Zurich convicts ATC for self reporting mistake

The Zurich High Court, convicted and fined an Air Traffic Controller for self-reporting a pretty serious 'near-miss' - one which the subsequent investigation report had given "no grounds" for the taking of any disciplinary action against the air traffic controller. (linkedin.com) 更多...

First all female crew from Windhoek to Frankfurt for Air Namibia

Namibia's ambassador to Germany, Andreas Guibeb, posted the feat on his Facebook page on Friday when he joined other Namibians in congratulating the women for their hard work. The crew consisted of Captain Cornerlia Hahn, the airline's first female captain for the Airbus A330. The first officers were Carol Hein and Eunice de Groot. (www.namibian.com.na) 更多...

Airbus Helicopters to establish base in Hungary

Airbus Helicopters, the France-based helicopter manufacturing division of Airbus, will establish a plant in Hungary to manufacture parts for helicopters, national news agency MTI reported late Monday, following hard on news earlier in the day of the Ministry of Defenseʼs order for 16 Airbus H225M helicopters. (bbj.hu) 更多...

Hungary buys 16 multifunctional Airbus helicopters

The Hungarian Ministry of Defense has ordered 16 Airbus H225M multifunctional helicopters with weapons systems, the Chinese Xinhua News Agency (xinhuanet.com) reported, citing a statement from the Ministry of Defense. (bbj.hu) 更多...

RAF A400M Atlas aircraft conducts first beach landing trials (video)

The British Royal Air Force’s (RAF) A400M Atlas aircraft has carried out beach landing trials on Pembrey Sands beach in southern Wales. The trials were conducted for the first time and involved 206 Squadron members and engineers front-line squadron LXX based at RAF Brize Norton. During the trials, the Airbus-built turboprop military transport aircraft performed take-off, landing and taxiing manoeuvres. The test proved the aircraft’s tactical capabilities on a range of surfaces, including natural… (www.airlive.net) 更多...

Thief Caught on Camera Stealing More Than £7,200 in Hard Cash at an Airport Security Check

A opportunistic thief has been caught on camera stealing more than £7,200 in hard cash at an airport security check – despite being just inches away from his vicitm. (www.aviationrepublic.com) 更多...

Les meilleurs sièges d'avion à l'encan.

Quelques jours avant le départ prévu pour votre prochain voyage, vous avez peut-être reçu un courriel sibyllin de votre compagnie aérienne: «Misez maintenant et vous pourriez obtenir un surclassement!» Mais qu'est-ce que cela veut dire exactement? En effet, parmi les manières de se faire surclasser en avion (parfois impénétrables pour le commun des mortels), on compte celle des enchères. Certaines compagnies aériennes - dont Air Canada, Lufthansa et Swiss, pour ne nommer que celles-ci - ont… (www.lapresse.ca) 更多...