Asia
Malaysia Airlines orders up to 50 Boeing 737 MAX Airplanes
Boeing and Malaysia Airlines Berhad announced today an order for 25 737 MAX 8 airplanes, valued at $2.75 billion dollars at current list prices.
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Pacific and Oceania
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>
Asia
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.
Asia
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
North America
Pilots Who Fly For DHL To Protest In Fort Lauderdale
On July 26, pilots from Kalitta Air, a DHL contractor, will converge in Fort Lauderdale to tell their employer and DHL that pilots are united and ready to strike. They will be joined in solidarity by pilots from other DHL contractors. The picket will be outside the location of a Kalitta bargaining meeting, and a ... <a title="Pilots Who Fly For DHL To Protest In Fort Lauderdale" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/pilots-fly-dhl-protest-fort-lauderdale/" aria-label="Read more about Pilots Who Fly For DHL To Protest In Fort Lauderdale">Read more</a>
North America
Teamster Mechanics at Piedmont Airlines Ratify Contract
Approximately 300 Piedmont Airlines mechanics from Teamsters Locals 210, 355 and 776 have voted overwhelmingly to ratify a five-year contract with the carrier. More than 83 percent of voting mechanics cast their ballots in favor of the agreement. The agreement was reached on May 26 and contains a 7 percent signing bonus and a 13 ... <a title="Teamster Mechanics at Piedmont Airlines Ratify Contract" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/teamster-mechanics-piedmont-airlines-ratify-contract/" aria-label="Read more about Teamster Mechanics at Piedmont Airlines Ratify Contract">Read more</a>
Asia
Thai’s first A350 XWB takes to the skies
The first A350 XWB for Thai Airways International has completed its maiden flight over the skies of South West France. The aircraft bearing the airline’s distinctive livery will now enter the final phase of production, including further ground and flight tests. Altogether, Thai will acquire a total of 12 A350-900s with four on direct order and ... <a title="Thai’s first A350 XWB takes to the skies" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/thais-first-a350-xwb-takes-skies/" aria-label="Read more about Thai’s first A350 XWB takes to the skies">Read more</a>
Europe
Turkish Airlines fires personnel after failed coup
Turkey’s state-run Turkish Airlines fired more than 100 employees, including management and cabin crew, as part of a purge at state institutions to root out supporters of an abortive coup, Turkish media reported on Monday. The dismissals at the national carrier occurred late on Sunday after it was determined the employees were linked to a ... <a title="Turkish Airlines fires personnel after failed coup" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/turkish-airlines-fires-personnel-failed-coup/" aria-label="Read more about Turkish Airlines fires personnel after failed coup">Read more</a>
Africa
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.
North America
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>