Eurocopter announced today the inauguration of a new maintenance center in Thailand. Located near Suvarnabhumi International Airport, the center has received official certification from Thailand's Department of Civil Aviation (DCA).
Eurocopter South East Asia (ESEA), Eurocopter's subsidiary in Singapore, has made an initial major investment in the new center, covering new facilities, specialized tools and qualification training for personnel. Further investments may be on the horizon as the center's activities increase and this includes the possible hiring and training of local Thailand technicians.
"The inauguration of this maintenance center celebrates the latest link in the network that Eurocopter continues to build throughout Southeast Asia," declared Dr. Bernhard Brenner, president of ESEA. "We are continuously developing our service offer to satisfy our customers by providing them with products perfectly suited to their current needs."
The maintenance center, registered as Eurocopter Thailand Branch, is currently certified for the EC120, AS350, EC130, EC135 and EC155 helicopters. The main activities include helicopter maintenance and training for Thai pilots and technicians. A branch of Eurocopter South East Asia, this center has been set up since June 2009. Being the pioneer and sole helicopter manufacturer with facilities in Thailand (Bangkok), Eurocopter is capable to provide turnkey solution to local customers with prompt service and support.
The first customers to entrust their helicopters’ maintenance to Eurocopter Thailand Branch are the operator Advance Aviation, with their two EC130s and EC135 and the Royal Thai Police with their two EC155s. Royal Thai Police fleet will reach 5 EC155B1 end of 2010.
Eurocopter has been present in Thailand for nearly 20 years. Approximately thirty helicopters from Eurocopter's civil range are currently operating in Thailand.
About Eurocopter South East Asia
Eurocopter South East Asia (ESEA) is the Regional Headquarters of Eurocopter, the world’s leading helicopter manufacturer. Established in 1977 in Singapore, ESEA is in-charge of the sales and customer support activities of 14 territories in the region. In 2008, ESEA achieved a turnover of 85 million euros. With a staff-strength of nearly 200 professionals, the company has developed a successful commercial network of regional sales managers and technical representatives.
About Eurocopter
Established in 1992, the Franco-German-Spanish Eurocopter Group is a Division of EADS, a world leader in aerospace, defence and related services. The Eurocopter Group employs approx. 15,600 people. In 2008, Eurocopter confirmed its position as the world’s No. 1 helicopter manufacturer in the civil and parapublic market, with a turnover of 4.5 billion Euros, orders for 715 new helicopters, and a 53 percent market share in the civil and parapublic sectors. Overall, the Group’s products account for 30 percent of the total world helicopter fleet. Its strong worldwide presence is ensured by its 18 subsidiaries on five continents, along with a dense network of distributors, certified agents and maintenance centres. More than 10,000 Eurocopter helicopters are currently in service with over 2,800 customers in more than 140 countries. Eurocopter offers the largest civil and military helicopter range in the world.
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
ETIHAD TO JOIN SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL USERS GROUP
Etihad Airways has joined the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Users Group (SAFUG), an airline-led industry working group established in 2008 to accelerate the commercialisation and availability of sustainable biofuels.
James Hogan, Etihad Airways’ chief executive, said: ““Etihad recognises the need for step-changes in aviation to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels and meet our industry’s carbon reduction goal. We also recognise that any fuel alternatives must be morally, socially and environmentally acceptable, while not compromising the future sustainability of the aviation industry.”
SAFUG members are bound by stringent criteria for the development of non fossil fuels, including the following:
The development of plant sources must be undertaken in a manner that is non-competitive with food, with biodiversity impacts minimised and without jeopardizing drinking water supplies. The total lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions from plant growth, harvesting, processing and end-use should be significantly less than that from fossil sources. In developing economies, development projects should include provisions or outcomes that improve socio-economic conditions for small-scale farmers and their families and that do not require the involuntary displacement of local populations. High conservation value areas and native eco-systems should not be cleared and converted for jet fuel plant source development.
Each SAFUG member has pledged to work through the Roundtable for Sustainable Biofuels (RSB), a global multi-stakeholder initiative consisting of leading environmental organizations, financiers, biofuel developers, biofuel-interested petroleum companies, the transportation sector, developing-world poverty alleviation associations, research entities, and governments.
“Abu Dhabi, our home base, has itself made a strong commitment towards sustainability and in the promotion of renewable energy through the establishment of Masdar City, which will the headquarters of the International Renewable Energy Agency,” Mr Hogan said.
About Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways is the national airline of the United Arab Emirates based in the UAE’s capital, Abu Dhabi. Currently Etihad offers flights to over 55 destinations in the Middle East, Europe, North America, Africa and Asia.
James Hogan, Etihad Airways’ chief executive, said: ““Etihad recognises the need for step-changes in aviation to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels and meet our industry’s carbon reduction goal. We also recognise that any fuel alternatives must be morally, socially and environmentally acceptable, while not compromising the future sustainability of the aviation industry.”
SAFUG members are bound by stringent criteria for the development of non fossil fuels, including the following:
The development of plant sources must be undertaken in a manner that is non-competitive with food, with biodiversity impacts minimised and without jeopardizing drinking water supplies. The total lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions from plant growth, harvesting, processing and end-use should be significantly less than that from fossil sources. In developing economies, development projects should include provisions or outcomes that improve socio-economic conditions for small-scale farmers and their families and that do not require the involuntary displacement of local populations. High conservation value areas and native eco-systems should not be cleared and converted for jet fuel plant source development.
Each SAFUG member has pledged to work through the Roundtable for Sustainable Biofuels (RSB), a global multi-stakeholder initiative consisting of leading environmental organizations, financiers, biofuel developers, biofuel-interested petroleum companies, the transportation sector, developing-world poverty alleviation associations, research entities, and governments.
“Abu Dhabi, our home base, has itself made a strong commitment towards sustainability and in the promotion of renewable energy through the establishment of Masdar City, which will the headquarters of the International Renewable Energy Agency,” Mr Hogan said.
About Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways is the national airline of the United Arab Emirates based in the UAE’s capital, Abu Dhabi. Currently Etihad offers flights to over 55 destinations in the Middle East, Europe, North America, Africa and Asia.
Air China Signs Exclusive Partnership with Expedia Affiliate Network
Air China's overseas customers can now book accommodation and flights Air China has signed an exclusive partnership with the Expedia Affiliate Network (EAN). More than 100,000 EAN products will now be available to Air China customers across 27 overseas markets.
More Product Offerings on Local Sites
This exclusive deal marks the first time that Air China has worked with a partner to offer global customers accommodation. Through this partnership, customers across 27 markets, including the UAE, Australia, Brazil, Germany, Spain, Sweden, Indonesia, Italy, Korea, Russia, the UK and USA, can now book
hotels at the same time as booking flights.
To streamline the booking process, the majority EAN's content will be localized across global markets, with Expedia providing local language customer service support.
Mr. Jia Tie Sheng, Managing Director Sales Air China, comments, "We are constantly reviewing the functionality of our website to ensure that we are offering our users products relevant to their needs. In order to ensure efficiency and breadth of choice it was a natural progression for us to sign the partnership with EAN as they were able to work with us to create a bespoke interface that best meets the needs of our customers and our business. We look forward to a long and fruitful partnership with EAN."
Jens Uwe Parkitny, the Managing Director of EAN APAC, said, "We worked closely with Air China to understand their business and customer needs, and offered a solution that could bring a significant increase in customers and revenue. The ease of integration and usability of our interface is one of our key selling points and the reason we were able to partner with Air China. We look forward to working with them and seeing this partnership develop."
Air China: Carrying China, Spanning the World
Air China is China's only national flag carrier and a Star Alliance member. By a fleet of 256 Airbus and Boeing aircraft, our routes serve 32 countries and regions. Thanks to our admission to the Star Alliance, our route network, with Beijing as its hub, is able to place 912 destinations in 159 countries within our reach. Air China now has 10 million PhoenixMiles members.
More Product Offerings on Local Sites
This exclusive deal marks the first time that Air China has worked with a partner to offer global customers accommodation. Through this partnership, customers across 27 markets, including the UAE, Australia, Brazil, Germany, Spain, Sweden, Indonesia, Italy, Korea, Russia, the UK and USA, can now book
hotels at the same time as booking flights.
To streamline the booking process, the majority EAN's content will be localized across global markets, with Expedia providing local language customer service support.
Mr. Jia Tie Sheng, Managing Director Sales Air China, comments, "We are constantly reviewing the functionality of our website to ensure that we are offering our users products relevant to their needs. In order to ensure efficiency and breadth of choice it was a natural progression for us to sign the partnership with EAN as they were able to work with us to create a bespoke interface that best meets the needs of our customers and our business. We look forward to a long and fruitful partnership with EAN."
Jens Uwe Parkitny, the Managing Director of EAN APAC, said, "We worked closely with Air China to understand their business and customer needs, and offered a solution that could bring a significant increase in customers and revenue. The ease of integration and usability of our interface is one of our key selling points and the reason we were able to partner with Air China. We look forward to working with them and seeing this partnership develop."
Air China: Carrying China, Spanning the World
Air China is China's only national flag carrier and a Star Alliance member. By a fleet of 256 Airbus and Boeing aircraft, our routes serve 32 countries and regions. Thanks to our admission to the Star Alliance, our route network, with Beijing as its hub, is able to place 912 destinations in 159 countries within our reach. Air China now has 10 million PhoenixMiles members.
Turkish Airlines orders A330 Freighters Boosting total orders to 69 from 10 customers
Turkish Airlines has signed a firm order for the purchase of two A330-200F freighter aircraft, becoming a new customer for this aircraft type. The aircraft will be powered by Rolls Royce engines and will join Turkish Airlines’ existing all Airbus freighter fleet of four Airbus A310s from Autumn 2010.The aircraft will be used to support Turkish Airlines ambitious growth plans, which include the expansion of its cargo operations.
“The flexibility and efficiency of the A330-200 freighter, together with its commonality with our existing Airbus fleet made the new A330 Freighter the ideal choice for expansion of our cargo operations” said Dr Candan Karlitekin, Chairman of Turkish Airlines.
John Leahy, Airbus Chief Operating Officer, Customers, said “With its low costs and adaptable operational configurations, the A330-200F is the best choice in today’s freight market. We have a long history with Turkish Airlines and are pleased that they have chosen the newest member of the Airbus family for their cargo operations.”
Turkish Airlines has operated Airbus aircraft since 1985, and currently has a fleet of 67 Airbus aircraft, including four A310s, 47 A320 family aircraft, seven A330s and nine A340s.
The A330-200 Freighter made its first flight on 5th November and is on track for certification and deliveries starting in 2010. Total orders for the aircraft stand at 69 from 10 customers less than one month after first flight. The Airbus Global Market Forecast predicts a need for over 1,600 mid-sized freighters in the next 20 years.
“The flexibility and efficiency of the A330-200 freighter, together with its commonality with our existing Airbus fleet made the new A330 Freighter the ideal choice for expansion of our cargo operations” said Dr Candan Karlitekin, Chairman of Turkish Airlines.
John Leahy, Airbus Chief Operating Officer, Customers, said “With its low costs and adaptable operational configurations, the A330-200F is the best choice in today’s freight market. We have a long history with Turkish Airlines and are pleased that they have chosen the newest member of the Airbus family for their cargo operations.”
Turkish Airlines has operated Airbus aircraft since 1985, and currently has a fleet of 67 Airbus aircraft, including four A310s, 47 A320 family aircraft, seven A330s and nine A340s.
The A330-200 Freighter made its first flight on 5th November and is on track for certification and deliveries starting in 2010. Total orders for the aircraft stand at 69 from 10 customers less than one month after first flight. The Airbus Global Market Forecast predicts a need for over 1,600 mid-sized freighters in the next 20 years.
ETIHAD TO OPERATE DAILY FLIGHTS TO KATHMANDU
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, will increase its Abu Dhabi-Kathmandu services from four to seven flights per week from January 2010.
Etihad’s flights to Kathmandu, which were launched in December 2008, have proved extremely popular with travellers, providing high volumes of traffic into Abu Dhabi and the Middle East, as well as transit traffic to destinations including London and Frankfurt in Western Europe, and New York and Chicago in North America.
The success of the route is evident in average load factors of between 80 and 90 per cent on both in- and outbound flights. This is attributable to growth in corporate travel and also a positive trend in inbound tourism to Nepal, and the additional flights were introduced to satisfy these customers’ demands for daily frequencies, specifically.
Joost den Hartog, Etihad Airways’ regional general manager for North Asia and the Indian Subcontinent, said: “In addition to the strong demand for flights from Nepalese nationals who work in Abu Dhabi and further afield, we have seen a strengthening in corporate and leisure traffic, which is important to the economic development of Nepal. Etihad is pleased to support this growth with an increase in its services.”
About Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways is the national airline of the United Arab Emirates based in the UAE’s capital, Abu Dhabi. Currently Etihad offers flights to over 55 destinations in the Middle East, Europe, North America, Africa and Asia.
Etihad’s flights to Kathmandu, which were launched in December 2008, have proved extremely popular with travellers, providing high volumes of traffic into Abu Dhabi and the Middle East, as well as transit traffic to destinations including London and Frankfurt in Western Europe, and New York and Chicago in North America.
The success of the route is evident in average load factors of between 80 and 90 per cent on both in- and outbound flights. This is attributable to growth in corporate travel and also a positive trend in inbound tourism to Nepal, and the additional flights were introduced to satisfy these customers’ demands for daily frequencies, specifically.
Joost den Hartog, Etihad Airways’ regional general manager for North Asia and the Indian Subcontinent, said: “In addition to the strong demand for flights from Nepalese nationals who work in Abu Dhabi and further afield, we have seen a strengthening in corporate and leisure traffic, which is important to the economic development of Nepal. Etihad is pleased to support this growth with an increase in its services.”
About Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways is the national airline of the United Arab Emirates based in the UAE’s capital, Abu Dhabi. Currently Etihad offers flights to over 55 destinations in the Middle East, Europe, North America, Africa and Asia.
Monday, December 7, 2009
Lufthansa celebrates 50 years of success in Thailand Airline continues to invest for customer services / special anniversary fares for customers
Lufthansa is celebrating 50 successful years in the Thai market. What the German airline began in 1959 with just a single weekly flight from Germany to Bangkok, has today become one of the great successes in Thai-German economic relations. Today, Lufthansa Group Airlines Lufthansa, SWISS and Austrian Airlines fly 21 times a week from the Thai gateway Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Frankfurt, Zurich and Vienna, offering best connections to Europe and beyond. Furthermore the airline connects Bangkok conveniently with Kuala-Lumpur and Ho Chi Minh City. The weekly capacity from Thailand to Europe has increased from 80 seats in 1959 to more than 6000 seats, making Lufthansa the largest European Airline group in the Thai market.
“We are very proud of our lasting success and our sustainable presence in the Thai market. Our Thai customers love to fly Lufthansa Quality made in Germany with our distinctly added Thai service features”, says Thierry Antinori, Member of the Lufthansa German Airlines Board - Marketing & Sales, as he visited Thailand on the occasion of the airline’s anniversary. “We are very proud of three important achievements: The fact that we gain more and more Thai customers year on year, our success in the Market as full service aviation group, employing 1000 Thai people, and our unique and long lasting partnership with Thai Airways, that has turned into a truly valuable friendship for our companies and our people”, says Antinori.
Both Thailand and Germany have changed considerably in the past. Germany being reunified for 20 years now and Thailand achieving great economic success and progress, turning the nation in an economic powerhouse for the whole region of South East Asia, says Antinori. “For our Thai industry-customers, and for outbound tourist groups, thanks to our high quality and network of 120 destinations in Europe, we have become the leading European carrier in Thailand. With our dedicated Thai-style service approach and our Thai flight attendants, Lufthansa also is the most Thai-European airline.
Lufthansa is celebrating its anniversary in Thailand during one of the most serious international economic crises and despite the slump in demand has maintained its offer of flights and range of services, but added even more high-class conveniences, like new airport lounges at major Lufthansa hubs. Lufthansa is currently investing in an even broader network by new partners like Lufthansa Italia and Austrian Airlines, to offer its customers more choices. Lufthansa also just recently has started a new code-sharing programme with U.S. partner Jet Blue. This offer will also be available for Thai passengers, allowing even more flights and destinations in North America. “We firmly believe in the Thai market and we have many special anniversary fares in the market”, says Antinori. “This is a great time to fly.”
Now Lufthansa is celebrating the 50th anniversary with yet another new sales campaign, offering Thai customers even more fast connections to Europe and beyond. On the airline’s website www.Lufthansa.com, customers can take advantage of special discount anniversary rates to destinations all over the world for a limited time.
“We are very proud of our lasting success and our sustainable presence in the Thai market. Our Thai customers love to fly Lufthansa Quality made in Germany with our distinctly added Thai service features”, says Thierry Antinori, Member of the Lufthansa German Airlines Board - Marketing & Sales, as he visited Thailand on the occasion of the airline’s anniversary. “We are very proud of three important achievements: The fact that we gain more and more Thai customers year on year, our success in the Market as full service aviation group, employing 1000 Thai people, and our unique and long lasting partnership with Thai Airways, that has turned into a truly valuable friendship for our companies and our people”, says Antinori.
Both Thailand and Germany have changed considerably in the past. Germany being reunified for 20 years now and Thailand achieving great economic success and progress, turning the nation in an economic powerhouse for the whole region of South East Asia, says Antinori. “For our Thai industry-customers, and for outbound tourist groups, thanks to our high quality and network of 120 destinations in Europe, we have become the leading European carrier in Thailand. With our dedicated Thai-style service approach and our Thai flight attendants, Lufthansa also is the most Thai-European airline.
Lufthansa is celebrating its anniversary in Thailand during one of the most serious international economic crises and despite the slump in demand has maintained its offer of flights and range of services, but added even more high-class conveniences, like new airport lounges at major Lufthansa hubs. Lufthansa is currently investing in an even broader network by new partners like Lufthansa Italia and Austrian Airlines, to offer its customers more choices. Lufthansa also just recently has started a new code-sharing programme with U.S. partner Jet Blue. This offer will also be available for Thai passengers, allowing even more flights and destinations in North America. “We firmly believe in the Thai market and we have many special anniversary fares in the market”, says Antinori. “This is a great time to fly.”
Now Lufthansa is celebrating the 50th anniversary with yet another new sales campaign, offering Thai customers even more fast connections to Europe and beyond. On the airline’s website www.Lufthansa.com, customers can take advantage of special discount anniversary rates to destinations all over the world for a limited time.
ETIHAD AIRWAYS LAUNCHES COMPLIMENTARY ACCOMODATION FOR GUESTS TRAVELLING ON ITS DAILY MORNING FLIGHT (EY407)
Etihad Airways, The National Airline of the United Arab Emirates, which operates highly popular twice daily flights from Bangkok to Abu Dhabi and onwards to over 50 destinations around the globe, offers its guests from upcountry traveling on the Etihad morning flight (EY407) one night complimentary accommodation in Bangkok.
For Business Class, one night accommodation and a luxury limousine service transfer to Suvarnabhumi Airport will be available for guests traveling on Etihad Airways morning flight EY407. For Coral Economy Class, one night complimentary accommodation will be available on this morning flight (Coral Economy Class guests will need to arrange for their own airport transfer).
Mr. Florian Preuss, Country Manager Thailand and Mekong region, Etihad Airways said: “Following our recent introduction of limousine and van services for passengers in Pattaya and the Eastern Seaboard, we are extending our on-ground services to our guests living upcountry with one night complimentary accommodation in Bangkok for their further ease and convenience.
“A night’s accommodation as well as a premium transfer service will benefit Etihad guests who are on our early-morning flight, making their airport arrival so much more comfortable. They will be able to relax and gain a good night’s rest prior to the journey the next morning, with luxury limousine service ready to take them to the airport for checking in with Etihad Airways”, concluded Florian.
Etihad’s complimentary accommodation is available from now until 31 December 2009.
For Business Class, one night accommodation and a luxury limousine service transfer to Suvarnabhumi Airport will be available for guests traveling on Etihad Airways morning flight EY407. For Coral Economy Class, one night complimentary accommodation will be available on this morning flight (Coral Economy Class guests will need to arrange for their own airport transfer).
Mr. Florian Preuss, Country Manager Thailand and Mekong region, Etihad Airways said: “Following our recent introduction of limousine and van services for passengers in Pattaya and the Eastern Seaboard, we are extending our on-ground services to our guests living upcountry with one night complimentary accommodation in Bangkok for their further ease and convenience.
“A night’s accommodation as well as a premium transfer service will benefit Etihad guests who are on our early-morning flight, making their airport arrival so much more comfortable. They will be able to relax and gain a good night’s rest prior to the journey the next morning, with luxury limousine service ready to take them to the airport for checking in with Etihad Airways”, concluded Florian.
Etihad’s complimentary accommodation is available from now until 31 December 2009.
THAI Cargo Launches “Easy Point” Promotion
Thai Airways International Public Company Limited is introducing the “Easy Point” promotion. THAI’s Cargo & Mail Commercial Department will launch the reward campaign to benefit its Bangkok Sales Agents and to collect points for every 50 kilograms of cargo shipped from Bangkok to all of THAI’s international destinations.
Mr. Pruet Boobphakam, THAI’s Managing Director Cargo & Mail Commercial Department, said that the “Easy Point” program provides an opportunity for THAI Cargo Bangkok Sales Agents to obtain points for every 50 kilograms of cargo outbound from Bangkok to all of THAI’s international destinations. A privileged points collective program offers returns to THAI Cargo sales agents to exchange for many rewards, such as Royal Orchid Holiday Tour Package, including air ticket and accommodation, spa and package, Royal Silk Lounge access card at Suvarnabhumi Airport and a souvenir from THAI Shop. In addition, the campaign allows the recipients to transfer their redeemed rewards to other people.
The “Easy Point” Promotion with THAI Cargo starts today until 30 September 2009 and the reward redemption process will be validated from 15 November – 30 December 2009.
Mr. Pruet Boobphakam, THAI’s Managing Director Cargo & Mail Commercial Department, said that the “Easy Point” program provides an opportunity for THAI Cargo Bangkok Sales Agents to obtain points for every 50 kilograms of cargo outbound from Bangkok to all of THAI’s international destinations. A privileged points collective program offers returns to THAI Cargo sales agents to exchange for many rewards, such as Royal Orchid Holiday Tour Package, including air ticket and accommodation, spa and package, Royal Silk Lounge access card at Suvarnabhumi Airport and a souvenir from THAI Shop. In addition, the campaign allows the recipients to transfer their redeemed rewards to other people.
The “Easy Point” Promotion with THAI Cargo starts today until 30 September 2009 and the reward redemption process will be validated from 15 November – 30 December 2009.
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