• Bombardier net down, optimistic on aircraft programmes
• Welcome to Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation (CAPA)
• Saudi Arabian Airlines to increase international services; Middle East shares remain stable
• Continental RASM continues rise; Republic Airways best value US carrier; JetBlue up
• Reserve Bank enables banks to restructure aviation loans; Kingfisher seeks to raise USD350m
• TUI Travel rises on acquisition speculation; new British Airways strike 'an option'
• BAA successfully places Class B bond; Moscow Vnukovo increases airline charges
• Ryanair overtakes Iberia as largest carrier in Spain, opens Barcelona base
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• Ryanair starts Barcelona base to take on Vueling; Iberia dominant only in Madrid; airberlin still rules in Palma
• New routes launched during the last week (Tuesday 24 August – Tuesday 31 August):
• Syrian market growing rapidly; Syrianair operates 40 routes but foreign carriers have over 80% of international market
• Indonesia’s Mandala goes international to Singapore, Hong Kong and Macau; fleet of eight A320s to become 38 by 2014
• WestJet resumes growth as international network grows; Calgary being caught by Toronto as biggest base
• Dresden airport turns 75 as flights to London return and easyJet arrive; traffic growth above German average in 2010
• Italy’s airports finally recovering after 2008-09 downturn; Bologna leads way thanks to Ryanair’s expanding network
• Indian domestic market up over 20% in 2010 Q2; Qatar Airways latest airline to expand international services
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• Airport Technology: News LA Airport Deploys New Body Scanners 30 July 2010 IATA Reports Strong Global Traffic, but Europe Lags Behind 30 July 2010 Scottish Airport Completes Upgrade 30 July 2010 Hawaiian Airport to Receive New Body Scanner 29 July 2010 Taiwan …full story

• UFIS Powers Top Five Performing Airports
• COMSOFT to Demonstrate Latest Quadrant Product Updates at ATC Global 2010
• Experts Call for Broader Approach to Airport Security
• Precision Applications' Latest Veristore System Records 128 Audio and Six Radar Channels
• Precision Applications to Demonstrate Veristore Recording Solutions at ATC Global 2010
• New SITA Check-In Kiosks to Handle 30% of Passenger Throughput at Stuttgart Airport
• Egis Avia Supports Consortium for Definition and Implementation of Green Procedures for Rotorcraft
• Meet SIMCORE's Airport Capacity Planning Specialist at Passenger Terminal Expo 2010
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• Boyd: Hot Flash - Monday, October 19, 2009 Ghost Fleets & Ghost Markets Western ghost towns are fascinating. Some, at one time, were among the largest cities in the state. They had banks, schools, even opera houses. Vibrant communities, they were. And then they died. Gone. Empty. Nobody home. They Look …full story

• Southwest Airlines said Thursday that it was preparing a bid, valued at a minimum of $113.6 million, for its low-fare rival Frontier Airlines, which sought bankruptcy protection in April 2008.
• The Southwest bid potentially tops a $108.8 million offer for Frontier made by Republic Airways in late June, and which was given tentative court approval on July 13. Frontier confirmed that it had been notified of Southwest%u2019s initial, non-binding bid.
• Under that plan, Frontier, which is based in Denver, was set to become a subsidiary of Republic, an airline holding company that owns Chautauqua Airlines, Republic Airlines and Shuttle America. …full story

• Southwest Airlines said Thursday that it was preparing a bid, valued at a minimum of $113.6 million, for its low-fare rival Frontier Airlines, which sought bankruptcy protection in April 2008.
• The Southwest bid potentially tops a $108.8 million offer for Frontier made by Republic Airways in late June, and which was given tentative court approval on July 13. Frontier confirmed that it had been notified of Southwest%u2019s initial, non-binding bid.
• Under that plan, Frontier, which is based in Denver, was set to become a subsidiary of Republic, an airline holding company that owns Chautauqua Airlines, Republic Airlines and Shuttle America. …full story

• There must be political reincarnation. Dan Quayle is back. And he looks just like Joe Biden. It's Gaffe City with our new Veep.rnrnThe classic, of course, was when Biden urged some guy in a wheelchair at a political rally to stand up and take a bow. Later, during the campaign debate he proudly stated he regularly talks to the common folk at some local home town cafe. A cafe that'd been closed for years. rnrnThe latest is the Veep's advice last week on national television, urging people to avoid airline travel for fear of getting swine flu. It was yet another example of how really oblivious this administration is to aviation, how it works, and the enormous value it has to the national economy. rnrn …full story

• 04/27/2009 - In an effort to contain the spread of the new swine flu, the U.S. is doing "passive" surveillance at airports and other entry points. "That means that they're looking for people ... and asking about, are you sick, have you been sick, and the like; and if so, then they can be referred over for further examination," said Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano at a press conference. Other countries are taking a high-tech approach, reports the Globe and Mail, using thermal cameras to scan passengers for signs of fever. rnrn"Singapore, Thailand, Japan, Indonesia, South Korea and the Philippines dusted off thermal scanners used during the 2003 SARS crisis and were checking for signs of fever among passengers arriving at airports from North America," writes Ray Lilley of the Associated Press in an article appearing in the Globe and Mail.rnrn …full story

• Airports are riddled with germs and sickly folk that have no business being in public, right? In most instances you can get away from them, but if they’re on your flight, the risk of getting sick increases ten fold. Or something like that. If Belgium’s Biorics’ latest project gets off the ground then we may never have to worry about flying with sick people ever again. …full story

• Only a few times in a generation does a technology emerge that has the potential of changing the world’s economy. For centuries, man has sought to find more cost-effective ways of transporting goods over vast distances. Successful examples of this include the Roman road network, the Panama & Suez canals, the Trans-continental Railroad, and the US Freeway System.rnrnThere is a direct correlation between a nation’s transportation & communications infrastructure and their standard of living. Where developing nations once could not afford to ‘catch up’ with First World nations’ complex telecommunication systems, they are suddenly able to leapfrog ‘landline’ technology with the creation of wireless networks. Many people in these countries who have never had telephones in their home are currently conducting global business with cell phones and on the Internet.rnrnA transportation breakthrough comparable to the wireless revolution does not yet exist. Ohio Airships feels that it holds the key to such a transportation revolution with the inception of Dynalifter “Roadless Trucking” systems.rnrn …full story

• Analysis of monthly passenger traffic data as published by the airports themselves reveals that in 2008 San Francisco replaced Orlando in 10th place among America’s busiest passenger airports. It achieved 4.5% growth last year while Orlando’s traffic fell by 2.3%. Only seven of the top 20 airports reported passenger growth for the year as a whole while none reported growth in November and only Charlotte reported growth in October.rnrn …full story

• Qantas slashes full-year forecast as it reduces fleet, workforce
• United, flight attendants exchange opening proposals
• Qantas, MAS end maintenance joint venture discussions
• AA begins fleet renewal with two 737-800s
• Pilots cited in Emirates tail strike 'accident'
• Turkish plans significant capital increase
• El Al eyes Montenegro Airlines
• Qantas 737 suffers altimeter fault similar to doomed THY aircraft
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• T2A is being built alongside the operational Terminals 1 and 3 in one of the world’s busiest airports. Firstco have accrued many years of experience at Heathrow and Gatwick and have gained an excellent knowledge of the airport environment, logistics and systems. Firstco are using all this experience in working alongside the master systems integrator (MSI) to deliver systems engineering design solutions.rnrnThe new Heathrow East Terminal is being built in the Central Terminal Area of Heathrow Airport with the intention of replacing the ageing Terminal 2 and Queens Building by 2014. It will have a transparent façade which will allow passengers to have direct views to the airfield enhancing the passenger experience and the natural way-finding in the airport. Current plans for the building include reducing its carbon emissions by 40% compared to Terminals 1 and 2. rnrn …full story

• In the first two parts in a series of features highlighting the phenomenal growth of the Middle Eastern aviation sector we explored the respective potential of projects in Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia. In many ways such developments were trying to emulate the success of Dubai, which, with its record-breaking skyscrapers, lush hotels and rapidly expanding transport infrastructure, epitomises the towering aspirations of the region.rnrnOf all the airports in the Middle East, Dubai International Airport has led the way in terms of passenger figures and international stature. rn …full story

• Call it a remarkable coincidence but an Air New Zealand ad that popped up in the middle of a story about Qantas’ woes shows just how cut-throat the aviation business is.rnrn“If you’re a Qantas frequent flyer, here’s a simple trick you’ll like,” declared the ad, which appeared today between paragraphs of the New Zealand Herald online story “Qantas profit forecast slashed, 1500 face axe.”rnrnIt continued: “Switch over to Air New Zealand and, like magic, we’ll welcome you aboard by matching your status free for a year. Easy!”rn …full story

• Auckland Airport is willing to spend up to $150 million chasing new investment opportunities, including buying stakes in other airports.rnrnAt an investor presentation today the airport’s senior management laid out a growth strategy involving increased focus on improving operational performance and scaling back capital expenditure to fit with the current economic climate.rnrn …full story

• The aviation business has a new appearance. The most obvious and serious factor that has reshaped the industry’s processes is the security screening requirements mandated after the 9/11 tragedies. But the long-term impacts of airline deregulation may have an even bigger impact on the travel environment. rnrnAs airlines face continued financial challenges, they increasingly look to airport owners and their consultants to help maximize the use of existing gates and related terminal facilities, streamline the check-in process, facilitate passenger movement from airport curb to boarding gate and create an overall rewarding travel experience for passengers. rnrn …full story