Finnair will become the first airline in Europe to operate the A350 XWB and the third operator in the world. Finnair has acquired a total of 19 A350 XWBs and will operate its fleet on premium long haul routes, beginning with services between Helsinki and Shanghai. The A350 XWB is Airbus’ all-new mid-size long range … Read more
Etihad Airways and its equity partner airlines have increased the funds raised from their unique platform financing transaction to US$ 700 million following a surge in demand from international financial institutions. Etihad Airways, Etihad Airport Services, airberlin, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Aliltalia and Jet Airways announced on Tuesday they had successfully raised US$ 500 million … Read more
The Spanish carrier Binter, based in the Canary Islands, took delivery in Toulouse of the very first of its 12 ATR 72-600s ordered through two different contracts signed in 2014 and earlier this year. With the introduction of these new ATR ‘-600s series’ aircraft the airline will progressively upgrade its current fleet, consisting of 16 ATR … Read more
Alaska Airlines has named 26-year aviation veteran John Ladner managing director of fleet, standards and operational control, a position he previously held from 2010-2011. In his new role Ladner will define the standards by which Alaska operates company aircraft and qualifies pilots, and validate that those standards are being followed. Ladner replaces Tom Kemp, who … Read more
Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments The first A350 XWB for TAM Airlines rolled out of the Airbus paint shop in Toulouse, revealing the aircraft in its signature red, white and blue livery. The aircraft will continue through the next stages of production, including the installation of engines, completion of cabin furnishing and cockpit fitting, … Read more
Qantas today announced it will add more services between Hobart and east coast cities next year, with flights conveniently timed to connect to Qantas international routes. From 8 March 2016, QantasLink will operate a total of 46 return services per week from Hobart to Sydney and Melbourne, up from 35 services currently. QantasLink CEO John … Read more
Due to the nation-wide demonstration by Finnish labour unions on Friday, Finnair will cancel 16 domestic flights. Finnair intends to fly all its other flights, but considerable delays on flights can be expected on Friday, due to the limited operational capability of the airport. Finnair has over 350 flights on Friday September 18, and 15 of these … Read more
Etihad Airways, its airport services business and five of its equity partners have today successfully completed an innovative new platform financing transaction, raising $500 million on the international markets. Etihad Airways, Etihad Airport Services, airberlin, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Alitalia and Jet Airways have together taken a new step forward in their strategic business development … Read more
Czech Airlines is planning to relaunch its Prague to Yerevan service, effective 13 December 2015. For the time being, the route will be operated strictly seasonally, for a limited period of time covering the traditional Christmas and New Year’s festivities. Czech Airlines plans to operate two return frequencies a week on the Prague – Yerevan … Read more
The new Beluga programme, christened Beluga XL, has successfully passed the latest maturity gate milestone, marking the end of the ‘concept phase’ or design freeze ‘at aircraft level’ which is a key step in any development programme. The maturity gate review demonstrated that the Beluga XL programme is robust and mature enough to move to … Read more