Pre-tax losses last year continued to mount at the Shannon-based Russian-owned aircraft overhaul firm, Transaero Engineering.

Two examples of all-new technology flew over our house last weekend and in so doing, highlighted both threats and opportunities that exist for Ireland from commercial air travel.

Airlines flying to Russia have been warned that terrorists may try to smuggle explosives on board hidden in toothpaste tubes.

Up to 130,000 people lined the quays of Dublin City as the world’s largest commercial aircraft roared overhead.

The second largest airline in Russia has said it will be creating more aircraft maintenance jobs in Shannon.

THE Green Army are bound to be watching the Red Army’s Euro finals manoeuvres with interest in light of the remarkable news two of Russia’s biggest airlines have indicated they will answer a call by Prime Minister Vladimir Putin to transport the national team’s fans to Euro 2012 for free.

ANYONE thinking about a pre-Christmas shopping trip to New York is advised to travel early to benefit from special deals. Tour America, in fact, believe the best savings — up to €200 — can be had by heading west next month on the basis that New York hotels are keen to fill rooms before domestic demand takes off.

TRACES of radiation have been found at a dozen sites in Britain and five jets were being investigated for possible contamination as authorities widened their investigation into the poisoning of a former Russian spy, British Home Secretary John Reid said yesterday.

Russia’s transport ministry today announced increased radiation checks on international flights and at international airports across the country, as investigators searched a British Airways jet grounded in Moscow for traces of radiation.

AIRLINE company bmi starts a Dublin to Moscow (Domodedovo) via Heathrow (short stopover) from October 29.

BMI will operate a daily connection from Dublin Airport to Moscow Domodedovo via London Heathrow from October 29.

Bmi is to operate a daily connection from Dublin Airport to Moscow Domodedovo via London Heathrow from October 29. Fares from Dublin will start at €222 return excluding tax.