Airlines

Hamish Davidson appointed new CEO of VLM Airlines.

Claus Fischer and Werner Borchert have also joined the new management team of the Antwerp based European regional airline. Hamish Davidson, the new CEO who succeeds to Steve Blair, has extensive airline and financial experience of more than 25 years. Prior he was CEO of Sunrise Airways and served as Executive Vice President of BAE ... <a title="Hamish Davidson appointed new CEO of VLM Airlines." class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/hamish-davidson-appointed-new-ceo-of-vlm-airlines/" aria-label="Read more about Hamish Davidson appointed new CEO of VLM Airlines.">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jan 14, 2016 · 2 min read

Karen Sheriff joins WestJet’s Board of Directors

WestJet Airlines announced the appointment of Karen Sheriff, as an independent director, to its Board of Directors. The appointment is effective immediately and will bring the total number of Board members to thirteen. “We are pleased to welcome Karen to our Board,” commented WestJet’s Chair of the Board Clive Beddoe. “She will bring a wealth ... <a title="Karen Sheriff joins WestJet’s Board of Directors" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/karen-sheriff-joins-westjet-s-board-of-directors/" aria-label="Read more about Karen Sheriff joins WestJet’s Board of Directors">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jan 14, 2016 · 2 min read

KLM Cityhopper confirms options for two E175s

Embraer announced that KLM Cityhopper, KLM’s subsidiary for European operations, confirmed options for two additional E175s. The original contract, covering 17 firm orders (15 E175s and two E190s) and 17 options (all for the E175 version), was announced in March 2015. Options for 15 aircraft of the same model still remain. The two new E175s ... <a title="KLM Cityhopper confirms options for two E175s" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/klm-cityhopper-confirms-options-for-two-e175s/" aria-label="Read more about KLM Cityhopper confirms options for two E175s">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jan 14, 2016 · 2 min read

Roy Scheerder bids farewell to Transavia

Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments Roy Scheerder, Commercial Director at Transavia, is saying goodbye. He has announced that he is ready for a new challenge and one that is outside the organisation. Roy will transfer all operational tasks as soon as possible, he will continue to be involved in policy and strategic choices until ... <a title="Roy Scheerder bids farewell to Transavia" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/roy-scheerder-bids-farewell-to-transavia/" aria-label="Read more about Roy Scheerder bids farewell to Transavia">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jan 14, 2016 · 2 min read

Ryanair announces new service between London Stansted and Timisoara

Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments Ryanair today announced a new winter route from London Stansted to Timisoara, its newest base and first in Romania, with a daily service beginning in November. Ryanair’s Lisa Buckley said: “Ryanair is pleased to announce a new daily London Stansted winter service to/from Timisoara (Romania) beginning at the start ... <a title="Ryanair announces new service between London Stansted and Timisoara" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/ryanair-announces-new-service-between-london-stansted-and-timisoara/" aria-label="Read more about Ryanair announces new service between London Stansted and Timisoara">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jan 14, 2016 · 1 min read

The second daily Emirates A380 service to Perth will commence on 1 August

Emirates will commence a second daily A380 service from Dubai to Perth on 1st August this year, replacing the current 777-300ER aircraft operating on EK424/EK425. The second daily A380 service to Perth follows Emirates’ recent announcement that its flagship A380 aircraft will serve more destinations in 2016. For East-bound destinations, this includes a new two-class ... <a title="The second daily Emirates A380 service to Perth will commence on 1 August" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/middle-east/the-second-daily-emirates-a380-service-to-perth-will-commence-on-1-august/" aria-label="Read more about The second daily Emirates A380 service to Perth will commence on 1 August">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jan 14, 2016 · 3 min read

Transport Canada reinstates Buffalo Airways’ Air Operator Certificate

Transport Canada has reinstated Buffalo Airways’ Air Operator Certificate following the approval of the company’s corrective action plans. The reinstatement is effective immediately. Buffalo Airways’ corrective action addresses Transport Canada’s concerns regarding the company’s safety record and its ability to keep its operations consistently compliant with aviation safety regulations. Transport Canada will closely monitor Buffalo ... <a title="Transport Canada reinstates Buffalo Airways’ Air Operator Certificate" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/transport-canada-reinstates-buffalo-airways-air-operator-certificate/" aria-label="Read more about Transport Canada reinstates Buffalo Airways’ Air Operator Certificate">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jan 14, 2016 · 1 min read

VLM Airlines to fly from Bodensee Airport Friedrichshafen to Berlin, Dusseldorf and Hamburg

As from February 15, VLM Airlines will operate three routes from Bodensee Airport Friedrichshafen. With three Fokker-50’s based at the airport VLM Airlines shows it’s belief in these new routes. Belgian regional airline VLM Airlines starts operating three routes to Berlin Tegel, Dusseldorf and Hamburg from Bodensee Airport Friedrichshafen. Hamburg is already successfully operated by ... <a title="VLM Airlines to fly from Bodensee Airport Friedrichshafen to Berlin, Dusseldorf and Hamburg" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/vlm-airlines-to-fly-from-bodensee-airport-friedrichshafen-to-berlin-dusseldorf-and-hamburg/" aria-label="Read more about VLM Airlines to fly from Bodensee Airport Friedrichshafen to Berlin, Dusseldorf and Hamburg">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jan 14, 2016 · 2 min read

Fastjet CEO Ed Winter steps down

fastjet announced that Ed Winter has decided to step down as the Company’s Chief Executive. He will remain in post until a new Chief Executive is appointed and stay at the Company in an advisory capacity for an agreed period of time to assist with the handover of responsibilities and ensure an orderly transition. Headhunters ... <a title="Fastjet CEO Ed Winter steps down" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/africa/fastjet-ceo-ed-winter-steps-down/" aria-label="Read more about Fastjet CEO Ed Winter steps down">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jan 14, 2016 · 2 min read

Kenya Airways sells B777-200ER aircraft

Kenya Airways has entered into a sale agreement with Omni Air International for two of its Boeing 777-200 ER aircraft, following approval from its board. Omni Air International is a US based airline providing global passenger ACMI wet lease and charter programs. Kenya Airways announced its intention to sell the B777-200 ER fleet in November ... <a title="Kenya Airways sells B777-200ER aircraft" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/africa/kenya-airways-sells-b777-200er-aircraft/" aria-label="Read more about Kenya Airways sells B777-200ER aircraft">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jan 14, 2016 · 1 min read