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Japan's ANA to resume Dreamliner flights Sunday

Agence France-PresseMay 23, 2013 17:01
Japan's All Nippon Airways (ANA) on Thursday said it would put its Dreamliner fleet back into service this weekend, several days ahead of schedule. ANA, the single biggest operator of Boeing's flagship 787, plans to use the high-tech planes for two domestic flights from Chitose airport in Hokkaido to Haneda in Tokyo, earlier than its original plan for June 1. "Modifications for all 787s have been implemented and ANA has undertaken its own additional testing," ANA president and CEO Osamu Shinobe said in a statement.

China clears Boeing 787s for nation's airlines

Agence France-PresseMay 23, 2013 16:46
Chinese regulators have approved the Boeing 787 to fly in the country, Boeing said Thursday, a move that opens up a large potential market to the US aerospace giant. "I can confirm that the Civil Aviation Administration of China has granted type certification for the 787 Dreamliner," a Boeing spokesman said in an email. Chinese airlines have yet to take delivery of the high-tech 787, which last month was cleared to return to service after all 50 in use were grounded worldwide in mid-January following two overheated battery incidents.

Japan's ANA to resume Dreamliner flights Sunday

Agence France-PresseMay 23, 2013 16:45
Japan's All Nippon Airways (ANA) on Thursday said it would put its Dreamliner fleet back into service this weekend, several days ahead of schedule. ANA, the single biggest operator of Boeing's flagship 787, plans to use the high-tech planes for two domestic flights from Chitose airport in Hokkaido to Haneda in Tokyo, earlier than its original plan for June 1. "Modifications for all 787s have been implemented and ANA has undertaken its own additional testing," ANA president and CEO Osamu Shinobe said in a statement.

Airline with in-flight bar and Swarovki crystals named best in world

Agence France-PresseMay 23, 2013 12:49
Virgin Atlantic, with its in-flight bar, designer-clad flight attendants and leather seats, has emerged as the favorite long-haul airline among readers of a luxury travel magazine published by The Daily Telegraph. Announced this week out of London, the carrier helmed by splashy billionaire entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson snagged the lofty title from runners-up British Airways, Emirates, Qantas and Singapore Airlines at the Ultratravel 100 awards 2013.

Airline with in-flight bar and Swarovki crystals named best in world

Agence France-PresseMay 23, 2013 12:45
Virgin Atlantic, with its in-flight bar, designer-clad flight attendants and leather seats, has emerged as the favorite long-haul airline among readers of a luxury travel magazine published by The Daily Telegraph. Announced this week out of London, the carrier helmed by splashy billionaire entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson snagged the lofty title from runners-up British Airways, Emirates, Qantas and Singapore Airlines at the Ultratravel 100 awards 2013.

United's Boeing 787s back in skies

Agence France-PresseMay 21, 2013 07:00
United Airlines resumed Boeing 787 Dreamliner flights Monday after the advanced plane was globally grounded four months ago due to overheated battery incidents. United, the only US carrier that owns the high-tech jetliner, relaunched 787 passenger service with a flight from the airline's hub in Houston, Texas, to Chicago, where Boeing is based, United said in a statement. The biggest US airline, owner of six 787s, also announced it expected to take delivery of two more Dreamliners in the second half of 2013.

United's Boeing 787s back in skies

Agence France-PresseMay 21, 2013 06:47
United Airlines resumed Boeing 787 Dreamliner flights Monday after the advanced plane was globally grounded four months ago due to overheated battery incidents. United, the only US carrier that owns the high-tech jetliner, relaunched 787 passenger service with a flight from the airline's hub in Houston, Texas, to Chicago, where Boeing is based, United said in a statement. The biggest US airline, owner of six 787s, also announced it expected to take delivery of two more Dreamliners in the second half of 2013.

United's Boeing 787s back in skies

Agence France-PresseMay 20, 2013 21:31
United Airlines resumed Boeing 787 Dreamliner flights Monday after the advanced plane was globally grounded four months ago due to overheated battery incidents. United, the only US carrier that owns the high-tech jetliner, relaunched 787 passenger service with a flight from the airline's hub in Houston, Texas, to Chicago, where Boeing is based, United said in a statement. The biggest US airline, owner of six 787s, also announced it expected to take delivery of two more Dreamliners in the second half of 2013.

Croatia Airlines pilots end seven-day strike

Agence France-PresseMay 20, 2013 12:02
Croatia Airlines pilots on Monday ended a seven-day strike but cabin crew continued the walkout that the loss-making company said had cost it hundreds of thousands of euros (more than $1 million). "Croatia Airlines management and pilots' union today reached a deal according to which pilots will immediately cease the strike and continue talks on new contracts," an airline spokesman told AFP. "Direct financial damages (from the strike) are estimated at up to 6.5 million kunas (859,000 euros, $1.1 million)," spokesman Davor Janusic said.

Croatia Airlines reveals cost of strike

Agence France-PresseMay 20, 2013 06:45
A strike by pilots and cabin crew at Croatia Airlines continued for a seventh day on Monday, and the loss-making company said that the dispute had cost it hundreds of thousands of euros (more than $1 million). "Direct financial damages (from the strike) are estimated at up to 6.5 million kunas (859,000 euros, $1.1 million) and unions' action continues," a Croatia Airlines spokesman told AFP. Since the strike began on May 14, about one third of Croatia Airlines flights -- about 20 -- had to be cancelled every day, spokesman Davor Janusic added.
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