Airlines

KLM operates last MD-11 passenger flight

The flight, which arrived from Montreal, not only marks the end of KLM’s MD-11 operations worldwide, but also the end of a remarkable era in civil aviation.

AT Staff Oct 26, 2014 · 2 min read

Monarch ties up rescue deal

Monarch Holdings Limited announced the completion of its strategic review and restructuring programme under which it has secured £125 million of permanent capital and liquidity facilities provided by Greybull Capital anchored by a £50 million capital commitment, with contributions from the Group’s prior shareholders, principally the Mantegazza family. Greybull also acquired 90% ownership interest in ... <a title="Monarch ties up rescue deal" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/monarch-ties-rescue-deal/" aria-label="Read more about Monarch ties up rescue deal">Read more</a>

AT Staff Oct 25, 2014 · 3 min read

Virgin America to codeshare with China Airlines

Virgin America announced the implementation of a codeshare arrangement with China Airlines that will offer customers seamless bookings and travel between Taipei, Taiwan, elsewhere in Asia and multiple destinations across the United States. The new codeshare agreement, the fourth for the California-based airline, involves China Airlines placing its two-letter airline code (CI) on a range ... <a title="Virgin America to codeshare with China Airlines" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/virgin-america-to-codeshare-with-china-airlines/" aria-label="Read more about Virgin America to codeshare with China Airlines">Read more</a>

AT Staff Oct 24, 2014 · 2 min read

Senegal Airlines starts Q400 services

Senegal Airlines started service today with a Q400 NextGen turboprop airliner wet-leased from Falcon Aviation Services of Abu Dhabi.

AT Staff Oct 23, 2014 · 3 min read

flydubai starts flights to Tanzania

The new routes further underline flydubai’s rapid expansion in Africa, which has seen the carrier’s network double to 12 destinations this year.

AT Staff Oct 23, 2014 · 2 min read

American Airlines and Jetstar Japan announce codeshare

American Airlines customers will have greater access to domestic Japanese destinations starting on October 22, 2014, thanks to a new codeshare agreement between American and Jetstar Japan.  Under the new arrangement, American Airlines will place its ‘AA’ code on services operated by Jetstar Japan between Tokyo Narita International Airport and Fukuoka, Matsuyama, Okinawa (Naha), Osaka (Kansai) and Sapporo (Shin Chitose), with first ... <a title="American Airlines and Jetstar Japan announce codeshare" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/american-airlines-and-jetstar-japan-announce-codeshare/" aria-label="Read more about American Airlines and Jetstar Japan announce codeshare">Read more</a>

AT Staff Oct 22, 2014 · 1 min read

Etihad Airways to increase frequency to Dallas

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, will increase the frequency of its new service to Dallas/Fort Worth in the United States to daily from 16 April 2015, to meet flourishing demand from business and leisure travellers on the ultra-long-haul route. Dallas/Fort Worth, located in the state of Texas, will be introduced ... <a title="Etihad Airways to increase frequency to Dallas" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/middle-east/etihad-airways-to-increase-frequency-to-dallas/" aria-label="Read more about Etihad Airways to increase frequency to Dallas">Read more</a>

AT Staff Oct 22, 2014 · 3 min read

Etihad Cargo to partner with Avianca Cargo

Etihad Cargo will partner with Avianca Cargo through a commercial agreement to deploy a freighter flight from Milan’s Malpensa Airport to Bogotá and from Bogotá to Amsterdam. The new service will operate twice a week beginning 12 November 2014, providing an important cargo connection between Europe and South America. The flights will also facilitate seamless ... <a title="Etihad Cargo to partner with Avianca Cargo" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/south-america-and-caribbean/etihad-cargo-to-partner-with-avianca-cargo/" aria-label="Read more about Etihad Cargo to partner with Avianca Cargo">Read more</a>

AT Staff Oct 22, 2014 · 2 min read

Lufthansa to fly to Aalborg and Reykjavik

Lufthansa is to expand its services in next year’s summer flight timetable. From 29 March 2015, the airline will be operating a new route from Frankfurt Airport to Aalborg in Jutland, Denmark, with 14 flights a week. The commercial and university city will be Lufthansa’s third destination in Denmark, after Copenhagen and Billund. The airline ... <a title="Lufthansa to fly to Aalborg and Reykjavik" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/lufthansa-to-fly-to-aalborg-and-reykjavik/" aria-label="Read more about Lufthansa to fly to Aalborg and Reykjavik">Read more</a>

AT Staff Oct 22, 2014 · 2 min read

Virgin Australia buys out Tiger Airways

Virgin Australia announced a transaction which would see Virgin Australia acquire the remaining 40 per cent of shares in Tigerair Australia from Tiger Airways Holdings. The transaction, once completed, will see Virgin Australia secure 100 per cent ownership and full control of Tigerair Australia and brings to a conclusion the joint venture between Virgin Australia ... <a title="Virgin Australia buys out Tiger Airways" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/pacific-and-oceania/virgin-australia-buys-out-tiger-airways/" aria-label="Read more about Virgin Australia buys out Tiger Airways">Read more</a>

AT Staff Oct 21, 2014 · 2 min read