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Hong Kong Airlines receives new A320

Hong Kong Airlines has taken delivery of a new Airbus A320 that is the first aircraft to feature sharklets. The Airline’s sixth A320 arrived at the Hong Kong International Airport 10am today and will commence service by tomorrow. The new all-economy class A320 is configured with 174 seats and will enhance the Airlines’ overall capacity by ... <a title="Hong Kong Airlines receives new A320" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/hong-kong-airlines-receives-new-a320/" aria-label="Read more about Hong Kong Airlines receives new A320">Read more</a>

AT Staff Mar 26, 2014 · 1 min read

WestJet Encore purchases five Q400s

Bombardier Aerospace announced today that Calgary-based WestJet Encore has signed a firm purchase agreement for five Q400 NextGen airliners. This transaction is a conversion of five of the 25 options booked by the carrier’s parent company WestJet and announced on August 1, 2012 along with WestJet’s firm order for 20 Q400 NextGen airliners. Based on the list price of ... <a title="WestJet Encore purchases five Q400s" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/westjet-encore-purchases-five-q400s/" aria-label="Read more about WestJet Encore purchases five Q400s">Read more</a>

AT Staff Mar 26, 2014 · 2 min read

Air Namibia signs deal with Lufthansa

In line with its strategic objectives of strengthening its network and increase access to more markets, Air Namibia is focussed on expanding its presence and reach in Europe. The recently launched campaign aims to offer its customers “one-stop” air connectivity to the rest of Europe, apart from Frankfurt, Germany, where the airline currently operates a ... <a title="Air Namibia signs deal with Lufthansa" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/africa/air-namibia-signs-deal-lufthansa/" aria-label="Read more about Air Namibia signs deal with Lufthansa">Read more</a>

AT Staff Mar 24, 2014 · 2 min read

AirAsia India takes delivery of its first A320

India’s newest airline, AirAsia India, has taken delivery of its first aircraft, an Airbus A320 equipped with Sharklets, becoming the newest operator of the type. Chennai-based AirAsia India will take delivery of an additional nine aircraft for its initial fleet of 10 A320s, to serve India’s rapidly growing domestic air traffic. Powered by CFM engines, ... <a title="AirAsia India takes delivery of its first A320" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/airasia-india-takes-delivery-of-its-first-a320/" aria-label="Read more about AirAsia India takes delivery of its first A320">Read more</a>

AT Staff Mar 22, 2014 · 2 min read

Etihad Regional leases four ATR 72-500 aircraft

Etihad Regional announced an agreement to lease four ATR 72-500 aircraft, which will see the carrier boost its regional fleet to 12 and support its rapidly expanding network. All four aircraft are scheduled for delivery between April and June 2014, with the first touching down at Geneva International Airport on 1 April. The airline currently ... <a title="Etihad Regional leases four ATR 72-500 aircraft" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/etihad-regional-leases-four-atr-72-500-aircraft/" aria-label="Read more about Etihad Regional leases four ATR 72-500 aircraft">Read more</a>

AT Staff Mar 22, 2014 · 3 min read

Wizz Air announces new base in Riga

Wizz Air announced that it will open its Riga base with one new Airbus A320 on 19 June 2014. Coinciding with the delivery of the aircraft the airline will start operating 4 new routes from Riga to Barcelona, Doncaster Sheffield, Dortmund, Paris Beauvais, and increase frequencies on the services to London Luton and Oslo Torp. ... <a title="Wizz Air announces new base in Riga" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/wizz-air-announces-new-base-in-riga/" aria-label="Read more about Wizz Air announces new base in Riga">Read more</a>

AT Staff Mar 22, 2014 · 1 min read

TAM Airlines will launch Miami to Fortaleza service

Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments TAM Airlines, member of LATAM Airlines Group, announced its nonstop service between Miami and Fortaleza, the capital of Ceara, that will launch on May 31, 2014 and operate on Saturdays. With this nonstop flight, Fortaleza will serve as a strategic location in TAM’s network for passengers traveling to Northeastern ... <a title="TAM Airlines will launch Miami to Fortaleza service" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/south-america-and-caribbean/tam-airlines-will-launch-miami-fortaleza-service/" aria-label="Read more about TAM Airlines will launch Miami to Fortaleza service">Read more</a>

AT Staff Mar 20, 2014 · 2 min read

South African Airways receives fourth new A320

South African Airways took delivery this week of a further two new A320 aircraft, bringing the total number of narrow bodied aircraft to join the SAA fleet this year to six. The latest two A320s arrived earlier this month, with another A320 expected in June this year. Aircraft six and seven are expected to arrive ... <a title="South African Airways receives fourth new A320" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/africa/south-african-airways-receives-fourth-new-a320/" aria-label="Read more about South African Airways receives fourth new A320">Read more</a>

AT Staff Mar 18, 2014 · 2 min read

Precision Air intensify its operations to Kilimanjaro, Zanzibar and Mtwara

Tanzania domestic airline Precision Air intends to intensify its domestic operations by increasing frequencies on three major business and touristic destination Kilimanjaro, Zanzibar and Mtwara effective from 16th March 2014. The adjustment will see Precision Air increase frequencies to Kilimanjaro, Mtwara and Zanzibar. For Dar – Kilimanjaro Precision Air will now fly five times a ... <a title="Precision Air intensify its operations to Kilimanjaro, Zanzibar and Mtwara" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/africa/precision-air-intensify-its-operations-to-kilimanjaro-zanzibar-and-mtwara/" aria-label="Read more about Precision Air intensify its operations to Kilimanjaro, Zanzibar and Mtwara">Read more</a>

AT Staff Mar 15, 2014 · 2 min read

Oman Air and SriLankan Airlines to codeshare

Oman Air has signed a brand new codeshare agreement with SriLankan Airlines, the national carrier of Sri Lanka, to enhance the offer for customers of both airlines. The agreement, which came into effect on – 23rd January 2014, allows Oman Air’s customers to book seats on SriLankan Airline’s services from Muscat to Singapore, Male, and China via ... <a title="Oman Air and SriLankan Airlines to codeshare" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/middle-east/oman-air-and-srilankan-airlines-to-codeshare/" aria-label="Read more about Oman Air and SriLankan Airlines to codeshare">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 28, 2014 · 2 min read