Nigeria’s FirstNation Airways suspends operations
Nigerian airline FirstNation Airways became the second Nigerian carrier in two days to announce its suspension of operations.
Antonov signs AN-225 Cooperation Agreement with AICC
On August 30, 2016, Antonov and the Aerospace Industry Corporation of China (AICC) signed a cooperation agreement on the AN−225 programme.
Lufthansa – first European airline to offer TSA Pre program
On August 31, 2016, Lufthansa German Airlines became the first European air carrier to participate in the U.S. Transportation Security Administration’s TSA Pre program.
Jet Airways introduces in-flight entertainment with wireless streaming service
Jet Airways today announced the launch of an innovative and first of its kind inflight entertainment (IFE) service. Using wireless streaming technology, Jet Airways guests can now stream a wide variety of video and audio content directly on their own devices such mobile phones, tablets and laptops, redefining the way entertainment has been experienced on … Read more
Hong Kong Airlines appoints Ms Amy Tsang as General Manager, Alliances & Partnerships
Hong Kong Airlines has announced the appointment of Ms Amy Tsang to the role of General Manager, Alliances & Partnerships.
Geir Steiro joins Thomas Cook Group Airlines to lead maintenance group
Thomas Cook Group Airlines’ growth story continues today with the appointment of Geir Steiro to lead its Group Maintenance Organization.
Royal Thai Air Force launches operation of Sukhoi Business Jets
Sukhoi Business Jets (SBJ) have entered service with the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF).
Colorful Yunnan signs firm order for two Embraer Phenom 300s
Embraer Executive Jets announced today that it signed a firm order with Colorful Yunnan General Aviation, for two Phenom 300 light business jets. Both aircraft are scheduled to be delivered by the end of this year. Tang Xuefan, Chairman of Colorful Yunnan General Aviation and President of Yunnan Airport Group, said purchasing two Phenom 300s … Read more
Cathay Pacific launches flights to London Gatwick on the Airbus A350
Cathay Pacific Airways today operated a near-full flight on its brand-new Airbus A350 from Hong Kong International Airport to London’s Gatwick Airport – the latest destination in the airline’s expanding network.
Bombardier receives final instalment of Quebec’s $1B US investment in CSeries
Bombardier today confirmed that the disbursement of the second and last $500 million US installment of the previously announced $1 billion US investment by the Government of Québec in the C Series Aircraft Limited Partnership, has been received on September 1, 2016.