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Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Process Millionth Passenger Using E-Gate Border Crossing Technology

The Automated Border Control System, the electronic border crossing gates or e-gates, at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, has processed nearly 1 million passengers and is on target to reach that milestone in December, according to a...


Etihad Airways Orders Two More A330 Passenger Aircraft

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates has signed a firm order for two additional A330-200 passenger aircraft as part of the carrier’s continued growth plans. These newly ordered aircraft, like Etihad...



Air France Seeking A380 Compensation

  Air France-KLM is seeking compensation from Airbus for service disruptions caused by technical issues affecting its fleet of A380 superjumbo aircraft, French daily Les Echos reported. The carrier wants compensation for t...


US Airlines, Airports Assess Storm Damage

  As airline, airport, rail and port workers dug through storm debris, dealt with power outages and assessed damage on Tuesday, one thing became increasingly clear: Restoring full services could take some time. Hurricane S...



Boeing Says 787s For United Are Delayed

  Boeing said delivery of at least two 787s for United Airlines was taking longer than expected, a surprise hitch in delivery to its first US customer that is set to disappoint some customers wanting to fly the new fuel-ef...


WestJet Launches Service to Antigua and Barbuda, Curaçao and Costa Rica

WestJet will launch non-stop seasonal service to three new exciting sun destinations today and tomorrow, plus a fourth in mid-November, offering Canadian travellers even greater choices via Toronto Pearson International Airport...