Saudia acquires 63 new additional airplanes
Saudia will acquire 63 additional aircraft, including 15 Boeing B777-300ER, 13 Boeing B787 Dreamliners and 35 Airbus A320 and A321neo.
easyJet pilots call off strike
The British Airline Pilots Association (BALPA) announced that EasyJet pilots have suspended the strike they had planned earlier.
Wizz Air opens its 25th base in Kutaisi
Wizz Air has based one of its new Airbus A320 aircraft at Kutaisi Airport, Georgia, starting seven additional new routes to
WestJet and Hainan Airlines announce code-share
WestJet announced today it has entered into a code-share agreement allowing Hainan Airlines to place its HU code on WestJet-operated flights.
Jet Airways announces new flight schedule to Paris
Jet Airways will offer seamless connectivity to North America and Europe over Paris, as part of its revised winter schedule, along with its partners Air France and Delta Air Lines. Effective Oct 30, 2016, flight 9W 124 from Mumbai to Paris will depart at 0250 hrs IST and arrive at 0820hrs local time, while on the … Read more
IATA Seeks Antitrust Immunity to Address Blocked Funds in Venezuela
IATA announced that it filed a request for antitrust immunity with the U.S. DOT to allow airlines to discuss options to maintain connectivity to Venezuela
Hong Kong Airlines Launches New Daily Direct Flight Service to Seoul
Commencing 16 December 2016, Hong Kong Airlines will launch daily service between Hong Kong and Incheon International Airport in Seoul, Korea.
US, Japan rescue squadrons save downed pilot
The pilot was able to eject from the aircraft before the crash and landed in the cold waters of the Pacific, where he waited for rescue.
Christina Foerster joins Brussels Airlines as new Chief Commercial Officer
As of October 1st, Christina Foerster will be joining the Management Board of Brussels Airlines as new Chief Commercial Officer.
Canadian North to launch Boeing 737-300 Combi service between Ottawa and Iqaluit
Canadian North announced that it will begin serving the Ottawa – Iqaluit market with a newer and larger Boeing 737-300 Combi aircraft in early 2017.