Demand Growth Strengthens in November  : IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for November 2017 showing continued robust demand. Total revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs) rose 8.0% compared to November 2016, the fastest growth rate in five months and up from a 7.3% year-over-year rise in October. Capacity (available seat kilometers or ASKs) increased by 6.3%, and […]
Un segundo prototipo del avión ruso MC-21 se sumará a las pruebas en vuelo
Luego de varios ensayos realizados a través de 33 vuelos de prueba, el primer prototipo ruso, Irkut MC 21-300, se encuentra en una etapa de certificación El avión ruso MC 21-300 que, el pasado 28 de mayo realizó su primer ensayo en vuelo y que ha demostrado que es capaz de alcanzar una certificación, un […]
Sydney-Melbourne is now the world’s second-busiest airline route
The next time you step on board a flight between Sydney and Melbourne, know that you’re in world-beating company: you and your fellow travellers have rocketed the route between Australia’s largest cities to number two spot on the global leaderboard. The latest stats released by the aviation number-crunchers at OAG.com pegs Sydney-Melbourne as the world’s […]
Mobil Jet Oil II Used in Latest COMAC C919 Test Flight
ExxonMobil congratulates COMAC on the maiden voyage of its second C919 airliner, the first Chinese-built large passenger aircraft to enter the market. Supported by Mobil Jet Oil II, COMAC"™s second C919 test aircraft took off from Shanghai Pudong International Airport on December 17. The first maiden C919 test flight, which occurred on May 5, 2017, […]
Alexandre de Juniac: The Business of Freedom
"‹Air travel takes on a special character at this time of year. There are noticeably fewer business travelers. And airports and planes are filled with people traveling for leisure. Some are reuniting with families to spend the holidays together after working abroad. Others are returning from studies. Still others are taking the opportunity of the […]
Ecuador"™s President Moreno Moves to Deregulate the Airline Industry
Ecuadorian president Lenin Moreno has signed a decree that moves towards deregulating the airline industry in the Andean nation. The decree, published on the presidency"™s official website, will allow bilateral civil air transport agreements which will lead to liberalization of the market. The objective is to "promote Latin American integration and promote a strategic insertion […]
New Zealand: International aviation organisation opposes proposed tourist tax
The international aviation industry has come out against a proposed tourist levy saying airlines should not be saddled with the extra costs involved in collecting it. International Aviation Transport Association (IATA) regional director Vinoop"‹ Goel"‹ argued that the revenue raised by Labour’s pre-election suggestion of a $25 per head charge on international visitors would be […]
Aeroflot Named World’s Leading Airline Brand
Aeroflot has taken the prestigious World’s Leading Aviation Brand 2017 prize at the World Travel Awards, the first time the nomination has been awarded. Known as the Oscars of the tourism industry, the World Travel Awards are given every year to leading tour firms, hotels and airlines. Country-level and regional awards take place during the […]
Embraer delivers 1,400th E-Jet to American Airlines
Embraer celebrates the delivery of its 1,400th E-Jet, an E175, during a ceremony at Embraer"™s industrial facilities in Sao Jose dos Campos, Brazil. American Airlines took delivery of this milestone aircraft and selected Envoy Air, a wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines Group Inc., to operate the aircraft. Since American Airlines has been a customer […]
Quito Airport Achieved Category II in the Instrumental Landing System
On Thursday, November 30, 2017, the Director General of Civil Aviation of Ecuador, Luis Carrera Muriel, and Quiport"™s President and CEO Andrew O’Brian informed the public that Quito"™s Mariscal Sucre International Airport achieved Category II in its Instrumental Landing System (ILS), which permits operations in adverse weather conditions (severe fog). ILS is the support system […]
