Written by

Alexandra JEAN , Cindy LAMARGOT, Amandine ESTEBAN & Camille MENARD

Transport’s

Newsletter

SOMMAIRE

International news

Air Austral paints its first aircraft in the new livery……………………2

Indonesia’s Lion Air Orders 40 Additional ATR Planes………………2

Awards

Cruise Critic releases annual UK Editors' Picks Awards……….…….2

Focus on the Chinese market + enterprise RCCL

Royal Caribbean to Start China Operations Office………….……..3

Royal Caribbean and Ctrip Announce Formal Joint Venture…....3

Happy birthday Eurostar...……………………………………………..…3

The arrival of new Bombardier trains in Switzerland is postponed..4

Via Rail: our goal is to improve comfort in our trains…………...…....4

British Airways partnership with First Great Western and the

Heathrow Express………………………………………………………..…4

Amadeus new offer for travel agent in UK…………………………....4

nEW services

Airport helpers………………………………………………………………5

Services and activities that Make You Say "WOW"………………….5

Innovation

Ryanair paperless cockpits……………………………………………...6

Holland America's Newbuild to Have New Design Approach…..6

Innovation and High-speed train………………………………………6

Sustainable development

Costa releases sustainability report……………………………………7

UNUSUAL

Unusual cruise destination: Alaska……………………………………8

In transport, sometimes passengers help to solve problems…….8

Getting married in the subway………………………………………..8

Special report of the month

What an unusual aircraft recycling!.................................................9

Schools and Transport training………..10

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This November 27th, Indonesia's Lion Air low cost ordered 40 turboprop

aircraft ATR72-600 to the European aircraft manufacturer “Avions de

Transport Regional” (ATR), a subsidiary of Airbus and Finmeccanica.

This important order for 40 ATR72-600 is about $ 1 billion at list prices. It is

historic for both parties. On the one hand, this is the largest order ever

recorded to date by ATR, and allows Airbus to beat this year's record

orders with already 184 units sold since January 2014. On the other hand,

this contract will make Lion Air, which had already ordered in the past 60

ATR, the first company operating ATR in the world, in the future a total 100

aircraft.

International news

Air Austral

paints its first

aircraft in the

new livery

The French airline Air Austral announced in November 27, the arrival at

the airport of Saint Denis Roland Garros his first 777 redecorated in the

colors of the Reunion Island, from Paris-CDG.

The new logo embodies the values of closeness, trust, excellence and

openness so dear to the company. A desire supported by this new

slogan: “You will always be the heart of our company”. The new logo will

reflect the friendliness and smile that Air Austral has with his audience

and the quality of service.

After unveiling its logo last September, this livery shows the introduction of

the new visual identity of Air Austral. Other surprises await passengers of

Air Austral on 3 December: renewed cabins, new travel kits, twice films,

the ability to download the press and a wine bottle service in Club Class

and Southern Comfort, the provision of a duvet and a pillow in Club

Austral Air Austral ... the fleet will be gradually repainted and all devices

will wear these new colors current 2015.

Indonesia’s Lion

Air Orders 40

Additional ATR

Planes

Cruise reviews site and cruise community

Cruise Critic has named its UK Editors' Picks

Awards for 2014. In identifying the lines which

have excelled in order to help cruisers plan

their perfect cruise, the awards were selected

by Cruise Critic's experienced team of cruise

experts in 18 categories.

The Best New Ship and the Best entertainment

To start, which is the Best New Ship in 2014 ?

The answer is : Royal Caribbean's, Quantum of

the Seas. Even if it debuted in October, it won

the Best New Ship award. On board, there are

the newest experiences like the first skydiving

simulator at sea, thus, it won also the Best

Entertainment for its on-board leisure activities.

Therefore, editors commended Quantum of

the Seas for being innovative and

revolutionary.

The Best Suites and the Best Cabins

Then, for the second consecutive year,

Celebrity Cruise Line's Solstice Class ships won

the Best Suites category and also took the

award for Best Cabins.

Best Value for Money, the Best for Families and

the Best for Luxury

Other winners include Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines,

which retains the Best Value for Money award

for the third consecutive year; P&O Cruises for

Best for Families; and Regent Seven Seas

Cruises won Best for Luxury.

The best UK Departure Port and the Best UK

Port of Call

The ports of Southampton and Liverpool

maintains 2013 positions as Best UK Departure

Port, and Best UK Port of Call.

The Best River Cruise Line and the Best New

River Ship

River lines were also commended; Cruise

Critic chose CroisiEurope as Best River Cruise

Line, and Emerald Waterways' new sister ships,

Emerald Star and Emerald Sky, share the Best

New River Ship award.

Cruise Critic releases annual

UK Editors' Picks Awards

According to RCCL’s Executive Vice President

Operations named Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, Shanghai will

become the first city outside of Miami to have a

significant Royal Caribbean International operations

office.

With a strong sale, marketing and government

relations office in China, the Miami-based brand will

have four ships sailing from China in 2015.

Then, Lutoff-Perlo is setting up an operational

footprint for the company out of its Shanghai office.

Indeed, China will become the first country to have

an operating office outside of the United States.

Lisa Lutoff-Perlo who spoke aboard the Quantum of

the Seas said : “We have a person from my team

that has gone to Asia to start the process.”. “They

will have a strong link to Miami but will have their

own onboard revenue, culinary, and entertainment

people, and a general oversight of hotel person.”

As you can see, even American company helps the

development of the Chinese cruise market which

will be more and more powerful in the cruise

industry.

ON 21 NOVEMBER 2014. Royal Caribbean Cruises and Ctrip.com International

announced that they have agreed to form a

strategic partnership through SkySea Cruises, a joint

venture which is designed to serve the Chinese cruise

market.

Regarding their financial participation, Royal

Caribbean and Ctrip will each own 35% of the new

company. The transaction is expected to close

before the end of November.

Richard D. Fain, chairman and chief executive officer

of RCCL said:"We look forward to working with Ctrip, a

Chinese travel leader, to build a national cruise line

for China,"

For RCCL, SkySea Cruises represents an important

strategic key step in their expansion efforts in the

Chinese market. This is a real win-win partnership: Min

Fan who is the chairman and chief executive officer

of SkySea Cruises told us it’s a great opportunity for all

Chinese travelers as they will take advantage of the

best made-to-measure holidays. There is a strong

probability that SkySea Cruises will be an accelerator

for China's growing cruise market.

Consequently, the new cruise line will begin service in

the middle of 2015 and will operate with one ship.

International news

Royal Caribbean to Start

China Operations Office

Royal Caribbean and Ctrip

Announce Formal Joint Venture

Focus on the Chinese Market

This month the Eurostar celebrated 20 years.

To mark this event, the company unveiled its new train: e320. This train would have a

capacity of 900 passengers and promised speeds of up to 320 kph. This train will be the

fastest train in circulation in UK. The first passengers will be able to board this train late

2015. This anniversary was an opportunity to remember all the progress made during these

20 years.

The company continues to plan and launch new routes soon with the Geneva-Lille at the

end of the year, London-Amsterdam end of 2016.

The Eurostar is presented as an alternative to flying. According to the company, a Eurostar

journey would be faster than flying.

Happy birthday

Eurostar

International news

The arrival of new Bombardier trains in Switzerland is postponed.

The SBB placed an order in 2010 to CHF 1.9 billion for its new fleet

of long-distance train. This order is the largest in the history of the

company.

Delivery and commissioning has been delayed due to design

issues. The first train should come out of the plant in February 2015

and commissioning is scheduled for 2017.

Via Rail: our goal is to improve comfort in our trains

Via Rail company in Canada is undergoing renovation of its trains.

This year the company offers compartments with a bed for 2

people on its flagship Toronto-Vancouver.

The company also wants to facilitate the access of its cars to the

disabled and offer more comfort in economy class.

British Airways partnership with First Great Western and the

Heathrow Express

Amadeus new offer for travel agent in UK

British Airways promises to passengers who missed their flights due

to train delays, a seat on another flight and if the flight is planned

for the day after, the company will support the cost of the hotel

night. This type of ticket will be available soon on website

Combined tickets (train and flight) will be available for 11 stations in

United Kingdom.

It allows the people who are living in remote areas without airport

to have a pre-carriage and it can encourage them to travel more.

This offer can be used for business guests and leisure clientele.

Amadeus has called this new offer Rail Display and is a rail

booking tool which makes selling international rail as easy for

travel agents as air travel.

This offer allows travel agents to be more efficient and faster to

make more reservations.

Among the new features, the display shows rates and availability

on the same screen, a graphic mode to facilitate reservations and

the ability to assign seats.

Now with this solution, it is also possible to combine the airplane, hotel and rail on the same PNR.

In addition, travel agents have access to the TGV SNCF rates and this allows them to boost their

sales, because the leisure and business traveller want more and more travelling on high-speed lines.

New services

World's first Smartship,

Quantum Of The Seas

Airport Helpers

Concept created by Lyon Airports since 2007, which looks like the Greeters concept

(these volunteer residents who guide tourists in their city), Airport Helpers are voluntary,

airport professionals, who serve customers.

Airport helpers are employees of different companies working on an airport (airlines,

security companies, shops, etc.). Their commitment (volunteer and unpaid) is to go in

addition to their work and daily missions, in front of the passengers to help, guide and

educate. "They must be involved in a caring and professional welcome to bring serenity

to passengers."

The concept was also tested at Paris-Orly airport by the end of 2012. More than 500

volunteers, employees of 15 partner companies have applied. After the Paris-Orly airport,

Paris airports extends to Paris-Charles de Gaulle its volunteer network device to better

accommodate passengers.

Since the beginning of the year, Airport Helpers have appeared at Toulouse-Blagnac

airport and the concept is having a great success.

Each Helper Airport is recognizable by its badge “Puis-je vous aider?”, “Can I help you ?”)

(lyon airports), "Happy to Help you" (Paris airports), “Besoin d’aide?”, “Need help?”

(Toulouse airport).

A French initiative with great potential and very popular with passengers!

The modern age of cruising is here ! Go

onboard Quantum of the Seas ! As a beginning, let’s see what Richard D.

Fain, RCCL’s chairman and CEO is saying

about his new ship : "Quantum of the Seas

isn't just changing cruising, it's changing

how today's traveller vacations," and "It's

not just how you travel, it's the experience

rom

start to finish. With Quantum we are empowering our guests to customize every aspect of their journey."

The Smartest Ship at Sea

Guests can be online and connected 24/7, thanks to superfast wireless speeds that match broadband

connections onshore, while RFID luggage tags provide the option of tracking luggage in real time through

smartphones, and a downloadable app, Royal iQ, empowers guests to manage every detail of their

vacation during the cruise. Then, the technology is also redesigned the bar with a brand new venue, Bionic

Bar powered by Makr Shakr.

Activities that Make You Say "WOW"

We are talking about onboard experiences that have never before been imagined at sea with a skydiving

experience, as well as the engineering marvel North Star, a glass observation capsule that rises more than

300 feet in the air to get a 360-degree views. But also bumper cars, a circus school with flying trapeze and

roller skating can be found inside SeaPlex, the largest indoor active space at sea.

Shopping, Fitness, Family and More!

State-of-the-art fitness facilities make it easy and inspiring to stay fit while on vacation, with all-new options

including Technogym equipment. And there's fun for the whole family, thanks to a number of new

enhancements to Royal Caribbean's award-winning Adventure Ocean youth program, including a fully-

equipped Adventure Science Lab, as well as the first wave pool at sea

Have you been convinced by this overview? Well, it’ just a small sample of what the modern age of cruising

looks like on-board Quantum of the Seas.

INNOVATION

Ryanair paperless

cockpits

The low cost airline Ryanair has given to all its pilots “electronic

organizers flights "Apple tablet, which will replace the traditional

flight manuals.

Since 27 November 2014, all the pilots of the Irish specialist

cheap flight use Electronic Flight Bags (EFB) in the cockpits of its

300 Boeing 737-800 new stage of Always Getting Better

program.

They can fully use the Onboard Performance Tool (OPT) - which

includes the take-off performance calculations, and instant

access to the latest electronic flight manuals, that will further

improve time management and productivity, reducing the use

of paper documents.

These two applications are the first of a series of products that

Ryanair will deploy in the coming months, including charts and

electronic load sheets after a test phase and the agreement of

the Irish Aviation Authority

In the coming months, the low-cost plans to remove paper from

the cockpit, eliminating 15kg of manual 15kg from each

cockpit. With more than 550,000 flights operated per year,

Ryanair will achieve fuel savings while eliminating more than 10

million pages of paper documents. Which sets Ryanair as the

most respectful airline environment in Europe?

Bombardier and Siemens used technology

to improve the performance tomorrows

trains.

Both companies are working on technology

solutions to design trains tomorrow.

Currently these companies are many and

test prototypes to make them safer and

more energy efficient trains.

Their main innovations involve a better

distribution of energy, to facilitate the

acceleration and slowing down of the trains,

to have more environmentally friendly

processes and use techniques taking into

account the climate problems.

Innovation and

High-speed train

Would you like to discover the newest design made on cruise ship? Prepare you to board on the next Holland

America’s ship.

Indeed, In February 2016, the ship ms Koningsdam will debut a new era in design approach for the line. The

2,650-guest ship will have an interior that mixes a fresh, contemporary styling in perfect harmony with the line’s

classic elegance.

It is possbile for future guests, travel agents and ship fans to get the first look at this new interior on Holland

America Line’s website,www.hollandamerica.com.

But, for now, let me introduce you some stunning spaces of this ship design:

The main Dining Room

It will span two floors and be

framed by views of the sea. A

bright interior will be inspired by

a modern, global design and

sets the stage for the

exceptional culinary experience to come. The soaring

ceiling will be accentuated by strong, curved

architectural pillars. The centrepiece is a curved copper

sheath surrounding a two-story wine tower.

Holland America's New build to Have New Design Approach

The Magrodome

On this ship, it has been

expanded to two levels to

create a vast glass-enclosed

space. The lower level will

have more traditional

poolside elements, while the mezzanine level will be a

new concept for the brand. Therefore, on Ms

Koningsdam, they are introducing design elements

never before seen on Holland America Line.

SUSTAINABLE Development

Costa Releases Sustainability Report

Obviously, at the first sight, cruises companies are not well-seen when we are talking about

environment issues. We are saying that their environmental impact is really huge and also

into the local culture. Fortunately, more and more measures are undertaken to minimize all

disagreements of cruises.

For the period from 2012 – 2013, Costa, which is Europe’s leading cruise company, released

its Sustainability Report, detailing the company's sustainability efforts. It is possible for

everyone to take a look of this report thanks to a full copy which can be downloaded from

the Costa Websites www.costacruise.com.

For ease of reading, the report is split into three main sections, each describing the activities

undertaken, the associated performance indicators and the objectives achieved in terms

of economic results, environmental compliance and social accountability during two years

period.

Costa is really involved with the sustainable development. Is to say that it implemented

various measures to keep its commitment to protect the environment, develop and provide

opportunities for its employees, strengthen its stakeholder relations, enhance the

communities of all stopovers and contribute to local development. For instance, taking

care of the economic and social well-being of the local communities.

The efforts include, among others, the review of cruise routes and the introduction of

energy-saving measures on board led to a reduction in emissions. There are also numerous

projects and initiatives which have been planned to reduce environmental footprint both

at cruise itineraries destinations and in the sea.

Below, you will found some detailed information and figures which can be obtained in the

Sustainability Report :

Regarding environmental protection :

- Reducing fuel consumption by 6.5 % per passenger

per day within just two years - Reduction of CO2 by 6 % in two years - Reduction of Energy Consumption by 6.5 % - Reduction of water consumption by 4.7 % per person per day

Regarding employment :

- Increase of 9% of total shore- side personnel in 2013 compared

to the previous year

- 14,286 people interviewed in the two years resulting in 10,284 new hires employed

Unusual

Unusual cruise destination: Alaska

If I ask you about what comes to mind when I say the word ‘cruise’ to

you, certainly you’ll cast your thoughts to sailing on crystal blue seas,

with the sun beating down on you as you travel to a luxury Caribbean

destination, right ?

But, all cruises are not the same. Instead of the crystal blue seas, what

about a jagged iceberg landscape? I’ve already seen your

expression: “ Are you kidding me ? What are you talking about? “.

Well, believe it or not, there are cruises such as these are fast

becoming a popular choice amongst holidaymakers.

So, to show you what I am talking about, take the Alaska destination

that will really turn a cruise experience into a holiday of a lifetime.

Alaskan cruises combine a feeling of isolation with a great sense of

adventure. You will truly appreciate the fact you can sit back and

relax, and enjoy that amazing feeling of being on an adventure that

no one else has ever been on.

Furthermore, you can take in the sights of glaciers, avalanches,

sunlight at midnight and wildlife that include whales, eagles, seals and

wolves. And you can admire the breath-taking beauty of the Rocky

Mountains and go whale watching as you silently edge past the Ice

Age glaciers of Glacier Bay National Park.

Whatever you do, an Alaskan holiday will leave you with magnificent

memories.

This was the case for Katekavia (a

subsidiary of Utair) passengers in Siberia.

Because of the temperature falls, the

passengers of the plane have been used

to help to push the plane on the tarmac.

Their plane had become stuck to the

ground because the temperature

plunged to minus 52 C (-59F). What

could have been taken as a joke ended

well, since passengers have reached

their destination? It is, however, obvious

that they will remember for a long time

that flight.

In transport, sometimes

passengers help

to solve problems

You'll never see public transport in the

same way.

If you want an original wedding, follow

the example of Hector Irakliotis and

Tatyana Sandler. This couple chose to

unite aboard the metro line N of New

York. This line goes to the Brooklyn Bridge

in Manhattan. The ceremony, for she was

more traditional. However, the arrival of

the guests has been carefully thought

because everybody had to be there in

the right time.

Getting married

in the subway

BEAUTIFUL STORIES

Special report of the month

What to do with an aircraft out of service, which cannot fly? People do not

lack imagination and here is a glimpse of the most unusual recycling!

What an unusual aircraft recycling!

This splendid 747 first flew under the colors of

Singapore Airlines before being bought in 2006 by

Oscar Dios, a Swedish entrepreneur, who turned into

a hotel on the tarmac of Stockholm airport.

Before becoming a hotel, the aircraft initially suffered

significant work for more than 2 years. Inside the

cabin was dismantled and 450 seats it housed were

evacuated. It now houses a reception, a dining room

with modern decor and 25 rooms, including a luxury

suite in the cockpit with panoramic views of the airport. For business workers, the Jumbo Hostel offers a lounge with

original chairs for meetings and seminars for groups of up to 8 people. In short, a place to

recommend to both amateurs and unusual aviation enthusiasts.

More exotic, in Costa Rica, an old Boeing 727 from 1965

which flew for South African Air and Avianca was

refurbished in hotel. It overlooks the National Park of Costa

Verde at a fixed altitude of 15 meters.

It consists of 2 suites fully equipped and costs about 300-350

dollars per night, which in reality is not very expensive for

this standard.

You will have an exceptional view of the sea and the

beach from the airplane windows and balcony, while

being in the middle of the jungle. An ambience "Lost."

So we had already seen the inn in Sweden and aircraft “Lost” in

Costa Rica, now up to luxury (Hotel Suite) in the Netherlands.

The company HotelSuites repurchased a former aircraft from a

East German airline, Interflug, the Ilyushin, 18 40 meters long, was

transported to Teuge airport and completely restored into a

unique luxury suite.

The aircraft originally belonged to the army of the former East

Germany where he was shuttling with Cuba, the USSR; Vietnam

and China. He carried various political figures including Eric Honecker (former leader of the

former GDR from 1976 to 1912).

Inside it is really luxury, you can find: Three flat screens, DVDs, a modern kitchen, a sauna, a

Jacuzzi, bath and bathrobes, a double bed and a desk. Note that the cockpit was left

unchanged.

1 / Hotel Aircraft

2 / Restaurant Aircraft

Special report of the month

It is not part of the 50 best restaurants in the world but

this rusty Korean Restaurant is still special: it is the first

commercial 747 to have taken off.

He did it for the Pan Am until it was reformed and

where his body ended up mainly in South Korea,

where it flows old days as a restaurant

A Mokpo City, South Korea, this aircraft has changed

function: it no longer flies, but welcomes up to 150

tables since it became a restaurant

3 / Boat Aircraft

Strange as it may seem the Cosmic Muffin is indeed an

old airplane rehabilitated by boat.

But watch this aircraft is not any, it's a Boeing 307

Stratoliner, and the first range of commercial aircraft

built only ten copies in the late 30s before the war

broke out in Europe.

The first owner of the aircraft was none other than the

industrial pioneer of aviation Howard Hughes, who

bought it as part of its acquisition of Trans World Airlines

in 1939 (TWA).

Since this Boeing 307S has continued to change hands

until 1969, during which the aircraft was abandoned,

forsaken in a plane breaks the now unusable plane is saved from rust by Fort Lauderdale a real

estate agent and the pilot Kenneth W. Londres for the modest sum of $ 65.

The two men left the aircraft in the hangar for 4 years with the firm intention to get out a unique

creation in the world. And it was in 1973 that the Cosmic Muffin finally rising from the ashes not to

take off but to sail.

Today in Florida, Cosmic Muffin is not the most beautiful boat in the marina but it is of interest both

for its originality by recycling.

3 / House Aircraft

The 747 Wing House is a unique residential structure

designed from the wings of a Boeing 747-100 aircraft

decommissioned. The project was conducted in 2011 by

the American architect David Hertz Randall, member of

the American Institute of Architects, and his cabinet, the

Environmental Architecture Studio. In collaboration with

his partner Lucas Goettsche, Hertz gathered a team that

was reliable for the project after many years of waiting

on government approvals. The house has been widely

broadcasted internationally because of its unique

design and the use of recycled materials.