Asia
Demand for air cargo strengthens in July
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets in July 2016 showing robust growth in demand.
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Europe
Dimitri Courtelis appointed new Chief Financial Officer of airberlin group
Dimitri Courtelis (35) has been appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of airberlin group with effect from 15th September 2016.
Europe
Flybe’s new Luxembourg route from Manchester marks UK milestone
Flybe has celebrated a UK milestone with its brand new year round service between Manchester and Luxembourg that was a destination only previously accessible to and from main London airports.
North America
Historic Aviation Carbon Agreement moves a step closer
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expressed optimism for an agreement on a Carbon Offset and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) when governments meet for the 39th Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organization later this month.
Pacific and Oceania
Jetstar Pacific finalises first direct order with Airbus
Vietnam’s Jetstar Pacific Airlines has finalised a purchase agreement with Airbus for 10 A320ceo aircraft.
Europe
Norwegian reports 12 per cent passenger growth and high load factor in August
Norwegian carried almost 2.9 million passengers in August, an increase of 12 per cent compared to the same month in the previous year.
Asia
Tianjin Airlines to launch the first Chinese flights from Auckland
Chinese airline Tianjin Airlines will launch the first Chinese flights from Auckland to Chongqing and Tianjin of China in December 2016.
Asia
Vietjet and Airbus sign US$2.39 billion deal
Vietjet and Airbus today finalised an order for 20 more Airbus A321s.
Asia
Vietnam Airlines signs MOU for 10 more A350 XWB
Vietnam Airlines has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Airbus for 10 more A350-900 aircraft.
Europe
Wizz Air to base six A320 at Katowice
Wizz Air announced today that it will base a sixth Airbus A320 aircraft at its Katowice base.