Continental recalling furloughed pilots

Richard — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 07:15:19 +0000

United States

Continental Airlines Inc. is recalling 132 pilots who were furloughed in 2008, saying it needs them to offset retirements and handle an increase in international flying.

Continental spokeswoman Julie King said the additional pilots would cover the company's needs over the next 18 months.

BA pax tried to halt 777 take-off after taxiing error

hardcore — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:56:47 +0000

Two passengers attempted to stop a British Airways Boeing 777-200 from taking off from a Caribbean airport last September, after realising the crew had lined up at the wrong runway intersection, but were too late to prevent the departure.

The pilots of the twin-jet, bound for Antigua, had intended to depart from the southwestern end of runway 07 - the 'A' intersection - at St Kitts' Bradshaw International Airport.

Failure to extend runway will cost jobs!

Richard — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:38:33 +0000

Ireland

THE LOW-COST airline arrived at George Best Belfast City Airport in a flurry in 2007 proclaiming “Ulster says ‘No’ to high fares” and promising to “end the high fare stranglehold imposed”, Ryanair claimed, by some its competitors.

Green fuels still faces problems

Richard — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:39:24 +0000

The alternative aviation fuel industry continues to conduct flight tests to validate the use of new jet-fuel blends. At the end of April, United Airlines became the first U.S. commercial carrier to fly using a certified synthetic-fuel blend that received ASTM approval last year.

Emirates recruiting cabin crew in Malta

Karen — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 01:49:10 +0000

Malta

Emirates is again recruiting local cabin crew and will hold an open day on Sunday.
The event kicks off at 9 a.m. at the Corinthia San Ġorġ in St George’s Bay, St Julians, and may last for most of the day, depending on the demand.

The open day includes a presentation by Emirates’ recruitment officers, followed by interviews. Successful candidates will be invited to attend a selection interview during the course of the week.

Qatar hiring cabin crew

Karen — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 01:47:29 +0000

Cabin Crew Recruitment Campaigns To Take Place Soon In The Following Destinations.

You are most welcome to attend our Open day/ CV Submission Recruitment Campaign in all destinations without any invitation letter.

Please note that all expenses incurred by you to attend any recruitment campaign will not be the responsibility of Qatar Airways.

Short listed candidates will be required to attend further interview processes over the next two or three days.

Low-cost Thai operator to start up in 1st Quarter 2010

Richard — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:42:30 +0000

Thailand

Thai Tiger Airways is to begin operations in March 2011, and not January as reported earlier (see news), Piyasvasti Amranand, THAI Airways president, announced. The new low-cost carrier is a collaboration between THAI Airways and Tiger Airways.

JAL to Cut 16,000 Jobs

Richard — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 04:38:51 +0000

Japan

Japan Airlines has decided to cut jobs and close 49 unprofitable domestic and international routes.

As part of its restructuring process, the company will slash 16,000 jobs while concentrating on pushing more passengers through its Narita International Airport and Haneda Airport slots.

Simulator Training Failures tied to Airline Accidents

Richard — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:33:10 +0000

United States

Flaws in flight simulator training helped trigger some of the worst airline accidents in the past decade, according to a USA TODAY analysis of federal accident records.

JAL considers the low-cost option

Richard — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:17:05 +0000

Japan

Japan Airlines (JAL) is considering starting a low-cost carrier, and has roped in fellow Oneworld carrier Qantas Airways in its study."We have been studying what they are doing with Jetstar [Qantas' low-cost subsidiary]," says a JAL spokeswoman.

"With the deregulation of the Japanese aviation industry, we are looking at ways to stay above the competition and starting a low-cost carrier could be one of those ways."The spokeswoman cautions, however, that there is no concrete plan or timeline yet to launch a low-cost airline.