China Airlines’ first A350 XWB ready to start ground and flight tests
The first A350 XWB for China Airlines has rolled out from cabin furnishing & engine installation at the Airbus Toulouse Final Assembly Line.
Ethiopian Airlines to start services to Windhoek
Ethiopian Airlines announced that it will commence services to Windhoek, Namibia, via Gaborone, starting from 4thOctober, 2016.
Air China To Launch Chengdu-Sydney Service
On August 25, 2016, Air China held a press conference in Chengdu, announcing that their Chengdu-Sydney service will begin on November 11, 2016.
Southwest Airlines Pilots Picket at Love Field Airport
A line of pilots stretched outside from ticketing to baggage claim, holding signs in an expression of frustration over a lengthy labor relations battle.
Randy Babbitt Announces Retirement From Southwest Airlines
Southwest Airlines announced that Randy Babbitt, Senior Vice President of Labor Relations, is retiring after 50 years in the commercial aviation industry.
Japan Airlines Revises Flight Frequency and Fleet Plan
Japan Airlines today announced revisions to flight frequency and fleet plans on both international and domestic routes for fiscal year 2016
Founding CEO Of Virgin America To Take Director Role At OneJet
Fred Reid will assist OneJet with the company’s continued expansion into more regional travel markets throughout the U.S.
Southwest Airlines Pilots to Picket at Love Field Airport
Southwest Airlines Pilots’ Association announced that uniformed pilots from Southwest Airlines will carry out an Informational Picket at Love Field Airport
KLM extends its African network to Namibia
KLM’s flight schedule for the three existing flights to Luanda will be adapted to make it possible to fly on to Windhoek and back after a short stopover.
Rwandair Launches Flights to Cotonou and Abidjan
Rwandair announced the commencement of flights to Cotonou, in Benin and Abidjan in Ivory Coast effective September 2, and October 8, 2016 respectively.