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MEGA Maldives operates first flight to Kuala Lumpur

The first MEGA Maldives Airlines flight to Kuala Lumpur left Male’ today at 0800 hrs with 116 passengers. Since announcing the launch of the popular Male’-Kuala Lumpur route in November, MEGA Maldives has seen an increased demand from Maldivians travelling directly to Kuala Lumpur. The high demand also comes from the fact that schools are ... <a title="MEGA Maldives operates first flight to Kuala Lumpur" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/mega-maldives-commences-first-flight-to-kuala-lumpur/" aria-label="Read more about MEGA Maldives operates first flight to Kuala Lumpur">Read more</a>

AT Staff Dec 2, 2015 · 1 min read

Norwegian has completed its first Euro-bond transaction

Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA has successfully completed a new unsecured bond issue of EUR 125 million with a four year tenor. Earlier this year Norwegian has issued a similar size three year bond in NOK. The bond was issued with a coupon rate at 7.25 %, semi annual interest payments.  The net proceeds from the ... <a title="Norwegian has completed its first Euro-bond transaction" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/norwegian-has-completed-its-first-euro-bond-transaction/" aria-label="Read more about Norwegian has completed its first Euro-bond transaction">Read more</a>

AT Staff Dec 2, 2015 · 1 min read

UAE inks Air Services Agreement with Guyana

The Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), represented by General Civil Aviation Authority and the Government of Guyana initiated an Air Services Agreement in parallel with World Aviation Forum (WAF) 2015 at the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Headquarters in Montreal, Canada. The agreement was signed by H.E. Mr. Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Director ... <a title="UAE inks Air Services Agreement with Guyana" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/middle-east/uae-inks-air-services-agreement-with-guyana/" aria-label="Read more about UAE inks Air Services Agreement with Guyana">Read more</a>

AT Staff Dec 2, 2015 · 1 min read

Vietjet and Lufthansa Technik AG sign technical service agreement

Vietjet and Lufthansa Technik AG inked a technical service agreement for Vietjet’s current A320-family aircraft engines. Mr. Nguyen Thanh Hung, Vice Chairman of Vietjet and Mr. Bernhard Krüger – Sprengel, Senior Vice President Engines of Lufthansa Technik AG, signed this landmark agreement in the presence of H.E. Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Germany’s Foreign Minister, and H.E. Truong Tan Sang, President ... <a title="Vietjet and Lufthansa Technik AG sign technical service agreement" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/vietjet-and-lufthansa-technik-ag-sign-technical-service-agreement/" aria-label="Read more about Vietjet and Lufthansa Technik AG sign technical service agreement">Read more</a>

AT Staff Dec 2, 2015 · 2 min read

Air China to start Beijing – Havana – Montreal service

Air China will start Beijing – Montreal – Havana service on December 27, 2015, a southward extension to Havana of the carrier’s Beijing – Montreal service already started on September 29. With the extension, passengers make a short stopover in Montreal and then continue their journey to the “Jewel of the Caribbean” for its romantic ... <a title="Air China to start Beijing – Havana – Montreal service" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/air-china-to-start-beijing-havana-montreal-service/" aria-label="Read more about Air China to start Beijing – Havana – Montreal service">Read more</a>

AT Staff Dec 2, 2015 · 2 min read

Alaska Airlines names new Vice President of Labor Relations

Alaska Airlines has named 20-year airline maintenance and operations veteran Greg Mays vice president of labor relations. In his new role Mays will be responsible for all labor matters at Alaska Airlines and lead the collective bargaining process for the airline. He will officially transition to the position on Jan. 15, 2016. “This is an ... <a title="Alaska Airlines names new Vice President of Labor Relations" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/alaska-airlines-names-new-vice-president-of-labor-relations/" aria-label="Read more about Alaska Airlines names new Vice President of Labor Relations">Read more</a>

AT Staff Dec 2, 2015 · 1 min read

bmi regional strengthens partnership with Brussels Airlines

Full codeshare agreement on Brussels-East Midlands route. bmi regional has strengthened its existing partnership with Brussels Airlines by operating additional flights for the Belgium carrier within Europe. A bmi regional-operated service from Brussels to Strasbourg will begin on December 7, timed to connect with the East Midlands-Brussels service, offering a smooth journey for business travellers. In addition ... <a title="bmi regional strengthens partnership with Brussels Airlines" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/bmi-regional-strengthens-partnership-with-brussels-airlines/" aria-label="Read more about bmi regional strengthens partnership with Brussels Airlines">Read more</a>

AT Staff Dec 2, 2015 · 2 min read

Cargolux and its social partners reach new deal on work agreement

December 2, 2015 Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Cargolux management and its social partners OGBL and LCGB have achieved a major breakthrough in yesterday’s round of negotiations on a new collective work agreement (CWA) for the airline’s staff. It clears the road to growth and financial sustainability, sealing ... <a title="Cargolux and its social partners reach new deal on work agreement" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/cargolux-and-its-social-partners-reach-new-deal-on-work-agreement/" aria-label="Read more about Cargolux and its social partners reach new deal on work agreement">Read more</a>

AT Staff Dec 2, 2015 · 2 min read

CommutAir pilots ratify new long term Labor Agreement

December 2, 2015 Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); CommutAir today confirmed that its pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association International (ALPA), ratified a new four year contract that the company called a “significant accomplishment in light of a very challenging employment environment”. The new four year deal ... <a title="CommutAir pilots ratify new long term Labor Agreement" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/commutair-pilots-ratify-new-long-term-labor-agreement/" aria-label="Read more about CommutAir pilots ratify new long term Labor Agreement">Read more</a>

AT Staff Dec 2, 2015 · 2 min read

Darwin to stop operating for SkyWork Airlines

December 2, 2015 Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Since mid-July, a 50-seat Saab 2000 rented from Etihad Regional has been covering the Bern-Basel-London City route for SkyWork Airlines. The plane has also been used on other busy routes when necessary. Darwin Airlines, the owner of the aircraft used by ... <a title="Darwin to stop operating for SkyWork Airlines" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/darwin-to-stop-operating-for-skywork-airlines/" aria-label="Read more about Darwin to stop operating for SkyWork Airlines">Read more</a>

AT Staff Dec 2, 2015 · 3 min read