Asiana Airlines

Man Wearing Bullet-proof Vest Arrested at LAX
October 15, 2012 - 3:14pm

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) wants to know how a male U.S. citizen boarded and flew aboard an Asiana Airlines flight from Seoul, South Korea, all the way to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) with a smoke grenade in his checked baggage.

The man, whose journey originated in Japan, was arrested at LAX wearing a bulletproof vest and flame-retardant pants as he tried to check in for a domestic flight to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS).

Pratt and Asiana Ink Maintenance Deal
February 15, 2012 - 12:45pm

Asiana Airlines has selected Pratt & Whitney’s fleet management program for three of its P&W-powered Boeing 777s, the engine manufacturer announced here at the Singapore Airshow. Eagle Services Asia, Pratt & Whitney Global Service Partners’ engine overhaul facility in Singapore, will be responsible for the six-year agreement, which provides for the maintenance of six PW4090 turbofans that power the aircraft.
AFRAA Pledges Better Leadership for African Airlines
March 25, 2011 - 10:00am
Egyptair Holdings chairman and CEO Hussein Massoud heads a committee of nine ...

The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) has launched a three-year plan to realign activities with member carriers’ business imperatives. Developed by new AFRAA secretary-general Elijah Chingosho, the plan aims to transform the association into “a pulsating airline association” for Africa.
Ameco Beijing Expands Mx Deal with Eastar Jet
January 12, 2011 - 11:47am

Eastar Jet has signed an agreement with Ameco Beijing for MRO services on the airline’s five Boeing 737NGs. It calls for C-checks and landing-gear overhauls on four of the aircraft. The contract goes into effect next week. According to an Ameco Beijing spokesman, the MRO, Lufthansa Technik and Hawker Pacific are acting together as a worldwide landing gear alliance.
Asiana Orders Six A380s
January 6, 2011 - 5:17am

South Korea’s Asiana Airlines has placed a firm order for six A380 superjumbos, signaling its intention to mount a serious challenge to fellow A380 customer Korean Air. Airbus said it expects to begin deliveries to Asiana in 2014. The airline plans to operate the double-decker airliners on “key” routes to Europe and the U.S.
North Korean Threat Diverts Commercial Flights
March 6, 2009 - 10:52am

Air Canada and Singapore Airlines have joined Korean Air and Asiana in diverting flights away from North Korean airspace after the communist government said it could not guarantee the safety of passenger jets flying near its shores or southern border. The threat comes as the U.S. and South Korea prepare to begin on Monday annual military exercises North Korea considers provocative.

Bedek boosts 747 freighter conversions
December 14, 2006 - 8:48am

As the Paris show opened, Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI) announced a significant boost to the 747-400 freighter conversion program conducted by its subsidiary, Bedek Aviation Group. Rabobank of the Netherlands has become the first customer to choose Bedek for a full passenger-to-freighter conversion, with an order for two.