Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings today said it has completed its acquisition of privately held Southern Air Holdings a premier provider of intercontinental and domestic CMI (crew, maintenance and insurance) services, in an immediately accretive transaction for cash consideration of approximately $110 million, subject to customary adjustments. The company did not assume any debt in connection … Read more
As of today, Brussels Airlines operates five flights a week to Toronto. Toronto’s Pearson Airport is the first Canadian destination in the Brussels Airlines network and is an important hub to connect to many other destinations in Canada and the States. With flight SN551, Brussels Airlines establishes its new scheduled service between the European capital … Read more
Emirates Airline has selected UTC Aerospace Systems, a unit of United Technologies, for asset management and repair services of components and systems on its fleet of Airbus A380 aircraft. As part of the customized 15-year C.A.R.E. program agreement UTC Aerospace Systems, under its Comprehensive Accessory Repair and Exchange (C.A.R.E.) program, will provide inventory support and … Read more
Flybe has increased its 2016 Summer schedule from Leeds Bradford airport offering an additional daily weekday service to Belfast City from 4th July offering a choice of up to five flights a day. Additional frequency has been added to this popular route to better meet passenger demand and provide an even more convenient choice of … Read more
Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments Ryanair today announced it will open a new base at Prague Airport (No. 84), from 30th October. This growth is an integral part of continued expansion plans for both the Czech Republic and Eastern Europe, as we connect Prague with Europe’s key centres of business with high frequency business-friendly … Read more
Wizz Air today announced its 8th airport in Poland with the commencement of operations from Olsztyn-Mazury Airport. From 18 June, the airline will offer a new service to London Luton from Olsztyn-Mazury connecting Northeast Poland with the capital of the United Kingdom three times a week. With an initial seat capacity of 27,000 seats in calendar … Read more
Emirates and Malaysia Airlines unveiled new routes and frequent flyer benefits as part of their codeshare agreement to provide customers seamless connections and travel experiences across the globe. The new routes cover 15 key Malaysian cities: Langkawi, Penang, Johor Bahru, Kuching, Miri, Bintulu, Sibu, Kota Kinabalu, Sandakan, Tawau, Labuan, Alor Setar, Kota Bharu, Kuantan and … Read more
Jetstar will start trans-Tasman winter evening flights in and out of Queenstown from June this year. Subject to regulatory approval, Jetstar will operate a daily winter evening service between Melbourne and Queenstown from Friday 24 June until 31 August 2016. The daily winter season JQ 219 service will depart Melbourne at 2.05pm and arrive in … Read more
LATAM Airlines Group has announced the creation of a new, single brand for its cargo affiliates. The LATAM Cargo brand will unite LAN CARGO, TAM Cargo, LAN CARGO Colombia and Mas Air, becoming the largest cargo airline group in Latin America. The move is part of LATAM Airlines Group’s identity consolidation process. With 140 destinations … Read more
Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments TAP Portugal has signed an agreement with Airbus to be the first operator of the new A330neo airliner and therefore also become the launching carrier to fly the Airspace by Airbus cabin brand in the A330neo. In 2015, the airline placed a large fleet renewal contract with Airbus which included an … Read more