Airlines

Jet Airways to expand its operations to Dubai

Jet Airways, India’s international airline, is set to expand its operations to Dubai with the launch of new frequencies from its hubs in Mumbai and Delhi.  With effect from March 1, 2016, Jet Airways will launch a sixth daily frequency from Mumbai to Dubai. With the introduction of this new flight, Jet Airways will offer ... <a title="Jet Airways to expand its operations to Dubai" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/jet-airways-to-expand-its-operations-to-dubai/" aria-label="Read more about Jet Airways to expand its operations to Dubai">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 18, 2016 · 2 min read

TAP Portugal installs sharklet technology for A320

First sharklet equipped A320 plane already flying with TAP colours. TAP Portugal is the first airline in Europe to modify its medium-haul fleet of aircraft by installing sharklet devices, having just completed the installation on an A320 airplane. CS – TMW, ‘Luísa Todi’, is the first in its fleet to benefit from the modification. The ... <a title="TAP Portugal installs sharklet technology for A320" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/tap-portugal-installs-sharklet-technology-for-a320/" aria-label="Read more about TAP Portugal installs sharklet technology for A320">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 18, 2016 · 2 min read

VietJet and Pratt & Whitney sing agreement to provide GTF engines for Airbus A320neo and A321

Vietjet Aviation Joint Stock Company (“Vietjet”) has signed an agreement with Pratt & Whitney to provide PurePower Geared Turbofan (GTF) engines for the airlines order of 63 Airbus A320neo and A321 aircraft. The agreement is worth US$3.04 billion and deliveries are expected to begin in 2017. “We are very pleased to choose the PurePower Geared ... <a title="VietJet and Pratt & Whitney sing agreement to provide GTF engines for Airbus A320neo and A321" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/vietjet-and-pratt-whitney-sing-agreement-to-provide-gtf-engines-for-airbus-a320neo-and-a321/" aria-label="Read more about VietJet and Pratt & Whitney sing agreement to provide GTF engines for Airbus A320neo and A321">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 18, 2016 · 1 min read

AirAsia connects Kuala Lumpur with Shantou, China

AirAsia launches its brand new four times weekly direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Shantou, China. This will be the airline group’s 14th exclusive route into China from Malaysia, and flights will commence operations on 25 March 2016. The route is operated by AirAsia Berhad (airline code AK) on the Airbus A320 with 180 seat ... <a title="AirAsia connects Kuala Lumpur with Shantou, China" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/airasia-connects-kuala-lumpur-with-shantou-china/" aria-label="Read more about AirAsia connects Kuala Lumpur with Shantou, China">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 18, 2016 · 1 min read

Alitalia launches flights between Catania and Bologna

Alitalia will launch on 1 May non-stop flights between Catania and Bologna to enhance further its route network between the South and North of Italy. The new service between the two cities will mean Alitalia operates more than 400 weekly frequencies between the South and North of Italy.   The new route, operated by 165 ... <a title="Alitalia launches flights between Catania and Bologna" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/alitalia-launches-flights-between-catania-and-bologna/" aria-label="Read more about Alitalia launches flights between Catania and Bologna">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 18, 2016 · 1 min read

Allegiant inaugurates two new flights to Southwest Florida

Allegiant today inaugurates new nonstop service to southwest Florida via Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) from St. Louis and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. “Allegiant is very pleased to launch these new routes from St. Louis and Harrisburg to beautiful southwest Florida,” said Jude Bricker, Allegiant Chief Operating Officer. “From golfing, fishing, beach lounging and more, we look forward ... <a title="Allegiant inaugurates two new flights to Southwest Florida" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/allegiant-inaugurates-two-new-flights-to-southwest-florida/" aria-label="Read more about Allegiant inaugurates two new flights to Southwest Florida">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 18, 2016 · 1 min read

Cargolux adopts EASA FTL ahead of mandatory introduction date

On 24 January 2016 Cargolux introduced the European Aviation Safety Agency’s Flight Time Limitations (EASA FTLs), the new flight and duty time limitations adopted by the European Parliament. The introduction was a first for an airline in Luxembourg and took place ahead of the mandated introduction date on 18 February. Besides harmonizing flight and duty ... <a title="Cargolux adopts EASA FTL ahead of mandatory introduction date" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/cargolux-adopts-easa-ftl-ahead-of-mandatory-introduction-date/" aria-label="Read more about Cargolux adopts EASA FTL ahead of mandatory introduction date">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 18, 2016 · 2 min read

easyJet adds flights from London Luton Airport to Amsterdam and Barcelona

easyJet has today announced it has added 12 weekly summer flights from London Luton Airport to Amsterdam and Barcelona and an extra daily flight to Zurich next winter. easyJet has also announced its intentions to double its daily flights to Switzerland’s largest city, Zurich next winter.  The airline is seeing strong growth at Luton and ... <a title="easyJet adds flights from London Luton Airport to Amsterdam and Barcelona" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/easyjet-adds-flights-from-london-luton-airport-to-amsterdam-and-barcelona/" aria-label="Read more about easyJet adds flights from London Luton Airport to Amsterdam and Barcelona">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 18, 2016 · 1 min read

Ellinair to expand its international destinations

Due to its high growth rate the airline Ellinair, part of the holding company Mouzenidis Group, expands its destination network by connecting popular Greek destinations with high-demand cities abroad. Maintaining its traditional destinations, the immediate objective of the company is to expand its flight program in Western and Central Europe while strengthening the cooperation with the ... <a title="Ellinair to expand its international destinations" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/ellinair-to-expand-its-international-destinations/" aria-label="Read more about Ellinair to expand its international destinations">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 18, 2016 · 2 min read

ExpressJet pilots vote to ratify contract extensions

ExpressJet Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of SkyWest, announced today that the company’s pilots have voted overwhelmingly to ratify two-year contract extensions to our existing agreements. The agreement provides many improvements for our pilots, including: – First year pay rate of $37-40 per hour, pending equipment type – $1.85 per hour per diem on date ... <a title="ExpressJet pilots vote to ratify contract extensions" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/expressjet-pilots-vote-to-ratify-contract-extensions/" aria-label="Read more about ExpressJet pilots vote to ratify contract extensions">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 18, 2016 · 1 min read