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PARIS, June 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- For the first time, the Swiss independent rating agency " ATRA - Air Transport Rating Agency " has awarded the five best Airlines in the World according to their holistic safety profile during an event organized during the International Paris Air Show Le Bourget, 2013. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130619/621751 ) While the International Air Transport Association (IATA) confirms a 5.9% increase of carrying...

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., June 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- LOT Polish Airlines has renewed its multi-year contract with Discover the World Marketing for sales and marketing development in the US and Canada. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100629/LA27981LOGO) "We selected Discover the World Marketing to help us implement significant distribution changes and develop new trade sales channels in North America while maintaining and growing business from our Polish trade partners," said...

Fourth consecutive year Air Canada rated Best in North America MONTREAL, June 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - Air Canada has been named Best Airline in North America by the Skytrax 2013 World Airline Awards announced at the Paris Air Show. It is the fourth consecutive year Air Canada has been recognized as a leader in North America and ranked among the best airlines in the world. The annual poll, which is based on surveys of more than 18 million global passengers, is viewed as the key...

CHICAGO, June 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- United today announced that it awarded more than $1 million in college scholarships through the United Airlines Scholarship Fund (USF) to 681 employees and their children for the 2013-14 academic year. The scholarship program is funded entirely by employee contributions and fundraising efforts. "The United Airlines Scholarship Fund is a great example of the generous spirit of United co-workers," said Donna Towle, United's vice president of...

MONTREAL, June 18, 2013 /CNW Telbec/ - Aeroplan today announced the addition of EVA Air to its roster of travel partners.  Starting today, Aeroplan Members can earn and redeem Aeroplan Miles for travel with EVA Air of Taiwan, bringing the total number of airline partners to 33. "The addition of EVA Air to Aeroplan's extensive network of premium airlines provides our members with even more flight accumulation and redemption opportunities," said David Houston, Vice President,...

PARIS, June, 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- A new commercial airline in Europe, Air Lituanica of Vilnius, Lithuania, has acquired two Embraer E-Jets. The carrier will launch scheduled service on June 30(th) with one EMBRAER 170 leased from a third party. In July, Air Lituanica will add another E-Jet, an EMBRAER 175, leased from ECC Leasing Company, Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Embraer (NYSE: ERJ; BM&FBOVESPA: EMBR3) . The E170 and E175 are configured with 76 and 86 seats...

CHICAGO, June 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines (NYSE: UAL) today increased its 787 Dreamliner order to 65 aircraft (including six previously delivered aircraft) with an order for 20 787-10s. United is the North American launch customer for the 787-10 and it expects delivery of its first aircraft in 2018. United ordered 10 incremental 787-10 aircraft and will convert 10 existing 787s on order to 787-10s, enabling the airline to further modernize its international widebody fleet...

Deal worth up to $2.8 billion includes firm orders for two airplanes and commitments for seven more LE BOURGET, France, June 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Qatar Airways today announced agreements for nine Boeing 777-300ER (Extended Range) airplanes at the 2013 Paris Air Show. The agreements include a firm order for two airplanes previously attributed to an unidentified customer on Boeing Commercial Airplanes Orders and Deliveries website, plus a commitment for an...

Daily Flights Offer Excellent Connections Via Doha To Cities Across Middle East, Africa And Asia Pacific CHICAGO, June 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Starting June 15(th), Qatar Airways stepped up frequency on the Chicago - Doha route to daily flights ahead of the peak summer travel season. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130617/NY32831 ) Chicago remains a highly popular and key destination in the carrier's rising North American network and travellers from across the network...

CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- PARIS AIR SHOW -- UTC Aerospace Systems has been chosen by Qatar Airways to provide a comprehensive suite of nacelle maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for selected Airbus aircraft operated by the Qatari flag-carrier. The agreement for services covers Airbus A300 aircraft powered by Pratt & Whitney PW4000 engines and A320 airplanes powered by V2500 engines built by International Aero Engines. The agreement between the...