Tag Archives: Airbus

Etihad Goes Wireless

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Caroline Cook

Airline Etihad Airways has announced it will provide onboard wireless internet on selected routes to Europe before the end of the year. CEO James Hogan … More ››

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Runway Extension Started

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Caroline Cook

  Construction for a 984ft (300m) runway extension at London Southend Airport began on September 11, 2011. Due to be completed by the end of … More ››

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Small but Beautiful

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Caroline Cook

Ahead of his retirement in September 2011, Oman Air’s CEO Peter Hill tells Airports International about his “rewarding” time at the carrier and his hopes … More ››

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Airbus to Acquire Metron Aviation

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Caroline Cook

Airbus has entered an agreement to acquire Metron Aviation, a provider of advanced Air Traffic Management (ATM) products and services for the global aviation industry. … More ››

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A380 to Serve Rome

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Tom Allett

Emirates will become the first airline to operate scheduled A380 services to Rome. Emirates will be introducing its Airbus A380 aircraft on its daily Rome services … More ››

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SFO Welcomes the A380

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Caroline Cook

SAN FRANCISCO International Airport (SFO) welcomed its first regular daily Airbus A380 service on May 10, with the arrival of Lufthansa flight 454 from Frankfurt, … More ››

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Qatar Takes Stake in Cargolux

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Caroline Cook

QATAR AIRWAYS plans to acquire a 33% stake in Luxembourg freight carrier Cargolux Airlines International, according to its CEO Akbar Al Baker during a press … More ››

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