July 2010 ~ lpn

Tuesday, 20 July 2010

Emirates Airlines Orders 30 Boeing 777s

Boeing and Dubai-based Emirates Airlines announced on Monday an order for 30 Boeing 777-300ERs. The deal is worth $9.1 billion.While this order seems to demonstrate the market for commercial aircraft is rebounding, this is precisely what Boeing President and CEO Jim Albaugh believes is happening as he said in...

By: Progress On 07:18

Airlines and Shippers Brace for 100% Cargo Screening Deadline

Come August 1, 2010 all cargo shipped on passenger aircraft in the U.S. must be screened for explosives. And for passengers nothing should be different. But there is concern that the new requirement could cause supply chain delays and higher costs of goods transported this way.With the deadline...

By: Progress On 07:16

TSA Chief Announces Agency's Top Goals

The Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) new administrator, John Pistole, announced Friday his three big general goals for the agency. Thankfully, they are not all aviation specific.Pistole's stated goals are:Improve TSA's counterterrorism focus through intelligence and cutting edge technology.Support the TSA workforce.Strengthen the TSA's relationships with stakeholders and the traveling...

By: Progress On 07:11

TSA Launches Public Feedback Program

The Transportation Security Administration this week launched a program to solicit feedback from the public. Through the so-called "TalktoTSA" program, the agency is asking you for your "questions, suggestions, and feedback on your security experience" while traveling through America's airports.New TSA Administrator John S. Pistole says, "After leaving...

By: Progress On 07:05

Passenger Busted with Stolen Gun at JFK

A man was arrested at JFK Airport after he tried to get through airport security with a stolen gun in his carry-on luggage Wednesday morning. The suspect, identified as Junior Almonte, 30, fled the terminal, running off without his bag, wallet and shoes reports New York Daily News. Almonte...

By: Progress On 07:03

Tuesday, 13 July 2010

Hoax Bomb Threat on Air France Flight

An Air France flight from Rio de Janeiro to Paris made an emergency landing in the Brazilian city of Recife Saturday because of a bomb threat against the flight. The plane landed safely and was inspected, but no explosive device was found the airline said.Source: Planet DataPT comment:...

By: Progress On 07:52

UFO Disrupts Air Traffic in China

An unidentified flying object (UFO) temporarily disrupted air travel over the Chinese city of Hangzhou in Zhejiang province on Wednesday. According to reports, the object did not appear on radar at Xiaoshan Airport. While no official word has come out about what the object was, a source with knowledge...

By: Progress On 07:38

F-16s Intercept Planes Violating Las Vegas Restricted Air Space

The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) scrambled two F-16 fighter jets to intercept two small aircraft that violated airspace restrictions put in place Friday near Las Vegas for a visit from President Obama. According to various reports, both aircraft landed at nearby airports as instructed and were...

By: Progress On 07:35

DHS Gives Three Airports $56 Million for Security Technologies

DHS Secretary Napolitano on Wednesday (7/7) announced approximately $56 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding for airport security projects at three airports.The funding breakdown is as follows:$45.4 million for a new inline baggage screening system in the main terminal at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT).$7.5 million...

By: Progress On 07:30

1 Survivor in Coast Guard Helicopter Crash

There is one survivor from the crash of a Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter in the waters near James Island, Washington Wednesday morning. The survivor sustained non-life threatening injuries, which the Seattle Times reports are a broken leg and arm. Unfortunately, the other three crewmen aboard the Jayhawk...

By: Progress On 07:27

Tuesday, 6 July 2010

Changes in Washington DC's Special Flight Rules Area Restrictions

On July 1st, the Federal Aviation Administration announced a number of changes to the restrictions governing the Special Flight Rules Area surrounding Washington, DC, effective September 1. To review the two Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) which define the new regulations, visit the FAA website here.Source: Planet DataPT comment...

By: Progress On 23:02

No Refueling Ban on Iranian Airliners

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast told Reuters that reports that the UK, Germany and UAE were refusing to refuel Iranian commercial airliners were not true and that this was part of a "psychological war". However, as the news agency points out Mehmanparast did not address the fact that...

By: Progress On 23:00

Bomb Scare at JFK Airport Terminal

Late Sunday afternoon a bomb threat forced authorities to evacuate Terminal 1 at JFK International Airport in Queens. The NY Daily News reports "police were alerted to an abandoned bag and then received a call from an unidentified female saying 'a bomb is going to go off'." Nothing...

By: Progress On 22:59

Turkey Threatens Ban on Israeli Commercial Flights

A secret meeting was held between Turkish and Israeli cabinet members in Brussels Wednesday to discuss the fallout from Israel's deadly commando raid on the Gaza aid flotilla. At this meeting Ankara's representatives "warned" that unless Israel formally apologizes and compensates the families of the 8 Turks who died...

By: Progress On 22:57

TSA Administrator Sworn In

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) finally has a permanent leader after nearly a year-and-a-half without one, and two previous Obama nominees failing to make the cut. DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano on Thursday (7/1) swore in John S. Pistole as the fifth Administrator in the TSA's short history.Source: Planet...

By: Progress On 22:56

Monday, 5 July 2010

Scotland Highland Games [22nd May – 18th September]

Highland Games, which take place from Cowal to Tomintoul and all points in between, are a unique mix of the sporting, the cultural and the social. They usually comprise a programme of field and track events, piping and Highland dancing competitions and 'heavy events' like the tug-o-war,...

By: Progress On 01:10

Sunday, 4 July 2010

Galway Arts Festival, Galway, Ireland [12th - 25th July]

Regarded as one of Europe’s key cultural events Galway Arts Festival is an international celebration of the performing and visual arts. Over 100,000 people attend the Festival annually with hundreds of writers, artists, performers and musicians creating theatre, spectacle, street art, music, comedy, literature and music to...

By: Progress On 23:33

North Sea Jazz Festival, Rotterdam, Netherlands [9th - 11th July]

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By: Progress On 23:32

The Festival of the Redeemer (Festa del Redentore), Venice, Italy [17th - 19th July]

Celebrating the end of the plague involves hundreds of beautifully decorated and illuminated boats full of beautifully decorated Venetians that gather around sunset, have dinner on board or beside the Giudecca canal, then watch one of Europe's best fireworks displays at 11.30pm on Saturday night. Further information:...

By: Progress On 23:30

New York, USA [4th July]

Fourth of July is the most patriotic holiday that America has. That being said, what could be better than experiencing the Fourth in one of the most patriotic cities in the country New York City? Whether it be checking out the massive Macy's Fireworks Spectacular, being front row...

By: Progress On 23:29

Running of the Bulls (San Fermin Festival), Pampona Navarre Spain [6th July - 14th July]

The festival of San Fermin, or the Pamplona bull running as it's more commonly known outside Spain officially begins at midday on 6th July every year with the 'chupinazo' which takes place on the balcony of the Casa Consistorial in Pamplona. The Pamplona Bull Run takes place...

By: Progress On 23:28

Summer Festival, Dubrovnik Croatia [10th July - 25th August]

The Summer Festival of Dubrovnik is the oldest and most famous of all the Croatian festivals. From 1956 the Festival has been building its reputation and has, by way of the prestigious Association of European Festivals, become an integral part of European integrations. Imagine yourself enjoying the...

By: Progress On 23:27

T in the Park Festival, Balado Kinross shire, Scotland [9th - 11th July]

T In The Park, voted the UK's best major festival, with camping available for this incredible 3 day event.A great line up of artists from Muse, Eminem, Kasabian. The list is endless to find out more follow the link below! Further information: http://www.tinthepark.com/content/ PT Comment:...

By: Progress On 23:26

44th Montreux International Jazz Festival, Switzerland [2nd - 17th July]

Founded by Claude Nobs in 1967, over the years the Montreux Jazz Festival has become an unmissable event for music fans in Switzerland and around the world. Its stages have been graced by all of music’s greats, from Miles Davis to Ray Charles and from David Bowie to...

By: Progress On 23:22

Friday, 2 July 2010

Eyjafjallajokull - MEPs on whether closing airspace was right call

The political fallout from the Eyjafjallajokull volcano in Iceland continues as people around Europe ponder whether the closure of so much of the continent's airspace was the right thing. Following a Parliamentary debate on 20 April we spoke to a few MEPs to ask them what they thought about...

By: Progress On 15:19

Christine De Veyrac on helping those affected by plane crashes

In the wake of the Polish plane crash air safety generally is again in the spotlight. A new report by French MEP Christine De Veyrac - started long before the crash, looks at ways of improving investigations into crashes. It also proposes measures to help identify those who may...

By: Progress On 15:09

Italy fines Ryanair, ash threatens UK and Ireland

Italy fined Irish airline Ryanair 3 million euros (2.6 million pounds) on Saturday for failing to help passengers stranded by Icelandic volcano ash, and Britain and Ireland were on alert for more possible flight disruption.The Italian ENAC civil aviation authority cited 178 cases in which Ryanair failed to meet...

By: Progress On 15:02

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