Airlines

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

Volaris Launches Service from Dallas Fort Worth to Monterrey

The low-cost Mexican airlines will fly the route twice a week from Dallas Fort Worth's International Terminal D using Airbus A320 aircraft.

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

Egyptair to add nine Next-Generation Boeing 737-800s to its fleet

Boeing and Egyptair announced an order today for nine Next-Generation 737-800s at the 2016 Farnborough International Airshow. The deal, valued at $864 million at current list prices, was previously attributed to an unidentified customer on Boeing’s Order & Deliveries website. Eight of the airplanes will be financed by Dubai Aerospace Enterprise, headquartered in Dubai, United ... <a title="Egyptair to add nine Next-Generation Boeing 737-800s to its fleet" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/africa/egyptair-announce-order-nine-next-generation-737-800s/" aria-label="Read more about Egyptair to add nine Next-Generation Boeing 737-800s to its fleet">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jul 13, 2016 · 2 min read

AirAsia places major order for 100 A321neo

AirAsia has signed a firm order with Airbus for the purchase of 100 A321neo aircraft. The contract was announced at the Farnborough Airshow today by AirAsia Group Chief Executive Officer Tony Fernandes and Airbus President and CEO Fabrice Brégier. The contract marks the first order placed by AirAsia for the largest model in the best-selling ... <a title="AirAsia places major order for 100 A321neo" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/airasia-places-major-order-100-a321neo/" aria-label="Read more about AirAsia places major order for 100 A321neo">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jul 13, 2016 · 2 min read