Airlines

Air Seychelles receives new DHC-6 Twin Otter Series 400

Air Seychelles has officially welcomed the newest member of its domestic fleet, a DHC-6 Twin Otter Series 400 aircraft, to Seychelles. The iconic turboprop aircraft, named “Isle of Denis” after a small coral island lying 95 km northeast of Mahé, was recently delivered from Canada and is the sixth Twin Otter aircraft in the fleet. ... <a title="Air Seychelles receives new DHC-6 Twin Otter Series 400" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/africa/air-seychelles-receives-new-dhc-6-twin-otter-series-400/" aria-label="Read more about Air Seychelles receives new DHC-6 Twin Otter Series 400">Read more</a>

AT Staff Oct 14, 2015 · 3 min read

South African Airways adds Abuja flights

South African Airways has introduced a second entry point to Nigeria in its quest to enable trade and unlock mobility, which will considerably add to business travel options in the West African region. Adding a second gateway in Nigeria to SAA’s existing daily service to Lagos materially strengthens SAA’s position in West Africa where it ... <a title="South African Airways adds Abuja flights" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/africa/south-african-airways-adds-abuja-flights/" aria-label="Read more about South African Airways adds Abuja flights">Read more</a>

AT Staff Oct 14, 2015 · 3 min read

ANA increases flights between Haneda and Shanghai

Following an agreement between the governments of Japan and China in May this year, ANA will, from February 1, 2016 onwards, increase the frequency of flights between Haneda Airport and Shanghai. ANA currently operates one return flight per day on this route, but with the introduction of the winter timetable starting October 25, 2015, the ... <a title="ANA increases flights between Haneda and Shanghai" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/ana-increases-flights-between-haneda-and-shanghai/" aria-label="Read more about ANA increases flights between Haneda and Shanghai">Read more</a>

AT Staff Oct 14, 2015 · 2 min read

ATR passenger-cargo “combi” model receives EASA certification

The turboprop aircraft manufacturer ATR has obtained European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification for its passenger-cargo “combi” version of the ATR 72-600. The new cabin configuration of the aircraft allows combining increased cargo volume for over 19 m3in volume and nearly 3,000 kg in weight with up to 44 passenger seats section. By replacing the ... <a title="ATR passenger-cargo “combi” model receives EASA certification" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/atr-passenger-cargo-combi-model-receives-easa-certification/" aria-label="Read more about ATR passenger-cargo “combi” model receives EASA certification">Read more</a>

AT Staff Oct 14, 2015 · 1 min read

Czech Airlines to offer connections to Billund, Bologna, Helsinki, Venice and more flights to Rome and Russia

Czech Airlines will now operate regular scheduled flights to Billund, Bologna and Venice as well as to Nice and Almaty. Flights to Yerevan will be reintroduced while, towards the end of the winter season, Czech Airlines will relaunch its own operation on the Helsinki route. Czech Airlines also plans to increase the number of its weekly ... <a title="Czech Airlines to offer connections to Billund, Bologna, Helsinki, Venice and more flights to Rome and Russia" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/czech-airlines-to-offer-connections-to-billund-bologna-helsinki-venice-and-more-flights-to-rome-and-russia/" aria-label="Read more about Czech Airlines to offer connections to Billund, Bologna, Helsinki, Venice and more flights to Rome and Russia">Read more</a>

AT Staff Oct 14, 2015 · 4 min read

EVA Air to purchase up to 24 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners and two Boeing 777-300ER

Boeing today announced EVA Airways’ intent to purchase up to 24 787-10 Dreamliners and two additional 777-300ER (Extended Range) jetliners, which is valued at more than $8 billion at current list prices. EVA Airways will join the 787-10 launch customer team and will be one of the first airlines in the world to introduce the newest member ... <a title="EVA Air to purchase up to 24 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners and two Boeing 777-300ER" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/eva-airways-intents-to-purchase-up-to-24-boeing-787-10-dreamliners-and-two-boeing-777-300er/" aria-label="Read more about EVA Air to purchase up to 24 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners and two Boeing 777-300ER">Read more</a>

AT Staff Oct 14, 2015 · 2 min read

Air China adds flights to Newark Airport

The flights to be added four times a week will make Air China the only Chinese carrier serving Newark Airport. Up to now, Air China has been operating two daily flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to JFK Airport. In 2015, Air China has been cementing its global route network with its hub in Beijing ... <a title="Air China adds flights to Newark Airport" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/air-china-adds-flights-to-newark-airport/" aria-label="Read more about Air China adds flights to Newark Airport">Read more</a>

AT Staff Oct 13, 2015 · 2 min read

Airbus completes painting of Singapore Airlines’ first A350 XWB

The first A350-900 for Singapore Airlines has been revealed in the airline’s livery following completion of painting in Toulouse. The aircraft is now set to move to the next stages of production, including the installation of engines and cabin furnishing, before starting ground and flight tests. The aircraft is scheduled for delivery to Singapore Airlines ... <a title="Airbus completes painting of Singapore Airlines’ first A350 XWB" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/airbus-completes-painting-of-singapore-airlines-first-a350-xwb/" aria-label="Read more about Airbus completes painting of Singapore Airlines’ first A350 XWB">Read more</a>

AT Staff Oct 13, 2015 · 1 min read

Bombardier C Series aircraft certification program over 90 per cent complete

Bombardier announced today that its all-new CS100 aircraft has successfully completed over 90 per cent of the certification program and is now in the final stage of flight testing that will include a few weeks of function and reliability tests. Bombardier also confirmed that production ramp-up is underway, including the first aircraft for launch operator, ... <a title="Bombardier C Series aircraft certification program over 90 per cent complete" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/bombardier-c-series-aircraft-certification-program-over-90-per-cent-complete/" aria-label="Read more about Bombardier C Series aircraft certification program over 90 per cent complete">Read more</a>

AT Staff Oct 13, 2015 · 2 min read

Delta announces September Quarter profit

Delta Air Lines today reported financial results for the September 2015 quarter, including adjusted net income(1) of $1.4 billion or $1.74 per diluted share, up 45% from the September quarter of 2014. “Despite currency volatility and global economic uncertainty which drove a modest decline in revenues, we expanded operating margins by over five points to ... <a title="Delta announces September Quarter profit" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/delta-announces-september-quarter-profit/" aria-label="Read more about Delta announces September Quarter profit">Read more</a>

AT Staff Oct 13, 2015 · 2 min read