EASA successfully re-attested Aeroflot for Airbus and Boeing aircraft technical maintenance

MOSCOW, 2012-12-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has successfully recertified Aeroflot for technical maintenance of airplanes made by Airbus and Boeing till August 2014. The first EASA certificate was received by the air company in 1996 and since that time Aeroflot has been consistently re-attested by EASA safety auditors, demonstrating the highest professional skills of the carrier’s technical ground team…. Read the full press release

EU and EUROCONTROL sign agreement on enhanced cooperation

Brussels, Belgium – 2012-12-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — On the sidelines of the Transport Council meeting today, the European Union and the European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation (EUROCONTROL) signed an agreement establishing a new and stable framework for enhanced cooperation (13792/12). The agreement, which lists the areas of cooperation and defines the forms and… Read the full press release

Self-service passport control at Oslo Airport

Self-service passport control at Oslo Airport

2012-12-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — As the first airport in Norway, Oslo Airport can now offer travellers arriving from Non-Schengen countries a simpler and more efficient passport control. The service is called EasyPass and was implemented on 17 December with full operation from 7 January 2013. The service is available to travellers who hold a Norwegian biometric… Read the full press release

U.S. Travel Association, No-Hassle Flying Act Enacted into Law

Washington, D.C. – 2012-12-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — A bill that improves the baggage screening process for international travelers to the U.S. and was a key recommendation of the U.S. Travel Association’s Blue Ribbon Panel on Aviation Security has been enacted into law today. “The No-Hassle Flying Act will maintain security while improving the travel experience for… Read the full press release

U.S. Travel Applauds Expansion of TSA PreCheck to 35 Airports

Washington, D.C. – 2012-12-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Statement by Roger Dow, president and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association, regarding today’s Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announcement of John Wayne Airport as the 35th U.S. airport to participate in PreCheck: “Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano and TSA Administrator John Pistole deserve our thanks for their commitment… Read the full press release

TWENTY AIRPORT POLICE CADETS GRADUATE LAPD CADET ACADEMY

Los Angeles, California – 2012-12-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Twenty Los Angeles Airport Police cadets, ranging in ages 13 to 19, will graduate from the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Cadet Academy Program.  The cadets will be sworn in during a ceremony beginning 11 a.m. on Sunday, December 16, at the University of Southern California’s Galen Center, 3400… Read the full press release

Massport Recognizes Employees for Outstanding Security Awarness

Massport Recognizes Employees For Outstanding Security Awareness Winner stories and photos appear on posters throughout the airport BOSTON – 2012-12-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) today announced the recipients of its “Logan SAFE” award. The award honors employees whose actions demonstrate exemplary security awareness in their daily responsibilities at Boston Logan International Airport…. Read the full press release

Can I take Christmas goodies in my hand luggage?

2012-12-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — As a rule, we recommend that you pack all foods in the hold luggage when flying to your Christmas holiday destination. But what if you plan to travel with hand luggage only? “For reasons of flight security, the Finnish Transport Safety Agency Trafi has issued clear guidelines on which items passengers are… Read the full press release

QATAR EXECUTIVE RECEIVES EUROPEAN AIR SAFETY AGENCY CERTIFICATION APPROVAL FOR ITS MAINTENANCE FACILITY IN DOHA

Qatar Executive Hangar at Doha International Airport

Corporate Jet Provides Maintenance Operations To Enhance Customer Support For Challenger And Global Aircraft Qatar Airways’ Private Jet Offers Maintenance & Repair Services To Bombardier Operators From Europe And Middle East Doha, QATAR – 2012-12-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways’ private jet division Qatar Executive has received a European Air Safety Agency (EASA)certification approval to provide… Read the full press release

GBTA Commends Congress for Passing No-Hassle Flying Act

Alexandria, VA, 2012-12-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — The following statement can be attributed to Michael W. McCormick, GBTA executive director and COO, following the vote in the House on The No-Hassle Flying Act. The bill will give the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) the authority to waive baggage re-screening requirements when flyers enter the United States from one… Read the full press release

Royal Netherlands Air Force Nieuw Milligen air base starts operational use of EUROCONTROL MUAC’s air traffic control system

Civil and military aircraft share the same sky.

2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Nieuw Milligen, the Netherlands – An initial operational capability, comprising eleven military controller positions and two supervisory positions, has been established between the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF)’s Nieuw Milligen Air Operations Control Station (AOCS) and the Maastricht Upper Area Control Centre (MUAC)’s air traffic control system. One RNLAF radar approach control… Read the full press release

CAA conducts flight inspection of new helideck lighting

2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — An innovative new lighting system for use on off-shore helidecks has undergone a successful flight inspection by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). The new system, developed under a CAA research project and manufactured by Orga BV in the Netherlands, is designed to radically improve visibility for approaching pilots. The first production… Read the full press release

Christmas Getaway Rush and Severe Weather is a “Lethal Combination” warns Essential Travel

2012-12-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Essential Travel is warning customers to drive safe in this severe winter weather. The rush to reach the airport on time, combined with the freezing temperatures, ice, snow or fog we are starting to see, can result in a lethal combination that makes an accident on the way to the airport much more likely. The… Read the full press release

O’Hare “Airport Watch” Recognized by National Law Enforcement Group

O'Hare "Airport Watch" Recognized by National Law Enforcement Group

CHICAGO, 2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) Safety and Security Division, Chicago Police Department (CPD) and Bensenville, IL Police Department recently received the inaugural 9/11 Commendation Award from the InterPort Police organization. The award was presented in New York City on November 28, 2012 for the “Airport Watch” Program at  O’Hare International Airport. The program, based on… Read the full press release

Christmas Getaway Rush and Severe Weather is a “Lethal Combination” warns Essential Travel

2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Essential Travel is warning customers to drive safe in this severe winter weather. The rush to reach the airport on time, combined with the freezing temperatures, ice, snow or fog we are starting to see, can result in a lethal combination that makes an accident on the way to the airport much more likely. The… Read the full press release

Philadelphia, Increased Security Measures At Army-Navy Game This Saturday, December 8

2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Due to the attendance of high profile dignitaries at the 113th Army-Navy Game presented by USAA this Saturday, December 8, fans can expect increased security at Lincoln Financial Field. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early, allowing ample time to get through security. All attendees will be screened before entering the stadium and… Read the full press release

Successful 13th Full Scale Emergency Exercise At Bahrain International Airport

Successful 13th Full Scale Emergency Exercise At Bahrain International Airport

2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Rescue and emergency services and operations ran smoothly as Bahrain International Airport (BIA) carried out a full scale emergency exercise on Tuesday 4th of DEC 2012 South East of the runway. The drill was a tough test for the emergency capabilities and rescue services at BIA, putting the comprehensive Airport Emergency Plan… Read the full press release

Minister Fletcher and VIA Rail announce improvements to its locomotives, frequencies and infrastructure

Ottawa, 2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today, the Honourable Steven Fletcher, Minister of State (Transport) and VIA Rail announced the completion of a number of important projects including additional frequencies and the introduction of a new service between Ottawa and Quebec City. These initiatives will lead to safer, faster, and more efficient service in the Quebec-Windsor corridor…. Read the full press release

Silicon Valley’s Airport Receives Partnership Award from Transportation Security Administration

Team Effort to Protect Nation’s Air Transportation System SAN JOSE – 2012-12-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) was honored with the TSA Partnership Award 2012 at a ceremony in the Transportation Security Administration San Jose Field Office on November 28, 2012. On behalf of SJC staff, Director of Aviation Bill Sherry accepted the award… Read the full press release

Mxi Technologies Announces the Market Availability of Maintenix Version 8

Latest Maintenix product stream sets a new industry standard for aviation maintenance management with a focus on mobile applications, advanced planning, and analytics News at a Glance Maintenix version 8 now commercially available Latest version reflects the dynamic nature of the industry and supports advanced infrastructure options V8 offers a business platform for capitalizing on… Read the full press release

Airport Authority Assures Public of Continued Safe Winter Operations

Winter fleet operators are considered essential employees under an Order by the Canadian Industrial Relations Board ST. JOHN’S, NL – 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wednesday, November 28, 2012 – St. John’s International Airport Authority is assuring the public of continued safe Airport operations if the strike continues into the winter months.The Airport is deemed an essential… Read the full press release

Emergency Exercise at Abu Dhabi International Airport Today, Wednesday, 28th November 2012

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2012-11-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) will conduct a full scale emergency exercise at Abu Dhabi International Airport on 28 November 2012, in accordance with Civil Aviation Regulations issued by the General Civil Aviation Authority, and in compliance with standards and recommendations as stipulated by the International Civil Aviation… Read the full press release

“Virtual Assistant” Facilitates Automated Arrivals Processing in Frankfurt

“Virtual Assistant” Facilitates Automated Arrivals Processing in Frankfurt 2012-11-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — The automated border checks at Frankfurt Airport are now simpler than ever. An amazingly realistic-looking virtual federal policewoman, projected onto a pane as a hologram, explains in seconds how to quickly and easily pass the immigration check with “easyPASS”. This virtual assistant is located… Read the full press release

EASA publishes new simplified rules for Third Country Operators in the European Union

2012-11-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) today published a proposal to establish a single system for the safety approval of Third Country Operators (TCO) operating into, within or out of the European Union (EU). Released in a document known as an Opinion, the proposed rules have been subject to two rounds public… Read the full press release

Bahrain Airport Company Conducts Coordination Meeting for Airport Emergency Exercise

Bahrain Airport Company Conducts Coordination Meeting for Airport Emergency Exercise

2012-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Bahrain Airport Company hosted in coordination with the Ministry of the Interior last week an organizational meeting in preparation for a full scale emergency exercise at Bahrain International Airport, which will be held on the 4th of December in order to test the efficiency of the emergency preparations in the airport. The… Read the full press release

Europe helps deliver global interoperability at ICAO’s Twelfth Air Navigation Conference

Montreal, 2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The States of the European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC), the European Union and EUROCONTROL, working with the European Aviation Safety Agency, the EUROCONTROL Agency, the European Commission, the SESAR Joint Undertaking and the ECAC Secretariat are playing a central role at ICAO’s Twelfth Air Navigation Conference (AN-Conf/12) taking place until 30 November 2012 in Montreal, Canada…. Read the full press release

Europe helps deliver global interoperability at ICAO’s Twelfth Air Navigation Conference

Montreal, 2012-11-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — The States of the European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC), the European Union and EUROCONTROL, working with the European Aviation Safety Agency, the EUROCONTROL Agency, the European Commission, the SESAR Joint Undertaking and the ECAC Secretariat are playing a central role at ICAO’s Twelfth Air Navigation Conference (AN-Conf/12) taking place until 30… Read the full press release

IATA Announces Successful Trials of Electronic Consignment Security Declaration

Geneva – 2012-11-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced successful trials of the Electronic Consignment Security Declaration, (e-CSD). The e-CSD meets regulatory demands for evidence that appropriate security measures have been applied to air cargo and mail by detailing how, when and by whom a consignment of cargo or mail has been… Read the full press release

Houston Airport System Embraces Technology to Share Wait Times for Security Checkpoints on fly2Houston.com

2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Effective immediately, passengers flying out of Houston have a new technology with real-time data on security checkpoint wait times at George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport. A new innovative tool on www.Fly2Houston.com captures Bluetooth signals and displays how long it actually takes travelers to clear the checkpoint. “We exist to connect… Read the full press release

ADAC Continues to Make Workplace Safety a Priority

ADAC Continues to Make Workplace Safety a Priority

Health & Safety Week to give employees the tools they need to stay safe on the job Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) launched this week its annual Safety campaign and exhibition at Abu Dhabi International Airport. Supported by ADAC’s regulatory, subsidiary, operational and airline partners, the goal of… Read the full press release