Airlines

Etihad continues to optimise its United States network

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, continues to optimise its United States network with equipment changes on two key markets in 2016. Currently the UAE’s national carrier operates leased Jet Airways Boeing 777-300ER aircraft for its daily flight to and from San Francisco. These aircraft will be replaced with Etihad Airways ... <a title="Etihad continues to optimise its United States network" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/middle-east/etihad-continues-to-optimise-its-united-states-network/" aria-label="Read more about Etihad continues to optimise its United States network">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jan 6, 2016 · 2 min read

Julien Duperray appointed Air France-KLM Press Office Director

As from 1st January 2016, Julien Duperray is appointed Air France-KLM Press Office Director, replacing Cédric Leurquin who has joined the Thales group. He reports to Jean-Charles Tréhan, SVP Corporate Communications Air France-KLM. Julien Duperray, 37 years old, joined Areva in 2002 as communications officer in the area of nuclear transport. He worked in the ... <a title="Julien Duperray appointed Air France-KLM Press Office Director" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/julien-duperray-appointed-air-france-klm-press-office-director/" aria-label="Read more about Julien Duperray appointed Air France-KLM Press Office Director">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jan 6, 2016 · 1 min read

Regional Express to purchase airport hangar

Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments  Wagga Wagga City Council and Regional Express (Rex) has announced that they have reached a Sale of Assets Agreement in relation to the hangar at the Wagga Wagga Regional Airport.  The agreement will see Rex purchase the hanger for $2.8M.  The hangar was built by aircraft painting and refurbishment ... <a title="Regional Express to purchase airport hangar" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/pacific-and-oceania/regional-express-to-purchase-airport-hangar/" aria-label="Read more about Regional Express to purchase airport hangar">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jan 6, 2016 · 3 min read

Ryanair appoints Cristian Samoilovich as a Head of Public Affairs

Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments Ryanair today announced the appointment of Cristian Samoilovich as its first Head of Public Affairs, joining Ryanair from Uber, where he was managing European public policy. Cristian brings experience in government relations having previously worked for Boeing and Airbus, and will lead Ryanair’s public affairs engagements with EU institutions ... <a title="Ryanair appoints Cristian Samoilovich as a Head of Public Affairs" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/ryanair-appoints-cristian-samoilovich-as-a-head-of-public-affairs/" aria-label="Read more about Ryanair appoints Cristian Samoilovich as a Head of Public Affairs">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jan 6, 2016 · 1 min read

SpiceJet increases network capacity and flight frequencies

Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments SpiceJet has increased frequencies in existing sectors and upgraded seat capacity on various routes across its domestic and international network to service additional demand from growing markets.  SpiceJet will operate a renewed winter schedule adding ten new daily frequencies on its domestic network encompassing some very popular routes such ... <a title="SpiceJet increases network capacity and flight frequencies" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/spicejet-increases-network-capacity-and-flight-frequencies/" aria-label="Read more about SpiceJet increases network capacity and flight frequencies">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jan 6, 2016 · 2 min read

WestJet announces year-round service to London Gatwick

WestJet today announced it is extending two of its new non-stop transatlantic services to London Gatwick from seasonal to year-round. Flights from Calgary and Toronto to London will now operate on a year-round basis, three times weekly and daily respectively through the winter, while service from Vancouver, Edmonton, Winnipeg and St. John’s will operate seasonally as announced in September 2015.  “Today’s announcement is another important step in the international ... <a title="WestJet announces year-round service to London Gatwick" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/westjet-announces-year-round-service-to-london-gatwick/" aria-label="Read more about WestJet announces year-round service to London Gatwick">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jan 6, 2016 · 1 min read

Gulf Air signs new technology agreement with Sabre to streamline operations

Sabre Corporation has signed a new technology agreement with Bahrain’s national carrier, Gulf Air, to provide its AirCentre Flight Plan Manager solution to streamline the airline’s operations. For the past eight years, Gulf Air has been using AirCentre Flight Plan Manager to achieve significant cost savings whilst enabling key flight planning decisions.  Under the renewed ... <a title="Gulf Air signs new technology agreement with Sabre to streamline operations" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/middle-east/gulf-air-signs-new-technology-agreement-with-sabre-to-streamline-operations/" aria-label="Read more about Gulf Air signs new technology agreement with Sabre to streamline operations">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jan 5, 2016 · 3 min read

Hawaiian Airlines appoints Soojin Yu as Country Director – South Korea

Hawaiian Airlines has announced the appointment of Soojin Yu to the position of country director and chief representative for South Korea. She will oversee general management of Hawaiian’s commercial activities in South Korea. “Soojin’s broad industry experience makes her the ideal representative to fortify our position as the airline offering the best value for South ... <a title="Hawaiian Airlines appoints Soojin Yu as Country Director – South Korea" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/hawaiian-airlines-appoints-soojin-yu-as-country-director-south-korea/" aria-label="Read more about Hawaiian Airlines appoints Soojin Yu as Country Director – South Korea">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jan 5, 2016 · 2 min read

Horizon Air announces key leadership promotions

Horizon Air announced today several changes to the company’s leadership team. Ali Donway has been named Horizon’s managing director and chief pilot after she successfully served in this role on an interim basis for the last several months. With more than 25 years of experience at Alaska Air Group under his belt, Dave Burris has ... <a title="Horizon Air announces key leadership promotions" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/horizon-air-announces-key-leadership-promotions/" aria-label="Read more about Horizon Air announces key leadership promotions">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jan 5, 2016 · 3 min read

SAS completes Pre-Delivery Payment Financing for five Airbus aircraft with DVB

Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments SAS has secured a Pre-Delivery Payment Financing Facility (“PDP Facility”) with DVB Bank covering a portion of the pre-delivery payments that SAS is making for five Airbus A320neo under the aircraft order with Airbus. The PDP Facility is structured as a revolving credit facility under which SAS may draw ... <a title="SAS completes Pre-Delivery Payment Financing for five Airbus aircraft with DVB" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/sas-completes-pre-delivery-payment-financing-for-five-airbus-aircraft-with-dvb/" aria-label="Read more about SAS completes Pre-Delivery Payment Financing for five Airbus aircraft with DVB">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jan 5, 2016 · 1 min read