Airlines

NASA developed technology aims to save commercial airlines fuel, time

Two passenger airlines soon will test NASA-developed software designed to help air carriers save time and reduce fuel consumption and carbon emissions. During the next three years, Virgin America and Alaska Airlines will use the Traffic Aware Planner (TAP) application, to make “traffic aware strategic aircrew requests” (TASAR). “TAP connects directly to the aircraft avionics ... <a title="NASA developed technology aims to save commercial airlines fuel, time" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/nasa-developed-technology-aims-to-save-commercial-airlines-fuel-time/" aria-label="Read more about NASA developed technology aims to save commercial airlines fuel, time">Read more</a>

AT Staff Sep 23, 2015 · 4 min read

Ryanair to distribute 398 million Eur Aer Lingus proceeds to shareholders

Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments Ryanair held its AGM in Dublin this morning (24 Sep 2015), during which the airline briefed shareholders on the continuing success of its “Always Getting Better” (AGB) customer experience programme, which has enabled Ryanair to raise its full year traffic forecast (previously 103m) to 104m customers, and its profit ... <a title="Ryanair to distribute 398 million Eur Aer Lingus proceeds to shareholders" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/ryanair-to-distribute-398-million-eur-aer-lingus-proceeds-to-shareholders/" aria-label="Read more about Ryanair to distribute 398 million Eur Aer Lingus proceeds to shareholders">Read more</a>

AT Staff Sep 23, 2015 · 2 min read

Namibia flyafrica announces flights between Windhoek and Cape Town

African low fare airline flyafrica.com today announced flights between Windhoek and Cape Town. Flights commence on November 2nd, and will initially operate on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Cape Town is the second destination for Namibia flyafrica following the successful launch of the airline’s Windhoek to Johannesburg flights that commenced in early September. “Today’s news is very exciting, ... <a title="Namibia flyafrica announces flights between Windhoek and Cape Town" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/africa/namibia-flyafrica-announces-flights-between-windhoek-and-cape-town/" aria-label="Read more about Namibia flyafrica announces flights between Windhoek and Cape Town">Read more</a>

AT Staff Sep 22, 2015 · 1 min read

New Bristow Africa Jet Charter service connects Lagos, Port Harcourt

In partnership with Eastern Airways, Bristow Africa is in the final stages of launching a new jet charter service between Lagos and the Port Harcourt Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Base using Bristow-branded Embraer 135 aircraft. Plans are to operate as many as six daily chartered flights as a shuttle between the two cities, conveniently scheduled ... <a title="New Bristow Africa Jet Charter service connects Lagos, Port Harcourt" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/africa/new-bristow-africa-jet-charter-service-connects-lagos-port-harcourt/" aria-label="Read more about New Bristow Africa Jet Charter service connects Lagos, Port Harcourt">Read more</a>

AT Staff Sep 22, 2015 · 2 min read

Alaska Airlines and Icelandair announce Codeshare Agreement

Alaska Airlines and Icelandair have entered into a codeshare agreement and frequent flier partnership, which will give customers easier connections and more ways to earn benefits when flying between the U.S. and Europe. With the new codeshare agreement, to take effect Nov. 1 pending government approval, customers flying on Alaska Airlines and Icelandair will enjoy seamless reservations ... <a title="Alaska Airlines and Icelandair announce Codeshare Agreement" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/alaska-airlines-and-icelandair-announce-codeshare-agreement/" aria-label="Read more about Alaska Airlines and Icelandair announce Codeshare Agreement">Read more</a>

AT Staff Sep 22, 2015 · 2 min read

Jazz flight attendants ratify labour agreement

Jazz Aviation, a subsidiary of Chorus Aviation, announced today that its flight attendants, represented by the Canadian Flight Attendant Union (‘CFAU’), have ratified their tentative agreement reached on August 27, 2015. The CFAU represents approximately 820 flight attendants employed at Jazz. “I’m incredibly pleased with this milestone,” said Colin Copp, Chief Administrative Officer at Jazz. ... <a title="Jazz flight attendants ratify labour agreement" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/jazz-flight-attendants-ratify-labour-agreement/" aria-label="Read more about Jazz flight attendants ratify labour agreement">Read more</a>

AT Staff Sep 22, 2015 · 1 min read

Nordwind Airlines receives approval for EU operations

In September 2015 Nordwind Airlines was certified by European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and received official approval for European operations. This approval is given to operators in countries outside the European Union (Third Country Operators-TCO) and confirms compliance with the international flight safety standards. European Aviation Safety Agency gives the highest evaluation to the airline ... <a title="Nordwind Airlines receives approval for EU operations" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/nordwind-airlines-receives-approval-for-eu-operations/" aria-label="Read more about Nordwind Airlines receives approval for EU operations">Read more</a>

AT Staff Sep 22, 2015 · 1 min read

S7 Airlines launches Salekhard – Tyumen flight

Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments S7 Airlines will commence direct regular flights on the route Salekhard – Tyumen on September 24, 2015. The airline will operate these flights twice a week. Flights will depart from Salekhard on Thursdays and Sundays at 16:25, arriving to Tyumen at 18:30. Flights will depart from Tyumen on Mondays and ... <a title="S7 Airlines launches Salekhard – Tyumen flight" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/s7-airlines-launches-salekhard-tyumen-flight/" aria-label="Read more about S7 Airlines launches Salekhard – Tyumen flight">Read more</a>

AT Staff Sep 22, 2015 · 2 min read

Two Independent directors of SpiceJet resign

Indian airline SpiceJet announced the resignation of two of its independent directors, Nicholas Martin Paul and R Ravivenkatesh from its Board. “Mr. Nicholas Martin Paul (Independent Director) and Mr. R. Ravivenkatesh (Independent Director) has resigned from the Company with effect from September 21, 2015”, the company said in a regulatory filing today. SpiceJet currently operates ... <a title="Two Independent directors of SpiceJet resign" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/two-independent-directors-of-spicejet-resign/" aria-label="Read more about Two Independent directors of SpiceJet resign">Read more</a>

AT Staff Sep 22, 2015 · 1 min read

Vistara receives its seventh A320

Having successfully operated in India with its existing fleet of six aircraft, Vistara took delivery of its seventh Airbus A-320. The steady and measured fleet expansion plan underlines Vistara’s commitment to domestic market as in a short span the airline has grown its fleet to seven taking the count to nine by December 2015. The new ... <a title="Vistara receives its seventh A320" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/vistara-receives-its-seventh-a320/" aria-label="Read more about Vistara receives its seventh A320">Read more</a>

AT Staff Sep 22, 2015 · 2 min read