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August 19, 2006
The expert's view (The Observer)
I worked in aviation security as a profiler for the US carrier TWA at Heathrow in the late 1980s. We would check passports and travel documents as people queued to check in and ask about their travel plans. I never knowingly detected a terrorist, but we found people with false passports every day.
Posted at 07:07 PM
Rockledge hosts aviation event (Florida Today)
To celebrate National Aviation Day, sport-flying enthusiasts and experimental aircraft builders are sharing their knowledge and hosting demos, including free 15-minute rides for children until 3 p.m. today at Rockledge Air Park.
Posted at 12:57 PM
InterCon, new sales chief for DFC
The InterContinental Hotels Group has appointed Christian Pertl as its new Director of Sales and Marketing for the three upcoming properties at Dubai Festival City - the InterContinental, the Crowne Plaza and the InterContinental Residence and Suites. Pertl's most recent position was as Area Director of Sales and Marketing for Austrian and Slovakian hotels, including the InterContinental, Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn brands. [AMEInfo.com]
Posted at 07:08 AM
August 18, 2006
DIC to snap up $1.3bn Travelodge
Dubai International Capital is on the brink of closing a deal for the UK's budget hotel chain, Travelodge, for a figure of $1.3bn, reported Gulf News. The acquisition, which was first revealed last month, will see the hospitality chain change hands for the second time in just over three years, after it was bought in 2003 by present owners Permira from contract catering outfit Compass. [AMEInfo.com]
Posted at 11:05 PM
Aviation minister orders re-operation of Cairo-Beirut line (ArabicNews.com)
Egyptian Civil Aviation Minister Ahmed Shafiq ordered the re-operation of the Cairo-Beirut airline as soon as possible. A well-placed source at the Cairo International Airport said that flights to the Beirut airport will be resumed after getting permission from the Lebanese authorities.
Posted at 06:09 PM
British airliner makes emergency landing in Italy after bomb alert (AFP via Yahoo! News)
A British airliner made an emergency landing in southern Italy after a message was found indicating a bomb was aboard, but no bomb was found, civil aviation authorities said.
Posted at 02:21 PM
Leader in local aviation firms (Miami Herald)
William Harvey Cauley, son of South Miami-Dade pioneers and a leader in the aviation business, died Wednesday from a stroke in Coral Gables. He was 88.
Posted at 05:30 AM
/ CORRECTION - Groen Brothers Aviation Team Successfully Achieves Third Milestone of Its DARPA Contract to Design Next (SYS-CON Media)
In the news release, 'Groen BrothersAviation Team Successfully Achieves Third Milestone of Its DARPAContract to Design Next Generation High Speed Rotorcraft,' issuedearlier today by Groen Brothers Aviation, Inc. (OTCBB: GNBA), we areadvised by the company that the second sentence of the first paragraphshould read 'Phase One, of what is potentially a multi-year $40 millionfour phase program, began
Posted at 02:35 AM
August 17, 2006
Groen Brothers Aviation Team Successfully Achieves Third Milestone of Its DARPA Contract to Design Next Generation High (SYS-CON Media)
Groen Brothers Aviation, Inc. (GBA)(OTCBB: GNBA) announced today that the U.S. Defense Advanced ResearchProjects Agency (DARPA) has passed GBA's submission for the thirdMilestone of its contract to design a proof of concept high speed, longrange, vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft. Phase One is afifteen month $6.4 million award to perform trade studies, developappropriate risk
Posted at 06:50 PM
India ahead of China in naval aviation: Vice Admiral (New Kerala)
Kochi,Aug 17: The Indian Navy, which was far ahead of China in the field of Naval Aviation, should not allow the gap to be bridged, Flag Officer Commanding in Chief Southern Naval Command, Vice Admiral Jagjit Singh Bedi, said today.
Posted at 01:15 PM
Adobe co-founder heads Hiller Aviation Museum (Palo Alto Weekly)
Dan Putman, a co-founder of Adobe Systems and a life-long pilot, has been named interim president and CEO of Hiller Aviation Institute and Museum in San Carlos, replacing Alan Waufle, who has been CEO since October 2002.
Posted at 08:24 AM
August 16, 2006
Emirates to expand cargo
Emirates could expand its cargo fleet to more than 40 aircraft within the next few years, but has no intention to turn Emirates SkyCargo into an independent company, deputy executive director Gaith Al Gaith told Gulf News. The airline currently has 28 cargo planes, after it acquired ten Boeing 747-8F aircraft at the recent Fanbourough air show. [AMEInfo.com]
Posted at 10:41 PM
Earnings shortfall causes Pemco Aviation to default on debt (bizjournals.com via Yahoo! Finance)
Defaulting on a major portion of its debt due to insufficient earnings, Pemco Aviation Group Inc. reported Wednesday that second-quarter net income totaled $445,000, or 10 cents per diluted share, compared with a net loss of $368,000, or 9 cents per diluted share, in the same period last year.
Posted at 02:39 PM
Aviation Officials Defend Security Measures (Washington Post)
Top U.S. aviation security officials yesterday defended stepped-up security measures taken in recent days, rebutting criticism from outside security experts and members of Congress who have questioned whether authorities are prepared to handle potential terrorist threats.
Posted at 11:26 AM
Emirates more flights in September
Emirates airline increases flights on various Asia-Pacific routes on 1 September 2006, as well as starting a daily service to Beijing. Flights to Perth will be increased to double daily, giving it 49 weekly flights to Australia. There will be three more weekly flights to Hong Kong, making it 17 a week, and Kuala Lumpur will be serviced nine times a week with the addition of a flight. [AMEInfo.com]
Posted at 06:41 AM
August 15, 2006
Pink taxis for women
Dubai will soon run women-only taxis, with women drivers, according to Gulf News. The new taxis will have a distinctive pink roof, pink seats and interiors. 50 will be rolled out in the next few months. [AMEInfo.com]
Posted at 10:21 PM
Aviation pact between US and EU endangered (Financial Times)
A new proposed new aviation pact between the US and the European Union was dealt another blow on Tuesday when US officials warned that planned changes to airline ownership and control rules would not be ready in time for a key EU meeting.
Posted at 04:30 PM
Anderson accused of bullying aviation authority (ABC via Yahoo!7 Finance)
The Federal Opposition has accused the former deputy prime minister and transport minister, John Anderson, of bullying the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) over changes to airspace management several years ago.
Posted at 01:46 PM
Malaysia, Others in Aviation Laws Pact (AP via Yahoo! Finance)
Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand have signed a landmark agreement to harmonize aviation laws to help regional airlines, a senior official said Tuesday.
Posted at 07:07 AM
Emirates in top 10
Emirates airline ranked eighth among the world's top 10 airlines for passenger numbers and kilometres flown in 2005, according to a report by the International Air Transport Association cited by Emirates Today. Lufthansa, British Airways and Air France filled the top three places. [AMEInfo.com]
Posted at 12:41 AM
August 14, 2006
Nigeria: International Civil Aviation Organisation Interim Report Favours Nigeria (AllAfrica.com)
The interim report of the aviation security audit recently carried out at the nation's airports by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) has returned a favourable verdict for the country, underscoring the fact that on-going reforms in the aviation industry may have begun to yield some dividends.
Posted at 04:06 PM
ACE Aviation Holdings "neutral," estimates reduced (New Ratings)
NEW YORK, August 14 (newratings.com) - Analysts at UBS maintain their "neutral" rating on ACE Aviation Holdings Inc ( HV7.BER ), while reducing their estimates for the company. The target price is set to C$33.
Posted at 02:02 PM
Istithmar Hotels makes appointments
Istithmar Hotels, the Istithmar subsidiary set up in April, has made several additions to its management team. Alex Mavridis come in as the Executive Director-Asset Management, Binod Narasimhan is appointed the Chief Financial Officer, Andrew Lavoipierre is the new Executive Director-Operations and David Atkinson is the Executive Director-Business Development. Mavridis was formerly the General Manager for Grand Hotel Management in Australia. [AMEInfo.com]
Posted at 05:45 AM
Iraq wants Iran rail partnership
Iraq has asked Iran for a partnership to help it build its section of the Khorramshahr-Shalamcheh-Basra railway project, which will link the two nations' rail networks, reported the Iran Daily citing the Fars News Agency. A senior official said that if the Iranian Ministry of Roads and Transportation agrees to the Iraqi request, then funds set aside for economic development with Iraq will be utilised. [AMEInfo.com]
Posted at 01:58 AM
August 13, 2006
Aviation Security: ICAO Interim Report Favours Nigeria (This Day)
The interim report of the aviation security audit recently carried out at the nation's airports by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) has returned a favourable verdict for the country, underscoring the fact that on-going reforms in the aviation industry may have begun to yield some dividends.
Posted at 09:12 PM
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Posted at 08:44 AM
Arab Banking Corporation (B.S.C.) launches a 12-year Syndicated Term Loan Facility for ALAFCO Aviation Lease And (AME Info)
Arab Banking Corporation (B.S.C.) ('ABC') and Calyon have been mandated jointly to arrange and underwrite a US$160 million Term Debt Facility for ALAFCO Aviation Lease and Finance Company K.S.C.C.
Posted at 05:59 AM
Airport retailers watch UK situation
Gulf airport retailers are monitoring the security situation in the UK following the introduction of procedures which could seriously affect sales of duty free items, reported Gulf News. Passengers transiting at British airports are barred from carrying hand luggage and all liquids, including beverages and gels, are not permitted on board. Dubai Duty Free said that it has not as yet noticed any significant drop in sales. [AMEInfo.com]
Posted at 12:12 AM
