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Southwest Airlines Unveils A High-Flying Tribute To The State Of Colorado With Dedication Of Colorado One
Southwest
Airlines (NYSE: LUV) today is taking its "LUV" for the state of
Colorado to new heights by unveiling Colorado One, a Boeing 737-700 emblazoned
with an artist's rendition of the Colorado state flag! Southwest unveiled the
newest specialty aircraft in the carrier's fleet at a ceremony this morning at
Denver International Airport (DIA) with more than 500 local Employees and
community leaders, along with Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper, Denver Mayor
Michael B. Hancock, and Manager of Aviation for Denver International Airport,
Kim Day.
"There
is no question about it—Southwest Airlines LUVs Colorado!" said Gary
Kelly, Southwest Airlines Chairman, President, and CEO. "Denver is our
fifth largest city and has been the fastest growing city in our history, thanks
in large part to our Front Range Customers and our hard-working Colorado-based
Employees. What better way to thank them than by dedicating an aircraft in
their honor!"
"Colorado
One showcases the tremendous partnership our State continues to have with
Southwest Airlines," said Governor Hickenlooper. "It is a testament
to the quality of service and dedication Southwest has provided Colorado for
the past six years."
This
morning's ceremony included attendees waiving Colorado flags, enjoying
locally-made granola snacks, and cheering as Kelly, Governor Hickenlooper, Mayor
Hancock, and Day closed the event by christening the aircraft amid fan-fare.
"Southwest
Airlines is an invaluable partner, and the City of Denver is thrilled to share
in their Employee celebration," said Hancock. "In addition to growing
its business in Denver, the airline Employees have brought Denver an ice rink,
an outdoor lounge, and a basketball court in Skyline Park for residents and
visitors to enjoy. I truly want to thank Southwest Employees for your
partnership and commitment to making Denver a world-class city where everyone
matters. We certainly can feel the LUV."
"This
day is a source of pride for all of us at Denver International Airport,"
said Day. "Southwest Airlines has been a great partner to DIA and to the
City, and we have marveled as they were able to grow their business in Denver
even when the economy took a downturn. We stand together with the Employees of
Southwest Airlines as we celebrate their accomplishments and solidify our
continued commitment to face our futures together."
In celebration
of Colorado One, Southwest today launched a special three-day fare sale
with fares as low as $49* one-way between Denver and select destinations
nationwide (see fare rules below). These low fares are available for purchase
only at southwest.com or swabiz.com today through Aug. 24, 2012, 11:59
p.m. PT for travel Sept. 5 through Nov. 13, 2012. Some blackout dates apply.
See fare rules below for more details.
Further
demonstrating Southwest's dedication to the Denver community, more than 200
Southwest Employees, Denver Parks & Recreation employees, and Community
Members teamed up to show a strong commitment to the environment and passion
for volunteering by mulching trees, painting tables and benches, and picking up
trash at Denver's historic Commons Park. The airline's Employees proudly make a
positive differencethrough volunteering in the communities where they work and
live.
Southwest
Airlines began service to Denver on Jan. 3, 2006, with 13 daily nonstop
departures to three destinations. The airline currently operates 168 daily
nonstop flights to 54 destinations from Denver. Southwest also is actively
engaged in the community through sponsorships of the Downtown Denver
Partnership, the Denver Nuggets, Red Rocks Amphitheater, Denver's Road Home,
the Mile High Pedicab Company, and many more local organizations. To learn more
about Southwest's dedication to Denver, visit: southwest.com/denver.
Colorado One joins 12 other 737s in the
Southwest fleet that carry a unique paint scheme: Arizona One, California
One, Florida One, Illinois One, Lone Star One (Texas), Maryland One,
Nevada One, New Mexico One, three Shamu aircraft (SeaWorld), and Triple
Crown One (unveiled in 1997, recognizing five years of Southwest's top
rankings for ontime performance, baggage handling, and Customer satisfaction).
Denver
International Airport is Southwest's fifth largest operation in terms of daily
departures and employs more than 700 people in Denver. The airline previously
announced the opening of new Denver Pilot and Flight Attendant Bases in October
2012.
SOUTHWEST
terça-feira, 21 de agosto de 2012
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Air Berlin to sell eight aircraft to reduce debt
Air Berlin
(AB) will sell eight narrowbody aircraft to increase its core capital, enhance
liquidity reserves and reduce debt by €300 million ($369.2 million) by year
end, it said Wednesday.
The carrier
expects to improve its full-year target from €200 million to €230 million in
savings from its cost-cutting Shape & Size program
By the end
of June, AB reduced its fleet to 152 from 165 in the year-ago period. By year
end, its fleet will be reduced to 144 aircraft.
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MALDIVIAN TO START NEW ROUTES IN NOVEMBER 2012
United Airlines' First 787 Takes Flight
CHICAGO, Aug. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines' first 787
Dreamliner has completed its first production flight as Boeing makes final
preparations for delivering it to United at the end of September. The aircraft
took off from Boeing's Paine Field in Everett, Wash., on Sunday. Boeing pilots
flew the 787 around the Seattle area for more than three hours as part of planned
tests of the aircraft's controls and systems.
During the flight, crew members examined the 787's onboard systems at high
and medium altitudes. They also checked backup and safety elements, including
cabin pressurization, avionics, navigation and communications systems.
Sunday's flight was part of a series of work that Boeing performs after
each 787 comes out of its paint hangar and before airlines take delivery of the
planes. The work also includes fueling, systems tests, engine runs and taxi
tests.
Photos from the production flight are available for
download in the media center on unitedcontinentalholdings.com under "First 787 Production Flight."
domingo, 19 de agosto de 2012
sábado, 18 de agosto de 2012
sexta-feira, 17 de agosto de 2012
Ethiopian Takes Delivery of 1st Dreamliner
Seattle, Washington, August 14 - Ethiopian Airlines today took delivery of its 1st Boeing 787-800 ETHIOPIAN
Embraer Delivers First AEW&C Aircraft to India
São Paulo, August 16, 2012 – Embraer Defense
and Security today delivered the first EMB 145 Airborne Early Warning and
Control (AEW&C) class of aircraft to the Government of India, in a ceremony
held at Embraer’s headquarters in São José dos Campos, Brazil. The delivery
follows successful completion of ground and flight tests of the aircraft which
met operational targets established by both Embraer and Centre for Airborne
Systems (CABS) of Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO). Later
on the aircraft will be delivered to the Indian Air Force after integration of
missions systems of DRDO by CABS in India.
“The collaboration with DRDO in such a complex program strengthens the ties between Brazil and India”, said Luiz Carlos Aguiar, President & CEO of Embraer Defense and Security. “We are very proud to meet the expectations of our clients in providing CABS, DRDO with this platform.”
“This EMB 145 AEW&C features major capabilities such as in-flight refueling system, significant increase in electric and cooling capacity and a comprehensive set of structural changes to which will allow the installation of the advanced mission systems that have been developed by India’s CABS (Centre for Air Borne Systems) along with its work centers of DRDO”, said Dr. Elangovan, Chief Controller R&D (Avionics & Aero) of DRDO.
“The success of this programme is the symbol of cooperation between India and Brazil”, said Dr. Christopher Programme Director AEW&C and Director CABS. “The airborne Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) designed and developed by CABS, is now flying on top of this modified Embraer aircraft is one example of such cooperation. CABS, DRDO will integrate all other mission systems in India and deliver it to Indian Air Force”.
Remaining AEW&C aircraft are due to be delivered to the Indian Air Force as part of a contract signed in 2008 that includes a comprehensive package for training, technical support, spare parts, and ground support equipment. These aircraft, upon entry-into-service, will join four Embraer Legacy 600 jets – currently operated by the Indian Air Force (IAF) for the transportation of Indian government officials and foreign dignitaries – and a fifth Embraer Legacy 600 which belongs to the Border Security Force (BSF), under India’s Home Ministry.
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“The collaboration with DRDO in such a complex program strengthens the ties between Brazil and India”, said Luiz Carlos Aguiar, President & CEO of Embraer Defense and Security. “We are very proud to meet the expectations of our clients in providing CABS, DRDO with this platform.”
“This EMB 145 AEW&C features major capabilities such as in-flight refueling system, significant increase in electric and cooling capacity and a comprehensive set of structural changes to which will allow the installation of the advanced mission systems that have been developed by India’s CABS (Centre for Air Borne Systems) along with its work centers of DRDO”, said Dr. Elangovan, Chief Controller R&D (Avionics & Aero) of DRDO.
“The success of this programme is the symbol of cooperation between India and Brazil”, said Dr. Christopher Programme Director AEW&C and Director CABS. “The airborne Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) designed and developed by CABS, is now flying on top of this modified Embraer aircraft is one example of such cooperation. CABS, DRDO will integrate all other mission systems in India and deliver it to Indian Air Force”.
Remaining AEW&C aircraft are due to be delivered to the Indian Air Force as part of a contract signed in 2008 that includes a comprehensive package for training, technical support, spare parts, and ground support equipment. These aircraft, upon entry-into-service, will join four Embraer Legacy 600 jets – currently operated by the Indian Air Force (IAF) for the transportation of Indian government officials and foreign dignitaries – and a fifth Embraer Legacy 600 which belongs to the Border Security Force (BSF), under India’s Home Ministry.
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quinta-feira, 16 de agosto de 2012
quarta-feira, 15 de agosto de 2012
Boeing Celebrates Delivery of Ethiopian Airlines' First 787
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First
Africa-based operator receives the Dreamliner
SEATTLE,
Aug. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing (NYSE: BA) and Ethiopian Airlines
celebrated today the delivery of the airline's first 787 Dreamliner.
"Today
begins the first day in a new era of flying for our passengers and brings us
even closer to our vision for the future, Vision 2025," said Tewolde
GebreMariam, CEO of Ethiopian Airlines. "We are pleased to be the first
airline in the world outside Japan to receive this technologically advanced
aircraft. We have been waiting for this airplane and now that we officially
have it and will show it to the world, I can say with pride, it was worth the
wait. This airplane is going to move Ethiopian Airlines to the forefront of
aviation leadership around the globe."
The 787
Dreamliner is composed of light-weight composites and features numerous
system, engine and aerodynamic advancements making it more efficient to
operate compared with its competition. It is the first mid-sized airplane
capable of flying long-range routes, enabling airlines to open new, non-stop
routes preferred by passengers.
"Today
marks not just another milestone for Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines, but a new
beginning in our 65-year partnership," said Van Rex Gallard, vice
president of Sales for Africa, Latin America, & Caribbean, Boeing
Commercial Airplanes. "Ethiopian Airlines continues to show their strong
leadership in African aviation and their growing presence around the globe.
Being the first in Africa and one of the first in the world further confirms
their position globally."
After
taking delivery, Ethiopian will fly its Dreamliner to Washington D.C. where the
aircraft will be on display and is expected to be visited by VIP guests and
media.
The
aircraft will then make its inaugural trip to Africa with its first revenue
flight from Dulles International Airport to Bole Addis Ababa International
Airport.
Ethiopian
Airways has nine more 787 Dreamliners remaining on order. The airline was the
first African airline to operate the 777-200LR, the first to order the Boeing
787 Dreamliner, and the first to order the 777 Freighter. Ethiopian Airlines
currently operates an all-Boeing fleet of 737, 757, 767 and 777, and now 787
airplanes in passenger service and a 757, MD11 and 747 in cargo operations.
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