Ryanair to Open Budapest Base in Two Weeks With 31 New Routes, 2M PAX P.A., SAVING UP TO 2,000 JOBS FOLLOWING MALEV’S CLOSURE RYANAIR FARES START FROM €9.99/HUF2,000 FROM 17 FEBRUARY RYANAIR MEETING WITH HUNGARIAN GOVERNMENT AND BUDAPEST AIRPORT TODAY TO FINALISE RESCUE PLAN Ryanair, the world’s favourite airline today (3rd Feb) at a press… Continue reading Ryanair to Open Budapest Base in Two Weeks With 31 New Routes
MALEV Ceases Operations
After 66 years of almost continuous operations, MALEV Hungarian Airlines stopped all flights as of 0600 this morning. It is always a sad day when an airline stops operations, just like when any well known, big company closes its doors. There can be no doubt that most of us are reading the news of MALEV’s… Continue reading MALEV Ceases Operations
Aviation Transformed – a Free White Paper about Data-Driven Technology
Charts have evolved. Data-driven technology is changing the way pilots navigate safely to their destinations and leading to new opportunities for operational efficiency. Download the free Jeppesen white paper, “Aviation Transformed,” to learn about: – The evolution of aeronautical charts from paper to digital – Challenges of paper charts solved by advanced alternatives – Features… Continue reading Aviation Transformed – a Free White Paper about Data-Driven Technology
Viewfinde View 7 – Desperation
On her knees looking after the fast receding figure of her mom… this tired little girl will probably remember Madrid airport with less than enthusiasm.
Decennium of HungaroControl – Anniversary in the spirit of development
HungaroControl celebrated the tenth anniversary of its establishment by handing over professional awards and holding a large-scale reception. The Hungarian Air Navigation Services appreciated the work of Anne Kathrine Jensen the CEO of Entry Point North, Qatar Airways and Thales Air Systems. Hungarian Air Navigation Services became an independent company 10 years ago. During the… Continue reading Decennium of HungaroControl – Anniversary in the spirit of development
Quote of February 2012
Take away the self-conceited, and there will be elbowroom in the world. Benjamin Whichcote
TITAN Kicks-off its “Integration in the Air Transport System” and Holds Fourth Progress Meeting
The EC 7th Framework Program project TITAN is slowly approaching the final leg of its exciting three year circuit looking at improving the aircraft turnaround process. The TITAN partners gathered in Madrid, Spain, on 14-15 December to review progress and to kick-off WP6. I will come back on the significance of this work-package in moment.… Continue reading TITAN Kicks-off its “Integration in the Air Transport System” and Holds Fourth Progress Meeting
A Rare Titanic Family – The Caldwells’ Story of Survival
By Julie Hedgepeth Williams Publisher: NewSouth Books ISBN: 978-1-58838-282-5 Seeing the cover art and title of this book you may be wondering why I am reviewing something that has little to do with aviation. Well… I could say that it was intercontinental jet travel that killed Europe-US sea travel so we owe this to its… Continue reading A Rare Titanic Family – The Caldwells’ Story of Survival
Integrated Robot Loading at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
With CDM starting to look increasingly towards the land-side of airports to optimize passenger flow processes in order to have a more predictable aircraft turnaround, it is not surprising that hitherto less visible processes, like baggage handling, are also coming under increasing scrutiny to find opportunities for improvements. Long labor intensive, baggage handling is taking… Continue reading Integrated Robot Loading at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
5th International Conference on Research in Air Transportation — ICRAT 2012. 22-25 May 2012, University of Berkley, California
Following the success of its four previous editions in 2004, 2006, 2008, and 2010 ICRAT has now been established as a mainstream biennial event in Air Transport Research, alternating with the USA/Europe ATM R&D Seminar. ICRAT is an excellent forum for young researchers within air transportation to share their work, expand their professional network, and… Continue reading 5th International Conference on Research in Air Transportation — ICRAT 2012. 22-25 May 2012, University of Berkley, California