Passenger traffic at Moroccan airports up by 0.31% in H1 2016
Moroccan Airports registered a 0.31% increase in passenger traffic during the first half of 2016, recording 8,289,475 passengers.
flynas launches new flights from Dammam to Qassim, Tabuk and Hail
flynas announced the expansion of its network of domestic destinations from its operations center at King Fahd International Airport in Dammam
Update: Cal-Ore Life Flight Accident
REACH Air Medical Services and Cal-Ore Life Flight confirmed that an accident has occurred involving a Piper Cheyenne aircraft associated with Cal-Ore Life Flight’s Crescent City, CA base. The plane departed at 00:29 AM PST from Crescent City Airport for Oakland International Airport with three crew members and a patient on board. “This is one … Read more
Borealis Free Route Airspace programme Part 2 to receive European funding
The Borealis Alliance has been awarded considerable financial support to continue its work to deliver Free Route Airspace across Northern Europe by 2021. The funding of €63.2 million has been granted to support the ongoing evolution of the Borealis Free Route Airspace programme, extending the number of countries in which Free Route Airspace is available … Read more
Lockheed Martin delivers 30th Merlin MK2 to UK Ministry of Defence
The Ministry of Defence has taken delivery of the 30th upgraded Merlin Mk2 helicopter from industry.
Fatal US Marine Jet Crash During Training Mission
A Third Marine Aircraft Wing pilot, based out of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, was killed as a result of an F/A-18C Hornet crash during a training mission in the vicinity of Twentynine Palms California, at approximately 10.30 PM, July 28, 2016. The cause of the crash is currently under investigation. The 3rd Marine Aircraft … Read more
Allegiant Air’s pilots ratify new contract
After more than three years of bargaining, Allegiant Air pilots ratified their first union contract with the airline on Thursday. With substantial improvements in compensation, benefits, and scheduling, the contract is a major victory for the pilots who have been working tirelessly to raise standards at the low-cost carrier. Pilots will immediately receive up to … Read more
Ryanair to add Liverpool – Marrakesh route
Ryanair has extended its Liverpool winter 2016 schedule, with a new route to Marrakesh, which will operate twice weekly from 31st October.
OneJet announces additional destinations from Louisville
OneJet joined aviation officials and representatives of Greater Louisville Inc. to announce increased service from Louisville.
JetBlue to launch flights to Cuba starting August 2016
JetBlue has announced it will launch flights to Cuba on August 31, 2016. The airline said it is aimed at removing the high costs and complexity of travel to Cuba so that customers can instead get the most of their time visiting loved ones, arranging a unique cultural experience, taking care of business opportunities, or organizing their educational or not-for-profit … Read more