Primera Air, the low-cost airline that soon will start direct transatlantic flights from London Stansted and Birmingham to New York Newark, Boston, Washington Dulles and Toronto continues expansion with extended flights from Birmingham to North America and adding a new service between Manchester and Malaga.
Transport Canada suspended Orca Airways Air Operator Certificate, which prohibits the company from providing commercial air services.
The Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has reappointed Dr. Fang Liu of China by acclamation today as Secretary General of the UN Specialized Agency for a second three-year term, beginning August 1, 2018.
Boeing’s new 737 MAX 7 successfully completed its first flight today. The airplane remains on schedule and now begins a comprehensive flight test program leading to certification and delivery in 2019.
Qantas, Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and Changi Airport Group (CAG) today announced a $5 million partnership to promote Singapore as a destination and a connecting gateway to Asia, Europe and Australia.
Oman Air has taken delivery of the second of 30 Boeing 737 Max 8s it has on order on Sunday 11 March.
Vientiane-based Lao Airlines will halt direct Laos-Singapore flights from March 25, due to operational reasons. The national airline of Laos announced it will resume flight schedules as soon as is ready for operation.
Joni Sundelin has been appointed as Finavia’s new Director of Helsinki Airport. He will start in his new role on 1 April 2018. Since 2012, Sundelin has been Finavia’s Senior Vice President responsible for the regional airport network. In addition, his responsibilities have included the management of airline sales and accounts and ICT. He will continue … Read more
Textron Aviation today announced it has completed initial wind tunnel testing of its new twin-engine Cessna SkyCourier turboprop.
Boeing and Turkish Airlines announced they have finalized a firm order for 25 787-9 Dreamliners with options for five more airplanes.