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Ryanair to open base in Sofia

Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments Ryanair has announced it will open a new base at Sofia Airport from 30th October, with 3 aircraft and 21 new routes. In Sofia, Ryanair’s Chief Commercial Officer, David O’Brien said: “We are pleased to announce our first Bulgarian base at Sofia (No 83) from 30th October with 3 based aircraft, (an ... <a title="Ryanair to open base in Sofia" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/ryanair-open-base-sofia/" aria-label="Read more about Ryanair to open base in Sofia">Read more</a>

AT Staff Mar 31, 2016 · 1 min read

Virgin Atlantic launches San Francisco direct from Manchester

Virgin Atlantic has announced growth to its flying programme from Manchester airport (MAN). The USA will now be more accessible than ever before, thanks to two brand new direct routes to San Francisco and Boston. In addition to the new U.S. routes, the airline will be increasing its frequency to Barbados. Both routes will be ... <a title="Virgin Atlantic launches San Francisco direct from Manchester" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/virgin-atlantic-launches-san-francisco-direct-man/" aria-label="Read more about Virgin Atlantic launches San Francisco direct from Manchester">Read more</a>

AT Staff Mar 31, 2016 · 3 min read

bmi regional appoints Barry Oaten as Director of Revenue and Planning

bmi regional continues to further enhance its position as an airline of choice for the business traveller as they appointed a new Director of Revenue and Planning. Barry Oaten has joined the fast growing team at bmi regional to oversee all revenue and planning activities. This latest appointment finalises bmi regional’s new ‘functional blocs’ structure ... <a title="bmi regional appoints Barry Oaten as Director of Revenue and Planning" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/bmi-regional-appoints-barry-oaten-director-revenue-planning/" aria-label="Read more about bmi regional appoints Barry Oaten as Director of Revenue and Planning">Read more</a>

AT Staff Mar 31, 2016 · 2 min read

Lufthansa receives second Airbus A320neo

Today, on the 31 March, Lufthansa has received another A320neo. The aircraft with the registration D-AINB is therefore its second A320neo in the Lufthansa fleet. The aircraft flew this afternoon to its future base airport, Frankfurt am Main. The first scheduled commercial flight is planned for 1 April and will fly as LH072 to Dusseldorf, ... <a title="Lufthansa receives second Airbus A320neo" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/lufthansa-receives-second-airbus-a320neo/" aria-label="Read more about Lufthansa receives second Airbus A320neo">Read more</a>

AT Staff Mar 31, 2016 · 1 min read

A new non-destructive testing tool takes off with the Airbus A350 XWB

An easy-to-use testing tool for inspecting the composite airframe of Airbus’ popular A350 XWB jetliner has become a commercial success itself, with key airline customers ordering the device to support their daily operations.  Named the Line Tool, this ultrasound system is used to inspect an A350 in the event of impact shocks. These can occur ... <a title="A new non-destructive testing tool takes off with the Airbus A350 XWB" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/new-non-destructive-testing-tool-takes-off-airbus-a350-xwb/" aria-label="Read more about A new non-destructive testing tool takes off with the Airbus A350 XWB">Read more</a>

AT Staff Mar 31, 2016 · 2 min read

Turkish Airlines inaugurates its direct flights to Dubrovnik (Croatia)

Turkish Airlines has inaugurated its direct flights to Dubrovnik (Crotia), one of the most prominent tourist destinations in the world. Dubrovnik is the 2nd destination to be served in Crotia as of May 10th. With existing service to Zagreb, Turkish Airlines now adds Dubrovnik, one of the largest cities in Crotia to its expanding network. Beginning from 10th May, ... <a title="Turkish Airlines inaugurates its direct flights to Dubrovnik (Croatia)" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/turkish-airlines-inaugurates-direct-flights-dubrovnik-crotia/" aria-label="Read more about Turkish Airlines inaugurates its direct flights to Dubrovnik (Croatia)">Read more</a>

AT Staff Mar 31, 2016 · 1 min read

Nordica enters cooperation with Lufthansa via Adria Airways

Tallinn-Munich route, which is operated by Adria Airways in cooperation with Nordica, started to have a Lufthansa code-share from 27 March 2016. This is a remarkable new step in the route development of Nordica, which significantly enhances travelling possibilities to and from Tallinn. “Lufthansa is the biggest airline in Europe in terms of passengers and ... <a title="Nordica enters cooperation with Lufthansa via Adria Airways" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/nordica-enters-cooperation-lufthansa-via-adria-airways/" aria-label="Read more about Nordica enters cooperation with Lufthansa via Adria Airways">Read more</a>

AT Staff Mar 31, 2016 · 1 min read

Nordic Aviation became Nordica today

The name and brand change of Estonian young airline Nordic Aviation published in early March will officially take effect today, 30 March.

AT Staff Mar 30, 2016 · 2 min read

Etihad Regional launches flights from Paderborn-Lippstadt Airport to Venice

Etihad Regional will start connecting Paderborn-Lippstadt Airport with Venice from July 2016 onwards. As a result, for the first time there will be a direct flight from PAD to the Italian lagoon city. The new service is also attractive for cruise passengers, as Venice is the starting point for many cruises to the Mediterranean Sea ... <a title="Etihad Regional launches flights from Paderborn-Lippstadt Airport to Venice" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/etihad-regional-launches-flights-paderborn-lippstadt-airport-venice/" aria-label="Read more about Etihad Regional launches flights from Paderborn-Lippstadt Airport to Venice">Read more</a>

AT Staff Mar 30, 2016 · 2 min read

Ukraine International Airlines receives new Boeing 737-800

In March 2016, as part of Ukraine International Airlines program of fleet renewal and expansion Ukraine International Airlines received the Boeing 737-800 aircraft. Therefore, the carrier`s fleet currently consists of 33 aircraft. Being the Ukraine International Airlines 28th Boeing aircraft, the newly received Boeing 737-800 has passed an official registration procedure in Ukraine and received the registration number ... <a title="Ukraine International Airlines receives new Boeing 737-800" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/ukraine-international-airlines-received-boeing-737-800-aircraft/" aria-label="Read more about Ukraine International Airlines receives new Boeing 737-800">Read more</a>

AT Staff Mar 29, 2016 · 2 min read