Airlines

Boeing names Leanne Caret Defense, Space & Security president and CEO

The Boeing board of directors has elected Leanne Caret president and chief executive officer of the company’s Defense, Space & Security business effective March 1. She will succeed Chris Chadwick, who has announced his retirement from the company. Caret, 49, a 28-year company veteran, currently leads that unit’s Global Services & Support business, which has approximately 13,000 ... <a title="Boeing names Leanne Caret Defense, Space & Security president and CEO" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/boeing-names-leanne-caret-defense-space-security-president-and-ceo/" aria-label="Read more about Boeing names Leanne Caret Defense, Space & Security president and CEO">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 25, 2016 · 3 min read

Cramer Ball to be new Alitalia CEO

The Board of Directors of Alitalia, chaired by Luca Cordero di Montezemolo, met today in the airline’s headquarters near Rome Fiumicino Airport. The meeting agenda included delegating Chief Executive Officer powers to Cramer Ball, effective 7 March, 2016. The powers will be the same as those delegated to Mr Montezemolo while he acted as interim ... <a title="Cramer Ball to be new Alitalia CEO" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/cramer-ball-to-be-new-alitalia-ceo/" aria-label="Read more about Cramer Ball to be new Alitalia CEO">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 25, 2016 · 1 min read

Embraer rolls out first E190-E2

Embraer today took a step in the consolidation of its leadership by presenting the E190-E2, the first E2 jet, Embraer´s second generation of the E-Jets family of commercial aircraft. The aircraft´s maiden flight is scheduled for the second half of 2016, with entry into service scheduled for 2018. The ceremony was held at the Company´s ... <a title="Embraer rolls out first E190-E2" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/south-america-and-caribbean/embraer-rolls-out-first-e190-e2/" aria-label="Read more about Embraer rolls out first E190-E2">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 25, 2016 · 2 min read

Emirates starts flights to Yangon and Hanoi

Emirates will launch a daily service from Dubai to Yangon (RGN) in Myanmar and Hanoi (HAN) in Vietnam, starting August 3, 2016. Utilising a Boeing 777-300ER aircraft in a three-class configuration, this new route will strengthen Emirates’ network of destinations in Southeast Asia, offer a new flight option to passengers travelling between Hanoi and Yangon, and ... <a title="Emirates starts flights to Yangon and Hanoi" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/middle-east/emirates-starts-flights-to-yangon-and-hanoi/" aria-label="Read more about Emirates starts flights to Yangon and Hanoi">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 25, 2016 · 3 min read

Envoy to operate CRJ-700 fleet longer

Today, Envoy provided employees an update to its fleet plan that will increase the number of aircraft operated by Envoy this year. “While the ultimate goal is still to have Envoy become an all-Embraer operator, American has advised us that the transfer of Bombardier CRJ-700 (CR7) aircraft from Envoy to PSA Airlines has been deferred, and ... <a title="Envoy to operate CRJ-700 fleet longer" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/envoy-to-operate-crj-700-fleet-longer/" aria-label="Read more about Envoy to operate CRJ-700 fleet longer">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 25, 2016 · 2 min read

Jet Airways signs codeshare agreement with Korean Air

Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, has entered into a codeshare agreement and a reciprocal frequent flyer programme partnership with Korean Air, the largest airline in South Korea. Guests travelling on both Jet Airways and Korean Air will be able to connect from multiple points in India to Seoul over various gateway points in Asia. ... <a title="Jet Airways signs codeshare agreement with Korean Air" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/jet-airways-signs-codeshare-agreement-with-korean-air/" aria-label="Read more about Jet Airways signs codeshare agreement with Korean Air">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 25, 2016 · 1 min read

JetBlue continues expansion in Latin America with launch of flights to Ecuador

JetBlue today announced the start of service to its newest destination Quito, Ecuador. It is the only airline to operate daily flights between Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Quito’s Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO). Ecuador becomes the 22nd country served by JetBlue, which operates nearly a third of its capacity in the Caribbean and ... <a title="JetBlue continues expansion in Latin America with launch of flights to Ecuador" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/jetblue-continues-expansion-in-latin-america-with-launch-of-flights-to-ecuador/" aria-label="Read more about JetBlue continues expansion in Latin America with launch of flights to Ecuador">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 25, 2016 · 2 min read

Norwegian joins new European Airline Association

Norwegian, Europe’s third largest low-cost carrier, has agreed to join Airlines for Europe(A4E), Europe’s new airline association. A4E was launched last month and Norwegian will now become its latest member, working hand in hand with founding members Air France KLM, easyJet, International Airlines Group, Lufthansa Group and Ryanair. “Airlines for Europe is open for business ... <a title="Norwegian joins new European Airline Association" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/norwegian-joins-new-european-airline-association/" aria-label="Read more about Norwegian joins new European Airline Association">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 25, 2016 · 2 min read

Norwegian resumes seasonal service to the French Caribbean

Norwegian will resume its seasonal winter service to the French Caribbean following a successful first winter season. Nonstop service from Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), Logan International Airport (BOS) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Guadeloupe and Martinique will begin on November 10. Norwegian’s service between the United States and the French Caribbean ... <a title="Norwegian resumes seasonal service to the French Caribbean" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/norwegian-resumes-seasonal-service-to-the-french-caribbean/" aria-label="Read more about Norwegian resumes seasonal service to the French Caribbean">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 25, 2016 · 3 min read

Uzbekistan Airways to fly New York via Riga four times weekly

Uzbekistan Airways launches additional flight from Tashkent to New York via Riga starting March 31, 2016. With additional flight Uzbekistan Airways will operate the route four times a week. New flight will take off to New York every Thursday. Uzbekistan Airways also has announced additional flight on the route Tashkent-Riga-Tashkent. The flight will be available three times a week starting ... <a title="Uzbekistan Airways to fly New York via Riga four times weekly" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/uzbekistan-airways-to-fly-new-york-via-riga-four-times-weekly/" aria-label="Read more about Uzbekistan Airways to fly New York via Riga four times weekly">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 25, 2016 · 1 min read