JetBlue announced that it will begin service on its recently announced Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Quito, Ecuador’s Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) route on February 25, 2016. The airline announced the new daily non-stop route in May as part of continued growth in South Florida as well as in the Caribbean and Latin America where JetBlue is a leading carrier. … Read more
Saudi Arabian national carrier flynas announced the launch of flights from Riyadh and Jeddah to Bahrain, its third destination within the GCC following the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait. The service will consist of three flights per week from Jeddah to Bahrain and three flights per week from Riyadh to Bahrain. Commenting on the launch of … Read more
flydubai, today, inaugurated flights to two new destinations in Russia, Nizhny Novgorod and Novosibirsk, making it the first Dubai-based airline to serve these cities. Offering one of the most comprehensive networks from the UAE the carrier now operates to 10 destinations in Russia. The flights from Dubai to Novosibirsk commenced on 04 October with three … Read more
Vistara has announced an agreement with Gurgaon based, Flywings Simulation Technique Centre Pvt Ltd (FWSTC) to provide Safety and Emergency Procedures (SEP) practical training for its pilots and cabin crew. Vistara has been authorized by Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to conduct these trainings with FWSTC. FWSTC is a recognized training service provider established … Read more
OneJet, the air transportation network that provides increased access to nonstop travel in small and medium size markets, confirmed plans to finalize the selection of its next fleet platform during the fourth quarter. The company has retained SkyWorks Capital to assist in the structuring and closing of the transaction, and expects to finalize its selection … Read more
JetSmarter today announced the acquisition of 15,000 hours of flight inventory, valued at $50 million over five years, from Europe’s private jet company GlobeAir, to boost its footprint in Western Europe. Following the completion of a $20 million series B funding round earlier this year, JetSmarter, which democratises the private aviation industry by seamlessly connecting travellers … Read more
Bell Helicopter has announced that it is adding Agrarflug Helilift, located in Ahren, Germany, to its Bell Helicopter Authorized Customer Service Facility network. With thirty years of experience in the industry, Agrarflug Helilift is an established operator with over 40 helicopters in its fleet and offers charter services, aircraft maintenance and training for pilots and … Read more
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.), today announced that Airbus A380 will begin flying between Abu Dhabi (AUH) and New York’s John F. Kennedy (JFK) International Airport on Nov. 23, 2015. The new service was originally scheduled to begin on Dec. 1, 2015 and will replace one of the existing Boeing 777 services. … Read more
New route marks Delta’s fifth long-haul international destination from Minneapolis hub. Delta is adding nonstop daily service from its Minneapolis-St. Paul hub to Rome during the peak summer season beginning May 26, 2016. Rome will be Delta’s fifth long-haul international destination from Minneapolis-St. Paul and the 10th peak-day flight between the U.S. and Italy for summer … Read more
Cargolux Italia and Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA) have entered into a partnership agreement for codeshare cargo flights from Milan Malpensa Airport, Italy, to Kansai International Airport, Japan, and from Malpensa to Narita International Airport, Japan, subject to approvals from the aviation authorities. The cooperation between Cargolux Italia and NCA and represents an improved offering on … Read more