Airlines

Qantas Grows to Meet Asia Pacific Demand

Qantas will offer summer flights to Bali for a second year in a row, part of demand-led capacity increases across the Asia-Pacific region, including Singapore, the Philippines and New Zealand. The changes are made possible by reductions in domestic capacity, particularly in some regional resources markets, and efficient aircraft utilisation, which has freed up flying ... <a title="Qantas Grows to Meet Asia Pacific Demand" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/pacific-and-oceania/qantas-grows-meet-asia-pacific-demand/" aria-label="Read more about Qantas Grows to Meet Asia Pacific Demand">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jul 27, 2016 · 2 min read

SilkAir to add Fuzhou to its Network

SilkAir, the regional wing of Singapore Airlines, will launch services to Fuzhou, China, from 21 November 2016 subject to applicable approvals.

AT Staff Jul 27, 2016 · 1 min read

SilkAir to codeshare with Lao Airlines

SilkAir, the regional wing of Singapore Airlines, has signed a codeshare agreement with Lao Airlines for its flights to Vientiane and Luang Prabang

AT Staff Jul 27, 2016 · 2 min read

Virgin America Expands Service To New York Area

Virgin America today announced an expansion of service at Newark International Airport to a total of four daily nonstop flights to both Los Angeles International Airport and San Francisco International Airport as of November 18, 2016.  The new service comes as the Federal Aviation Administration approved Virgin America’s request to operate two additional daily flights to ... <a title="Virgin America Expands Service To New York Area" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/virgin-america-expands-service-new-york-area/" aria-label="Read more about Virgin America Expands Service To New York Area">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jul 27, 2016 · 2 min read

The Government of Tanzania orders Two Q400 Turboprops

Bombardier announced today that the Government of Tanzania has signed a firm purchase agreement for two Q400 turboprop airliners.

AT Staff Jul 26, 2016 · 2 min read

US-Mexico Air Transport Agreement Goes Into Effect

On Friday, July 22, 2016, the United States and Mexico exchanged diplomatic notes to bring the new Air Transport Agreement into force. This landmark Agreement with one of the US largest aviation partners will significantly increase future trade and travel between the United States and Mexico. “Our success is the result of four years of ... <a title="US-Mexico Air Transport Agreement Goes Into Effect" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/us-mexico-air-transport-agreement-goes-effect/" aria-label="Read more about US-Mexico Air Transport Agreement Goes Into Effect">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jul 26, 2016 · 1 min read

AirTanker Programme Reaches 10,000th Flight

The AirTanker programme has accomplished its 10,000th flight since the first Voyager took to the skies in April 2012 operating for the Royal Air Force. The AirTanker programme has accomplished its 10,000th flight since the first Voyager took to the skies in April 2012 operating for the Royal Air Force. Following the arrival of the final ... <a title="AirTanker Programme Reaches 10,000th Flight" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/airtanker-programme-reaches-10000th-flight/" aria-label="Read more about AirTanker Programme Reaches 10,000th Flight">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jul 26, 2016 · 2 min read

Virgin America Shareholders Vote To Approve Merger Agreement With Alaska Air Group

Virgin America announced that the merger with Alaska Air Group was approved by an affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of Virgin America voting common stock.

AT Staff Jul 26, 2016 · 1 min read

Alaska Airlines donates nearly $150,000 to nonprofits in Alaska, Hawaii and Washington

The Alaska Airlines Foundation has awarded $145,000 in grants to 12 nonprofit organizations throughout the states of Alaska, Hawaii and Washington. This is the first time the Alaska Airlines Foundation is adding a mid-year grant to complement its traditional end of year cycle. For nearly 20 years, the Alaska Airlines Foundation has distributed cash grants ... <a title="Alaska Airlines donates nearly $150,000 to nonprofits in Alaska, Hawaii and Washington" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/alaska-airlines-donates-nearly-150000-nonprofits-alaska-hawaii-washington/" aria-label="Read more about Alaska Airlines donates nearly $150,000 to nonprofits in Alaska, Hawaii and Washington">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jul 26, 2016 · 2 min read

Xiamen Airlines touches down in Canada for the first time

Today, Vancouver International Airport celebrated the inaugural flight of Xiamen Airlines to North America. The new year-round, non-stop, Boeing 787 service will operate three times weekly between YVR and Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN). “We’re delighted to welcome Xiamen Airlines as our fifth airline from Mainland China,” said Craig Richmond, President and CEO, Vancouver Airport ... <a title="Xiamen Airlines touches down in Canada for the first time" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/xiamen-airlines-touches-canada-first-time/" aria-label="Read more about Xiamen Airlines touches down in Canada for the first time">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jul 26, 2016 · 3 min read