Senin, 30 Juni 2014

Hajj transport, Garuda Indonesia Prepare 11 Aircraft

A total of 11 aircraft and one spare set of Garuda Indonesia aircraft to transport Indonesian pilgrims. These Red Plate it has been officially designated as one of the executors of air transport Indonesian Hajj Pilgrimage 2014.
"We will deploy 11 aircraft which are divided into 207 groups. Because it is for daily backup's already there, so the smart set backup, "said President Director of PT. Garuda Indonesia (Persero) Tbk detik.com Satar as reported, citing a spare aircraft has also been prepared to anticipate.
Garuda Indonesia will fly as many as 83 144 Indonesian pilgrims who joined the group 207 fly (fleet) in the 2014 Hajj season. The amount is divided into 10 embarkation, embarkation namely Aceh (3,175 worshipers), Medan (6,663 worshipers), Padang (5,959 worshipers), Palembang (5,885 worshipers), Jakarta (10 814 pilgrims), Solo (26 546 pilgrims), Banjarmasin (4,195 worshipers) , Balikpapan (4,284 worshipers), Makassar (11,972 pilgrims) and Lombok (3,651 worshipers).
"A total of 11 aircraft operated by Garuda Indonesia is a young aircraft, some of which was produced in 2013., Each consisting of six aircraft A33-300 (capacity 375 seats), four B-747 aircraft (455 seat capacity), as well as a plane B-777 (capacity 440 seats), "said the Emir.
Previously, Garuda Indonesia and MORA signed an agreement for the transport of Hajj season 2014 in the Office of Religious, Banteng, Central Jakarta conducted by the Director of Garuda Indonesia, Satar and Director General Hajj and Umrah Implementation Ministry of Religious Affairs, Abdul Djamil.

Garuda Indonesia has been priced Stop Three Flights from Pekanbaru

The national airline Garuda Indonesia said to have shut down three flights it operates from the Sultan Syarif Kasim II Pekanbaru. Third, among others, the cost of Pekanbaru destination Medan, Padang, and Batam.
The third closure of the Garuda Indonesia operated flights from Pekanbaru was predicted for field level seats that are less passengers and the high competition among airlines, particularly for the purpose of Medan and Batam flight.
The airline that is majority owned by the state before start serving flights from Pekanbaru to Batam, Medan and Padang in the early to mid-2013. Flight was operated with Bombardier CRJ1000 NextGen aircraft which has a capacity of 96 seats, comprising 12 seats in business class and 84 economy class seats.

AirAsia Group Has Receive Airbus A320 to 150

AirAsia Group last week to receive the Airbus A320-150. These dedicate this aircraft to commemorate the late James Rao, son of the Airbus Executive Vice President, Dr Kiran Rao, who recently died at age 21 of cancer.
James name engraved on the front of the fuselage to Airbus A320-150, which will be operated by Malaysia's AirAsia flight AK code. James obtained a license to drive a commercial aircraft or Commercial Pilots License in 2012 and is the first to fly the First Officer Airbus A320 aircraft.
James has provided inspiration to the youth as successful in realizing his dream of flying the Airbus A320 at a very young age. He is also active in social activities for underprivileged children and orphans in Mumbai, India.
In order to continue the legacy of her son, Dr. Kiran Rao has established a foundation that is named 'James Rao, Live Your Dream' with a vision to help young people realize their dreams and provide inspiration to become a pilot.
CEO AirAsi. Group, Tony Fernandes said, Kiran is a good friend, and was lucky to get to know James personally. "He's a good kid and has a big heart. I have seen the results of his work in helping disadvantaged children. We are pleased to be working with Kiran families and contribute to the foundation 'James Rao, Live Your Dream', which will provide a platform to help young people who want to be a pilot, "said Tony, Monday (06/30/2014).
Airbus A320 single aisle aircraft is type-selling in the world. These aircraft are used in a wide range of services ranging from airline serving short-haul flights to intercontinental. AirAsia managed to dominate Asia by the total number of aisle 475 aircraft to the type Airbus A320 and A320neo types that have been ordered with deliveries scheduled until 2026.
"The Airbus A320 has contributed incredible for our business model and operations as a group. We implemented a policy of 100 percent of the Airbus A320 in Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, and now India. We look forward to continuing to work closely with Airbus in order to expand our business in the future, "added Tony.
AirAsia is also the first airline in the world to receive the Airbus A320 equipped with Sharklet wing. It makes AirAsia the first airline to operate the aircraft type. AirAsia became the first airline in the world to receive the Airbus A320 is assembled at the Airbus factory located in Tianjin, China.

Passengers and crew MH370 Dies Called Out of Oxygen

Australian authorities began to uncover some facts about the plane Malaysia Airlines (MAS) MH370 mysteriously missing. They call, passengers and crew died due to oxygen deprivation. Previously, the authority also mentions that the most likely MH370 aircraft fly using the autopilot, until it ran out of fuel and fell in the waters of the Indian Ocean.
Reuters launched, the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) report through thick 55 pages, explaining how the investigation team came to this conclusion. They also compared the MH370 flight conditions with similar conditions in other incidents, though there is no new evidence obtained from the MH370.
Therefore, the ATSB report also helps narrow the alleged final resting area MH370, of which there are thousands of possible locations. "Referring to these observations, the final stage of the types of events hypoxia (oxygen deprivation) or unresponsive, it seems most appropriate to the available evidence for the last moment when the plane's flight MH370 corridor leads to the south," the ATSB report.
From the analysis, observations and available information suggests, most likely MH370 aircraft crashed after flying far to the south corridor in the Indian Ocean. The crash site is believed to be more distant than previously thought. Therefore, MH370 search area is shifted further to the south.
The new analysis comes after more than 100 days MH370 aircraft lost. The Boeing 777-200ER which carries 239 passengers and crew missing since the March 8, after taking off from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to fly to Beijing, China. Its existence is still mysterious.

Kamis, 26 Juni 2014

Garuda Indonesia Now Can Pay Dividends to Shareholders

The national airline Garuda Indonesia can now distribute dividend to its shareholders after the company accelerate the repayment of debt owed to the Export Credit Agency (ECA) and the Commercial Lenders (CL) of U.S. $ 62.5 million. Previously, in an enterprise agreement prohibited from paying dividends for a few years because they still have this debt. "Yes, Garuda is now able to distribute dividends," said President Director of Garuda Indonesia, as quoted by The Jakarta Post.
Garuda Indonesia has still not distribute dividends to shareholders despite profit earned every year since the airline's shares are sold to the public in 2011. Based on the company's annual report, Garuda Indonesia earned a profit since 2011-2013, with respectively U.S. $ 67.18 million in 2011, U.S. $ 110.6 million in 2012, and U.S. $ 11.04 million in 2013.
Senior Vice President Corporate Communications Garuda Indonesia Pujobroto said that the airline has used internal funds to pay off his debts early. "However, we still need to be approved by the general meeting of shareholders (AGM) to distribute dividends," said Pujobroto.

Will Buy 50 Airbus aircraft, Garuda: It's Just a Rumor

The national airline Garuda Indonesia aircraft is rumored to be buying in bulk, up to 50 aircraft made by Airbus. However, this news was immediately denied by the management of Garuda Indonesia, which states that the purchase of 50 aircraft were just rumors.
Finance Director of Garuda Indonesia Hendrito Hardjono said, the company will not make a purchase aircraft in the near future. "We're finishing up the 2015 plan, it's in there later. Not to rush there, so now is not the one. We only plan was not yet final, "he said during a symbolic handover ceremony ISDA Agreement Document in BNI46 Tower, Jakarta, Wednesday (06/25/2014).
Previous expert staff Ministry of State Owned Enterprises (SOEs) Sahala Lumban Gaol heard that Garuda Indonesia plans to buy 50 aircraft from Airbus. He said he was asked Garuda Indonesia cautious in the transaction because of the rupiah against the U.S. dollar was fluctuating. If it is true, he called for hedging the exchange rate so that the company does not lose. "Hedging is not only transaction, but the foreign debt was well thought out. Installment against Boeing, Airbus. Load rate was also observed. I heard rumors bring 50 Garuda Airbus, we are also careful, "he added.

Air India Officially Joins the Star Alliance on July 11, 2014

India's national airline, Air India, will join the global airline alliance Star Alliance, and will officially be a member of the largest airline alliance in the world that began July 11, 2014.
Air India first announced it would join the Star Alliance in 2007 and the process will be completed in 2010. However, the plan did not go smoothly as Air India failed to meet the minimum requirements made ​​by the Star Alliance so the process was discontinued in 2011. Process for the inauguration be a member of Star Alliance finally started back at the end of last year.
On 23 June, the head of the Star Alliance have met with representatives of Air India in London and the meeting agreed on Air India as a member of the 27th Star Alliance. Peresmina Air India as a member of the 27th Star Alliance will be held on July 11, 2014.
"Air India has worked hard to meet the expectations that are required prior to joining, and today we're excited to be inducted into the Star Alliance family. It was an honor and privilege of being the first airline from India to join the alliance. We are eagerly looking forward to the benefits and privileges of Star Alliance passengers began July 11, "said Chairman and Managing Director of Air India Rohit Nandan.