Airlines

Wizz Air names Susan Hooper to Board

Wizz Air today announced the appointment of Susan Hooper to the Board of the Company as a non-executive director with effect from 1 March 2016. She will also serve on Wizz Air’s Audit and Remuneration committees. A UK national, Susan Hooper was managing director of British Gas Services, leading the service and repair, central heating installations, ... <a title="Wizz Air names Susan Hooper to Board" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/wizz-air-names-susan-hooper-to-board/" aria-label="Read more about Wizz Air names Susan Hooper to Board">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 25, 2016 · 2 min read

AirTanker takes delivery of its penultimate A330-200

AirTanker has taken delivery of its penultimate A330-200 at RAF Brize Norton following its arrival from the Airbus Defence and Space facility in Getafe, Spain. FSTA 13 will now undergo its military to civil conversion ahead of being placed on the civilian register as G-VYGM later this spring.  Minor cabin reconfiguration will also take place ... <a title="AirTanker takes delivery of its penultimate A330-200" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/airtanker-takes-delivery-of-its-penultimate-a330-200/" aria-label="Read more about AirTanker takes delivery of its penultimate A330-200">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 25, 2016 · 1 min read

Royal Air Maroc adds second daily flight between Casablanca and Oujda

From 11 March 2016, Royal Air Maroc will provide a second daily flight between Casablanca and Oujda. The airline will be upgrading its current daily service to a twice daily service. The service upgrade comes in line with the increasing demands of the local residents, tourists and economic actors to enhance the connectivity with Casablanca. ... <a title="Royal Air Maroc adds second daily flight between Casablanca and Oujda" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/africa/royal-air-maroc-adds-second-daily-flight-between-casablanca-and-oujda/" aria-label="Read more about Royal Air Maroc adds second daily flight between Casablanca and Oujda">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 24, 2016 · 1 min read

Airbus Getafe (Spain) production facility delivers the first A350-1000 horizontal tail plane

Airbus has reached another A350 XWB programme milestone with start-up of A350-1000 horizontal tail plane deliveries from the company’s Getafe, Spain facility. The initial A350-1000 horizontal tail plane will be integrated on Airbus’ no. 1 flight test aircraft, which currently is going through its final assembly process in Toulouse, France, as per planning.  Commenting on ... <a title="Airbus Getafe (Spain) production facility delivers the first A350-1000 horizontal tail plane" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/airbus-getafe-spain-production-facility-delivers-the-first-a350-1000-horizontal-tail-plane/" aria-label="Read more about Airbus Getafe (Spain) production facility delivers the first A350-1000 horizontal tail plane">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 24, 2016 · 1 min read

Boeing launches Next-Generation 737 Boeing Converted Freighter

Boeing has launched the Next-Generation 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF) with orders and commitments for up to 55 conversions from seven customers. “The Next-Generation 737 provides exceptional value to express freight carriers through its superior payload, range, reliability and efficiency,” said Stan Deal, senior vice president, Commercial Aviation Services, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. “While the recovery of the global ... <a title="Boeing launches Next-Generation 737 Boeing Converted Freighter" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/boeing-launches-next-generation-737-boeing-converted-freighter/" aria-label="Read more about Boeing launches Next-Generation 737 Boeing Converted Freighter">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 24, 2016 · 2 min read

MEGA Maldives Airlines Launches Flights to Tokyo, Japan

MEGA Maldives Airlines has announced the launch of its flights to Narita International Airport (NRT) Tokyo, Japan on February 26th, 2016. These flights will be scheduled to fly three times a week to Tokyo, via Beijing, China. Mifzal Ahmed, MEGA’s Co-founder and Vice President of Strategy and Development, had the following statement regarding the launch of ... <a title="MEGA Maldives Airlines Launches Flights to Tokyo, Japan" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/mega-maldives-airlines-launches-flights-to-tokyo-japan/" aria-label="Read more about MEGA Maldives Airlines Launches Flights to Tokyo, Japan">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 24, 2016 · 1 min read

Norwegian takes delivery of its first 787-9 Dreamliner

Today Norwegian took delivery of its first 787-9 Dreamliner. “This marks our continued commitment to the company’s global expansion ensuring travellers across that world access to high quality flights at a low fare,” Norwegian’s CEO Bjørn Kjos said. Norwegian already operates eight 787-8s and will use its 787-9s to launch new routes across North America, ... <a title="Norwegian takes delivery of its first 787-9 Dreamliner" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/norwegian-takes-delivery-of-its-first-787-9-dreamliner/" aria-label="Read more about Norwegian takes delivery of its first 787-9 Dreamliner">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 24, 2016 · 2 min read

Pegasus appoints new General Manager

As of 18 March 2016, Mehmet Tevfik Nane will commence his role as Pegasus Airlines General Manager, succeeding departing General Manager Sertaç Haybat. Sertaç Haybat will maintain his position as a member of the Pegasus Board of Directors. Pegasus’ Chairman of the Board of Directors Ali Sabancı commented; “Sertaç Haybat has made a significant contribution ... <a title="Pegasus appoints new General Manager" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/pegasus-appoints-new-general-manager/" aria-label="Read more about Pegasus appoints new General Manager">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 24, 2016 · 2 min read

Air Seychelles increases efficiencies to regional network and enhances Johannesburg service

Air Seychelles will enhance its non-stop regional service to Johannesburg with a fourth weekly frequency as part of a network adjustment for the summer 2016 season. The new service will be introduced on 19 March and is scheduled to be operated on Saturdays, increasing the already existing three-per-week service (Wednesday, Friday and Sunday) and offering ... <a title="Air Seychelles increases efficiencies to regional network and enhances Johannesburg service" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/africa/air-seychelles-increases-efficiencies-to-regional-network-and-enhances-johannesburg-service/" aria-label="Read more about Air Seychelles increases efficiencies to regional network and enhances Johannesburg service">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 23, 2016 · 2 min read

Dennis A. Muilenburg elected chairman of Boeing board of directors

The Boeing board of directors has elected Dennis A. Muilenburg as its next chairman, effective March 1. He succeeds W. James (Jim) McNerney, Jr., who is stepping down from the board, while Boeing independent Lead Director Kenneth M. Duberstein continues in that role. Muilenburg, 52, succeeded McNerney as Boeing’s 10th chief executive and joined the board last July. At that time, McNerney, ... <a title="Dennis A. Muilenburg elected chairman of Boeing board of directors" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/dennis-a-muilenburg-elected-chairman-of-boeing-board-of-directors/" aria-label="Read more about Dennis A. Muilenburg elected chairman of Boeing board of directors">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 23, 2016 · 2 min read