Aviation

What you need to know about lithium batteries

by Mr. Plane on September 1, 2010

in Aviation,Travel

Image via Wikipedia Lithium batteries are everywhere. They are in our mobile phones and laptop computers; they power industrial equipment and mobility aids; they power temperature logging devices for our medicines and much more. But did you know that lithium batteries, this common-place power source, are also considered dangerous goods? Because they meet the definition [...]

Frankfurt Airport Expands Cargo Hub

by Mr. Plane on September 1, 2010

in Airports,Aviation

Image via Wikipedia Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is offering an additional 27 hectares of development land at CargoCity South. Fraport AG – the owner and manager of FRA – has issued a worldwide “Call for Expression of Interest” inviting the logistics industry to specify its locational and space requirements. “Airfreight is booming due to the increasing [...]

AirTran Airways and City of Atlanta Agree to Seven-Year Lease

September 1, 2010 Airlines
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AirTran Airways and the city of Atlanta today announced the completion of a seven-year master lease agreement for facilities at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Specific terms of the deal were not disclosed. “Finalizing our long-term lease with the city of Atlanta brings economic certainty to the airline and sets the platform for future growth,” said [...]

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Delta Air Lines Moves to Expand Competition at London’s Heathrow Airport

August 26, 2010 Airlines
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Delta Air Lines  today filed applications with the European Commission and the U.S. Department of Transportation requesting permission to operate twice-daily year-round service between London’s Heathrow Airport and Boston, and daily year-round service between Heathrow and Miami. The oneworld alliance, which includes American Airlines and British Airways, holds 47 percent of Heathrow’s takeoff and landing [...]

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Ryanair: How the Irish airline backed by public money conquered Europe

August 25, 2010 Airlines
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From a novice point of view, the history of the Irish budget airline is one of the greatest business success stories among the European airline industry. It is true that when you look at Ryanair’s expansion, you could not deny this fact. No other airline expanded so quickly in Europe – it is now hauling [...]

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Agenda to Strengthen Australian Aviation

August 25, 2010 Aviation

Image via Wikipedia The International Air Transport Association (IATA) today outlined an agenda for Australian aviation that addresses infrastructure, training, environment and liberalization. “Aviation contributes 500,000 jobs and A$6.3 billion to the Australian economy. It is critical that the next Australian government has a solid aviation policy to reap the broad economic benefits that aviation [...]

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August 22, 2010 Aviation

Aviation community is so great and also a bit fun to follow, reporters are very professionals and helpful to all people who are interested to know something about aviation. I also have this website only for the people who want’s to know the latest news from aviation industry, is it from the simulation genre or [...]

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Your Rights If Your Luggage Is Lost

August 22, 2010 Aviation
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If an airline loses your luggage, your first step is to report it. According to this Associated Press article, the next move might be to buy a change of clothes. Airlines are required to reimburse passengers for clothing and toiletries in the event of a lost or delayed bag. But getting reimbursement may require both [...]

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