London City Airport Closed After World War II Bomb Found
London City Airport, an important hub for business travelers, canceled all flights on Monday after the discovery nearby of an unexploded World War II bomb.
Boeing Names New Communications Leader for Commercial Jet Business
Boeing today announced the appointment of Linda Mills as vice president of Communications for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, the company’s $58 billion business unit that designs and builds the world’s most advanced and efficient jetliners.
Saratov Airlines AN-148 Crashes Near Moscow
A Saratov Airlines AN-148 regional jet en route to Orsk crashed shortly after taking off from Moscow’s Domodedovo airport today, official sources said.
Emirates Firms Up Orders for 36 A380s Worth US$ 16 Billion
Emirates today signed a contract for 20 additional A380 aircraft and 16 options, firming up the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that was announced in January.
Kenya Airways Launches Flights to Mauritius
Kenya Airways has launched direct flights to Mauritius as part of its broad strategy to expand its footprint across Africa.
Norwegian and Spanish Pilot Union SEPLA Sign Collective Agreement
Norwegian and Spanish pilot union SEPLA signed a comprehensive collective bargaining agreement (CBA). The CBA will be valid for two years and represents an important step forward in one of the company’s most important markets. Earlier this week, Norwegian also signed a CBA for its long-haul crews based in Italy.
Jet Airways to Add Second Daily Flight Between Bengaluru and Singapore
Effective March 15, 2018, Jet Airways will commence a second daily frequency from Bengaluru to Singapore, given the growing passenger traffic on the popular route.
Glencore Awards Airnorth Five-year Contract Extension for Chartered Air Services
Airnorth has successfully retained the contract to provide chartered air services to Glencore’s McArthur River Mine (MRM) in the Northern Territory. The five-year extension was awarded following a detailed competitive tender process. The signing of the contract extension highlights Glencore’s confidence in the capability of Territorians to service large mining contracts. MRM General Manager Sam … Read more
Frontier Airlines Announces Six New Routes From Raleigh-Durham
Low-cost carrier, Frontier Airlines is continuing its commitment to making flying from Raleigh-Durham International Airport more affordable by adding six new routes.
Malaysia Airlines Berhad Academy Signs Training Partnership with IATA
Malaysia Airlines Berhad Academy today took a step further in strengthening its position as a regional aviation learning hub by collaborating with the International Air Transport Association in becoming its first Regional Training Partner in South East Asia.