Airlines

Emirates to retire 26 aircraft in 2016

Emirates has announced its fleet plans for 2016. In total, the airline will retire 26 aircraft, including 12 A330-200s, 4 A340-300s, 1 A340-500, 6 Boeing 777-200ERs, 2 Boeing 777-300s and 1 Boeing 777-300ER. The average age of the Emirates aircraft slated for retirement in 2016 will be 15.7 years, well-below the average industry retirement age ... <a title="Emirates to retire 26 aircraft in 2016" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/emirates-to-retire-26-aircraft-in-2016/" aria-label="Read more about Emirates to retire 26 aircraft in 2016">Read more</a>

AT Staff Dec 7, 2015 · 2 min read

Hong Kong Airlines adds frequency to Haikou

To cater for the growing market demand, Hong Kong Airlines will increase the flight frequency on its Hong Kong – Haikou route service from 7 flights to 9 flights a week commencing on 25 December. Mr. Li Dianchun, Commercial Director of Hong Kong Airlines said, “We are happy to see amazing growth in passenger traffic between ... <a title="Hong Kong Airlines adds frequency to Haikou" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/hong-kong-airlines-adds-frequency-to-haikou/" aria-label="Read more about Hong Kong Airlines adds frequency to Haikou">Read more</a>

AT Staff Dec 7, 2015 · 2 min read

Karin Nyman appointed Director of Communications at SAS

Karin Nyman has been appointed the new Director of Communications at Scandinavian Airlines (SAS). Nyman is currently the Marketing and Communications Director at health and social care company Ambea and she takes up her new post at SAS in March 2016.  Nyman will become the Director of Communications at SAS, Scandinavia’s largest airline, where she ... <a title="Karin Nyman appointed Director of Communications at SAS" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/karin-nyman-appointed-director-of-communications-at-sas/" aria-label="Read more about Karin Nyman appointed Director of Communications at SAS">Read more</a>

AT Staff Dec 7, 2015 · 2 min read

Lufthansa adds second Hungarian destination (Debrecen)

With the start of the summer schedule, Lufthansa will offer passengers a second connection in Hungary: from 11 April 2016, Debrecen – like Budapest – will receive three flights per week by Bombardier CR9 jets. “Lufthansa’s hub at Munich is well-known for the number of connections it has to other European cities, and with Debrecen ... <a title="Lufthansa adds second Hungarian destination (Debrecen)" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/lufthansa-adds-second-hungarian-destination-debrecen/" aria-label="Read more about Lufthansa adds second Hungarian destination (Debrecen)">Read more</a>

AT Staff Dec 7, 2015 · 1 min read

Royal Jordanian to start new route Amman – Ankara

Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments Royal Jordanian inaugurates its new direct regular route from Amman to the Turkish capital, Ankara, tomorrow December 8, 2015. Royal Jordanian President/CEO Captain Suleiman Obeidat said that Royal Jordanian is expanding its network in Turkey by adding the Ankara route to that to Istanbul. This route is bound to ... <a title="Royal Jordanian to start new route Amman – Ankara" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/middle-east/royal-jordanian-to-start-new-route-amman-ankara/" aria-label="Read more about Royal Jordanian to start new route Amman – Ankara">Read more</a>

AT Staff Dec 7, 2015 · 2 min read

Transport Canada suspends Buffalo Airways’ Air Operator Certificate

Transport Canada suspended Buffalo Airways’ Air Operator Certificate, which prohibits the company from providing commercial air services. Transport Canada took this serious action in the interest of public safety because of Buffalo Airways’ poor safety record. The department will not allow Buffalo Airways to resume its commercial air service until it proves it can keep ... <a title="Transport Canada suspends Buffalo Airways’ Air Operator Certificate" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/transport-canada-suspends-buffalo-airways-air-operator-certificate/" aria-label="Read more about Transport Canada suspends Buffalo Airways’ Air Operator Certificate">Read more</a>

AT Staff Dec 7, 2015 · 2 min read

Ukraine International Airlines increases flights to Amman

Ukraine International Airlines will increase the Kiev – Amman flight frequency (within the period of Summer 2016 Schedule), offering passengers to take advantage of up to 7 weekly fights. The flights connecting Kiev with Amman will be operated on Boeing 737. “Fully realizing numerous competitive advantages of Kiev Boryspil International airport location allowing the airport ... <a title="Ukraine International Airlines increases flights to Amman" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/ukraine-international-airlines-increases-flights-to-amman/" aria-label="Read more about Ukraine International Airlines increases flights to Amman">Read more</a>

AT Staff Dec 7, 2015 · 1 min read

National Airlines announces non-stop service from St. John to Orlando Sanford

National Airlines announced the launch of a new non-stop service between St. John’s International Airport and Orlando beginning January 18, 2016.  “National’s non-stop service to Orlando Sanford International Airport will offer competitively priced flights to Central Florida’s theme parks, beaches and cruises,” said Edward Davidson, President and Chief Operating Officer at National Airlines. “We know ... <a title="National Airlines announces non-stop service from St. John to Orlando Sanford" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/national-airlines-announces-non-stop-service-from-st-john-to-orlando-sanford/" aria-label="Read more about National Airlines announces non-stop service from St. John to Orlando Sanford">Read more</a>

AT Staff Dec 5, 2015 · 2 min read

Finnair recruits 400 pilots and cabin crew members

Finnair prepares for growth in its long-haul traffic starting in 2016 and begins the biggest recruitment drive in the company’s history. In addition to the approximately 70 pilots and 130 cabin attendants recruited this year, the company is seeking to recruit 100 new pilots and 300 new cabin crew members. Some 50 people are also ... <a title="Finnair recruits 400 pilots and cabin crew members" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/finnair-recruits-400-pilots-and-cabin-crew-members/" aria-label="Read more about Finnair recruits 400 pilots and cabin crew members">Read more</a>

AT Staff Dec 4, 2015 · 2 min read

Jet Airways first Indian airline to receive CAT II authorisation for ATR fleet

Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, has received approvals from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation for CAT II authorisation of its ATR 72 – 500 / 600 fleet for low visibility operations (LVO). The CAT II authorisation from the DGCA makes Jet Airways the first Indian airline to receive these approvals for turboprop aircraft ... <a title="Jet Airways first Indian airline to receive CAT II authorisation for ATR fleet" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/jet-airways-first-indian-airline-to-receive-cat-ii-authorisation-for-atr-fleet/" aria-label="Read more about Jet Airways first Indian airline to receive CAT II authorisation for ATR fleet">Read more</a>

AT Staff Dec 4, 2015 · 2 min read