Airlines

Royal Jordanian names new Chairman

Royal Jordanian’s Board of Directors elected Said Darwazeh Chairman of the Board of Directors during the board’s meeting held on June 21, 2016.

AT Staff Jun 26, 2016 · 2 min read

Uganda Airlines set to fly again

Uganda Airlines could take to the skies again following a change in the wind from the Uganda Government to revive the defunct national carrier. Uganda Airlines last flew in 2001. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, in his first address to the recently sworn-in Cabinet on Thursday, called the lack of a national airline “a big shame,” ... <a title="Uganda Airlines set to fly again" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/africa/uganda-airlines-set-fly/" aria-label="Read more about Uganda Airlines set to fly again">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jun 26, 2016 · 4 min read

Delta Air Lines Pilots Picket

Delta Air Lines pilots conducted informational picketing at the airline's hubs across the United States on Friday, June 24.

AT Staff Jun 25, 2016 · 2 min read

First Air Pilots Ratify New Contract

On June 24, First Air pilots voted in favour of ratifying a new, four-year collective agreement. Of the approximately 86 percent of pilots voting in the ballot, 79 percent voted in favour of the agreement. “This universal agreement truly equalizes all of the pilots of First Air, across all of our bases, with many benefits ... <a title="First Air Pilots Ratify New Contract" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/first-air-pilots-ratify-new-contract/" aria-label="Read more about First Air Pilots Ratify New Contract">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jun 25, 2016 · 1 min read

SAMCO receives AMO Approval for Bombardier C Series aircraft

Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments Bombardier Commercial Aircraft announced that its Authorized Service Facility (ASF), SAMCO Aircraft Maintenance B.V. has received its C Series aircraft Part 145 base maintenance approval from the Civil Aviation Authority, The Netherlands. This approval recognizes SAMCO as the first Part 145 Aircraft Maintenance Organization (AMO) in the world, outside ... <a title="SAMCO receives AMO Approval for Bombardier C Series aircraft" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/samco-receives-amo-approval-bombardier-c-series-aircraft/" aria-label="Read more about SAMCO receives AMO Approval for Bombardier C Series aircraft">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jun 25, 2016 · 2 min read

Sun Country Airlines announces return of service to Harlingen

Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments Sun Country Airlines announced the return of seasonal, nonstop service between its hometown market of Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota and Harlingen, Texas. Back by popular demand, this service offers Sun Country customers a much-desired south Texas winter getaway. The Harlingen destination gives Sun Country travelers easy access to the Rio ... <a title="Sun Country Airlines announces return of service to Harlingen" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/sun-country-airlines-announces-return-service-harlingen/" aria-label="Read more about Sun Country Airlines announces return of service to Harlingen">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jun 25, 2016 · 2 min read

AWAS orders 15 A320 Family aircraft

AWAS, the Dublin-based aircraft leasing company has announced an order for an additional 15 A320 Family aircraft, comprising 12 A320ceo and three A321ceo aircraft. Dave Siegel, AWAS CEO remarked on the deal: “AWAS is pleased to continue our long-term relationship with Airbus in reaching this deal for the order of 15 A320 CEO Family aircraft ... <a title="AWAS orders 15 A320 Family aircraft" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/awas-orders-15-a320-family-aircraft/" aria-label="Read more about AWAS orders 15 A320 Family aircraft">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jun 24, 2016 · 1 min read

Emirates to Expand Capacity on Dubai-Auckland Route with A380

Emirates is to operate its daily non-stop services between Dubai and Auckland with an A380 aircraft, less than a year after operating the flights with a Boeing 777-200LR. Emirates’ flagship double-decker A380s will operate on the route, currently the world’s longest, from 30 October. The airline has been flying the route since March 1, in ... <a title="Emirates to Expand Capacity on Dubai-Auckland Route with A380" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/middle-east/emirates-expand-capacity-dubai-auckland-route-a380/" aria-label="Read more about Emirates to Expand Capacity on Dubai-Auckland Route with A380">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jun 24, 2016 · 2 min read

Erik Sakkov to leave Nordica

Erik Sakkov, the commercial director and a member of the management board of Nordica (Nordic Aviation Group AS), will be leaving the company from 23 June 2016. The management board will carry on with two members, with work being reorganised accordingly. Its members will be current chairman Jaan Tamm and finance manager Ahto Pärl. Sakkov ... <a title="Erik Sakkov to leave Nordica" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/erik-sakkov-leave-nordica/" aria-label="Read more about Erik Sakkov to leave Nordica">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jun 24, 2016 · 2 min read

flybe announces new route to Toulouse from Birmingham

Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, has announced a brand new route between Birmingham and Toulouse-Blagnac airports with daily flights starting on 30th October, providing the only direct service between the two destinations. At the same time, it has marked the 30 year anniversary of its popular Belfast City service that, over the three decades, has ... <a title="flybe announces new route to Toulouse from Birmingham" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/flybe-announces-new-route-toulouse-birmingham/" aria-label="Read more about flybe announces new route to Toulouse from Birmingham">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jun 24, 2016 · 2 min read