Fiji Airways will add a Sunday service to Hong Kong, increasing its frequency to the Asian hub to four flights a week. The fourth Hong Kong flight will begin on 25th October, and is a permanent fixture on the Fiji Airways schedule. David Bowden, Fiji Airways’ Acting CEO commented: “This increase in frequency further strengthens our … Read more
Delta and American Airlines (including US Airways) will no longer have an interline ticketing and baggage agreement beginning Sept. 15. The agreement provided, among other things, the ability for carriers to rebook their own customers on other airlines during irregular operations (IROPs). The cancellation of the interline agreement with American also means that travel booked … Read more
Boeing employees in Renton, have started final assembly on schedule of the first 737 MAX 8, the first member of Boeing’s new single-aisle family. “We continue to meet our plan on the 737 MAX program thanks to the dedication of our employee team and our suppliers,” said Keith Leverkuhn, vice president and general manager, 737 … Read more
Turkish Airlines and Royal Jordanian have signed a Codeshare Agreement on routes between Jordan and Turkey on September 14, which is set to further expand travel opportunities for the customers of the two airlines. The agreement will be effective as of September 21, 2015. The signing ceremony took place at RJ’s headquarters in Amman. Royal … Read more
Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments Regional Express (Rex) has today announced that it is withdrawing its once daily service between Newcastle and Ballina with effect from 25 October 2015. Rex established the Newcastle to Ballina link in October 2011 which was at the same time the airline commenced services between Newcastle and Sydney. “As … Read more
Porter Airlines will fly to Florida for the first time with the introduction of seasonal service to Orlando-Melbourne International Airport. From December 19, 2015, to April 30, 2016, Porter will offer weekly, non-stop flights between Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (BBTCA) and Orlando-Melbourne International Airport. “Many Canadians want to escape during the winter season, so … Read more
Oman Air is introducing the fifth frequency per week between Muscat and Paris Charles De Gaulle from 25th October 2015. Oman Air first launched flights from Muscat to Paris in 2009. Since then, its four flights per week have attracted huge demand for travellers from the Middle East to Paris, and from Paris to Muscat … Read more
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today announced that an avionics software upgrade resulting in improved aircraft performance is now available for the Gulfstream G280. The new PlaneView280 software, offered in conjunction with supplier Rockwell Collins, results in slower approach speeds, shorter landing distances and enhanced flight management system performance. “The G280 was already a top-performing aircraft in its … Read more
Bombardier Business Aircraft announced today that the Global 7000 and Global 8000 aircraft program is making significant progress with the achievement of major development milestones. The engines have been mounted on the first Global 7000 flight test vehicle (FTV1), which includes all major structural components: rear, centre and forward fuselage sections, wing, landing gears, and vertical and horizontal tail stabilizers. “We … Read more
Cargolux Airlines International has appointed Christian Thiele as its new Country Manager Germany; he succeeds Tony McNichol in this role. Mr. Thiele will take over his new position in October. Christian Thiele is a proven cargo specialist and executive in the cargo industry. In over 30 years, he gained a comprehensive understanding of the business … Read more