability of its Boeing 747 cargo aircraft, the convenience of a non-stop … [Read more...] about Europe/CIS: AirBridgeCargo transports “Spartacus” for Bolshoi
Europe/CIS: Aeroflot Nord 737-500 crashes killing 88
An Aeroflot Nord 737-500 en route from Moscow Sheremetyevo to Perm lost radio contact at 3,600 feet on approach and crashed last month, killing all 82 passengers and six crew. Russian officials cited engine failure as the most likely cause. Crash debris was scattered over 10,000 sq. m. area. Aeroflot, which owns a 51 per cent stake in the regional carrier that operates domestic services cutties to Aeroflot Nord only days after the fatal crash, saying that Nord no longer will operate flights … [Read more...] about Europe/CIS: Aeroflot Nord 737-500 crashes killing 88
