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bmi regional launches new routes boosting connectivity in Europe and beyond

bmi regional is strengthening its position in Europe and building its global connections with the launch of three new routes from Munich available to book from today, February 17 2016. The three additional routes will increase the airline’s network from Munich to eight destinations. The new flights to Milan Bergamo, Norrköping and Rostock will operate ... <a title="bmi regional launches new routes boosting connectivity in Europe and beyond" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/bmi-regional-launches-new-routes-boosting-connectivity-in-europe-and-beyond/" aria-label="Read more about bmi regional launches new routes boosting connectivity in Europe and beyond">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 17, 2016 · 4 min read

Alliance Aviation and Virgin Australia announce strategic partnership

Alliance Aviation Services Limited (Alliance) and Virgin Australia Holdings Limited (Virgin Australia) today announced that they have entered into a long-term strategic partnership.  The partnership will see the airlines work together to grow their respective charter businesses. Both airlines will benefit from the ability to leverage each other’s strengths, particularly in terms of network, brand, ... <a title="Alliance Aviation and Virgin Australia announce strategic partnership" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/pacific-and-oceania/alliance-aviation-and-virgin-australia-announce-strategic-partnership/" aria-label="Read more about Alliance Aviation and Virgin Australia announce strategic partnership">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 16, 2016 · 3 min read

Bombardier and Swiss advance on CS100 Entry-into-Service activities

Bombardier Commercial Aircraft announced today that the C Series aircraft program is making excellent progress as the CS100 aircraft readies for delivery and entry-into-service (EIS) with launch operator Swiss International Air Lines (“Swiss”)in Q2 2016. Additionally, the CS300 aircraft has completed over 70 per cent of its certification activities to date and is on target ... <a title="Bombardier and Swiss advance on CS100 Entry-into-Service activities" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/bombardier-and-swiss-advance-on-cs100-entry-into-service-activities/" aria-label="Read more about Bombardier and Swiss advance on CS100 Entry-into-Service activities">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 16, 2016 · 3 min read

Finnair prepares for growth and plans an organisational renewal

Finnair is accelerating its growth and is therefore planning an organisational renewal as of 1 March 2016 in line with its growth strategy.  After multi-year savings programmes, the company is now preparing for growth on the back of its new A350 aircraft. The new era requires an organisation which enables growth in the optimal manner. ... <a title="Finnair prepares for growth and plans an organisational renewal" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/finnair-prepares-for-growth-and-plans-an-organisational-renewal/" aria-label="Read more about Finnair prepares for growth and plans an organisational renewal">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 16, 2016 · 3 min read

Mesa Airlines closes $245,900,000 of Enhanced Equipment Trust Certificates

Mesa Airlines, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Mesa Air Group, today announced the closing of its first-ever offering of Enhanced Equipment Trust Certificates (“EETC”), securing fixed rate financing for the acquisition of 10 new Embraer 175 aircraft, scheduled for delivery over the next six months. The certificates were sold to institutional investors in a private placement. “This is ... <a title="Mesa Airlines closes $245,900,000 of Enhanced Equipment Trust Certificates" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/mesa-airlines-closes-245-900-000-of-enhanced-equipment-trust-certificates/" aria-label="Read more about Mesa Airlines closes $245,900,000 of Enhanced Equipment Trust Certificates">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 16, 2016 · 2 min read

Ryanair opens new Bucharest base

Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments Ryanair today announced it will open a new base at Bucharest Airport, its number 81, from 30th October. Bucharest base will be operated with 3 aircraft (an investment of $300m), 2 new routes to Athens and Timisoara, and more flights to Brussels, Dublin and Milan, which will deliver 1.4m ... <a title="Ryanair opens new Bucharest base" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/ryanair-opens-new-bucharest-base/" aria-label="Read more about Ryanair opens new Bucharest base">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 16, 2016 · 1 min read

Singapore Airlines and Airbus sign Flight Hour Services Tailored Support Package (FHS-TSP) for A380

Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments Singapore Airlines (SIA) has signed a ‘Flight Hour Services – Tailored Support Package’ (FHSTSP) contract with Airbus to integrate and provide full component support, line and base airframe maintenance, as well as fleet technical management services for SIA’s 19 A380s. Under this 10-year agreement with Airbus, Singapore Airlines will ... <a title="Singapore Airlines and Airbus sign Flight Hour Services Tailored Support Package (FHS-TSP) for A380" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/singapore-airlines-and-airbus-sign-flight-hour-services-tailored-support-package-fhs-tsp-for-a380/" aria-label="Read more about Singapore Airlines and Airbus sign Flight Hour Services Tailored Support Package (FHS-TSP) for A380">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 16, 2016 · 2 min read

United Airlines celebrates historic arrangement between U.S. and Cuban Governments

United Airlines today celebrated the historic signing by representatives of the United States and Cuba governments of a formal arrangement to reinstitute air service between the two countries. United intends to apply to offer service between some of its global gateways and Havana through the Department of Transportation’s pending route case. Assuming service is approved, United ... <a title="United Airlines celebrates historic arrangement between U.S. and Cuban Governments" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/united-airlines-celebrates-historic-arrangement-between-u-s-and-cuban-governments/" aria-label="Read more about United Airlines celebrates historic arrangement between U.S. and Cuban Governments">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 16, 2016 · 1 min read

Viking Air launches new Twin Otter 400S Seaplane

Increasing sales potential in the relatively untapped seaplane market has led Viking Air to introduce the world’s first dedicated seaplane in the 15 to 19-passenger category, the Viking Twin Otter 400S Seaplane. Recognized as the world’s leading seaplane manufacturer, Viking has developed the new 400S variant of the Series 400 to optimize the Twin Otter ... <a title="Viking Air launches new Twin Otter 400S Seaplane" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/viking-air-launches-new-twin-otter-400s-seaplane/" aria-label="Read more about Viking Air launches new Twin Otter 400S Seaplane">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 16, 2016 · 2 min read

WestJet announces shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under a single ticker

WestJet Airlines Ltd. today announced that its common voting and variable voting shares will trade under a single ticker on the Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”) effective as of February 18, 2016.     WestJet’s common voting shares currently trade on the TSX under the symbol ‘WJA’ and bear CUSIP number 960410207. The airline’s variable voting shares ... <a title="WestJet announces shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under a single ticker" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/westjet-announces-shares-trade-on-the-toronto-stock-exchange-under-a-single-ticker/" aria-label="Read more about WestJet announces shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under a single ticker">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 16, 2016 · 3 min read