flydubai Resumes Flights to Erbil in Iraq
flydubai has resumed flights to Erbil in Iraq. The carrier’s first flight landed on 19 March 2018 at Erbil International Airport at 16:10.
United States Army Orders 16 Additional UH-72A Lakota Helicopters
Airbus Helicopters has received a contract valued at approximately $116 million to deliver 16 additional UH-72A Lakotas for the United States Army.
Fiji Airways Group Announces Record F$95.8M Profit
The Fiji Airways Group has announced its highest ever profit before tax of F$95.8 million for the fiscal year that ended December 31, 2017, a 13.4% increase over the previous financial year.
Brussels Airlines Unveils Aerosmurf Aircraft
7 months, 1415 submitted ideas and 14 painting days after the start of the Belgian Icon contest, Brussels Airlines’ fifth iconic plane is ready to carry out its Belgian colors around Europe and beyond.
Azul to Add Up to 35 New Cities to Its Route Network
Azul plans to expand its network by up to 35 new cities in the coming years in various regions of Brazil, as well as to select international destinations.
Air China to Launch New Beijing-Houston-Panama City Service
On April 5, 2018, Air China will launch a new route from Beijing to Panama City via Houston. The new route is expected to greatly facilitate exchanges between both countries as well as neighboring regions while providing passengers with a greater range of options.
LAM – Mozambique Airlines and Fastjet Sign Partnership
LAM Mozambique Airlines and fastjet entered into a Memorandum of Understanding to explore long-term commercial cooperation.
Air Seychelles and Etihad Airways Expand Codeshare to Baku
Air Seychelles and Etihad Airways have expanded their codeshare agreement to cover flights to Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, effective from 25 March 2018.
Loganair Joins the European Regions Airline Association
Loganair rounds up the number of ERA member airlines to 50, adding further substance to the association’s expanding airline membership and highlighting the value that ERA provides to carriers by representing them before Europe’s regulatory bodies.
Israel’s EL AL Airlines Net Profit Plummets Amid Growing Competition From Low-cost Airlines
EL Al Airlines revenues in 2017 increased by about 3% to approximately USD 2,097 million, compared to approximately USD 2,038 million in the previous year; the growth in revenues arises from the continued growth in the number of passengers flown by the company