Airlines

Iberia returns to Puerto Rico

Starting on 15 May Iberia will fly to San Juan three times a week, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Sundays. Initially, Iberia will operate this new route during the summer season. Iberia will fly to San Juan with its new Airbus A330-200s equipped with newly-designed business (19 seats) and economy (269) cabins. Alejandro García Padilla, Puerto ... <a title="Iberia returns to Puerto Rico" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/iberia-returns-to-puerto-rico/" aria-label="Read more about Iberia returns to Puerto Rico">Read more</a>

AT Staff Nov 16, 2015 · 2 min read

Etihad to add third daily service to Jeddah

Etihad Airways is increasing capacity to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with a third daily flight between Abu Dhabi and Jeddah, with effect from 10 December 2015. The Abu Dhabi-based carrier’s flights to the commercial capital of Saudi Arabia, launched in May 2006, are among the most popular of its regional services, enjoying high demand ... <a title="Etihad to add third daily service to Jeddah" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/middle-east/etihad-to-add-third-daily-service-to-jeddah/" aria-label="Read more about Etihad to add third daily service to Jeddah">Read more</a>

AT Staff Nov 15, 2015 · 2 min read

SpiceJet flags-off direct flight to Dubai from Amritsar

Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments SpiceJet today launched its direct flight services to Dubai from the historic city of Amritsar with traditional flag-off and lamp-lighting ceremonies at Sri Guru Ram Das Jee International Airport. The flag-off ceremony, presided over by Mr. G P Gupta, Chief Administrative Officer & Accountable Manager, SpiceJet and Mr. V. ... <a title="SpiceJet flags-off direct flight to Dubai from Amritsar" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/spicejet-flags-off-direct-flight-to-dubai-from-amritsar/" aria-label="Read more about SpiceJet flags-off direct flight to Dubai from Amritsar">Read more</a>

AT Staff Nov 15, 2015 · 3 min read

KLM receives its first Boeing 787

Boeing and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines are celebrating the delivery of the airline’s first 787-9 Dreamliner. Over the coming years the 787 will play a key role in the Dutch flag carrier’s fleet renewal and expansion. KLM acquired this airplane through leasing company AerCap. “We are very proud to welcome our first Boeing 787 Dreamliner ... <a title="KLM receives its first Boeing 787" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/klm-receives-its-first-boeing-787/" aria-label="Read more about KLM receives its first Boeing 787">Read more</a>

AT Staff Nov 14, 2015 · 2 min read

TAP Portugal orders 14 A330-900neo and 39 A320neo Family aircraft

TAP Portugal has signed a firm order with Airbus for 53 Widebody and single aisle aircraft including 14 A330-900neo, and 39 A320neo Family aircraft (15 A320neos and 24 A321neos). The aircraft will join TAP Portugal’s fleet as part of its fleet renewal announced by the airline’s new majority owner Atlantic Gateway. As part of the ... <a title="TAP Portugal orders 14 A330-900neo and 39 A320neo Family aircraft" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/tap-portugal-orders-14-a330-900neo-and-39-a320neo-family-aircraft/" aria-label="Read more about TAP Portugal orders 14 A330-900neo and 39 A320neo Family aircraft">Read more</a>

AT Staff Nov 14, 2015 · 2 min read

More than 300 participants attended the 47th General Assembly of African Airlines Association

Fatima Beyina-Moussa, CEO of ECAir, Equatorial Congo Airlines, the national airline of the Republic of Congo, chaired the proceedings of the 47th General Assembly of the African Airlines Association (AFRAA). The event, under the high patronage of Denis Sassou N’Guesso, President of the Republic of Congo, was held from 8-10 November 2015 at the Complexe ... <a title="More than 300 participants attended the 47th General Assembly of African Airlines Association" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/africa/more-than-300-participants-attended-the-47th-general-assembly-of-african-airlines-association/" aria-label="Read more about More than 300 participants attended the 47th General Assembly of African Airlines Association">Read more</a>

AT Staff Nov 13, 2015 · 2 min read

Royal Jordanian announces new service to Ankara

Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments Royal Jordanian will start a new direct regular route between Amman and the Turkish capital, Ankara, effective December 8, 2015, with three weekly flights. 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. ... <a title="Royal Jordanian announces new service to Ankara" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/middle-east/royal-jordanian-announces-new-service-to-ankara/" aria-label="Read more about Royal Jordanian announces new service to Ankara">Read more</a>

AT Staff Nov 13, 2015 · 2 min read

Air France and Air Austral to codeshare

Air France and Air Austral have signed a codeshare agreement to facilitate travel for customers between Europe and the Indian Ocean and vice versa, beyond Paris-Charles de Gaulle and St. Denis de la Reunion. This partnership is in addition to the previous Interline agreement signed in April 2014 between Air France and Air Austral and ... <a title="Air France and Air Austral to codeshare" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/africa/air-france-air-austral-codeshare/" aria-label="Read more about Air France and Air Austral to codeshare">Read more</a>

AT Staff Nov 12, 2015 · 2 min read

American Airlines announces new service between Los Angeles and Auckland

American Airlines will add new nonstop service between its trans-Pacific gateway hub at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Auckland Airport (AKL) in June 2016, pending regulatory approvals. The route to Auckland provides American’s customers direct access to a new destination and further strengthens the airline’s joint business with Qantas Airways. American has added six ... <a title="American Airlines announces new service between Los Angeles and Auckland" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/american-airlines-announces-new-service-between-los-angeles-and-auckland/" aria-label="Read more about American Airlines announces new service between Los Angeles and Auckland">Read more</a>

Sarosh Waiz Nov 12, 2015 · 3 min read

EVA Air celebrates 777-300ER delivery with brand new livery

Boeing and EVA Air celebrated the unveiling of the airline’s new livery during a delivery ceremony for the carrier’s 22nd 777-300ER (Extended Range). “Today, we unveiled a new livery design to herald our continuing commitment to service innovation,” said EVA Chairman K.W. Chang. “EVA was a launch customer for the 777-300ER in 2005 and the ... <a title="EVA Air celebrates 777-300ER delivery with brand new livery" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/eva-air-celebrates-777-300er-delivery-with-brand-new-livery/" aria-label="Read more about EVA Air celebrates 777-300ER delivery with brand new livery">Read more</a>

AT Staff Nov 12, 2015 · 2 min read