Airlines

Eastern Airways awarded contract in France

Eastern Airways has been awarded a new important contract in France to provide scheduled services between Lorient and Lyon. From 5 January 2014, the UK regional airline will offer two flights a day and a Sunday service from Lorient South Brittany to Lyon Saint Exupéry. Since September 2010, Eastern Airways has been operating domestic flights in France from its Dijon base with services to both Bordeaux and Toulouse.  This latest announcement further ... <a title="Eastern Airways awarded contract in France" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/eastern-airways-awarded-contract-in-france/" aria-label="Read more about Eastern Airways awarded contract in France">Read more</a>

AT Staff Dec 2, 2013 · 3 min read

Emirates upgrades Algiers service

Emirates strengthens its commitment to Algeria by introducing the Airbus A340-500 on the Dubai-Algiers route, commencing 1st December 2013. Boosting seat capacity by nearly 10% and offering an enhanced cabin product, Emirates’ AirbusA340-500 will replace the current A330-200 operating on flights EK757 and EK758. “The upgrade of our Algiers service to an Airbus A340-500 is a clear ... <a title="Emirates upgrades Algiers service" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/middle-east/emirates-upgrades-algiers-service/" aria-label="Read more about Emirates upgrades Algiers service">Read more</a>

AT Staff Nov 25, 2013 · 2 min read

Jet Airways to codeshare with Garuda Indonesia

Jet Airways and Garuda Indonesia have concluded a code share agreement and simultaneously launched a reciprocal frequent flyer programme. This would offer guests of both airlines with a variety of options and seamless access when traveling throughout the combined networks. Under the codeshare arrangement, Jet Airways will place its marketing code on Garuda Indonesia’s flights ... <a title="Jet Airways to codeshare with Garuda Indonesia" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/jet-airways-to-codeshare-with-garuda-indonesia/" aria-label="Read more about Jet Airways to codeshare with Garuda Indonesia">Read more</a>

AT Staff Nov 23, 2013 · 2 min read

SAS launches new routes

Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments SAS announced the first seven new routes for the 2014 timetable. From the end of March 2014, SAS will be opening Stockholm-Visby, Stavanger-Edinburgh, Oslo-Edinburgh, Oslo-Aalborg, Oslo-Aberdeen and Oslo-Chania, as well as Copenhagen-Leeds Bradford. These launches reflect increased customer demand for new nonstop services.  “SAS offers more destinations and a ... <a title="SAS launches new routes" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/sas-launches-new-routes/" aria-label="Read more about SAS launches new routes">Read more</a>

AT Staff Nov 22, 2013 · 2 min read

Air Algérie orders three A330

Air Algérie has signed a Memorandum of Understanding for three A330-200 passenger aircraft as part of the carrier’s continued growth plans. This order has been placed at Dubai Airshow 2013. The new aircraft will be deployed on medium and long haul routes from the Air Algérie hub in Algeria. Air Algérie has already ordered a ... <a title="Air Algérie orders three A330" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/africa/air-algerie-orders-three-a330/" aria-label="Read more about Air Algérie orders three A330">Read more</a>

AT Staff Nov 18, 2013 · 2 min read

Air Côte d’Ivoire to order four Q400 NextGen

Bombardier Aerospace announced that Abidjan-based airline, Air Côte d’Ivoire, has signed a conditional purchase agreement for two Q400 NextGen aircraft with options for an additional two Q400 NextGen aircraft. Air Côte d’Ivoire is the national airline of Ivory Coast. Based on list price, the contract value for two firm-orderedQ400 NextGen aircraft would be approximately $69 million US. Should the two options be ... <a title="Air Côte d’Ivoire to order four Q400 NextGen" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/africa/air-cote-d-ivoire-to-order-four-q400-nextgen/" aria-label="Read more about Air Côte d’Ivoire to order four Q400 NextGen">Read more</a>

AT Staff Nov 18, 2013 · 2 min read

Royal Jordanian and Oman Air to codeshare

Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments Royal Jordanian and Oman Air signed a free sale codeshare agreement offering passengers seven weekly flights between Amman, Jordan, and Muscat, Oman. Under the terms of the agreement, which became effective from October 27, 2013, the flights are operated by Oman Air and marketed by both carriers. The move ... <a title="Royal Jordanian and Oman Air to codeshare" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/middle-east/royal-jordanian-and-oman-air-to-codeshare/" aria-label="Read more about Royal Jordanian and Oman Air to codeshare">Read more</a>

AT Staff Nov 18, 2013 · 3 min read

Wizz Air to open new base in Craiova

Wizz Air announced its 19th base to be opened in Craiova (Romania) in July 2014 with one based aircraft. The new Airbus A320 aircraft will be delivered in Craiova on 23 July 2014. The new aircraft will support operations of a total of 6 Craiova routes and increase seat capacity in the first 12 months of based ... <a title="Wizz Air to open new base in Craiova" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/wizz-air-to-open-new-base-in-craiova/" aria-label="Read more about Wizz Air to open new base in Craiova">Read more</a>

AT Staff Nov 18, 2013 · 2 min read

Emirates orders 50 additional A380s

Dubai-based Emirates airline has placed an additional order for 50 A380 aircraft, confirming the continued strong demand for very large aircraft in the Middle East that are needed to meet the region’s higher than average traffic growth. The order was signed at a ceremony at the 2013 Dubai Airshow witnessed by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed ... <a title="Emirates orders 50 additional A380s" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/middle-east/emirates-orders-50-additional-a380s/" aria-label="Read more about Emirates orders 50 additional A380s">Read more</a>

AT Staff Nov 17, 2013 · 2 min read

Etihad orders 777X and 787-10

Boeing and Etihad Airways today announced an order for 56 widebody airplanes with options and purchase rights for 26 additional airplanes, valued at a total of $25.2 billion at list prices, at the start of the 2013 Dubai Airshow. The Abu Dhabi-based carrier’s order includes 25 777X airplanes, comprising 17 777-9Xs and eight 777-8Xs, subject ... <a title="Etihad orders 777X and 787-10" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/middle-east/etihad-orders-777x-and-787-10/" aria-label="Read more about Etihad orders 777X and 787-10">Read more</a>

AT Staff Nov 17, 2013 · 1 min read