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Bolivia’s Aerosur Ceases Operations

Ronal — Fri, 04 May 2012 10:47:10 +0000

The new route was a result of the successful bilateral discussions between the governments of Kuwait and Iraq over the last few months, particularly the official visit by H.H. The Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Sabah to the Arab Summit in Baghdad earlier this month, and an official visit by H.E. the Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri Al-Maliki to Kuwait last month. The Sochi-Chisinau and Chisinau-Frankfurt flight schedule will make it possible for Air Moldova to offer a favourable service to the passengers from the Russian Federation using Sochi-Frankfurt flight via Chisinau with a short stay in the Chisinau International Airport. One-way Sochi-Frankfurt ticket price with transit via Chisinau will make 95 Euros with all charges included. At the same time, buying a ticket to Frankfurt under the Air&Rail program, passengers will receive a free trip by train across Germany. Bolivia’s Minister of Public Works, Vladimir Sanchez, confirmed on Bolivian TV that the airline had ceased operations. He denied reports that the Bolivian government had forced the grounding. Sanchez confirmed that Aerosur’s tax debt amounted to 1.34 billion Bolivianos (US$ 142 million), although Aerosur had disputed the amount in previous occasions in local courts, where the case remains open. This has so far prevented the government from impounding Aerosur accounts or goods. The actual debt, including interest, fines and debt with banks and providers, could vastly exceed this amount.

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Bolivia’s Aerosur Ceases Operations

Qatar Airways cuts air fares by up to 25%

Ronal — Fri, 04 May 2012 10:47:07 +0000

Qatar Airways Partners With Thales For Opening Of New Technical Centre In Doha. Abu Dhabi-Based Indian National Becomes Latest Winner In Qatar Duty Free Millionaire Draw. Qatar Airways Announces Fabulous 3-Day Global Sale. Qatar Airways CEO Highlights Strong Ties And Business Opportunities Between Canada And The State Of Qatar. Qatar Airways operates services across Africa, Central Asia, Europe, Far East, South Asia, Middle East, North America, South America and Oceania, and was named Airline of the Year 2011 at the Skytrax World Airline Awards. The opening night of the summit at the Katara amphitheatre in Doha will feature renowned speakers from the Arab world and beyond. It is a non-profit organisation devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading. Started as a four-day annual conference in California 25 years ago, TED has grown to support world-changing ideas. The annual conference has attracted some of the world’s leading thinkers such as Bill Gates, Sir Richard Branson and former UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown. In recent years, TED has ventured into smaller off-shoots allowing programmes to be locally organised to bring people to share a TED-like experience to spark discussion.

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Qatar Airways cuts air fares by up to 25%

Brent stable at US$118 as eurozone concerns ease

Ronal — Fri, 04 May 2012 10:47:07 +0000

Air Aviation News- Brent crude futures held steady above US$118 on Wednesday as concerns on the euro zone crisis eased after a successful Spanish debt auction and a better growth forecast from the International Monetary Fund.The IMF offered a cautiously optimistic view on global growth, which it said is slowly improving as the US recovery gains traction and dangers from Europe recede.While the euro zone will suffer a mild recession, the IMF said it would be less severe than feared after moves to calm markets at the turn of year.

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Brent stable at US$118 as eurozone concerns ease

Royal Jordanian chief resigns to make way for ‘new ideas’

Ronal — Fri, 04 May 2012 10:47:06 +0000

The Amman-based carrier, a member of British Airways-led Oneworld alliance, said earlier this month it was exploring the possibility of a merger with a larger carrier to offset the impact of profits being squeezed due to high fuel prices, competition from local rivals and a slow-moving economy. Dabbas was quoted as saying the move came out of his conviction that the time had come to implement “new ideas” to develop the Jordanian carrier. Dubai Royal Jordanian’s president and chief executive officer Hussain Dabbas has stepped down from his post after a three-year stint, the airline’s spokesperson confirmed yesterday without divulging the reasons for his move. decided to resign because he believes it is time for a change in the company and it is time for new ideas to develop the company,” Basel Kilani, a spokesman at the Amman- based airline, said by phone. Dabbas will leave his post in June to take the new job, he said, without elaborating.

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Royal Jordanian chief resigns to make way for ‘new ideas’

UAE carriers to add 20 Boeings this year

Ronal — Fri, 04 May 2012 10:47:03 +0000

maiden flight celebration was organized a raffle. the world’s leading global luggage brand was the partner of the event, giving the first passengers travel accessories like laptop bags, ladies bags, travel pillows, accessorizes for sleep. Also in the raffle was won a certificate for a free passage through the VIP lounge, provided by the Chisinau International Airport. the UAE is the third largest in that group, so it’s very large. You can see that with the large airlines like Emirates and Etihad. Air Moldova airline enters the market with a special price offer. One-way Chisinau-Sochi airticket price including all the charges will make from 57 euros, while the that of Sochi-Chisinau – from 46 euros with all taxes included.

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UAE carriers to add 20 Boeings this year

Kuwait, Netherlands to boost cooperation in oil sector

Ronal — Fri, 04 May 2012 10:47:01 +0000

The Kuwait delegation has already met representatives of the Royal Dutch Shell, he said. Many offshore companies and international oil companies have their offices in the Netherlands. Rotterdam is the most important port in Europe for oil trade. It is the number one gas hub in Europe. he Dutch have an excellent experience in this sector. We want to know the technical know-how and maybe we need assistance from them. They will also be meeting the Chamber of Commerce and the mayor in Rotterdam.We are looking forward to these important things. We are planning to install a new unit. Once the final investment decision is made we will be able to sustain this refinery for a long time and operate it in a profitable way. The Netherlands is a very important strategic partner of Kuwait from all aspects. We have big investments in this country and we are hoping to expand this relationship. I think the numbers that we are seeing now is something that both sides can live with.

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Kuwait, Netherlands to boost cooperation in oil sector

Advantage Bayern Munich after first leg

Ronal — Fri, 04 May 2012 10:47:01 +0000

competition boosted Bayern’s hopes of becoming the first team to play the Champions League final at its own stadium, and earn its fifth title. Real took its first defeat in the Champions League this season, but the away goal could be decisive for the nine-time champions. Gomez knocked the ball in after Philipp Lahm broke through on the right and sent in a low cross. Gomez powered through to extend his right leg and push the ball home from close range. Ribery put in a shot from inside the penalty area after Real had failed to clear a corner kick by Toni Kroos, with Sergio Ramos practically chesting the ball down for the Frenchman to score the first goal. The equalizer came with Bayern’s defense looking uncharacteristically in disarray. Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer stopped Cristiano Ronaldo’s effort, but could not hold the ball. Reading secured promotion to the Premier League after a four-year absence with two games to spare in the second tier. The League Championship leaders ensured they would finish in the top two by beating Nottingham Forest 1-0 on Tuesday as third-place West Ham was held to a 1-1 draw at Bristol City. Southampton is poised to join Reading in the Premier League, with the second-place side going five points clear of West Ham by beating Peterborough 3-1. Promotion seals a remarkable turnaround for Reading, which was second to last in the standings four games into the season and was 11 points off the top in January. But Reading has 46 points from a possible 51 since then to secure its return to the EPL.

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Advantage Bayern Munich after first leg

Pep ‘struggles’ with Chelsea tactics

Ronal — Fri, 04 May 2012 10:46:59 +0000

taking charge at Stamford Bridge last summer, Andre Villas-Boas embarked on a new project which centred on fazing out veterans such as Frank Lampard and Didier Drogba, but the move backfired, with Villas-Boas leaving the club last month after a dreadful run of form and reports of disharmony within the dressing room. Despite being four points behind leaders Real Madrid, Barcelona have played some of the best football the world has ever seen this year and with the likes of Andres Iniesta, Xavi and, of course, Lionel Messi, it is easy to see why they are overwhelming favourites to progress. Maybe they do not have the consistency in the league but in competitions like this they are one of the best teams in the world. Everyone wants to beat Barcelona and play well against us, because we are the current holders but I am struggling to see how we are going to hurt them and how we are going to create chances to score goals.

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Pep ‘struggles’ with Chelsea tactics

AIG announces unprecedented traffic at Queen Alia International Airport

Ronal — Fri, 04 May 2012 10:46:59 +0000

Here the AIG announces unprecedented trafic at Queen Alia International Airport stunte like this.For the first time in QAIA(Queen Alia International Airport ) history, passenger traffic in January and February exceeded 800,000 passengers, while March recorded the highest passenger volume of the quarter with over 500,000 travellers coming through the airport, a 31 per cent increase compared with the same period of last year,” the AIG indicated in the press statement.
Overall first quarter results represent a 24 per cent increase from same period in 2011 with 1,400,000 passengers, the AIG said. Aircraft movements (ACM) also experienced positive growth during the first quarter, with over 15,000 ACM in total, a 7 per cent increase compared with the same period last year. In terms of cargo processed at the airport, over 21,000 tonnes made its way through the QAIA in the first quarter, a 4.5 per cent increase from same period last year.

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AIG announces unprecedented traffic at Queen Alia International Airport

Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala wins USD1b deal from Boeing

Ronal — Fri, 04 May 2012 10:46:59 +0000

unit of Abu Dhabi’s government fund Mubadala, won a USD1 billion contract to build carbon-composite parts for Boeing, Reuters reported. Mubadala Aerospace will produce ribs, or strengthening components, for the tail section of the 777 mini-jumbo and the vertical part of the tail for the 787 Dreamliner. Homaid al-Shemmari said the deal is a further step into Mubadala Aerospace’s goal to become one of the world’s top five suppliers to the aerospace industry. Boeing said this is the first direct outsourcing deal for composites production in the Arab world. Airline manufacturers are using more and more lightweight composite materials in their aircraft to boost fuel efficiencies. Mubadal Aerospace’s unit Strata will begin delivering the carbon-composite tail parts to Boeing in 2013, according to the deal finalized at an Abu Dhabi aerospace conference. The official opening of the new regular Chisinau-Sochi flight was celebrated in the Chisinau International Airport sterile area. The surprise of the event was the special cake, baked on this occasion. The first slice was cut by Iulian Scorpan, General Director of Air Moldova.

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Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala wins USD1b deal from Boeing