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Emirates operations in India: a US$848 million impact on GDP

Emirates and the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER) in New Delhi, has released the results of an economic impact study that measures Emirates’ contribution to the Indian economy. NCAER estimates that Emirates’ operations have contributed over US$848 million annually to India’s GDP, supporting over 86,000 Indian jobs and generating almost US$1.7 billion in ... <a title="Emirates operations in India: a US$848 million impact on GDP" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/middle-east/emirates-operations-in-india-a-us-848-million-impact-on-gdp/" aria-label="Read more about Emirates operations in India: a US$848 million impact on GDP">Read more</a>

AT Staff Dec 1, 2015 · 3 min read

Eric Schramm appointed Air France Executive Vice President Operation and Accountable Manager

Eric Schramm is appointed Executive Vice President Operations, Accountable Manager, and member of Air France Executive Committee. He therefore becomes Air France Accountable Manager, as defined in EU regulations. In this capacity, he will oversee flight operations, ground operations and the maintenance division.  Eric Schramm declared: “It is with great humility, commitment and in a spirit ... <a title="Eric Schramm appointed Air France Executive Vice President Operation and Accountable Manager" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/eric-schramm-appointed-air-france-executive-vice-president-operation-and-accountable-manager/" aria-label="Read more about Eric Schramm appointed Air France Executive Vice President Operation and Accountable Manager">Read more</a>

AT Staff Dec 1, 2015 · 2 min read

FAA announces revised safety rating for the Kingdom of Thailand

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced that the Kingdom of Thailand does not comply with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) safety standards and has been assigned a Category 2 ratingbased on a reassessment of the country’s civil aviation authority. U.S. and Thai aviation officials have a long-standing cooperative relationship and ... <a title="FAA announces revised safety rating for the Kingdom of Thailand" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/faa-announces-revised-safety-rating-for-the-kingdom-of-thailand/" aria-label="Read more about FAA announces revised safety rating for the Kingdom of Thailand">Read more</a>

AT Staff Dec 1, 2015 · 2 min read

Finnair to sell facilities at Helsinki Airport to Finavia

With a view to the growth of its cargo traffic, Finnair is constructing a new state-of-the-art cargo terminal to be completed in 2017. At the same time, Finavia, the airport operator, has launched development and expansion of the passenger terminal at Helsinki Airport to cater for the needs of increasing traffic. Finnair’s strategic objective is to ... <a title="Finnair to sell facilities at Helsinki Airport to Finavia" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/finnair-to-sell-facilities-at-helsinki-airport-to-finavia/" aria-label="Read more about Finnair to sell facilities at Helsinki Airport to Finavia">Read more</a>

AT Staff Dec 1, 2015 · 2 min read

Brussels Airlines launches Nuremberg

November 30, 2015 Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Starting 15 of February, Brussels Airlines will operate six flights a week between Brussels and Nuremberg. The second largest city of Bavaria and an economic metropolis and important cultural-historical destination, was so far not connected to Brussels Airport. Brussels Airlines continues to ... <a title="Brussels Airlines launches Nuremberg" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/brussels-airlines-launches-nuremberg/" aria-label="Read more about Brussels Airlines launches Nuremberg">Read more</a>

AT Staff Nov 30, 2015 · 2 min read

Cargolux Board approves 100 additional pilot jobs

November 30, 2015 Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Amidst the background of ongoing discussions with the unions about a new collective work agreement, the Cargolux Board of Directors has approved a significant expansion strategy for the company in its meeting of 25 November. The next meeting with the unions ... <a title="Cargolux Board approves 100 additional pilot jobs" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/cargolux-board-approves-100-additional-pilot-jobs/" aria-label="Read more about Cargolux Board approves 100 additional pilot jobs">Read more</a>

AT Staff Nov 30, 2015 · 2 min read

CommutAir appoints Captain David W. Fitzgerald as Chief Pilot

November 30, 2015 Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); CommutAir announced the appointment of Captain David W. Fitzgerald as Chief Pilot after the completion of a methodical internal and external search. His appointment will be effective upon fulfilling the necessary FAA regulatory requirements. Captain Fitzgerald comes from Mesa Airlines, where ... <a title="CommutAir appoints Captain David W. Fitzgerald as Chief Pilot" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/commutair-appoints-captain-david-w-fitzgerald-as-chief-pilot/" aria-label="Read more about CommutAir appoints Captain David W. Fitzgerald as Chief Pilot">Read more</a>

AT Staff Nov 30, 2015 · 2 min read

Embraer delivers its 1,200th E-Jet to Azul

November 30, 2015 Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Embraer delivered today, in a ceremony held at the Company’s headquarters, in Sao Jose dos Campos, the 1,200(th) aircraft of the E-Jets family. The commemorative aircraft, an E195 model, was received by Azul Linhas Aereas Brasileiras, a Brazilian airline, which operates ... <a title="Embraer delivers its 1,200th E-Jet to Azul" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/south-america-and-caribbean/embraer-delivers-its-1-200th-e-jet-to-azul/" aria-label="Read more about Embraer delivers its 1,200th E-Jet to Azul">Read more</a>

AT Staff Nov 30, 2015 · 3 min read

Finnair Norra transaction completed

The transaction in which Finnair transfers 60% of the shares in Nordic Regional Airlines AB to StaffPoint Holding Oy and Kilco Oy has been completed today. StaffPoint’s ownership in the joint venture is 45%, Kilco’s 15% and Finnair’s 40%. Finnair has previously issued a stock exchange release on the transaction on 4 November 2015 and ... <a title="Finnair Norra transaction completed" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/finnair-norra-transaction-completed/" aria-label="Read more about Finnair Norra transaction completed">Read more</a>

AT Staff Nov 30, 2015 · 1 min read

American Airlines Chief Integration Officer Beverly Goulet and Chief Information Officer Maya Leibman promoted to Executive Vice President

American Airlines today announced the promotion of Beverly Goulet to Executive Vice President and Chief Integration Officer and Maya Leibman to Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer. Both previously held the title of Senior Vice President, and both will continue to report to Chairman and CEO Doug Parker. “We are incredibly fortunate to have these two capable and extremely ... <a title="American Airlines Chief Integration Officer Beverly Goulet and Chief Information Officer Maya Leibman promoted to Executive Vice President" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/index-3/" aria-label="Read more about American Airlines Chief Integration Officer Beverly Goulet and Chief Information Officer Maya Leibman promoted to Executive Vice President">Read more</a>

AT Staff Nov 30, 2015 · 3 min read