Aviation Topics: Controversy Surrounding Schiphol Contraction and Lelystad Airport Opening

Aviation Topics: Controversy Surrounding Schiphol Contraction and Lelystad Airport Opening

Formally, it will not be voted on until September 12, but the I&W committee already drew up a list this morning of which topics should become controversial. Joost Eerdmans of JA21 proposed to set up the Schiphol contraction there as well, but there was no majority for that. That comes as no surprise: insiders reported … Read more

Concerns over Counterfeit Aircraft Parts from AOG Technics

Concerns over Counterfeit Aircraft Parts from AOG Technics

Manufacturers and regulators sounded the alarm weeks ago. Subsequently, attempts were made worldwide to trace the parts distributed by AOG Technics. It is not clear how many parts are involved or how many parts are already installed in aircraft. The CFM56 is the world’s best-selling jet engine. These are often on aircraft types that make … Read more

Improving Safety and Quality: Halving Schiphol’s Baggage Handlers

Improving Safety and Quality: Halving Schiphol’s Baggage Handlers

Compared to other European airports, Schiphol has a relatively large number of baggage handlers. As a result, airline companies can choose from many options and costs remain low, says Harbers. On the other hand, according to the minister, this can also have negative consequences for quality and working conditions. Last year, dissatisfaction with the working … Read more

Flight Diversions during Storm: KLM’s Dreamliner and Other Airlines Forced to Swerve

Flight Diversions during Storm: KLM’s Dreamliner and Other Airlines Forced to Swerve

The PH-BKC had departed from Delhi as flight KL872 and should have landed at Schiphol at 10:00 am. However, this was not possible due to the storm. After two attempts, the aircraft diverted to the south of the Netherlands, where the storm was not so intense. Never before has a Boeing 787-10 landed at Maastricht … Read more

“Tourism Prosecution Established in Saudi Arabia to Protect Tourist Rights – Al-Marsad Newspaper”

“Tourism Prosecution Established in Saudi Arabia to Protect Tourist Rights – Al-Marsad Newspaper”

Al-Marsad Newspaper: The Public Prosecution Council, headed by His Excellency the Attorney General Sheikh Saud bin Abdullah Al-Mujeeb, approved the establishment of the Tourism Prosecution at the headquarters of the Public Prosecution, and its affiliated prosecution offices at international and regional airports in the Kingdom under the name of “Tourism Prosecution”. The Tourism Prosecution aims … Read more

A Boeing 777 lands at Twente Airport for the first time, greeted with a warm welcome

A Boeing 777 lands at Twente Airport for the first time, greeted with a warm welcome

Virgin Australia almost went under during the corona crisis, but made a new start under a new investor. However, the fleet of Airbus A330s and Boeing 777s was divested. The aircraft was flown to Twente, has the registration VH-VPD and was in storage at various Australian airports for a long time. On March 30, the … Read more

LaGuardia Airport in New York Goes from Worst to Best and Receives an Award

LaGuardia Airport in New York Goes from Worst to Best and Receives an Award

For years (and decades), New York’s LaGuardia airport was considered one of the worst in the United States. But all this changed, with the expansion works and complex remodeling of the air station. And now, Terminal B was awarded the 5-Star Airport Terminal Qualification by the consultancy Skytrax. And also, it was chosen as the … Read more

Castellón seeks air tourists in Poland, Germany and Seville

Castellón seeks air tourists in Poland, Germany and Seville

The hoteliers of Castellón, under the umbrella of the Product Introducing Club, They are finalizing a major international marketing offensive to get the most out of the new flights from Castelló airport, but also from the greater diversity of routes from Valencia that complement it. Its objective is to have ready this March, from the … Read more