Airline Industry Information articles from August 2003

Airline Industry Information archives from August 2003

Air New Zealand forms landing gear overhaul agreement with Goodrich.
August 1, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Goodrich Corp has formed an agreement with Air New Zealand to provide landing gear overhaul services to its fleet of aircraft. The agreement will cover a five-year period,...

Man boards Regional Express flight with baton and knife.
August 1, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A male passenger on a flight operated by Australian carrier Regional Express managed to board the aircraft with a retractable baton and a knife. During a domestic flight...

US corrects public warning concerning further terrorist attacks.
August 1, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The US has reissued an advisory concerning possible targets for further suicide hijackings following a demand from the Australian government. The US last week alerted...

Continental Airlines cancels sale of ExpressJet shares.
August 1, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Continental Airlines has reportedly cancelled the sale of a stake in ExpressJet Holdings to the public. The airline previously announced plans to sell 5m shares to the...

US government warning on possible terrorist attacks may affect travel.
August 1, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A recent warning by the US government concerning further suicide hijackings by al-Qaeda is expected to deter some travellers. The US last week alerted airlines to new...

Number of US runway incursions has reduced - FAA report.
August 1, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The US Federal Aviation Administration has revealed a decline in the number of people, airport vehicles and aircraft to enter US runways by mistake in 2002. The...

American Airlines joins Sabre Direct Connect Availability programme.
August 1, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD American Airlines has reportedly joined Sabre Travel Network's Sabre Direct Connect Availability (DCA) Three-Year Option. The option will provide American Airlines'...

ASA retires final Embraer Brasilia turboprop aircraft.
August 1, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Atlantic Southeast Airlines (ASA) has retired its last 30-seat Embraer Brasilia turboprop aircraft from its scheduled service. The Delta Connection carrier operated the...

United Airlines expresses commitment to Washington Dulles airport.
August 1, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD United Airlines has pledged its ongoing commitment to its hub at Washington Dulles International Airport. The carrier made the statement after Atlantic Coast Airlines,...

Campaigners call on UK government to ban glass bottles on aircraft.
August 1, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Campaigners are reportedly calling on the UK government to ban bottles of duty-free alcohol and perfume on commercial aircraft. The Heathrow anti-noise group HACAN...

TSA to improve air marshal training programme after lawsuit.
August 1, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has altered its air marshal programme as part of a settlement of a lawsuit filed by a doctor of Indian descent. The...

NEW SERVICES.
August 1, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD From 1 October 2003, Delta Air Lines will begin offering two additional nonstop flights between Atlanta and Oakland, Calif. The new flights will increase the current service on...

INDUSTRY BRIEFS.
August 1, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Southwest Airlines has moved to a new concourse at Chicago's Midway Airport. Under the Midway Airport Terminal project, the carrier has moved to Concourse B, where at the...

US warns Italy of possible terrorist attacks.
August 1, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD US officials have reportedly warned Italy that al-Qaeda may attempt to hijack an aircraft in Croatia and crash it into American interests in the region. According to a...

Frontier Airlines signs LOI with Airbus for new aircraft.
August 1, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Frontier Airlines has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Airbus to purchase 15 additional Airbus A319 aircraft. The agreement - which also includes purchase rights for up...

Taiwan air force and aviation authorities accused of concealing a near miss.
August 1, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Taiwan's air force and civil aviation authorities have denied a report of a near miss between two jet fighters and a passenger aircraft. The China Times yesterday (31...

British Airways flight evacuated after smoke detected in cabin.
August 1, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A British Airways aircraft was evacuated today (1 August) after smoke appeared inside the cabin. The British Aerospace 146 aircraft was preparing to take off from Belfast...

US Airways allows passengers to use own headsets during flights.
August 4, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD US Airways is making it more convenient for passengers to access onboard inflight entertainment following an alteration to its headset policy. Customers may now bring...

Continental Airlines and Virgin Atlantic launch frequent flyer agreement.
August 4, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Continental Airlines and Virgin Atlantic Airways has launched a partnership covering a reciprocal frequent flyer programme. The two carriers - which currently operate a...

America West completes private placement of USD75m notes offering.
August 4, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD America West Airlines has completed its private placement of USD75m issue price of its Senior Exchangeable Notes due 2023. The notes pay cash interest until 30 July 2008....

Northwest Airlines unable to buy back USD226m in stock.
August 4, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Northwest Airlines will not immediately buy back USD226m in stock issued to employees in return for wage concessions as the measure would be illegal. The airline's board...

Garuda Indonesia does not expect technician dispute to affect schedule.
August 4, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Garuda Indonesia claims that its services will continue to operate to schedule despite an ongoing dispute with some technicians. Technicians grouped under the Aircraft...

IATA reveals increase in international air passenger traffic.
August 4, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has reported an increase in international air passenger traffic in June 2003. Although international air passenger...

El Al cargo aircraft loses parts during flight.
August 4, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD An El Al Airlines aircraft reportedly lost several parts during a cargo flight from New York to Frankfurt, Germany. The Boeing 747-200 aircraft was flying over the...

Israel to ban aircraft without bulletproof cockpit doors.
August 4, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Israel has announced plans to ban all foreign aircraft without bulletproof cockpit doors. The ban will apply to all foreign aircraft landing at destinations in Israel as...

Varig's controlling shareholders vote in favour of merger with TAM.
August 4, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The controlling shareholders of Brazilian airline Varig have reportedly voted in favour of merging the carrier with a second Brazilian airline, TAM. The foundation which...

Woman breaches security at Chicago's Midway Airport.
August 4, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Officials were forced to evacuate three terminals at Chicago's Midway Airport after a woman bypassed a security checkpoint. On Saturday (2 August) an unidentified woman...

Air New Zealand to alter operations in order to compete.
August 4, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Air New Zealand is planning to make major alterations to its operations in order to compete in its main market with three new entrants - Virgin Blue, Emirates and Royal Brunei....

US government suspends visa programmes due to security fears.
August 4, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The US government has suspended two programmes which allow foreigners to travel through US airports on their way to other countries without a visa. The Transit Without...

INDUSTRY BRIEFS.
August 4, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD American Airlines has been named as the official airline of Tennis Masters Canada and the Rogers AT&T Cup Championships. For the second consecutive year, the airline will be a...

NEW SERVICES.
August 4, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Delta Connection has introduced a new nonstop jet service between Nashville, Tenn. and New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport. The new service is operated by Delta...

Train services to Oslo airport suspended.
August 4, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Norwegian high-speed trains between Oslo and the main airport at Gardermoen were cancelled this morning (4 August) after a power supply line was damaged at Lindeberg. ...

British Airways to provide disrupted passengers with flight vouchers.
August 4, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Passengers affected by a recent strike by British Airways' ground staff will reportedly receive GBP80 of flight vouchers. The vouchers are in addition to payments being...

My Travel aircraft bursts three tyres during landing.
August 4, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Passengers aboard a My Travel aircraft were forced to disembark on a runway at Cardiff International Airport after three of the aircraft's tyres burst on impact. The...

Delta Connection introduces new jet services.
August 5, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Delta Connection to introduce new jet services to Myrtle Beach, S.C., on a seasonal basis. On 6 September 2003, Delta Connection will introduce a weekend nonstop jet...

JAS and SIA create maintenance services company.
August 5, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD PT Jasa Angkasa Semesta (JAS), an Indonesia-based airport service company, has formed an agreement with Singapore Airlines (SIA) to create a maintenance services joint venture....

Brazilian man attempts to smuggle cocaine into Indonesian airport.
August 5, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A Brazilian paraglider reportedly attempted to smuggle 13.7 kilograms of cocaine through Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Tangerang, Indonesia, on 2 August. The man...

Small business jet crashes into three houses.
August 5, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A small business jet aircraft crashed into three houses yesterday (4 August) before cartwheeling into a river less than a mile from Groton-New London Airport. The Learjet...

US government calls for extra scrutiny while screening electronic devices.
August 5, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The US government is expected to instruct airport security screeners to give greater scrutiny to electronic devices which could be used in a terrorist attack. Authorities...

China Eastern Airlines takes delivery of new Airbus aircraft.
August 5, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD China Eastern Airlines has reportedly taken delivery of an Airbus A340-600 long-range aircraft. The new aircraft - the first of five ordered by the carrier - features a...

DPTAC launches consultation on aircraft toilets.
August 5, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee (DPTAC) is expected to examine disabled toilets on aircraft. The UK committee is currently attempting to develop methods...

easyJet allows customers to alter bookings online.
August 5, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Low-cost airline easyJet is now enabling its customers to alter details of their bookings online. The new feature allows customers to modify their bookings 24 hours a day...

Thai Airways seeking cabinet approval for new aircraft proposal.
August 5, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Thai Airways International is currently seeking cabinet approval for a THB72bn project to purchase 15 aircraft. The carrier proposing to purchase seven used Boeing 747-400...

Man charged in connection with alleged aircraft assault.
August 5, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A man has been charged in connection with an alleged assault during a passenger flight from Houston to San Salvador, El Salvador. A Los Angeles man has been accused of...

Nigeria to launch new national airline soon.
August 5, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A new national airline is expected to be launched in Nigeria within the next three months. The Minister of Aviation has revealed that the groundwork for the new airline...

Small aircraft makes belly landing at Nagoya Airport.
August 5, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A small aircraft was forced to make a belly landing at Nagoya Airport, Japan, today (5 August) after a problem with the landing gear. The aircraft, travelling to Nagoya...

Cape Town airport withdraws two air-bridges.
August 5, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Two new air-bridges at South Africa's Cape Town International Airport have been withdrawn after one of them damaged a Malaysian Airlines aircraft. A Boeing 747 aircraft...

NEW SERVICES.
August 5, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD US Airways will introduce a new nonstop service between Washington's Dulles International Airport and San Juan, Puerto Rico, on 1 November 2003. The new service will be flown...

INDUSTRY BRIEFS.
August 5, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Virgin Atlantic Airways is to launch a poster campaign as part of its attempts to keep the Concorde aircraft in the air. The campaign will show a retired Air France Concorde...

Qantas flight makes emergency landing at Darwin airport.
August 5, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A Qantas Airways aircraft made an emergency landing at Australia's Darwin airport today (5 August) following a bird strike. The pilot of the Boeing 737-400 aircraft...

Ryanair aggressively cuts ticket prices.
August 6, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Ryanair is reportedly being forced to aggressively cut ticket prices in order to fill empty seats. The airline launched 50 new routes in a tough economic climate, which...

Thai Airways wins cabinet approval for new aircraft proposal.
August 6, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Thai Airways International has received cabinet approval for a THB72bn project to purchase 15 aircraft. The carrier is planning to purchase seven used Boeing 747-400...

German carrier launches passenger service to Afghanistan.
August 6, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A German carrier operated a passenger flight between Dusseldorf, Germany and Kabul, Afghanistan today (6 August). An Airbus A330-200 aircraft, operated by the German...

New Zealand man found to be impersonating Saudi man during flight training exam.
August 6, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A New Zealand student has been charged with taking a flight training examination on behalf of a Saudi Arabian citizen. The 27-year-old man allegedly took five exams using a...

New US government advisory may result in longer airport lines.
August 6, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD An order by the US government for airport security screeners to focus extra attention on electronic devices may result in longer airport waiting times. The government has...

American Airlines pilots ask US government to expand gun training programme.
August 6, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The pilots union representing employees at American Airlines is urging the US government to expand a programme to train pilots in the use of guns. The Allied Pilots...

Judge rules against Florida prosecuting two former America West pilots.
August 6, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A federal judge has ruled that Florida cannot prosecute two former America West Airlines pilots fired for operating an aircraft under the influence of alcohol. The pilot...

US Airways to resume Washington services.
August 6, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD US Airways has announced plans to resume its services to and from Reagan Washington National Airport. On 5 October 2003, the carrier will resume a daily nonstop service...

Midway Airport experiences chronic delays.
August 6, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Chicago's Midway Airport, reportedly known for its short waiting lines and hassle-free parking, is experiencing chronic delays due to new security procedures. The delays...

Delta Air Lines to assist passengers affected by suspension of two programmes.
August 6, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Delta Air Lines will assist passengers affected by the suspension of the Transit Without Visa (TWOV) and International-to-International programmes. The US government has...

SITA to acquire Eland Technologies.
August 6, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Air transport applications provider SITA Information Network Computing has entered into an agreement to purchase Eland Technologies, a travel industry solutions provider. ...

ExpressJet completes private placement of convertible notes.
August 6, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD ExpressJet has reportedly completed the private placement of USD125m of 4.25% convertible notes due 2003. The company - which announced the private placement on 28 July...

Swedish airlines fail to follow Schengen Agreement.
August 6, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Police in Sweden have called on Swedish airlines to stop breaking rules on passport-free travel in the Schengen area. According to a National Police Board spokesperson,...

AMR cancels plans to issue new debt.
August 6, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The parent company of American Airlines, AMR Corp, has cancelled plans to raise USD250m by issuing new debt. The company announced the debt offering on Monday morning (4...

INDUSTRY BRIEFS.
August 6, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD America West Airlines is offering specially reduced fares for travel during the autumn. Prices start at USD29 each way and coast-to-coast fares are offered at USD99 each way....

NEW SERVICES.
August 6, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD From 20 September 2003, Delta Connection will begin offering a daily nonstop jet service between Flint, Mich. and Atlanta Hartsfield International Airport. The new service will...

MAS flights delayed at KLIA following computer fault.
August 6, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD About 20 flights were delayed at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) in Malaysia yesterday (5 August) after a fault developed in Malaysia Airlines' (MAS) reservation and...

KLM cancels plans for Baghdad service.
August 6, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has cancelled its plans to operate commercial services to Baghdad, Iraq. According to the airline, US authorities in Iraq have told KLM that...

Hong Kong announces plans to privatise its Airport Authority.
August 7, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Hong Kong has announced plans to privatise its Airport Authority in order to raise cash and reduce huge budget deficits for the government. Officials are expected to...

Expansion project launched at Palembang airport.
August 7, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD An expansion project at Palembang airport in South Sumatra, Indonesia, was launched earlier this week. The project has been designed to improve facilities at the aging...

Latin American airlines sign marketing alliance with Mobility Electronics.
August 7, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Latin American airlines Aeromexico and LanChile have announced marketing alliances with portable computing solutions company, Mobility Electronics Inc. Under the...

King cobra seized at Iowa's Des Moines airport.
August 7, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD On Monday evening (4 August) police at Iowa's Des Moines International Airport confiscated a 16-foot king cobra. The snake, known as "Notorious", was detained at the...

European Commission seeks details of Greece's plan for Olympic Airways.
August 7, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The European Commission has insisted that Greece reveal its plans to help ailing national airline Olympic Airways. Greece is allegedly planning to create a slimmed-down...

IAM union files lawsuit against Northwest Airlines.
August 7, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) has reportedly filed a lawsuit against Northwest Airlines. The lawsuit calls for the airline to pay...

FBI releases warning on items possibly used by terrorists.
August 7, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The FBI has issued a warning about dozens of everyday items that can be used to conceal knives or other weapons which may be used by terrorists to hijack aircraft. The FBI...

Chicago expansion plan approved by governor.
August 7, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Gov. Rod Blagojevich has reportedly signed a bill approving a USD6.6bn expansion of Chicago's O'Hare International Airport. The expansion plan is expected to add runways, a...

Passengers injured by turbulence during Lufthansa flight.
August 7, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A number of passengers on a flight operated by German carrier Lufthansa were injured when the aircraft encountered turbulence. The flight had departed from Frankfurt,...

Lufthansa not interested in purchasing Swiss stake - report.
August 7, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD German carrier Lufthansa has revealed that it currently not interested in purchasing a stake in Swiss International Air Lines. According to the German newspaper...

Nortel supplies IP network to airport in Israel.
August 7, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Communications and information exchange company Nortel Networks has supplied a Meridian 1 PBX-enabled network to Ben Gurion International Airport in Israel. The...

Northwest Airlines makes improvements to Airbus A330 fleet.
August 7, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Northwest Airlines has announced a number of improvements to its fleet of Airbus A330 aircraft. The airline's A330-300 twin-engine jets will now offer transatlantic coach...

NEW SERVICES.
August 7, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD On 1 November 2003, American Airlines will launch a new service between Dallas/Fort Worth and Buenos Aires, Argentina. The airline will operate southbound flights from DFW on...

INDUSTRY BRIEFS.
August 7, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Delta Air Lines has introduced a new fare sale for travel to the Caribbean. The special fares must be purchased by 15 August 2003, with travel available on both Delta and Delta...

British Airways Concorde makes unscheduled stop due to heat.
August 7, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A British Airways Concorde was forced to make an unscheduled stop in Canada due to soaring temperatures in the UK yesterday (6 August). The aircraft - travelling from...

Virgin Atlantic Airways to accept British Airways vouchers.
August 7, 2003... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Virgin Atlantic Airways has reportedly offered to assist passengers affected by strikes by British Airways staff last month. British Airways is providing the affected...