Emirates has announced a number of management changes in its Commercial Operations department that will see two UAE Nationals assuming new roles to support the airline’s growth in the Middle East and Far East. The Commercial team promotions are also a further testament to the airline’s dedicated focus to the strategic direction and broader development … Read more
Boeing has announced a new services contract with United Airlines that is expected to reduce costs and increase efficiency for the airline by providing high-value, mission-critical rotable parts. Boeing will support United Airlines’ entire fleet of 787 Dreamliners through its Component Services program under the 10-year agreement, enabling the airline to greatly reduce its inventory … Read more
ANA and Avianca announced today the start of code-share services as of October 25, 2015. Passengers will be able to book flights with ANA flight code between Japan via the USA or UK to Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras. ANA and Avianca joined Star Alliance in 1999 and 2012 respectively. Continuously, passengers traveling on … Read more
The national airline of Italy today confirmed that its three years business plan was on track to be profitable by 2017. The Chairman of Alitalia, Luca Cordero di Montezemolo, and Vice Chairman of Alitalia and President and Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Airways, James Hogan, today revealed the details of a range of new initiatives … Read more
Bangkok Airways has announced the launch of new direct route between Phuket and Hat Yai. The new service will serve daily flight starting from October 11, 2015 onwards. Mr. Puttipong Prasarttong-Osoth, President of Bangkok Airways PCL said “Bangkok Airways foresees the potential of Phuket and Hat Yai as prominent destinations of leisure and business. Phuket … Read more
Singapore Airlines has selected Airbus’ newly launched Ultra-Long Range version of the A350-900 for non-stop flights to the US. Under an amendment to the carrier’s existing order for 63 A350-900s, seven of the aircraft will now be delivered with an Ultra-Long Range capability for flights of up to 19 hours. In addition, the carrier has … Read more
From 11 March 2016, Airlink will provide direct flights between Cape Town and Maun (Botswana). The combination of Airlink’s new direct Cape Town – Maun service with Airlink’s other services Johannesburg – Maun, Johannesburg – Kasane, Livingstone – Nelspruit/Kruger and Nelspruit/Kruger – Cape Town and Skukuza – Cape Town, will provide the global leisure tour … Read more
Vietjet has celebrated its newest international route connecting Ho Chi Minh City with Yangon, Myanmar. The new route will be operated with a frequency of five return flights per week on every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The flying time per sector is around 2 hours and 15 minutes. Flights depart Ho Chi Minh … Read more
Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments The airline has announced the induction of six new aircraft to its existing fleet strength in the next 30 days, a first of its kind initiative in the history of Indian aviation. The induction of the new planes is a part of SpiceJet’s comprehensive plan of operating an enhanced … Read more
Oman Air celebrated the delivery of the airline’s first Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The airline ordered six 787-8s in November 2011 as part of its expansion plans. “We are delighted to receive our first Dreamliner which combined with Oman Air’s award-winning service will provide an excellent travel experience for our customers,” said Paul Gregorowitsch, Chief Executive Officer, Oman … Read more