Airlines

Virgin America expands board of directors

Virgin America Inc. has announced the appointment of Jennifer Vogel and Paul Wachter to the Virgin America Board of Directors, effective immediately. With these additions, the Virgin America Board expands to 11 directors. Ms. Vogel was most recently Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Secretary and Chief Compliance Officer of Continental Airlines, Inc. in Houston. Mr. ... <a title="Virgin America expands board of directors" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/virgin-america-expands-board-of-directors/" aria-label="Read more about Virgin America expands board of directors">Read more</a>

AT Staff Aug 14, 2015 · 1 min read

Boeing forecasts demand for 1,740 new airplanes in India

Boeing projects a demand for 1,740 new airplanes, valued at $240 billion, over the next 20 years in India. The company released its annual India Current Market Outlook (CMO) in Mumbai, forecasting the South Asia region will have among the highest traffic growth around the world at 8.6 percent. “Over the next 20 years, Boeing ... <a title="Boeing forecasts demand for 1,740 new airplanes in India" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/boeing-forecasts-demand-for-1-740-new-airplanes-in-india/" aria-label="Read more about Boeing forecasts demand for 1,740 new airplanes in India">Read more</a>

AT Staff Aug 13, 2015 · 2 min read

LOT and Turkish Airlines to launch strategic partnership

LOT Polish Airlines and Turkish Airlines have agreed on a major expansion of commercial ties. Both sides have signed a letter of understanding, which will initiate an enhanced cooperation between relevant Polish, Turkish and beyond markets and also deepen commercial cooperation on the existing ones.  Recognizing the great significance of deepening the cooperation and desiring ... <a title="LOT and Turkish Airlines to launch strategic partnership" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/lot-and-turkish-airlines-to-launch-strategic-partnership/" aria-label="Read more about LOT and Turkish Airlines to launch strategic partnership">Read more</a>

AT Staff Aug 13, 2015 · 2 min read

Ukraine International Airlines increases flights to New York

Within the period of Summer 2016 Schedule Ukraine International Airlines will increase flight frequency en route New York – Kiev up to seven flights a week. Effective June 5, 2016, non-stop scheduled flights en route New York ( John Kennedy International) – Kiev ( Kiev Boryspil International airport) will be operated 7 days a week on Boeing 767-300 aircraft with three-class cabin configuration ... <a title="Ukraine International Airlines increases flights to New York" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/ukraine-international-airlines-increases-flights-to-new-york/" aria-label="Read more about Ukraine International Airlines increases flights to New York">Read more</a>

AT Staff Aug 13, 2015 · 1 min read

The Royal Jordanian Air Force chooses the Pilatus PC-9 M

Pilatus Aircraft Ltd announced that the Royal Jordanian Air Force (RJAF) has signed a contract for the purchase of nine Pilatus PC-9 M training aircraft. The order also includes a simulator, training equipment and a comprehensive logistics support package. Keen to modernise its pilot training facilities, the RJAF has opted for the Pilatus PC-9 M, ... <a title="The Royal Jordanian Air Force chooses the Pilatus PC-9 M" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/middle-east/the-royal-jordanian-air-force-chooses-the-pilatus-pc-9-m/" aria-label="Read more about The Royal Jordanian Air Force chooses the Pilatus PC-9 M">Read more</a>

AT Staff Aug 12, 2015 · 2 min read

Wizz Air announces Kosice – Bristol route

Wizz Air today announced a new route from Kosice to Bristol. The route will commence on 10 October and will be operated with two weekly flights on Tuesdays and Saturdays. With this new service Wizz Air is now offering four routes to two countries from its Slovakian base. Tamara Mshvenieradze, Corporate Communications Manager at Wizz ... <a title="Wizz Air announces Kosice – Bristol route" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/wizz-air-announces-kosice-bristol-route/" aria-label="Read more about Wizz Air announces Kosice – Bristol route">Read more</a>

AT Staff Aug 12, 2015 · 1 min read

Air China to start nonstop Beijing – Johannesburg service

Air China will start Beijing-Johannesburg nonstop service on October 29, 2015, which will be the first air link offered by a Chinese carrier between Mainland China and South Africa and also Air China’s first route to Africa. The service will spare Chinese travelers to South Africa the trouble of having to make a transfer en ... <a title="Air China to start nonstop Beijing – Johannesburg service" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/air-china-to-start-nonstop-beijing-johannesburg-service/" aria-label="Read more about Air China to start nonstop Beijing – Johannesburg service">Read more</a>

AT Staff Aug 12, 2015 · 2 min read

Amakusa Airlines receives first ATR 42-600

Japanese regional carrier Amakusa Airlines took delivery in Toulouse of a 48-seat ATR 42-600, the first of the type to start operations in Japan. For almost 15 years, the airline has been providing regular scheduled regional services connecting the city of Amakusa off the coast of mainland Kyushu in southwestern Japan to large cities such ... <a title="Amakusa Airlines receives first ATR 42-600" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/amakusa-airlines-receives-first-atr-42-600/" aria-label="Read more about Amakusa Airlines receives first ATR 42-600">Read more</a>

AT Staff Aug 12, 2015 · 2 min read

Cessna Citation M2 receives high-elevation airport certification

Cessna Aircraft Company, a subsidiary of Textron Aviation Inc., has announced that the Cessna Citation M2 business jet has received certification to operate at airports with an elevation up to 14,000 feet. “Further proving the Citation M2 is unmatched in its class, it now holds high-elevation airport certification,” said Chris Hearne, vice president, Jets. “This allows ... <a title="Cessna Citation M2 receives high-elevation airport certification" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/cessna-citation-m2-receives-high-elevation-airport-certification/" aria-label="Read more about Cessna Citation M2 receives high-elevation airport certification">Read more</a>

AT Staff Aug 12, 2015 · 2 min read

Emirates announces service to Panama

Emirates today announced its plans to launch services to Panama City, beginning 1st February, 2016. The new service will be the longest non-stop flight in the world (17 hours 35 minutes in the Westbound direction) and will be Emirates’ first gateway destination in Central America.  Service to Panama City, Panama’s capital and largest city by ... <a title="Emirates announces service to Panama" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/middle-east/emirates-announces-service-to-panama/" aria-label="Read more about Emirates announces service to Panama">Read more</a>

AT Staff Aug 12, 2015 · 3 min read