Airlines

Emirates touches down in Mashhad

Emirates today extended its reach into Iran by linking Dubai with Mashhad, adding a second passenger gateway into the country after Tehran. Sheikh Majid Al Mualla, Divisional Senior Vice President Commercial Operations Centre for Emirates commented on today’s launch: “The new service to Mashhad, Iran’s second largest city and one of its most economically vibrant ... <a title="Emirates touches down in Mashhad" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/middle-east/emirates-touches-down-in-mashhad/" aria-label="Read more about Emirates touches down in Mashhad">Read more</a>

AT Staff Sep 2, 2015 · 3 min read

New Routes for airBaltic from Vilnius

This week, the Latvian airline airBaltic starts five new routes from Vilnius and improves its schedule of flights linking the Baltic region with Europe. Christophe Viatte, Chief Commercial Officer of airBaltic said: “airBaltic’s home market is Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia. The development in Lithuania is part of our strategy to operate 11 direct services out ... <a title="New Routes for airBaltic from Vilnius" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/new-routes-for-airbaltic-from-vilnius/" aria-label="Read more about New Routes for airBaltic from Vilnius">Read more</a>

AT Staff Sep 2, 2015 · 1 min read

Jeppesen and Virgin Australia announce Crew Operations agreement

Jeppesen, a part of Boeing Commercial Aviation Services, will provide Virgin Australia with its Crew Tracking solution through a new service agreement. The Jeppesen crew management tool will help the airline monitor and resolve changes or disruptions to set crew schedules. Virgin Australia General Manager, Operations Planning, Shane Lord said: “Efficient crew management is a ... <a title="Jeppesen and Virgin Australia announce Crew Operations agreement" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/pacific-and-oceania/jeppesen-and-virgin-australia-announce-crew-operations-agreement/" aria-label="Read more about Jeppesen and Virgin Australia announce Crew Operations agreement">Read more</a>

AT Staff Aug 31, 2015 · 2 min read

Wizz Air thrives in Hungary

Wizz Air celebrated today the handover of the maintenance hangar built by Budapest Airport. The maintenance hangar represents an investment of almost €3 million and will help create over 70 additional jobs for skilled engineers. Wizz Air and Budapest Airport, signed a 15-year lease agreement for the newly built line maintenance hangar in June 2014. ... <a title="Wizz Air thrives in Hungary" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/wizz-air-thrives-in-hungary/" aria-label="Read more about Wizz Air thrives in Hungary">Read more</a>

AT Staff Aug 31, 2015 · 1 min read

Norwegian increases its long-haul fleet and acquires two new Dreamliners

Norwegian has signed an agreement to acquire an additional two new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, enabling the company to launch even more long-haul routes.   Both aircraft are scheduled to enter service in summer 2017. The 787-9 is larger than the eight 787-8s that Norwegian currently operates on its long-haul routes. With this new agreement, the ... <a title="Norwegian increases its long-haul fleet and acquires two new Dreamliners" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/norwegian-increases-its-long-haul-fleet-and-acquires-two-new-dreamliners/" aria-label="Read more about Norwegian increases its long-haul fleet and acquires two new Dreamliners">Read more</a>

AT Staff Aug 27, 2015 · 2 min read

flydubai adds Astana to its growing network

Dubai-based flydubai today announced the launch of its flights to Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, extending the airline’s route network in the country to three destinations. The airline will operate four flights a week, starting from 26 October 2015, and will be the first Dubai-based carrier to serve this route. flydubai launched operations to Kazakhstan ... <a title="flydubai adds Astana to its growing network" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/middle-east/flydubai-adds-astana-to-its-growing-network/" aria-label="Read more about flydubai adds Astana to its growing network">Read more</a>

AT Staff Aug 24, 2015 · 2 min read

Terry Vais to succeed Alex Marren as ExpressJet Chief Operating Officer

SkyWest has announced the selection of Terry Vais as Chief Operating Officer of ExpressJet Airlines, effective Sept. 9, 2015.

AT Staff Aug 23, 2015 · 2 min read

Boeing Delivers Nok Air’s First Direct-Purchased Next-Generation 737-800

Boeing and Nok Air celebrated the airline’s first direct-purchased Next-Generation 737-800. The delivery marks the first of seven Next-Generation 737-800s the airline has on order with Boeing. “We are pleased to welcome additional 737-800 airplanes into our fleet as we continue to expand our regional and international route network,” said Piya Yodmani, Deputy CEO, Nok Air. ... <a title="Boeing Delivers Nok Air’s First Direct-Purchased Next-Generation 737-800" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/boeing-delivers-nok-air-s-first-direct-purchased-next-generation-737-800/" aria-label="Read more about Boeing Delivers Nok Air’s First Direct-Purchased Next-Generation 737-800">Read more</a>

AT Staff Aug 21, 2015 · 1 min read

Finnair opens twelve new scheduled routes

Finnair is opening four new routes to Edinburgh, Billund, Pula and Svalbard for summer 2016.   Finnair will start flying to Edinburgh from 18 April to 27 October 2016. The Scottish capital is known for its medieval Old Town and elegant Georgian New Town with stunning gardens and neoclassical buildings. The Edinburgh Festival Fringe – ... <a title="Finnair opens twelve new scheduled routes" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/finnair-opens-twelve-new-scheduled-routes/" aria-label="Read more about Finnair opens twelve new scheduled routes">Read more</a>

AT Staff Aug 20, 2015 · 3 min read

Qantas and China Eastern receive joint venture authorization

Qantas and China Eastern have today received the ACCC’s authorisation of their joint business for a period of five years. The joint business, announced in November 2014 alongside the signing of the Australia-China Free Trade Agreement, will see the airlines cooperate on services between the two countries. For customers, the authorisation granted will allow Qantas and China ... <a title="Qantas and China Eastern receive joint venture authorization" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/qantas-and-china-eastern-receive-joint-venture-authorization/" aria-label="Read more about Qantas and China Eastern receive joint venture authorization">Read more</a>

AT Staff Aug 20, 2015 · 3 min read