IATA Cargo XML Standard accepted by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection
IATA announced today that IATA’s Cargo-XML messaging standard will be utilized by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency
Airlines
Oman Air increases capacity to Salalah
Oman Air has provided a substantial boost to its services to Salalah over the summer months, in respond to customer demand.
WestJet adds Belize to its network
WestJet announced today it will begin serving Belize City, Belize, non-stop from Toronto Pearson International Airport starting October 29, 2016. Starting August 1, 2016, WestJet also began year-round, non-stop service between Calgary and John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City. Both announcements come on the heels of WestJet’s recent winter schedule announcement of more than 85 new flights across its growing network. “WestJet … Read more
Airbus faces criminal fraud probe
The Serious Fraud Office has opened a criminal investigation into allegations of fraud, bribery and corruption in the civil aviation business of Airbus. These allegations relate to irregularities concerning third party consultants. The French aircraft manufacturer announced the probe last night and said it is co-operating with the British authorities. The Serious Fraud Office is a specialist … Read more
Austrian Airlines 8th Embraer 195 takes off
Austrian Airlines 8th Embraer 195 aircraft with the registration number OE-LWB took off on its initial flight OS 191 from Vienna to Cologne.
Condor Airlines Adds new US Destinations to its Network
Condor Airlines will continue to expand its flight services from the USA in Summer of 2017. With new direct service from San Diego and New Orleans to Frankfurt, Germany, Condor will be flying from a total of eleven US-based destinations. North America is a very important market for Condor Airlines and the increase in flights … Read more
Updated: Delta flights grounded after systems outage
The airline indicated that a power outage in Atlanta has impacted Delta computer systems and operations worldwide, resulting in flight delays.
Emirates to deploy third A380 on Manchester route
Emirates announced today an 11% capacity increase to Manchester with the deployment of a third daily A380 on the route. As of 1st January 2017, the replacement of the Boeing 777-300ER will mean that all Emirates flights to Manchester will be operated by the iconic double decker aircraft. The airline also unveiled plans to swap … Read more
Envoy Air and TWU Reach Tentative Agreement
Envoy announced that it has reached a Tentative Agreement with its Aircraft Maintenance Technicians represented by the Transport Workers Union of America.
Malaysia Airlines appoints new Chief Commercial Officer
Malaysia Airlines Berhad (MAB) today officially announced the appointment of Arved von zur Muehlen as Chief Commercial Officer.