News
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Sydney SITA first
Friday | Apr 30 2010AVIATION technology provider SITA has confirmed that it’s conducting a series of operational trials at Sydney International Airport to show the benefits of a system offering broadband wireless connectivity on the ground during aircraft turnarounds.
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Jumeirah growth
Friday | Apr 30 2010DUBAI’S Jumeirah Group says it plans on launching a new hotel brand called VENU Hotels, with properties expected to open in the Middle East, Northern Africa, Eastern Europe and Asia Pacific.
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Game agents on safari
Friday | Apr 30 2010Bench International and Emirates recently hosted a group of Magellan agents in Kenya. See http://www.flickr.com/photos/traveldailyau/4570957426/
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NCL net yield rises
Friday | Apr 30 2010NORWEGIAN Cruise Line has reported a “healthy” 5.7% rise in Net Yield for the three months to 31 Mar, compared to the same time in 2009.
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Malawi space
Friday | Apr 30 2010THE Africa Safari Co. says it has space available for a Malawi educational departing next month – leanne@africasafarico.com.au.
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JTG-Stella deal?
Friday | Apr 30 2010THERE’S increasing industry chatter about a possible deal which could see a combination of Stella Travel and the Jetset Travelworld Group.
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Airlines talking shop
Friday | Apr 30 2010DELTA and WestJet Airlines have confirmed that they are in talks about a codeshare agreement (TD 30 Mar) and an option to acquire slots at LaGuardia Airport in New York, but an alliance deal has not been reached at the moment.
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Noise ombudsman
Friday | Apr 30 2010THE federal government has today advertised a new position for an Aircraft Noise Ombudsman, which was an initiative flagged in the recent National Aviation White Paper.
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HA’s new A330-200
Friday | Apr 30 2010HAWAIIAN Airlines has taken delivery of its first Airbus A330-200 aircraft which will be used on the Honolulu-LAX route from Jun.
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Viral ‘Gong promo
Friday | Apr 30 2010RESIDENTS of Wollongong south of Sydney are being encouraged to invite visiting friends and relatives to explore the south coast region as part of a new We Love the Gong campaign.