Aurigny has applied to Guernsey’s Commerce & Employment Department for a licence to start air services to London City Airport. If the application is successful it is planned that the services would start in May 2014. Aurigny’s Commercial Director Malcolm Coupar said: “The departure of flybe from the London Gatwick route has created the opportunity … Read more
JetBlue Airways and Etihad Airways announced plans to begin codeshare operations and provide customers with enhanced travel options worldwide. The agreement, which is subject to government approval, will see Etihad Airways place its “EY” code on JetBlue-operated flights, initially facilitating connections between the two airlines at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport and Washington’s … Read more
The airplane, a Boeing 787-8 and the 155th Dreamliner built, will be delivered to International Lease Finance Corp. for operation by Aeromexico.
Today, 24 January 2014, Alexandre de Juniac, Chairman and CEO of Air France-KLM and Andre Viljoen, CEO of Air Mauritius, signed an agreement at a ceremony presided by Dass Thomas, Chairman of the Air Mauritius governing board, which will extend the existing collaboration between the two airlines. This agreement provides for the continuation of Air … Read more
Europe Saratov Airlines becomes first Russian E-Jet operator By Aviation Tribune Posted on December 30, 2013 Ruslan Denisov Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments Embraer Commercial Aviation welcomed Saratov-based Saratov Airlines (Saravia) as the first E-Jet customer in Russia. The airline has leased two E195s that will start operations in the coming weeks. The E190 … Read more
Emirates has received delivery of its 43rd and 44th A380 aircraft with a double delivery from Airbus’ Finkenwerder facility in Hamburg, Germany. “Our customers love the A380 – from the quieter cabins and spacious layout on the main deck, to the on-board lounge and shower spas in our premium cabins. It is a beautiful aircraft which we … Read more
Cardiff Airport has secured CityJet, part of the Air France airline group, to operate their Glasgow and Paris (Orly) routes and immediately fill the breach left by Flybe. CityJet will start serving the routes on 20th January 2014, ensuring there is a seamless transition for these vital services from the Welsh capital. This follows the … Read more
Etihad Airways has signed a codeshare agreement with Aegean Airlines, Greece’s largest commercial airline. The agreement will see Aegean Airlines commence a four times a week service between Athens and Abu Dhabi on 30 March 2014 and, subject to regulatory approvals, Etihad Airways will place its EY flight code on the new flight. Aegean Airlines … Read more
AirAsia X, the long haul affiliate of the AirAsia Group, has placed a firm order with Airbus for 25 more A330-300s. The contract is the largest A330 order received by Airbus in a single purchase agreement and increases the carrier’s total firm orders for the type to 51. These will be supplemented by another six … Read more
South African Airways announced that its existing code share agreement with stable mate low cost airline Mango, has been extended to also include further coastal cities in South Africa, as well as Bloemfontein. South African Airways already has a code share agreement in place with Mango for operating flights between Cape Town and Durban, as well … Read more