BOC Aviation announced that it has entered into a purchase-and-leaseback arrangement with Air China for five aircraft, comprising three Boeing 777-300ER aircraft and two Airbus A330-300 aircraft, all scheduled for delivery new from the manufacturer in the fourth quarter of 2016.
Etihad Airways continues to build its presence in Africa through a new codeshare agreement with kulula, South Africa’s low cost carrier.
LOT will launch flights to and from Newark, beginning April 28, 2017.
British leisure airline Monarch has successfully concluded discussions with the Civil Aviation Authority to extend its ATOL license.
The refinancing has been agreed well in advance of the expiry of the previous financing arrangements which were arranged in 2012.
Delta pilots reached a comprehensive Agreement in Principle with Delta management to amend their collective bargaining agreement.
Sudan and South Sudan signed an agreement which will assist South Sudan in taking greater responsibility for the air navigation services over its territory
Cargolux Airlines has taken delivery of another 747-8 freighter from Boeing.
ECAir, the national airline of the Republic of Congo, announced the resumption of its service between Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire on October 3, 2016.
South African Airways (SAA) has added capacity on its Mauritius route, with the introduction of Airbus A330-200.