- Virgin America and Air China Launch Interline Agreement[Nov. 13, 2012]
Virgin America, the California-based airline, and Air China Limited, the exclusive national flag carrier of China, announce today a new interline agreement which offers seamless travel on the networks of both carriers across their respective routes in North America and Asia.
- Lufthansa, Air France to Sell Part of Amadeus Stakes[Nov. 13, 2012]
German airline Lufthansa and Air France-KLM will reduce their stakes in Spanish travel technology company Amadeus IT Holding SA by selling 5.28 percent of the company's share capital.
- GE Aviation Implementing RNP to ILS for Air China at Xi Chang[Nov. 13, 2012]
GE Aviation is designing and deploying the first Required Navigation Performance-Authorization Required (RNP-AR) to Instrument Landing System (ILS) flight procedure in China for Air China Southwest. Merging the two technologies will provide more efficient routing and improved access for flight operations at Xi Chang airport.
- Alice Springs Airport Moves Closer to Remote Landing Trial[Nov. 09, 2012]
A project to trial remote landing technology at Alice Springs Airport will finally start in January.
- Firm Sells iPad Charging Carts to Qantas[Nov. 09, 2012]
An Australian IT equipment firm has forged a deal with Qantas to supply in-flight galley carts that will charge up to 5000 Apple iPads.
- Qantas and Heathrow Introduce Self Service Bag Check[Nov. 08, 2012]
It started with supermarkets getting shoppers to scan their own groceries, now airports are asking passengers to check in their own luggage.
- Boeing Considers Wingtips That Fold on Its Next Big Jet[Nov. 05, 2012]
Boeing's next big jet may actually spread its wings as it prepares for takeoff.
- Asian Airport Operators a New Tech Frontier for Amadeus[Nov. 05, 2012]
Amadeus, the leading provider of technology for the global travel and tourism industry, is looking to expand its IT services to related businesses, particularly airports in Asia Pacific, to tap the growth in travel in the region, says David Brett, president for Asia Pacific.
- American Airlines, Sabre Settle Legal Dispute[Oct. 31, 2012]
American Airlines and ticket distributor Sabre Holdings said on Wednesday they have settled a dispute over alleged anti-competitive business practices.
- British Airways Rolls Out New "Know Me" Program[Oct. 31, 2012]
British Airways is rolling out their "Know Me" program designed to enhance customer service by recognising the passenger even before they step foot on the plane.