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airberlin is Germany’s second-largest airline company and employs 8,900 staff members. In 2010 alone, airberlin received more than 10 awards for its service and quality. The fleet encompasses 170 aircraft with an average age of five years, making it one of the youngest fleets in Europe. Due to their low kerosene consumption, airberlin's modern jets contribute to a sustainable reduction of emissions in air transportation. airberlin is one of the major airlines in Europe and currently flies to 163 destinations in 39 countries. In 2010, the airline transported 33.6 million passengers. airberlin has signed an agreement to become a member of the global airline alliance, oneworld®. Full membership is scheduled for the beginning of 2012. airberlin operates codeshare flights with the oneworld-members American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, Iberia and S7 .

airberlin flightschool offers information about pilot training

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Open days in Berlin, Hamburg, Essen and Munich Since 2009 the airberlin flightschool, in cooperation with TFC Käufer, has been the first flying school in Germany to give pilots MPL (Multi-crew Pilot Licence) training. In 2012 there will again be two courses for 30 prospective commercial pilots. The airberlin flightschool is taking a road show to Berlin, Hamburg, Essen and Essen to give those...

Paul Gregorowitsch strengthens airberlin’s Executive Board

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airberlin’s Board has appointed the President and CEO of the Dutch airline Martinair, Paul Gregorowitsch, 55, as a new member of the Executive Board. From September 2011 Gregorowitsch will be taking over as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), responsible for network and sales. This makes him the fourth member of airberlin’s Executive Board, alongside Joachim Hunold (CEO), Ulf Hüttmeyer (CFO) and...

airberlin, Boeing and Berlin Airports welcome first Boeing 787 Dreamliner to Germany

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Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner made its first landing in Germany on Saturday, 25th June 2011 at 9am, local time. airberlin will be the first airline in Germany to receive the Dreamliner. The Boeing test aircraft ZA001 was welcomed at Berlin-Tegel airport by airberlin, representatives of the manufacturer Boeing and of Berlin Airports with an official ceremony. Prof. Dr. Rainer Schwarz, Chief...

airberlin and American Airlines expand codeshare agreement

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airberlin and American Airlines have expanded their codeshare relationship to include airberlin’s new services between Berlin-Tegel and New York-JFK. The non-stop flight operates since May 2011 every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday between the German capital and New York. With the addition of this new flight, the codeshare agreement between airberlin and American Airlines now encompasses the...

airberlin: Free Limousine Service for Business Class Passengers in Dubai

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Effective immediately, Germany’s second largest airline is offering its Business Class guests free limousine service in Dubai. The transfer is offered between Dubai International Airport and the following target destinations: Dubai City and the suburbs, Bur Dubai and the Safa Park Interchange, Jumeirah (Beach Hotels), Dubai Marina, Emirates Hills, Greens, Gardens, Jebel Ali, Sharjah, Ajman as...