Europe
Simone Menne to leave the Lufthansa Executive Board
Simone Menne has asked the Supervisory Board of Lufthansa for the early termination of her assignment to the company’s Executive Board
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Asia
Singapore Airlines to expand U.S. Operations
Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments Singapore Airlines is to launch non-stop flights from San Francisco to Singapore and will add a second daily service from Los Angeles in an expansion of its U.S. operations.In a preview of the previously announced non-stop flights from Los Angeles and New York to Singapore planned for 2018, the ... <a title="Singapore Airlines to expand U.S. Operations" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/singapore-airlines-expand-u-s-operations/" aria-label="Read more about Singapore Airlines to expand U.S. Operations">Read more</a>
Middle East
Etihad Airways starts Dreamliner flights to Perth
Etihad Airways has introduced the state-of-the-art Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner to its daily Perth – Abu Dhabi service. The B787-9 Dreamliner features Etihad Airways’ next-generation Business and Economy Class cabins. With 299 seats, it delivers 14 per cent more capacity than the Airbus A330-200 it replaces. In the high-demand Business Class cabin, it offers 27 per ... <a title="Etihad Airways starts Dreamliner flights to Perth" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/middle-east/etihad-airways-starts-dreamliner-flights-perth/" aria-label="Read more about Etihad Airways starts Dreamliner flights to Perth">Read more</a>
Asia
GoAir takes delivery of its first of 72 A320neo aircraft
Mumbai, India based GoAir has taken delivery of its first A320neo aircraft, becoming the world’s third operator to do so. The A320neo powered by Pratt and Whitney engines, is the first of 72 A320neo on order and joins GoAir’s existing fleet of 19 A320 aircraft. The aircraft is configured in a conformable layout and is ... <a title="GoAir takes delivery of its first of 72 A320neo aircraft" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/goair-takes-delivery-first-72-a320neo-aircraft/" aria-label="Read more about GoAir takes delivery of its first of 72 A320neo aircraft">Read more</a>
Europe
KLM and Corendon cooperate on direct flights to Sri Lanka
(adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle||[]).push({}); KLM and Corendon have agreed that KLM will, twice a week, reserve seat capacity for Corendon customers on its flights to Colombo, Sri Lanka. KLM will begin operating twice-weekly direct service to Colombo at the end of October, using a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. Harm Kreulen, Air France-KLM Senior Vice President Benelux, said: “KLM continually ... <a title="KLM and Corendon cooperate on direct flights to Sri Lanka" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/klm-corendon-cooperate-direct-flights-sri-lanka/" aria-label="Read more about KLM and Corendon cooperate on direct flights to Sri Lanka">Read more</a>
Europe
TAP and JetBlue start codeshare services
Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments TAP Portugal announced it has signed a code-share agreement with North America-based JetBlue as part of their commercial cooperation, which will allow to offer customers convenient flight options to several North American gateways, with seamless connections through JetBlue’s Hubs in New York John F. Kennedy and Boston Logan. Through ... <a title="TAP and JetBlue start codeshare services" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/tap-jetblue-start-codeshare-services/" aria-label="Read more about TAP and JetBlue start codeshare services">Read more</a>
North America
Southwest files application for new services to three Mexican destinations
Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments Southwest Airlines today filed an application with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to extend the carrier’s reach into Mexico markets with new international service from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Southwest is proposing new service to Mexico: twice-daily flights to Cancun and San Jose del Cabo/Los Cabos, and ... <a title="Southwest files application for new services to three Mexican destinations" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/southwest-files-application-new-services-three-mexican-destinations/" aria-label="Read more about Southwest files application for new services to three Mexican destinations">Read more</a>
Asia
Vistara announces increased frequency between Delhi and Guwahati
Vistara announced additional frequency between Delhi and Guwahati. Effective June 18, 2016, Vistara will operate double daily on the Delhi-Guwahati route.
Africa
Kenya Airways sub-leases aircraft to Turkish Airlines and Oman Air
Kenya Airways has delivered the second Boeing 777-300ER aircraft to Turkish Airlines and the second Boeing 787-8 to Oman Air this week as part of sub-lease agreements with the two carriers. The agreements are part of the KQ’s Operation Pride strategy as it seeks to rationalise its excess capacity through sub-leases and outright sales, while increasing aircraft utilisation. ... <a title="Kenya Airways sub-leases aircraft to Turkish Airlines and Oman Air" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/africa/kenya-airways-sub-leases-aircraft-turkish-airlines-oman-air/" aria-label="Read more about Kenya Airways sub-leases aircraft to Turkish Airlines and Oman Air">Read more</a>
Europe
easyJet takes delivery of new 186 seat A320
easyJet has taken delivery of its new ‘Spaceflex’ 186 seat A320 aircraft. This new aircraft will not only deliver cost per seat saving when compared to easyJet’s existing 180 seat A320’s but will also support easyJet’s target to reduce its carbon emissions per passenger kilometre by 8% by 2020 compared to 2013. It includes a ... <a title="easyJet takes delivery of new 186 seat A320" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/easyjet-takes-delivery-new-186-seat-a320/" aria-label="Read more about easyJet takes delivery of new 186 seat A320">Read more</a>