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First SSJ100 for Interjet
being finished
SuperJet International has announced
the arrival of Mexican airline Interjet’s
first Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ100) at
SuperJet’s Venice facility, where the
plane will undergo the installation,
Thai AirAsia moves to Don Mueang Airport customisation and painting of its
Thai AirAsia has moved all its Bangkok operations from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Don interiors. Nazario Cauceglia, CEO of
Mueang Airport (DMK), saying on its website that the move is because DMK offers SuperJet International said, “We are
a generous amount of space for their planned expansion. CEO Tassapon Bijleveld very proud to welcome the first Interjet
said, “This is a perfect place for a low-cost airline to operate for many reasons. Less SSJ100 in Venice. Today is a special day
congestion and shorter taxi time will result in less fuel consumption and less delays. for SuperJet International marking the
For our passengers, they will be able to enjoy Don Mueang’s close proximity to the beginning of new industrial activity in
city and less time for the entire travel process.” Venice.” Delivery of the finished aircraft
is expected in March 2013.

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Air Astana, flag carrier of Kazakhstan, Cebu Pacific (CEB) has achieved 92.5% Stratech has teamed up with Bayanat
has launched its new direct service in its on-time performance (OTP), Airports Engineering and Supplies to
linking the cities of Almaty and Hong beating the 80.5% average for North bring Stratech’s FAA-approved iFerret
Kong, which uses a Boeing 757 on American carriers, 85% average for intelligent Airfield/Runway Surveillance
twice-weekly flights. “Air Astana is European carriers, and 72.6% average and Foreign Object and Debris (FOD)
in the midst of its 10 anniversary for Asian carriers, said the airline. Detection System to the United Arab
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celebrations and I’m delighted to “It is a company-wide goal for Cebu Emirates market. Bayanat will market www.atraircraft.com
add this pioneering direct service to Pacific to provide world-class on-time the system in the region, and its GM,
Hong Kong from Central Asia to our performance. We will continue to look Alan Bourjeily, said, “We strongly COST-EFFICIENCY Reporting that the regional aircraft ﬂ eet will double over the next 10 years, with more than two thirds of the market
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achievements this year. With visa-free for ways to further improve our OTP, believe that by deploying iFerret in the share in 30-90 seats, the ATR-600 series represents the most competitive and cost-efﬁ cient product, thanks to:
travel for HKSAR/Kazakhstan passport- and are actively working with concerned region, Bayanat together with Stratech • 50% less fuel consumption and 50% less gas emissions than regional jets,
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holders, I’m confident about strong government offices to decongest the will ensure increased safety for the REMARKETABILITY • 35% less on buying, maintaining and handling costs than regional jets.
traffic growth amongst both business Ninoy Aquino International Airport passengers using the UAE hubs and With more than 180 operators in over 90 countries worldwide, ATR aircraft offer operators, investors and ﬁ nanciers
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and leisure travellers,” said Air Astana runway,” said CEB’s VP, Marketing and higher operational efficiency for airports
President Peter Foster. Distribution Candice Iyog. adopting this technology.” INNOVATION stable lease rates, good value for money and strong residual values over time.
Now, choose ATR’s experience and rely on the best high-ﬂ ying investment.
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