Airlines

Flybe confirms new route from Southampton to Lyon

Flybe has confirmed details of a new daily flight between Southampton and Lyon as part of its 2016 Summer schedule. This is the second route it has announced to be operated under the Government’s Regional Air Connectivity Fund.  There are excellent transport connections from Lyon for onward travel within France thanks to direct, high speed ... <a title="Flybe confirms new route from Southampton to Lyon" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/flybe-confirms-new-route-from-southampton-to-lyon/" aria-label="Read more about Flybe confirms new route from Southampton to Lyon">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 17, 2016 · 2 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

WOW Air to launch new service from Edinburgh

Edinburgh is to become WOW air’s third UK departure point, and the first in Scotland, for flights to Iceland and North America, beginning July 13, 2016.  Flights will depart Edinburgh International Airport for the airline’s hub in Reykjavik twice a week between July and October. Onward travelling passengers will have a short stopover before continuing ... <a title="WOW Air to launch new service from Edinburgh" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/wow-air-to-launch-new-service-from-edinburgh/" aria-label="Read more about WOW Air to launch new service from Edinburgh">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 16, 2016 · 2 min read

Kenya Airways Appoints PJT Partners as Transaction Advisor

Kenya Airways has appointed PJT Partners as the airline’s transaction advisor on its balance sheet restructure and long term capital refinancing, which is part of its turnaround strategy. Kenya Airways GMD and CEO Mbuvi Ngunze said: “PJT Partners is a leading international investment banking firm with strategic airline advisory expertise necessary to counsel on Kenya ... <a title="Kenya Airways Appoints PJT Partners as Transaction Advisor" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/africa/kenya-airways-appoints-pjt-partners-as-transaction-advisor/" aria-label="Read more about Kenya Airways Appoints PJT Partners as Transaction Advisor">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 16, 2016 · 1 min read

Avation PLC to purchase 5 additional ATR 72-600s

ATR and the Singapore-based commercial aircraft lessor Avation PLC announced an agreement for the purchase of five new ATR 72-600 aircraft. At list prices the acquisition is valued at about US $130 million and brings to 35 the total number of firm ATR 72s ordered by Avation PLC since their first ATR purchase in 2011. As ... <a title="Avation PLC to purchase 5 additional ATR 72-600s" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/avation-plc-to-purchase-5-additional-atr-72-600s/" aria-label="Read more about Avation PLC to purchase 5 additional ATR 72-600s">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 16, 2016 · 2 min read

Alexander Arafa named new Head of Global Area Management at Swiss WorldCargo

Alexander Arafa, currently Head of Cabin Crew at Swiss, has been appointed Head of Global Area Management at Swiss WorldCargo. He will assume his new duties on 1 June. He succeeds Ashwin Bhat, who became Head of Cargo last October. In his new capacity Alexander Arafa will be in overall charge of the worldwide sales ... <a title="Alexander Arafa named new Head of Global Area Management at Swiss WorldCargo" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/alexander-arafa-named-new-head-of-global-area-management-at-swiss-worldcargo/" aria-label="Read more about Alexander Arafa named new Head of Global Area Management at Swiss WorldCargo">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 16, 2016 · 2 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