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VietJet launches Ho Chi Minh City – Kuala Lumpur

VietJet starts new route from Ho Chi Minh City to. Kuala Lumpur. Route will be put into operation from June 1st , 2016 on a daily basis, taking one hour 55 minutes per leg. The flight takes off from Tan Son Nhat International Airport at 9:30 and arrives in Kuala Lumpur at 12:25 (local time). ... <a title="VietJet launches Ho Chi Minh City – Kuala Lumpur" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/vietjet-launches-ho-chi-minh-city-kuala-lumpur/" aria-label="Read more about VietJet launches Ho Chi Minh City – Kuala Lumpur">Read more</a>

AT Staff Mar 15, 2016 · 1 min read

WestJet Encore inaugurates service to Boston

With the departure of flight 3600, WestJet Encore today inaugurated new service between Toronto and Boston, the newest addition to WestJet’s growing network. The new service will operate three times daily on WestJet Encore’s fleet of Canadian-made Bombardier Q400 NextGen aircraft. “WestJet Encore is pleased to begin flying year-round between Toronto Pearson International Airport and Boston’s Logan International Airport,” said ... <a title="WestJet Encore inaugurates service to Boston" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/westjet-encore-inaugurates-service-boston/" aria-label="Read more about WestJet Encore inaugurates service to Boston">Read more</a>

AT Staff Mar 15, 2016 · 1 min read

fastjet increases Dar es Salaam – Nairobi flights

fastjet has increased the number of flights on its route between Dar es Salaam in Tanzania and Nairobi in Kenya in response to strong passenger demand. From 21 March 2016, fastjet will offer two daily return flights between each city every day of the week, making a total of 28 flights per week between Dar es ... <a title="fastjet increases Dar es Salaam – Nairobi flights" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/africa/fastjet-increases-dar-es-salaam-nairobi-flights/" aria-label="Read more about fastjet increases Dar es Salaam – Nairobi flights">Read more</a>

AT Staff Mar 15, 2016 · 2 min read

Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner begins major assembly

Major assembly of the first Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner is underway, the latest major milestone in the development of the newest member of the super-efficient 787 family. Boeing partner Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. began installing the circular frames into the midforward section of the fuselage on March 14, a full two weeks ahead of schedule. “Beginning major ... <a title="Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner begins major assembly" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/boeing-787-10-dreamliner-begins-major-assembly/" aria-label="Read more about Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner begins major assembly">Read more</a>

AT Staff Mar 15, 2016 · 2 min read

Cebu Pacific Air launches maiden flight to Guam, US

Cebu Pacific Air has launched four times weekly flights between Manila and Guam, its first US destination, today. Cebu Pacific Air is the only low-cost carrier flying directly between the Philippines and Guam. “We are proud to operate our first route in the US today, which coincides with the month of our 20th anniversary. We share this excitement with ... <a title="Cebu Pacific Air launches maiden flight to Guam, US" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/cebu-pacific-eb-launches-maiden-flight-guam-usa/" aria-label="Read more about Cebu Pacific Air launches maiden flight to Guam, US">Read more</a>

AT Staff Mar 15, 2016 · 2 min read

Emirates brings first scheduled A380 service to Vienna

Emirates announced that it will operate one of its two scheduled daily flights into Vienna International Airport with its A380 aircraft as of 1 July 2016. The airline, which has carried almost three million passengers on the Dubai-Vienna route since it was launched on 1st May 2004, will fly its three-class A380 with 519 seats ... <a title="Emirates brings first scheduled A380 service to Vienna" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/middle-east/emirates-brings-first-scheduled-a380-service-vienna/" aria-label="Read more about Emirates brings first scheduled A380 service to Vienna">Read more</a>

AT Staff Mar 15, 2016 · 1 min read

Rwandair to start direct flights to Mumbai

RwandAir will begin flights to Mumbai, India in September. The airline will fly direct between Kigali and Mumbai, with a stopover in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The flight between Mumbai and Kigali will increase tourism as well as business opportunities and strengthen the relationship between the two nations. RwandAir will serve the route with four ... <a title="Rwandair to start direct flights to Mumbai" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/africa/rwandair-start-direct-flights-mumbai/" aria-label="Read more about Rwandair to start direct flights to Mumbai">Read more</a>

AT Staff Mar 14, 2016 · 2 min read

Delta to launch daily service between Los Angeles and Beijing

Delta plans to begin daily nonstop service between Los Angeles International Airport and Beijing Capital International Airport on Dec. 16, 2016, pending U.S. Department of Transportation and foreign government approval. L.A., the largest market for service to Asia, drives 21 percent of all U.S.-Asia demand, and the start of Beijing service marks Delta’s fifth daily ... <a title="Delta to launch daily service between Los Angeles and Beijing" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/delta-launch-daily-service-los-angeles-beijing/" aria-label="Read more about Delta to launch daily service between Los Angeles and Beijing">Read more</a>

AT Staff Mar 14, 2016 · 2 min read

JetBlue appoints Brad Sheehan Vice President, JetBlue University

JetBlue Airways today announced the appointment of Brad Sheehan to the role of Vice President, JetBlue University. Sheehan joins JetBlue effective today and will report to JetBlue’s Senior Vice President Safety, Security and Training, Warren Christie. In his new role, Sheehan will be responsible for leading JetBlue’s training programs. He will play a critical role ... <a title="JetBlue appoints Brad Sheehan Vice President, JetBlue University" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/jetblue-appoints-brad-sheehan-vice-president-jetblue-university/" aria-label="Read more about JetBlue appoints Brad Sheehan Vice President, JetBlue University">Read more</a>

AT Staff Mar 14, 2016 · 2 min read

Lease deal with Adria Airways supports Air Serbia network growth

Air Serbia, the national airline of the Republic of Serbia, has signed an agreement to lease a Bombardier CRJ-900 aircraft from Adria Airways to support its growing network. The aircraft, which is configured with 86 seats and will be leased between the busy summer months of June and September 2016, will allow Air Serbia to ... <a title="Lease deal with Adria Airways supports Air Serbia network growth" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/lease-deal-adria-airways-supports-air-serbia-network-growth/" aria-label="Read more about Lease deal with Adria Airways supports Air Serbia network growth">Read more</a>

AT Staff Mar 14, 2016 · 2 min read