Ryanair profit up 4% in first quarter

Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments Ryanair today  reported a 4% rise in Q1 profit to €256m, as traffic grew  11% to 31m while average fare fell 10% to €39.92, offset by a 9% reduction in unit costs. Ryanair’s Michael O’Leary said: “This modest 4% increase in Q1 profit to €256m is in line with … Read more

Qantas and NSW Government extend partnership

Qantas and the NSW Government have announced a $28 million deal to promote Sydney and Regional NSW to the world. NSW Minister for Trade, Tourism and Major Events Stuart Ayres and Qantas International CEO Gareth Evans signed the three-year agreement, following the success of the partnership that began in 2013. Minister Ayres said the deal … Read more

Wasaya Airways Announces New Board of Directors

Lakehead University Law School graduate Adam Fiddler has been appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors for Wasaya. After being confirmed by its 12 ownership communities, the new board of directors of Wasaya moved swiftly at their first Board meeting last night electing key positions. The results of the election are: Chairman of the Board: … Read more

SkyWest and ExpressJet extend Heavy Maintenance Agreements

Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments Bombardier Commercial Aircraft announced today that Bombardier Services Corporation has extended Heavy Maintenance Agreements with SkyWest and ExpressJet Air for a further 10 years. The agreements cover the airlines’ fleets of CRJ Series regional jets. The two airlines operate a total of 433 CRJ Series aircraft, including 234 CRJ200, … Read more

Singapore Airlines To Fly Non-Stop To Manchester

Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments Singapore Airlines will fly non-stop between Singapore and Manchester from 30 October 2016.  In addition, as part of the Northern Winter Schedule, services to Adelaide, Christchurch and Kolkata will increase during peak periods, while seasonal services to Sapporo will be operated in December 2016. The non-stop Singapore-Manchester flights will … Read more