Low interest for B&H’s Zurich flights

Following B&H Airlines’ recent suspensions of high profile routes to Vienna and Frankfurt, Zurich is next on the chopping block, insiders say. The Sarajevo to Zurich line is failing to attract passengers and flights are often cancelled. The airline did not operate its Tuesday and Wednesday service this week. On a regular basis, the flights see at least 1 cancellation per week. B&H Airlines serves the Swiss city 7 times per week, 3 of which go via Banja Luka. All flights are operated with an ATR72. Sources from the airline say that B&H is hoping for higher booking numbers as the peak summer season approaches. Before its suspension from B&H’s timetable, Vienna also experienced similar cancellations but was given a trial period of several months to prove itself as a sustainable route. In the end it didn’t.

Turkish Airlines, which owns 49% of the airline, is soon to name a new CEO for the Bosnian carrier. Although the Turks are eager to take over the majority of shares in B&H, a recent revision of the purchasing agreement firmly cements that the company will remain in government ownership until further notice. Despite a sharp increase in passenger numbers, B&H has also experienced a sharp increase in losses this year and plans are being made to phase out 1 ATR72. Besides Zurich, B&H operates flights to Istanbul, Gothenburg, Copenhagen, Amsterdam and Stockholm. Its most popular flights continue to be Istanbul and Amsterdam.

Map of Timor Leste. View Larger Map

Timor-Leste or commonly called East Timor is one of the youngest countries in the world. The country is separated from Indonesia. Located on the island of Timor, very close to Australia. Many airlines that already have the flight route to East Timor. The following information on the airport in Timor-Leste.

Presidente Nicalau Lobato International Airport

IATA code : DIL

ICAO code : WPDL

Location : Dili

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01 Juni 2011

Thales Groundmaster 400 mobile air defence radar for RMAF will be delivered in 2012 (all photos : Defense Industry Daily)

BUTTERWORTH (Bernama) -- The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) is expected to receive delivery of new military assets from early next year onwards which will enhance its role in protecting the country.

RMAF chief Jen Tan Sri Rodzali Daud said the acquisitions would include EC725 helicopters suitable for conducting search and rescue missions, scheduled for delivery in 2013.

The country''s air defence capability would further be enhanced with the delivery of new weapons and radar systems between 2012 and 2014, he said, adding that RMAF would acquire its first Airbus A400M air-lifters in 2015.

He said this in his speech in conjunction with RMAF''s 53rd anniversary celebration at the RMAF base here today.

"In this regard, there''s a need for air force personnel to enhance their knowledge and skills to enable us to use and maintain the new assets without depending on outside help," he said.

Rodzali said RMAF would keep tab on regional security issues, such as overlapping territorial claims, in efforts to ensure the security of the country.

"We''ll also deal with encroachment into Malaysia''s maritime boundaries and airspace," he said.

A military parade themed "The People: Engaging The Talent" was also held in conjunction with the anniversary celebration.

Rodzali said this was in line with RMAF''s bid to attract more young people to join the force.

(Bernama)

01 Juni 2011

Infantry soldiers charging out of a Terrex ICV. (photo : Cyberpioneer)

Infantry soldiers often trek tens of kilometres to reach their target or objective, are exposed to artillery fire along the way, and attack the objective with just the lightweight weapons they carry in their hands.

Now they have another option.

The introduction of the Terrex Infantry Carrier Vehicle (ICV) into the Army in September 2009 has revolutionised the way the infantry operates. Since then, the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) has been training its soldiers to operate on the new Terrex platform which gives them more mobility, firepower, protection and networked capabilities.

Such capabilities of an infantry on wheels were demonstrated on 31 May, as part of a parade which marked the operationalisation of 2nd Battalion, Singapore Infantry Regiment (2 SIR) as the Army's first motorised infantry battalion. The battalion had taken delivery of the Terrex in July 2010.

At the demonstration held at the Murai Urban Training Facility, fighter jets and Leopard Main Battle Tanks simulated long-range fires on enemy forces in a built-up area, before a Trailblazer mine-clearing vehicle was called in to clear the path of mines.

Then came the Terrex ICVs, from which infantry soldiers charged out of to close in on enemy forces in the buildings.

Having witnessed the demonstration, Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen remarked that the parade was a major milestone in the transformation of the infantry into a key component of the 3rd Generation networked SAF.

He said: "The strength of the 3rd Generation SAF lies not just in its individual pieces of hardware, but its ability to network an array of systems and capabilities."

Commenting that the Terrex ICV links to other mechanised platforms from the Armour, Artillery and Engineer formations that share a common network, Dr Ng said: "Such a network allows the SAF to create an overall fighting system that is flexible and more responsive to the complex demands of the modern battlefield.

From left: 1WO Yeo, LTC Goh and 2LT Tarmidzie are proud to be part of the first motorised infantry battalion. (photo : Cyberpioneer)

"On how the Terrex ICV serves as an asset to infantry troops, Commanding Officer of 2 SIR, Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Nick Goh, said that the new platform adds more than just mobility to the troopers.

"As the Terrex is equipped with the Battlefield Management System (BMS) which connects it to other land and air platforms, and our soldiers are equipped with the Advanced Combat Man System (ACMS), our troops are well-connected, have better situational awareness, and can call on the firepower of other assets in the SAF to support their mission."

Regimental Sergeant Major of 2 SIR, 1st Warrant Officer (1WO) Yeo Keng Hua, an infantry soldier for 21 years, added: "In the past, infantry soldiers could only attack the enemy with the weapons they carried, but the Terrex offers a whole suite of more powerful weapon systems that are more effective." The Terrex can be configured with General Purpose Machine Guns and grenade launchers.

1WO Yeo also emphasised the enhanced protection the Terrex ICV offers to infantry soldiers.

"Infantry forces who trek to their objectives are commonly hit by Artillery fire, but with the Terrex and its closed-hatch design, troops are protected in the Terrex, and this increases their survivability in the field," he explained.

Commending 2 SIR for attaining full operational capability in slightly less than a year since taking delivery of the Terrex, Dr Ng said: "This is a significant achievement in meeting a demanding timeline, while testing and establishing new fighting concepts and tactics."

According to one of 2 SIR's platoon commanders, 2nd Lieutenant (2LT) Muhammad Tarmidzie Bin Mohamad Taha, this impressive feat was achieved through sheer hard work.

He said: "It's been really taxing on us, to be trained in motorisation on top of the fundamental training for all infantry soldiers.

"But we adapted, learnt quickly, and now, I'm very honoured to work on a cool platform like the Terrex, and to be part of the first motorised infantry battalion."

Present at the parade with Dr Ng were Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Defence and National Development Dr Mohamad Maliki Bin Osman, Chief of Defence Force Lieutenant-General Neo Kian Hong, Chief of Army Brigadier-General Ravinder Singh and other senior officers from the SAF.

(Cyberpioneer)

A report from Jean210.
RAF (Rotary Air Force) 2000 GTX SE ZK-RCO (msn H2-97-8-303), bought from Jim Service of Palmerston by B C (Rusty) Russell of Whangarei, was trailered from Nelson, where the owner was undertaking gyro flight training, to Dargaville late in May and awaits its first flight from there.
First registered on 12-02-1998 for P D King of Te Puna, passing to Mount Aviation at Tauranga on 01-07-1998. It suffered a rollover in gusty conditions at Tauranga on 20 October 1999. It went down to Dave Taylor at Taieri in March of 2000 and then to Jim Service of Palmerston on 20-08-2003

Above is a view of  behind the scene plumbing being worked on at Taieri on 17-10-2008.

Adria to stay in Slovenian hands

The CEO of Adria Airways, Klemen Boštjančič, has denied media reports that Air India is interested in taking over the Slovenian national carrier. Boštjančič said that although he did meet up with Air India's management recently there was no talk of a potential takeover. “We discussed cooperation on cargo routes and the possibility of introducing passenger flights between the two countries”, he said. However, insiders from the airline say that the management wants to see Adria in the hands of the German national carrier Lufthansa. On the other hand, nobody wants to take over an airline burdened with debt. Adria offers the greatest number of flights to Germany from Ljubljana and Priština out of all of its other markets. It is a Star Alliance member, like Lufthansa, and feeds the German carrier with generous amounts of transit passengers.

Klemen Boštjančič said that in order for Adria to survive it needs to open new routes, cut costs and get more business. In the first 4 months of the year Adria carried 306.993 passengers. As the airline celebrates its 50 years of existence with debt amounting to 100 million Euros it is not alone. Every single EX-YU national carrier is expected to finish 2011 with losses.

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