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SYDNEY, April 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Qantas unveiled a new uniform, the work of acclaimed Australian designer Martin Grant, to be worn by 12,600 uniformed employees starting early 2014. Qantas Group CEO Alan Joyce said he was proud to launch a new uniform design for Qantas - the first in ten years. "This is a new look for a new chapter for Qantas," said Mr. Joyce. "The new uniform speaks of Australian style on the global stage." "The design brief was to provide a unique,...

TOKYO, April 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Komy Co., Ltd. is pleased to announce that it has received an order for the KomyMirror series of mirrors for cabin overhead compartments from Lufthansa for use on new Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental passenger aircraft. Lufthansa, which has seven aircraft of the 747-8 model on order, already has five of them in operation. Lufthansa decided to install the KomyMirror for the upper deck of the aircraft. The KomyMirror is installed because smaller...

FRANKFURT, Germany, March 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- New Connection with Air China to Chengdu, China - Freighter Services to 78 Destinations in 40 Nations FRA/rap> The new Frankfurt Airport (FRA) Summer Timetable 2013 - which goes into effect on Sunday, March 31 - will feature 107 airlines offering passenger flights to 295 destinations in 107 countries per week. A total of 4,790 flight departures (passenger and cargo flights) will be offered per week via FRA....

DUBLIN, March 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Research and Markets ( http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/5dtcz2/global_commercial) has announced the addition of the "Global Commercial Aviation Aircraft Seating Market (2012 - 2017)" report to their offering. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130307/600769 ) With the increase in global air travel, growth in passengers' investment appetite and to fight against the rising fuel prices, airlines are...

[310 Pages Report] Commercial Aviation Aircraft Seating Market report segmented the global market by Aircraft type, Seat type and Geographies. (PRWEB) March 08, 2013 According to a new market research report, “Global Commercial Aviation Aircraft Seating Market, Forecasts & Analysis (2012 – 2017)”, published by MarketsandMarkets, the total global market is expected to reach $4.86 billion by 2017 with a CAGR of 5.27%. Browse 118 Market Data Tables 120 Figures 310 pages and...

BEIJING, February 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The global services network of Aircelle (Safran) marked a strategic expansion today with the opening of a new parts distribution center in China, which will serve the country's airlines that operate aircraft with the company's jet engine nacelle and thrust reverser products. Located at Beijing Capital International Airport in its free trade zone, this 400-square-meter warehouse facility is open around the clock to provide spare...

EAST HARTFORD, Conn., Feb. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Dean Athans has been named President of the Engine Alliance, succeeding Mary Ellen Jones, who is returning to a senior leadership position at Pratt & Whitney. The Engine Alliance is a 50/50 joint venture of GE Aviation (NYSE: GE) and Pratt & Whitney, a division of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX). Athans comes to the Engine Alliance from the GE Power & Water Aero Derivatives business, where he has led the LMS100...

NEW YORK, Jan. 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Australia's premier airline, Qantas Airways, is giving travelers an extra incentive to escape the nine-to-five and book an Australian getaway with huge savings on departures from Los Angeles, Dallas and New York as part of the "Escape to Australia" campaign in conjunction with Tourism Australia, making a visit to one of the world's most alluring destinations easier and more affordable. Travelers can escape the dreary winter and immerse...

[190 Pages Report] Aircraft Cabin Lighting Market(Passenger, Interior, & Cockpit LED) report, segments the global market for commercial aircraft by Aircraft type, Light type and Geographies. (PRWEB) January 20, 2013 According to a new market research report "Global Commercial Aviation Aircraft Cabin Lighting Market, Forecast & Analysis (2012 – 2017) , MarketsandMarkets (http://www.marketsandmarkets.com), the total global commercial aviation aircraft cabin lighting market is...

NEW YORK, Jan. 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- G'DAY USA, the biggest annual celebration of all things Australian in America, is launching this week around the country. Qantas Airways - Australia's premier airline - is kicking off the festivities by offering travelers huge savings on departures from Los Angeles, Dallas and New York as part of the "There's Nothing like Australia" campaign in conjunction with Tourism Australia. These special fares must be booked by January 16, 2013: Fares...