Air Arabia, which has historically operated an all-Airbus fleet, is considering multiple manufacturers for its future fleet expansion. The airline, which is based in Sharjah, U.A.E., has quickly become one of the largest low-cost carriers in the Middle East, and is considering the purchase of new, more fuel efficient aircraft for its future fleet expansion […]
On Friday, China Southern completed its share issuance to American Airlines, allowing the Dallas-based carrier to take on a 2.68 percent stake in the Chinese airline. The move follows a continued path of global airlines forging equity stakes, rather than just partnerships, to develop their networks. In recent years there have been several similar announcements […]
In a week which saw further Boeing 747 retirements as airlines continue to modernize their fleets, it continues to look like the Queen of the Skies’ days are ever more numbered. This icon of aviation and a favorite of both airlines and passengers since its launch in 1970 has slowly been pushed aside in favor […]
July was another successful month for Airbus sales, being driven by the continued demand of its A350 aircraft. Airbus, which is now in its fourth year of production of the aircraft, has produced 100 of the A350s. On July 25, Airbus confirmed that it had delivered its 100th A350 to Air China as part of a […]
According to an internal memo, American Airlines will be launching their new Boeing 737 MAX 8 on a selection of flights between Miami and New York’s LaGuardia Airport. The initial revenue flight will be on Nov. 29, 2017, the memo stated. The Fort Worth-based carrier’s first 737 MAX 8 aircraft is already built at Boeing’s […]
European low-cost carrier easyJet has announced plans to fly into the music industry with the release of a single containing nothing but engine noise. ‘Jet Sounds,’ a pun on the Beach Boys’ 11th album Pet Sounds, will be available to download starting Friday with all the proceeds going to The Children’s Sleep Charity. A single […]
United Airlines on Thursday announced they would begin service to Everett, Washington’s Paine Field airport beginning in fall 2018. The airline said they would offer six daily flights to the airport from its hubs in Denver and San Francisco. Flights to the airport, located just over 30 miles from larger Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, are meant […]
British Airways foray into other European airlines began in 1992, when it purchased a 49% stake in Delta Air, a German regional airline based in Friedrichshafen. British Airways renamed the airline Deutsche BA (dba) and proceeded to change the focus of the airline. In 1997, the airline acquired the remaining 51% in Deutsche BA to […]
Manchester Airports Group (MAG) recently appointed a new Chief Executive Officer at Manchester Airport. The current CEO, Ken O’Toole, will be replaced by Andrew Cowan, the current CEO of London Stansted Airport. Ken O’Toole will take over as CEO at London Stansted Airport. Alongside the executive reshuffle, Collette Roche has also been named Chief of […]
Honolulu-based Hawaiian Airlines is partnering with LivePerson, Inc., a cloud mobile and online messaging solutions provider, to provide two-way SMS messaging for its passengers. With customer service issues among airlines on the rise lately, Hawaiian hopes to offer a more personal experience for its passengers, by allowing them to respond directly to texts, at their […]
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