Airlines

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

easyJet launches new initiative to increase recruitment of female pilots

easyJet aims to double the proportion of new entrant pilots who are female over two years‎ in the first phase of a long term strategy to increase the proportion of female pilots at the airline. easyJet has today launched a new initiative to increase the proportion of new entrant easyJet pilots who are female. This is ... <a title="easyJet launches new initiative to increase recruitment of female pilots" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/easyjet-launches-new-initiative-to-increase-recruitment-of-female-pilots/" aria-label="Read more about easyJet launches new initiative to increase recruitment of female pilots">Read more</a>

AT Staff Oct 13, 2015 · 3 min read

Qantas announces new codeshare with Solomon Airlines

Qantas has signed a new codeshare agreement with Solomon Airlines which will deliver significant benefits for the growing numbers of customers travelling between Australia and Honiara, the capital of the Solomon Islands. From 15 November 2015, Qantas customers will be able travel on Solomon Airlines services from Brisbane and Sydney to Honiara, operated by their ... <a title="Qantas announces new codeshare with Solomon Airlines" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/pacific-and-oceania/qantas-announces-new-codeshare-with-solomon-airlines/" aria-label="Read more about Qantas announces new codeshare with Solomon Airlines">Read more</a>

AT Staff Oct 13, 2015 · 2 min read

Airlink to fly direct Cape Town – Maun

From 11 March 2016, Airlink will provide direct flights between Cape Town and Maun (Botswana). The combination of Airlink’s new direct Cape Town – Maun service with Airlink’s other services Johannesburg – Maun, Johannesburg – Kasane, Livingstone – Nelspruit/Kruger and Nelspruit/Kruger – Cape Town and Skukuza – Cape Town, will provide the global leisure tour ... <a title="Airlink to fly direct Cape Town – Maun" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/africa/airlink-to-fly-direct-cape-town-maun/" aria-label="Read more about Airlink to fly direct Cape Town – Maun">Read more</a>

AT Staff Oct 12, 2015 · 2 min read

Airbus launches new Ultra-Long Range version of the A350-900

Singapore Airlines has selected Airbus’ newly launched Ultra-Long Range version of the A350-900 for non-stop flights to the US. Under an amendment to the carrier’s existing order for 63 A350-900s, seven of the aircraft will now be delivered with an Ultra-Long Range capability for flights of up to 19 hours. In addition, the carrier has ... <a title="Airbus launches new Ultra-Long Range version of the A350-900" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/airbus-launches-new-ultra-long-range-version-of-the-a350-900/" aria-label="Read more about Airbus launches new Ultra-Long Range version of the A350-900">Read more</a>

AT Staff Oct 12, 2015 · 3 min read

Bangkok Airways to open new direct route between Phutket and Hat Yai

Bangkok Airways has announced the launch of new direct route between Phuket and Hat Yai. The new service will serve daily flight starting from October 11, 2015 onwards. Mr. Puttipong Prasarttong-Osoth, President of Bangkok Airways PCL said “Bangkok Airways foresees the potential of Phuket and Hat Yai as prominent destinations of leisure and business. Phuket ... <a title="Bangkok Airways to open new direct route between Phutket and Hat Yai" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/bangkok-airways-to-open-new-direct-route-between-phutket-and-hat-yai/" aria-label="Read more about Bangkok Airways to open new direct route between Phutket and Hat Yai">Read more</a>

AT Staff Oct 12, 2015 · 2 min read

Alitalia aims to a profitable 2017

The national airline of Italy today confirmed that its three years business plan was on track to be profitable by 2017. The Chairman of Alitalia, Luca Cordero di Montezemolo, and Vice Chairman of Alitalia and President and Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Airways, James Hogan, today revealed the details of a range of new initiatives ... <a title="Alitalia aims to a profitable 2017" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/alitalia-aims-to-a-profitable-2017/" aria-label="Read more about Alitalia aims to a profitable 2017">Read more</a>

AT Staff Oct 12, 2015 · 2 min read

ANA and Avianca to codeshare

ANA and Avianca announced today the start of code-share services as of October 25, 2015. Passengers will be able to book flights with ANA flight code between Japan via the USA or UK to Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras. ANA and Avianca joined Star Alliance in 1999 and 2012 respectively. Continuously, passengers traveling on ... <a title="ANA and Avianca to codeshare" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/south-america-and-caribbean/ana-and-avianca-to-codeshare/" aria-label="Read more about ANA and Avianca to codeshare">Read more</a>

AT Staff Oct 12, 2015 · 1 min read

Boeing to support United Airlines 787 Dreamliners with Component Services

Boeing has announced a new services contract with United Airlines that is expected to reduce costs and increase efficiency for the airline by providing high-value, mission-critical rotable parts. Boeing will support United Airlines’ entire fleet of 787 Dreamliners through its Component Services program under the 10-year agreement, enabling the airline to greatly reduce its inventory ... <a title="Boeing to support United Airlines 787 Dreamliners with Component Services" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/boeing-to-support-united-airlines-787-dreamliners-with-component-services/" aria-label="Read more about Boeing to support United Airlines 787 Dreamliners with Component Services">Read more</a>

AT Staff Oct 12, 2015 · 2 min read