Europe

Brussels Airlines adds 9 new destinations

Brussels Airlines continues its growth pace in 2016. The aviation summer season, which begins on March 27, starts with a new long-haul destination, eight new European routes and a frequency increase to existing destinations. Brussels Airlines significantly increases its flight offer during the summer season 2016. During a standard summer week, an average of 815 ... <a title="Brussels Airlines adds 9 new destinations" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/brussels-airlines-adds-9-new-destinations/" aria-label="Read more about Brussels Airlines adds 9 new destinations">Read more</a>

AT Staff Mar 11, 2016 · 2 min read

Ben Baldanza (former Spirit CEO) joins WOW air’s Board of Directors

WOW air announced the appointment of Ben Baldanza to the airline’s Board of Directors. Formerly the CEO of Spirit Airlines, Mr Baldanza brings with him a wealth of experience in the airline industry with particular expertise in the realm of ‘ultra-low cost’ carriers. Having begun his aviation career with American Airlines, Mr Baldanza later worked for ... <a title="Ben Baldanza (former Spirit CEO) joins WOW air’s Board of Directors" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/ben-baldanza-former-spirit-ceo-joins-wow-airs-board-directors/" aria-label="Read more about Ben Baldanza (former Spirit CEO) joins WOW air’s Board of Directors">Read more</a>

AT Staff Mar 10, 2016 · 2 min read

Monarch to start direct flights to Kittilä from London and Manchester

UK-based Monarch will introduce direct connections to Lapland next winter: to Kittilä from Manchester and London.Monarch will further improve the reach of Lapland. Monarch flights between London and Kittilä will be available from December to February, with Manchester–Kittilä flights available during December. Both connections will be available twice a week.

AT Staff Mar 10, 2016 · 1 min read

Blue Islands signs franchise agreement with Flybe

Blue Islands announces that it has today reached agreement with Europe’s largest regional airline, Flybe, for a franchise partnership which will see it take to the skies in Flybe branded aircraft with effect from June 2016. Rob Veron, Blue Islands’ Managing Director said: “This exciting agreement marks the next chapter of Blue Islands’ history, in ... <a title="Blue Islands signs franchise agreement with Flybe" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/blue-islands-signs-franchise-agreement-flybe/" aria-label="Read more about Blue Islands signs franchise agreement with Flybe">Read more</a>

AT Staff Mar 10, 2016 · 2 min read

Icelandair begins flights from Aberdeen

On 9th March 2016 Icelandair begins a new year-round service from Aberdeen International Airport (ABZ) to Reykjavik (KEF). The new gateway will become Icelandair’s second in Scotland and sixth in the UK. Flights will operate four times weekly, Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. The flight to Reykjavik (KEF) will provide easy connections to Icelandair’s 16 gateways in ... <a title="Icelandair begins flights from Aberdeen" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/icelandair-begins-flights-aberdeen/" aria-label="Read more about Icelandair begins flights from Aberdeen">Read more</a>

AT Staff Mar 9, 2016 · 2 min read

flybe confirms Belfast City – Newcastle service cancelation

Flybe has confirmed that it is cancelling its Belfast City service to and from Newcastle with the last flight operating on 30th June, 2016. Flybe however remains fully committed to operating its remaining three routes to and from Newcastle airport for summer that includes daily flights to Exeter, up to three flights a day to Southampton ... <a title="flybe confirms Belfast City – Newcastle service cancelation" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/flybe-announces-belfast-city-newcastle-flight-cancelation/" aria-label="Read more about flybe confirms Belfast City – Newcastle service cancelation">Read more</a>

AT Staff Mar 9, 2016 · 1 min read

Ryanair launches corporate jet charter service

Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments Ryanair today launched a corporate jet charter service, offering a Boeing 737-700 for corporate/group hire. Ryanair’s Robin Kiely said: “We are pleased to launch our corporate jet hire service with our newly customised Boeing 737-700, seating up to 60 passengers, on business class, reclining, leather seats, crewed by Ryanair’s ... <a title="Ryanair launches corporate jet charter service" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/ryanair-launches-corporate-jet-charter-service/" aria-label="Read more about Ryanair launches corporate jet charter service">Read more</a>

AT Staff Mar 9, 2016 · 1 min read

Pratt & Whitney PurePower engines complete first A321neo flight

Pratt & Whitney’s PurePower Geared Turbofan(TM) engines successfully completed its first test flight on the Airbus A321neo. The PW1135G-JM engine, a 35,000 thrust class engine, for the Airbus A321neo aircraft, is the most powerful engine on the A321neo. Pratt & Whitney is a United Technologies Corp. company. “The PurePower engine continues to meet commitments for ... <a title="Pratt & Whitney PurePower engines complete first A321neo flight" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/pratt-whitney-purepower-engines-complete-first-a321neo-flight/" aria-label="Read more about Pratt & Whitney PurePower engines complete first A321neo flight">Read more</a>

AT Staff Mar 9, 2016 · 2 min read

easyJet announces new flights from Gatwick to Tivat in Montenegro

Flights from London Gatwick to Tivat in Montenegro will be operated twice a week throughout the summer, on Monday and Thursday.

AT Staff Mar 8, 2016 · 2 min read

KLM expands routes to Spain, adds direct flights to Alicante

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will start direct scheduled service to Alicante this summer. Alicante is KLM’s sixth Spanish destination after Barcelona, Madrid and Bilbao, with direct flights from Amsterdam to Valencia and Ibiza already planned. KLM will offer sixteen flights to Spain each day. All KLM flights to Spain offer customers from other points of origin ... <a title="KLM expands routes to Spain, adds direct flights to Alicante" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/klm-expands-routes-spain-adds-direct-flights-alicante/" aria-label="Read more about KLM expands routes to Spain, adds direct flights to Alicante">Read more</a>

AT Staff Mar 8, 2016 · 1 min read