Europe

Ukraine International Airlines launches flights to Aktau

Ukraine International Airlines will operate its first non-stop scheduled flight connecting Kiev and Aktau, Kazakhstan. Aktau will become the third destination connecting Ukraine and Kazakhstan, after Astana and Almaty.  Ukraine International Airlines offers double-weekly flights connecting Kiev and Aktau operated on Boeing 737 aircraft with two cabin classes: Business Class and Economy Class. The outbound ... <a title="Ukraine International Airlines launches flights to Aktau" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/ukraine-international-airlines-launches-flights-to-aktau/" aria-label="Read more about Ukraine International Airlines launches flights to Aktau">Read more</a>

AT Staff Nov 18, 2015 · 1 min read

AirBridgeCargo takes delivery of two 747-8 Freighters

Boeing delivered two 747-8 Freighters to AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC), part of Volga-Dnepr Group, and one of the leading international scheduled air cargo carriers.  The airplanes are the first to be delivered as part a memorandum of understanding, signed between Boeing and Volga-Dnepr Group at the Paris Air Show in June 2015. The deal calls for more ... <a title="AirBridgeCargo takes delivery of two 747-8 Freighters" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/airbridgecargo-takes-delivery-of-two-747-8-freighters/" aria-label="Read more about AirBridgeCargo takes delivery of two 747-8 Freighters">Read more</a>

AT Staff Nov 18, 2015 · 2 min read

easyJet orders an additional 36 A320 Family aircraft

easyJet has signed a firm order for a further 36 A320 Family aircraft taking its cumulative order for the type to 451. The agreement for six A320ceo and 30 A320neo makes easyJet one of the world’s biggest airline customers for the A320ceo Family with 321 ordered and also for the A320neo with 130 on order. ... <a title="easyJet orders an additional 36 A320 Family aircraft" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/easyjet-orders-an-additional-36-a320-family-aircraft/" aria-label="Read more about easyJet orders an additional 36 A320 Family aircraft">Read more</a>

AT Staff Nov 17, 2015 · 2 min read

Iberia returns to Puerto Rico

Starting on 15 May Iberia will fly to San Juan three times a week, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Sundays. Initially, Iberia will operate this new route during the summer season. Iberia will fly to San Juan with its new Airbus A330-200s equipped with newly-designed business (19 seats) and economy (269) cabins. Alejandro García Padilla, Puerto ... <a title="Iberia returns to Puerto Rico" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/iberia-returns-to-puerto-rico/" aria-label="Read more about Iberia returns to Puerto Rico">Read more</a>

AT Staff Nov 16, 2015 · 2 min read

The second PC-24 Prototype is airborne

The second PC-24 prototype (P02) took off from Buochs Airport today at 10:06 a. m. on its maiden flight. The “Super Versatile Jet” with call sign HB-VXB flew across Central Switzerland for a total of 82 minutes. Following on from the maiden flight of the first PC-24 prototype (P01) in May of this year, this ... <a title="The second PC-24 Prototype is airborne" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/the-second-pc-24-prototype-is-airborne/" aria-label="Read more about The second PC-24 Prototype is airborne">Read more</a>

AT Staff Nov 16, 2015 · 2 min read

LOT announces new destinations

LOT is to launch new flights from Warsaw to Košice, Palanga and Kharkiv. Flights to the new destinations will be launched early 2016.  Flights to Košice in Slovakia will be launched on 28th March and are scheduled 6 times per week on a year-round operation by Bombardier Q400 aircrafts. Due to the schedule, passengers travelling ... <a title="LOT announces new destinations" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/lot-announces-new-destinations/" aria-label="Read more about LOT announces new destinations">Read more</a>

AT Staff Nov 16, 2015 · 2 min read

KLM receives its first Boeing 787

Boeing and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines are celebrating the delivery of the airline’s first 787-9 Dreamliner. Over the coming years the 787 will play a key role in the Dutch flag carrier’s fleet renewal and expansion. KLM acquired this airplane through leasing company AerCap. “We are very proud to welcome our first Boeing 787 Dreamliner ... <a title="KLM receives its first Boeing 787" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/klm-receives-its-first-boeing-787/" aria-label="Read more about KLM receives its first Boeing 787">Read more</a>

AT Staff Nov 14, 2015 · 2 min read

TAP Portugal orders 14 A330-900neo and 39 A320neo Family aircraft

TAP Portugal has signed a firm order with Airbus for 53 Widebody and single aisle aircraft including 14 A330-900neo, and 39 A320neo Family aircraft (15 A320neos and 24 A321neos). The aircraft will join TAP Portugal’s fleet as part of its fleet renewal announced by the airline’s new majority owner Atlantic Gateway. As part of the ... <a title="TAP Portugal orders 14 A330-900neo and 39 A320neo Family aircraft" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/tap-portugal-orders-14-a330-900neo-and-39-a320neo-family-aircraft/" aria-label="Read more about TAP Portugal orders 14 A330-900neo and 39 A320neo Family aircraft">Read more</a>

AT Staff Nov 14, 2015 · 2 min read

SAS is opening two new routes from Miami

Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments The routes to Norway’s capital Oslo and to Denmark’s capital Copenhagen will be served four and three times a week respectively and thus offering 190,000 seats yearly to and from Miami and Scandinavia. SAS is the first airline to serve Miami International Airport with direct routes to Oslo and ... <a title="SAS is opening two new routes from Miami" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/sas-is-opening-two-new-routes-from-miami/" aria-label="Read more about SAS is opening two new routes from Miami">Read more</a>

AT Staff Nov 10, 2015 · 2 min read

SAS launches flights to Tallinn

Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments SAS will begin flying to Tallinn from Stockholm, Oslo, and Copenhagen from next week. Following Estonian Air’s announcement that they cease their operations, SAS has reacted and will begin flying between the three Scandinavian capitals and Tallinn. This means daily flights between the cities, ensuring that travelers in Scandinavia ... <a title="SAS launches flights to Tallinn" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/sas-launches-flights-to-tallinn/" aria-label="Read more about SAS launches flights to Tallinn">Read more</a>

AT Staff Nov 9, 2015 · 2 min read