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SilkAir names new Chief Executive

Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments SilkAir has today announced the appointment of Mr Foo Chai Woo as Chief Executive, taking over from Mr Leslie Thng, who will be returning to parent company Singapore Airlines (SIA). Mr Foo will assume his new position with effect from 18 May 2016. He has been SIA’s Divisional Vice ... <a title="SilkAir names new Chief Executive" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/silkair-names-new-chief-executive/" aria-label="Read more about SilkAir names new Chief Executive">Read more</a>

AT Staff Apr 20, 2016 · 2 min read

Wizz Air to begin service from London Gatwick to Bucharest

Wizz Air today announced it will begin direct service from London’s Gatwick Airport to Bucharest beginning 18 June. The new Gatwick connection to Bucharest will be the only direct connection between the two airports, offering the easiest access to the Romanian capital from the South London hub. With a total of four Wizz Air direct ... <a title="Wizz Air to begin service from London Gatwick to Bucharest" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/wizz-air-begin-service-london-gatwick-bucharest/" aria-label="Read more about Wizz Air to begin service from London Gatwick to Bucharest">Read more</a>

AT Staff Apr 20, 2016 · 2 min read

Comair and UASA reach settlement after weeklong strike by Airport Ground Staff

Comair and the trade union UASA has annonced that the parties have reached settlement after a weeklong strike by Comair’s Airport Ground Staff. Over the weekend, Comair implemented a defensive lock-out of its airport staff, who have been on strike since Wednesday, 13 April 2016. On Monday, 18 April 2016, UASA the Union approached the ... <a title="Comair and UASA reach settlement after weeklong strike by Airport Ground Staff" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/africa/comair-uasa-reach-settlement-weeklong-strike-airport-ground-staff/" aria-label="Read more about Comair and UASA reach settlement after weeklong strike by Airport Ground Staff">Read more</a>

AT Staff Apr 20, 2016 · 2 min read

Kenya Airways to fly to Cape Town

Kenya Airways has added a new destination to its network and will now fly to Cape Town, South Africa. There will be three weekly flights between Nairobi and Cape Town beginning July 2016. It will be Kenya Airways second city in South Africa after Johannesburg and will be linked to Livingstone in Zambia, the gateway toVictoria Falls. Kenya Airways ... <a title="Kenya Airways to fly to Cape Town" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/africa/kenya-airways-fly-cape-town/" aria-label="Read more about Kenya Airways to fly to Cape Town">Read more</a>

AT Staff Apr 20, 2016 · 2 min read

Azerbaijan Airlines increases domestic flight frequency

Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) announced about a new schedule of flights on domestic routes.  Direct flights on Baku-Ganja-Baku route will be increased to 4 times a week from April 25  and will be operated on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. In addition, after May 15 direct Ganja-Nakhchivan-Ganja flights will be increased to 4 times a week ... <a title="Azerbaijan Airlines increases domestic flight frequency" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/azerbaijan-airlines-increases-domestic-flight-frequency/" aria-label="Read more about Azerbaijan Airlines increases domestic flight frequency">Read more</a>

AT Staff Apr 20, 2016 · 1 min read

Czech Airlines to launch new direct Prague – Beirut service

Czech Airlines is extending its transport network and, on 21 June 2016, is relaunching its regular service between Prague and Beirut. The route will be operated as seasonal with Czech Airlines servicing two weekly frequencies. Czech Airlines is relaunching the Prague – Beirut route after more than a four-year-break. The carrier will operate two return ... <a title="Czech Airlines to launch new direct Prague – Beirut service" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/czech-airlines-launch-new-direct-prague-beirut-service/" aria-label="Read more about Czech Airlines to launch new direct Prague – Beirut service">Read more</a>

AT Staff Apr 20, 2016 · 3 min read

easyJet opens recruitment for 450 pilot positions

easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, has today announced that it will recruit more than 450 new pilots. Positions available range from Cadet pilots starting their career, experienced co-pilots from other airlines to Direct Entry Captains and as well as introducing new talent to easyJet, opportunities will also be available for more than 140 of the airline’s ... <a title="easyJet opens recruitment for 450 pilot positions" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/easyjet-opens-recruitment-450-pilot-positions/" aria-label="Read more about easyJet opens recruitment for 450 pilot positions">Read more</a>

AT Staff Apr 20, 2016 · 2 min read

Hafez re-elected chairman of Royal Jordanian’s new board of directors

The new board of directors of Royal Jordanian Airlines elected Suleiman Hafez as its chairman during the first meeting it held, on April 20, at the Royal Jordanian head office. The general assembly elected the new board during its annual meeting convened on April 14. It includes Suleiman Hafez, Basem Al Salem, Nofan Ajarmeh and ... <a title="Hafez re-elected chairman of Royal Jordanian’s new board of directors" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/middle-east/hafez-re-elected-chairman-royal-jordanians-new-board-directors/" aria-label="Read more about Hafez re-elected chairman of Royal Jordanian’s new board of directors">Read more</a>

AT Staff Apr 20, 2016 · 2 min read

Hong Kong Airlines launches new direct flight service to Tokyo Narita

Commencing on 1 July 2016, Hong Kong Airlines will launch a twice daily service between Hong Kong and Narita Airport in Tokyo, Japan. Airbus A330 aircraft will be deployed on the route. Tokyo will be Hong Kong Airlines’ seventh destination in Japan, further strengthen the airline’s network in Japan and Asia, and provide Japan lovers ... <a title="Hong Kong Airlines launches new direct flight service to Tokyo Narita" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/hong-kong-airlines-launches-new-direct-flight-service-tokyo-narita/" aria-label="Read more about Hong Kong Airlines launches new direct flight service to Tokyo Narita">Read more</a>

AT Staff Apr 20, 2016 · 1 min read

JAL and Finnair expand codeshare cooperation

Japan Airlines (JAL) and Finnair, both members of oneworld alliance and joint business partners, have agreed to expand codeshare cooperation on AY-operated flights between Fukuoka and Helsinki starting May 7, 2016. With this new expansion of two airlines’ partnership, customers will have more choices to fly from Western Japan to Europe for business or pleasure. Fukuoka ... <a title="JAL and Finnair expand codeshare cooperation" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/jal-finnair-expand-codeshare-cooperation/" aria-label="Read more about JAL and Finnair expand codeshare cooperation">Read more</a>

AT Staff Apr 20, 2016 · 1 min read