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Eastern Air Lines announced that, effective immediately, James Tolzien has been appointed the company’s Interim Chief Executive Officer.
Middle East
Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the UAE, is working with air traffic management specialists, NATS, to help deliver operational enhancements across its network, and improve the way the airline works with air traffic control providers and airport operators on airfield management procedures.
Etihad Airways today announced its Abu Dhabi – Madrid route will operate daily with the introduction of three new flights each week, effective 1 June 2017.
Today Iberia will join Japan Airlines, British Airways and Finnair in their joint business between Europe and Japan.
Africa
Ethiopian Airlines announced that it commences thrice weekly services to Dembi-Dolo and Kebri-Dahar as of today the 14th October, 2016.
The sub-Saharan African country which boasts itself as the best economy in Africa, Nigeria, has been recently hit by various crises; fuel scarcity stands among the most devastating of them all. Nigeria’s petroleum scarcity problem is inimical and apparently ironic to the country’s petroleum reserves status. The country is ranked as the largest oil producer ... <a title="Lingering Aviation Fuel Scarcity in Nigeria" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/africa/lingering-aviation-fuel-scarcity-nigeria/" aria-label="Read more about Lingering Aviation Fuel Scarcity in Nigeria">Read more</a>
Europe
CityJet services from London City Airport are set to be disrupted later this week after cabin crew voted in favour of strike action over proposed pay cuts.
Flybe has taken the commercial decision to extend the service between Cardiff and London City Airport while demand exists.
Jet Airways will introduce wide-body services on the busiest domestic routes in a move that will significantly enhance connectivity and offer new on-board experience.
LOT Polish Airlines is about to add the new Boeing 737 MAX 8 to its expanding fleet.