Airlines

Finnair secured financing for its newest A350 aircraft

Finnair has secured financing, arranged by BNP Paribas, for its fifth Airbus A350-900 XWB, which was delivered on 29 April 2016.

AT Staff May 20, 2016 · 1 min read

Japan Airlines seeks approval to include Iberia into joint business with British Airways and Finnair

The first step has been taken to enable Iberia to join British Airways, Finnair and Japan Airlines (JAL) in their successful joint business on flights between Europe and Japan.

AT Staff May 20, 2016 · 3 min read

Airbus delivers its second aircraft produced in the US

Airbus has delivered another “made in America” A320 aircraft from its final assembly line in Alabama, marking the second such handover from the facility.

AT Staff May 18, 2016 · 2 min read

South African Airways and Avianca Brasil launch codeshare agreement

South African Airways announced that it has implemented a codeshare agreement with Avianca Brasil, offering customers further destinations into Brazil.

AT Staff May 18, 2016 · 2 min read

David Campbell appointed President and CEO of Horizon Air

Alaska Air Group today announced the promotion of two senior leaders. Ben Minicucci was appointed president and chief operating officer of Alaska Airlines, and David Campbell was appointed chief executive officer and president of Horizon Air. Minicucci has been Alaska’s chief operating officer and executive vice president since December 2008. Previously, he served as vice ... <a title="David Campbell appointed President and CEO of Horizon Air" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/david-campbell-appointed-president-ceo-horizon-air/" aria-label="Read more about David Campbell appointed President and CEO of Horizon Air">Read more</a>

AT Staff May 17, 2016 · 2 min read

Regulatory approval process continuing for Alaska Airlines and Virgin America

Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments Alaska Air Group, parent company of Alaska Airlines, and Virgin America today announced that each carrier has received a request for additional information from the Antitrust Division of the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) in connection with Alaska’s proposed acquisition of Virgin America.Alaska and Virgin America have been ... <a title="Regulatory approval process continuing for Alaska Airlines and Virgin America" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/regulatory-approval-process-continuing-alaska-air-virgin-america/" aria-label="Read more about Regulatory approval process continuing for Alaska Airlines and Virgin America">Read more</a>

AT Staff May 17, 2016 · 2 min read

World’s first Co-Branded Boeing 777 unveiled

Boeing and China Airlines today celebrated the delivery of the world’s first co-branded 777 during a ceremony in Everett, marking the carrier’s 10th 777-300ER (Extended Range).  “We are delighted to celebrate 100 years of Boeing by working together with Boeing to accomplish the first co-branded livery 777-300ER,” said Steve Chang, Vice President of Corporate Planning, China Airlines. “This is ... <a title="World’s first Co-Branded Boeing 777 unveiled" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/worlds-first-co-branded-boeing-777-unveiled/" aria-label="Read more about World’s first Co-Branded Boeing 777 unveiled">Read more</a>

AT Staff May 17, 2016 · 2 min read

Etihad Airways appoints new General Manager in Nigeria

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has appointed George Mawadri as its new General Manager in Nigeria.

AT Staff May 16, 2016 · 2 min read

Jet Airways doubles frequency to Dammam

Jet Airways will launch additional daily services to Dammam from Mumbai and Delhi, further boosting its operations to the key Saudi Arabian port city. The airline will introduce the new services, one each from Delhi and Mumbai, starting July 1st, 2016, adding to the single daily flights it already operates on those routes and from ... <a title="Jet Airways doubles frequency to Dammam" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/jet-airways-doubles-frequency-dammam/" aria-label="Read more about Jet Airways doubles frequency to Dammam">Read more</a>

AT Staff May 16, 2016 · 2 min read

Maher Al Musallam officially appointed as Gulf Air CEO

Gulf Air’s Board of Directors today announced the appointment of Mr. Maher Salman Jabber Al Musallam in the position of Chief Executive Officer. Mr Al Musallam joined Gulf Air as Deputy Chief Executive Officer and has been at the helm of the airline, as Acting Chief Executive Officer, since December 2012. A seasoned aviation professional ... <a title="Maher Al Musallam officially appointed as Gulf Air CEO" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/middle-east/maher-al-musallam-officially-instated-gulf-air-ceo/" aria-label="Read more about Maher Al Musallam officially appointed as Gulf Air CEO">Read more</a>

AT Staff May 16, 2016 · 2 min read