Airlines

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

Airlink confirms hijack alert was anomaly

On Monday, 11 July 2016, the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) was notified of a false hi-jack alert, which involved SA Airlink’s Flight 8678 traveling from Cape Town International Airport to Wonderboom Airport in Pretoria.  SA Airlink Flight 8678, which was carrying 72 passengers and four crew members, departed Cape Town International Airport at ... <a title="Airlink confirms hijack alert was anomaly" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/africa/airlink-confirms-hijack-alert-anomaly/" aria-label="Read more about Airlink confirms hijack alert was anomaly">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jul 12, 2016 · 2 min read

Boeing, Kunming Airlines Announce Memorandum of Understanding for 10 737 MAX 7 Airplanes

Boeing and Kunming Airlines today announced a Memorandum of Understanding for the purchase of 10 737 MAX 7 airplanes at the 2016 Farnborough International Airshow. With this agreement, Kunming Airlines, an all-Boeing fleet customer in China, would become launch customer in China for the improved 737 MAX 7 airplane. The agreement further enhances the strategic cooperation between Boeing ... <a title="Boeing, Kunming Airlines Announce Memorandum of Understanding for 10 737 MAX 7 Airplanes" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/boeing-kunming-airlines-announce-memorandum-understanding-10-737-max-7-airplanes/" aria-label="Read more about Boeing, Kunming Airlines Announce Memorandum of Understanding for 10 737 MAX 7 Airplanes">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jul 12, 2016 · 2 min read

Germania Group orders 25 Airbus A320neos

Germania Group has placed a firm order for 25 Airbus A320neos. The contract was signed at the Farnborough International Airshow by Karsten Balke, CEO of Germania and S.A.T., and Fabrice Brégier, President and CEO of Airbus. Germania Group operates an Airbus fleet of ten A319s and five A321s to destinations in Europe, North Africa and ... <a title="Germania Group orders 25 Airbus A320neos" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/germania-group-orders-25-airbus-a320neos/" aria-label="Read more about Germania Group orders 25 Airbus A320neos">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jul 12, 2016 · 1 min read

SeaPort Airlines Files Reorganization Plan

Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments SeaPort Airlines announced that it has filed its Plan for Reorganization and a related Disclosure Statement with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Oregon. Subject to confirmation of the Plan, SeaPort intends to emerge from Chapter 11 during the fourth quarter of 2016. Through the restructuring process, ... <a title="SeaPort Airlines Files Reorganization Plan" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/seaport-files-reorganization-plan/" aria-label="Read more about SeaPort Airlines Files Reorganization Plan">Read more</a>

Sarosh Waiz Jul 12, 2016 · 2 min read

TUI Group orders ten 737 MAXs, one 787-9 Dreamliner

Boeing and TUI Group, the world’s number one tourism business, finalized an order today at the 2016 Farnborough International Airshow for 10 737 MAX 8s and one 787-9 Dreamliner. The order, valued at $1.4 billion at current list prices, also includes an option for one additional 787-9. With today’s order, TUI Group now has three ... <a title="TUI Group orders ten 737 MAXs, one 787-9 Dreamliner" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/tui-group-orders-ten-737-maxs-one-787-9-dreamliner/" aria-label="Read more about TUI Group orders ten 737 MAXs, one 787-9 Dreamliner">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jul 12, 2016 · 3 min read

Volga-Dnepr Group orders 20 747-8 Freighters

Boeing and Volga-Dnepr Group, a leader in transportation of unique, outsize and heavy cargo, announced today at the 2016 Farnborough International Airshow finalization of terms for the acquisition of 20 747-8 Freighters, which includes four aircraft that have already been delivered. Boeing also signed an agreement with the Group’s subsidiaries AirBridgeCargo Airlines and Volga-Dnepr Airlines ... <a title="Volga-Dnepr Group orders 20 747-8 Freighters" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/volga-dnepr-group-confirm-acquisition-20-747-8-freighters-grow-upgrade-fleet/" aria-label="Read more about Volga-Dnepr Group orders 20 747-8 Freighters">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jul 12, 2016 · 3 min read

WOW air adds four new A321’s to its growing fleet

Icelandic low-cost airline, WOW air, has today signed an agreement with Airbus for the purchase of four new A321 aircraft, the first direct sale to the airline from the aircraft manufacturer. The deal was announced at the Farnborough Air Show by WOW air Founder and CEO Skúli Mogensen and Airbus President and CEO, Fabrice Brégier. ... <a title="WOW air adds four new A321’s to its growing fleet" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/wow-air-adds-four-new-a321s-fast-growing-fleet/" aria-label="Read more about WOW air adds four new A321’s to its growing fleet">Read more</a>

Sarosh Waiz Jul 12, 2016 · 2 min read

Embraer and Arkia sign Letter of Intent for six E195-E2 jets

With the presence of Nir Dagan, Arkia Israeli Airlines’ President & CEO, and John Slattery, President & CEO, Embraer Commercial Aviation, Embraer announced today, at the Farnborough Airshow, a Letter of Intent (LoI) from the airline for up to ten E195-E2 jets, consisting of six firm orders and four purchase rights. With purchase rights exercised, ... <a title="Embraer and Arkia sign Letter of Intent for six E195-E2 jets" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/middle-east/embraer-arkia-sign-letter-intent-six-e195-e2-jets/" aria-label="Read more about Embraer and Arkia sign Letter of Intent for six E195-E2 jets">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jul 11, 2016 · 2 min read

flydubai announces launch of double daily flights to Bangkok

Dubai-based airline, flydubai, today announced the launch of a double daily service to Thailand’s capital city, Bangkok, which is set to launch on 29 November 2016. Bangkok is one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations, offering holidaymakers a variety of attractions and experiences, including adventure, sport tourism and health & wellness retreats. Commenting on ... <a title="flydubai announces launch of double daily flights to Bangkok" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/middle-east/flydubai-announces-launch-double-daily-flights-bangkok/" aria-label="Read more about flydubai announces launch of double daily flights to Bangkok">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jul 11, 2016 · 2 min read