Airlines

Cathay Pacific adds new freighter service to Portland

Cathay Pacific Airways announced an expansion of its freighter services in the Americas with the addition of a twice-weekly scheduled service to Portland in Oregon, the United States, from 3 November 2016, subject to government approval. Portland will be Cathay Pacific’s 18th cargo station in the Americas. The new Portland service will operate on a Hong ... <a title="Cathay Pacific adds new freighter service to Portland" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/cathay-pacific-adds-new-freighter-service-portland/" aria-label="Read more about Cathay Pacific adds new freighter service to Portland">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jul 15, 2016 · 2 min read

Emirates to Operate One-Off A380 Flight to Chicago

For the first time in the airport’s history, on July 19 2016 Emirates will fly one of its flagship A380 aircraft into Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport. Emirates has been invited by O’Hare International Airport, the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) and the City of Chicago to test the gate, operations and significant infrastructure improvements that ... <a title="Emirates to Operate One-Off A380 Flight to Chicago" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/middle-east/emirates-operate-one-off-a380-flight-chicago/" aria-label="Read more about Emirates to Operate One-Off A380 Flight to Chicago">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jul 15, 2016 · 2 min read

Norwegian reports doubling of profits

Norwegian reported its second quarter results for 2016. The pre-tax result (EBT) was NOK 930 million (£83million); doubling the profit from last year’s result of NOK 456 million. The load factor for this period was 88 percent. In two years, the load factor has increased with eight percentage points. The overall performance was positive in all ... <a title="Norwegian reports doubling of profits" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/norwegian-reports-doubling-profits/" aria-label="Read more about Norwegian reports doubling of profits">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jul 15, 2016 · 2 min read

Norwegian selects 30 A321LR for first transatlantic routes

Norwegian, one of the largest low cost carriers in Europe, has placed an order for 30 A321LRs with Airbus. This follows a commitment signed in June 2012 for 100 A320neo aircraft. The switch from 30 A320neo aircraft to 30 A321LRs will support the carrier’s growth and modernization strategy and allows it to become the first ... <a title="Norwegian selects 30 A321LR for first transatlantic routes" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/norwegian-selects-30-a321lr-first-transatlantic-routes/" aria-label="Read more about Norwegian selects 30 A321LR for first transatlantic routes">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jul 15, 2016 · 2 min read

Swiss Launches Revenue Service with first C Series Aircraft

Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments Swiss International Air Lines became the first airline in the world to operate the new Bombardier C Series today when its first CS100 aircraft took off from Zurich on its first commercial flight, as LX638 to Paris Charles de Gaulle. The new jet left Zurich for Paris Charles de Gaulle after ... <a title="Swiss Launches Revenue Service with first C Series Aircraft" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/swiss-launches-revenue-service-first-c-series-aircraft/" aria-label="Read more about Swiss Launches Revenue Service with first C Series Aircraft">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jul 15, 2016 · 2 min read

Vistara appoints new Chief Information Officer

Vistara, India’s fastest-growing full service airline, announced the appointment of Mr. Ravinder Pal Singh as its Chief Information Officer. Ravinder Pal Singh (Ravi), in his new role, will lead Vistara’s IT and Innovation functions. He will consolidate, identify, acquire, evaluate and incubate the right technology to support the airline’s IT and digital platforms. He will ... <a title="Vistara appoints new Chief Information Officer" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/vistara-appoints-new-chief-information-officer/" aria-label="Read more about Vistara appoints new Chief Information Officer">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jul 15, 2016 · 2 min read

Alaska Air Group announces senior leaders for planned Virgin America subsidiary

Alaska Air Group, the parent company of Alaska Airlines, today announced two senior leaders who will be responsible for guiding the planned Virgin America subsidiary upon transaction close, expected early in the fourth quarter this year. Peter Hunt, currently Virgin America senior vice president and chief financial officer, will serve as president of Alaska Air ... <a title="Alaska Air Group announces senior leaders for planned Virgin America subsidiary" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/alaska-air-group-announces-senior-leaders-planned-virgin-america-subsidiary/" aria-label="Read more about Alaska Air Group announces senior leaders for planned Virgin America subsidiary">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jul 14, 2016 · 2 min read

United Airlines Reaches Non-Prosecution Agreement In Port Authority Investigation

United reported today that it has reached a resolution in the form of a Non-Prosecution Agreement with the United States Attorney's Office .

AT Staff Jul 14, 2016 · 2 min read

GoAir doubles A320neo order to 144 as part of ambitious expansion

Indian low-cost airline GoAir has chosen Airbus for its further expansion plans by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for 72 A320neo aircraft at the Farnborough International Airshow. GoAir, a Wadia Group company, announced its latest order following a similar agreement for 72 A320neo placed in 2011 bringing the total order book to 144 aircraft. ... <a title="GoAir doubles A320neo order to 144 as part of ambitious expansion" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/go-air-doubles-a320neo-order-144-part-ambitious-expansion/" aria-label="Read more about GoAir doubles A320neo order to 144 as part of ambitious expansion">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jul 13, 2016 · 2 min read

LATAM Airlines reveals their first A320neo

The first A320neo for LATAM Airlines Group rolled out of the Airbus Final Assembly Line in Toulouse after the installation of Pratt & Whitney Pure Power PW1100-JM engines, revealing the airline’s new coral and indigo livery. The aircraft will continue through the next stages of production, including completion of cabin furnishing, ground and flight tests. ... <a title="LATAM Airlines reveals their first A320neo" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/south-america-and-caribbean/latam-airlines-reveals-first-a320neo/" aria-label="Read more about LATAM Airlines reveals their first A320neo">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jul 13, 2016 · 1 min read