Europe

IATA proposes agenda to strengthen aviation in Russia

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) proposed an agenda to strengthen aviation in Russia based on the further implementation of global standards and best practices. “A healthy aviation sector is vital for Russia—connecting the communities across the country’s vast land mass and proving vital trade and cultural links globally. These are difficult times for Russian ... <a title="IATA proposes agenda to strengthen aviation in Russia" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/iata-proposes-agenda-to-strengthen-aviation-in-russia/" aria-label="Read more about IATA proposes agenda to strengthen aviation in Russia">Read more</a>

AT Staff Mar 2, 2016 · 3 min read

Lufthansa Cargo brings Eurowings’ belly capacities to market

Beginning with the summer timetable (27 March), Lufthansa Cargo will market the belly capacities of Eurowings long-haul flights.

AT Staff Mar 2, 2016 · 1 min read

Wizz Air announces appointment of new Chief Financial Officer

Wizz Air Holdings, the largest low cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announced it has appointed Sonia Jerez Burdeus as the Group’s Chief Financial Officer and member of the company’s Leadership Team. Her appointment will take effect 1 June 2016. A graduate in Physics and Engineering from the University of Barcelona and the ... <a title="Wizz Air announces appointment of new Chief Financial Officer" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/wizz-air-announces-appointment-of-new-chief-financial-officer/" aria-label="Read more about Wizz Air announces appointment of new Chief Financial Officer">Read more</a>

AT Staff Mar 2, 2016 · 1 min read

U.S. urged by EU to give Norwegian Irish unit the all clear

The European Union’s transport chief pressed the U.S. to let Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA serve American destinations from Ireland, hinting at an unprecedented arbitration request to end a two-year-old stalemate. European Transport Commissioner Violeta Bulc said the EU-U.S. “open-skies” agreement, which took effect in 2008, requires American authorities to allow Norwegian Air Shuttle’s Irish subsidiary ... <a title="U.S. urged by EU to give Norwegian Irish unit the all clear" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/u-s-urged-by-eu-to-give-norwegian-irish-unit-the-all-clear/" aria-label="Read more about U.S. urged by EU to give Norwegian Irish unit the all clear">Read more</a>

AT Staff Mar 2, 2016 · 2 min read

ATR appoints new Chief Financial Officer

The ATR Assembly of Members has appointed Giovanni Tramparulo (56), as ATR’s new Chief Financial Officer. On the scope of his new position, he will be in charge of Controlling, Accounting & Treasury, Sales Financing, Credit & Risk Management and Internal Control. Giovanni has a detailed knowledge of ATR, as he previously worked on the ... <a title="ATR appoints new Chief Financial Officer" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/atr-appoints-new-chief-financial-officer/" aria-label="Read more about ATR appoints new Chief Financial Officer">Read more</a>

AT Staff Mar 2, 2016 · 2 min read

Airbus announces production rate increase for its A330

Taking effect in January 2017, the change will raise production from its current level, six aircraft per month, to a monthly rate of seven. As of 31 January, Airbus had booked orders for 1,610 A330s, of which 1,261 had been delivered. “The A330 has enjoyed additional commercial success in China, Saudi Arabia and South Africa ... <a title="Airbus announces production rate increase for its A330" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/airbus-announces-production-rate-increase-for-its-a330/" aria-label="Read more about Airbus announces production rate increase for its A330">Read more</a>

AT Staff Mar 2, 2016 · 1 min read

flybe cancels Liverpool to Amsterdam service

flybe announced the cancellation of its Liverpool to Amsterdam service, effective 30th March 2016. A Flybe spokesperson comments: “Flybe can confirm that it is cancelling its Liverpool service to Amsterdam with the last flight operating on 29th March, 2016″. Flybe however remains fully committed to operating its remaining four routes to and from Liverpool John ... <a title="flybe cancels Liverpool to Amsterdam service" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/flybe-cancels-liverpool-to-amsterdam-service/" aria-label="Read more about flybe cancels Liverpool to Amsterdam service">Read more</a>

AT Staff Mar 2, 2016 · 1 min read

Alitalia to fly double daily to Beirut

Alitalia will from June fly twice a day from Lebanon to Italy with an additional four new weekly flights from Beirut to Rome. The rise in the number of flights between the two capital cities is as a result of high demand and a growth in the number of air travellers on the route. Alitalia ... <a title="Alitalia to fly double daily to Beirut" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/alitalia-to-fly-double-daily-to-beirut/" aria-label="Read more about Alitalia to fly double daily to Beirut">Read more</a>

AT Staff Mar 2, 2016 · 1 min read

easyJet starts flights from London Southend Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle

easyJet today started its new route from London Southend Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle. The new route is easyJet’s 15th from London Southend and the airline is expected to carry 50,000 passengers a year between London Southend and the French Capital. Neil Slaven, UK Commercial Manager at easyJet, said: “We’re delighted to be adding ... <a title="easyJet starts flights from London Southend Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/easyjet-starts-flights-from-london-southend-airport-to-paris-charles-de-gaulle/" aria-label="Read more about easyJet starts flights from London Southend Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 29, 2016 · 1 min read

Ryanair calls on UK Government to scrap APD for all

Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments Ryanair today called on the UK Government to scrap Air Passenger Duty (APD) for all customers in order to stimulate job and tourism growth, ahead of the removal of the travel tax for all under-16 customers from tomorrow. Ryanair urged Chancellor George Osborne to follow the example of the ... <a title="Ryanair calls on UK Government to scrap APD for all" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/ryanair-calls-on-uk-government-to-scrap-apd-for-all/" aria-label="Read more about Ryanair calls on UK Government to scrap APD for all">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 29, 2016 · 2 min read