IAG Cargo launches new Paris to New York route through Open Skies
IAG Cargo has launched a new Paris Orly to Newark New Jersey route through Open Skies, its first ever direct cargo route between France and the USA.
Europe
Lufthansa takes over Brussels Airlines in Eurowings expansion
After the acquisition, Brussels Airlines will operate its 23 long-haul destinations and 79 destinations in Europe under the umbrella of the Eurowings Group.
airberlin signs wet-lease agreement with Lufthansa Group
The wet-lease agreement between german carriers airberlin and Lufthansa Group announced at the end of September 2016 was executed today.
Monarch Announces New Routes for Summer 2017
Monarch announced the addition of flights and holidays to its summer 2017 schedule with two new routes: Birmingham to Porto and Manchester to Dubrovnik.
Airbus A321neo with P&W engines receives Type Certification
Airbus A321neo powered by Pratt & Whitney’s PurePower PW1100G-JM engines received joint Type Certification from the EASA and the FAA on 15th December 2016.
Finnair leases two A321 aircraft for the long term
Finnair has entered into an agreement with CDB Aviation Lease Finance for a long-term lease of two new Airbus A321-200 narrow-body aircraft
Wizz Air Awarded Concession to Connect Hungary and the West Balkan region
Wizz Air new routes will connect Budapest with five capitals of countries in the West Balkan region, Skopje, Podgorica, Tirana, Prishtina and Sarajevo.
Wizz Air to open its 27th base in Varna
Wizz Air today announced that it will open its 27th base on 21 July 2017 in Varna, Bulgaria, with one new Airbus A320 aircraft.
Wizz Air Chief Financial Officer steps down
Wizz Air today announced that its Chief Financial Officer has submitted her resignation in order to relocate back to Spain.
Turkish Airlines Launches New Service to Zanzibar
Flying to more countries than any other airline in the world, Turkish Airlines reaches 50 destinations in Africa with the addition of Zanzibar