SilverArrow Acquires Majority Share of PrivatAir
Today, SilverArrow Capital Group announced that it has acquired the majority share (51%) of Geneva-based international premium airline PrivatAir.
Europe
Blue Islands’ Flight Operations Director promoted
Blue Islands has announced that Dougie Hoblyn, Flight Operations Director, has been promoted to accountable manager, following CAA approval.
flybe Chief Executive Officer Steps Down
Flybe today announced that Saad Hammad has by mutual agreement stepped down from his role as Chief Executive Officer of Flybe with immediate effect.
Finnair temporarily suspends Chongqing flights for four months
Finnair is temporarily suspending its flights to Chongqing as part of the airline’s measures to create adequate room for pilot training for its A350.
Icelandair joins Airlines for Europe
Membership numbers at Airlines for Europe are growing with Icelandair joining Europe’s largest airline association.
WOW air lands at Cork Airport with flights to Iceland and the US
WOW air, Iceland’s low-cost airline, today announced that the airline has added Cork Airport to its route network with flights to Iceland, the US and Canada beginning May 2017.
SAS takes delivery of its first A320neo
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS), has taken delivery of its first of 30 A320neo aircraft ordered, becoming the first Arline in Scandinavia to operate this aircraft.
Swiss Confirms Additional Order for 777-300ER
Boeing and Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) today confirmed a new order for one 777-300ER (Extended Range), valued at $339.6 million at list prices.
Wizz Air expands in Warsaw
Wizz Air announced today that it will base a seventh aircraft at its Warsaw base.
Austrian Airlines Initial Flight to Havana Takes Off
Starting today Austrian Airlines will serve yet another long-haul tourist destination- Havana.