Airlines

Jetstar launches new service to Rarotonga

Jetstar will commence year-round services between Auckland and Rarotonga from 22 March 2016. Jetstar Head of New Zealand Grant Kerr said the airline’s first service connecting New Zealand and the Cook Islands from Australia would provide more choice and competition on the route. “We’re very excited to announce our first direct service from New Zealand to the ... <a title="Jetstar launches new service to Rarotonga" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/pacific-and-oceania/jetstar-launches-new-service-to-rarotonga/" aria-label="Read more about Jetstar launches new service to Rarotonga">Read more</a>

AT Staff Oct 6, 2015 · 2 min read

Porter Airlines lands in North Bay

Porter Airlines arrived today in the ‘Gateway to the North,’ with its inaugural flight to North Bay, Ont. Passengers enjoyed non-stop service from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (BBTCA) to North Bay Jack Garland Airport. A second route featuring service between North Bay and Timmins, Ont., also begins today. Both routes feature one daily round-trip ... <a title="Porter Airlines lands in North Bay" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/porter-airlines-lands-in-north-bay/" aria-label="Read more about Porter Airlines lands in North Bay">Read more</a>

AT Staff Oct 6, 2015 · 2 min read

fastjet granted Air Operator Certificate in Zimbabwe

fastjet announced that it was yesterday granted an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) by the Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe (CAAZ). The AOC designates fastjet Zimbabwe Limited as a Zimbabwean airline licenced to operate both domestic and international routes within and from Zimbabwe. fastjet Zimbabwe is now the second airline in the fastjet network. fastjet Zimbabwe ... <a title="fastjet granted Air Operator Certificate in Zimbabwe" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/africa/fastjet-granted-air-operator-certificate-in-zimbabwe/" aria-label="Read more about fastjet granted Air Operator Certificate in Zimbabwe">Read more</a>

AT Staff Oct 6, 2015 · 2 min read

JetBlue launches service to Mexico City

JetBlue launched two new routes with daily service to its newest destination, Mexico City International Airport (MEX) from Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). As Mexico’s capital and one of the largest markets in the Americas, Mexico City marks JetBlue’s 91st destination in its global network and 35th destination in the Latin America and Caribbean region. “We are thrilled to launch nonstop service to Mexico ... <a title="JetBlue launches service to Mexico City" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/jetblue-launches-service-to-mexico-city/" aria-label="Read more about JetBlue launches service to Mexico City">Read more</a>

AT Staff Oct 2, 2015 · 2 min read

New senior management appointments at Ryanair

Ryanair announced a number of new senior appointments to its Management team, as follows:   John Tuite – Head of Finance. John joins Ryanair having previously been Head of Finance at Bank of Ireland Corporate. He has spent the past 21 years working for the Bank of Ireland Group, holding a range of senior roles. Eamonn Hackett – ... <a title="New senior management appointments at Ryanair" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/new-senior-management-appointments-at-ryanair/" aria-label="Read more about New senior management appointments at Ryanair">Read more</a>

AT Staff Oct 2, 2015 · 2 min read

Emirates increases service to Boston with launch of second daily flight

Emirates launched its second daily service from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) on Thursday 1st October 2015.   The new service, flight EK239, departs Dubai at 3:20 a.m. and arrives in Boston at 8:55 a.m.The return flight, EK240, will depart at 11:55 a.m. and arrives in Dubai at 8:15 a.m. ... <a title="Emirates increases service to Boston with launch of second daily flight" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/middle-east/emirates-increases-service-to-boston-with-launch-of-second-daily-flight/" aria-label="Read more about Emirates increases service to Boston with launch of second daily flight">Read more</a>

AT Staff Sep 30, 2015 · 2 min read

JetBlue launches new service between Syracuse and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood

JetBlue Airways announced it will begin seasonal non-stop service between Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) this winter. The new route between Upstate New York and South Florida deepens JetBlue’s commitment to the Empire State as New York’s Hometown Airline and grows the airline’s presence in its Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood focus city. JetBlue will operate once daily round-trip service ... <a title="JetBlue launches new service between Syracuse and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/jetblue-launches-new-service-between-syracuse-and-fort-lauderdale-hollywood/" aria-label="Read more about JetBlue launches new service between Syracuse and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood">Read more</a>

AT Staff Sep 30, 2015 · 2 min read

Ryukyu Air Commuter unveiled as launch customer for Q400 Cargo-Combi Variant

Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments Bombardier Commercial Aircraft announced that Okinawa-based Ryukyu Air Commuter Co., Ltd (RAC) is the unidentified airline that had signed a firm purchase agreement for five Q400 turboprop airliners previously announced in July 2014. RAC, which is a part of the Japan Airlines Group, is also the launch customer of ... <a title="Ryukyu Air Commuter unveiled as launch customer for Q400 Cargo-Combi Variant" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/ryukyu-air-commuter-unveiled-as-launch-customer-for-q400-cargo-combi-variant/" aria-label="Read more about Ryukyu Air Commuter unveiled as launch customer for Q400 Cargo-Combi Variant">Read more</a>

AT Staff Sep 30, 2015 · 3 min read

SAS enters into agreements with Cityjet for wet lease and sale of Blue1

Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments SAS begins collaboration with Cityjet on regional jet services. As part of this collaboration, Cityjet is also acquiring 100% of the shares in SAS subsidiary Blue1.  SAS’s strategy is to offer frequent travellers a broad network with frequent flights to, from and within Scandinavia. To adapt the size of ... <a title="SAS enters into agreements with Cityjet for wet lease and sale of Blue1" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/sas-enters-into-agreements-with-cityjet-for-wet-lease-and-sale-of-blue1/" aria-label="Read more about SAS enters into agreements with Cityjet for wet lease and sale of Blue1">Read more</a>

AT Staff Sep 30, 2015 · 2 min read

Wizz Air announces new Bucharest to Birmingham route

The route will commence on 22 May and will be operated with two weekly flights on Wednesdays and Sundays.   With this new service, WIZZ is now offering 39 routes to 14 countries from Bucharest. Tamara Mshvenieradze, Corporate Communications Manager at Wizz Air said: “We are thrilled today to be adding a fourth UK route ... <a title="Wizz Air announces new Bucharest to Birmingham route" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/wizz-air-announces-new-bucharest-to-birmingham-route/" aria-label="Read more about Wizz Air announces new Bucharest to Birmingham route">Read more</a>

AT Staff Sep 30, 2015 · 1 min read