Loganair adds more flights to new Norwich–Isle of Man service
April 30, 2012Loganair is introducing extra flights to its new Norwich–Isle of Man route following strong advance ticket sales ahead of the launch of the service – East Anglia’s first...
JetBlue begins twice daily Fort Lauderdale–Kingston service
April 30, 2012JetBlue Airways has launched twice daily service from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Norman Manley International Airport (KIN) in Kingston, Jamaica.
First South Carolina-built 787 rolled out
April 28, 2012The first Boeing 787 Dreamliner to be assembled in South Carolina has rolled out of final assembly following its completion at the company’s North Charleston facility.
Flybe repositions brand to begin 'Making Flying Better'
April 26, 2012Flybe has launched a brand and product repositioning, which the company says will “positively differentiate it from some of the negative perceptions of low-fare travel” and...
Norwegian reduces first quarter loss
April 26, 2012Norwegian has reported its first quarter results with total revenue at NOK 2.36 billion, up 25% compared to the same quarter last year.
Firefly begins Kota Bharu–Johor Bahru connections
April 26, 2012Firefly has become the first airline to provide direct air connections between the south and the east coasts of Peninsular Malaysia with its inaugural flight from Sultan Ismail Petra...
Airbus rolls out 1st new-build Sharklet-equipped A320
April 26, 2012Airbus has completed its first new-build A320 with Sharklets, the wing-tip devices designed to reduce fuel burn – and consequently emissions – by up to 3.5%.
JetBlue reports first quarter profit
April 26, 2012JetBlue Airways has reported its the first quarter 2012 results, with net income for the first quarter of $30 million, a considerable increase compared with first quarter 2011 net income...
Vision Airlines announces 8 new routes to/from Myrtle Beach
April 26, 2012On 31 May, Vision Airlines will begin new, non-stop service on eight new routes between Myrtle Beach in South Carolina and Cincinnati, Cleveland, Toledo, Columbus (all in Ohio); Indianapolis,...
Mokulele helps senior Hawai’i citizens with discount programme
April 26, 2012Mokulele Airlines has announced a new programme, named WikiWings, aimed at helping elder Hawai’ian islanders save money when flying inter-island.
Republic reports first quarter loss of $7.1m
April 25, 2012Republic Airways Holdings has reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2012, with a net loss of $7.1 million compared with a net loss of $22.4 million for the same period...
MRJ now set to fly in 4Q13
April 25, 2012Following an in-depth review of the MRJ programme, Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation (MITAC) has announced that the aircraft’s first flight is now scheduled for the fourth quarter...
Germanwings, Lufthansa Technik enhance Cyclean engine wash deal
April 25, 2012Germanwings has extended its contract with Lufthansa Technik for use of the latter’s Cyclean engine wash system.
Mexico certification for SSJ100
April 25, 2012The Direccion General de Aeronautica Civil, the aviation authority of Mexico, has provided Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company (SCAC) with the Validating Letter (Type Certificate) for the Sukhoi...
JetBlue inaugurates Newark–San Juan, Puerto Rico route
April 25, 2012JetBlue Airways has begun service to its 12th nonstop destination from San Juan's Luis Munoz Marin International Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).
CSeries starts systems tests and simulations
April 25, 2012Bombardier reports that the first set of systems tests and simulations for the CSeries aircraft family – including those on the engine and electrical system – have started...
Flight time does not equal experience, declares RAA
April 25, 2012Regional Airline Association (RAA) senior vice president-operations & safety, Scott Foose, has testified before the US House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on matters...
Jetstar Japan receives its first A320
April 24, 2012Jetstar Japan has taken delivery of its first Airbus A320 of a fleet which is planned to grow to 24 aircraft within three years.
Scoot makes Bangkok its fourth destination
April 24, 2012Scoot has celebrated the beginning of sales for its third destination – Tianjin, China – by announcing its fourth destination, Bangkok.
OAA signs further cadet programme with Tiger Airways
April 24, 2012Oxford Aviation Academy (OAA) has signed a new multi-year training services agreement to supply ab initio graduates through a new airline pilot cadet programme with Tiger Airways –...
