Airlines

Emirates announces service to Abuja and Kano

Emirates is set to expand its presence in Nigeria, with the start of a daily linked service to Abuja and Kano from 1 August 2014. The announcement follows Emirates’ recent milestone of 10 years of successful operations to Lagos, to which the airline flies twice daily. Abuja, located in the centre of the country, is ... <a title="Emirates announces service to Abuja and Kano" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/middle-east/emirates-announces-service-to-abuja-and-kano/" aria-label="Read more about Emirates announces service to Abuja and Kano">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 6, 2014 · 4 min read

Qantas bids on Moree route

Qantas announced it has formally applied to operate on the Moree–Sydney route, under the NSW Government’s five-year regulated route licensing agreement. QantasLink Chief Executive Officer John Gissing travelled to Moree to make the announcement and thank the community for all its support campaigning to encourage Qantas to return. “I’m delighted to announce that we have ... <a title="Qantas bids on Moree route" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/pacific-and-oceania/qantas-bids-on-moree-route/" aria-label="Read more about Qantas bids on Moree route">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 6, 2014 · 2 min read

Virgin Australia and S. African Airways to codeshare

South African Airways announced a new code share agreement with Virgin Australia, one of Australia’s largest domestic airlines. South African Airways flies daily between Johannesburg and Perth and this new partnership offers its customers expanded access across Australia to domestic destinations such as Melbourne, Brisbane, and Adelaide.  “Through the code share agreement with Virgin Australia, our valued ... <a title="Virgin Australia and S. African Airways to codeshare" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/pacific-and-oceania/virgin-australia-and-s-african-airways-to-codeshare/" aria-label="Read more about Virgin Australia and S. African Airways to codeshare">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 6, 2014 · 2 min read

Oman Air CEO steps down

Oman Air has announced that as of 28th Feb 2014, its Chief Executive Officer, Wayne Pearce, has decided to leave the airline after more than two years as the CEO. Chairman of the Board of Directors of Oman Air, His Excellency Darwish bin Ismael bin Ali Al Balushi, announced Mr Pearce’s departure, saying: “Working with ... <a title="Oman Air CEO steps down" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/middle-east/oman-air-ceo-steps-down/" aria-label="Read more about Oman Air CEO steps down">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 5, 2014 · 2 min read

SilkAir begins transition to all 737 fleet

Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments Boeing and SilkAir celebrated the delivery of the carrier’s first Next-Generation 737-800. The delivery also marked the start of the Singapore-based airline’s transition to an all-Boeing fleet. Over the coming years, Boeing will deliver a total of 23 737-800s and 31 737 MAX 8s to SilkAir. “The new Boeing ... <a title="SilkAir begins transition to all 737 fleet" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/silkair-begins-transition-to-all-737-fleet/" aria-label="Read more about SilkAir begins transition to all 737 fleet">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 4, 2014 · 2 min read

EL AL Israel Airlines adds frequency to Hong Kong

As of April 1, 2014, EL AL is adding a sixth weekly flight to Hong Kong on Thursdays, enabling a weekend in Hong Kong, with a return on Saturday night.

AT Staff Feb 2, 2014 · 2 min read

Southern Air and DHL extend contract

The agreement includes the continued operation of four 777 freighters that Southern Air currently flies on behalf of DHL Express

AT Staff Feb 2, 2014 · 2 min read

Aurigny applies for London City Licence

Aurigny has applied to Guernsey’s Commerce & Employment Department for a licence to start air services to London City Airport. If the application is successful it is planned that the services would start in May 2014. Aurigny’s Commercial Director Malcolm Coupar said: “The departure of flybe from the London Gatwick route has created the opportunity ... <a title="Aurigny applies for London City Licence" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/aurigny-applies-for-london-city-licence/" aria-label="Read more about Aurigny applies for London City Licence">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jan 28, 2014 · 2 min read

Flybe announces Newquay – Southend route

Flybe has announced a three times weekly service between Newquay Cornwall Airport and Southend, a route that was dropped by EasyJet recently.

AT Staff Jan 28, 2014 · 2 min read

JetBlue and Etihad to codeshare

JetBlue Airways and Etihad Airways announced plans to begin codeshare operations and provide customers with enhanced travel options worldwide. The agreement, which is subject to government approval, will see Etihad Airways place its “EY” code on JetBlue-operated flights, initially facilitating connections between the two airlines at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport and Washington’s ... <a title="JetBlue and Etihad to codeshare" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/jetblue-and-etihad-to-codeshare/" aria-label="Read more about JetBlue and Etihad to codeshare">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jan 27, 2014 · 3 min read