With the first flight of the Emirates Airbus A380 from Dubai to Munich, airberlin technik expands its range of capability to include the double-deck aircraft from the European manufacturer. In future, the EASA Part 145 certified maintenance company will perform the transit check every day while the aircraft is on the ground at the Bavarian capital city. At the Munich location, airberlin technik runs a hangar with 12,000 square metres of floor area, with space for up to six narrow-body aircraft or three wide-body aircraft, and employs 270 staff.

Reinhard Hohler, Chiang Mai
With the commencement of thrice-weekly services between Singapore and Vientiane, Changi Airport is now connected via direct flights to all nine of Singapore’s ASEAN neighbours.

New SCB Social Media Promotion Targets Top European Meetings Trade Show
The Seoul Convention Bureau will be inviting EIBTM attendees to take their Korean experience online during this year’s Europe Incentive Business Travel & Meetings (EIBTM) trade show next week.

Hilton Worldwide has announced the winners of its Europe Food & Beverage (F&B) Masters 2011. Following two days of intense judging in Berlin, the competition came to an exciting climax in each of the four disciplines: the Culinary Cup, Pastry Cup, Bar Cup and Service Cup. Friendly rivalry prevailed during the competition as the 50 finalists, shortlisted from over 200 entries from across Hilton Worldwide’s European portfolio of hotels, prepared and presented to prove they are the best in the region.

Strong Interest From Trade Buyers and Media Around The World
Come January 2012, the brand new Golden Kawanua Exhibition Hall, venue for ATF 2012 TRAVEX, will welcome close to 1,000 exhibitors who will occupy more than 450 exhibiting booths, representing a diverse range of ASEAN destination, travel products and services suppliers.

Christmas aircraft, music videos and airberlin chocolate hearts in a special edition
On the first day of Advent airberlin is taking off into the Christmas period with an extensive package and is offering its passengers a heart-felt Christmas service. A special Christmas edition of the popular airberlin chocolate hearts will be available on board during Advent. Every weekday from 16:00 the airline is offering passengers on German domestic flights free mulled wine. As in previous years, airberlin passengers can take Christmas trees up to 2 metres tall for free as of 1 December. All that is required is 48 hours notice before departure to the company’s Service Centre.