Monthly Archives: January 2013

German Tow-tractor Giants Join Forces

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Tom Allett

The two giants of the German tow-tractor industry, Goldhofer and SCHOPF are no longer competitors after Goldhofer Aktiengesellschaft of Memmingen announced it has taken over … More ››

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Ryanair Loses Ash Cloud Court Case

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Tom Allett

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled that Ryanair should have fully compensated one of its passengers whose flight home was cancelled during the … More ››

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Iberia Unveils new Long-haul Cabins and Services

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Tom Allett

Iberia, Spain’s national flag carrier, has unveiled the new products and services it will be rolling out in coming months.  The move includes all-new Business … More ››

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ADB Wins Basra Airfield Lighting Contract

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Tom Allett

The Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority (ICAA) and AFM Group have selected ADB Airfield Solutions to modernise Basra International Airport, the country’s second busiest in Iraq. … More ››

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Changi Airport Handles Record Passengers

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Caroline Cook

Singapore Changi Airport had its busiest month ever in December 2012 to cross the 50-million passengers movements mark for the first time in the airport’s … More ››

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Abu Dhabi Sees Record Retail Revenue

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Caroline Cook

Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC), operator of the Emirate’s five airports, has revealed that Abu Dhabi Duty Free retail revenue reached AED 809.5 million (US$220m) … More ››

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Air Seychelles Debuts Enhanced A330 Livery

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Caroline Cook

Air Seychelles has unveiled a new addition to its livery with the delivery of its second Airbus A330-200 aircraft. The carrier’s name now adorns the … More ››

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Iberia Airports Services Extends Ground Handling Contract

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Tom Allett

Iberia Airport Services (IAS), the Spanish airline’s ground handling unit, has extended its contract to provide airport services to the German carrier Germanwings. The contract, … More ››

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ARINC Installs Passenger Processing Systems at Brussels

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Tom Allett

  ARINC Incorporated has announced it has completed the installation of new passenger processing systems at Brussels Airport in Belgium.  The company is also providing … More ››

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Safeskys Wins RAF Contract

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Tom Allett

UK bird control specialist Safeskys has announced it has been awarded a five-year contract for its services at three Royal Air Force airfields in Scotland, … More ››

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