Airlines

Cathay Pacific launches Madrid service

Cathay Pacific Airways today announced that it will launch a new four-times-weekly service to Madrid, the capital city of Spain, on 2 June 2016 (subject to government approval). As the only direct link between Hong Kong and Madrid, the new service will provide greater convenience for business and leisure customers travelling between the two cities ... <a title="Cathay Pacific launches Madrid service" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/cathay-pacific-launches-madrid-service/" aria-label="Read more about Cathay Pacific launches Madrid service">Read more</a>

AT Staff Sep 10, 2015 · 1 min read

Cebu Pacific Air introduces three new routes from Manila, Cebu and Davao

Cebu Pacific Air is set to launch direct flights from Manila to Fukuoka, from Cebu to Taipei and from Davao to Singapore in one day, opening up new markets for tourism and business.  “We look forward to seeing the ‘Cebu Pacific effect’ in the new routes we will operate. We’ve seen time and again how connectivity ... <a title="Cebu Pacific Air introduces three new routes from Manila, Cebu and Davao" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/cebu-pacific-air-introduces-three-new-routes-from-manila-cebu-and-davao/" aria-label="Read more about Cebu Pacific Air introduces three new routes from Manila, Cebu and Davao">Read more</a>

AT Staff Sep 10, 2015 · 2 min read

Dmitry Saprykin is appointed as General Director of Transaero

On September 7, 2015, Transaero held the meeting of the Board of Directors. The agenda of the meeting included organizational issues. The Board of Directors made a decision to relieve Dmitry Erzakovich of duties of Chairman of the Executive Board — General Director of the airline. Dmitry Saprykin was elected as a member of the Executive Board of the company. The Board of Directors appointed Dmitry Saprykin as Chairman of the Executive Board — General Director ... <a title="Dmitry Saprykin is appointed as General Director of Transaero" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/dmitry-saprykin-is-appointed-as-general-director-of-transaero/" aria-label="Read more about Dmitry Saprykin is appointed as General Director of Transaero">Read more</a>

AT Staff Sep 10, 2015 · 1 min read

Take off to Hong Kong for Scandinavian Airlines

Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments Scandinavian Airlines first departure to Hong Kong takes off today, making it the only airline to fly direct between Scandinavia and Hong Kong. At the same time, SAS is reopening its lounge at Arlanda following extensive refurbishment, which will provide SAS customers with an even better experience when they ... <a title="Take off to Hong Kong for Scandinavian Airlines" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/take-off-to-hong-kong-for-scandinavian-airlines/" aria-label="Read more about Take off to Hong Kong for Scandinavian Airlines">Read more</a>

AT Staff Sep 10, 2015 · 2 min read

Wizz Air announces three new routes from Bucharest and Cluj-Napoca

The airline announced three new routes from Cluj-Napoca and Bucharest commencing in March and May 2016, respectively. The new route from Cluj-Napoca to Munich Memmingen will start on 28 March 2016 and will be operated with two weekly flights, on Mondays and Fridays. The new Bucharest service to Hamburg Lubeck will commence on 20 May ... <a title="Wizz Air announces three new routes from Bucharest and Cluj-Napoca" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/wizz-air-announces-three-new-routes-from-bucharest-and-cluj-napoca/" aria-label="Read more about Wizz Air announces three new routes from Bucharest and Cluj-Napoca">Read more</a>

AT Staff Sep 10, 2015 · 2 min read

First Boeing 747-400 takes historic final flight

Today Delta retired the first Boeing 747-400 aircraft ever built for a commercial airline, after its final flight from Honolulu to Atlanta. Delta Ship 6301 made its first flight with Northwest Airlines in December 1989, and has logged more than 61 million miles, enough to make 250 trips from the Earth to the moon. Northwest later merged ... <a title="First Boeing 747-400 takes historic final flight" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/first-boeing-747-400-takes-historic-final-flight/" aria-label="Read more about First Boeing 747-400 takes historic final flight">Read more</a>

AT Staff Sep 9, 2015 · 2 min read

Gulf Air in talks with Airbus Group on future fleet requirement

A meeting held between the Kingdom of Bahrain’s Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications H.E. Kamal bin Ahmed Mohamed, national carrier Gulf Air’s A/Chief Executive Officer Mr. Maher Salman Al Musallam, Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer, Airbus Group Mr. Marwan Lahoud and Managing Director Airbus Middle East Mr. Fouad Attar saw discussions on the airline’s future ... <a title="Gulf Air in talks with Airbus Group on future fleet requirement" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/middle-east/gulf-air-in-talks-with-airbus-group-on-future-fleet-requirement/" aria-label="Read more about Gulf Air in talks with Airbus Group on future fleet requirement">Read more</a>

AT Staff Sep 9, 2015 · 2 min read

United Airlines names Oscar Munoz Chief Executive Officer

Munoz will also continue to serve on United’s board of directors. The board appointed Henry L. Meyer III, United’s lead independent director, to serve as non-executive chairman of the board of directors. The company also announced that Jeff Smisek has stepped down from his roles as chairman, president and chief executive officer, and as a ... <a title="United Airlines names Oscar Munoz Chief Executive Officer" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/united-airlines-names-oscar-munoz-chief-executive-officer/" aria-label="Read more about United Airlines names Oscar Munoz Chief Executive Officer">Read more</a>

AT Staff Sep 9, 2015 · 3 min read

UPS pilots call strike vote

Today the leadership of the Independent Pilots Association called on its members to authorize a pilot strike against United Parcel Service. If approved, the five-pilot Executive Board of the Independent Pilots Association would have the authority to request a release from federally mediated negotiations with UPS. “A strike is the least desirable outcome of labor ... <a title="UPS pilots call strike vote" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/ups-pilots-call-strike-vote/" aria-label="Read more about UPS pilots call strike vote">Read more</a>

AT Staff Sep 9, 2015 · 1 min read

RwandAir firms-up order for two Airbus A330 Family aircraft

RwandAir, the national flag carrier of the Republic of Rwanda, has signed a firm contract with Airbus for an A330-200 and a larger A330-300, at a signature ceremony in Kigali, Rwanda. With this order RwandAir becomes a new Airbus customer and is the first East African customer for the long-haul airliner. This agreement firms up ... <a title="RwandAir firms-up order for two Airbus A330 Family aircraft" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/africa/rwandair-firms-up-order-for-two-airbus-a330-family-aircraft/" aria-label="Read more about RwandAir firms-up order for two Airbus A330 Family aircraft">Read more</a>

AT Staff Sep 9, 2015 · 2 min read