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Air China to commence Chengdu-Paris nonstop service

Air China will start Chengdu-Paris nonstop service from December 12, 2015, which will make Paris the fifth European destination Air China serves from Chengdu after Amsterdam, Frankfurt, London and Moscow, and enable passengers from Chengdu to arrive in Paris within just around 11 hours. Outbound tourist traffic from Sichuan has been increasing tremendously since 2014, and ... <a title="Air China to commence Chengdu-Paris nonstop service" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/air-china-to-commence-chengdu-paris-nonstop-service/" aria-label="Read more about Air China to commence Chengdu-Paris nonstop service">Read more</a>

AT Staff Nov 11, 2015 · 2 min read

Ethiopian Airlines first A350 XWB takes shape

The first Airbus A350-900 for Ethiopian Airlines is taking shape on the Final Assembly Line in Toulouse, France. Ethiopian Airlines will be the first African A350 XWB operator when it takes delivery of the aircraft next year. Ethiopian Airlines will operate 14 A350 XWB of which 12 are directly purchased from Airbus and two are ... <a title="Ethiopian Airlines first A350 XWB takes shape" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/africa/ethiopian-airlines-first-a350-xwb-takes-shape/" aria-label="Read more about Ethiopian Airlines first A350 XWB takes shape">Read more</a>

AT Staff Nov 10, 2015 · 1 min read

Etihad deepens strategic partnership with Air France-KLM

Etihad Airways has expanded its strategic cooperation with Air France-KLM through a several hundred million US dollar component maintenance agreement for its Boeing 777 fleet. The 10-year deal, effective February 2016, provides Etihad Airways and its equity partners with access to an extensive global pool of components offered by Air France-KLM’s maintenance arm, Air France ... <a title="Etihad deepens strategic partnership with Air France-KLM" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/middle-east/etihad-deepens-strategic-partnership-with-air-france-klm/" aria-label="Read more about Etihad deepens strategic partnership with Air France-KLM">Read more</a>

AT Staff Nov 10, 2015 · 2 min read

Oman Air signs with Airbus for A330 cabin upgrades

This interior modernization will harmonize the airline’s business class cabins across its long range fleet and ensure the latest standards in its in-service A330s. The retrofit embodiment is planned to be completed in 2016. As part of the upgrade, the aircraft’s existing in-flight entertainment (IFE) platform will be integrated with new seats. Airbus’ Customer Services ... <a title="Oman Air signs with Airbus for A330 cabin upgrades" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/middle-east/oman-air-signs-with-airbus-for-a330-cabin-upgrades/" aria-label="Read more about Oman Air signs with Airbus for A330 cabin upgrades">Read more</a>

AT Staff Nov 10, 2015 · 1 min read

SAS is opening two new routes from Miami

Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments The routes to Norway’s capital Oslo and to Denmark’s capital Copenhagen will be served four and three times a week respectively and thus offering 190,000 seats yearly to and from Miami and Scandinavia. SAS is the first airline to serve Miami International Airport with direct routes to Oslo and ... <a title="SAS is opening two new routes from Miami" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/sas-is-opening-two-new-routes-from-miami/" aria-label="Read more about SAS is opening two new routes from Miami">Read more</a>

AT Staff Nov 10, 2015 · 2 min read

SpiceJet announces direct flight from Chennai to Bangkok

Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments SpiceJet announced new direct international flights to Bangkok from Chennai, flying 6 days a week. Flight services on this route will commence from December 10, 2015, and this will be SpiceJet’s second direct international flight from Chennai. Announcing the new international flight, Shilpa Bhatia, Senior VP and Head of ... <a title="SpiceJet announces direct flight from Chennai to Bangkok" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/spicejet-announces-direct-flight-from-chennai-to-bangkok/" aria-label="Read more about SpiceJet announces direct flight from Chennai to Bangkok">Read more</a>

AT Staff Nov 10, 2015 · 1 min read

Vietjet to expand its fleet with order for 30 additional A321s

Vietnamese carrier Vietjet has placed a firm order with Airbus for the purchase of 30 more A321s (9 A321ceo and 21 A321neo). The order was signed at the Dubai Airshow by Vietjet President and CEO, Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao, and John Leahy, Airbus Chief Operating Officer, Customers.  “Today’s order for additional A321s responds to our ... <a title="Vietjet to expand its fleet with order for 30 additional A321s" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/vietjet-to-expand-its-fleet-with-order-for-30-additional-a321s/" aria-label="Read more about Vietjet to expand its fleet with order for 30 additional A321s">Read more</a>

AT Staff Nov 10, 2015 · 1 min read

IAG converts four A330s and 15 A320neo aircraft into firm orders

The Board of the International Airlines Group (IAG) has firmed up orders for 19 additional widebody and single aisle aircraft (2 A330-200s, 2 A330-300s and 15 A320neos). This latest agreement with IAG and its airlines takes their cumulative Airbus orders to a total of nearly 470 aircraft. The two A330-200s will be assigned to Iberia ... <a title="IAG converts four A330s and 15 A320neo aircraft into firm orders" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/iag-converts-four-a330s-and-15-a320neo-aircraft-into-firm-orders/" aria-label="Read more about IAG converts four A330s and 15 A320neo aircraft into firm orders">Read more</a>

AT Staff Nov 9, 2015 · 2 min read

Jet Airways orders 75 737 MAX 8 airplanes

Boeing and Jet Airways announced an order for 75 737 MAX 8 airplanes at the 2015 Dubai Airshow. The announcement marks the largest order in Jet Airways’ history and supports the airline’s replacement strategy to have the most modern and environmentally progressive airplane fleet. The order, previously attributed to an unidentified customer, includes conversions of ... <a title="Jet Airways orders 75 737 MAX 8 airplanes" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/jet-airways-orders-75-737-max-8-airplanes/" aria-label="Read more about Jet Airways orders 75 737 MAX 8 airplanes">Read more</a>

AT Staff Nov 9, 2015 · 2 min read

PNG Air enters new era with first ATR 72-600 aircraft

Papua New Guinea’s carrier, PNG Air, formerly Airlines PNG, marks the new era with the entry into service of their first ATR 72-600 aircraft, revealing the airline’s new look, with livery and interiors designed to reflect the nation’s heritage. The aircraft is the first of seven ATR-600 series aircraft ordered in 2014, with six directly ... <a title="PNG Air enters new era with first ATR 72-600 aircraft" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/pacific-and-oceania/png-air-enters-new-era-with-first-atr-72-600-aircraft/" aria-label="Read more about PNG Air enters new era with first ATR 72-600 aircraft">Read more</a>

AT Staff Nov 9, 2015 · 2 min read