Wizz Air adds 10 more routes from Budapest
February 7, 2012Wizz Air will bring a sixth aircraft to its base in Budapest and will open 10 new routes in the coming months, bringing the number of destinations served to 33.
Frontier’s E-190s now offering Gogo WiFi
February 6, 2012Frontier Airlines passengers travelling on the carrier’s Embraer 190 fleet can now surf the web using onboard WiFi provided by Gogo.
New chairman for Aurigny Group
February 6, 2012Jon Moulton has been appointed to succeed from Paul Fairclough as chairman of the Aurigny Group.
Aegean announces Budapest service
February 6, 2012From Friday 9 March, Aegean Airlines will begin a new direct service between Athens and Budapest with four flights per week.
Norwegian January traffic “strongest ever”
February 6, 2012Norwegian has reported record January traffic results both in terms of total number of passengers flown and load factor.
flydubai enhances IFE product
February 5, 2012flydubai has launched an enhanced inflight entertainment (IFE) offering, with more movies, TV programmes and audio.
Ryanair’s January traffic drops 6%
February 3, 2012Ryanair has released its passenger and load factor statistics for January 2012.
EASA certifies SSJ100
February 3, 2012The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued Type Certificate A-176 for the Sukhoi Superjet 100, recognising that the aircraft has demonstrated compliance with the EASA airworthiness...
Ryanair to open Budapest base after Malev closure
February 3, 2012Ryanair is to base four brand new Boeing 737-800s at Budapest Airport from Friday 17 February where it will open 31 new routes with the aim of delivering up to 2 million passengers a...
Wizz Air invests in Budapest base
February 3, 2012Wizz Air is to invest HUF 25 billion ($100 million) into expanding its operations in Budapest, with two more Airbus A320s being added at the airport in March.
AirAsia Japan receives AOC
February 3, 2012AirAsia Japan, the joint venture between between AirAsia and All Nippon Airways, has obtained an Air Operators Certificate (AOC) from the Japanese Civil Aviation Bureau.
AirAsia takes delivery of 100th Airbus A320
February 2, 2012AirAsia has welcomed the arrival of its 100th Airbus A320 and commemorated the event by giving the aircraft a special dragon livery, the zodiac of this Chinese Year.
Wizz Air to switch from Chopin to Modlin in Warsaw
February 1, 2012Wizz Air is to move its entire Warsaw-based operations to the soon-to-open Warsaw Modlin Airport on 18 July 2012.
Aer Arann expands Aer Lingus Regional operation
February 1, 2012Aer Arann is to add two new Aer Lingus Regional routes and increase frequencies on nine of its existing routes in its summer flight schedule.
Cebu Pacific announces long-haul service from Q3 2013
January 31, 2012Cebu Pacific Air is to launch long-haul flights in the third quarter of 2013 using up to eight leased Airbus A330-300s to reach markets beyond the range of its Airbus A320 fleet.
SkyWork adopts Mercator’s Avantik booking system
January 31, 2012SkyWork Airlines has introduced the Avantik booking system, developed by Emirates subsidiary software company Mercator, which allows SkyWork flights to be booked on the major computer...
Cimber Sterling signs with Travelport to help agents book pre-paid baggage
January 31, 2012Travelport and Cimber Sterling have jointly announced the launch of a new service that will enable Travelport-connected travel agents to book pre-paid bags on Cimber Sterling flights...
AirAsia X doubles KL–Tokyo frequency
January 30, 2012From 23 March, AirAsia X is to increase its frequency between Kuala Lumpur and Tokyo (Haneda), Japan from its current three flights a week to six flights weekly, then from 22 June the...
Ryanair announces Q3 profit of €15m
January 30, 2012Ryanair has announced a Q3 profit of €15 million compared with a loss of €10m in the same quarter of its previous financial year.
Air Asia Group load factor up to 80% in 2011
January 30, 2012The AirAsia Group has announced its operational statistics for the full 2011 calendar year including a 2 percentage point rise in load factor to take the annual average to 80%.
Pegasus heads to Almaty
January 27, 2012Pegasus Airlines has launched service from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Almaty, Kazakhstan's largest city, with flights operating outbound on Mondays and Thursdays.
Porter ups Toronto–New York service to 13 a day
January 27, 2012Porter Airlines has announced the enhancement of its New York service with two additional daily flights and a more convenient schedule, taking the number of daily roundtrips between Billy...
Siegel takes Frontier CEO role
January 26, 2012Republic Airways Holdings has named David Siegel as CEO, president, and interim chief operating officer of its wholly owned subsidiary, Frontier Airlines.
Norwegian to use Amadeus Altéa IT suite
January 26, 2012Amadeus and Norwegian Air Shuttle (Norwegian) have announced an agreement for the airline to migrate to Amadeus’s Altéa suite of solutions to gain benefits in ticketing,...
AirAsia investigates Australia consumer case
January 26, 2012AirAsia says it is investigating allegations in court documents filed by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) in the Federal Court of Australia on 17 January 2012...
Norwegian orders 122 Boeing and 100 Airbus narrowbodies
January 25, 2012Norwegian (NAS) has signed firm agreements with both Airbus and Boeing for 222 new aircraft, comprising 100 Boeing 737 MAX8s, 22 Boeing 737-800s and 100 Airbus A320neos.
SaM146 1S18 engine certified by EASA
January 25, 2012PowerJet has received type certification for its SaM146 1S18 regional jet engine from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).
New controller at Virgin America
January 25, 2012Virgin America has named Karen Walker as the company's new vice-president and controller with effect from 1 February, overseeing the airline's day-to-day accounting and financial reporting...
Five new Ryanair routes from Budapest
January 24, 2012Ryanair is to open five new routes from Budapest to Birmingham, Bologna, Bristol, Dublin and London Stansted from March 2012.
CFM reports record year for orders/commitments in 2011
January 23, 2012CFM International has announced that in 2011 it took orders for 1,500 commercial, military and spare CFM56 engines and commitments for 3,056 LEAP engines for a combined value of $51.7...
Bombardier announces 2011 order and delivery totals
January 23, 2012Bombardier Aerospace delivered 245 aircraft in the 11-month fiscal year which ended 31 December 2011, compared with 256 in the previous fiscal year (1 February 2010 to 31 January 201...
New flight schedules released by Southwest Airlines and AirTran
January 22, 2012Southwest Airlines and its wholly owned subsidiary AirTran Airways have each released flight schedules for the period from 12 August until 28 September 2012.
AirTran operations to be maintained at 22 airports by Southwest
January 20, 2012Southwest Airlines has confirmed its intent to convert services by its wholly owned subsidiary AirTran Airways at 22 domestic and international airports to Southwest operations over ...
Pinnacle reports December and full 2011 traffic data
January 20, 2012Pinnacle Airlines Corporation has released capacity and operational results for its subsidiaries for December 2011 and the full calendar year.
AirAsia optimises operations management with drop of merlot
January 20, 2012AirAsia has deployed the first element of airline management system, merlot.aero, which has been implemented to optimise the airline’s aircraft and crew utilisation, making it possible...
Goodrich nacelle support for BA CityFlyer E-190s
January 19, 2012Goodrich has signed a nacelle services agreement with BA CityFlyer for support of the nacelles and thrust reversers in the airline's fleet of Embraer 190s powered by GE CF34-10 engin...
Manx2 scheduled flights begin at London Oxford Airport in May
January 18, 2012From 8 May, London Oxford Airport will welcome daily, year round, scheduled flights to the islands of Jersey and the Isle of Man, when Manx2 makes its debut at the airport.
flydubai starts flights to Baghdad
January 18, 2012flydubai has added to its expanding network with the start of flights to Baghdad, Iraq.
Southwest adds comfort with new cabin design
January 17, 2012Southwest Airlines has announced the introduction of The New Southwest Interior, a cabin update utilising durable and environmentally responsible products to reduce waste and create weight...
WestJet to codeshare with Delta
January 17, 2012WestJet and Delta Air Lines are to begin a codesharing agreement on flights within the United States and Canada, further expanding the partnership between the two carriers.
Virgin America gets in a Philly mood
January 17, 2012Virgin America is to begin service to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) with three daily nonstop flights from Los Angeles (LAX) starting on 4 April and two daily nonstop flights...
ATR reports results of record order year
January 18, 2012ATR has confirmed that it received 157 firm orders (13 ATR 42s and 144 ATR 72s) plus 79 options in 2011 – its 30th anniversary year – beating its previous record year in 2007...
Six new routes announced by Flybe
January 17, 2012Flybe will add six new routes – Newcastle to Newquay and Bergen (Norway); plus Belfast City–Newquay, Knock–Leeds Bradford, Waterford–Birmingham and Southampton–Tours...
AirAsia X to fly KL–Sydney from 1 April
January 17, 2012AirAsia X is expanding its network further into Australia with the introduction of flights on 1 April from its hub in Kuala Lumpur to Kingsford Smith International Airport, Sydney.
Ryanair expects 1,000 new jobs in 2012, as fleet growth continues
January 17, 2012Ryanair reports that it will create more than 1,000 new jobs in 2012 for pilots, cabin crew, engineers and sales/marketing people, relating to the growth of its fleet from 270 to 305...
WestJet discusses potential regional airline with employees
January 16, 2012WestJet reports that it is considering the launch of a new short-haul, regional airline as early as 2013 using a fleet of approximately 40 turboprops.
Vueling announces €325m aircraft and routes investment at Barcelona
January 13, 2012Vueling is to invest €325 million at its Barcelona’s El Prat base with the addition of four Airbus A320s and one A319, the largest biggest investment by Vueling at the Catalan...
New president for Bombardier Commercial Aircraft
January 13, 2012Michele (Mike) Arcamone is to take up the post of president, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft on 1 February, succeeding Gary Scott, who retired on 1 October 2011.
Cebu Pacific announces 14% passenger growth in 2011
January 13, 2012Cebu Pacific Air reports that it flew close to 12 million passengers during 2011, an increase of 14% over the 10.5 million passengers carried in 2010.
All jet service for American Eagle at DFW
January 12, 2012American Eagle Airlines is replacing all its ATRs operating from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), bringing jet service to 14 markets throughout Arkansas, Louisiana, Missouri,...
Ryanair announces ETS levy
January 12, 2012Ryanair is to introduce a £0.25 levy per passenger for all bookings made from Tuesday 17 January to cover the costs of the EU’s Emissions Trade Scheme (ETS) – which...
Budapest gets new Blue1 flights from Helsinki
January 12, 2012Budapest Airport reports that Blue1 will begin scheduled services from Helsinki for the 2012 summer season, operating weekly from 2 June until 29 September, increasing to twice weekly...
Volaris finalises 44 aircraft order with Airbus
January 12, 2012Volaris has signed a purchase agreement for 30 Airbus A320neos and 14 A320s, the largest single commercial aircraft order ever by an airline in Mexico.
JetBlue reports December 2011 and full-year traffic data
January 11, 2012JetBlue Airways has announced its preliminary traffic results for December 2011 and for the full calendar year.
Southwest announces new Atlanta–LA flight
January 11, 2012Southwest Airlines plans to operate one new daily nonstop flight between Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and Los Angeles International Airport beginning on 10 June, in...
New Washington DC route for Porter
January 11, 2012On 16 April, Porter Airlines will begin service to Washington Dulles International Airport – the Canadian carrier's sixth US destination – with up to three daily roundtrip...
Skywest announces December 2011 traffic figures
January 11, 2012Skywest has announced its network operating statistics for the month of December 2011 with the load factor for Regular Passenger Transport (RPT) traffic dropping by 1.76 percentage p...
Embraer delivers 105 commercial aircraft in 2011
January 11, 2012Embraer reports that it delivered 105 aircraft to the airline market in 2011 and achieved sales of 124 E-Jets, leaving the firm order backlog at the end of 2011 stood at $15.4 billio...
11.6% passenger increase in 2011 creates new Vueling annual record
January 11, 2012Vueling has reported that in 2011 it carried 12,315,721 passengers, an 11.6% increase in the number of carried passengers compared with 2010.
Loganair provides Shetland lifeline during ferry downtime
January 11, 2012Loganair will add 56 flights between Aberdeen and Sumburgh during February and March, following the news that the North Isles shipping services are to be curtailed during the ferries’...
December 2011 and calendar year traffic stats announced by Southwest
January 9, 2012Southwest Airlines has reported December 2011 combined traffic results for Southwest Airlines and AirTran (which became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Southwest on 2 May).
Great Lakes announces December and calendar year 2011 traffic plus share news
January 9, 2012Great Lakes Aviation has announced preliminary passenger traffic results for the month of December 2011, the year ending 31 December 2011, plus a decrease in the number of shares of common...
SkyWest, Inc. reports combined December 2011 and full year traffic for subsidiaries
January 9, 2012SkyWest, Inc. has announced combined December and calendar year 2011 traffic figures for its airline subsidiaries, SkyWest Airlines, Atlantic Southeast Airlines and ExpressJet Airlin...
AirAsia X culls Europe and India services
January 12, 2012AirAsia X has announced a “realignment” of its network to focus on its core markets, a move which will see the carrier withdrawing services to India (Mumbai and Delhi) and...
EU ETS threatens AirAsia X flights to Europe
January 11, 2012AirAsia X’s services from Kuala Lumpur to London Gatwick and Paris Orly may become victims of the inclusion of aviation in the European Union’s Emissions Trading Scheme (...
18 new Ryanair routes from Girona
January 10, 2012Ryanair has announced 19 new routes from Girona to begin in March with the number of based aircraft to grow from four to nine by summer 2012, all designed to increase Girona’s traffic...
Vueling launches new flight purchasing app for Android
January 10, 2012Vueling has announced the release an app for purchasing flights for the Google Android operating system, which enables access to Vueling’s services in addition to the purchasing...
Ryanair to make Paphos its 50th base
January 10, 2012Ryanair says it will open its 50th base (and first in Cyprus) at Paphos in April 2012 with two based aircraft and 14 routes which the carrier expects initially to deliver more than 600,000...
A J Walter to support Eastar Jet 737NGs
January 10, 2012A J Walter Aviation has been awarded a seven-year contract to provide power-by-the-hour type support to Korean low-fare airline Eastar Jet, covering the airline’s current fleet...
Cebu Pacific launches Hong Kong–Boracay service
January 9, 2012Cebu Pacific Air will begin thrice-weekly direct Hong Kong–Kalibo (Boracay) flights on 23 March, the airlines’s first direct international route to and from Boracay.
Wizz Air adds Stavanger to its network from Katowice
January 9, 2012From 25 April, Wizz Air, will add Stavanger in Norway to the destinations it will fly from Katowice airport.
Frontier announces December 2011 and full-year traffic
January 9, 2012Frontier Airlines has reported preliminary traffic results for December 2011 and for the full calendar year.
December and full-year 2011 traffic announced by Republic Airways
January 9, 2012Republic Airways Holdings has reported preliminary passenger traffic results for December 2011 and for the whole year.
Frontier to fly Knoxville–Orlando service
January 9, 2012Frontier Airlines is to add service between Knoxville, Tennessee (TYS) and Orlando, Florida (MCO).
Wizz Air passenger numbers up 15% in 2011
January 5, 2012Wizz Air reports that it carried more than 11 million passengers in 2011, equivalent to a 15% growth year-on-year, while maintaining an average load factor of over 84%, in line with previous...
Norwegian reports passenger figures for December 2011 and full year
January 5, 2012Norwegian has reported its December 2011 traffic results – featuring what it calls “solid passenger growth” of 22% – and a full year total of about 16 million...
Two more ATR 72-600s for GECAS
January 3, 2012GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) and ATR have announce an order by the lessor for two additional ATR 72-600s plus two options.
RAK Airways teams with Al Ghurair Exchange to offer payment options
January 3, 2012RAK Airways has partnered with Al Ghurair Exchange, one of the oldest foreign exchange brands in the UAE, to offer customers new and simpler payment options for their ticket purchase...
Firefly targets government agencies in Pahang to promote new route
December 30, 2011Firefly is seeking business from Malaysian government agencies in Pahang to highlight its new twice daily services between Kuala Lumpur Subang and Kuantan.
SeaPort Airlines launches Yakima/Wenatchee to Portland service
December 29, 2011SeaPort Airlines has announced a new service between Yakima and Wenatchee in Washington and Portland, Oregon which is schedule to begin on 1 March.
Tentative seniority integration deal for Southwest/AirTran flight attendants
December 26, 2011Southwest Airlines has announced a tentative Seniority Integration Agreement between the Company, the Transport Workers Union (TWU) 556, the union representing Southwest Airlines Flight...
Gogo starts IPO process
December 23, 2011Gogo Inc has filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a proposed initial public offering (IPO) of its common stock.
MRJ ‘Iron Bird’ begins operation
December 22, 2011Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation has announced that the hydraulic and flight control system rig test (known as the “iron bird”) for the MRJ (Mitsubishi Regional Jet) has successfully...
Pilot fatigue rule fails 'One Level of Safety' criterion says SWAPA
December 21, 2011The US Federal Aviation Administration’s final regulations regarding airline pilot flight and duty time limitations and minimum rest requirements has been welcomed by the Southwest...
Precision Air Services orders 5 ATR -600 Series aircraft
December 21, 2011Tanzanian carrier Precision Air Services and ATR have announced the signing of a contract for the airline to purchase four ATR 42-600s and one ATR 72-600 in a deal valued at $98 mill...
Catania and Bucharest routes for Air Vallée
December 21, 2011Air Vallée has announced its intention to operate a daily service from Parma to Catania from 14 January 2012 and also a new route from Parma to Bucharest which is expected to start...
flydubai adds two new routes to Iraq
December 20, 2011flydubai has added two further Iraqi destinations to its network with flights to Baghdad and Najaf due to begin in the New Year.
AirAsia adds KL–Palembang services
December 19, 2011AirAsia has introduced additional flights from Kuala Lumpur to Palembang and is operating the route three times weekly.
Pegasus announces new loyalty programme
December 19, 2011Pegasus Airlines has launched a new “benefits-full” version of its frequent flyer programme Pegasus Plus.
flydubai is recipient of 7,000th Boeing 737
December 16, 2011Boeing has delivered the 7,000th 737 to come off its production line to flydubai, the airline’s 14th 737-800 with the Boeing Sky Interior.
JetBlue selects PW1100G-JM for A320neos
December 15, 2011JetBlue Airways has chosen Pratt & Whitney PurePower PW1100G-JM engines to power its order of 40 firm A320neos.
SSJ100 training centre opens in Moscow
December 15, 2011The opening ceremony of the training centre for the flight and technical staff of customers and operators of the Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ100) aircraft has been held at Zhukovsky, Moscow...
Monarch to carry out base maintenance for easyJet
December 15, 2011Monarch Aircraft Engineering has signed a base maintenance agreement with easyJet to carry out a series of wing rear spar inspection service bulletins on the airline’s Airbus A320...
Aer Lingus announces new routes, ups frequencies for summer 2012
December 15, 2011Aer Lingus has announced the addition of new routes to Verona and Stockholm and increased frequencies on other routes to its summer 2012 schedule.
flydubai launches cargo division
December 15, 2011flydubai is launching a new division, flydubai Cargo, set to start on 1 January 2012, to transport goods to all of the low-fare airline’s 46 destinations, as well as additional...
airBaltic achieves 10 pp load factor increase in November
December 14, 2011airBaltic carried 201,923 passengers in November 2011 from its bases in Riga, Vilnius and Tallinn, almost the same as in November 2010, when the airline transported 201,873 passenger...
Jet2.com announces Budapest–Leeds/Bradford service
December 14, 2011Jet2.com is to introduce new twice weekly flights from Budapest Airport to Leeds/Bradford from 29 March 2012 which will operate on Thursdays and Sundays.
Loganair to create base at Norwich in 2012
December 14, 2011Flybe’s franchise carrier Loganair is to base an aircraft at Norwich International Airport from March 2012 to offer a wider range of domestic air services that will ultimately create...
Latvian government approves airBaltic future development
December 13, 2011The Latvian government has agreed to a capital increase for airBaltic to enable the future development of the carrier and its fleet modernisation.
Pinnacle calls in consultants to improve liquidity and profitability
December 13, 2011Pinnacle Airlines Corporation has begun a comprehensive programme to reduce short- and long-term costs and enhance liquidity.
Southwest places firm order for 150 Boeing 737 MAX and 58 more 737NGs
December 13, 2011Boeing and Southwest Airlines have announced a firm order for 150 737 MAX aircraft, becoming the first customer to finalise an order for the 737 MAX and the launch customer for the new...
Ryanair launches Palma base, cuts Alicante services
December 13, 2011Ryanair is to open its 49th EU base at Palma Airport in March 2012 with four based aircraft operating 47 routes, 17 of which are new, but the airline will implement a 50% cutback in its...
Skywest to get 5 more ATR 72-600s for Virgin Australia ops
December 13, 2011Australia’s Skywest Airlines has confirmed plans to introduce five more ATR 72-600s into its fleet, to be operated on a range of routes on behalf of Virgin Australia.
SkyWork selects Aviareps for Austrian market sales
December 9, 2011SkyWork and Aviareps have announced that with immediate effect, Aviareps is to take over all sales and marketing activities in Austria on behalf of the Swiss airline.
AirAsia celebrates 10th anniversary
December 8, 2011AirAsia has celebrated its 10th anniversary with a variety of activities organised by the airline for the public to commemorate the special occasion.
easyJet and Nicarnica Aviation successfully trial AVOID ash detection technology
December 8, 2011easyJet and Nicarnica Aviation have reported successful testing of the ash radar technology. AVOID (Airborne Volcanic Object Imaging Detector), a system that involves placing infrared...
SkyWest reports combined November 2011 traffic for its airline subsidiaries
December 8, 2011SkyWest, Inc. has announced combined traffic for its three airline subsidiaries, SkyWest Airlines, Atlantic Southeast Airlines and ExpressJet Airlines.
Flybe and AirDat combine to improve European weather forecasts
December 7, 2011Flybe and AirDat, a private US-based weather forecaster, have announced a partnership to provide real-time meteorological data for Europe directly from Flybe’s fleet of 83 airc...
Delta and GOL announce enhanced commercial relationship
December 7, 2011GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes and Delta Air Lines have signed an agreement for a long-term exclusive commercial alliance, under which the pair will expand co-operation to build on each...
IAG chairman forecasts Iberia Express success to follow Vueling's
December 7, 2011IAG chairman Antonio Vazquez, commenting on the decision to launch Iberia Express while the conglomerate has a stake in Vueling, has explained that pilot contracts prevent the latter...
Estonian Air becomes ERA member
December 7, 2011The European Regions Airline Association (ERA) has welcomed Estonian Air as a new airline member of the Association.
New Ryanair base at Billund
December 7, 2011Ryanair plans to open its 48th base at Billund Airport in March 2012 with two based aircraft and 19 routes in total.
BOC Aviation completes first E-Jet purchase/leaseback with Azul
December 5, 2011BOC Aviation has entered into its first purchase and leaseback transaction for Embraer aircraft with Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras with the deal relating to four new E-195s for...
Virgin America starts flights to Puerto Vallarta
December 2, 2011Virgin America has inaugurated its five nonstop flights a week service from its home base of San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR)....
Horizon Air reports November traffic figures
December 2, 2011Horizon Air has announced its November 2011 traffic data including a 3.3-point increase in load factor compared with the same month last year.
Scoot to open with Sydney service
December 1, 2011Sydney has been announced as Scoot’s inaugural destination when it starts flying from Singapore in mid-2012.
JetBlue slot expansion at LaGuardia and Reagan National
December 1, 2011JetBlue Airways has completed an agreement to purchase two bundles of eight slot pairs, one at New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and the second at Washington’s Ronald Reagan National...
Horizon Air pilots awarded wage rise
December 1, 2011Horizon Air and its pilots, represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT), have jointly announced that the neutral arbitrator responsible for choosing the 2012-2013...
Sharklet-fitted Airbus A320 completes first flight
November 30, 2011Airbus has completed the first flight of A320 development aircraft (MSN 001) fitted with the new ‘Sharklet’ wing-tip devices.
Skywest takes fourth ATR 72-500 for Virgin Australia operations
November 30, 2011Skywest Airlines has announce taken delivery of its fourth new ATR 72-500 for operation as part of the Australian Regional Airline Network (“ARAN”) Agreement between Skywest...
Wizz Air adds new Poland–Norway routes
November 30, 2011Wizz Air is to begin two new services from Gdansk to Norway, namely to Trondheim and Haugesund, starting in April 2012, with both services initially operate twice a week.
Increased passenger charge on AirAsia international flights
November 30, 2011From 1 December 2011, all AirAsia passengers flying to international destinations from Malaysia will be subjected to new Passenger Service Charge (PSC) rates, caused, says the airline,...
Goodrich SmartDisplay EFB for Monarch’s Airbuses
November 30, 2011Monarch Airlines has selected Goodrich’s SmartDisplay electronic flight bag (EFB) for its Airbus A300, A320, A321 and A330 aircraft.
SafTGlo for Monarch fleet
November 29, 2011Monarch Airlines is to fit STG Aerospace’s SafTGlo photoluminescent (PL) floorpath marking system across its fleet.
Ryanair fights to block screenscrapers
November 28, 2011Ryanair says it will continue to protect consumers again the unauthorised sale of its seats by screenscrapers, and will now modify its new reCAPTCHA internet security feature, after Edreams...
Mobile phone self combusts on Rex flight
November 25, 2011A passenger’s mobile phone started emitting a significant amount of dense smoke, accompanied by a red glow, shortly after Regional Express (Rex) flight ZL319 operating from Lismore...
Airlines to EU States: get on with Single European Sky
November 25, 2011Four airline associations – AEA, ELFAA, ERA and IACA – have called on the European Union’s Member States to end procrastination over the Single European Sky project...
Wizz Air offering reserved seating
November 24, 2011Wizz Air has decide to introduce reserved seating for passengers with a new service called ‘Wizz Reserved Seat’.
Wizz Air launches Budapest–Dortmund service
November 24, 2011From 13 January 2012, Wizz Air is to add Dortmund to its destinations from Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD), intially offering a twice a week service (Mondays and Fridays),...
flydubai begins Belgrade service
November 23, 2011flydubai has inaugurated services to its 46th destination, Belgrade in Serbia. The new route is flydubai’s 12th destination in Central and Eastern Europe, a region key to the airline’s...
Wizz Air Ukraine reinstates flights from Lviv
November 22, 2011Wizz Air is to restart operations in Western Ukraine following the successful completion of runway reconstruction works at Lviv International Airport.
Ryanair reserved seating trial expands to all routes
November 22, 2011Ryanair will extend its reserved seating service to all its routes, after successfully trialling it on more than 100 routes since May.
More aircraft acquisitions and lease placements by ALC
November 22, 2011Air Lease Corporation (ALC) has signed lease agreements for 13 additional aircraft including a number for regional and low-fare airlines.
15 E-190s for BOC Aviation
November 22, 2011BOC Aviation and Embraer have signed a contract for the purchase of 15 Embraer 190s, with deliveries scheduled from the fourth quarter of 2012 through to 2014.
Astraeus is dead – long live Astraeus?
November 22, 2011Astraeus Limited, which operated as Astraeus Airlines and was a wholly-owned subsidiary of Eignarhaldsfelagid Fengur, has ceased operations with immediate effect with its board having...
Norwegian announces 34 new routes
November 22, 2011Norwegian (NAS) is continuing to grow in the Nordic region, with 34 new routes from Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden to destinations all over Europe to begin when the 2012 summer schedule...
Jet2.com signs line maintenance deal with Monarch Aircraft Engineering
November 22, 2011Monarch Aircraft Engineering has announced the signing of a line maintenance technical handling agreement with Jet2.com.
New Zhukovsky-based SSJ100 FFS ready for training
November 22, 2011A new full flight simulator (FFS) for the Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ100), made by Thales and located at SuperJet International’s training centre in Zhukovsky, Moscow Region, is now...
AirAsia reports net profit up again in third quarter
November 22, 2011AirAsia Berhad has announced strong third quarter financial results.
SkyWest Airlines becomes a US Airways regional partner
November 21, 2011US Airways has announced the addition of SkyWest Airlines to its portfolio of partners operating as US Airways Express.
New flight provider for Iceland Express as Astraeus ends operations
November 21, 2011Iceland Express (IEX) is now leasing its aircraft from CSA Holidays, a subsidiary of Czech Airlines, a move replacing IEX’s previous agreement with Astraeus following the latter’s...
Aerolíneas Argentinas joins Embraer pooling programme
November 21, 2011Embraer and Aerolíneas Argentinas have announced a six-year Flight Hour Pool Program agreement, through which Embraer will provide component support for the carrier’s entire...
FAA approves single AOC for ASA/ExpressJet to become world’s largest regional airline
November 18, 2011SkyWest, Inc. has announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Atlantic Southeast Airlines (ASA) and ExpressJet Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of ASA, have received approval from...
LTAA pooling support for PW150As on airberlin’s Q400s
November 18, 2011airberlin and Lufthansa Technik AERO Alzey (LTAA) have signed a multi-year Spare Engine Pool agreement to support airberlin's fleet of PW150A-powered Bombardier Q400s which are operated...
Lion Air commits to order 201 737 MAXs and 29 737-900ERs worth $21.7 billion
November 17, 2011Boeing and Lion Air have announced a commitment by the airline to order 201 737 MAXs and 29 737-900ERs in a deal which also includes purchase rights for an additional 150 aircraft.
ACG to buy 35 Boeing 737 MAXs and 20 737-800s
November 17, 2011Boeing and Aviation Capital Group (ACG) have announced the leasing company's commitment for 35 737 MAX aeroplanes and its firm order for 20 737-800s, making ACG the first aircraft leasing...
DAA’s Collier to be new CEO at LCY as Gooding steps down
November 15, 2011London City Airport (LCY) has announced that CEO, Richard Gooding OBE, will step down in early 2012 to be replaced by Declan Collier, currently CEO of the Dublin Airport Authority (D...
DUBAI 2011: Eastern Express to launch Abu Dhabi services from Fujairah
November 15, 2011A new, Fujairah-based regional airline, Eastern Express, has announced plans to begin twice-daily turboprop service from its home base to Abu Dhabi, launching in 1st quarter of 2012....
DUBAI 2011: Airbus sells more A320neos with ACG firm order for 30
November 15, 2011Aviation Capital Group (ACG) has signed a firm order with Airbus for 30 A320neos with deliveries start late in the decade.
DUBAI 2011: Deals for flydubai with each of ADAT, Honeywell and MC Aviation Partners
November 15, 2011flydubai has signed support deals with Abu Dhabi Aircraft Technologies (ADAT) and Honeywell, plus a new aircraft financing sale and leaseback agreement with MC Aviation Partners.
DUBAI 2011: Atlasjet signs Letter of Intent for 10 Bombardier CS300s
November 15, 2011Turkish low-fare airline Atlasjet has agreed to purchase 10 Bombardier CS300s with options for a further five and has signed a Letter of Intent to that effect.
DUBAI 2011: 45 A320neos and 30 more A320s for Spirit in MoU with Airbus
November 15, 2011Spirit Airlines has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for 75 Airbus A320 family jets, the order comprising 45 A320neos and 30 A320s.
DUBAI 2011: Republic Airways confirms LEAP-1A order and signs service deal
November 14, 2011Republic Airways Holdings has firmed up its order for CFM LEAP-1A engines to power 20 Airbus A319neo and 60 Airbus A320neo aircraft plus spares, simultaneously adding a Rate per Flight...
DUBAI 2011: ALAFCO firms up Paris A320neo order and adds 20
November 14, 2011ALAFCO has finalised a purchase order for 50 A320neo family aircraft and taken options for 30 more to be finalised by the year end.
DUBAI 2011: Irkut seeking partner for MC 21 aftermarket development
November 14, 2011With the arrangements for global aftermarket support for Irkut’s MC 21 family being constantly questioned, the company’s vice-president of marketing & sales, Kirill Budaev,...
DUBAI 2011: LFAs to lead Middle East single-aisle market growth, says Boeing’s Tinseth
November 14, 2011In his 20-year forecast for the Middle-East aviation market, Boeing Commercial Airplanes’ vice-president of marketing, Randy Tinseth, said he believes low-fare airlines (LFAs) will...
DUBAI 2011: ATR adds to record year with NordStar order for 3 ATR 42-600s
November 14, 2011NordStar Airlines has placed a firm order for three ATR 42-600s, taking the manufacturer’s 2011 firm orderbook to 148.
DUBAI 2011: Same skin, new aircraft possibility for E-Jet Evolution
November 13, 2011Embraer has confirmed that it has decided against building an all-new aircraft larger than its current E-Jet family, concentrating instead on developing the current airframe with new...
DUBAI 2011: Bombardier Commercial Aircraft opens Middle East and Africa sales & support office
November 13, 2011Bombardier Aerospace is to open a regional sales and marketing office for its Commercial Aircraft operation in Dubai to serve the Middle East and Africa.
DUBAI 2011: CSeries still on track says Hachey as flight deck is unveiled
November 13, 2011As he showed off the aircraft’s new flight deck, Bombardier Aerospace president and COO, Guy Hachey, declared that the company’s CSeries family is still on target to meet...
First ATR 72-600 for Caribbean Airlines delivered
November 10, 2011Caribbean Airlines has taken delivery in Toulouse of its first ATR 72-600, the first aircraft from an order for nine of these type.
WestJet reports 3Q11 net earnings of C$39m
November 9, 2011WestJet has announced its third quarter (3Q11) results for the three months ending 30 September 2011, featuring net earnings of $39.3 million, 10.4% down on 3Q10 net earnings of $43.8...
Republic firms up A320neo family order; changes type mix
November 9, 2011Republic Airways Holdings has confirmed its order with Airbus, previously announced as a Letter of Intent at the Paris Air Show, to buy 80 A320neo family aircraft but has changed the...
Republic Airways reports small profit for 3Q11
November 8, 2011Republic Airways Holdings has reported key financial results for the third quarter of 2011 (3Q11) to the end of September, including net income of $9.0 million, compared with net income...
Our Airline selects TTI Aeropack reservations system
November 8, 2011Our Airline, the national carrier of Nauru, and Travel Technology Interactive (TTI) have entered into a multi-year contract to provide the airline with Aeropack NG, TTI’s hosted...
WestJet chooses LSY’s myIDTravel for staff travel management
November 8, 2011WestJet Airlines has opted for myIDTravel, an integrated ID travel management solution for staff travel, from Lufthansa Systems (LSY) to help introduce self-service e-ticketing for flights...
Increased half year profits for Ryanair
November 7, 2011Ryanair has announced a 20% increase in half year profits to €544 million for the six months ending 30 September 2011.
CIT orders up to 30 E-Jets
November 7, 2011CIT Aerospace has placed an order for 10 E-Jets plus 20 options with the mix of Embraer 190s and 195s yet to be announced.
Air Vallée announces Parma base with E-Jets and new Paris route
November 7, 2011Air Vallée is to base 3 Embraer E-Jets – one E-170 and two E-190s – at Parma Giuseppe Verdi Airport, with the first arriving in spring 2012.
AirTran and Southwest pilots ratify seniority integration deal
November 7, 2011The pilots of AirTran Airways, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), and those of Southwest Airlines, represented by the Southwest Airlines Pilots’ Association...
Boeing updates 737 MAX configuration and customer numbers
November 3, 2011Boeing says that the 737 MAX aircraft family will use a 68-inch diameter fan on its optimised CFM LEAP-X1B engine and that there has been “overwhelming acceptance from customers...
Pinnacle reports third quarter 2011 results
November 3, 2011Pinnacle Airlines Corporation has announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2011, include a net loss of $3.5 million.
First ALC ATR 72-600 delivered; leased to TRIP
November 3, 2011ATR has delivered to Air Lease Corporation (ALC) the lessor’s first ATR 72-600, the aircraft subsequently being handed over to its operator, TRIP Linhas Aéreas.
CSeries windtunnel tests support design and efficiency projections
November 1, 2011Bombardier Aerospace reports that the final results of a three-phase windtunnel test programme have provided further validation of the CSeries aircraft's aerodynamic design and also support...
Frontier begins Kansas City–Houston and Kansas City–Las Vegas services
November 2, 2011Frontier Airlines has inaugurated its new nonstop service between Kansas City (MCI) and both Houston Hobby (HOU) and Las Vegas (LAS).
SIA’s LFA subsidiary Scoot claims to be “Not your usual airline”
November 1, 2011Scoot has been unveiled as the name of Singapore Airlines’ new low-fare, medium-to-long haul airline subsidiary, with the new company claiming it’s brand is “clearly...
Monarch and CTC develop MPL training partnership
October 31, 2011Monarch Airlines and CTC Aviation Group have announced a new partnership to deliver Multi-crew Pilot Licence (MPL) training and, following the pair’s long-standing relationship...
SkyWork inaugurates Bern–Budapest service
October 31, 2011Budapest Airport has welcomed the first SkyWork Airlines flight from Bern, SkyWork’s 31-seat, Dornier 328 aircraft, flight number SX602 touched down on schedule at 13:25.
navAero EFBs for airberlin
October 31, 2011airberlin group has selected navAero’s t•BagC22 electronic flight bag (EFB) computer and display hardware system for the Airbus A319/A320/A321s, A330s, Boeing 737NGs and Bombardier...
Vueling announces new Barcelona–Cardiff route
October 28, 2011Vueling is to launch a regular scheduled flight from Cardiff Airport to Barcelona on 27 March 2012, initially operating three days a week – Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
JetBlue firms up 40 A320neos order
October 27, 2011JetBlue Airways has signed the firm order for 40 A320neo aircraft originally announced during the Paris Air Show in June this year.
Lisbon base in April 2012 for easyJet
October 27, 2011easyJet is to open a base in Lisbon from 19 April 2012 – the carrier’s 23rd – with initial operations adding five new services to Copenhagen, Amsterdam, Bordeaux and...
11 more E-195s for Azul
October 26, 2011Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras has signed a firm order for 11 Embraer 195s for delivery from 2013, taking its total orders for Embraer E-Jets to 52 aircraft.
navAero EFB wins EASA STC for BAe 146/Avro RJs
October 26, 2011navAero’s t•BagC22 electronic flight bag (EFB) system has received an EASA Supplementary Type Certificate (STC) 10036958 for BAe 146/Avro RJ series aircraft on behalf of Malmo...
Six CRJ900s for undisclosed Chinese airline
October 26, 2011Bombardier Aerospace has announced that a Chinese airline, which has asked to remain unidentified at present, has signed a conditional purchase agreement for six CRJ900 NextGen aircr...
Boeing, Embraer and São Paulo Research Foundation to lead aviation biofuels programme in Brazil
October 26, 2011Plans to collaborate on long-term aviation biofuels-related research and development have been announced jointly by Boeing, Embraer and the São Paulo State Research Foundation...
JetBlue announces third quarter profit
October 26, 2011JetBlue Airways has reported its results for the third quarter 2011 including net income of $35 million.
airBaltic Training set to begin Q400 Type Rating courses
October 25, 2011airBaltic Training has announced that its Bombardier Q400 Type Rating programme has been approved by Latvia’s Civil Aviation Agency.
airberlin reschedules Airbus and Boeing deliveries
October 25, 2011airberlin has reached agreement with both Airbus and Boeing with regard to rescheduling of the deliveries of the aircraft it has on order with each of the manufacturers.
Baden-Baden to be Ryanair’s 47th base
October 25, 2011Ryanair is to open its 47th base at Baden-Baden (Karlsruhe) airport in March 2012 with two based aircraft and more routes, which the airline says should deliver more than 800,000 passengers...
Embraer targets Russia for E-Jet sales
October 27, 2011Embraer is looking to fulfil what it believes is a strong need for aircraft in the 70-120 seat segment in Russia, where, according to VP Europe – commercial aviation, Simon Newitt...
Germanwings and Lufthansa Technik sign technical deal for fleet
October 24, 2011Germanwings and Lufthansa Technik have significantly strengthened their existing relationship by signing a strategic co-operation contract regarding technical services for the complete...
Eznis Airways selects AMOS IT software from Swiss-AS
October 24, 2011Eznis Airways has selected AMOS as its new MRO software package and has promptly launched implementation at its base in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
Parry takes up Astraeus reins again
October 21, 2011Hugh Parry, one of the founding directors of Astraeus Airlines, has returned to the business as chief executive, succeeding Mario Fulgoni who left the company in August.
American Eagle pilots announce tentative agreement with management
October 21, 2011American Eagle pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA), have announced a tentative agreement with the airline’s management on an eight-year...
Gauss is new airBaltic CEO
October 21, 2011The Supervisory Board of airBaltic has named Martin Gauss as the new chief executive officer and chairman of the executive board, a post he will take up on 1 November.
Aer Lingus increases Dublin–London Gatwick frequencies
October 21, 2011Aer Lingus has announced extra flights between Dublin and London Gatwick airport, giving the carrier more frequency for the route than any other airline.
Collective bargaining agreement ratified by Pinnacle Airlines Inc flight attendants
October 21, 2011Pinnacle Airlines Corporation's wholly owned subsidiary, Pinnacle Airlines Inc, has announced that a revised tentative agreement with the United Steelworkers AFL-CIO (USW) to amend the...
New VP marketing announced by Virgin America
October 20, 2011Virgin America has appointed Luanne Calvert as the company's new vice-president of marketing, replacing Porter Gale who left the company earlier this year to pursue other opportuniti...
Special items bring Southwest 3Q net loss despite record operating revenues
October 20, 2011Southwest Airlines has reported its third quarter 2011 results, including a net loss of $140 million (which included $262 million (net) of unfavourable special items), compared with a...
Norwegian announces record 3Q results
October 20, 2011Norwegian has reported a third quarter 2011 EBITDA of NOK 1 billion, the company's best ever quarterly results.
Aegean launches mobile site and app
October 20, 2011Aegean Airlines has revealed a new mobile website designed to fulfil its customers’ needs in taking increased control of the travel experience and to provide them with all the travel...
Lufthansa Technik wins TTS deal from Nok Air
October 20, 2011Lufthansa Technik (LHT) has signed a Total Technical Support TTS contract (including Total Material Operations TMO) with Nok Air and will provide all-round support for the Thai airline's...
Vueling enhances business class
October 20, 2011Vueling has announced a new business product, Duo, which allows business travellers to enjoy a double seat in the front row at all times plus guaranteed space for hand luggage, as well...
Wizz Air and Avolon close sale/leaseback on three new A320s
October 19, 2011Wizz Air has announced a sale and leaseback transaction with Avolon for three new Airbus A320s scheduled to be delivered in the first half of 2012.
Seven ATR 72-600s for Air New Zealand
October 19, 2011Air New Zealand has ordered seven ATR 72-600s and has taken purchase options for a further five.
Base number 46 for Ryanair will be Wroclaw
October 19, 2011Ryanair is to open its 46th base at Wroclaw Airport, Poland, in March 2012 with one based aircraft and six new routes, aiming to deliver up to 800,000 passengers a year, and to sustain...
REDjet selects Blue Sky Network for tracking and comms
October 19, 2011Blue Sky Network has announced that its tracking and messaging hardware, software, and service will be used by the Caribbean’s newest low-fare airline, REDjet.
SITA Horizon chosen by Air Arabia for passenger management
October 18, 2011SITA has announced that Air Arabia has selected the SITA Horizon passenger management system to provide a seamless transit service at Air Arabia’s 70 departure points across 32...
JetBlue CFO resigns
October 18, 2011JetBlue Airways’ chief financial officer Ed Barnes has resigned from the airline and will be replaced by company treasurer Mark Powers for an interim period while a full-time replacement...
Flybe calls on UK government to reform aviation tax
October 18, 2011In a speech to the British Air Transport Association (BATA) Annual Parliamentary Reception, Andrew Strong, managing director Flybe UK, emphasised to more than 50 MPs that aviation can...
Brisbane–Gladstone route launches Virgin Australia ATR flights by Skywest
October 17, 2011Virgin Australia’s new ATR 72-500 services, operated by Skywest, have begun with the inaugural flight from Brisbane to the regional industrial city of Gladstone.
Pinnacle announces September performance data
October 17, 2011Pinnacle Airlines Corporation has reported capacity and operational results for its subsidiaries, Pinnacle Airlines Inc, Colgan Air and Mesaba Aviation, for September 2011.
New Frontier services from Kansas City and Washington DC
October 14, 2011Frontier Airlines is to introduce nonstop seasonal service between Kansas City (MCI) and Orlando (MCO) and add new nonstop service from both Grand Rapids, MI (GRR) and Madison, WI (MSN)...
easyJet contract for Q8Aviation’s new Catania operation
October 14, 2011Q8Aviation has launched operations at Catania-Vincenzo Bellini Airport, Sicily’s busiest airport with an inaugural major contract to supply fuel to easyJet.
Airlines PNG Dash 8-100 crashes near Madang
October 14, 2011An Airlines PNG Dash 8-100 has crashed near Madang, Papua New Guinea, resulting in 28 fatalities.
Porter adds seasonal service to Burlington, VT
October 13, 2011Porter Airlines is launching seasonal service from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport to Burlington, Vermont, this winter, expanding its US network and adding a new destination for passengers...
IAE ownership restructured; new P&W–R-R partnership announced
October 12, 2011Rolls-Royce and Pratt & Whitney have announced the restructuring of International Aero Engines (IAE) with P&W buy R-R’s share and have also revealed a new partnership to...
Estonian Air and Lufthansa Consulting announce network planning application
October 12, 2011Estonian Air has been working with Lufthansa Consulting to develop a new innovative consultancy product to improve network planning and scheduling for smaller airlines, following the...
Winter pull-out at Galway by Aer Arann
October 12, 2011From 31 October, Aer Arann Regional will suspend services at Galway Airport for the winter season.
ST Aerospace to support Solaseed’s CFM56s
October 12, 2011ST Aerospace has won a contract to support Japanese low-fare airline Solaseed Air’s CFM56-7B and CFM56-7BE engines, powering the carrier’s entire fleet of 13 Boeing 737NGs...
Vueling passengers numbers increases by 22% in September
October 11, 2011Vueling reports that it carried 1,261,089 passengers in September 2011, a 21.6% increase compared to September 2010.
Peach selects LHT component services
October 11, 2011Peach Aviation and Lufthansa Technik (LHT) have signed a multi-year component supply contract for the 16 Airbus A320 it will begin to receive in November.
Jetstar Japan CEO announced
October 11, 2011Jetstar Japan has announced the appointment of Miyuki Suzuki as its chief executive officer,
AirAsia’s proposed Vietnam JV dropped
October 11, 2011AirAsia has announced that its proposed Joint Venture with Vietjet Aviation Joint Stock Company (“Vietjet”), entered into on 9 February 2010, is not to proceed, following...
JetBlue announces September traffic figures
October 11, 2011JetBlue Airways has reported its preliminary traffic results for September 2011.
SkyWest Inc, announces combined September 2011 traffic for trio of airline subsidiaries
October 11, 2011SkyWest, Inc. has reported September 2011 traffic figures for its three airline subsidiaries, SkyWest Airlines, Atlantic Southeast Airlines (ASA) and ExpressJet Airlines.
bmibaby launches package holiday service
October 10, 2011bmibaby has announced the beginning of a new service, bmibaby holidays, to offer a comprehensive range of holiday packages, including flights, accommodation and optional airport transfers,...
Great Lakes announces September 2011 traffic figures
October 7, 2011Great Lakes Aviation has reported its preliminary passenger traffic results for the month of September 2011.
TAME puts ATR 42-500 into service in Ecuador
October 11, 2011TAME has taken delivery of the first ATR 42-500 to operate in Ecuador, part of the deal which ATR and TAME signed for three of these type at the Paris Air Show in June 2011.
Associations say EC must hold firm on airspace improvements
October 10, 2011The European Commission is expected to finalise and release, by the end of October, a report criticising every member State of the European Union for not going far enough in their airspace...
Azul receives its first ATR 72-600 aircraft
October 7, 2011Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras has taken delivery of its first ATR 72-600, also the first to be delivered to a Latin American customer.
easyJet increases Gatwick–Barcelona to six a day
October 7, 2011From 6 January 2012, easyJet is adding another daily flight between London Gatwick and Barcelona, bringing the total flights on the route to six per day.
Norwegian reports passenger growth of 23% in September
October 7, 2011Norwegian says it experienced a strong passenger growth of 23% in September with a load factor of 81%.
Southwest announces September traffic data
October 7, 2011Southwest Airlines has reported September 2011 combined traffic results for Southwest Airlines and AirTran, which became a wholly-owned subsidiary of the company on 2 May.
Gama Engineering joins ERA
October 6, 2011Gama Engineering has announced that it has become a full member of the European Regions Airlines Association (ERA).
easyJet announces bases in Nice and Toulouse
October 6, 2011easyJet is to base two aircraft each in Nice and Toulouse, thus strengthening its French domestic and pan-European network.
Vueling renews comms services deal with ARINC
October 6, 2011Vueling has renewed its communications contract with ARINC to receive the latter’s ACARS data link and OpCenter message management service.
Falko places two 146s in Ghana with Starbow
October 6, 2011Aero Surveys, which operates as Starbow and is based in Ghana’s capital Accra, has begun domestic operations with two BAe 146-300s acquired from Falko.
Saab extends flight hours support deal with Loganair
October 6, 2011Loganair and Saab have signed a new agreement encompassing component repairs and maintenance service of its 16 Saab 340s within the power-by-the-hour-type Parts Exchange Program (PEP)...
September traffic announced for US Airways Express subsidiaries
October 5, 2011US Airways Express has reported combined September traffic data for its wholly-owned subsidiaries Piedmont Airlines and PSA Airlines.
Frontier announces September 2011 traffic
October 5, 2011Frontier Airlines has reported preliminary traffic results for September 2011.
Republic Airways announces traffic for September 2011
October 5, 2011Republic Airways Holdings has reported its preliminary passenger traffic results for September 2011.
Spanjers takes Pinnacle COO role as Shockey departs
October 5, 2011Pinnacle Airlines Corporation has announced that Doug Shockey, vice-president and chief operating officer, has resigned from the company and will be replaced by John Spanjers, who will...
American Eagle and Executive Airlines September traffic announced
October 5, 2011American Eagle Airlines has reported September 2011 traffic figures for itself and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Executive Airlines.
September 2011 traffic announced by Horizon Air
October 5, 2011Horizon Air has reported its traffic figures for September 2011 with the load factor increasing to almost 80%.
Boeing, Lion Air developing RNP procedures in Asia
October 5, 2011Boeing and Lion Air report that they are pioneering the use of precision navigation technology in south Asia with the introduction of Required Navigation Performance (RNP) flight ope...
Flybe supports virtual infrastructure with Veeam software
October 4, 2011Veeam Software, a provider of data protection, disaster recovery and management solutions for virtual datacentre environments, has implemented its Veeam Backup & Replication v5 at...
Cebu Pacific adds to Singapore, Brunei and Beijing services
October 4, 2011Cebu Pacific Air will increase flight frequencies and seat capacity to a number of international destinations from January 2012, following its acceptance of four new Airbus A320s...
Frontier gains IOSA registration
October 4, 2011Frontier Airlines reports its successful completion of the International Air Transport Association's (IATA) Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) and achievement of IOSA registration.
€150m funding for airBaltic as Flick resigns
October 4, 2011The main shareholders of airBaltic – the Latvian government and Baltic Aviation Systems (BAS) – have agreed to inject €153 million in new capital into the airline, with...
Kingfisher to drop Red no-frills product
September 28, 2011Kingfisher Airlines has announced that it is to withdraw from the low-fare market and drop the Kingfisher Red no frills economy product that it began when it took over Air Deccan.
MRO EUROPE: Wizz Air opt for P&W EcoPower engine wash
September 28, 2011Wizz Air has signed a five-year deal to use Pratt & Whitney's EcoPower engine wash system on its Airbus A320 fleet.
Shareholders agree to €150m funding for airBaltic
September 29, 2011The shareholders of airBaltic have agreed to an injection of €153 million in new capital financed by its two main shareholders, the Latvian government and Baltic Aviation Systems (BAS),...
VivaAerobus to use Flight Focus EFB
September 28, 2011Flight Focus has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with VivaAerobus to install its enhanced Class III electronic flight bag (EFB) – the Flight Focus PLATFORM – on board the...
P&W, JAEC and MTU to collaborate on A320neo engine
September 28, 2011Pratt & Whitney, Japan Aero Engines Corporation (JAEC) and MTU Aero Engines are to collaborate to provide the PurePower PW1100G-JM engine for the A320neo programme.
ERA 2011: Air & Rail study by ERA confirms imbalance in EU transport policy
September 29, 2011The European Regions Airline Association (ERA) has released Air and Rail: Setting the Record Straight, a study which shows an imbalance in the way the two transport modes are...
ERA 2011: MRJ100X launch a year away
September 29, 2011Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation are unlikely to launch a stretched version of the MRJ family until after the MRJ90’s first flight in the last quarter of 2012.
ERA 2011: Bombardier bullish on CRJ and Q400 markets
September 29, 2011Despite poor order figures in 2011 and planned production rate cuts, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft remains “bullish” on order prospects for the CRJ and Q400 programmes, according...
ERA 2011: SSJ100 to lose a tonne as SJI forecasts orders
September 29, 2011Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company and SuperJet International (SJI) has announced a weight reduction campaign on the Superjet 100, while forecasting more orders from the batch of sales requests-for-proposals...
ERA 2011: NAC orders two more ATR 72-500s
September 29, 2011Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) has ordered two new ATR 72-500s in a deal alongside the signing the finalisation of the order announced at the Paris Air Show for 10 ATR 72-600s with 10...
ERA 2011: ATR gains 57 more orders since Paris 2011
September 29, 2011ATR has announced that its 2011 orders now stand at 145 firm plus 72 options, the first update since closing the Paris Air Show in June with 88 firm and 42 options.
ERA 2011: Another Gold Award for Air Nostrum
September 29, 2011Air Nostrum has once again won the ERA Airline of the Year Gold Award – which it last won in 2008 – with Widerøe picking up the Silver Award and SATA Air Açores...
Sir Stelios tells easyJet it has new competition
September 26, 2011easyJet says it has received notice from Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou that he intends to set up an airline branded Fastjet, the move coming after the airline’s founder’s long-running...
Avolon leases nine aircraft to Ryanair and AirAsia
September 26, 2011International aircraft leasing group, Avolon, has leased nine aircraft to Ryanair and AirAsia.
flydubai inaugurates more routes to Russia
September 26, 2011flydubai has doubled its network in Russia to four destinations with the beginning of flights to Kazan and Ufa.
Court rejects airBaltic legal protection plan
September 23, 2011The legal protection plan filed airBaltic on 21 September has been rejected by the Latvian court, though the airline is firm in its intention to continue operations.
Former CEO returns to the role at Iceland Express
September 23, 2011Iceland Express has, for a second time, appointed Birgir Jónsson as CEO, five years after he left the role at the airline.
easyJet pre-close statement ups expected profit
September 22, 2011easyJet’s Board has announced that it now expects profit before tax for the year ending 30 September 2011 to be between £240 million and £250 million compared with its...
Air Nostrum to fly Madrid–Manchester route for Iberia
September 22, 2011Under the Iberia Regional brand, Air Nostrum is to operate a daily service between Manchester and Madrid from 30 October 2011.
airBaltic files for legal protection but continues operations
September 21, 2011Latvian national airline airBaltic has filed for legal protection to continue operations in its route network.
Amadeus deals with LFAs/hybrid carriers up to nine in 2011
September 20, 2011Amadeus says it has implemented nine distribution agreements implemented in 2011 with low-fare airlines (LFAs) and hybrid carriers.
Virgin America adds services to Palm Springs
September 20, 2011Virgin America is to begin service to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) from 15 December with tickets on sale now for its new nonstop seasonal flights from San Francisco (SFO)...
WLCAC: Change in European air transport into 3rd phase, says Vueling’s Cruz
September 19, 2011European majors will operate short-haul flights with business class only between their own hubs and those hubs and major cities within the foreseeable future, according Alex Cruz, CEO...
IndiGo inaugurates Delhi–Singapore service
September 16, 2011IndiGo has begun operations from India to Singapore Changi Airport with the first daily passenger services to New Delhi using Airbus A320s with a capacity of 180 passengers in a single-class...
Subang–Kuantan route reinstated by Firefly
September 16, 2011By popular demand, Firefly will reintroduce its Subang–Kuantan route with twice daily services beginning on 30 October 2011, the previous service having been suspended on 2 September...
PW1500G completes first flight test programme
September 15, 2011The Pratt & Whitney PurePower PW1500G engine, built to the PW1524G configuration to be used on the Bombardier CSeries aircraft family, has concluded its first flight test programme...
NAC buys five ATR 72-500s from China Southern
September 15, 2011Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) reports that it has purchased five ATR 72-500 aircraft from China Southern Airlines, taking its portfolio of ATRs nearer to the 100 mark.
APEX 2011: Gogo’s ATG-4 to get Virgin America launch
September 14, 2011Gogo and Virgin America have announced that the carrier will be the first to offer Gogo’s next generation ATG-4 service designed to enhance significantly the ATG network and improve...
Vueling to double London Heathrow–Bilbao frequency
September 14, 2011Vueling is to increase the frequency of its flights from London Heathrow to Bilbao from 30 October from which date the flight schedule will feature twice daily flights, doubling the airline’s...
APEX 2011: Virgin America chooses Lufthansa Systems for Red IFE upgrade
September 14, 2011Virgin America has selected Lufthansa Systems as its technology partner for the next iteration of its Red inflight entertainment system, with the IT provider’s main input being...
APEX 2011 Rockwell Collins launches PAVES 3 IFE
September 13, 2011Rockwell Collins has unveiled PAVES 3, the latest version of its single-aisle aircraft inflight entertainment (IFE) system.
August traffic data reported by JetBlue
September 13, 2011JetBlue Airways has announced its preliminary traffic results for August 2011.
Peach selects airRM for revenue management
September 13, 2011Revenue Management Systems (RMS) has been selected to provide revenue management, inventory control, and reporting tools – in the form its airRM revenue management software –...
Branded prepaid MasterCard for Ryanair
September 13, 2011Ryanair is to introduce a MasterCard prepaid card, branded the Ryanair Cash Passport, managed by Access Prepaid Worldwide and available in the UK from 4 October.
easyJet announces IFE deal with Mezzo
September 13, 2011easyJet has chosen Mezzo to provide inflight personal TVs, in the form of Android OS Tablet units, on selected flights from the UK.
New Tiger Australia CEO announced
September 13, 2011Tiger Aviation Group has announced that Andrew David will become the new chief executive of Tiger Airways Australia succeeding Tony Davis, who has decided to leave the company after leading...
Combined August 2011 traffic announced for SkyWest Inc airline trio
September 9, 2011SkyWest, Inc. has reported combined traffic figures for August 2011 for its three airline subsidiaries, SkyWest Airlines, Atlantic Southeast Airlines and ExpressJet Airlines.
10 ATR 72-600s for UNI Air
September 9, 2011EVA Air subsidiary, UNI Air, has signed a contract with ATR to purchase 10 ATR 72-600s, with deliveries scheduled to begin in the third quarter of 2012.
TRIP to add 18 more ATRs, will be airframer’s largest operator
September 8, 2011TRIP Linhas Aéreas has announced the acquisition of 18 new ATR 72-600s – nine purchases and nine on lease – plus options to buy 22 more.
London City Airport improves punctuality in 2Q11
September 8, 2011Statistics published by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) for the second quarter of 2011 (2Q11) showed London City Airport’s arriving and departing scheduled services at 89%...
Vueling reports 19% passenger increase in August
September 8, 2011Vueling has reported that it carried 1,543,218 passengers in August 2011, an 18.8% rise compared to the number carried in August 2010.
New ATR pilot training centre opens in Paris
September 8, 2011ATR has opened a new pilot training centre near Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport in Roissy, equipped with a brand new full flight simulator (FFS), developed and manufactured by Thales,...
Pegasus and airberlin finalise codeshare deal
September 7, 2011Pegasus Airlines has signed a codeshare agreement with airberlin with joint flights available to book now, adding new Pegasus destinations beyond Turkey.
Great Lakes Aviation announces August 2011 traffic
September 7, 2011Great Lakes Aviation has reported its preliminary passenger traffic results for August 2011, including a load factor increase of almost 6 percentage points.
ASA operates first WiFi-equipped CRJ for Delta
September 7, 2011Delta Air Lines claims to be the first airline in the world to provide inflight internet service onboard its regional aircraft with the launch flight of a Gogo WiFi-equipped Bombardier...
Southwest announces August traffic data
September 7, 2011Southwest Airlines has reported August 2011 combined traffic results for Southwest Airlines and AirTran.
Wizz Air adds second A320 at Vilnius base
September 7, 2011Wizz Air is to launch four new routes and increase frequencies on several existing services by adding a second Airbus A320 to its Vilnius base in May 2012.
Blue Islands launches direct Manchester to Jersey service
September 7, 2011Channel Islands-based carrier, Blue Islands, is to fly direct services from Manchester to Jersey with onward connections to Guernsey, with daily flights beginning on 31 October.
August traffic announced for American Eagle, Executive Airlines
September 7, 2011American Eagle Airlines has reported its August 2011 traffic figures alongside those for its wholly-owned subsidiary Executive Airlines.
Republic Airways releases August 2011 traffic data
September 7, 2011Republic Airways Holdings has announced its preliminary passenger traffic results for August 2011.
Frontier announces August 2011 traffic stats
September 7, 2011Frontier Airlines has reported its preliminary traffic results for August 2011, including taking its load factor for the month to 90%.
August traffic data for Norwegian indicates strong passenger growth
September 7, 2011Norwegian (NAS) has reported strong passenger growth in its August 2011 traffic figures, with more than 1.5 million passengers flying with the airline, an increase of 19% compared to...
NAC boosts Australian presence with RAAA membership
September 6, 2011Nordic Aviation Capital has joined the Regional Airlines Association of Australia (RAAA), saying its decision coincides with a continued surge of interest in new and pre-owned turboprop...
US Airways Express reports August traffic data
September 6, 2011Combined August 2011 traffic figures have been announced by US Airways Express for its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Piedmont Airlines and PSA Airlines.
bmibaby announces special services for business travellers and families
September 6, 2011bmibaby has claimed to be the only low-fare airline in the UK to launch three new services aimed at both business and leisure customers and designed to provide flyers with a wide range...
Stangarone is new VP corp comms North America for Embraer
September 6, 2011Embraer has named aerospace public relations doyen Bob Stangarone as its new vice-president, corporate communications, for North America.
Air Campus officially opened
September 6, 2011A new flight simulator centre, Air Campus, situated at Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport, has been officially inaugurated.
Embraer and GE report successful biofuel tests
September 2, 2011Embraer and General Electric (GE) have reported the successful completion of a series of test flights using biofuels on an Embraer 170 flying from the airframer’s Gavião...
Firefly’s direct debit facility gives options to customers
September 6, 2011Firefly has linked up with with Maybank2u.com and CIMB Clicks to offer direct debit options on its website as an added convenience to passengers.
Sir Stelios calls for Doganis removal from easyJet board
September 5, 2011easyGroup boss Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou has called on easyJet to hold a shareholder’s meeting to vote on the removal of Professor Rigas Doganis (pictured) as a director of easyJet...
Southwest adding nonstops from both Las Vegas and Phoenix to Atlanta
September 5, 2011Southwest Airlines is expanding its service plan for Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport next year with two additional nonstop destinations, Las Vegas and Phoenix, with roundtrip...
American Eagle’s ALPA members re-elect officers
September 2, 2011Members of the American Eagle pilots’ union, a unit of the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) have re-elected Captain Anthony Gutierrez as chairman of the union’s governing...
August traffic announced by Horizon Air
September 2, 2011Horizon Air has reported its preliminary traffic figures for August 2011, featuring a record load factor for the month.
UK CAA Level D for Air Arabia’s Mechtronix A320 FFS
September 1, 2011A full flight simulator (FFS) for an Airbus A320 – designed, manufactured and installed by Mechtronix Systems at Sharjah, UAE, to train Air Arabia pilots – has successfully...
TRIP becomes new merchant in UATP network
September 1, 2011Brazilian regional carrier, TRIP Linhas Aereas, has become the latest airline to join UATP to address the needs of its corporate travellers and now accepts all UATP corporate cards at...
ALM arranges sale of CRJs now operating with RusLine
August 24, 2011Aircraft Leasing & Management (ALM) has announced that it arranged the sale of seven Bombardier CRJ aircraft (two -200LRs and five -100LRs) to Sky Swallows, a Bermuda company, with...
Loganair announces Glasgow–Donegal service
August 24, 2011Loganair is to introduce new services linking the Irish city of Donegal to Glasgow from November 2011, which the airline says will create 10 new jobs at Glasgow Airport.
Bombardier Commercial Aircraft president Scott to retire
August 24, 2011Bombardier Aerospace has announced that Gary Scott, president, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft, will be retiring on 1 October 2011 and that Guy Hachey, president and COO, Bombardier Aerospace,...
Aer Arann Regional wins Kerry–Dublin PSO route
August 24, 2011Aer Arann Regional has welcomed the news that it has been awarded the contract to operate the Kerry–Dublin route until 2014 following a competitive Public Service Obligation (PSO)...
Eastern Airways announces Glasgow–Stavanger service
August 24, 2011A new route operating between Glasgow in the UK and Stavanger in Norway is being introduced by Eastern Airways on 12 September 2011.
OAA signs 5-year Q400 training deal with Olympic Air
August 24, 2011Oxford Aviation Academy (OAA) has won a 5-year training contract from Olympic Air in which it will provide Bombardier Q400 simulator facilities and training at its training centre based...
Flybe Nordic services announced
August 24, 2011Flybe has announced the route plans of the recently founded Flybe Nordic, which it jointly owns with Finnair.
Rex reports reduced profit for FY2011
August 24, 2011Regional Express Holdings (Rex) has released its full year results with Group Profit Before Tax (PBT) declining by 8% to $24.1 million with a steeper decline in Profit After Tax of 28.5%...
Eastern increases frequencies on two services from Bristol
August 25, 2011Eastern Airways is introducing more flights from Bristol Airport to Aberdeen and Leeds Bradford to benefit business and leisure travellers.
Ryanair improves customer service stats for July
August 25, 2011Ryanair has published its July 2011 customer service statistics which show an 11 percentage point increase in on-time arrivals over July 2010’s figures.
Aegean reduces losses for first half-year
August 25, 2011Aegean Airlines has reported that, based on first half 2011 revenue of €295.2 million (10% higher compared to the same period last year), its half-year result after taxes improved...
Aeroflot puts its second SSJ100 aircraft into service
August 26, 2011The second Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ100) delivered to Aeroflot Russian Airlines, named after Aeroflot pilot Dmitry Ezersky, is scheduled to enter operation on the Moscow–St Petersburg...
Atlantic Airways announces profit for first half-year
August 26, 2011Atlantic Airways, the national carrier of the Faroe Islands, has reported significantly improved results for the second quarter of 2011, helping the carrier to achieve a significant profit...
SpiceJet receives its first two Q400s, signs SmartParts support deal
August 27, 2011Bombardier Aerospace has delivered the first two of 15 Q400 NextGen turboprops ordered in December 2010 to SpiceJet.
flydubai begins Ahmedabad service
August 28, 2011flydubai has inaugurated its third major Indian route with the start of operations to Ahmedabad, which the airline says is the world’s third fastest growing city.
OAA starts inaugural MPL training for easyJet
August 30, 2011Oxford Aviation Academy (OAA) has begun the first Multi Crew Pilot Licence (MPL) training for easyJet with eight cadets enrolled for the first phase of their training at OAA’s Oxford...
Re-engined 737 given MAX branding
August 30, 2011Boeing has unveiled the 737 MAX, the name of the new engine variant of the 737 family, which comprises the 737 MAX 7, 737 MAX 8 and 737 MAX 9.
Jan Palmer appointed new CEO of Cimber Sterling
August 31, 2011Cimber Sterling Group has appointed former Skyways boss and ERA board member Jan Palmer as its new chief executive officer.
Ryanair offers booking amendments post check-in
August 31, 2011Ryanair says it will allow passengers to amend their bookings even after they have checked in online, with a service available through the airline’s telephone reservation centres...
First A320 delivered to AirAsia Philippines
August 15, 2011AirAsia Philippines’ first Airbus A320, commanded by Captain Johansen Hernandez and carrying 29 guests, including Marianne Hontiveros, chief executive officer of AirAsia Philippines;...
First ATR 72-500 taken by Skywest for Virgin Australia
August 11, 2011Australian regional Skywest Airlines has taken delivery of its first ATR 72-500, which will operate on behalf of Virgin Australia, as part of a 10-year agreement to create a regional...
First E-190 delivered to China Southern Airlines through CDB Leasing
August 11, 2011The first Embraer 190 for China’s CDB Leasing Company (CLC), has been delivered and handed over to China Southern Air Holding Xinjiang Company, the branch of China Southern Airlines...
GOL announces 2Q11 results
August 11, 2011GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes has reported its results for the second quarter of 2011 (2Q11), including a net loss of R$358.7 million, compared with a net loss of R$51.9 million...
First SSJ100 Type Rating Recovery Courses completed by SJI
August 12, 2011SuperJet International (SJI) reports that it has successfully completed the first stage of Type Rating Recovery Courses for pilots, flight attendants and maintenance staff.
Vueling reports July traffic with increased load factor
August 10, 2011Vueling has carried announced its traffic figures for July 2011, featuring a load factor of 78.0%, 3.7 points higher than last July’s 74.3%.
AirAsia X announces KL–Osaka route
August 10, 2011AirAsia X has announced Osaka as its second destination in Japan after Tokyo, the airline’s sixteenth destination overall to date.
Norwegian’s July traffic features record passenger figure
August 10, 2011Norwegian (NAS) has announced its traffic figures for July 2011, with 1,596,298 passengers travelling with the airline during the month, the highest number the company has ever recorded...
JetBlue’s July traffic announced
August 10, 2011JetBlue Airways has reported its traffic figures for July 2011, maintaining its load factor while increasing the passengers carried in the month by just over 9%.
SkyWest Inc, reports July 2011 traffic for airline subsidiary trio
August 9, 2011SkyWest Inc, has announced July traffic figures for its three airline subsidiaries, SkyWest Airlines, Atlantic Southeast Airlines (ASA) and ExpressJet Airlines.
WestJet welcomes Canada–Brazil Open Skies deal
August 9, 2011WestJet has announced its approval of a new Open Skies-type agreement between Canada and Brazil.
GOL gets its first CFM56-7BE-powered 737
August 9, 2011Boeing has delivered the 100th 737 to feature the Sky Interior to GOL, the first upgraded 737-800 it has received featuring the CFM56-7BE engine.
VivaAerobus adds services to Miami and Orlando from Monterrey
August 9, 2011VivaAerobus is extending its presence in the US market, with new flight to Miami and Orlando from Monterrey, Mexico.
Frontier adds Little Rock and Palm Springs from Denver
August 9, 2011Frontier Airlines will add a new nonstop service between Denver and Little Rock, Arkansas and new nonstop seasonal service between Denver and Palm Springs, California, from 17 Novemb...
Malaysian Airlines, AirAsia and AirAsia X collaborate to focus on each one’s area of value
August 9, 2011Malaysian Airline System, AirAsia and AirAsia X have announced a Comprehensive Collaboration Framework (CCF) under which all parties will strive to complement each other’s businesses...
Germanwings reports increases load factor in July
August 8, 2011Germanwings has announced traffic figures for July including a 3.8 percentage point increase in load factor to 85.6%.
Fourth Warsaw-based A320 for Wizz Air
August 8, 2011Wizz Air is to launch a new route and increase frequencies on several existing services by adding a fourth Airbus A320 to its Warsaw base as of April 2012.
Additional hot soak trials for SSJ100
August 8, 2011Sukhoi Superjet 100 flight prototype SN95005 has begun month-long hot soak trials (above +40°C) at Ras al-Khaimah in the UAE.
flydubai adds Ahmedabad flights
August 8, 2011flydubai has announced its 44th destination, Ahmedabad in India, which it describes as the world’s third fastest growing city, with flights operating weekly on Saturdays from 27...
Cebu Pacific confirms order for 30 A321neos
August 8, 2011Cebu Pacific Air has firmed up a previously announced MoU, signed in June with Airbus, for the purchase of 30 A321neo aircraft.
Wizz Air launches credit card with Citibank
August 8, 2011Wizz Air and Citi Handlowy are to introduce a new product – the Citibank Wizz Air World MasterCard credit card, which will be the first airline card of its type in Poland that offers...
Southwest Airlines reports July traffic
August 5, 2011Southwest Airlines has reported July 2011 combined traffic results for itself and AirTran, which became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Southwest on 2 May 2011.
Great Lakes Aviation announces July traffic data
August 5, 2011Great Lakes Aviation has announced preliminary passenger traffic results for the month of July 2011, including a 6.1 percentage point increase in load factor.
Pinnacle Airlines Corporation reports $2.4m loss for 2Q11
August 4, 2011Pinnacle Airlines Corporation (PNCL) has reported financial results for the second quarter of 2011 including a net loss of $2.4 million.
Southwest Airlines reports drop in 2Q earnings
August 4, 2011Southwest Airlines has reported second quarter 2011 (2Q11) net income of $161 million, compared with net income of $112 million for 2Q10, although when excluding special items in both...
Porter Airlines reports record July load factor
August 4, 2011Porter Airlines has reported the best July load factor in its history at 66.8%, a full 4.8 percentage points better than the previous year.
Helitt Líneas Aéreas builds ATR 72 fleet in deal arranged by Skyworld
August 4, 2011Skyworld Aviation has announce the sale of an ATR 72- 212 to new Spanish carrier Helitt Líneas Aéreas on behalf of the Magellan Group.
WestJet reports increased 2Q net earnings
August 4, 2011WestJet has announced second quarter 2011 (2Q11) net earnings of C$25.6 million, significantly up on the net earnings of C$6.8 million reported in the second quarter of 2010.
SkyWest to fly 14 CRJs for US Airways Express
August 4, 2011SkyWest Airlines, a subsidiary of SkyWest, Inc, and US Airways have signed a Letter of Intent on a three-year agreement for SkyWest to fly, as US Airways Express, 14 Bombardier CRJ200s...
Ryanair claims 1st EU airline to carry 8m passengers in a month
August 3, 2011Ryanair says it is the first European airline to carry more than 8 million passengers in one month as its traffic grew by 6% in July to 8.1 million, beating its own previous record of...
Republic Airways announces July 2011 traffic statistics
August 3, 2011Republic Airways Holdings has reported preliminary passenger traffic results for July 2011 for all the airlines within the Group.
July 2011 traffic announced by Frontier Airlines
August 3, 2011Frontier Airlines has released preliminary traffic results for July 2011, maintaining a load factor of more than 90%.
US Airways announces July 2011 traffic for wholly-owned Express subsidiaries
August 3, 2011Combined July 2011 traffic statistics have been by US Airways for its two wholly-owned US Airways Express subsidiaries Piedmont Airlines and PSA Airlines.
Horizon Air reports July 2001 traffic
August 3, 2011Horizon Air has announced traffic figures for July 2011 with falls in all parameters attributed primarily to the completion of Horizon's transition out of the CRJ700 fleet to operating...
American Eagle and Executive Airlines traffic reported for July 2011
August 3, 2011American Eagle Airlines has reported July 2011 traffic figures for itself and it wholly-owned subsidiary Executive Airlines.
New SSJ100 FFS at SJI’s Zhukovsky training centre
August 1, 2011A new Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ100) full flight simulator (FFS) aircraft has been put in place at the Zhukovsky Training Centre near Moscow which is managed by SuperJet International ...
Republic releases financial figures for 2Q11
August 2, 2011Republic Airways Holdings has reported key financial results for the second quarter of 2011 with an EBITDAR of $128.8 million (down 17.1% compared with the same quarter in 2010) and a...
TRIP takes first E-190 on lease from ALC
August 2, 2011Air Lease Corporation (ALC) reports that it has delivered its first new Embraer aircraft from the direct order placed at the Farnborough International Air Show in 2010 – an E-190...
Korean Air firms up CSeries LoI
July 29, 2011The Letter of Intent (LOI) signed by Korean Air on 21 June at the 2011 Paris Air Show to acquire 10 Bombardier CS300s has been converted into a firm order.
New contract ratified by Trans States Airlines’ pilots
July 29, 2011The pilots of Trans States Airlines (TSA), represented by the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), have ratified a contract tentatively reached with the airline’s management.
Firefly announces new services from Melaka
July 28, 2011Firefly has entered a collaboration with Melaka Air to provide air services out of Melaka International Airport from 11 November, with Firefly stationing one ATR 72-500 in Melaka.
Iceland Express reports record passenger figures
July 28, 2011Iceland Express is celebrating its best passenger figures to date, making June 2011 its record month with a 44% increase in passenger numbers compared to June 2010 and a 51% increase...
Virgin Australia announces initial ATR routes to be flown by Skywest
July 28, 2011The Virgin Australia Group of Airlines has revealed that the first routes for its new ATR aircraft, under its regional alliance with Skywest, will begin in October with flights from Brisbane...
EU emissions trading must be for all airlines or none, says ERA
July 27, 2011The European Regions Airline Association (ERA) has written to European Commission Vice-President Kallas urging either the complete withdrawal, or the suspension of the implementation,...
VivaAerobus adds Monterrey–Chicago service
July 27, 2011VivaAerobus will continue its ongoing international expansion with the launch of a new route to Chicago from Monterrey beginning on 14 October.
Legal complaint from Ryanair accuses BAA Stansted of overcharging/monopoly abuses
July 27, 2011Ryanair has instructed its lawyers to file a complaint with both the CAA and Competition Commission in the UK, demanding that they revise the current price cap at Stansted to eliminate...
JetBlue announces 2Q11 results with $25m net income
July 26, 2011JetBlue Airways has reported its results for the second quarter 2011 with pre-tax income of $43 million (compared with $52 million in 2Q10) and net income of $25 million ($31 million...
Frontier signs content and merchandising deal with Travelport
July 26, 2011Travelport has announced a new multi-year, full content agreement with Frontier Airlines that makes all of the carrier’s fares and seat inventory available to Travelport-connected...
Vueling reports €3.6m profit for 2Q11
July 26, 2011Vueling has announced a net profit of €3.6 million in the second quarter of 2011 (2Q11) despite another sharp increase in the price of fuel (+51% compared with the same period of...
easyJet starts selling London Southend routes
July 26, 2011easyJet has announced five more destinations that it will operate to and from London Southend Airport from April 2012, adding Amsterdam, Alicante, Belfast, Malaga and Mallorca to the...
Ryanair reports €139m net profit for first quarter of FY12
July 25, 2011Ryanair has announced a 1Q net profit of €139 million for its 2011-12 fiscal year (FY12), a slight increase of 1% on the same quarter last year.
Southwest and AirTran announce new routes
July 25, 2011Southwest Airlines and AirTran Airways each released flight schedules for the period between 8 January 2012 and 9 March 2012, the first effort by Southwest and AirTran to coordinate published...
easyJet reports 23% revenue growth for FY11 third quarter
July 22, 2011easyJet has announced results for the quarter ended 30 June 2011 (the third of the airline’s financial year), with total revenue increasing by 23.2% to £935 million.
SIA’s new low-fare subsidiary to fly 777s
July 22, 2011Singapore Airlines’ new subsidiary low-fare airline has selected the Boeing 777-200 for its fleet ahead of the as-yet unnamed carrier’s launch of commercial flights next yea...
SkyWork adds second Q400
July 20, 2011SkyWork Airlines has introduced a second 70-seat Bombardier Q400 to its fleet, acquired on lease via SkyWorld Aviation.
AirAsia Japan announced by ANA and AirAsia
July 21, 2011ANA Group and AirAsia have announced a joint venture to create AirAsia Japan, to be based at Narita International Airport.
American Eagle pilots to retain AA hiring opportunities
July 20, 2011American Eagle pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l, (ALPA), have announced an agreement with American Eagle and American Airlines that will provide all...
AMR to sell off American Eagle
July 20, 2011AMR Corporation says it intends to move forward with the divestiture of its subsidiary AMR Eagle Holding Corporation, parent company of American Eagle Airlines.
Boeing set to approve LEAP-engined 737 after AA order
July 20, 2011An order from American Airlines for 200 Boeing narrowbody aircraft, with options for 100 more, has led to the announcement of a variant of the 737 featuring new more fuel-efficient e...
Flybe Group restructures board and divisions
July 20, 2011Flybe Group says it is strengthening its board and divisional operating structure, to support the Group's ongoing delivery of its strategy of European expansion and continuing growth...
New owners for Sun Country
July 20, 2011MN Airlines, which operates as Sun Country Airlines, has announced that its parent has sold Sun Country to a private company owned by the Davis family of St Peter, Minnesota, the owners...
Fokker 50 leaves airBaltic fleet
July 19, 2011airBaltic is set to retire its Fokker 50 fleet during the winter season, to improve the efficiency of the airline and maintain its focus on affordable ticket prices for flights to/from...
AirAsia X announces 56% growth in 2Q11
July 19, 2011AirAsia X has announced that, similar to its 56.5% growth in passengers carried in the first quarter of 2011, it carried 0.62 million passengers in the second quarter, again an increase...
Pegasus Airlines and IZair select LSY’s Lido flight planning
July 19, 2011Pegasus Airlines and its wholly-owned subsidiary IZair, have chosen Lido/Flight from Lufthansa Systems (LSY) to optimise their flight planning processes.
Falko is new name for former BAE Systems leasing/asset management business
July 18, 2011Falko is the new aircraft asset management company born out of the aircraft leasing business of BAE Systems, the acquisition of which by Fortress Investment Group on 15 July.
CEO unveiled for SIA’s new low-fare airline
July 18, 2011Singapore Airlines has named Campbell Wilson, a 15-year veteran of SIA Group, as founding CEO of its no-frills, low-fare airline which is set to be launched in 2012.
Agreement in principle reached by Southwest and AirTran pilots' unions
July 16, 2011Southwest Airlines has announced an agreement in principle between the Southwest Airlines Pilots' Association (SWAPA), the union representing Southwest Airlines’ pilots and the...
First-ever scheduled passenger biofuel flights begin
July 15, 2011In a development affecting the whole of the airline industry, Lufthansa has launched the world’s first ever daily commercial passenger flights using biofuel on its four return daily...
Pegasus leases two more 737-800s from GECAS
July 15, 2011GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) has announced the delivery of two new Boeing 737-800s leased to Pegasus Airlines under a purchase-and-leaseback transaction.
Embraer and Compass extend total support deal
July 15, 2011Embraer and Compass Airlines have reached an agreement extending until 2020 the current total support programme covering the carrier’s current fleet of 36 Embraer 175s, making Compass...
Cebu Pacific extends fleet with two leased A320s
July 15, 2011Cebu Pacific Air has signed six-year operating lease agreements with RBS Aviation Capital for two brand-new Airbus A320s scheduled for delivery in March 2012.
New CFO for Embraer
July 14, 2011Embraer has made Paulo Penido Pinto Marques its new chief financial officer, taking over the responsibilities of Cynthia Marcondes Ferreira Benedetto, who is leaving the company.
Norwegian signs up for sixth 787
July 14, 2011Norwegian has signed a Letter of Intent with ILFC to lease a further new Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners – for delivery in early 2014 – bringing the total number of the type on order...
27 Fokker aircraft placed in first half of 2011
July 14, 2011Fokker Services reports that a total of 27 aircraft – Fokker 50s, Fokker 70s and Fokker 100s – have been transferred to new operators on all five continents during the first...
Norwegian reports second quarter profit
July 14, 2011Norwegian carried more than 4 million passengers in the second quarter (26% more than the same period last year) and achieved a positive net result of NOK54 million compared with a loss...
airBaltic announces 7% improvement in June passenger numbers
July 14, 2011airBaltic carried 365,839 passengers in June 2011 from its three main hubs in Riga, Vilnius and Tallinn, a 7% increase compared with the same month in 2010, when the airline carried 340,586...
Combined June and 1H11 traffic data for SkyWest Airlines, ASA and ExpressJet
July 13, 2011SkyWest, Inc., has announced combined traffic data for its three operating airlines subsidiaries, SkyWest Airlines, Atlantic Southeast Airlines and ExpressJet Airlines covering June 2011...
JetBlue announces June and 1H11 traffic statistics
July 13, 2011JetBlue Airways has reported its preliminary traffic results for June 2011 and for the first half of the calendar year (1H11).
Vueling announces June traffic figures
July 13, 2011Vueling reports that it carried 1,185,921 passengers in June 2011 – a 22% rise compared with June 2010 – and achieved a load factor for the month of 73.8%, which was 2.6 percentage...
Firefly to start KL–Langkawi service in December
July 13, 2011Firefly has announced that it is to begin three daily flights between Kuala Lumpur and Langkawi from 1 December.
First ATR 72-500 for Israir delivered
July 12, 2011Israir has taken delivery of the first of two ATR 72-500s it has on order, which will be used to enhance the airline's domestic network, adding to its current fleet of three ATR 42-320s...
First Q400 simulator customer for Flybe Training Academy
July 12, 2011Flybe reports that the first customer to sign a contract for use of the Bombardier Q400 Full Flight Simulator at its new multi-million pound Training Academy in Exeter is Arik Air.
Ryanair to grow again at Manchester
July 12, 2011Ryanair is to make Manchester its 45th base in October 2011 initially with two based aircraft and 17 routes, growing to four aircraft and 26 routes by summer 2012.
Frontier to launch Denver–Rockford service
July 11, 2011Frontier Airlines plans to add nonstop service between Denver (DEN) and Rockford, Illinois (RFD) to its route map, operating three days a week from 15 December.
AirAsia X switches KL–LON to Gatwick from Stansted
July 12, 2011AirAsia X is to switch its Kuala Lumpur to London service to Gatwick Airport instead of Stansted from 24 October 2011.
Carbon tax threatens Australian regional services declares Rex
July 11, 2011Regional Express (Rex) has expressed its “strong disappointment” at the Australian government’s announcement of the introduction of a carbon tax on regional air ser...
GOL subsidiary VRG takes over Webjet
July 8, 2011GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes has announced to its shareholders that its affiliated company, VRG Linhas Aéreas, has executed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the...
Loganair buys Suckling Airways
July 8, 2011Loganair has announced that it is to acquire Suckling Airways, whose current business model sees it operating capacity purchase agreement-style operations for Air France as well as charter...
New CFO for Pinnacle Airlines Corporation
July 8, 2011Pinnacle Airlines Corporation has named Ted Christie as its new vice-president and CFO, succeeding Peter Hunt who left the company to join Virgin America.
Southwest Airlines announces June and 1H11 traffic data
July 8, 2011Southwest Airlines has reported June 2011 and half-year (1H11) traffic results for itself and AirTran Airways.
New chairman for Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company
July 8, 2011Igor Ozar has been unanimously elected as the chairman of board of directors of Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company.
Increased load factor in Great Lakes’ June 2011 traffic
July 7, 2011Great Lakes Aviation has released preliminary passenger traffic results for the month of June 2011 – featuring a 5.7 percentage point increase in the average load factor –...
Mansvell to take over Cimber Sterling and create Nordic regional group
July 7, 2011Cimber Sterling has entered into a subscription agreement with Mansvell Enterprises which is subject to certain conditions in order to ensure a long-term strengthening of the capital...
June and 1H11 traffic stats announced for American Eagle and Executive Airlines
July 6, 2011American Eagle Airlines has reported traffic figures for itself and its wholly-owned subsidiary Executive Airlines covering June 2011 and the first half of the calendar year (1H11).<...
Norwegian mandates $550m financing to ING
July 7, 2011Norwegian has mandated ING on a $550 million financing facility which covers term financing for 11 Boeing 737-800HGWs scheduled for delivery between summer 2011 and the end of 2012 plus...
Tiger Airways Australia optimistic on return to flying
July 7, 2011Tiger Airways Australia has released a statement declaring its commitment to working with the industry regulator and other authorities to resolve the issues which caused its groundin...
Passenger record for Norwegian in June
July 7, 2011Norwegian has announced its best monthly passenger figure ever in June 2011, reporting that 1,459,337 passengers flew with the airline last month, an increase of 19% compared with June...
Air Operators’ Certificate for Peach Aviation
July 7, 2011New Japan-based low-fare airline Peach Aviation reports that it has received an Air Operators’ Certificate (AOC) from Japan’s Civil Aviation Bureau.
easyJet ups frequencies on 15 Bristol services
July 7, 2011easyJet is to increase the frequency on 15 of its Bristol routes to provide additional capacity – around 10,000 extra seats – on summer holiday routes to destinations including...
Belavia and Finnair agree codeshare deal
July 7, 2011Belavia and Finnair have signed a codeshare agreement which will begin by both carriers’ codes being used on the Minsk–Helsinki route.
June and 1H11 traffic announced for US Airways’ subsidiary Express carriers
July 6, 2011US Airways has announced preliminary traffic figures for its wholly-owned regional airline subsidiaries, Piedmont Airlines and PSA Airlines, covering June 2011 and the first half of the...
Porter reports load factor increase of 12.4 pp for June
July 6, 2011Porter Airlines has announced that it achieved a 64.6% load factor in June, 12.4 percentage points (pp) better than in June 2010.
JetBlue to make Liberia its second Costa Rica destination
July 6, 2011JetBlue Airways plans to add four weekly nonstop flights between New York JFK and Liberia, Costa Rica, with services beginning on 17 November, subject to government approval.
CASA to keep Tiger Australia grounded as CEO departs
July 6, 2011Australia’s Civil Aviation Safety Authority is seeking to extend the suspension of Tiger Airways Australia through an application lodged at the Federal Court in Melbourne which...
Bombardier mourns Customer Services president James Hoblyn
July 6, 2011Bombardier has announced the sudden passing of James Hoblyn, president of Bombardier Customer Services & Specialized and Amphibious Aircraft on 3 July 2011 at the age of 46.
flydubai signs distribution and technology agreements with Sabre
July 6, 2011Sabre Travel Network and flydubai, have signed a multi-year global distribution agreement, giving the carrier access to more than 350,000 Sabre travel agency users around the world.<...
Republic Airways announces June 2011 and 1H11 traffic data
July 5, 2011Republic Airways Holdings has reported preliminary passenger traffic results for June and the first half of 2011.
June 2011 and half-year traffic figures reported by Frontier
July 5, 2011Frontier Airlines has announced preliminary traffic results for both June 2011 and the first half of the calendar year.
CTC to train Jetstar Asia cadets from Singapore
July 5, 2011CTC has announced a new partnership with Jetstar Asia to begin training cadet pilots for employment as First Officers with the airline based in Singapore, with the first training programme...
flydubai adds two more Russian destinations
July 4, 2011flydubai has added two new Russian cities to its network with flights to Kazan and Ufa, taking the airline’s network to 43 destinations across the GCC, Middle East, Africa, Indian...
Horizon Air reports June and half-year traffic data
July 1, 2011Horizon Air has announced its traffic figures for June 2011 and for the first half of the calendar year.
FinnComm to become Flybe Nordic under new JV
July 1, 2011Flybe has confirmed that following the acquisition of a majority stake in Finnish Commuter Airlines (FinnComm), the regional carrier will be known as Flybe Nordic, once the deal –...
CASA grounds Tiger Airways Australia
July 4, 2011Australia’s Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) has suspended the operations of Tiger Airways Australia for a five-day period to the end of 6 July 2011, because CASA believes...
Flybe takes majority stake in FinnComm in JV with Finnair
July 1, 2011Flybe and Finnair have set up a 60:40 joint venture ownership of Finnish Commuter Airlines (FinnComm) with Flybe taking over the day-to-day operation of the airline from Monday 1 Aug...
Pegasus adds extra summer flights from London Stansted
July 1, 2011In response to heavy demand, Pegasus Airlines has added extra direct flights from London Stansted to both Istanbul and North Cyprus to its schedule for summer 2011.
Firefly begins twice daily Kuala Lumpur–Sibu flights
July 1, 2011Firefly has celebrated its inaugural flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Sibu Airport.
JetBlue to interline with Qatar Airways
June 30, 2011JetBlue Airways and Qatar Airways have announced a new interline agreement to connect travellers seamlessly between the two carriers' networks via New York JFK and Washington Dulles air...
EAMS renews heavy maintenance deal with Copa
June 29, 2011Embraer Aircraft Maintenance Services (EAMS), the airframer’s maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) subsidiary in Nashville, TN, has renewed its heavy maintenance agreement with Copa...
JetBlue launches Hartford–San Juan, Puerto Rico service
June 29, 2011JetBlue Airways plans to add a nonstop daily flight between Hartford's Bradley International Airport (BDL) and San Juan's Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) from January 20...
Germanwings fares to be distributed by Travelport
June 28, 2011Travelport has announced an agreement with Germanwings to make the carrier’s content and fares available on all Travelport GDS platforms.
P&W to maintain Jetstar Pacific’s CFM56s
June 28, 2011Pratt & Whitney has signed a two-year exclusive agreement with Jetstar Pacific Airlines to provide engine overhaul services on the carrier’s fleet of CFM56-3 engines.
Wizz Air announces London Luton–Lodz service
June 28, 2011From 13 September, Wizz Air will begin service to London Luton from Lodz airport (LCJ), beginning with flights three times a week.
88 A320 family aircraft for China’s CAS and ICBC Leasing
June 28, 2011China Aviation Supplies Holding Company (CAS) and ICBC Financial Leasing Company (ICBC Leasing) have signed agreements with Airbus for a total of 88 A320 family aircraft.
Desser Tire & Rubber to be Dunlop distributor for the Americas
June 28, 2011Desser Tire & Rubber Company has boosted its global presence with its appointment as a Dunlop distributor for the Americas.
Eznis adds Avro RJ85s and signs support deal with BAE Systems
June 27, 2011Eznis Airways of Mongolia has acquired its first jet equipment with two Avro RJ85s bought from BAE Systems.
Lufthansa CityLine to fly new LH Aberdeen–Frankfurt service
June 27, 2011Lufthansa will introduce the new three times a day service to its Frankfurt hub on 30 October, operated by Lufthansa CityLine with 100-seater Embraer 190s in a two-class configuratio...
JetBlue increases Boston–Chicago to four a day
June 27, 2011JetBlue Airways has announced the addition of a fourth daily frequency to its popular Boston–Chicago route, with the service set to begin on 7 September.
New Frontier seasonal services from Branson to both Austin and Phoenix
June 27, 2011Frontier Airlines plans to add nonstop seasonal service between Branson, MO, and both Austin, TX and Phoenix, AZ to its route map.
Malmö Aviation Selects navAero for Class 2 EFB
June 23, 2011Malmö Aviation is to use navAero’s t•BagC22 Class 2 electronic flight bag system on its fleet of Avro RJ70, RJ85 and RJ100 aircraft.
Pegasus declares a greener future with Messier-Bugatti-Dowty brakes
June 23, 2011Pegasus Airlines has signed a contract with Messier-Bugatti-Dowty for the supply of carbon braking systems to replace the steel currently in use on, or planned for, 47 Boeing 737NGs,...
FAA wants $250,000 fine against AirTran
June 23, 2011The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a $250,000 civil penalty against AirTran Airways for allegedly operating a Boeing 737 on four passenger flights when it was not...
Airbus evaluates Sharklet retrofit for A320 family
June 21, 2011Airbus has decided to pursue a retrofit option of its large Sharklet wing devices for the A320 family in-service fleet and is evaluating the technical, operational and business aspects...
JetBlue revises fleet plan
June 21, 2011JetBlue Airways has announced a network-driven revision and extension of its A320 delivery schedule.
Cebu Pacific orders 37 A320 family aircraft
June 17, 2011Cebu Pacific Air has ordered 30 Airbus A321neos (with 10 options) and seven A320s in the largest single aircraft order ever made by a Philippine carrier.
PARIS 2011: Unnamed European airline orders 10 CS100s
June 24, 2011Bombardier Aerospace has announced that a European customer – a first-time buyer of Bombardier aircraft which currently wishes to remain unidentified – has placed a firm order...
PARIS 2011: ATR achieves ISO 14001 environmental standard for aircraft lifecycle
June 23, 2011ATR has renewed and achieved an expanded coverage of its ISO 14001 certification, concerning businesses’ adherence to environmental standards, with the broadening in certification...
PARIS 2011: CFM meets pre-show claim with $11bn in LEAP orders
June 23, 2011Living up to its pre-show prediction of a bumper order week, CFM booked firm orders for 910 LEAP-X1A engines to power 455 Airbus A320neo aircraft during the show, worth more than $11...
PARIS 2011: GoAir orders 72 A320neos
June 23, 2011GoAir will use the A320neo for its long-term fleet expansion and has placed a firm order with Airbus for 72 aircraft.
PARIS 2011: Airbus claims new order record for air shows
June 23, 2011Airbus held its wrap-up press confrence at Le Bourget and declared this year’s event to be the best airshow ever in terms of number sold – 730 orders – by any manufacturer...
PARIS 2011: AirAsia orders 400 LEAP engines and signs 20-year support deal
June 23, 2011AirAsia has selected CFM International’s LEAP engine to power 200 Airbus A320neo aircraft, the first deliveries of which are scheduled to begin in 2016.
PARIS 2011: Record order for 200 A320neos signed by AirAsia
June 23, 2011AirAsia has placed a stunning order for 200 CFM LEAP-powered Airbus A320neos in the largest ever Airbus order in terms of numbers and the third largest in value.
PARIS 2011: ALAFCO to order 30 A320neos
June 22, 2011ALAFCO has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus for the purchase of 30 A320neos.
PARIS 2011: OnPoint support for flydubai’s CFM56s
June 22, 2011flydubai has signed a 10-year OnPoint support deal with GE Aviation for the maintenance, overhaul and repair of the carrier’s 109 CFM56-7B engines that power its Boeing 737-800...
PARIS 2011: IndiGo converts MoU for 150 A320neos and 30 A320s to firm order
June 22, 2011IndiGo has firmed up its order for 150 A320neos and 30 A320s following the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in January this year.
PARIS 2011: European MRJ customer targeted as stretch model develops
June 22, 2011Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation believes the opening of its European HQ in Amsterdam will accelerate the prospect of getting the first MRJ customer in the continent.
PARIS 2011: NAC makes first direct purchase from ATR for 10 72-600s
June 22, 2011Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) – which has a fleet of 91 ATR aircraft – has placed its first direct order from the manufacturer by placing an order for 10 ATR 72-600s with...
PARIS 2011: Blue Panorama signs up for 12 SSJ100s
June 22, 2011Italian carrier Blue Panorama Airlines has ordered 12 Sukhoi Superjet 100s in a deal with Superjet International.
PARIS 2011: Ecuador’s TAME buys three ATR 42-500s
June 22, 2011ATR has announced the sale of three ATR 42-500s to TAME of Ecuador, with deliveries set for September and October 2011 and February 2012.
PARIS 2011: Republic signs LoI for 80 Airbus A320neo family aircraft for Frontier
June 22, 2011Republic Airways Holdings has signed a Letter of Intent to buy 40 Airbus A319neo and 40 A320neo aircraft, powered by CFM’s LEAP engines, and to be flown by Republic’s Frontier...
PARIS 2011: Boeing to be customer support and services partner for MRJ
June 22, 2011Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation and Boeing have signed a partnership agreement for Boeing to provide customer support services for the Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ) aircraft family.<...
PARIS 2011: Copa signs OnPoint deal for CF34-10E engines
June 21, 2011Copa Airlines has signed a 12-year OnPoint deal for the maintenance, repair and overhaul of the CF34-10E engines that power its 26 Embraer 190s operated by the airline and Copa Airlines...
PARIS 2011: Monarch signs up for P&W EcoPower engine wash
June 21, 2011Monarch Airlines has signed an exclusive three-year agreement for Pratt & Whitney’s EcoPower engine wash service, which will be performed by P&W Global Service Partners...
PARIS 2011: ILFC orders CFM LEAP to power 40 A320neos
June 21, 2011International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC) and CFM International have announced that the leasing company has selected CFM’s LEAP engine to power 40 new Airbus A320neos which...
PARIS 2011: CIT signs MoU for 50 A320neos
June 21, 2011CIT Group and Airbus have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the lessor to purchase 50 A320neo family aircraft.
PARIS 2011: Sukhoi announces sale of 12 SSJ100s to PT Sky Aviation
June 21, 2011Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company (SCAC) and PT Sky Aviation have signed a Heads of Agreement (HoA) for the delivery of 12 Sukhoi Superjet 100/95B aircraft, beginning in 2012.
PARIS 2011: Ryanair and COMAC sign C919 development MoU
June 21, 2011Ryanair and COMAC have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to participate in discussions on the development of the COMAC C919 aircraft for Ryanair, which would be designed to carry up...
PARIS 2011: MoU for 40 A320neos signed by JetBlue
June 21, 2011JetBlue Airways and Airbus have announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the airline to buy 40 A320neos, with the choice of engine to be announced at a later date.
PARIS 2011: 10 ATR 72-600s, confirming options, for Azul
June 21, 2011Azul has converted 10 options from a previous order for ATR 72-600s into firm orders, taking its overall order total to 30 (with 10 options still remaining).
PARIS 2011: Norwegian orders 15 Boeing 737-800s
June 21, 2011Boeing and Norwegian Air Shuttle (which operates simply as ‘Norwegian’) have announced an order for 15 737-800s to bring the total number of 737-800s Norwegian has ordered...
PARIS 2011: Engine for CSeries flies as P&W discusses consortium for PurePower family
June 21, 2011Pratt & Whitney reports that the first flight of the PurePower PW1524G engine for the Bombardier CSeries family of aircraft took place on the company’s Boeing 747SP flying testbed...
PARIS 2011: Engine for CSeries flies as P&W discusses consortium for PurePower family
January 1, 1970Pratt & Whitney reports that the first flight of the PurePower PW1524G engine for the Bombardier CSeries family of aircraft took place on the company’s Boeing 747SP flying testbed...
PARIS 2011: Korean Air to Acquire up to 30 Bombardier CSeries Aircraft
June 21, 2011Korean Air has signed an agreement to acquire 10 Bombardier CS300s with an additional 10 options and 10 purchase rights.
PARIS 2011: ATR adds 32 firm orders to take 2011 total to 78
June 21, 2011ATR’s CEO Filippo Bagnato has confirmed the taster he gave just before the show that the company’s sales total from the beginning of the year to the end of that year’s...
PARIS 2011: Korean Air orders 10 Bombardier CS300s
January 1, 1970Korean Air has signed an agreement to acquire 10 Bombardier CS300s with an additional 10 options and 10 purchase rights.
PARIS 2011: Nordam selected by Airbus to supply A320 cabin windows
June 20, 2011Nordam has been selected by Airbus to provide cabin windows for its A320 family production lines and aftermarket support, with the deal stretching out to include the A320neo family orders...
PARIS 2011: Jazeera places $80 million order for CFM56-5Bs
June 20, 2011Jazeera Airways has placed an order – valued at $80 million at list price – for CFM56-5B engines to power four brand new Airbus A320 aircraft scheduled to be delivered to...
PARIS 2011 Goodrich Duracarb brakes for KLM and Transavia 737s
June 20, 2011Goodrich is to supply wheels and carbon brakes for all new Boeing 737NG deliveries and to retrofit 737NG in-service aircraft for KLM and transavia.com.
PARIS 2011: ALC to buy 50 A320neos in 62 aircraft order
June 20, 2011Air Lease Corporation (ALC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for 50 A320neo family aircraft including 14 options.
PARIS 2011: Virgin America to have rate per hour support on LEAP engines
June 20, 2011Virgin America has signed a rate per flight hour (RPFH) agreement with CFM International to support 60 LEAP engines which the airline ordered to power its new Airbus A320neo aircraft...
PARIS 2011: ALC to buy 14 737-800s in 29 aircraft Boeing order
June 20, 2011Boeing has announced that Air Lease Corporation (ALC) is to purchase up to 33 aircraft, with the deal including 20 firm orders (including six option conversions from a previous order)...
PARIS 2011: Virgin America expands OnPoint deal on CFM56-5Bs
June 20, 2011Virgin America has expanded its existing 12-year OnPoint solution agreement to include its newly ordered 60 CFM56-5B engines that will power 30 A320s which with 30 A320neos made up its...
PARIS 2011: Unnamed customer orders 10 CS100s; will take first of type
June 20, 2011Bombardier Aerospace has announced that a major network carrier – which currently wishes to remain unidentified – will be the first operator to take delivery of the first...
PARIS 2011: Pratt & Whitney adds PureSolution to engine order on ANI Group MRJs
June 20, 2011Pratt & Whitney, which will provide power for 5 firm Mitsubishi Regional Jets ordered by ANI Group Holdings has extended its relationship with the lessor through the signing of a...
PARIS 2011: GECAS orders 60 LEAP-powered A320neos
June 20, 2011GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) has announced a firm order for 60 A320neo family aircraft for which it has selected CFM’s new LEAP engine.
PARIS 2011: Embraer announces orders for 39 E-190s
June 20, 2011Embraer has announced 39 orders from five customers, all for the most popular member of the E-Jet family, the Embraer 190.
PARIS 2011: GECAS orders 15 ATR 72-600s
June 20, 2011GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) has ordered 15 ATR 72-600s with 15 options in a signing ceremony conducted by ATR CEO Filippo Bagnato (right) and GECAS president and CEO Norman ...
Cebu Pacific signs MoU for 30 A321neos
June 16, 2011Cebu Pacific Air has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus for the purchase of 30 A321neo aircraft and has also exercised existing options for seven more standard A320s,...
Aeroflot puts its first SSJ100 into commercial service
June 16, 2011Aeroflot Russian Airlines has completed the inaugural passenger flight of its first Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ100) from Moscow to St Petersburg.
easyJet services from London Southend in April 2012
June 16, 2011easyJet plans to begin operating from London Southend Airport from April 2012, creating a new base with three Airbus A319s.
Firefly begins twice daily Johor Bahru–Kota Kinabalu services
June 16, 2011Firefly has begun twice daily return flights between Johor Bahru and Kota Kinabalu, its second capital city route in East Malaysia following the launch, on 19 May of four daily services...
ANI Group Holdings signs MOU to buy 5 MRJs
June 16, 2011Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Hong Kong-based aircraft lease and maintenance company, ANI Group Holdings, for an order for five Mitsubishi...
Skywest adds one F100 to fleet
June 16, 2011The Skywest Group, through its Singapore subsidiary Skywest Airlines (S) Pte Ltd, has acquired an additional Fokker 100 which it intends to bring into Australian service.
Pegasus partners with Booking.com to enhance “smart travel” philosophy
June 15, 2011Pegasus Airlines is now offering a combination of “smart travel with smart stays” by signing a partnership with global player in online hotel bookings, Booking.com.
737 production rate to reach 42 a month in 2014
June 15, 2011Boeing says it will increase the 737 production rate to 42 aeroplanes per month by the first half of 2014, after which the 737 programme expects to build on average two 737s each workday...
Virgin America orders first LEAP engines for A320neo
June 15, 2011Virgin America has chosen CFM International’s LEAP engine to power 30 new Airbus A320neo aircraft scheduled to begin delivery in 2016.
E.Coli compensation points to EU anti-airline bias says ERA
June 15, 2011E. Coli and volcanic eruptions are both natural phenomena, but the difference in the way in which each impacts a particular industry and is handled by European legislators, is striking,...
Board changes at Rex as MD Davis retires
June 14, 2011Regional Express (Rex) has announced that its its managing director Jim Davis will retire from the role on 1 July, though he will remain a member of the board as an independent direc...
ALC announces further aircraft placements
June 14, 2011Air Lease Corporation (ALC) has signed lease agreements for 25 additional aircraft, including ATR turboprops and Embraer 190s.
Virgin America announces 1Q11 financial results
June 14, 2011Against consistently increasing fuel prices and the resumption of its rapid growth, Virgin America has reported a $29.5 million operating loss for the first quarter of its financial ...
PARIS 2011: CFM reports successful LEAP eCore 2/LPT tests before bumper order week
June 18, 2011CFM’s progress on its LEAP engine family has been boosted by the testing of its second development core, eCore 2, and the low-pressure turbine (LPT) plus the anticipation of significant...
Bumper Le Bourget expected by ATR
June 14, 2011ATR says its firm and option orderbook for 2011 – currently standing at 28 firm and five options – will more than double by the end of the Paris Air Show in Le Bourget next...
Sun Country plans MSP–Costa Rica service
June 13, 2011Sun Country Airlines has announced a new international service between Minneapolis/St Paul and Liberia, Costa Rica, to operate weekly from 13 January until 13 April 2012 departing from...
flydubai continues growth, adds 17th 737 to fleet
January 1, 1970flydubai claims it is maintaining the role of the world’s fastest growing start up airline with the arrival of its 17th aircraft in just two years.
Firefly opens Johor Bahru city centre ticket office
June 11, 2011Malaysian regional carrier Firefly has launched its city ticketing office, it fourth such office locally and the first in the state of Johor.
Embraer expands pool program with Aeromexico Connect
June 10, 2011Embraer has announced the expansion of its E-190 Pool Program agreement with Aeromexico Connect by adding engine line replaceable unit (LRU) component support, adding coverage for 47...
JetBlue announces May traffic figures
June 10, 2011JetBlue Airways has reported its preliminary traffic results for May 2011 including a load factor increase of 1.3 percentage points from May 2010.
May passenger data announced by Norwegian
June 9, 2011Norwegian's passenger growth continued in May as close to 1.4 million passengers flew with the airline, an increase of 16% compared to the same period previous year.
Pinnacle ground services expand and rebrand
June 9, 2011Pinnacle Airlines Corporation (PNCL) is rebranding its Ground Operations Services group as PinnPro Professional Ground Services and expanding its scope of services.
Great Lakes Aviation reports May 2011 traffic data
June 8, 2011Great Lakes Aviation has announced its preliminary passenger traffic results for the month of May 2011.
Southwest Airlines announces May traffic stats
June 7, 2011Southwest Airlines has reported May 2011 traffic results for Southwest Airlines and AirTran Airways.
Unidentified airline orders up to six Bombardier CS100s
June 7, 2011Bombardier Aerospace announced that an airline, which has requested to remain unidentified for the moment, has placed a firm order for three CS100s with options on three more, deliveries...
Ryanair chooses Cybersource to help payment processing and reduce fraud
June 7, 2011Ryanair has announced an agreement with CyberSource, a Visa company, in which the latter will provide fraud management and payment processing services to the airline’s website....
easyJet puts Flexi fare onto website
June 7, 2011easyJet’s new Flexi fare is now available to all via the airline’s website, having only been available previously via the GDSs.
Albanian Airlines buys BAe 146-300 from BAE Systems
June 7, 2011Albanian Airlines has bought and taken delivery of a BAe 146-300 from BAE Systems, taking its fleet of 146s to three.
Brendan Gallagher – a class apart
June 7, 2011Sunday 29 May 2011 was a sad day for aviation journalists everywhere as we lost one of our finest, Brendan Gallagher, and we lost him too soon, when he still had so much to offer the...
easyJet releases May 2011 passenger stats
June 6, 2011easyJet has announced passenger statistics for May 2001 featuring an increase in passengers carried of more than 11% but a drop in load factor.
WestJet announces May traffic results
June 6, 2011WestJet has reported May 2011 traffic results with a load factor of 74.8%, down slightly on last May’s figure.
Porter achieves 10.5 point load factor increase in May
June 6, 2011Porter Airlines has announced passenger figures for May 2011 featuring a 59.5% load factor, its best-ever May result, while passenger numbers, ASMs (available seat miles) and RPMs (revenue...
Republic Airways May 2011 traffic data announced
June 6, 2011Republic Airways Holdings has reported preliminary passenger traffic results for May 2011.
Frontier Airlines announces May 2011 traffic
June 6, 2011Frontier Airlines has reported its preliminary traffic results for May 2011 featuring a 3 percentage point increase in load factor.
Eastern’s Southampton–Dijon route under way
June 6, 2011Eastern Airways has begun a new summer service to Dijon in eastern France from Southampton.
Eagle reports May traffic for itself and Executive subsidiary
June 6, 2011American Eagle Airlines has reported May traffic figures for itself and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Executive Airlines.
easyJet growing at Manchester
June 3, 2011easyJet and Manchester Airport have announced a new agreement designed to reinforce the airline’s commitment to further expansion at the airport.
Eurolot to begin its own flights
June 3, 2011Poland’s largest regional airline, Eurolot, has announced that it will begin new domestic flights from 1 July 2011 under its own operating code, K2.
Horizon Air announces May 2011 traffic
June 3, 2011Horizon Air has reported its preliminary traffic figures for May 2001 including a 4.1 percentage point increase in load factor to a May record of 77.2%.
Taskila becomes Estonian’s new president and CEO
June 1, 2011Former airBaltic chief commercial officer, Tero Taskila, has been appointed the new CEO and president of Estonian Air.
Air Astana E-190s inaugurate Tbilisi and Samara routes
June 2, 2011Air Astana has begun new services from Almaty to Tbilisi, capital of Georgia and Samara in southern Russia, with both services operated by the airline’s new Embraer 190s on Mondays,...
Pinnacle’s Hunt to be new Virgin America CFO
June 2, 2011Pinnacle Airlines Corporation has announced that vice-president and CFO Peter Hunt will leave on 15 June to become senior vice-president and chief financial officer of Virgin America...
ERA declares airport slot study bad news for Europe
June 2, 2011The European Regions Airline Association (ERA) has warned that Europe’s regional communities, their economic stability and the complexities of consumer choice appear to have been...
Malmo Aviation to fly 10 CSeries aircraft after Braathens Aviation order
June 1, 2011Braathens Leasing Limited, a member of Braathens Aviation of Sweden, has placed a firm order for five Bombardier CS100 and five CS300 (with options for 10 more of the family), with the...
Rex 3Q profit down, plans route cuts
June 1, 2011Regional Express (Rex) has announced an unaudited group profit before tax (PBT) of A$15.7 million for the nine months ended 31 March 2011, representing a reduction of 9.8% from the same...
ALC places 20 aircraft including 13 E-Jets
June 1, 2011Air Lease Corporation (ALC) has signed lease agreements to place 20 additional aircraft including E-Jets for Alitalia and Kenya Airways.
Accertify chosen by Bangkok Airways to prevent online fraud
June 1, 2011Bangkok Airways has signed an agreement to utilise Accertify’s fraud prevention platform.
New VP customer service for Frontier Airlines
June 1, 2011Republic Airways Holdings has named Cliff Van Leuven vice-president, customer service to oversee its Frontier Airlines branded operations.
FAA announces penalties for pointing lasers into cockpits
June 1, 2011US Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and FAA administrator Randy Babbitt have that the FAA is to impose civil penalties against people who point a laser into the cockpit of an airc...
Atlantic launches London–Faroe Islands flights
May 31, 2011Faroese flag carrier Atlantic Airways has begun its twice weekly summer schedule from London to the Faroe Islands.
Strong first quarter results for Chorus
May 31, 2011Chorus Aviation, which operates for Air Canada and Thomas Cook, has announced its first quarter 2011 earnings with a net income of $14.7 million.
Skymark signs up to Boeing spare parts programme
May 31, 2011Boeing has announced that Skymark Airlines is the newest airline to join the Boeing 737 Component Services Program (CSP), a move aimed at helping the airline to reduce its spare parts...
Wizz Air Ukraine announces Kiev–Barcelona Girona service
May 30, 2011Wizz Air Ukraine has launched a new route from Kiev Zhuliani to Barcelona Girona, with the first flight taking off on 6 September 2011 and operating three times a week initially.
RAA 2011 Debrief: No new, small turboprops from current OEMs
May 31, 2011If the industry wants turboprop replacements for the 1980s-era, 19- to 30-seat aircraft, it should not look to Bombardier, ATR, Embraer or Saab, who all said the used market will keep...
ATR 72-600 achieves EASA certification
May 31, 2011ATR has announced that the ATR 72-600, the newest member of its aircraft family, has obtained certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).
Bulgaria Air to become E-Jet operator
May 31, 2011Embraer has welcomed Bulgaria Air to its portfolio of E-Jet customers, with the airline planning to operate three Embraer 190s from Sofia, under a new agreement with a leasing compan...
CTT Systems’ Zonal Drying System for flydubai’s 737-800s
May 30, 2011CTT Systems has announced that flydubai has placed an order for 31 Zonal Drying Systems to be installed in the carrier’s Boeing 737-800 aircraft.
BAE Systems to sell Regional Aircraft fleet and asset management business
May 26, 2011BAE Systems is to sell its commercial aircraft lease portfolio and asset management business to investment affiliates of Fortress Investment Group.
Norwegian lines up three more 787s
May 26, 2011Norwegian has signed an agreement for the right to purchase three Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners, to follow a previous agreement to lease two 787s.
Siegel made lead independent director at Republic
May 26, 2011The board of directors of Republic Airways Holdings has appointed David Siegel as lead independent director of the airline holding company's board.
Low-fare subsidiary planned by Singapore Airlines
May 25, 2011Singapore Airlines has announced its intention to establish a new no-frills, low-fare airline operating widebody aircraft on medium and long-haul routes.
flydubai’s planned Ukraine flights praised by Kiev airport chief
May 25, 2011flydubai has announced its entry into Ukraine with the launch of flights to Kiev, Donetsk and Kharkov.
Three Flybe summer services from Southampton
May 25, 2011A trio of new summer routes operated from Southampton to regional France by Flybe has been launched with a flight to Clermont-Ferrand, closely followed by one to Pau and the inaugural...
Menke is new Pinnacle president and CEO
May 25, 2011Pinnacle Airlines Corporation has named Sean Menke as its new president and CEO, succeeding Phil Trenary, who retired earlier this year.
easyJet receives its 200th Airbus
May 26, 2011“At 15 years old, easyJet is the youngest airline to receive 200 Airbus aircraft,” declared the airline’s CEO Carolyn McCall as she accepted the aircraft during a presentation...
RAA 2011 Commentary: Industry to be commended for turnaround
May 19, 2011It was clear from this year’s remarkable Regional Airline Association meeting in Nashville, that regional airlines have come into their own and been given the due they have always...
RAA 2011: Engine advancements/fuel savings get to regional level
May 19, 2011As Pratt & Whitney and General Electric look to the future, it is clear they are making sure the efficiencies developed for mainline jets are making their way down to the regional...
AirAsia posts 46% operating profit increase for 1Q11
May 24, 2011AirAsia has recorded a growth in operating profit in 1Q11, in what Group CEO Tony Fernandes hailed as “excellent despite high fuel prices.”
Ryanair profits rise 26% to €401m for FY11
May 24, 2011Ryanair has announced a 26% increase in annual profits to €401 million for the 2010-11 fiscal year which ended on 31 March 2011.
Embraer comments on AD for E-190
May 20, 2011In response to the press articles, referred to as ‘Embraer E-190 Jets Need Checks For Metal Cracks”, that were based on ANAC’s (Brazilian certification authority) AD...
RAA 2011: Rockwell Collins AHS-4000 certified on CRJ1000
May 19, 2011The Rockwell Collins AHS-4000 Attitude and Reference Heading System (AHRS) is now certified on the Bombardier CRJ1000 NextGen aircraft.
CSeries wing factory assembly jigs installed
May 19, 2011Bombardier has begun installing semi-automated jigs at its new wing facility in Belfast, Northern Ireland, to support assembly of the advanced composite wings for the new CSeries aircraft...
RAA 2011: Rockwell Collins adds PBN capabilities to FMS-4200 on CRJ NextGens
May 19, 2011Rockwell Collins has announced that its FMS-4200 Flight Management System, which is certified and standard fit on Bombardier CRJ700/900/1000 NextGen aircraft, will now be able to automatically...
AirAsia X chooses CF6s for its latest A330-200s
May 19, 2011AirAsia X has signed a firm contract with GE for the purchase of CF6-80E1 engines to power three new A330-200s (with the option of two additional aircraft).
More airBaltic summer flights to Warsaw, Gdansk and Bari
May 18, 2011airBaltic is to offer additional flights to Warsaw, Gdansk and Bari, with strong demand driving the new flight frequencies starting from June.
A320 family production to reach 42 a month in 4Q12
May 18, 2011Airbus will increase the production rate of its A320 family aircraft to 42 per month in the fourth quarter of 2012, compared with the current 36 a month.
flydubai to hire 600 pilots by 2016
May 18, 2011flydubai says it will need to recruit 600 pilots over the next five years to meet the needs of its growing fleet and serve its rapidly expanding route network.
La Romana is 5th Dominican destination for JetBlue
May 18, 2011JetBlue Airways is to expand its service to a fifth destination in the Dominican Republic with the addition of La Romana, subject to receipt of government approval.
Porter adds frequency to Sault Ste Marie route
May 17, 2011Porter Airlines is adding a third daily round trip flight between Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport and Sault Ste Marie, beginning on 27 June.
New name for Aer Arann
May 14, 2011Aer Arann has changed its name to Aer Arann Regional, describing the move as the latest development in the evolution of the airline’s brand, having recently transitioned its logo...
airBaltic partners with Skyways for flights from Vilnius
May 13, 2011From 7 June, airBaltic will make direct flights available from Vilnius to Stockholm and Berlin in collaboration with its partner Skyways.
Commsoft’s OASES line maintenance control live at Loganair
May 13, 2011Commsoft has announced that Loganair has now gone fully live with a new OASES Line Maintenance Control (LMC) module.
Skywest announces fleet expansion and new services
May 12, 2011Australian and southeast Asia regional airline, Skywest, has announced plans for fleet expansion to support commercial growth.
Eznis Airways and ANA sign co-operation agreement
May 12, 2011All Nippon Airways and Eznis Airways have signed a Strategic Cooperation Agreement to explore bilateral co-operation in a broad range of areas such as management, operations, and charter...
Bombardier, FlightPath International sign technical training deal
May 11, 2011Bombardier has signed an agreement with training services company FlightPath International (FPI) of Toronto for the latter to provide entitlement and recurrent technical training for...
Rich named new president at SkyWest, Inc.
May 11, 2011SkyWest, Inc. has appointed Brad Rich as its new president as part of the company's restructuring, though Jerry Atkin remains chairman of the Board and CEO.
GOL reports April traffic growth of 13.9%
May 11, 2011GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes has announced its passenger statistics for April 2011 including a 13.9% rise in traffic, measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPKs).
ETOPS approval for Trent 1000
May 10, 2011The Trent 1000, developed by Rolls-Royce for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner which has been chosen by low-fare airlines such as Norwegian and Jetstar, has been granted extended twin engine...
GOL announces R$110.5m net income for 1Q11
May 10, 2011GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes has reported its results for the first quarter of 2011 (1Q11).
easyJet announces bigger loss for first half of FY2010-11
May 10, 2011easyJet has reported its financial results for the first half of its 2010-11 financial year (1 October 2010-31 March 2011) including a deeper loss of £153 million compared with...
AirTran reports April traffic figures
May 9, 2011AirTran Airways has reported traffic for April 2011, with a slight drop in load factor.
Southwest April traffic data announced
May 6, 2011Southwest Airlines has announced its traffic statistics for April 2011 which show close control in matching capacity to passenger demand.
Norwegian reports strong passenger growth in April
May 6, 2011Norwegian has announced its traffic figures for April including a 53% increase in the number of passengers carried.
Southwest extends services under Volaris partnership
May 5, 2011Southwest Airlines has more than doubled the number of markets able to connect to Mexico with its partner Volaris, through both Chicago Midway and Las Vegas.
First Embraer 190 for TRIP
May 5, 2011Embraer has delivered the first Embraer 190 to TRIP Linhas Aéreas in a ceremony at the airframer’s headquarters in São José dos Campos.
Embraer announces executive changes
May 5, 2011Embraer has announced a number of changes in the composition of its Executive Board, with immediate effect.
Pegasus continues to improve on-time departure rates
May 5, 2011Pegasus Airlines, which boasted an average on-time departure rate of 92.71% for the months of January, February and March 2011, has improved further in April with a monthly average of...
Pinnacle Airlines Corporation reports 1Q11 operating results
May 5, 2011Pinnacle Airlines Corporation (PNCL) has announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2011, including a net income of $0.1 million excluding special items.
Aer Lingus reports 1Q11 financial results
May 5, 2011Aer Lingus Group has issued an unaudited interim management statement for the first quarter (1Q11) of the Group’s financial year, that quarter ending on 31 March 2011 with an operating...
AirAsia X announces strong 1Q11 results
May 4, 2011AirAsia X has reported that in the first quarter of 2011 (1Q11), it carried 0.64 million passengers – an increase of 56.5% over the same quarter in 2010 – and added six new...
Eastern launches Southampton–Dijon route
May 4, 2011Eastern Airways is to launch a new summer service from Southampton to Dijon in Eastern France, from which has developed a French network of services.
flydubai completes financing for all 2011 deliveries
May 4, 2011flydubai reports that it has secured financing worth $80 million, at list prices, with aircraft leasing company, MC Aviation Partners (MCAP), for the remaining Boeing 737-800s the airline...
JetBlue opens Boston–Newark service
May 4, 2011JetBlue Airways has begun its four-times daily service between Boston Logan and Newark Liberty, complementing its existing frequent daily service between Boston and New York JFK.
Porter inaugurates Sault Ste. Marie route
May 4, 2011Porter Airlines has completed its inaugural flight to Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport.
April traffic announced for US Airways Express subsidiaries
May 4, 2011US Airways has announced April 2011 traffic figures for its wholly-owned subsidiaries Piedmont Airlines and PSA Airlines.
Farewell Virgin Blue, hello Virgin Australia
May 4, 2011The Virgin Blue Group of Airlines has officially changed its name to Virgin Australia with all operating airlines in the group now using the new brand.
Frontier Airlines announces April 2011 traffic
May 4, 2011Frontier Airlines has released its preliminary traffic results for April 2011.
Vueling blames fuel prices for net loss of €23 million in 1Q11
May 4, 2011Vueling has reported a net loss of €23 million in the first quarter of 2011 (1Q11), noting that while first quarter are often lower due to the seasonal nature of the airline business,...
Porter Airlines load factor up 6.5 points in April
May 4, 2011Porter Airlines has reported year-over-year load factor increase of 6.5 percentage points for the month of April.
Frontier’s seasonal Milwaukee–Branson service to return
May 4, 2011Frontier Airlines will resume its seasonal nonstop service between its Milwaukee hub and Branson, Missouri, with three weekly roundtrips beginning 1July and continuing until 14 December...
American Eagle reports April traffic for itself and Executive Airlines
May 4, 2011American Eagle has reported April traffic figures for itself and its wholly-owned subsidiary Executive Airlines.
SkyWest reports $11m loss in 1Q11
May 4, 2011SkyWest, Inc., has reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2011 (1Q11) including a net loss of $11.1 million.
Republic Airways announces April traffic data
May 3, 2011Republic Airways Holdings has reported preliminary passenger traffic results for April 2011.
flydubai signs distribution deal with Travelport
May 3, 2011flydubai and Travelport have signed an agreement to ensure that full access to the airline’s fares will be available to all Travelport-connected travel agents worldwide.
Strong first quarter reported by WestJet
May 3, 2011WestJet has announced first quarter 2011 (1Q11) net earnings of C$48.2 million, a significant improvement from the C$2.4 million net earnings reported in the first quarter of 2010.
Horizon announces April traffic figures
May 3, 2011Horizon Air has announced traffic data for April 2011 including a 4.8 percentage point increase in the monthly load factor.
ALPA to help shape deal for pilots of merged ASA/ExpressJet
May 2, 2011Pilots within SkyWest, Inc. – represented by the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) – are preparing to open negotiations with the management of Atlantic Southeast Airlines...
Super98 announces MD-80 drag reduction success
May 2, 2011Super98 has reported the successful flight testing of the Phase I Drag Reduction Kit for MD-80 family aircraft that it has designed, tested and validated.
Skyways take over City Airline
April 29, 2011Skyways has acquired Gothenburg-based City Airline with the two companies' joint network set to make the company the leading regional player in the Scandinavian market where it will operate...
1Q11 results announced by Republic Airways Holdings
May 3, 2011Republic Airways Holdings has reported key financial results for the first quarter of 2011 (1Q11) including an operating loss of $0.6 million, which compares favourably to 1Q10’s...
Acquisition of AirTran Holdings completed by Southwest
May 2, 2011Southwest Airlines has closed on its purchase of all of the outstanding common stock of AirTran Holdings, Inc, the former parent company of AirTran Airways.
Avianca puts Fokker 50s into FLYFokker Take Care programme
May 2, 2011Colombia-based Avianca has signed a three-year FLYFokker TakeCare flight hour agreement with Fokker Services for rotable component support of its 10 Fokker 50s, becoming the second...
Virgin Blue and Delta expand codeshare deal
May 2, 2011Delta Air Lines and Virgin Blue Airlines Group have announced the expansion of their codeshare deal which results in five new destinations in Australia and New Zealand being added to...
New A320 for Vueling arrives from GECAS
May 2, 2011General Electric’s commercial aircraft leasing and financing unit, GE Capital Aviation Services Limited (GECAS), has announced the delivery of a new Airbus A320 on lease to Spanish...
New interline deal for JetBlue and Icelandair
May 2, 2011JetBlue Airways and Icelandair have announced a new interline partnership to open up new travel opportunities for customers connecting between JetBlue’s network in the United States...
Armavia begins regular SSJ100 flights from Yerevan to Venice
May 1, 2011The first Sukhoi Superjet 100 of Armenian national carrier Armavia has opened regular service from Yerevan to Venice.
AirAsia decides fuel surcharge is required
April 29, 2011AirAsia will be reintroducing fuel surcharges on 3 May 2011 for all domestic and international routes, with bookings made before that date being unaffected by the surcharge.
Cebu Pacific becomes SR Technics’ first contract in the Philippines
April 29, 2011SR Technics has secured its first long-term contract in the Philippines with a 10-year $52 million agreement with Cebu Pacific to provide exclusive maintenance services for 18 CFM56-5B...
Lufthansa Technical Training and JetBlue University co-operate on E-Jet training
April 29, 2011Lufthansa Technical Training (LTT) has signed a co-operation agreement with the College of Technical Operations of JetBlue Airways Corporation in Orlando, Florida, for the joint provision...
airBaltic begins Oulu–Tromso service
April 29, 2011airBaltic has started its new route connecting the Finnish city of Oulu with Tromso in Northern Norway.
High fuel prices hit Norwegian’s 1Q11 results
April 28, 2011Norwegian has reported a net result after tax for the first quarter of 2011 (1Q11) of NOK –293 million, which the airline puts down to soaring oil prices adding more than NOK 140...
NAC leases another ATR 42-500 to TRIP
April 28, 2011Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) has confirmed that it has leased one ATR 42-500 aircraft (MSN 579) to TRIP Linhas Aéreas of Brazil, bringing to six the number of ATR aircraft that...
Delta CPA amendment adds six more E-170s at Republic
April 28, 2011Republic Airways Holdings has amended its capacity purchase agreement (CPA) with Delta Air Lines to provide for the addition of six dual-class Embraer 170s.
Air Arabia Maroc selects Aviareps to promote flights to Spain
April 28, 2011Air Arabia Maroc has extended its deal with Aviareps by appointing the latter as its representative to Spain with immediate effect.
ILFC confirms 100 A320neo family order
April 27, 2011ILFC has signed a contract for the purchase of 100 A320neo family aircraft, firming up the Memorandum of Understanding for the deal which was announced on 8 March 2011.
Pluna orders three more CRJ900 NextGens
April 25, 2011Pluna Lineas Aereas Uruguayas has signed a follow-on order for three CRJ900 NextGen aircraft with Bombardier Aerospace, which will take its fleet of 10 CRJ900 NextGens – its sole...
Jeppesen, ETS Aviation announce emissions trading reporting solution
April 21, 2011Jeppesen and ETS Aviation have announced the release of an IT application to monitor, record, analyse and report flight data within European airspace to help airlines comply with regulatory...
First 737-900ER with Sky Interior delivered to Lion Air
April 21, 2011Boeing and Lion Air have celebrated delivery of the carrier’s first 737-900ER to feature the new Boeing Sky Interior.
JetBlue first quarter results announced
April 21, 2011JetBlue Airways has reported its results for the first quarter 2011 (1Q11) featuring a net income of $3 million, compared with a first quarter 2010 net loss of $1 million.
First quarter earnings announced by Southwest Airlines
April 21, 2011Southwest Airlines has reported a first quarter 2011 (1Q11) net income of $5 million, compared with net income of $11 million in the first quarter of 2010.
Firefly introduces new check-in options
April 21, 2011Firefly has announced that it will enhance its flight operations by offering a return check-in facility for passengers travelling on the same day, so passengers travelling to a destination...
Flybe Training Academy officially opened
April 20, 2011Flybe has celebrated the opening of its multi-million pound Training Academy at Exeter International Airport, with the UK’s Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, performing...
Aer Lingus Regional brings back Cork–Jersey service
April 20, 2011Aer Lingus Regional, operated by Aer Arann, has re-introduced the popular Cork–Jersey summer route.
New Glasgow–Amsterdam route for easyJet
April 20, 2011easyJet has announced the launch of a new route between Glasgow and Amsterdam, further adding to growth at the Scottish airport following last month’s announcement of a new route...
Rex provides 2011 profit guidance
April 20, 2011Regional Express (Rex) has today released its first profit guidance for FY11, declaring that it expects its full year profit before tax to be in the region of A$23.5 million, 10% down...
Travelport e-ticket database technology for Germanwings
April 20, 2011Travelport has announced a new airline IT services partnership with Germanwings, which sees the Travelport ETDBase, an e-ticket database hosting service, being implemented by the car...
Strong uptake for Wizz Air low-fare discount club
April 20, 2011Wizz Air launched a new membership programme, Wizz Xclusive Club, on 31 March 2011 and after three weeks reports that almost 50 thousand Wizz customers joined and benefited from the club’s...
AirTran renews inventory deal with Expedia
April 19, 2011Expedia has announced the signing of a marketing and distribution agreement with AirTran Airways, under which the airline’s fares and inventory will continue to be available to...
WATS2011: Boeing announced new EFB hardware for simulators
April 19, 2011Boeing has announced that it is introducing simulated Electronic Flight Bag (simEFB) hardware for flight simulator training devices.
GOL signs OnPoint with GE for 737 systems
April 19, 2011GOL and GE Aviation have signed a five-year OnPoint services agreement covering repair services and logistics for all systems provided by GE including various avionics, flight management,...
New deal ratified by AirTran flight attendants
April 19, 2011AirTran Airways has announced the successful ratification of a new collective bargaining agreement with its flight attendants with the deal being overwhelmingly approved by 96% of voting...
Pinnacle announces March and 1Q11 traffic for airline subsidiaries
April 18, 2011Pinnacle Airlines Corporation (PNCL) has released preliminary traffic results for its three subsidiary airlines, Pinnacle Airlines, Colgan Air and Mesaba Aviation, for March 2011 and...
Armavia takes delivery of first Sukhoi Superjet 100 “Yuri Gagarin”
April 19, 2011The delivery ceremony of the first production Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SN 95007) to Armavia has taken place at Zvartnots Airport, Yerevan, with the aircraft being named in honour of the first...
Two Ryanair routes to get reserved seating trial
April 19, 2011Ryanair is to trial a reserved seating service on its Dublin–Malaga and Dublin–London Gatwick routes from 16 May, with the pre-booked service costing £10 (each way)...
New business class product for airBaltic
April 19, 2011airBaltic has announced that it is improving its business class concept and altering its business class fare system to make the product more attractive to those passengers who book e...
Firefly signs up for Lufthansa Systems’ Lido/FMS
April 19, 2011Malaysian regional airline Firefly signed a three-year-contract with Lufthansa Systems (LSY) for the use of Lido/FMS (flight management system).
Flybe begins Edinburgh–Knock service
April 19, 2011Flybe has begun operating its brand new route between Edinburgh and Knock in the west of Ireland.
Skyworld, PRISMA place ex-Aegean Avros with Sky Wings
April 18, 2011Sky Wings Airlines of Greece has bought four Avro RJ100s from Aegean Airlines in a transaction arranged by Skyworld Aviation and Prisma Aviation Services.
Embraer delivers 20 commercial airliners in 1Q11
April 18, 2011During the first quarter of 2011 (1Q11), Embraer delivered 20 aircraft to the commercial aviation market and eight to executive aviation, leaving the firm order backlog on 31 March 2011...
Inflight WiFi take-up strong among Norwegian’s passengers
April 18, 2011Norwegian’s reports that its free inflight WiFi has received a warm welcome from the airline’s passengers, with some flights having more than half the passengers online s...
Low-fare airlines 'the future of air travel in Europe' says report
April 18, 2011The European Low Fares Airline Association (ELFAA) has welcomed a report by York Aviation which it says demonstrates that low-fare airlines have become the carriers of choice for intra-Europe...
Monarch Aircraft Engineering line maintenance for Wizz Air in Spain
April 18, 2011Monarch Aircraft Engineering (MAEL) has won a line maintenance technical handling contract from Wizz Air.
flydubai announces two Saudi routes
April 17, 2011flydubai has announced the addition of Riyadh and Jeddah to its network, taking the number of Saudi Arabia destinations from three to five.
iPad becomes EFB with Lufthansa Systems apps
April 15, 2011Lufthansa Systems has launched an entire suite of applications for the iPad which enable the iPad to become a full-fledged though lightweight, easy-to-use and highly affordable electronic...
JetBlue announces service from San Juan, Puerto Rico, to St Maarten
April 15, 2011JetBlue Airways has revealed plans to launch nonstop daily service to St Maarten (SXM), a route that will be the airline's eighth non-stop destination out of San Juan and its third out...
easyJet update on volcanic ash AVOID system
April 15, 2011easyJet has announced its progress with the AVOID (Airborne Volcanic Object Identifier and Detector) system and has called upon the aviation industry to work together to avoid further...
JetBlue announces March and 1Q11 traffic figures
April 15, 2011JetBlue Airways has announced its preliminary traffic results for March 2011 and the first quarter of the year.
Firefly confirms more ATR 72-500 deliveries
April 15, 2011Firefly has announced that it will be receiving its eleventh ATR 72-500 in October and its twelfth in November 2011.
Southwest, AirTran and pilots reach integration agreement
April 14, 2011The respective unions representing Southwest Airlines and AirTran pilots plus both airline companies have signed a four-party process agreement that provides for the two pilot groups...
City Airline signs up for Vistair’s SafetyNet cloud-based safety solution
April 14, 2011Swedish regional carrier, City Airline, has become the latest airline select Vistair’s web-based SafetyNet safety reporting and management system.
Frontier Airlines alters fees and charges
April 13, 2011Frontier Airlines has announced new fee reductions and policy changes effective for tickets including the addition of no change fees for itinerary changes made prior to the day of travel...
MRO AMERICAS: P&W Global Service Partners adds PAS Technologies to global repair network
April 13, 2011Pratt & Whitney has signed an agreement to establish PAS Technologies as the exclusive designated service provider for selected repairs on Pratt & Whitney and IAE engine mode...
New CFO for Republic Airways as part of two promotions
April 12, 2011Republic Airways Holdings has announced the promotions of two key members of its executive management team, with Tim Dooley being named senior vice-president, finance and chief financial...
MRO AMERICAS: Lufthansa Technik Aero Alzey to maintain JetBlue’s CF34-10s
April 13, 2011A new MRO deal has been signed between Lufthansa Technik Aero Alzey (LTAA) and JetBlue Airways for the care of the airline’s CF34-10E engines which feature on its fleet of Embraer...
MRO AMERICAS: Boeing expands landing gear programme
April 13, 2011Boeing Material and Services has announced that it is expanding its landing gear overhaul and exchange programme to cover the 777-200LR, 777 Freighter and 777-300ER aircraft providing...
CityFlyer adds more LCY–Scotland flights for British Airways
April 13, 2011British Airways is to increase capacity on its routes between London City Airport and Scotland by more than 23% with BA CityFlyer, its wholly-owned subsidiary, introducing an additional...
A&F Aviation applies for AOC
April 13, 2011New Japanese low-fare airline company, A&F Aviation, has submitted its application, required by the country’s Civil Aeronautics Act, for an Air Operators Certificate to the...
Normal service resumed on Firefly’s operations to Koh Samui
April 13, 2011Firefly reports that its operations between Koh Samui and Kuala Lumpur Subang Airport is back to normal after the recent closure of Koh Samui Airport due to severe flooding.
bmibaby adds at Belfast City; drops Manchester, Cardiff
April 13, 2011bmibaby has announced that it will base two additional aircraft at Belfast City Airport and offer seven new routes from the airport.
MRO AMERICAS: VivaAerobus, AJW Aviation in component support deal
April 13, 2011Mexico’s VivaAerobus has rid itself of a headache, according to CEO Juan Carlos Zuazua, who signed a deal with AJ Walter Aviation to take over component support for the carrier’s...
MRO AMERICAS: Cutting FAA will cost jobs
April 13, 2011Federal Aviation Administrator Randy Babbitt has expressed clear frustrations with Congressional machinations that are currently trying to cut the US federal budget by 6%.
MRO AMERICAS: CRJ repairs now available at Bombardier’s Dallas facility
April 13, 2011Bombardier Customer Services has announced at MRO Americas that it is offering repair capability for Bombardier CRJ200s, CRJ700s and CRJ900s at its Dallas repair facility.
MRO AMERICAS: Goodrich inks deal with Skynet Asia
April 13, 2011Skynet Asia Airways has contracted with Goodrich for the supply of wheels and carbon brakes for its new fleet of 13 Boeing 737-800s which are set to begin delivering in June and continue...
MRO AMERICAS: New Attendant Control Panel launched by BAE Systems
April 12, 2011A new system to streamline flight attendant workload – originally designed for the Boeing 737NG including the Sky Interior – has been unveiled by BAE Systems for retrofit...
MRO AMERICAS: OceanAir selects FLY Fokker module
April 12, 2011OceanAir, which now flies under the Avianca brand in Brazil, has chosen FLYFokker Take Care Flight Hour agreement for rotable component and technical support for its 14 Fokker 100s.<...
MRO AMERICAS: Spirit opts for TeamSAI maintenance support
April 12, 2011Spirit Airlines and TeamSAI Maintenance & Engineering Solutions have signed a deal for SAI to provide technical services to the airline.
MRO AMERICAS: PureSolution launched by P&W for PurePower family
April 12, 2011Pratt & Whitney has announced the launch of PureSolution services, the company's new flexible maintenance plan designed exclusively for its PurePower engine family.
Vueling begins London–Vigo service
April 12, 2011Vueling has announced its new routes to and from London for this summer, as part of its international expansion plan, with the opening on Saturday 16 April of a new direct connection...
airBaltic reports March passenger figures
April 12, 2011airBaltic carried 233,033 passengers in March 2011 from Riga, Vilnius and Tallinn, a 2% decrease compared with March 2010, when the airlines transported 238,453 passengers.
Combined March 2011 and first quarter traffic data for SkyWest trio of carriers
April 11, 2011SkyWest, Inc., has reported combined March and first quarter (1Q11) traffic figures for its three subsidiary airlines, ExpressJet, Atlantic Southeast and SkyWest Airlines.
DeltaTechOps/Evergreen Aviation Technologies sign component maintenance deal with SkyMark
April 11, 2011Delta TechOps has signed a five-year component maintenance and exchange agreement with Skymark Airlines to provide exchange power-by-the-hour (PBTH) services to Skymark’s fleet...
GOL declares demand growth of 19.6% in March
April 11, 2011GOL has announced its traffic data for March 2011, featuring a strong growth in the load factor.
NTSB investigating A380 wing clip of Comair CRJ at New York JFK
April 13, 2011The US National Transportation Safety Board is investigating a wing tip clipping that occurred between an Air France Airbus A380 and a Comair Bombardier CRJ700 at New York...
Great Lakes Aviation reports March and 1Q11 traffic data
April 7, 2011Great Lakes Aviation has announced its preliminary passenger traffic results for the month of March 2011 and for the first quarter of the calendar year.
flydubai inaugurates Sohag route
April 6, 2011flydubai has flown its inaugural service to Sohag to begin a presence in one of Egypt’s emerging cultural hubs.
Ryanair launches first UK–Corfu scheduled service
April 7, 2011Ryanair has announced its UK route to Corfu with a twice weekly London Stansted service beginning in July 2011.
Norwegian reports March traffic
April 7, 2011Norwegian has announced its preliminary traffic data for March 2011.
Riga–Bari service announced by airBaltic
April 7, 2011From 4 June, airBaltic will operate a weekly flight between the Latvian capital Riga and Bari in southern Italy.
10 more Embraer 190s for China’s CDB Leasing
April 12, 2011Embraer has announced during a tripartite signing ceremony in Beijing, it has signed an agreement with CDB Leasing Company (CLC) and China Southern Airlines for CLC to purchase a second...
Lufthansa Technik support for start-up Sky Regional
April 12, 2011Canadian start-up Sky Regional Airlines has selected Lufthansa Technik for its component supply for the next ten years, with the companies having signed a Total Component Support TCS...
Hebei Airlines orders 10 E-190s
April 12, 2011Embraer and China’s Hebei Airlines have confirmed an order by the airline for 10 Embraer 190s with first delivery set for September 2012.
FAA plans to fine Lynx $350,000
April 8, 2011The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a $350,000 civil penalty against Republic Airways Holdings subsidiary Lynx Aviation for allegedly operating a Bombardier Q400...
Goodrich chooses SafTGlo for ARJ and MRJ programmes
April 7, 2011STG Aerospace is to supply its SafTGlo photoluminescent (PL) floorpath lighting systems to Goodrich, which will incorporate the product into the COMAC (Commercial Aircraft Corporation...
Southwest Airlines chooses STG’s SafTGlo
April 6, 2011STG Aerospace, Inc. has received the largest single order for its SafTGlo photoluminescent (PL) floorpath marking system from Southwest Airlines.
Aurigny station manager celebrates 40 years of service
April 6, 2011Aurigny’s longest serving member of staff, Maurice Wyatt, station manager for the airline at Southampton, has celebrated 40 years with the company.
New pattern matching for SafTGlo
April 6, 2011STG Aerospace has unveiled the latest innovation in photoluminescent (PL) floorpath marking – a pattern-matching service for its SafTGlo system.
Air Wisconsin pilots leave airline’s ASAP programme
April 8, 2011Pilot leaders of Air Wisconsin Airlines Corporation (AWAC) have decided that they will no longer support or participate in the airline’s Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP).<...
20 new ATR 72-500s for UTair
April 7, 2011UTair and ATR have announced a contract for the airline to purchase 20 ATR 72-500s, a deal valued at $426 million.
March and 1Q11 traffic announced for Southwest Airlines
April 7, 2011Southwest Airlines has reported its preliminary traffic figures for March 2011 and the first quarter of the calendar year.
COMAC C919 to use DDC-I’s Deos operating system
April 7, 2011DDC-I, a leading supplier of software and professional services for mission- and safety-critical applications, is to supply its Deos safety-critical real-time operating system (RTOS)...
Criminalisation trend threatens safety says ERA
April 6, 2011The increasing number towards prosecution of airline personnel before the cause of an air accident has been determined is a serious threat to air safety, according to the European Regions...
AmSafe lightweight passenger belts for Allegiant MD-80s
April 6, 2011AmSafe Industries has announced that Allegiant Air is to equip its Boeing MD-80s with AmSafe’s next generation lightweight passenger seatbelt, which is designed to be nearly 25%...
Extra BA capacity to Palma from London City
April 6, 2011British Airways has responded to demand and increased capacity on its London City–Palma service – operated by BA CityFlyer – by 50% meaning that it will be providing...
R-R Trent 1000s for Norwegian 787s
April 6, 2011Norwegian has selected Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines to power nine Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner and has also signed a $450m Rolls-Royce TotalCare long-term engine services contract.
Vistair online flight-deck manuals now live at flydubai
April 6, 2011Flydubai has become the latest carrier to “go live” with Vistair’s online flight operations document management service and, according to Vistair, is already achieving...
GECAS–Pegasus agree sale–leaseback for 4 737-800s
April 6, 2011GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS), the commercial aircraft leasing and financing unit of General Electric, has announced the signing of a sale–leaseback agreement with Turkey’s...
New Air Arabia A320s to feature Sharklets
April 6, 2011Air Arabia has selected Sharklets for 28 out of 44 A320s ordered by the airline, deliveries of which will begin in the second quarter of 2013.
MRJ assembly under way at MHI
April 5, 2011Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) and Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation (MJET) have jointly announced the start of assembly work by MHI on the Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ).
A320neo EIS advanced as PW1100G takes lead role
April 6, 2011Airbus has announced that with a majority of customers selecting Pratt & Whitney’s PurePower PW1100G for their A320neos, the engine has been give lead development status on...
RMS’s airRM chosen by Ryanair for revenue management
April 5, 2011Revenue Management Systems (RMS) has announced that Ryanair has chosen airRM, the company’s revenue management software, to help the carrier identify sales opportunities and maximise...
Loganair adds to Shetland summer schedule
April 5, 2011Loganair has announced additional flights on its Shetland services to and from Sumburgh.
Europe’s regionals averaged 2.5% passenger growth in 2010
April 5, 2011The European Regions Airline Association (ERA), which represents some 70 intra-European airlines, has announced that its reporting members recorded an average 2.5% scheduled passenger...
Southwest checks 737s after cabin depressurisation
April 4, 2011Southwest Airlines is working with the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) to determine the cause of a depressurisation event – which left a hole in the fuselage –...
MJET to open Europe sales office
April 4, 2011On 1 May, Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation (MJET) is to open a locally incorporated, solely-owned subsidiary in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, to function as its sales base for Europe.
ViaSat and JetBlue confirm deal for Ka-band inflight internet
April 4, 2011ViaSat and JetBlue Airways have reached a definitive agreement to deploy the first Ka-band commercial aviation broadband network using ViaSat-1, claimed to be the world’s highest...
KLM Cityhopper firms up 5 E-Jet options
April 4, 2011Embraer and KLM Cityhopper, KLM’s regional subsidiary, have signed a contract for a further five Embraer 190s, firming up options originally placed in August 2007.
flydubai maintenance and engineering now in-house
April 4, 2011flydubai has announced that all maintenance and engineering for the airline will now be handled in-house by the carrier’s own staff.
Former ATR boss appointed CEO at EADS Sogerma
April 1, 2011Jean-Michel Leonard, who led ATR from 2001-04 is has become the president and CEO of EADS Sogerma, the part of EADS which specialises in aerostructures, cockpit seats & cabin int...
Sun Country begins service to Reagan National
April 1, 2011Sun Country Airlines has celebrated its inaugural flight to Washington Reagan National Airport from Minneapolis/St Paul via Lansing, MI.
PurePower engines in largest P&W order for 50 years
March 31, 2011In the largest order in 50 years, Pratt & Whitney booked an order for 300 engines when IndiGo opted to take 150 A320neos and optioned 30 more for a potential engine order of 400 engines,...
Norwegian opens Helsinki base
March 31, 2011Norwegian has opened its new base at Helsinki Airport and begun flights from Helsinki to Oulu and Rovaniemi, the two domestic services to operate from the base alongside 11 international...
New investment for A&F Aviation
March 31, 2011Japanese start-up low-fare airline company, A&F Aviation, has finalised an investment of 10 million yen from Innovation Network Corporation of Japan (INCJ) which will give INCJ a...
flydubai announces Addis Ababa service
March 31, 2011flydubai is to begin service to Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa, with flights beginning on 22 April and operating three times a week on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays.
First Aeroflot flight crew training course for SSJ100 completed
March 31, 2011SuperJet International (SJI) has completed the first Sukhoi Superjet 100 flight crew training course for Aeroflot pilots at its training centre in Moscow.
GOL finalises sale and leaseback with AWAS
March 31, 2011AWAS has agreed with GOL to enter into a purchase and leaseback agreement for five Boeing 737-800s that the carrier had previously ordered directly from the manufacturer for May 2011-February...
Firefly adds new routes in East Malaysia
March 30, 2011Firefly has announced services into Sandakan, marking its continuous network expansion with its Boeing 737 operation from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA).
Bombardier/Fokker strategic alliance to support Dash 8/Q-100/200/300s
March 30, 2011Bombardier Aerospace and Fokker Services have announced a strategic alliance to launch FLY, a new programme aimed at improving the availability of components and reducing the cost of...
€2 fee to cover EU261 compensation announced by Ryanair
March 30, 2011Ryanair is to introduce a €2 levy per passenger for all bookings made from 4th April 2011 to fund its costs of flight cancellations, delays and its EU261 costs in ‘force majeure’...
Vueling opts for Lufthansa Systems flight planning IT tools
March 29, 2011Vueling Airlines has extended its co-operation with Lufthansa Systems (LSY) to further optimise its flight planning by introducing Traffic Flow Restrictions (TFR), an add-on for LSY’s...
American Airlines and WestJet begin codeshare operations
March 29, 2011American Airlines and WestJet have launched a codeshare agreement to give customers of both airlines more choices and greater connectivity when travelling between the United States and...
Porter firms up two more Q400 options
March 29, 2011Porter Airlines has confirmed two options for Bombardier Aerospace Q400 NextGen turboprops.
SkyWork brings back London City–Bern service
March 28, 2011SkyWork Airlines of Switzerland has begun service between Bern and London City using a Dornier 328.
Aer Lingus Regional begins Bristol–Dublin route
March 28, 2011Aer Lingus Regional service to Bristol from Dublin, operated by Aer Arann, is now under way and marks the third Aer Lingus Regional connection between Bristol and Ireland with services...
LHT certified to repair Hamilton Sundstrand APU for E-Jets
March 28, 2011Lufthansa Technik's auxiliary power unit (APU) has added the Hamilton Sundstrand APS 2300, used on Embraer E-Jets, to its portfolio and received certification from the German Federal...
“Bring on the Single European Sky!” declares ELFAA
March 28, 2011The European Low Fares Airline Association (ELFAA) has welcomed the European Commission’s White Paper on the Future of Transport and says it “hopes it will mark a turning point...
Curbing air transport not an option, says ERA
March 28, 2011The European Regions Airline Association (ERA) reports that it “broadly welcomes” the European Commission’s transport White Paper and remains strongly supportive of...
Aer Arann inaugurates Aer Lingus Regional’s Aberdeen–Dublin service
March 27, 2011Aer Lingus Regional’s first flight to Dublin from Aberdeen, operated by Aer Arann, has begun a service which will fly between the two cities every day except Saturday.
Firefly receives first 737-400
March 26, 2011Firefly has unveiled its new fleet of Boeing 737-400 aircraft, at the Sultan Ismail International Airport.
New head of cabin services for bmibaby
March 24, 2011bmibaby has appointed Stephen Morrell as its new head of cabin services.
GOL to consolidate low-cost positioning
March 24, 2011GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes is to start a new phase of reducing its operating costs through administrative and operational synergy gains in the second quarter of the calendar...
AirAsia Incorporated selects Clark as Philippines hub
March 24, 2011AirAsia Incorporated, the Philippine-based affiliate of AirAsia Group, has chosen Clark’s Diosdado Macapagal International Airport as its hub in the country, from where it plans...
SJI gets EASA Design Organization Approval certificate
March 24, 2011SuperJet International (SJI) has received its DOA (Design Organization Approval) certificate from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).
Embraer signs MoU with China’s ABC Financial Leasing
March 24, 2011Embraer and ABC Financial Leasing Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Agricultural Bank of China, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on aircraft financing and leasing at a ceremony...
Porter enhances Myrtle Beach service
March 24, 2011Porter Airlines is introducing its first autumn service to Myrtle Beach, SC, from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, following two “exceptional winter/spring seasons”.
GoldCare Service offered for 737NGs
March 24, 2011Boeing is expanding its GoldCare service to include the Next-Generation 737 product line and is in advanced discussions with multiple customers regarding the tailoring of GoldCare solutions...
First PW1200G engine for MRJ completed
March 24, 2011Pratt & Whitney has completed assembly on the first PurePower PW1217G engine to test for the Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ).
Aero-Instruments’ air data sensors for C919
March 24, 2011Aero-Instruments has been selected to supply Honeywell Aerospace with air data sensors for the COMAC C919 commercial airliner family.
AirTran shareholders approve acquisition by Southwest
March 23, 2011Southwest Airlines has confirmed that the shareholders of AirTran Holdings, the parent company of AirTran Airways, have overwhelmingly approved the proposed acquisition of AirTran by...
Lufthansa Systems FMS navigation data for Cebu Pacific
March 22, 2011Cebu Pacific Air will use Lufthansa Systems' comprehensive navigation data for its aircraft flight management systems (FMS), both companies having recently signed a five-year-contract...
JetBlue and Virgin Atlantic to interline
March 22, 2011JetBlue Airways and Virgin Atlantic Airways have announced a new transatlantic interline partnership that links the networks of the two carriers.
First E-175 for Oman Air delivered
March 22, 2011Embraer has delivered the first E-175 to Oman Air in a ceremony at the company’s headquarters in São José dos Campos, Brazil.
Alitalia agrees delivery of 20 E-Jets with Embraer
March 21, 2011Embraer and Alitalia have confirmed an agreement for the delivery of 15 Embraer 175s and five Embraer 190s through a lease structure to be arranged by third parties.
Bombardier CSeries systems testing begins
March 21, 2011Bombardier Commercial Aircraft say that the first systems for the CSeries programme are now being tested at partners and vendors in Canada, the United States and Europe prior to delivery...
Zest Air signs with TRAX
March 21, 2011TRAX USA Corporation reports that announce Philippines-based low-fare airline Zest Air has selected TRAX Maintenance to manage its MRO operations.
Virgin America rewards smaller businesses
March 17, 2011Virgin America has launched Elevate Inc, a corporate rewards programme aimed at small and medium-sized businesses.
Flybe adds Manston–Belfast, drops Manston–Manchester
March 16, 2011Flybe has announced a new route between Belfast City Airport and Manston, operating three times a week from 26 May.
Pinnacle announces February traffic data for airline trio
March 16, 2011Pinnacle Airlines Corporation has released capacity and operational results for its three airline subsidiaries – Pinnacle Airlines, Mesaba Aviation and Colgan Air – for February...
Hamilton Sundstrand, AVIC EM finalise JV for C919 electrics
March 16, 2011Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation and AVIC Electromechanical Systems Company (AVIC EM) have finalised their plans to co-develop and manufacture the electric power system for the new Commercial...
BAE Systems, Willis Lease sign commercial aircraft deal
March 16, 2011BAE Systems and Willis Lease Finance Corporation have signed a commercial aircraft agreement under which the former’s Asset Management business will provide pre-owned aircraft acquisition,...
Eurowings CRJ crews to use Pacelab CI OPS
March 16, 2011Lufthansa Regional affiliate Eurowings is to equip its electronic flight bags on Bombardier CRJs with Pacelab CI OPS, an application which supports dynamic cost index operations.
Eurowings selects flight ops IT from Lufthansa Systems
March 16, 2011Eurowings has decided to use the flight planning solution Lido/Flight and the electronic flight bag solution Lido/FlightBag from Lufthansa Systems (LSY) for its flight operations.
Trenary to step down as Pinnacle CEO
March 15, 2011Phil Trenary, president and CEO of Pinnacle Airlines Corporation (PNCL) has decided to resign with effect from 24 March to pursue other interests outside the company.
First ATR 42-500 for NordStar Airlines
March 14, 2011ATR and Russia’s Taimyr Airlines – which does business as NordStar Airlines – have announced the delivery of the first ATR 42-500, from a total order for four firm aircraft...
Aegean reports net loss for 2010
March 14, 2011Aegean Airlines has announced it results for the full year 2010 showing a revenue decline of 5% to €591million, leaving a net loss after taxes of €23.3 million, including €8...
IAE announces SelectTwo programme
March 14, 2011International Aero Engines (IAE) has announced the launch of its next generation V2500 engine – the V2500 SelectTwo.
ATR ‘-500 series’ certified for -45°C ops in Russia and CIS countries
March 14, 2011ATR has gained EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) certification to operate both ATR 42-500 and ATR 72-500 aircraft at ground temperatures as low as –45°C.
SJI begins Armavia pilot training in Moscow
March 11, 2011SuperJet International (SJI) has started the flight crew training course for Armavia pilots at its training centre in Moscow.
New chief information officer for WestJet
March 11, 2011WestJet has appointed Cheryl Smith as its new executive vice-president and chief information officer.
OAA to conduct MPL training for easyJet
March 10, 2011Oxford Aviation Academy (OAA) has been chosen by easyJet as a training partner for the carrier’s new Multi-crew Pilot’s Licence (MPL) programme during which 30 easyJet mentored...
Atlantic Airways orders STG’s WEPPS for Avro fleet
March 10, 2011STG Aerospace has received a fleet-fit order for its Wireless Emergency Primary Power System (WEPPS) from Atlantic Airways.
IAE extends collaboration agreement
March 10, 2011The Executive Board of Directors of International Aero Engines (IAE) – the multi-national aircraft engine consortium comprising Pratt & Whitney, Rolls-Royce, Japanese Aero Engines...
GE Aviation to support GOL RNP operations
March 9, 2011GOL has selected GE Aviation’s PBN Services to assist the airline in obtaining regulatory authorisation to fly Required Navigation Performance (RNP) flight procedures in Brazil...
AirAsia X adds to MRO contract with LHT Philippines
March 9, 2011AirAsia X has signed an extension to its contract with Lufthansa Technik (LHT) Philippines for support covering light C-checks to be done this year for the carrier’s Airbus fle...
ATR and Azul promote breast cancer awareness with pink ATR 72
March 8, 2011On the 100th International Women’s Day, Azul Linhas Aéreas has taken delivery of an ATR 72 painted pink to symbolise the joint promotion by the manufacturer and the airline...
ASIAN AEROSPACE 2011: C919 moves into final design phase
March 8, 2011Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) has completed the preliminary design phase of its C919 airliner family and is now entering into the final design definition phase, keeping...
ILFC orders 33 Boeing 737-800s
March 8, 2011Boeing and International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC) have finalised a firm order for 33 737-800s.
New Bern–London City route for SkyWork Airlines
March 8, 2011SkyWork Airlines will make its debut in the UK market with addition of flights to London City from Bern on 27 March.
easyJet selects Vistair for IT-cloud-based safety compliance
March 8, 2011Vistair has been chosen by easyJet to provide a full web-based safety reporting and management system, making it one of Europe’s first airlines to adopt Vistair’s newly developed...
Norwegian adds 100,000 to February passenger numbers
March 8, 2011Norwegian has reported a 12% increase in passengers for February 2011 compared with the same month last year.
ILFC signs MoU up to 100 A320neo family aircraft
March 8, 2011International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for 100 A320neo family aircraft, comprising 75 A320neo and 25 A321neo types.
Pinnacle Airlines reaches tentative agreement with flight attendants
March 8, 2011Pinnacle Airlines, Inc, has reached a tentative agreement with the United Steelworkers AFL-CIO (USW) to amend the collective bargaining agreement covering 797 flight attendants which,...
February 2011 traffic reported by Frontier
March 7, 2011Frontier Airlines has reported its preliminary traffic results for February 2011.
Republic Airways announces February 2011 traffic figures
March 7, 2011Republic Airways Holdings has reported preliminary passenger traffic results for February 2011.
Southwest reports February traffic data
March 7, 2011Southwest Airlines has announced its traffic figures for February 2011 featuring a 3 percentage point increase in load factor.
ASIAN AEROSPACE 2011: MJET confirms EIS order for MRJ family members
March 8, 2011Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation (MJET) has confirmed that the entry into service of the MRJ family members will see the MRJ90 enter service first in 2014, to be followed by the MRJ70,...
ASIAN AEROSPACE 2011: Re-engined 737 not main focus confirms Boeing’s Tinseth
March 8, 2011Boeing Commercial Airplanes’ vice-president of marketing, Randy Tinseth, has declared that although re-engining of the 737 is “still being looked at it”, it is not the...
Susi Air and Mechtronix to develop Grand Caravan simulator
March 2, 2011Mechtronix Systems is to produce an FFT X for the Cessna Grand Caravan to support fleet expansion of Indonesian carrier Susi Air.
Cabot to remarket Carpatair F100s
March 4, 2011Cabot Aviation has been appointed by Carpatair of Romania to remarket for sale three Fokker 100 aircraft.
Australia’s Alliance becomes FLYFokker Take Off partner
March 4, 2011Fokker Services and Alliance Airlines Australia have signed an agreement to team up for the FLYFokker Take Off programme in Asia, under which Alliance will provide ACMI services (Aircraft,...
New chairperson for AirAsia X board appointed
March 3, 2011AirAsia X has appointed YB Tan Sri Rafidah Aziz to chair its board of directors on a non-executive, independent basis, replacing Dato’ Kamarudin Meranun, AirAsia Berhad’s...
AirTran February traffic data announced
March 3, 2011AirTran Airways has reported its traffic figures for February 2011, featuring growth in all major parameters.
February traffic figures released by Horizon Air
March 3, 2011Horizon Air has reported its traffic figures for February 2011 featuring an increase in average load factor.
Ryanair passenger figures announced for February
March 3, 2011Ryanair’s booked passenger and load factor statistics for February 2011 have been released and show increases in both parameters.
Bombardier signs MoU worth up to $8bn with China's ICBC Financial Leasing
March 3, 2011Bombardier Aerospace has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with ICBC Financial Leasing Company, a leading leasing company in China with one of the world's largest banks, Industrial...
February load factor increase for Porter
March 3, 2011Porter Airlines has announced its traffic statistics for February 2011 including a year-over-year improvement in load factor of 4.1 percentage points.
February 2011 traffic reported for US Airways subsidiary Express carriers
March 3, 2011US Airways has announced traffic data for February 2011 for the two wholly-owned subsidiaries, Piedmont Airlines and PSA Airlines, which operate under the US Airways Express brand.
Five new routes, three new cities for Frontier
March 2, 2011Frontier Airlines has announced plans to add Knoxville, TN; Provo, UT; and Sioux Falls, SD, to the list of destinations from its Denver hub.
Mesa leaves Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
March 2, 2011Mesa Air Group’s Plan of Reorganization has gone into effect, allowing the company to emerge from Chapter 11 of the US Bankruptcy Code.
Fokker Services adds partners for FLYFokker programme
March 2, 2011Fokker Services has announced AVISA Aviation Safety Systems and Southern Cross as new strategic partners of the FLYFokker programme.
AWAS adds VivaAerobus to customer-base
March 1, 2011Aircraft lessor, AWAS, has delivered a Boeing 737-300 to Mexican, low-fare airline VivaAerobus.
JetBlue updates IFE TV channel line-up
March 1, 2011JetBlue Airways has announced updates to its onboard channel line-up today to include Univision, described by the airline as one of the top five networks – regardless of language...
Flybe to offer Manchester–Derry for summer
March 1, 2011For the upcoming UK summer season, Flybe has announced the return, after an absence of 13 years, of service between Manchester and Derry.
Four new E-190s for TRIP
March 1, 2011Embraer has signed a new contract with TRIP Linhas Aéreas for the sale of four Embraer 190s, taking the total E-Jets ordered by TRIP – whether acquired directly from Embraer...
JetBlue to codeshare with SAA
March 1, 2011South African Airways (SAA) and JetBlue Airways have announced an expansion of their interline partnership, with South African Airways now offering codeshare services on JetBlue flights...
airBaltic drops four routes from Vilnius as competitors move in
February 28, 2011For the summer season starting 27 March, airBaltic will cancel four routes from Vilnius to Dublin, London, Rome and Paris, as new market entrants in Lithuania have, according to the airline,...
American Eagle announces DFW–Durango service
February 28, 2011American Eagle Airlines will begin daily nonstop service between Durango La-Plata County Airport in Colorado and Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) on 9 June.
New Windsor and Sault Ste. Marie services from Porter
February 25, 2011Porter Airlines is adding Ontario cities Sault Ste. Marie and Windsor to its route network this spring.
New VP corporate communications at JetBlue
February 24, 2011JetBlue Airways has appointed Jenny Dervin as its new vice-president corporate communications, reporting to James Hnat, executive vice-president, corporate affairs and general counse...
SR Technics strengthens engine service deal with airberlin
February 23, 2011SR Technics and the airberlin Group have agreed to expand their ten-year engine maintenance contract, the two companies having signed a further agreement to cover exclusive maintenance...
Increased AirTran service in Branson
February 23, 2011AirTran Airways and Branson Airport have announced new nonstop services, beginning in May, to Branson from Baltimore/Washington, Chicago Midway and Houston Hobby.
easyJet expands in Scotland
February 23, 2011easyJet has announced major expansion plans for Scotland with a fifth aircraft for Edinburgh Airport, which the carrier says will generate more than 60 jobs and increase its Edinburgh...
Desser announces new tyre qualifications and company expansion
February 23, 2011Desser Tire & Rubber Company’s affiliate, Aero WBS, has announced its qualification for retreading Bombardier CRJ200/700/900 series and Embraer ERJ135/145 series aircraft t...
Rex announces FY2011 half-year results and senior personnel changes
February 23, 2011Regional Express Holdings (Rex) has announced a group profit before tax of A$12.2 million for the half-year ended 31 December 2010, a reduction of 5.4% from the first half of FY2010....
SkyWest reports fourth quarter and full 2010 results
February 23, 2011SkyWest, Inc. has reported net income of $96.4 million for the complete 2010 calendar year, compared with $83.7 million recorded for 2009, based on respective operating revenue figures...
Increased transactions for Saab Aircraft Leasing in 2010
February 22, 2011Saab Aircraft Leasing (SAL) reports that it completed a total of 30 new aircraft transactions in 2010, nearly double the amount recorded in 2009.
Fourth Romanian base announced by Wizz Air
March 1, 2011Wizz Air has announced that it is to open its fourth Romanian operating base in Tirgu Mures.
Aer Lingus back in profit in 2010
February 28, 2011Aer Lingus Group has announced its unaudited preliminary results for the year ended 31 December 2010 including a return to profit.
AirAsia X orders three new A330-200s
February 28, 2011AirAsia X has signed a firm contract for three new Airbus A330-200s with options for two more, which brings the airline’s total order to 28 A330s.
Ryanair receives its 300th 737-800
February 28, 2011Boeing has delivered the 300th 737-800 to Ryanair, the world's largest operator of the model having taken delivery of its first in 1999.
SkyWest CRJ700s to operate six Alaska Airlines routes
February 25, 2011Alaska Airlines has announced that from 14 May, SkyWest Airlines will begin flying six West Coast routes currently operated by Horizon Air, using five 70-seat Bombardier CRJ700s which it...
15 new ATR 72-500s for Wings Air’s fleet
February 25, 2011ATR, Indonesia’s Wings Air and its parent company Lion Air have confirmed the conversion of 15 options for ATR 72-500s, which were part of a deal signed in 2009 when Lion Air placed...
AirAsia reports RM1.07 billion profit for 2010
February 24, 2011AirAsia Berhad has reported a milestone billion-ringgit profit-after-tax in 2010, in what Group CEO Tony Fernandes hailed as a “phenomenal achievement”.
FAA accepts Southwest transition plan for AirTran acquisition
February 24, 2011The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has accepted Southwest Airlines’ transition plan to combine its operations with those of AirTran Airways, following the financial closure...
Skywest to operate ATRs in Virgin Blue’s new regional strategy
February 24, 2011Virgin Blue Group has announced it will introduce up to 18 ATR 72s as part of its recently announced strategic alliance with Skywest Airlines.
Vueling announces €46m profit in 2010
February 23, 2011Vueling has reported a net profit of €45.99 million in financial year 2010, a 66% increase on the results of the previous year’s profit of €27.78 million.
Republic fourth quarter and calendar year 2010 earnings announced
February 22, 2011Republic Airways Holdings has announced net income of $32.3 million excluding items reported during the year, compared with an ex-item result of $35.0 million for 2009.
Firefly expands network, adds two new hubs
February 22, 2011Firefly has announced the second phase of its jet expansion programme with the launch of a Southern hub in Senai, Johor and an Eastern hub in Kota Kinabalu, alongside the introduction...
Two new sun routes for BA CityFlyer from London City
February 22, 2011British Airways is increasing service for leisure travellers from London City Airport with the launch of two new routes from the Docklands airport to Malaga and Faro in June and more...
DFW–Montrose, CO, seasonal service for American Eagle
February 21, 2011American Eagle Airlines has announced seasonal nonstop service from Montrose, Colorado, to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), operating from 9 June until 6 September.
ELFAA announces year-on-year passenger increase for 2010
February 22, 2011The European Low Fares Airline Association (ELFAA) has announced a 6.1% year-on-year increase in passenger numbers for its members in 2010.
Aeroflot flight crew now in training at SJI Moscow
February 21, 2011SuperJet International (SJI) has launched the first Aeroflot flight crew training course for the Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ100) at its training centre in Moscow.
Sun Country adds digEplayer L7 as IFE on longer routes
February 21, 2011Sun Country Airlines has announced that digEplayer L7 handheld inflight entertainment systems are being introduced on flights three hours or longer; including the carrier’s new...
Combined January performance data for 3 Pinnacle airlines
February 21, 2011Pinnacle Airlines Corporation has released combined capacity and operational results for its subsidiaries – Pinnacle Airlines Inc, Colgan Air and Mesaba Aviation – for January...
Nayak takes on new base operation for Norwegian
February 18, 2011Norwegian and Nayak Aircraft Services have signed a contract for the maintenance operation of three Boeing 737s based at Helsinki Airport.
Pinnacle’s 4Q and full 2010 results announced
February 17, 2011Pinnacle Airlines Corporation (PNCL) has reported fourth quarter 2010 net income of $2.6 million, excluding a $10.9 million ($6.8 million after-tax) special charge for a signing bonus...
EMTEQ receives FAA STC for CRJ tail light
February 17, 2011EMTEQ has been granted US FAA approval for a Supplemental Type Certificate involving the installation of the company’s LED anti-collision/position (navigation) light on Bombardier...
Skymark confirms four A380 orders
February 17, 2011Japanese low-fare airline Skymark Airlines has signed a contract for four Airbus A380s with the manufacturer, firming up the Memorandum of Understanding announced in November 2010.
Frequency increases for Porter in core cities
February 17, 2011From 13 April, Porter Airlines is to increase frequency on key routes between Montreal and Halifax, Moncton and Ottawa, and Toronto and Ottawa.
NAC buys new ATR 72-500 for lease to Air Mauritius
February 17, 2011Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) has purchased one factory new ATR 72-500 from ATR which is now being leased to Air Mauritius.
Virgin America is O’Hare-bound
February 17, 2011Virgin America has announced that service to Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD), with daily nonstop flights from both Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and San Francisco...
Pinnacle, Colgan & Mesaba pilots approve ALPA contract
February 17, 2011Pinnacle Airlines Corporation (PNCL) reports that its pilots have ratified a collective bargaining agreement with the Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA), with the single...
Rex claims time performance lead in 2010
February 17, 2011Regional Express (Rex) has announced that it was Australia’s top carrier for flights departing on time and also had the lowest cancellation rates last year according to the Statistical...
Ryanair exits Girona as extension deal collapses
February 16, 2011Ryanair has cancelled its five year extension agreement at Barcelona Girona Airport, which was originally announced in December 2010, claiming that the new Government of Catalonia has...
Norwegian reports NOK 189m profit for 2010
February 16, 2011Despite a loss of NOK 5.4 million in the fourth quarter of last year, Norwegian has announced a net profit for the whole of 2010 of NOK 189 million.
New £8m Prestwick hangar opened by Ryanair
February 16, 2011Ryanair has officially opened its second maintenance hangar at Glasgow Prestwick Airport which cost £8m and will sustain 200 engineering jobs, increasing the total jobs supported...
Wizz Air announces Macedonian debut
February 16, 2011Wizz Air has announced its entrance into the Macedonian market with the opening of a new three times a week route from Skopje to London-Luton on 20 June.
First PurePower engine beats expectations in ground tests
February 16, 2011Pratt & Whitney has successfully completed initial ground testing on its first PurePower PW1000G series engine – the PW1524G engine for the Bombardier CSeries – following...
AirTran launches Atlanta–Punta Cana service
February 16, 2011AirTran Airways has begun its new daily nonstop service between Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and Punta Cana International Airport in the Dominican Republic.
Republic signs with Balanced IT for Comply365 software
February 16, 2011Balanced IT Solutions has signed a major, multi-year contract to deliver and implement its COMPLY365 software for Republic Airways Holdings.
Level D qualification for Mechtronix FFS at Simtech
February 14, 2011Mechtronix Systems has announced that Simtech has successfully qualified its ATR 72-500 FFS X to Level D, the highest qualification for full motion simulators.
WestJet reports 4Q and full 2010 net earnings
February 15, 2011WestJet has reported full-year 2010 net earnings of $136.7 million and fourth quarter net earnings of $47.9 million.
Combined January traffic for SkyWest Inc airline trio
February 14, 2011SkyWest Inc has announced combined January 2011 traffic figures for its three subsidiary carriers, SkyWest Airlines, Atlantic Southeast Airlines and ExpressJet Airlines.
American Eagle releases summer schedule from Rapid City to DFW and Chicago
February 14, 2011American Eagle Airlines has announced its summer schedule at Rapid City, SD, offering a second nonstop flight from Rapid City to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) from 9 June to 22 August, in addition...
Aegean announces 2010 traffic
February 11, 2011Aegean Airlines reports that it carried 6.23 million passengers in 2010, 5% less compared to the previous year.
Loganair adds Sunday flights to Barra and Tiree
February 15, 2011Loganair is introducing the first-ever regular Sunday flights from Glasgow to the islands of Barra and Tiree as a seasonal service this summer.
bmi Regional adds one ERJ 145
February 15, 2011Airstream International has placed an Embraer ERJ 145 with bmi Regional, which was previously operated by Flybe and joins bmi’s eastablished fleet of ERJs.
Nano technology coating helps easyJet’s fuel efficiency
February 14, 2011easyJet has become the first commercial airline to trial a nano-technology coating on its aircraft designed to reduce drag and thus increase fuel efficiency.
ANA–First Eastern JV low-fare airline selects A320s
February 14, 2011A&F Aviation, the joint venture (JV) low-fare airline established by All Nippon Airways (ANA) and First Eastern Investment Group, has chosen the Airbus A320 to start services from...
Wizz Air completes sale/leaseback for four A320s with HKAC
February 14, 2011Wizz Air and Hong Kong Aviation Capital (HKAC) have announced the closing of a sale and lease back transaction for two new Airbus A320s to be delivered in March 2011 and the closing of...
Widerøe ups frequency and puts Q400 on Newcastle–Stavanger
February 14, 2011Widerøe is more than doubling capacity and boosting frequency on its key service from Newcastle to Stavanger – as well as reducing journey times.
airBaltic reports load factor growth for January
February 14, 2011airBaltic carried 187,236 passengers in January 2011 from its bases in Riga, Vilnius and Tallinn, a 6% decrease compared with January 2010, when the airline transported 199,085 passe...
Vueling reports January traffic figures
February 11, 2011Vueling has announced its January 2011 traffic results including a load factor of 66.5%, an increase of 2.7 percentage points on January 2010.
JetBlue announces January traffic stats
February 10, 2011JetBlue Airways has reported its preliminary traffic results for January 2011 including a 5.9 percentage point load factor increase.
Harrison should have been replaced earlier says Stelios
February 10, 2011easyJet founder and largest shareholder Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou has strongly criticised the way in which the airline handled issues relating to former chief executive Andy Harrison’s...
Chorus Aviation ends 2010 with adjusted net income of $82.7m
February 8, 2011Chorus Aviation, formerly Jazz Air Income Fund, has announced its 2010 financial results.
Southwest Airlines January traffic data announced
February 7, 2011Southwest Airlines has announced its traffic figures for January 2011 featuring a 3.9 percentage point load factor increase.
WestJet now interlining with Delta
February 7, 2011WestJet and Delta Air Lines have announced the immediate start of an interline agreement, enabling customers of both airlines to buy connecting flights on one ticket, receive boarding...
Panasonic connectivity for C919
February 4, 2011Panasonic Avionics Corporation has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) to provide communications systems for COMAC’s C919 ...
easyJet reaches 50m passenger milestone for rolling 12 month period
February 4, 2011easyJet reached an important milestone in its history when it welcomed, for the first time in any rolling 12-month period, its 50 millionth passenger for such as period.
GOL signs five-year MRO deal with Delta TechOps
February 3, 2011GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes and Delta TechOps have entered into a five-year strategic MRO partnership agreement.
JetBlue gets FAA agreement to fly NextGen ATM routes
February 3, 2011The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has signed a NextGen agreement with JetBlue Airways that will allow the airline to fly more precise, satellite-based flights from Boston and...
Germanwings signs up to new Amadeus distribution solution
February 3, 2011Amadeus and Germanwings have announced the launch of a new distribution solution that will enable the airline to offer travel agencies more flexible travel options as well as comprehensive...
South Africa’s Comair orders eight 737-800s for kulula.com
February 2, 2011Boeing and Comair Limited have announced an order for eight 737-800s complete with Sky Interior, which the operator will use to update the fleet of its low-fare airline, kulula.com.<...
Engineering and support growth at BAE Systems Regional Aircraft
February 2, 2011BAE Systems Regional Aircraft says 2010 was another successful year in the development of its customer support packages and in marketing its engineering expertise.
BAE Systems Regional Aircraft reports 2010 performance and new deals
February 2, 2011At its annual results briefing in London, BAE Systems Regional Aircraft has reported an 18% increase in aircraft placements for 2010 and announced a number of new deals covering regional...
Trans States Holdings signs firm order for 50 MRJs
February 1, 2011Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation (MJET) has finalised a firm order from Trans States Holdings (TSH) for 50 Mitsubishi Regional Jets with options for 50 more.
Ebanga becomes new CFM president and CEO
February 1, 2011Jean-Paul Ebanga has assumed the role of president and chief executive officer of CFM International, moving from the position of chairman and CEO of PowerJet which he had held since ...
Caribbean Airlines firms up MoU for 9 ATR 72-600s
February 1, 2011Trinidad & Tobago flag carrier Caribbean Airlines has officially signed a contract for the purchase of nine ATR 72-600s, confirming the Memorandum of Understanding announced in 2...
ECC arranges lease of Régional ERJ 135s to Air Namibia
February 1, 2011Embraer’s asset management and leasing subsidiary, ECC Leasing, has arranged the lease of three ERJ 135s from Régional to Air Namibia.
EgyptAir M&E becomes Embraer authorised service centre
February 1, 2011Embraer has signed a five-year agreement with EgyptAir Maintenance & Engineering, which has become an authorised service centre for the Embraer 170/190 family.
Bombardier announces new MRO website
February 1, 2011Bombardier Customer Services has launched a new, updated maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) customer website for operators of Bombardier, Boeing and Airbus aircraft, featuring improved...
Republic to fly 8 more E-170s for Delta
February 1, 2011Republic Airways Holdings has amended its capacity purchase agreement with Delta Air Lines to provide for the addition of eight dual-class Embraer 170s.
ANA and First Eastern agree share split in JV low-fare airline
February 1, 2011All Nippon Airways (ANA) and First Eastern Investment Group of Hong Kong have finalised their joint venture (JV) agreement to invest in a new low-fare airline (LFA) based at Kansai International...
Aer Arann announces two routes from London Southend
January 31, 2011Aer Arann is to operate new direct scheduled services between Waterford and Galway and London Southend Airport which, the airline says, opens “Ireland’s new gateway to central...
GuestLogix onboard store technology for digEplayers
January 31, 2011GuestLogix, which provides onboard store technology to airlines and the passenger travel industry, and handheld inflight entertainment provider digEcor have announced an agreement to...
Dniproavia signs up for 10 E-Jets
January 31, 2011Embraer and Dniproavia, a member of the Ukrainian Aviation Group Alliance, have confirmed an agreement for the airline to lease ten Embraer 190s, with options for a further five.
Portugalia signs Life Time FLYFokker Take Care deal
January 31, 2011PGA-Portugalia Airlines and Fokker Services have agreed to a Life Time FLYFokker Take Care contract for the support of the carrier’s six Fokker 100s, with the Abacus services included...
airBaltic to codeshare with Transaero on flights in Russia, to central Asia and Far East
January 31, 2011airBaltic has concluded a codeshare agreement with Transaero to offer connections via Moscow Domodedovo Airport to destinations in Russia, central Asia and the Far East.
Ryanair reports 3Q loss of €10.3m
January 31, 2011Ryanair has announced a slightly reduced 3Q loss of €10.3 million, down from a 3Q loss in the airline’s last financial year of €10.9 million.
New general counsel at Mesa Air Group
January 29, 2011Mesa Air Group has appointed Christopher Pappaioanou as its general counsel and corporate secretary, succeeding Brian Gillman, who has resigned to become general counsel at Global Aviation...
AirTran announces $38.5m net income for 2010
January 28, 2011AirTran Holdings, the parent company of AirTran Airways, has reported net income of $38.5 million on revenue of $2.6 billion for the full year 2010.
Sukhoi Superjet 100 achieves Russian Type Certification
January 28, 2011IAC AR, the Russian certification authority, has granted Type Certification to the Sukhoi Superjet 100 following a certification campaign performed by IAC AR, certification centres, Sukhoi...
airBaltic announces Oulu–Tromso summer flights
January 27, 2011For the upcoming summer season, airBaltic will start a new route connecting the Finnish city of Oulu with Tromso in Northern Norway.
$97m net profit for JetBlue in 2010
January 27, 2011JetBlue Airways has reported its results for the fourth quarter and full year 2010, featuring a $97m net profit for the complete calendar year, a 59% increase on 2009’s net income...
Boeing, Blue1 partner on 717 training solution
January 27, 2011Boeing Training & Flight Services and Blue1 have signed a long-term agreement for the former to provide 717 training capabilities in Stockholm, Sweden, starting during the first quarter...
Ryanair returns to Manchester with 4 extra routes
January 26, 2011Ryanair has announced four new routes from Manchester to Alicante, Faro, Madrid and Tenerife and increased frequencies on its Dublin route from four to six flights daily, 15 months after...
Flybe increases London Gatwick–Nantes service
January 26, 2011Flybe is to boost its weekday service between London Gatwick and Nantes from 28 March by adding an evening departure plus a new summer Saturday service which will begin on 23 April.<...
airBaltic to fly Riga–Gdansk summer service
January 26, 2011For the summer season, airBaltic is to open a new route between its base in Riga and Gdansk, Poland.
Aegean–Olympic merger blocked by EU Commission
January 26, 2011Aegean Airlines and Marfin Investment Group have announced that following an investigation which lasted 10 months, the European Commission has decided to prohibit the proposed merger,...
AirTran enhances Caribbean ops, launches summer services
January 26, 2011AirTran Airways has announced the continued expansion of its burgeoning Caribbean flight schedule while unveiling its seasonal travel schedule.
Virgin America to use SabreSonic and AirCentre Operations for growth
January 26, 2011Virgin America has announced the selection of Sabre Airline Solutions’ SabreSonic Customer Sales and Service (CSS) to power its reservations system and Sabre’s AirCentre Operations...
WestJet heads to Orange County
January 26, 2011WestJet has announced non-stop services from Vancouver and Calgary to Orange County, California, beginning on 2 May and 13 June respectively, as part of its summer schedule.
Air Arabia puts Lufthansa Systems’ Lido/Flight into operation
January 25, 2011Air Arabia is now optimising its flight planning with Lido/Flight from Lufthansa Systems (LSY) and has also implemented the system within its affiliates Air Arabia Maroc and Air Arabia...
Frontier adds frequencies to Boston and New York
January 25, 2011Frontier Airlines is expanding in nonstop service from its Milwaukee hub (MKE) to both Boston Logan and New York La Guardia beginning this spring.
Horizon brand gives way to Alaska’s Eskimo
January 25, 2011Horizon Air says it is retiring its public brand and will adopt the trademark Eskimo of its sister company, Alaska Airlines, on its fleet.
Hamilton Sundstrand ram air turbine for COMAC C919
January 25, 2011Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) has selected Hamilton Sundstrand to provide the ram air turbine emergency system for the COMAC C919 aircraft family.
Virgin America joins ARC to expand sales/distribution reach
January 24, 2011Virgin America is to join ARC to extend its ticket distribution capabilities by the use of ARC’s technology solutions and the latter’s network of affiliated travel agenci...
Skyworld arranges long term ATR 72 lease to Islas
January 24, 2011After being appointed by GA Finance, Skyworld Aviation has placed an ATR 72-212 with Islas Airways of the Canary Islands.
Turkish Technic component pool to support Pegasus 737s
January 24, 2011Turkish Technic signs Component Pool Services Agreement with Pegasus Airlines, which covers all B737NG’s in Pegasus Airlines fleet for 10 years.
Manx2.com reports record figures in 2010
January 20, 2011Manx2.com has announced that it carried more than 100,000 passengers in 2010, and has followed up by taking record bookings during the first two weeks of January.
Fokker Services introduces iPad EFB
January 25, 2011Fokker Services, in collaboration with flight operations software and services provider Navtech, reports that it has introduced commercial aviation's first affordable hardware and mounting...
Estonian Air receives its first CRJ900
January 24, 2011Bombardier Aerospace has delivered the first CRJ900 NextGen regional jet – from an order of three plus two options – to Estonian Air.
Adria negotiates “urgently needed liquidity”
January 22, 2011Adria Airways reports that talks going on since between the airline’s management, banks, owners and business partners have been successfully concluded, resulting in sources of urgently...
Court approves Mesa’s plan to exit Chapter 11
January 21, 2011The US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York has approved Mesa Air Group’s Plan of Reorganization, clearing the way for the company’s emergence from Chapter...
ALPA leaders recommend new Pinnacle contract
January 21, 2011The ALPA Master Executive Councils (MECs) from Pinnacle Airlines, Mesaba Airlines and Colgan Air – representing almost 3,000 pilots flying under the Pinnacle Airlines Corporation...
Aer Arann to fly to Lorient from Galway and Waterford
January 20, 2011Aer Arann will once again fly to Lorient in Brittany direct from Galway and Waterford airports for the upcoming summer season.
Air New Zealand buys Virgin Blue shareholding
January 20, 2011Air New Zealand has acquired a substantial shareholding in Virgin Blue Airlines, the airline having notified the Australian Stock Exchange and New Zealand Stock Exchange that it has made...
NAC signs sale and leaseback with airberlin for 3 Q400s
January 20, 2011Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) and airberlin have completed a sale and leaseback contract for three pre-owned Bombardier Q400s.
Frontier makes Aspen service year-round with Q400s
January 20, 2011Frontier Airlines will continue to serve the Aspen market with its Bombardier Q400, operating one daily roundtrip flight between 18 April and 5 June at which point Frontier will increase...
“-600 Series first, then a new aircraft,” says ATR’s Bagnato
January 20, 2011“This year I am devoting all our efforts to finishing the development of the -600 Series, but I haven’t forgotten the future perspective,” declared ATR CEO Filippo Bagnato...
ATR sees need for 3,000 turboprops over next 20 years
January 20, 2011Over the next 20 years there will be a requirement for almost 3,000 turboprops with a value around $70 billion, forecasts ATR.
ATR reports 80 sales in 2010, revenue up to $1.35bn
January 20, 2011ATR has announced that in 2010 it won 80 orders plus 33 options including orders from five new customers who purchased 45 aircraft (equivalent to 56% of the year’s orders).
Frontier receives first of three A320s from AWAS
January 19, 2011AWAS has delivered a new Airbus A320-200 to Frontier Airlines, the first of three it has contracted to lease to the airline.
Vueling to add nine new aircraft in 2011
January 19, 2011Vueling has ratified an agreement to incorporate three new aircraft into its fleet before the end of this year in addition to the six aircraft that the company reached agreement on in...
flydubai opens 3rd destination in Saudi Arabia
January 19, 2011flydubai completed its second inaugural flight on consecutive days when its initial flight from Dubai to Gassim landed in the Saudi Arabian city.
airBaltic to begin Budapest flights in May
January 19, 2011airBaltic has announced that it will start flights between Riga and the Hungarian capital city of Budapest on 16 May.
FLYFokker Take Off solution chosen by Eagles Airlines
January 18, 2011Eagles Airlines, the recently founded Venice-based airline has signed a FLYFokker Take Off contract with Fokker Services which also incorporates the latter’s ABACUS product.
flydubai lands in Chittagong, now has 30 destinations
January 18, 2011flydubai has begun services into Bangladesh with the inaugural flight from Dubai to Chittagong.
Blue1 adds 5th Boeing 717
January 18, 2011Blue1 has introduced its fifth Boeing 717, in Star Alliance livery, into commercial operations entered service flying a scheduled flight from Helsinki to Oslo.
JetBlue announces December and complete 2010 traffic figures
January 18, 2011JetBlue Airways has reported its preliminary traffic results for December 2010 and for the whole of the last calendar year.
FAA seeks to penalise SkyWest by $359,000
January 18, 2011The FAA has proposed $359,000 in civil penalties against SkyWest Airlines for a number of alleged violations of Federal Aviation Regulations.
Zest Air selects airRM for revenue management
January 18, 2011Revenue Management Systems (RMS) has been selected to provide Zest Air with revenue management, inventory control, and reporting tools with the airline choosing RMS’s airRM software...
Pratt & Whitney buys technology behind EcoPower engine wash
January 18, 2011Pratt & Whitney has completed an agreement with Gas Turbine Efficiency to purchase the assets of the company's aviation business, which provides patented technology for Pratt &...
Aer Arann, Aer Lingus launch Edinburgh–Shannon service
January 17, 2011Aer Arann and Aer Lingus have announced details of a new direct route to Shannon from Edinburgh in the latest phase of the franchise agreement between the two airlines.
airBaltic reports more than 3m passengers carried in 2010
January 17, 2011Latvian airline airBaltic carried 3,206,735 passengers in 2010, a 16% increase compared with 2009’s total of 2,757,404.
Embraer 2010 jet deliveries total 246
January 17, 2011Embraer closed out 2010 with 246 jets (commercial and business aircraft) delivered leaving the company’s firm order backlog at the end of the year valued at $15.6 billion.
New CCO for London City Airport
January 12, 2011Matthew Hall will join London City Airport as chief commercial officer (CCO) on 1 March 2011.
Airbus’s 10,000th order: Virgin America firms up Farnborough A320 deal
January 17, 2011Virgin America has completed an order for 60 new Airbus A320s (including 30 A320neo aircraft) with deliveries starting in 2013, which both firms up and expands on the commitment announced...
Airbus achieves record 510 deliveries in 2010
January 17, 2011Airbus reports that it increased its production output for the ninth year in a row and achieved a new company record of 510 commercial aircraft deliveries to 94 customers (of which 19...
New CEO for SuperJet International
January 17, 2011Carlo Logli has replaced Alessandro Franzoni as chief executive officer of SuperJet International, the Italian–Russian joint-venture between Alenia Aeronautica (51%) and Sukhoi...
15 firm Superjets for Interjet
January 17, 2011Mexican low-fare carrier Interjet has signed a firm order with SuperJet International (SJI) for 15 long range Sukhoi Superjet 100s plus options for a further five, with deliveries set...
Wizz Air switches airports in Kiev
January 14, 2011Wizz Air Ukraine is to move its Kiev Borispol (KBP) operations to Kiev Zhuliani (IEV) airport in Ukraine.
AJ Walter wins consumable support contract from Adria
January 13, 2011Slovenia based Adria Airways Tehnika has chosen AJ Walter Aviation to provide consumables support for its maintenance facility where it performs MRO tasks for Adria Airlines and third...
Pinnacle Airlines’ December performance data released
January 12, 2011Pinnacle Airlines Corporation has announced capacity and operational results for its Pinnacle Airlines, Inc. subsidiary for December 2010.
December 2010 traffic announced for Mesaba Aviation
January 12, 2011Pinnacle Airlines Corporation (PNCL) has revealed traffic results for its Mesaba Aviation subsidiary for December 2010.
Colgan Air announces December and complete 2010 traffic data
January 12, 2011Pinnacle Airlines Corporation has released capacity and operational results for its Colgan Air subsidiary for December 2010 and the whole of last year.
ATR chooses Flightman EFB software from AMT
January 12, 2011Aircraft Management Technologies (AMT) has been selected by ATR to add new software solutions to its Class 2 Electronic Flight Bag (EFB), all aimed at removing paper from the cockpit...
SpiceJet selects CTC for 737NG training
January 12, 2011CTC Aviation has won the contract to provide Boeing 737NG type rating training for SpiceJet’s rapidly growing pilot workforce.
IndiGo signs MoU for 180 A320s including 150 A320neo
January 12, 2011IndiGo has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for 180 Airbus A320s of which 150 will be the new A320neo and 30 will be A320s which, while not having the new engines, will have...
Combined December traffic reported for SkyWest, ASA and ExpressJet
January 12, 2011SkyWest, Inc., has announced combined traffic figures for its three airline operating subsidiaries, SkyWest Airlines, Atlantic Southeast Airlines (ASA) and ExpressJet Airlines, the last...
Virgin Blue, Skywest to create joint regional network
January 11, 2011Virgin Blue Group and Skywest Airlines have signed a 10 year strategic alliance to service regional Australia with Skywest operating up to 18 new Virgin Blue branded turboprops to a number...
Airstream delivers 2nd ERJ 145 to Semeyavia
January 10, 2011Airstream International Group has arranged the delivery of a second Embraer ERJ 145 to Semeyavia in Kazakhstan.
CDB Leasing buys 10 E-190s for lease to China Southern
January 10, 2011Embraer has confirmed the sale of 10 Embraer 190s to CDB Leasing Company (CLC) of China, which will be operated by China Southern Airlines to develop new markets, with first delivery...
New senior VPs at RAA
January 6, 2011The Regional Airline Association (RAA) promoted two long-time association executives with the naming of Scott Foose as senior vice-president–operations and safety, and Faye Malarkey...
StandardAero Winnipeg becomes PW100 Designated Overhaul Facility
January 5, 2011StandardAero has implemented full PW100 engine maintenance, repair, and overhaul capability in Winnipeg, Canada, with the facility now being fully approved by Pratt & Whitney Canada...
Dhaka direct for flydubai
January 6, 2011flydubai has announced a new service to Bangladesh with Dhaka set to become the airline’s 32nd destination when flights begin on 14 February.
Southwest relaunches Rapid Rewards FFP
January 6, 2011Southwest Airlines has released details of what it calls an “all-new” Rapid Rewards, the carrier's frequent flyer programme (FFP), which will officially launch on 1 March...
December 2010 and full year traffic announced for US Airways regional subsidiaries
January 5, 2011US Airways has reported traffic figures for its wholly-owned US Airways Express subsidiaries Piedmont Airlines and PSA Airlines covering December 2010 and for the whole of last year....
Jeppesen adds fatigue risk management to crewing system
January 5, 2011Jeppesen has integrated fatigue risk management (FRM) functionality into its crew management system solution suite, as part of its work to prevent and mitigate fatigue risk in crew planning...
AirTran Airways announces December and 2010 year-end traffic
January 5, 2011AirTran Airways has reported December and full-year 2010 traffic including all-time annual records for available seat miles, load factor and passengers carried.
American Eagle December and full 2010 traffic announced
January 5, 2011American Eagle Airlines has reported December and full 2010 traffic for itself and its wholly-owned subsidiary Executive Airlines.
New EVP of operations at WestJet
January 5, 2011WestJet has announced the appointment of Cameron (Cam) Kenyon to the position of executive vice-president, operations.
iPhone app launched by airBaltic
January 5, 2011airBaltic has unveiled an iPhone application (app) to increase convenience for the users of the mobile device when wanting to learn about airBaltic flights and services.
New Shannon–London Gatwick flights from Aer Lingus
January 5, 2011Aer Lingus is to introduce a new daily service between Shannon and London Gatwick, which will begin on 27 March.
December and complete 2010 traffic released by Horizon Air
January 5, 2011Horizon Air has announced preliminary passenger figures for December 2010 and for the whole of last year.
Republic announces December 2010 and full year traffic figures
January 5, 2011Republic Airways Holdings has reported preliminary passenger traffic results for December 2010 and for the whole of last year.
Frontier reports December traffic
January 5, 2011Frontier Airlines has reported preliminary traffic results for December 2010.
Airstream arranges Air Southwest Dash 8 sale/leaseback
January 5, 2011Airstream International has arranged a sale and leaseback transaction involving three Bombardier Dash 8-300 aircraft operated by UK regional carrier Air Southwest.
Ryanair reports 10% traffic growth in ‘record’ 2010
January 4, 2011Ryanair has reported that more passengers than in any previous year travelled using the carrier’s low-fare services in 2010 .
OAA support for Blue1’s 717 FFS
January 4, 2011Oxford Aviation Academy (OAA) and Blue1 have signed a long term agreement whereby OAA will provide a turnkey simulator hosting and operational support solution (OAA Total Simulator Support)...
Airbus ProSky ATM subsidiary launched
January 4, 2011Airbus has launched a new subsidiary company, called Airbus ProSky, dedicated to the development and support of modern air traffic management (ATM) systems.
CIT orders 38 Boeing 737NGs
January 4, 2011CIT Aerospace has placed an order for 38 Boeing 737NGs with purchase rights for seven additional 737s.
Four new CRJ700s for SkyWest
January 4, 2011SkyWest, Inc. has placed a firm order for four CRJ700 NextGen aircraft to be flown by SkyWest Airlines under the Delta Connection banner in a dual-class configuration with 65 seats.<...
easyJet firms up 15 A320 options, switches 20 A319s to A320s
January 4, 2011easyJet has reached agreement with Airbus to exercise options over 15 Airbus A320s for delivery between 2012 and 2014, to secure new options over a further 33 A320 aircraft, and to convert...
Jazz completes conversion to Chorus Aviation
January 4, 2011Chorus Aviation has finalised its transition from the income trust, Jazz Air Income Fund, to the dividend paying corporate structure, Chorus, as a result of which, Fund Unitholders will...
airBaltic adds services from Turku and Oulu
January 3, 2011On 31 January, airBaltic will add a second daily flight from both the Finnish cities of Turku and Oulu on routes to Riga, creating better connections for passengers travelling via the...
flydubai to open first Bangladesh service
December 30, 2010flydubai has announced its first entry into Bangladesh, with flights to Chittagong, the country’s second largest city, to begin on 17 January.
JetBlue CEO Barger extends contract to 2015
December 22, 2010JetBlue Airways has announced the extension of president and CEO Dave Barger's employment agreement by two years to 2015.
Rex applauds Australian government stance on regional aviation
December 21, 2010Regional Express (Rex) has welcomed the Australian Government’s stance regarding the interests of regional aviation against what the airline calls “the monopolistic pricing...
GOL and Passaredo sign commercial agreement
December 21, 2010GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes has signed a commercial agreement to sell, in all its sales channels, tickets of regional carrier Passaredo Linhas Aéreas.
SSJ100 completes emergency escape and rejected takeoff tests
December 21, 2010The Sukhoi Superjet 100 has successfully completed emergency evacuation testing and rejected takeoff testing with maximum braking kinetic energy, both of which are vital to achieving...
AirAsia plans Philippines-based carrier
December 16, 2010AirAsia has announced that the company, through its wholly-owned subsidiary AA International Ltd, has entered into a partnership agreement with Antonio Cojuangco Jr, Michael Romero and...
Jet2.com announces IFE choice
December 13, 2010Jet2.com has announced the introduction of inflight entertainment, claiming it will be “a first for the low-fare market in Europe”.
Norwegian gets first 737 with Sky Interior
December 11, 2010Norwegian has taken delivery of its first Boeing 737-800 to feature the new Boeing Sky Interior.
Sun Country wins rights to fly to Washington Reagan
December 10, 2010Sun Country Airlines has been selected by the US Department of Transportation to serve Washington National Airport from Lansing, Michigan.
AirAsia X inaugurates Tokyo service
December 10, 2010AirAsia X has folown its first service from Kuala Lumpur to Tokyo Haneda International, recording a 95% passenger load on the Airbus A330.
15 Q400 NextGens for SpiceJet
December 9, 2010Bombardier Aerospace has announced that SpiceJet has placed a firm order for 15 Q400 NextGen turboprops and has taken options on an additional 15 of the type.
Lufthansa Technik and Wizz Air expand co-operation
December 9, 2010Lufthansa Technik and Wizz Air have reported an extension to the scope of their co-operation agreement to cover Romania and the Czech Republic.
Eight more E-195s for Lufthansa Regional airlines
December 9, 2010Embraer and Lufthansa have signed a contract for another eight new Embraer 195 jets to be operated within the Lufthansa Regional family serving destinations across Europe.
New Indonesian destination for AirAsia
December 8, 2010AirAsia will offer direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Balikpapan, East Kalimantan, Indonesia from 12 January 2011.
Air Southwest joins GDS
December 8, 2010Flights on UK regional airline Air Southwest are now accessible through the global distribution ticketing system (GDS).
flydubai announces 29th destination
December 8, 2010flydubai has announced Yanbu in Saudi Arabia as the 29th destination in its growing network.
Vueling announces Amsterdam base
December 7, 2010Vueling is to open a permanent base at Amsterdam Schiphol airport in late April 2011, basing one Airbus A320 at the airport, and adding Alicante, Palma de Majorca and Zurich to its destination...
New pricing and product from Loganair
December 7, 2010Loganair has announced a series of changes to its services which will come into effect in January.
BA CityFlyer adds routes from London City
December 7, 2010British Airways has launched two new sunshine routes from London City Airport for summer 2011 with services to Malaga in Spain and Faro in Portugal operated by BA CityFlyer set to begin...
Interjet to install Mechtronix A320 Level D simulator
December 7, 2010Interjet is to open a new training facility in Toluca, equipped with an A320 FFS X from Mechtronix Systems to train its pilots at their operations base.
Pegasus signs new 5-year charting service deal with Jeppesen
December 6, 2010Jeppesen has signed a five-year charting navigation service renewal agreement with Pegasus Airlines.
WTM2010: Pegasus celebrates continued and diversified growth
November 11, 2010“We’re growing so fast internationally that we have outdoor adverts that are changed by hand” – so declared Pegasus Airlines executive chairman Ali Sabanci at...
Regent Airways launches using TTI’s Aeropack NG system.
December 2, 2010Regent Airways, a start-up airline in Bangladesh, has begun operations with Travel Technology Interactive’s (TTI) Aeropack NG airline management system.
Windrose Aviation chooses Lufthansa Systems’ Lido/FMS
December 2, 2010Windrose Aviation will use the Lido/FMS data from Lufthansa Systems for the flight management systems (FMS) on board its A320s, following the signing of a five-year contract.
airBaltic, NAC sale/leaseback completes Q400 financing
December 2, 2010airBaltic has finalised financing for all of its Bombardier Q400s through a sale and leaseback deal with Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) and will receive the remaining five of the total...
AirAsia X announces service to Christchurch, NZ
December 1, 2010AirAsia X will make Christchurch, New Zealand its 15th destination when it begins four non-stop weekly services from Kuala Lumpur on 1 April 2011.
Three Canary Islands bases for Ryanair
December 1, 2010Ryanair has announced three new bases on the Canary Islands in summer 2011 with two aircraft to be based at each of Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and Tenerife from February 2011 plus...
Pilot union ratifies Southwest’s 737-800 plan
December 1, 2010Southwest Airlines has announced that its pilots, represented by the Southwest Airlines' Pilots' Association (SWAPA), have ratified a tentative agreement reached with the company in October...
Horizon pilots ratify new contract
December 1, 2010Horizon Air pilots, represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT), have ratified a new five-year contract with nearly 77% of those eligible to vote doing so, and more...
Fokker Services grows Asia-Pacific facilities
November 30, 2010Fokker Services has held the groundbreaking ceremony for its new Asia-Pacific full services facility in a new location at Seletar Aerospace Park with state-of-the-art facilities, to which...
JetBlue plans five a day between Long Beach and Las Vegas
November 30, 2010JetBlue Airways is to increase its service between Long Beach Airport and Las Vegas adding to the current three daily flights with two new daily roundtrips from 1 February 2011.
Gogo Wi-Fi for 223 Delta Connection RJs
November 29, 2010Delta Air Lines is to add onboard Wi-Fi to 223 regional jets operated by Delta Connection carriers, expanding by 40% the number of Delta aircraft featuring Gogo Inflight Internet service...
Iceland Express to use iPads for IFE
November 29, 2010Iceland Express says it will be the first European airline to offer the Apple iPad for inflight entertainment on all transatlantic flights, with the low-fare airline also planning to...
Darwin to acquire Baboo but will utilise brand
November 25, 2010Darwin Airline is to take over the routes currently operated by Baboo and purchase part of Baboo’s operational assets, enabling Darwin to strengthen its position in the regional...
Eastern Airways increases Southampton–Aberdeen services
November 25, 2010Eastern Airways is introducing a new early morning 06:45 departure from Southampton Airport to Aberdeen from 7 February 2011, taking its frequency on the route from three to four flights...
Iceland Express adds three capitals
November 25, 2010Iceland Express is expanding its 2011 schedule even further by adding services from Edinburgh, Dublin and Belfast to Reykjavik.
Airbus decides to re-engine A320 family with LEAP-X and PW1100G engines
December 1, 2010Airbus has decided to offer the A320 family with upgraded engines for fuel savings, with airlines having a choice of the CFM LEAP-X or Pratt & Whitney PurePower PW1100G engines.<...
SSJ100 passes HIRF testing in Italy
November 24, 2010Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SN 95004) has successfully completed the type’s HIRF testing programme during flights from Turin-Caselle airport at the Alenia Aeronautica facilities.
New DFW–Springfield, Illinois, service for American Eagle
November 23, 2010American Eagle Airlines has announced nonstop service between Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and Springfield, Illinois, with twice-daily flights beginning on 5 April 2011 using 50-seat Embraer...
American Eagle adds 4th daily return on DFW–Roswell
November 22, 2010American Eagle will increase its service to Roswell, NM, on 5 April next year, adding a fourth daily rotation from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) with all flights operated by Embraer ERJ 14...
AirTran pilots ratify collective agreement
November 19, 2010AirTran Airways has reported the successful ratification of a new collective bargaining agreement with its pilots with approval by 86.9% from a 93% turnout of pilots eligible to vote...
New Las Vegas–Long Beach service announced by Allegiant
November 19, 2010Allegiant Air is to launch a nonstop service between Las Vegas and Long Beach, CA, beginning on 15 December.
FAA wants photos on pilot certificates
November 18, 2010The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced proposals for all pilot certificates to include photos of the certificate holder.
Skywest adds six destinations to expanded Virgin Blue codeshare
November 18, 2010Western Australia-based Skywest Airlines has announced an extension to its codeshare agreement with Virgin Blue.
Southwest’s flight attendants ratify 737-800 agreement
November 18, 2010Southwest Airlines has announced that its flight attendants, represented by the Transport Workers Union (TWU) Local 556, has ratified a tentative agreement reached with the company in...
Virgin America plans first US LEED gold terminal at SFO
November 18, 2010Virgin America, leaders of San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and design firm Gensler, have unveiled the design of the airline’s new home at SFO’s Terminal 2, which...
New A320 delivered to to IndiGo by GECAS
November 18, 2010GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS), the commercial aircraft leasing and financing arm of General Electric, has announced delivery of a new Airbus A320 aircraft to IndiGo Airlines.<...
Former Qantas head of safety joins Rex board
November 23, 2010Regional Express (Rex) has announced the appointment of Ronald Bartsch as an independent director to the Rex Board.
flydubai lands in Armenia
November 22, 2010flydubai has successfully inaugurated its service to the Armenian capital, Yerevan, making it the 25th operational route for the low-fare airline.
Aegean reports loss for first nine-months of 2010
November 22, 2010Aegean Airlines’ results for the nine-month period to 30 September 2010 show revenue declining by 3% at €466.2 million, earnings before taxes showing a loss of €1.9 million...
Rockwell Collins avionics for Virgin Blue’s new 737s
November 22, 2010The entire suite of Rockwell Collins’ scalable avionics has been selected by Virgin Blue Airlines for its new Boeing 737NGs (50 firm, plus 25 options; 25 purchase rights).
7,000th CFM56-7B delivered to Boeing
November 22, 2010CFM International has delivered the 7,000th CFM56-7B engine to Boeing Commercial Airplanes, thus enabling the delivery of the 3,500th 737NG which COPA Airlines will accept later this...
Russian and Canadian pilots complete SSJ100 inflight FMS tests
November 19, 2010Pilots of the Canadian and Russian certification authorities have completed flight testing of the CMA-9000 flight management system (FMS) was performed on the Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SS...
AirAsia X announces KL–Paris route
November 18, 2010AirAsia X has announced a new service from Kuala Lumpur to Paris with four direct flights a week beginning on 14 February 2011 between Paris-Orly and KL’s Low Cost Terminal.
AerCap signs LoI for up to 15 737-800s
November 18, 2010AerCap Holdings has signed a Letter of Intent with Boeing for the purchase of up to 15 737-800 aircraft, the deal consisting of 10 firm orders and five purchase rights.
CTC to supply new pilots to flydubai
November 18, 2010flydubai has signed a three-year contract with CTC Aviation Group to help recruit pilots for its expanding fleet.
Hamilton Sundstrand, AVIC EM form JV to deliver C919 electric systems
November 17, 2010Hamilton Sundstrand and AVIC Electromechanical Systems (AVIC EM) are to create a joint venture company to develop and manufacture the electric power system for the Commercial Aviation...
ERA membership for London Oxford Airport
November 17, 2010London Oxford Airport has become the latest UK airport to become a member of ERA (European Regions Airline Association) as part of its strategy to encourage niche, regional services to...
Flybe adds three new Southampton–France routes for summer 2011
November 17, 2010Flybe has announced three brand new services to France – Beziers, Clermont-Ferrand and Pau – from Southampton currently planned to operate between May and September 2011....
P&W GMS parts certified in China
November 17, 2010Pratt & Whitney has received Validation of Supplemental Type Certificate (VSTC) approval from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) for its Global Material Solution (GMS)...
Aircelle–Xi’an Aircraft JV to produce and assemble C919 nacelle components
November 17, 2010A contract to form new joint venture company to produce and assemble jet engine nacelle components in Xi’an, China, has been signed by Aircelle and Xi’an Aircraft International...
Embraer and AVIC Leasing sign finance deal
November 17, 2010Embraer and China’s AVIC Leasing have announced a Memorandum of Understanding on aircraft financing and leasing, the value of which could reach as much as $1.5 billion over the...
‘Validated’ PW1524G nears test programme half-way point
November 17, 2010Pratt & Whitney has reported that the first PurePower PW1524G engine for the Bombardier CSeries family has completed just under half of its test programme and continues on schedule...
Testing begins on enhanced 737
November 16, 2010A Boeing 737-800 incorporating aerodynamic and engine changes which will reduce fuel consumption by 2% has successfully completed its first test flight to begin a testing and certification...
Frontier Airlines ready for Houston airport switch
November 16, 2010Frontier Airlines will be moving its Houston operations from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) beginning with Flight 146, arriving in Houston...
New MRO JV formed by GE and HNA for CF34-10 maintenance
November 16, 2010GE Aviation and the HNA Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to form a joint venture to provide maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for GE CF34-10A and CF34-10E...
Luxair MRO now using Swiss AviationSoftware’s AMOS
November 16, 2010Swiss AviationSoftware (Swiss-AS) has announced that Luxair has successfully gone live with its AMOS, the Swiss company’s MRO software.
Three new nonstops from Denver for Southwest
November 16, 2010Southwest Airlines is to add three new nonstop destinations from Denver with daily flights to Columbus, Jacksonville, and Pittsburgh.
American Eagle announces LAX–Boise service
November 15, 2010From 5 April next year, American Eagle Airlines will begin nonstop jet service between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Boise Airport, Idaho, using 44-seat Embraer ERJ 140...
airberlin launches two London Gatwick–Germany routes
November 16, 2010airberlin has announced the launch of nonstop scheduled services from London Gatwick’s North Terminal to Nuremberg and Hanover in February 2011.
NAC leases two ATR 42-500s to Satena
November 11, 2010Nordic Aviation Capital has announced the lease of two ATR 42-500s to Servicio Aéreo a Territorios Nacionales (Satena) of Colombia. Both aircraft were recently purchased by NAC...
CFM LEAP-X1C launched as C919 orders come in
November 16, 2010Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) and CFM International have announced the launch of the LEAP-X1C-powered C919 as the result of a series of commitments from airlines and...
Thales announces JV to provide C919’s IFE
November 16, 2010Thales has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) and a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with China Electronics Technology Avionics, (CETCA)...
easyJet 'reported' profit up 181% for 2010 fiscal year
November 16, 2010easyJet has reported its full-year results to the end of September 2010 with reported profit before tax of £154.0 million based on revenues of £2,973.1 million.
Flybe announces Exeter– Düsseldorf seasonal service for summer 2011
November 16, 2010Flybe has announced it will operate a new weekly non-stop summer service from Exeter to Düsseldorf, currently planned to run between 23 April and 24 September 2011.
airBaltic opens Tbilisi office
November 16, 2010airBaltic has opened a new office in Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia.
easyJet targets business travellers with flexible fares
November 16, 2010easyJet has announced new flexible fare tickets aimed at business travellers which will give passengers unlimited flexibility to change their flight up to two hours before the scheduled...
SkyWest closes ExpressJet takeover
November 15, 2010SkyWest, Inc. has announced the completion of its acquisition of ExpressJet Holdings, Inc., the parent company of ExpressJet Airlines.
RAA supporting revision of duty and rest regulations
November 15, 2010The Regional Airline Association in the USA has filed comments supporting FAA administrator Randy Babbitt’s aim to combat crew fatigue, while recommending science-based revisions...
Virgin America offers FFP points for ‘virtual check-ins’
November 15, 2010Virgin America is teaming up with Topguest, a geolocation ‘check-in’ club that provides passengers with travel rewards when they virtually check-in using applications like...
JetBlue, Emirates interline to offer global connections
November 15, 2010JetBlue Airways and Emirates have announced the launch of an interline agreement to offer travellers seamless worldwide connections via New York John F. Kennedy (JFK) International A...
ELFAA calls for end to “flagrant breaches of state aid”
November 15, 2010The European Low Fares Airline Association (ELFAA) has called upon the European Commission to carry out an “urgent and full investigation into unfair and illegal state aid infringements...
airBaltic reports October 2010 traffic
November 15, 2010airBaltic has announced its October 2010 traffic results including a 3 percentage point increase in load factor.
AirAsia adds to KL–Chennai frequency
November 15, 2010AirAsia will increase its frequency on the Kuala Lumpur–Chennai route through the addition of four more flights from 21 January 2011.
First low-fare airline A380s as Skymark signs for four
November 12, 2010Japanese low-fare airline Skymark Airlines, which is also the country’s third largest carrier, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Airbus for the purchase of four...
Flybe celebrates landmark graduation for UK aviation training
November 12, 2010The first successful candidates of the UK’s inaugural Multi Crew Pilot Licence (MPL) course have graduated in a ceremony at Flybe’s headquarters in Exeter.
Air Southwest announces Newquay–Cardiff route
November 12, 2010Air Southwest is to launch a daily service between Newquay and Cardiff on 4 January next year, with seats now on sale now at the airline’s website.
FAA issues rule to eliminate fatigue damage
November 12, 2010The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has finalised a rule designed to protect commercial aircraft from structural damage as they age.
Bombardier delivers 1,000th Dash 8/Q-Series turboprop
November 12, 2010Bombardier Aerospace has celebrated the 1,000th Dash 8/Q-Series aircraft – a Q400 NextGen delivered to Pinnacle Airlines Corporation in a ceremony at the company's Toronto facility...
Pinnacle Airlines’ October performance data released
November 12, 2010Pinnacle Airlines Corporation has reported capacity and operational results for its Pinnacle Airlines, Inc. subsidiary for October 2010.
Colgan Air announces October traffic results
November 12, 2010Pinnacle Airlines Corporation has released capacity and operational results for its Colgan Air subsidiary for October 2010.
Mesaba reports October traffic stats
November 12, 2010Pinnacle Airlines Corporation has released capacity and operational results for its Mesaba Aviation subsidiary for October 2010.
Alliance of US Airways Express pilots announced
November 12, 2010US Airways Express pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) have formed an alliance to promote and maintain the highest level of safety in the US Airways Express...
New VP of operations coordination at Southwest
November 12, 2010Southwest Airlines has announced that Captain Jeff Martin has been named the carrier's first vice-president of the Operations Coordination Center.
SkyWest adopts Jeppesen Airside Service on jet fleet
November 11, 2010SkyWest Airlines has announced the launch of Jeppesen Airside Service for flight crews on board each of its 246 jet aircraft.
FlightSafety’s E-170/190 FFS achieves Level D
November 10, 2010FlightSafety International has announced that its Embraer 170/190 interchangeable flight simulator located at its learning centre in St Louis, has been qualified to Level D by the US...
Great Lakes Aviation's October 2010 traffic announced
November 8, 2010Great Lakes Aviation has reported preliminary passenger traffic results for October 2010.
Republic announces common stock price
November 11, 2010Republic Airways Holdings has announced the pricing of the public offering of 12 million shares of its common stock at $7.80 per share.
Sun Country chooses TRAX for maintenance IT
November 11, 2010TRAX USA Corporation has announced Sun Country Airlines as its newest customer, with the airline selecting TRAX Maintenance to manage its MRO operations.
ExpressJet traffic figures for October announced
November 11, 2010ExpressJet Holdings, Inc. has reported traffic and capacity results for October 2010 for its subsidiary ExpressJet Airlines.
CRJ1000 achieves Transport Canada and EASA certification
November 10, 2010Transport Canada and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) have awarded Aircraft Type Certificates to the 100-seat Bombardier CRJ1000.
airBaltic starts flights to Kittila/Levi
November 10, 2010airBaltic has begun flights from Riga and Tampere to Kittila, Finland, renowned for winter holidays along with adjacent resort Levi.
JetBlue’s October traffic figures released
November 10, 2010JetBlue Airways has reported its preliminary traffic results for October 2010.
Combined October traffic for SkyWest and ASA released
November 9, 2010SkyWest, Inc. has reported October traffic figures for its wholly-owned subsidiaries, SkyWest Airlines and Atlantic Southeast Airlines (ASA).
Airline Services Components opens new warehouse for 737/A320 parts
November 9, 2010Airline Services Components (ASC) opened a 33,000 sq ft warehouse, logistics and HQ facility in Manor Royal, Crawley, very close to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), a move driven by ASC’s...
Southwest and AirTran receive antitrust second requests
November 9, 2010Southwest Airlines and AirTran Holdings have announced that each received a request for additional information from the Antitrust Division of the United States Department of Justice (DOJ)...
Jazz Air conversion to corporation approved by unitholders
November 9, 2010Jazz Air Income Fund unitholders have approved the proposed conversion from an income trust to a corporate structure pursuant to a plan of arrangement, now approved by the Ontario Superior...
Vueling Toulouse base to open in 2011
November 9, 2010Vueling plans to begin operating a new base in Toulouse in late April 2011, its eighth base in total and the first outside of Spain since its merger with Clickair in July 2009.
3Q10 result gives Virgin America first quarterly net profit
November 9, 2010Virgin America has announced a third quarter net profit of $7.5 million – the carrier’s first quarterly net profit.
Pinnacle reports $9.4m profit for third quarter
November 9, 2010Pinnacle Airlines Corporation (PNCL) has announced a third quarter 2010 net income of $9.4 million, an increase of 29% over net income in 3Q09, excluding special items.
Vueling October passenger numbers up 15.7% year on year
November 9, 2010Vueling has reported that it carried 976,942 passengers in October, an increase of 15.7% on the same period in 2009.
Additional Chicago–Champaign service from American Eagle
November 8, 2010American Eagle is adding another daily round-trip flight between Chicago O'Hare (ORD) and the Champaign, Illinois, beginning on 10 February.
Jazz Air reports 3Q net profit of $19.1m
November 8, 2010Jazz Air Income Fund announced the third quarter 2010 financial results, including a net income of $19.1 million.
American Eagle adds frequency to Chicago O'Hare–Fort Wayne service
November 8, 2010American Eagle is adding another daily round-trip flight between Chicago O'Hare (ORD) and Fort Wayne, Indiana, from 10 February to be operated with Embraer ERJ 145s.
GOL announces October traffic data
November 8, 2010GOL has reported its traffic figures for October 2010, including a small increase in the average load factor.
American Eagle adds two DFW–Mexico routes
November 8, 2010American Eagle Airlines has received US government approval to begin daily nonstop service from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Veracruz and Queretaro in Mexico.
WTM2010: Iceland Express to add more transatlantic connections
November 9, 2010Iceland Express is to add Chicago and Boston to its North America destinations from June 2011 and will also increase the frequency of its flights from Reykjavik to New York to create...
WTM2010: Ryanair “protecting commercial business” with base closures
November 9, 2010“We’re not pushing passengers away by moving out of markets which have introduced passenger taxes, we’re protecting our commercial business,” Ken O’Toole,...
SpiceJet finalises order for 30 737-800s
November 8, 2010Boeing and SpiceJet have announced an order for 30 737-800s with winglets, with the airline firming up its declared intent to purchase the aircraft in July this year.
Norwegian to lease two 787s
November 8, 2010Norwegian has selected the Boeing 787-8 for the its future long-haul operations and has signed a Letter of Intent to lease two of the type from International Lease Finance Corporation,...
SSJ100 certification nearing completion
November 8, 2010Sukhoi Civil Aircraft reports that the Superjet 100 certification campaign is progressing towards completion, all major certification flight programmes having been accomplished with the...
Republic Airways common stock offering announced
November 8, 2010Republic Airways Holdings intends to offer 12 million shares of its common stock in an underwritten public offering.
Republic Airways reports record ex-items profit for 3Q10
November 8, 2010Republic Airways Holdings has reported operating revenues of $711.9 million for the quarter ended 30 September 2010, a 97.9% increase compared to $359.6 million for the same period...
airberlin reports October passenger figures
November 8, 2010airberlin has reported a 7.6% increase in the number of passengers it carried in October with the monthly total reaching 3,490,259 passengers.
Optiontown helping travellers to fly Blue1 Premium with Economy tickets
November 8, 2010Optiontown has partnered with Blue1 Airlines in Finland to launch its ‘Upgrade Travel Option’ – UTo.
New Cardiff–Aberdeen route for Eastern
November 8, 2010Eastern Airways has announced a new air service linking Cardiff with Aberdeen on 4 January 2011.
easyjet and Lowcosttravelgroup sign co-operation agreement
November 7, 2010easyJet and Lowcosttravelgroup have announced a three-year agreement to combine the former’s low fares and flights with the latter’s accommodation to offer the consumer competitively...
Aer Arann to exit examinership
November 5, 2010Aer Arann will exit examinership on Wednesday 10 November following approval by the Irish of the Scheme of Arrangement proposed by the Examiner to Aer Arann, Michael McAteer of Grant...
Cebu Pacific adds frequencies
November 5, 2010Cebu Pacific Air is to increase frequencies to a number of domestic destinations due to demand and the arrival of three brand-new Airbus A320s during the final quarter of 2010.
Republic firms up Farnborough LoI for E-190s
November 5, 2010Embraer and Republic Airways Holdings have confirmed the Letter of Intent (LoI) signed at this year’s Farnborough Airshow for the purchase of up to 24 Embraer 190s, plus 24 options,...
3Q operating profit increase for Aer Lingus
November 5, 2010Aer Lingus Group has released an unaudited interim management statement for the third quarter of the its financial year, 1 July to 30 September 2010.
October 2010 traffic reported by Frontier
November 5, 2010Frontier Airlines has announced its preliminary traffic results for October 2010.
Southwest Airlines’ October traffic stats announced
November 5, 2010Southwest Airlines has released traffic data for October 2010 including its load factor for the month climbing to above 80%.
E-Jet 700 joins BA CityFlyer fleet
November 5, 2010Embraer has delivered its 700th E-Jet – an Embraer 190 – with British Airways subsidiary BA CityFlyer being the recipient.
WestJet begins service to Santa Clara
November 5, 2010WestJet has launched new, seasonal non-stop service between Toronto and Santa Clara, Cuba.
Porter announces second season of Toronto–Myrtle Beach service
November 4, 2010For the second year, Porter Airlines is to operate a seasonal service between Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport and Myrtle Beach International Airport, this time from 17 February 2011...
NAC buys two ATR 42-500s from ATRiam
November 4, 2010Leasing company Nordic Aviation Capital has purchased two ATR 42-500s from ATRiam Capital of Ireland.
Republic Airways’ traffic for October 2010 announced
November 4, 2010Republic Airways Holdings has reported preliminary passenger traffic results for October 2010.
WestJet heads to Grand Cayman
November 4, 2010WestJet has launched a new, seasonal non-stop service between Toronto and Grand Cayman with the inaugural flight from Pearson International Airport.
First SSJ100 production aircraft now flying
November 4, 2010The first Sukhoi Superjet 100 production aircraft – SN 95007, intended for Armavia – has made its inaugural flight from the assembly site at Komsomolsk-on-Amur piloted by...
nasair launches Dubai services from Riyadh and Jeddah
November 3, 2010nasair has launched two new routes to Dubai, from Riyadh and Jeddah with five and three flights a week respectively.
Jetstar selects P&W EcoPower engine wash
November 3, 2010Jetstar Airways has signed a long-term agreement with John Holland Aviation Services for Pratt & Whitney’s EcoPower engine wash service on the V2500 engines powering its fleet...
30 A320 family aircraft ordered by BOC Aviation
November 3, 2010BOC Aviation has signed an agreement with Airbus for the purchase of 30 A320 family aircraft for delivery from 2012 to 2014.
flydubai and Avolon agree sale/leaseback for 4 737-800s
November 3, 2010flydubai has signed sale and leaseback agreements on four Boeing 737-800s worth $320 million at list prices with aircraft leasing group Avolon.
Ryanair October bookings up 14%
November 3, 2010Ryanair has announced the number of booked seats it sold for October 2010.
Porter ups October load factor
November 3, 2010Porter Airlines has reported passenger statistics for October 2010 including a load factor increase of 4.7 percentage points.
US Airways reports October traffic for Express subsidiaries
November 3, 2010US Airways has released traffic data for Piedmont Airlines and PSA Airlines, its two wholly-owned subsidiaries which operate as US Airways Express.
SkyWest reports $25.5m net income for 3Q10
November 3, 2010SkyWest, Inc has reported net income of $25.5 million based on operating revenues of $686.9 million for the quarter ended 30 September 2010.
WestJet 3Q net earnings up 72%
November 3, 2010WestJet has reported third quarter 2010 net earnings of $54 million, its 22nd consecutive quarter of profitability and a 72% increase in net earnings, year-over-year.
Republic CFO Cooper to step down in 2011
November 3, 2010Republic Airways Holdings has announced today that Robert “Hal” Cooper, its executive vice-president and chief financial officer, has decided to retire from the airline i...
American Eagle and Executive Airlines October traffic reported
November 3, 2010American Eagle Airlines has reported October traffic figures for itself and its Executive Airlines subsidiary.
Allegiant October 2010 traffic announced
November 3, 2010Allegiant Travel Company has reported preliminary passenger traffic results for October 2010 for its scheduled Allegiant Air operation.
AirAsia X Arrives in Seoul
November 2, 2010AirAsia X has completed its inaugural flight from Kuala Lumpur to Incheon International Airport in Seoul, Korea, the airline’s 12th destination after points in Australia, India,...
Cardiff welcomes new airline as Helvetic launches Zurich flights
November 2, 2010Cardiff Airport has announced that Swiss airline Helvetic Airways is to launch a new route between Cardiff and Zurich, beginning in March 2011 and operating on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays...
AirTran reports October 2010 traffic
November 2, 2010AirTran Airways has released traffic data for October 2010, with increases in all four major parameters.
Pegasus announces London–Izmir flight for summer 2011
November 2, 2010Pegasus Airlines is to launch direct flights to Izmir from London Stansted for the summer 2011 season.
October traffic data announced for Horizon Air
November 2, 2010Horizon Air has reported its traffic figures for October 2010 including a 1.5 percentage point increase in load factor.
Industry views from Ryanair CEO O’Leary
November 1, 2010While presenting news of Ryanair’s increased half-year profits in London, the airline’s CEO Michael O’Leary gave some quick comments on various topics relating to his...
Ryanair increases half year profit to €452m
November 1, 2010Ryanair has reported a 17% increase in half year profit – to the end of September 2010 – to €452 million from €387.0 million in the six months to 30 September 2...
Rex opposes minimum hours requirements for pilots
November 1, 2010Regional Express (Rex) has voiced its opposition to suggestions requiring all pilots engaged in airline operations in Australia to have a minimum of 1,500 hours flying time, as put forward...
Olympic Air inaugurates Thessaloniki–London Gatwick service
November 1, 2010Olympic Air has announced the successful commencement of its new service between Thessaloniki and London Gatwick.
New routes to Saudia Arabia and Turkmenistan for flydubai
November 1, 2010Flydubai is to take its network to 28 destinations with the addition of the Saudi Arabian city of Abha, and the Turkmenistan capital, Ashgabat, services to which will begin later in ...
P&W, Turkish Technic open JV engine service centre
November 1, 2010Pratt & Whitney and Turkish Technic have celebrated the official grand opening of their joint venture (JV) advanced CFM56 engine and V2500 engine overhaul facility in Istanbul, T...
Gulf Air adds two E-190s to fleet
October 29, 2010Two Embraer 190s have been delivered Gulf Air under a new agreement with Fort Lauderdale-based lessor Jetscape, just seven months after the carrier introduced two Embraer 170s to the...
12 new routes in airBaltic winter schedule
October 29, 2010As the winter flight schedule gets under way in Europe, airBaltic has announced that it will be offering 12 new routes.
Three CRJ900s for Estonian Air
October 29, 2010Estonian Air has signed a firm order with Bombardier Aerospace for three CRJ900 NextGen aircraft and taken options on two more of the type.
State Corporation Rostechnology orders 50 737s
October 29, 2010Boeing and the State Corporation Rostechnology have announced an order from the Russian leasing company for 50 Next-Generation 737 aeroplanes plus purchase rights for an additional 35...
flydubai selects AIMS crew management and ops control software
October 29, 2010AIMS Corporation has announced that flydubai has chosen its Crew Management and Operations Control Requirements airline information management solution.
Southwest announces Newark Liberty schedule details
October 28, 2010Southwest Airlines has announced that it will serve Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) with eight daily nonstops flights, six to Chicago Midway and two to St Louis beginning on...
Spirit moves to next expansion phase
October 28, 2010Spirit Airlines is introducing 11 new non-stop routes in the next phase of its expansion involving service to five new cities.
Five Mexico cities chosen to launch Southwest–Volaris partnership
October 28, 2010From 12 November Southwest Airlines customers will be able to book connecting flights with Volaris from 20 Southwest cities to five Mexican destinations (Cancun, Guadalajara, Morelia,...
New VP for JetBlue University
October 28, 2010JetBlue Airways has appointed Warren Christie as vice-president, JetBlue University, moving form the role of director of technical training responsible for flight, technical operations...
Germany’s tourist tax leads to 30% cut in Ryanair flights at Frankfurt Hahn
October 27, 2010Ryanair has announced 30% flight cuts and the estimated loss of 1 million passengers at its Frankfurt Hahn base from summer 2011, citing the introduction of the German government’s...
Vueling reports third quarter net profit
October 27, 2010Vueling has announced its results for the third quarter of 2010 during which it achieved a net profit of €43 million.
New Vilnius base with more routes for Wizz Air
October 27, 2010Wizz Air is to establish its 14th operating base in Vilnius, Lithuania, initially deploying one brand new Airbus A320 there from 16 April 2011.
JetBlue to add Anchorage–Long Beach service
October 27, 2010JetBlue Airways has announced plans to add its 65th ‘BlueCity’ – Anchorage, Alaska – with seasonal daily nonstop service beginning on 26 May from Los Angeles Long...
First 737 with Boeing’s new Sky Interior delivered to flydubai
October 27, 2010Boeing and flydubai have celebrated the delivery of the first Next-Generation 737 to incorporate the new Boeing Sky Interior.
LAN to buy AIRES
October 27, 2010LAN Airlines is to acquire 98.942% of the outstanding shares of Colombia’s AIRES, the carrier which recently became the first South American operator of the Bombardier Q400.
Southwest Airlines pilots elect new president
October 27, 2010The membership of the Southwest Airlines Pilots' Association (SWAPA) has elected Captain Steve Chase to a two-year term as Union president.
Allegiant’s Orlando operations to consolidate at Sanford
October 26, 2010Allegiant Air is to move all of its Orlando air service to Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) from 1 February 2011.
Frontier's nonstop Denver to Des Moines service under way
October 24, 2010Frontier Airlines has celebrated the launch of a new six times weekly nonstop service between its Denver hub (DEN) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Transavia France chooses LSY navigation charts
October 26, 2010Transavia France has selected Lido/RouteManual navigation charts from Lufthansa Systems (LSY) following a recently signed five-year contract which will see the airline use Lido/RouteManual...
Air Arabia takes first A320 of order for 44
October 25, 2010Air Arabia has taken delivery of the first of 44 A320s on order, during a delivery ceremony in Hamburg, Germany.
American Eagle adds DFW–Joplin, MO, service
October 25, 2010American Eagle Airlines has announced nonstop service between Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) in Joplin, Missouri, beginning on 10 February 2011 using 64-seat...
Webjet chooses airRM from RMS for revenue management
October 25, 2010Webjet has chosen airRM, the revenue management software developed by Revenue Management Systems, Inc. (RMS) to help it identify sales opportunities and maximise passenger revenues.<...
New director–safety & technical affairs for RAA
October 25, 2010The Regional Airline Association (RAA) has appointed Connie Arnold as its director–safety & technical affairs.
Fuji Dream Airlines orders extra Embraer 175
October 22, 2010Embraer has signed a contract with Fuji Dream Airlines for the sale of one Embraer 175, which is the fifth E-Jet in the airline’s fleet, plus one option.
Loganair awarded Stornoway–Benbecula PSO contract
October 22, 2010Loganair has been named by Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (CNES – the local government council for the Na h-Eileanan Siar region of Scotland, formerly known as the Western Isles Council)...
Turkish Technic selects TRAX
October 21, 2010Trax USA Corp and Turkish Technic have announced a strategic partnership agreement, under which Turkish Technic will utilise the TRAX Maintenance and Engineering solution to manage its...
First CSeries wing–wing box join completed
October 21, 2010The Bombardier CSeries product development team at the company’s St-Laurent manufacturing facility in Montréal has reported a successful test mating of an advanced composite...
SR Technics, easyJet begin MRO partnership in Malta
October 21, 2010SR Technics and easyJet have announced the completion of the first maintenance visit of an easyJet aircraft to Malta, marking the successful start of the companies’ maintenance...
JetBlue improves 3Q results
October 21, 2010JetBlue Airways has reported its results for the third quarter 2010 including achieving its first $1 billion revenue quarter.
flydubai inaugurates two Russian routes
October 21, 2010flydubai has flown its first service to Samara adding a second Russian destination this week following its inaugural flight to Yekaterinburg on 16 October.
Bombardier Belfast completes first phase of CSeries wing facility
October 21, 2010The first phase of construction of the 600,000 ft2 (55,742 m2) facility in Belfast that will house the manufacture and assembly of the advanced composite wings for...
Southwest returns to profit in 3rd quarter
October 21, 2010Southwest Airlines has reported third quarter 2010 net income of $205 million, taking the airline back into a third quarter profit after a net loss of $16 million in the third quarter...
AirTran and ALPA announce tentative agreement
October 21, 2010AirTran Airways has reached a tentative agreement on terms of a new five-year pilot collective bargaining agreement with the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), which represents more...
Teledyne data acquisition unit to aid 737 health management
October 21, 2010Teledyne Controls has reached an agreement with Boeing to supply its Digital Flight Data Acquisition Unit (DFDAU) as a key component in Boeing’s Airplane Health Management (AHM)...
Southwest bound for South Carolina
October 20, 2010Southwest Airlines will begin service to/from Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Greenville-Spartanburg Airport (GSP) on 13 March 2011.
Datalex supporting ATPCO Optional Services data
October 20, 2010Datalex reports that it has implemented support for ATPCO Optional Services (OC) data, inclusive of automated baggage rules and ancillary fees, adding that it will continue to work with...
Frontier adds at Milwaukee and Indianapolis
October 20, 2010Frontier Airlines is to launch a seasonal nonstop service between Milwaukee (MKE) and Seattle/Tacoma (SEA), increase service to Phoenix (PHX) and add frequency between Indianapolis and...
American Airlines and American Eagle expand service at LAX
October 20, 2010American Airlines and American Eagle are to add 10 new destinations – one international and nine domestic – from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) for a total of 33...
Flybe switches terminals at Paris CDG
October 20, 2010Flybe has issued a reminder to passengers that from 31 October, all Flybe flights between the UK and Paris (with the exception of those to and from Southampton) will operate out of Charles...
StandardAero to maintain APU on Airnorth E-170
October 20, 2010StandardAero has signed an exclusive agreement with Australia’s Airnorth for maintenance of the Hamilton Sundstrand APS2300 auxiliary power unit (APU) installed on the carrier’s...
Rex wins CAPA Regional Airline Of The Year 2010
October 20, 2010Regional Express (Rex) has won the Regional Airline of the Year Award from the Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation (CAPA), for a record third time, having previously won the award in 2007...
Mesa and US Airways extend partnership
October 19, 2010Mesa Air Group has reached agreement in principle with US Airways to extend its codeshare agreement covering 38 CRJ900s for an additional term of 39 months to September 2015.
airBaltic to let public vote on new Riga terminal ideas
October 19, 2010airBaltic reports that it has received 125 architectural concepts for its new terminal at Riga airport and is to present 10 of the shortlisted architectural concepts for a public vot...
GOL restructures technical VP role
October 19, 2010GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes has announced a further organisational change, this time to the role of technical vice-president, which will now consist of three areas and two departments...
WestJet to interline with American
October 19, 2010American Airlines and WestJet Airlines have entered into an interline agreement, meaning that American Airlines customers travelling to Canada and transferring to a WestJet flight can...
BA CityFlyer adding more E-190s and more routes at LCY
October 19, 2010BA CityFlyer is taking up options for two new Embraer 190s and is launching a new double daily service to Stockholm from London City Airport.
airberlin announces first non-stop Guernsey–Germany service
October 19, 2010airberlin is to launch a new direct scheduled service from Guernsey to two major German cities, Düsseldorf and Hannover from April 2011.
Mesa claims lead among regionals in August operational performance
October 19, 2010Mesa Air Group has announced that in August 2010, Mesa Airlines led all regional airlines in three key statistics reported by the US Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation...
Changi Airport gets two airlines – Airphil Express and Berjaya Air
October 19, 2010Changi Airport Group of Singapore has announced that it is to welcome Philippines’ Airphil Express and Malaysia’s Berjaya Air to the airport’s family of airlines.
Three new JetBlue routes go on sale
October 18, 2010JetBlue Airways has announced that its most recent routes, Newark to Boston, and San Juan to Tampa and Jacksonville are now available for booking.
Rockwell Collins to provide IFE for C919
October 18, 2010Rockwell Collins has been selected by, and signed a Letter of Intent with, the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) to provide inflight entertainment (IFE) systems for its...
easyJet announces Lisbon base
October 18, 2010easyJet has announced plans to open a new permanent aircraft base in Lisbon, Portugal.
AWAS delivers first of its 79 new A320s to Jetstar Pacific
October 16, 2010AWAS has taken delivery of the first aircraft from its order for 79 brand new Airbus A320s, and has handed over the aircraft to its first lessee Jetstar Pacific Airlines at a ceremony...
airBaltic claims world first with new line in ancillaries
October 15, 2010airBaltic has opened a new ancillary revenue stream by announcing that it will sell discounted TV sets to passengers during flights.
Passaredo adds six ERJ 145s from ECC Leasing
October 18, 2010Brazilian regional Passaredo Airlines is to take six Embraer ERJ 145s on lease from ECC Leasing with deliveries in November and December 2010 followed by one a month between March and...
Embraer certifies 1st authorised airline service centre in China
October 18, 2010Embraer has announced Tianjin Airlines as the first Embraer Authorised Service Centre (EASC) established for the airline market in China.
Seasonal Kansas City–Fort Myers service for Frontier
October 18, 2010Frontier Airlines has announced new seasonal nonstop service between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) in Fort Myers.
Cebu Pacific updates IPO progress
October 16, 2010ATR KimEng Capital Partners, the domestic lead underwriter of Cebu Air’s initial public offering (IPO), has announced that the domestic portion of the IPO, amounting to P7 billion...
New VP government affairs at Pinnacle
October 14, 2010Megan Rosia has joined Pinnacle Airlines Corporation (PNCL) as vice-president of government affairs.
Southwest Airlines pilots agree tentative agreement over 737-800 introduction
October 14, 2010Southwest Airlines’ plan to put the Boeing 737-800 into its fleet has moved another step closer as the Board of Directors for the Southwest Airlines Pilots’ Association (SWAPA),...
Wizz Air closes sale/leaseback with Jackson Square Aviation for 3 A320s
October 14, 2010Wizz Air and Jackson Square Aviation (JSA) have announced the closing of a pre-delivery financing and sale and leaseback transaction for three new Airbus A320s, all to be delivered in...
Eastern adds Sunday service on Newcastle–Cardiff route
October 14, 2010Eastern Airways is launching a new Sunday service on its route from Newcastle to Cardiff from 31 October, offering business and leisure travellers a new weekend option.
Wizz Air expands Bucharest capacity
October 14, 2010Wizz Air is to significantly increase its capacity in Bucharest, adding a fifth aircraft to its operating base from 15 December and increasing the frequencies on many of its popular ...
airBaltic reports September passenger and load factor figures
October 14, 2010airBaltic has announced its passenger numbers and load factor for September 2010.
Airlines’ online reputations slump further after disputes
October 14, 2010Airlines have suffered a decrease in their online reputation according to the latest Kaizo Advocacy Index, with customers venting their anger online over delays, cancellations, strikes...
airBaltic to switch Milan flights to Linate
October 13, 2010On 31 October, airBaltic will start flights from its home base in Riga to Milan Linate airport and end services to Milan Malpensa.
Skyworld arranges E-170 sale to Fuji Dream
October 13, 2010Skyworld Aviation has delivered an Embraer 170 to Fuji Dream Airlines of Japan under a sale agreement with Republic Airways Holdings, the aircraft having previously been in operation...
Ryanair to close Marseille base
October 13, 2010Ryanair says it will close its only French base at Marseille Airport from Tuesday 11 January 2011, following the commencement of legal proceedings against Ryanair’s Marseille base,...
Jetstar to codeshare and interline with American Airlines
October 13, 2010Jetstar and American Airlines have signed an agreement establishing a codeshare relationship between several destinations in New Zealand.
SSJ100 passes noise testing programme
October 12, 2010The Sukhoi Superjet 100 has successfully passed a noise testing programme performed as a part of the overall certification campaign during eight certification flights supervised of AR...
JetBlue confirms flights to the Turks & Caicos Islands
October 12, 2010JetBlue Airways has announced that flights from New York JFK and Boston to Providenciales in the Turks & Caicos Islands are now available.
Aer Arann adds frequencies from Shannon
October 11, 2010Aer Arann is to increase the frequency on its Aer Lingus Regional franchise service between Shannon and Manchester to a twice daily service every Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday....
easyJet places base maintenance with Monarch
October 11, 2010Monarch Aircraft Engineering Ltd (MAEL) has signed a base maintenance agreement with easyJet to carry out the embodiment of a number of wing rear spar inspection service bulletins on...
JetBlue September traffic announced
October 11, 2010JetBlue Airways has reported its preliminary traffic results for September 2010.
ExpressJet announces September 2010 performance
October 11, 2010ExpressJet Holdings, Inc. has reported September 2010 traffic and capacity results for its subsidiary ExpressJet Airlines, Inc.
Aer Lingus adopts add-ons to Lufthansa Systems FPS
October 11, 2010Aer Lingus has renewed its contract with Lufthansa Systems (LSY) to use the flight planning solution Lido/Flight until 2015 and has added several modules which will further increase operational...
Combined September traffic announced for SkyWest Airlines and ASA
October 10, 2010SkyWest, Inc. has announced combined traffic figures for its subsidiary airlines, SkyWest Airlines and Atlantic Southeast Airlines.
flydubai adds destinations in Iraq and Armenia
October 10, 2010flydubai has announced two new routes, to Sulaimaniyah in Iraq and Yerevan in Armenia, taking the airline’s network to 26 destinations.
Mesaba Aviation’s September traffic figures announced
October 8, 2010Pinnacle Airlines Corporation has released capacity and operational results for its Mesaba Aviation, Inc. subsidiary for September 2010.
Pinnacle Airlines announces September traffic
October 8, 2010Pinnacle Airlines Corporation has released capacity and operational results for its Pinnacle Airlines, Inc. subsidiary for September 2010.
Colgan Air reports September performance data
October 8, 2010Pinnacle Airlines Corporation has released capacity and operational results for its Colgan Air subsidiary for September 2010.
Allegiant announces September 2010 traffic figures
October 8, 2010Allegiant Travel Company has reported preliminary passenger traffic results for September 2010, taking its load factor for the month above 90%.
Q400 enters South America with Aires of Colombia
October 7, 2010Aires of Colombia has become the first Q400 operator in South America, with the introduction of four previously owned 78-seat turboprops.
Skyworld to help Portugalia in marketing of support services
October 7, 2010Skyworld Aviation has been selected by Portugalia Airlines to assist in marketing a new technical and operational support service to Embraer ERJ and Fokker 100 operators.
easyJet adds routes from Liverpool
October 7, 2010easyJet has announced three new routes from Liverpool John Lennon Airport (JLA) – Salzburg, Brussels and Tallinn – bringing its total number of destinations from JLA to 3...
airBaltic drops check-in fee
October 7, 2010Latvian airline airBaltic has cancelled the €5 check-in fee previously paid by some passengers.
Three more CRJ900s for Libyan Airlines
October 7, 2010Libyan African Aviation Holding Company has signed a firm order for three CRJ900 NextGens with options for three more, with the aircraft to be operated by the company’s subsidiary,...
Southwest Airlines announces September traffic stats
October 7, 2010Southwest Airlines has reported traffic figures for September 2010 plus revenue per ASM results.
airBaltic complains of unfair treatment at Riga Airport
October 7, 2010airBaltic has filed a complaint with the Competition Council and a lodged a claim with the court demanding LVL6 million (more than €9 million) from Riga Airport in damages, claiming...
Great Lakes Aviation announces September 2010 traffic
October 7, 2010Great Lakes Aviation has announced preliminary passenger traffic results for the month of September 2010.
easyJet reports September passenger figures and gives 2009-10 trading update
October 6, 2010easyJet has announced its passenger and load factor figures for September 2010 and given a trading up date on the financial year which ended on 30 September 2010.
Blue1 to begin Tallinn–Helsinki service in January
October 6, 2010Blue1 is to start operations between Tallinn and Helsinki on 31 January 2011, operating twice daily on weekdays on once each on Saturday and Sunday with ATR 72s in co-operation with Estonian...
airBaltic adds Riga–Moscow Domodedovo service
October 6, 2010For the winter season, airBaltic is to add a new route from Riga to Moscow Domodedovo airport, to supplement its existing Moscow service to Sheremetyevo airport.
GOL’s September traffic data announced
October 6, 2010GOL has reported its traffic figures for September 2010 including a healthy rise in load factor.
Vueling’s reports September traffic data
October 6, 2010Vueling has announced its traffic figures for September 2009, showing a slight drop in load factor.
Porter ups September load factor by 8.2 points
October 5, 2010Porter Airlines has released traffic statistics for September 2010, indicating a year-over-year load factor improvement of 8.2 percentage points.
Republic Airways September 2010 traffic announced
October 5, 2010Republic Airways Holdings has reported preliminary passenger traffic results for September 2010.
September traffic data for American Eagle and Executive Airlines
October 5, 2010American Eagle Airlines has announced September 2010 traffic figures for itself and its subsidiary Executive Airlines.
JetBlue announces San Juan–Jacksonville service
October 4, 2010JetBlue Airways plans to continue expanding its San Juan, Puerto Rico focus city at Luis Munoz Marin International Airport with daily nonstop service to Jacksonville, Florida beginning...
AirTran reports September traffic
October 4, 2010AirTran Airways has announced its traffic for the month of September 2010 including all-time September record revenue passenger miles, load factor and passenger numbers.
Horizon Air announces September 2010 traffic data
October 4, 2010Horizon Air has announced its traffic statistics for September 2010 including a 2.4 percentage point (pp) load factor increase.
MRO EUROPE: Snecma announces new EngineLife programme
September 30, 2010Snecma took the opportunity at MRO Europe in London to launch a new support package, EngineLife, which aims to embody all Snecma’s experience and expertise as an OEM to guarantees...
Air Arabia firms up CFM56-5B engine order
October 4, 2010In a special ceremony held in London, UK, Air Arabia has formalised its order, originally announced in July 2010, for CFM56-5B engines to power its fleet of 44 Airbus A320 family air...
Ryanair seats sold in September up 12%
October 4, 2010Ryanair’s has released booked passenger and load factor statistics for September 2010.
P&WC opens 1st phase of new flight test operations centre
October 4, 2010Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) has joined with the Canadian and Quebec governments to inaugurate the first phase of its global flight test operations centre at Mirabel.
Boeing and ALC firm up order for up to 60 737-800s
October 4, 2010Boeing and leasing company Air Lease Corporation (ALC) have finalised the order for up to 60 737-800s first announced at the Farnborough Airshow in July.
WestJet announces codeshare deal with Cathay Pacific
October 4, 2010Cathay Pacific Airways and WestJet are to begin a new codeshare arrangement with immediate effect, thus increasing choice and connectivity when travelling between Hong Kong and Canad...
American Eagle launches New York LaGuardia–Minneapolis flights
October 4, 2010American Eagle Airlines has launched a four-times daily nonstop service between New York LaGuardia (LGA) and Minneapolis-St Paul (MSP) using Bombardier CRJ700s featuring Eagle's new First...
New MD at Monarch Aircraft Engineering
October 4, 2010Mick Adams has been appointed managing director Monarch Aircraft Engineering with immediate effect, as a result of which he also assumes the role of technical director with Monarch A...
AvCraft Support Services becomes an Indaer Group company
October 1, 2010A group of investors led by Indaer International has purchased AvCraft Support Services, the Myrtle Beach-based regional aircraft MRO provider.
Major integration milestone achieved by Frontier
October 1, 2010Frontier Airlines has reached a significant milestone in its integration with Midwest Airlines, having successfully moved all technology onto one platform, allowing all flights to now...
MHI and MJET begin MRJ manufacturing
September 30, 2010Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation (MJET) have jointly announced the start by MHI of the manufacture of the Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ), with MHI cutting...
Ryanair’s first Estonian routes launched
September 30, 2010Ryanair has announced its first Estonian flights from the country’s capital Tallinn, with seven routes to Dublin, Dusseldorf Weeze, Edinburgh, London Luton, Milan Bergamo, Oslo...
Lufthansa Technik and NAS sign 10-year deal
September 30, 2010Lufthansa Technik (LHT) and National Air Services (NAS) of Saudi Arabia are expanding their existing collaboration and have signed a ten-year co-operation agreement, which will see LHT provide...
Saab 2000 lease extensions plus sale-leaseback by Carpatair with NAC
September 30, 2010Nordic Aviation Capital has extended the leases on six Saab 2000s on lease to Carpatair and has also purchased and leased back another Saab 2000 to the airline.
Mercator’s Avantik targets low-fare, hybrid and regional airlines
September 29, 2010Mercator has unveiled Avantik, the new name for the award-winning tikAERO passenger services system, which has been integrated into the Mercator product portfolio following the acquisition...
MRO Europe: Trade Air signs with Sabena technics for F100 component support
September 29, 2010ERA member Trade Air, an ACMI, charter and cargo operator based in Zagreb, Croatia, has signed a component repair and overhaul contract including pool access with Sabena technics for...
Nok Air leases 737-400 from AWAS
September 29, 2010AWAS has delivered a Boeing 737-400 to Thai low-fare airline Nok Air, headquartered in Bangkok, for use on the carrier’s domestic routes.
ELFAA calls for fairer, more proportionate passenger rights.
September 29, 2010At its Annual General Meeting in Brussels, the European Low Fares Airline Association (ELFAA) made a strong call for proportionality in the burdens placed on airlines with respect to...
AirTran adds Tampa–Key West service
September 29, 2010AirTran Airways has announced a new nonstop service from Tampa to Key West, as well as additional flights to destinations including San Juan, Phoenix and Orlando beginning this winte...
Monarch selects RMS’s airRM for revenue management
September 29, 2010Revenue Management Systems (RMS) has been chosen by Monarch Airlines to provide revenue management, inventory control, and reporting tools.
Sabre buys f:wz from DAE to augment flight planning portfolio
September 28, 2010Sabre Holdings has acquired flight planning systems provider f:wz (formerly known as Flugwerkzeuge Aviation) to enhance the Sabre AirCentre Enterprise Operations suite of flight planning...
First ERJ 145 placement in Kazakhstan
September 28, 2010Airstream International has arranged the delivery of the first of two ERJ 145 aircraft to Semeyavia in Kazakhstan.
MRO EUROPE: Cimber Sterling selects Delta TechOps engine/APU support
September 28, 2010Delta TechOps has signed a three-year, multimillion dollar contract with Cimber Sterling to provide time and materials services for 11 CFM56-7B engines and Honeywell GTCP131-9B APUs for...
MRO Europe: Sabena technics component support for Air Contractors’ ATRs
September 28, 2010Irish regional cargo operator Air Contractors has renewed its component full support contract with Sabena technics for a further five years.
Flybe adds two more routes from Manchester
September 27, 2010Flybe has announced it will operate two brand new year-round routes from Manchester to Aberdeen and Nantes.
Norwegian leases three new 737-800s from AWAS
September 27, 2010AWAS has announced the lease of three new Boeing 737-800s to Norwegian Air Shuttle, the first of which will be delivered early in 2011.
Caribbean Airlines orders nine ATR 72-600s
September 27, 2010ATR and Caribbean Airlines have announced an agreement for the purchase by the airline of nine ATR 72-600s, which will make the airline a new ATR operator.
Spirit AeroSystems to provide thrust reverser, structures and parts support to GOL
September 27, 2010Spirit AeroSystems has been chosen by GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes to provide Boeing 737-700 and 737-800 CFM56-7 thrust reverser service bulletin modifications and repair services....
Biggest gets bigger as Southwest takes over AirTran
September 27, 2010Southwest Airlines has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all of the outstanding common stock of AirTran Holdings, the parent company of AirTran Airways, for a combination...
Norwegian completes sale-leaseback with Bank of America
September 22, 2010Norwegian Air Shuttle (dba Norwegian) has completed a sale and leaseback agreement with Bank of America Leasing Ireland (BALI) for two Boeing 737-800s.
Frontier launches Hartford–Milwaukee service
September 27, 2010Frontier Airlines is beginning a new twice-daily roundtrip service between Hartford’s Bradley International Airport (BDL) and Milwaukee’s General Mitchell International Airport...
ERA 2010: Brit Air’s Lamidey takes over as ERA president
September 24, 2010Marc Lamidey, president & CEO, Brit Air has been elected president of the European Regions Airline Association (ERA).
ERA 2010: Binter Canarias takes top ERA airline award
September 24, 2010Binter Canarias has been named as the winner of the European Regions Airline Association (ERA) Airline of the Year 2010/11 Gold Award, with Silver going to Olympic Air and Cimber Sterling...
ERA 2010: PowerJet ramping up for SaM 146 serial production
September 24, 2010PowerJet is working to ramp up production activities of the SaM 146 engine for the Sukhoi Superjet 100 and plans to deliver 12 engines by year end, according to CEO Jean-Paul Ebanga....
AirAsia puts OnAir connectivity into service in Asian market
September 24, 2010AirAsia and OnAir have launched inflight connectivity services aboard the low-fare airline’s Airbus A320s.
Flybe adds capacity on Aberdeen–Birmingham service
September 24, 2010Flybe is to add an extra four flights a week between Aberdeen and Birmingham following bmi Regional’s announcement that it will suspend services on the route from 30 October.
ERA 2010: LTAA to maintain PW127 and CF34-8 engines for Air Nostrum
September 23, 2010Air Nostrum and Lufthansa Technik AERO Alzey (LTAA) have signed an agreement for the latter to maintain, repair and overhaul the Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127 turboprop engines and...
SabreSonic CSS and operations solutions chosen by TRIP
September 23, 2010TRIP Linhas Aéreas has selected the SabreSonic Customer Sales and Service (CSS) revenue-generating and customer-focused reservations system, to help it continue its expansion....
Embraer and Air France Industries sign service contract with Alitalia
September 23, 2010Embraer and Air France Industries have signed a five-year Flight Hour Pool Program contract with Alitalia to support the carrier’s fleet of six Embraer 170s.
New hub in Oulu, Finland, for airBaltic
September 23, 2010airBaltic has completed negotiations with Finnish airports and is to open a new hub in the Finnish city of Oulu.
First Officer training to be jointly offered by FlightSafety and Boeing
September 23, 2010FlightSafety International and Boeing Training & Flight Services have entered into an agreement to jointly offer a comprehensive First Officer training programme.
easyJet adds at Liverpool for winter season
September 22, 2010easyJet has launched another new winter route from Liverpool John Lennon Airport with twice-weekly flights to Grenoble.
flydubai secures financing for nine aircraft
September 22, 2010flydubai has announced aircraft financing worth more than $750 million in deals with General Electric Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) and BBAM.
Reform Europe’s ATC to end strikes and delays demands Ryanair
September 22, 2010At its AGM, Ryanair has called on the EU Commission to take action to reform Europe’s ATC providers and open them up to competition to improve passenger service and end the strikes...
ATR opens first training centre in Africa in partnership with Comair
September 22, 2010ATR has opened its first training centre in Africa, a joint venture with Comair based in Johannesburg which will be operational in April 2011.
Canadian suppliers announced by Bombardier for CSeries and Learjet 85
September 22, 2010Bombardier Aerospace has revealed the names of more than 20 Canadian suppliers which have been selected for the CSeries and Learjet 85 aircraft programmes.
Lufthansa to order A319s for Germanwings and E-195s for LH Regional
September 22, 2010The Supervisory Board of Deutsche Lufthansa has approved orders for 48 new aircraft across the group including eight Airbus A319s for Germanwings and eight Embraer 195s to be operated...
ROUTES 2010: Airport marketing awards announced
September 21, 2010Auckland, Brussels, Edmonton and Nairobi airports have been announced as winners of the 2010 World Routes Airport Marketing Awards in the respective four regional categories: Asia, Europe,...
Rockwell Collins to provide C919 cabin core system
September 21, 2010Rockwell Collins has been chosen by the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) to provide the cabin core system (CCS) for the latter’s new C919 following the signing of...
Porter reports August 2010 traffic statistics
September 21, 2010Porter Airlines has released its monthly traffic statistics for August 2010 with increases in all major parameters.
Jetstar Asia now using Lufthansa Systems electronic navigation charts
September 21, 2010Lufthansa Systems has announced that Jetstar Asia has opted to deploy its Lido/eRouteManual electronic navigation charts.
ROUTES 2010: AirAsia X heads to Tokyo
September 21, 2010Tokyo is to be the next destination for AirAsia X, taking the long-haul, low-fare airline’s total number of destinations to 12.
Cape Air to use airRM revenue management system from RMS
September 21, 2010Revenue Management Systems (RMS) has been chosen by Cape Air to provide revenue management, inventory control, and reporting tools.
Allegiant launches Youngstown-Warren– St. Petersburg-Clearwater flights
September 21, 2010Allegiant has announced new, nonstop jet service between Youngstown-Warren, Ohio, and St. Petersburg-Clearwater beginning on 17 November.
Loganair relaunches its website
September 20, 2010Passengers on flights operated by Loganair will soon be able to benefit from real-time departure and arrival information following the relaunch of the airline’s website.
Blue1 announces new business class product
September 20, 2010Blue1 has launched a business class of its own – Blue1 Premium – with the claim that “it’s everything one would expect from business class, except the high price...
Gulfstream International receives EAS contracts for Cleveland routes
September 20, 2010Gulfstream International Group is to receive $8.5 million in US federal subsidies as part of the Essential Air Service programme to enable it to operate five routes for small communities...
Porter opens second Toronto City passenger lounge
September 20, 2010Porter Airlines has opened its second passenger lounge at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport as part of a move to support increasing passenger numbers.
ROUTES 2010: Las Vegas to host Routes 2013
September 20, 2010Las Vegas has been announced as the 2013 host city for Routes – The World Route Development Forum, the first time the convention of airport and airline executives will be held in...
ERA 2010: BAE Systems signs flight test agreement for MRJ
September 23, 2010BAE Systems has signed a new multi-year agreement with Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation (MJET) to provide engineering development and integration services related to flight test equipment...
ERA 2010: 1st metal cut on MRJ by end September
September 23, 2010Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation (MJET) reports that its regional jet, the MRJ, has exited the Critical Design Review stage and that it plans to have first metal cut on the aircraft by...
ERA 2010: BAE Systems to remarket six Eastern J41s
September 23, 2010Eastern Airways has entrusted BAE Systems with an exclusive mandate to re-market for sale or lease six of its Jetstream 41 fleet.
ERA 2010: BAE Systems wins expanded support deal with CityJet
September 23, 2010CityJet has awarded a five-year total support package to BAE Systems which covers JetSpares, continued airworthiness and technical support services and the supply of technical public...
ERA 2010: Q400X ‘definitely’ in Bombardier’s future
September 23, 2010Plans for a stretch version of Bombardier’s Q400, with 90-100 seats, are unlikely to be dropped, according to Gary Scott, president of Bombardier Commercial Aircraft.
ROUTES 2010: Oslo ready to expand again
September 21, 2010Just over 12 years since it opened a completely new airport at Gardermoen, Oslo Lufthavn is preparing to implement its next stage of development with an extension which will deliver an...
ROUTES 2010: Cebu Pacific planning service to Hainan
September 21, 2010Cebu Pacific Air has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with the Government of the Chinese province of Hainan to develop a route from Manila to Haikou via Macau.
ROUTES 2010: Lesson from recent crisis is not to over-react
September 21, 2010One of the most important lessons for all airlines when a downturn occurs is not to over-react, delegates at the Routes Global Aviation Strategy Summit were told.
ROUTES 2010: LFAs and charters can co-exist
September 21, 2010Low-fare airlines are not about to replace tour operators, according to AirAsia X and other speakers at the Tourism & Air Services Summit (TAS), which was co-located with Routes 2010...
New EVP/chief people officer at JetBlue
September 17, 2010JetBlue Airways has named Joanna Geraghty as executive-vice president and chief people officer, reporting to CEO Dave Barger.
Russian Technologies and Irkut sign MS-21 deal
September 17, 2010Russian Technologies State Corporation has signed an initial agreement with Irkut Corporation to take 50 Irkut MS-21s, with deliveries scheduled between 2016 and 2022.
SR Technics Zurich approved for 737NG Part 145 base maintenance
September 17, 2010SR Technics is currently developing its Boeing base maintenance offering in Zurich, as part of which it has received EASA Part 145 Base Maintenance approval for Boeing 737NG.
AJ Walter PBTH-type support for Belle Air
September 16, 2010Albanian carrier Belle Air has selected AJ Walter Aviation to provide power-by-the-hour (PBTH)-type support for its growing fleet of Airbus A319s and A320s.
Continuous descent approaches saving fuel, cutting emissions, reducing noise
September 16, 2010The European Continuous Descent Approach (CDA) Action Plan, announced at the Aviation and Environment Summit in 2009, has gained further momentum with the launch of an interactive internet...
SAS reducing Estonian Air stake
September 17, 2010The SAS Group has reached an agreement with the Estonian Government that will result in SAS divesting some of its 49% stake in Estonian Air.
Samara to be flydubai’s second Russian route
September 16, 2010flydubai has unveiled its 24th destination, the western Russian city of Samara.
airBaltic announces new destinations for winter season
September 16, 2010airBaltic plans to serve more destinations in the next winter season and offer additional flights, to improve connections for travellers flying via North Hub Riga to and from over 70...
AirTran expands flights to Puerto Rico
September 16, 2010AirTran Airways has announced plans to expand its service to Puerto Rico with twice daily flights from Tampa, FL.
JetBlue announces double daily San Juan–Tampa service
September 16, 2010JetBlue Airways plans to expand its San Juan, Puerto Rico focus city and begin daily nonstop service to Tampa International Airport in May 2011 with a second flight beginning in June...
AirTran completes 737-700 financing with NORD/LB
September 15, 2010AirTran Airways reports that it has signed a new financing arrangement with Norddeutsche Landesbank Girozentrale (NORD/LB) to provide permanent financing to the airline for Boeing 737-700...
Austral takes its first two E-190s
September 15, 2010Embraer has delivered the first two E-190s to Austral Líneas Aéreas, as part of an order by the Argentine carrier for 20 Embraer 190s in May 2009.
SSJ100 completes static testing programme
September 15, 2010The Sukhoi Superjet 100 has successfully completed the full scope of the on-ground strength testing programme required for certification which has been carried out at the Central Aerohydrodynamic...
airBaltic reports August traffic figures
September 15, 2010airBaltic has released its traffic figures for August 2010 during which it carried 361,085 passengers from Riga, Vilnius and Tallinn, a 21% increase over August 2009’s figure of...
MRJ manufacturing on track
September 15, 2010Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation (MJET) says it has entered the production drawing phase for the Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ) and continues to proceed with the manufacturing process....
Allegiant announces Savannah–Fort Lauderdale service
September 14, 2010Allegiant is to begin a new, nonstop jet service between Savannah, GA, and Fort Lauderdale, FL. on 18 November.
Allegiant to fly between Moline/Quad Cities and Phoenix-Mesa
September 14, 2010Allegiant has announced a new service between Moline/Quad Cities, IL, and Phoenix-Mesa, AZ, to begin on 18 November.
Air Iceland chooses RMS revenue management software
September 14, 2010Revenue Management Systems (RMS) has been selected by Air Iceland to provide the carrier with revenue management, inventory control, and reporting tools.
Region Avia Airlines selects StandardAero for engine/APU maintenance
September 13, 2010StandardAero has signed a maintenance agreement with Moscow-based Region Avia Airlines for work on the PW118 engines and GTCP36-150AA auxiliary power units (APUs) of the airline’s...
ExpressJet and SkyWest cleared to move on with merger
September 14, 2010ExpressJet Holdings, Inc. and SkyWest, Inc. have been notified by the US Federal Trade Commission that it granted early termination of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust...
Southwest buys shares in UATP
September 13, 2010Southwest Airlines has purchased shares in the UATP Network, immediately becoming an active UATP shareholder to go alongside its role as a current UATP Merchant which accepts all UATP...
Allegiant announces August 2010 traffic data
September 13, 2010Allegiant Air’s preliminary passenger traffic results for August 2010 have been announced with passenger growth of more than 20%.
ExpressJet Airlines traffic for August 2010 announced
September 13, 2010ExpressJet Holdings, parent company of regional and charter airline operator, ExpressJet Airlines, has reported traffic and capacity results for August 2010.
Mesaba Aviation’s August traffic results announced
September 13, 2010Pinnacle Airlines Corporation (PNCL) has released August 2010 capacity and operational results for its Mesaba Aviation subsidiary.
Colgan Air reports August performance data
September 13, 2010Pinnacle Airlines Corporation has released capacity and operational results for its Colgan Air subsidiary for August 2010.
Pinnacle Airlines announces August traffic data
September 13, 2010Pinnacle Airlines Corporation has released traffic statistics for its Pinnacle Airlines, Inc. subsidiary for August 2010.
Core and basic phases of CAE MPL course completed by AirAsia cadets
September 13, 2010CAE has announced that the 12 AirAsia cadets in the training provider’s Multi-crew Pilot Licence (MPL) beta program class have successfully completed the Core and Basic phases of...
Airlink adds four Avro RJ85s, extends two J41 leases
September 13, 2010BAE Systems has announced today that South African regional feeder carrier Airlink is to acquire four Avro RJ85s and at the same time extended the leases on two Jetstream 41s.
Allegiant to add more seats to MD-80s
September 13, 2010Allegiant Travel Company is beginning a project to add 16 seats to each of its fleet of 150-seat MD-80s, bringing the total number of saleable seats to 166 on each aircraft.
Virgin America announces 2Q10 financial results
September 11, 2010Virgin America has reported its financial results for the second quarter of 2010 including a record-setting performance for the quarter with revenues of $184 million - a 36% jump in revenue...
Sun Country confirms Reorganization Plan to exit bankruptcy
September 11, 2010Sun Country Airlines has announced that its Plan of Reorganization, which allows the company to exit Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, has been confirmed by Judge Robert J. Kressel during...
New FAA flight, duty and rest time proposals win RAA support
September 10, 2010US transportation secretary Ray LaHood and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) administrator Randy Babbitt have jointly announced a proposal to fight fatigue among commercial pilots...
JetBlue August traffic figures announced
September 10, 2010JetBlue Airways has reported its preliminary traffic results for August 2010 highlighting its network planning by maintaining a steady load factor.
GOL strikes sales agreement with NOAR Linhas Aéreas
September 10, 2010GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes has entered into a commercial agreement with NOAR Linhas Aéreas, a new Brazilian regional carrier, to sell the latter’s tickets in all...
Skywest reports August 2010 passenger statistics
September 10, 2010Western Australia-based Skywest has announced its network operating statistics for August 2010, with growth in RPKs, ASKs, passenger numbers and load factor.
TRIP takes delivery of the 900th ATR
September 9, 2010ATR has delivered today its 900th aircraft, an ATR 72-500, to Brazilian airline TRIP Linhas Aéreas, brings to 30 the total number of ATRs in the airline’s fleet (now 15 ATR...
Combined August Traffic for SkyWest Airlines and ASA announced
September 9, 2010SkyWest, Inc. has reported combined traffic figures for its SkyWest Airlines and Atlantic Southeast Airlines (ASA) subsidiaries.
Jazz Air reaches tentative agreement with crew schedulers' union
September 9, 2010Jazz Air has announced a tentative labour contract with its crew schedulers represented by the Canadian Auto Workers (CAW), details of which will not be released until the deal is ra...
Finnair deal with Finncomm casts doubt on Flybe agreement
September 9, 2010Finnair and Finncomm Airlines have entered into a commercial agreement regarding co-operation for the upcoming winter season.
Eastern gets domestic in France with new Dijon flights
September 9, 2010Eastern Airways will be expanding its network of scheduled services into France and has set up a base at Dijon Bourgogne Airport giving the airport its first scheduled services for more...
ANA and First Eastern to launch low-fare carrier in Japan
September 9, 2010All Nippon Airways (ANA) and First Eastern Investment Group have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoU) to establish what they claim will be the first Japanese low-cost airline.
Norwegian announces August traffic figures
September 8, 2010Norwegian has reported traffic development figures for August 2010 featuring a 28% increase in passengers carried but a small drop in load factor.
SkyWest to open United Express San Francisco–Mammoth Mountain route
September 8, 2010United Airlines will begin a new non-stop service from San Francisco (SFO) to Mammoth Yosemite Airport on 16 December with flights operated by SkyWest Airlines using 66-seat Bombardier...
JetBlue heads to Turks & Caicos Islands from New York and Boston
September 8, 2010JetBlue Airways plans to serve Providenciales (PLS) in the Turks & Caicos Islands from New York JFK and Boston, subject to receipt of government operating authority.
Merpati chooses RMS’s airRM for revenue management
September 8, 2010Revenue Management Systems (RMS) has been selected by Merpati Nusantara Airlines to provide it with state-of-the-art revenue management, inventory control, and reporting tools.
Aer Arann Interim Examiner report predicts “reasonable prospect of survival”
September 8, 2010Following the presentation to the Court of the interim examiner’s report by Michael McAteer of Grant Thornton – who had been appointed in that role on 26 August –...
Demand on GOL’s route network increases by 33.9% in August
September 8, 2010GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes has announced its August 2010 traffic figures including a 33.9% year-on-year increase in demand.
Southwest announces August traffic figures
September 8, 2010Southwest Airlines has reported its traffic figures for August 2010 including growth in RPMs, ASMs, load factor and number of passengers carried.
BCR Wizz Air credit card to be launched in Romania
September 8, 2010Wizz Air is enhancing its ancillary revenue portfolio in a deal with Banca Comerciala Romana (BCR) to launch the BCR Wizz Air credit card, which will be available at BCR branches and...
Airlinair renews with EADS SECA for engine support
September 8, 2010Airlinair has awarded EADS SECA a contract for the global support of the entire fleet of Pratt & Whitney Canada PW120, PW121, PW124B and PW127 engines fitted on its ATR 42/72 air...
WestJet reports August traffic data
September 7, 2010WestJet has announced its August 2010 traffic results with a load factor of 82.2%.
flydubai chooses AMOS for MRO software
September 8, 2010Swiss AviationSoftware (Swiss-AS) has announced that its AMOS software product has been chosen by flydubai to manage the carrier’s maintenance and engineering activities.
Great Lakes Aviation announces August traffic stats
September 7, 2010Great Lakes Aviation has reported preliminary passenger traffic results for the month of August 2010.
Wizz Air Ukraine’s new services to Germany and Sweden
September 7, 2010Wizz Air is expanding its operations in Ukraine with new routes from Lviv to Munich-Memmingen and from Kiev to Stockholm-Skavsta.
Air Berlin passenger numbers up 8.7% in August
September 7, 2010Air Berlin has reported that it carried 3,726,913 passengers during August, an increase of 8.7% compared with August 2009 when 3,428,729 passengers were carried.
New Wizz Air flights to London-Luton from Brno and Prague
September 7, 2010Wizz Air is to launch a new thrice-weekly route from Brno in the Czech Republic to London-Luton on 16 December and increase the frequency on its existing Prague service to London-Luton...
Vector Aerospace UK to service Honeywell RJ engines
September 7, 2010Vector Aerospace Engine Services UK is now fully authorised to service Honeywell’s ALF 502 and LF 507 engines (which feature on BAe 146 and Avro RJ aircraft) under a licence agreement...
Ryanair wins Spanish screenscraper court case
September 7, 2010Ryanair has claimed victory in the Commercial Court of Barcelona in a case brought by screenscraper website Atrapalo, with a decision which the airline says “confirms that Ryanair...
Aer Lingus benefits from capacity control in August
September 7, 2010Aer Lingus has reported its August 2010 traffic figures with a small rise in the average load factor across the entire operation.
Flybe adds 100 weekly flights at Belfast City to pick up on Ryanair pull-out
September 6, 2010Flybe has announced three new services to Bristol, East Midlands and Liverpool from George Best Belfast City Airport bringing the total number of routes offered from the Northern Ireland...
Air Berlin testing noise abatement approaches
September 6, 2010Air Berlin is validating new noise abatement approach procedures as part of a joint research project conducted by the German Aerospace Centre (DLR), Deutsche Flugsicherung (DFS) and Fraport...
Vueling announces record month for passengers carried
September 6, 2010Vueling has reported that it carried 1,298,902 passengers in August 2010, a monthly record for the airline.
airBaltic FFP homepage now in Finnish
September 6, 2010The homepage of BalticMiles, the loyalty programme organised by airBaltic, has been made available in Finnish, supplementing its availability in Latvian, English, Russian, Estonian, Lithuania...
Ryanair reports 12% growth in August bookings
September 6, 2010Ryanair has released its August 2010 passenger booking and load factor figures, which continue to show considerable growth.
easyJet announces August passenger statistics
September 6, 2010easyJet has reported its passenger and load factor data for August 2010 and the 12 month rolling period to the end of that month
Republic Airways reports August 2010 traffic
September 4, 2010Republic Airways Holdings has reported preliminary passenger traffic results for August 2010 incorporating the figures for Frontier Airlines.
CTC Wings announces £40,000 Bond Protection for cadets
September 4, 2010CTC Aviation Group has announced an increase to its Bond Protection package to provide additional peace of mind to those considering training with CTC Wings, the company’s career...
August traffic data announced for Eagle and Executive
September 4, 2010American Eagle Airlines has reported the August 2010 traffic figures for itself and its wholly-owned subsidiary Executive Airlines.
Horizon Air reports August traffic data
September 3, 2010Horizon Air has reported a 2.2% increase in traffic on a 1.1% decline in capacity compared to August 2009, resulting in a 2.7 percentage point increase in load factor to a record 81....
August 2010 traffic announced for US Airways’ regional subsidiaries
September 3, 2010US Airways has reported traffic figures for the two wholly-owned regional subsidiaries – Piedmont Airlines and PSA Airlines – which operate under the US Airways Express bran...
Frontier switches to St Petersburg/Clearwater from Milwaukee
September 2, 2010Frontier Airlines will move its seasonal service between Milwaukee and Tampa (TPA) to the St Petersburg/Clearwater International Airport (PIE) beginning on 18 November 2010.
AirTran reports August traffic stats
September 2, 2010AirTran Airways has reported its traffic data for the month of August 2010.
Willis Lease Finance signs MoU for 6 SSJ100s
September 2, 2010SuperJet International and US leasing company Willis Lease Finance Corporation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the lessor to purchase six Sukhoi Superjet 100s with...
Wizz Air announces Belgrade base with 5 extra routes
September 2, 2010Wizz Air is to establish its 13th operating base in Belgrade, Serbia, starting in April 2011, initially deploying one brand new Airbus A320 there and adding five new routes.
Frontier expands from Omaha
September 2, 2010Frontier Airlines has announced the addition of nonstop service from Omaha (OMA) to both San Diego (SAN) and Los Angeles (LAX) plus the return of seasonal nonstop service from to both...
Ourmières chosen as new CityJet CEO
September 1, 2010CityJet has announced the appointment of Christine Ourmières to the board of directors of the airline as well as to the position of CEO, effective 1 October.
Air Berlin extends training deal with Lufthansa Flight Training
September 1, 2010The Air Berlin Group has extended its partnership agreement with Lufthansa Flight Training (LFT) and will continue to have its pilots trained exclusively on LFT flight simulators until...
AirTran and city of Atlanta agree 7-year facilities lease
August 31, 2010AirTran Airways and the city of Atlanta have announced a seven-year master lease agreement for the airline to continue operating from facilities at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International...
JetBlue to introduce Boston–Newark services
August 31, 2010JetBlue Airways has announced plans to continue growing its focus city at Boston Logan International Airport with new daily nonstop service to Newark, NJ, beginning in early May 2011...
Virgin America to serve San Jose del Cabo and Cancun
August 31, 2010Virgin America is to launch services to San Jose del Cabo International Airport (SJD) and Cancun International Airport (CUN) with nonstop flights from California starting during December...
Second Boeing 717 for Blue1
August 31, 2010Blue1 has taken delivery of its second Boeing 717, painted in its new “Flowing”-livery, the type having been chosen to play an important role in the company’s route...
Ryanair drops Belfast City over runway extension delays
August 31, 2010Ryanair is to close its Belfast City Airport base on 31 October, following the airport’s confirmation that the public inquiry into the promised runway extension will be further...
Lufthansa and Germanwings plan sales and frequent flyer co-operation
August 31, 2010Starting on 1 September, members of Lufthansa’s Miles & More frequent flyer programme will be able not only to exchange miles on all Germanwings flights but also to collect...
Two Q400 NextGens for Egypt’s Smart Aviation
August 30, 2010Bombardier Aerospace has announced that Smart Aviation has signed a firm order for two Q400 NextGen aircraft, and has also taken options for a further three.
flydubai heads to Yekaterinburg
August 30, 2010flydubai will expand its network into the foothills of the Ural Mountains on 16 October, when it begins flights to the Russian city of Yekaterinburg.
Second Costa Rica destination for Frontier
August 30, 2010Frontier Airlines is to expand its international service with the addition of a second Costa Rica destination when it launches seasonal service to Liberia on 13 February 2011, with weekly...
Sama suspends all flight operations
August 29, 2010As of 24 August 2010, Saudi Arabian low-fare airline Sama ceased flight operations.
Southwest and Continental enter slot lease at Newark
August 27, 2010Southwest Airlines and Continental Airlines have entered into a lease providing Southwest Airlines access to 36 Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) slots which are currently held...
Jet2 adds Edinburgh–Budapest for summer 2011
August 26, 2010Jet2.com has announced developments at Edinburgh airport today with the launch of a new route to Budapest and additional flights to the popular holiday resort of Majorca.
Virgin Blue FY2010 profit matches forecast
August 26, 2010Virgin Blue Holdings has reported a net profit before tax of $34.3 million for its 2010 financial year, with underlying earnings for the Group of $87.2 million before interest and tax...
Three new Jet2 routes from Manchester for summer 2011
August 26, 2010Jet2.com is expanding its operations from Manchester Airport for summer 2011 with the launch of the airport’s – and airline’s – first route to Brive (Dordogne...
Aer Arann enters examinership
August 26, 2010The Irish High Court has appointed Michael McAteer of Grant Thornton as Interim Examiner to Aer Arann, following a petition to enter examinership made by the company following a resolution...
Blue1 adds Amsterdam and doubles to Paris
August 26, 2010Blue1 will launch a new non-stop double daily service between Helsinki and Amsterdam and add a second daily flight between Helsinki and Paris, all new flights beginning on 31 January...
First PurePower PW1524G for CSeries completed
August 25, 2010Pratt & Whitney has completed assembly on its first PurePower PW1524G engine for the Bombardier CSeries with a Last Bolt Ceremony held at the company’s Middletown Engine Center...
Rex achieves record profit for FY2009-10
August 25, 2010Regional Express Holdings (Rex) has reported a profit after tax of $24.6 million for its 2009-10 financial year, 7.2% above the last financial year’s results and even higher than...
Allegiant announces Minot–Las Vegas service
August 25, 2010Allegiant Air is to launch a new service between Minot, ND, and Las Vegas beginning on 22 October.
Three new US destinations for Iceland Express
August 24, 2010Following its recent decision to make its successful New York route permanent, Iceland Express has now announced its latest US services to Orlando, Chicago and Boston commencing throughout...
SaM146 achieves Russian type certification
August 24, 2010PowerJet’s SaM146 engine for the Sukhoi Superjet 100 has received Interstate Aviation Committee Aviation Register (IAC AR) Type Certificate, the Russian agency issuing the official...
Better first half of 2010 for Aer Lingus
August 24, 2010Aer Lingus Group has announced its first half results for the six-month period ended 30 June 2010 including a second quarter profit and a significant reduction on 1H09’s operating...
AeroGal adds first A320 to fleet
August 23, 2010Ecuadorian airline AeroGal has unveiled its first Airbus A320-200 at a ceremony in Quito, the first of three of the type to be delivered in 2010 as the carrier starts its fleet renewal...
American Eagle launches LaGuardia–Charlotte service
August 23, 2010American Eagle Airlines has launched three daily nonstop flights between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), flying the route with Bombardier...
More RP Aero Systems E-190 door trainers for Virgin Blue
August 20, 2010RP Aero Systems has been awarded a contract by Virgin Blue to manufacture and install an Embraer 190 door trainer and an overwing exit trainer at the airline’s training centre in ...
Allegiant announces new Moline–Las Vegas service
August 20, 2010Allegiant Air is to launch nonstop jet service between the Moline/Quad Cities, Illinois, and Las Vegas from 14 October.
American Eagle celebrates new location at Miami hub
August 20, 2010American Eagle Airlines has unveiled its new location in the North Terminal of Miami International Airport (MIA).
AirAsia inaugurates KL–Hat Yai route
August 19, 2010AirAsia has celebrated the inaugural flight to Hat Yai from Kuala Lumpur, carrying a 90% load to the South Thailand destination.
airBaltic’s new terminal RFP attracts architects from 68 countries
August 19, 2010The response to airBaltic’s announcement in early August of an international design contest for the new terminal at Riga has received responses from architects in 68 countries in all...
Do 228NG achieves EASA type certification
August 18, 2010The extended type certification of the Do 228 New Generation has been granted to RUAG by EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) two and a half years after project go-ahead.
Aegean reports €33m loss in 1H10 results
August 18, 2010Aegean Airlines‘ results for the first half of 2010 showed revenues declining by 3% to €267.4 million, leaving a net loss after taxes of €32.6 million compared with profits...
V2500s for 30 of Air Lease Corp’s 51 A320 order
August 17, 2010Air Lease Corporation (ALC) has selected the IAE V2500 to power 30 of the 51 Airbus A320 family aircraft it ordered at the 2010 Farnborough Airshow.
Frontier to continue Aspen service
August 18, 2010Frontier Airlines is to continue its Denver (DEN) to Aspen (ASE) service using one of three Bombardier Q400s which it has decided to keep on to service to this and several other Colorado...
BA CityFlyer launches LCY–Chambery winter service
August 17, 2010British Airways is extending its route network from London City Airport with a new seasonal route to Chambery, the gateway to the French Alps.
Ryanair announces more routes and frequencies at London Gatwick and Barcelona
August 17, 2010Ryanair has announced four new routes from London Gatwick and one new route from Barcelona along with increased frequencies on other routes from the two airports.
Mesaba Aviation announces July performance data
August 13, 2010Pinnacle Airlines Corporation has released capacity and operational results for its Mesaba Aviation subsidiary for July 2010.
Southwest Airlines considering addition of 737-800s
August 13, 2010Southwest Airlines has been evaluating the opportunity to introduce the Boeing 737-800 into its fleet as part of its domestic network, it has been revealed in a message sent to Southwest...
ExpressJet reports July 2010 traffic
August 12, 2010ExpressJet Holdings, parent company of regional and charter airline operator, ExpressJet Airlines, has reported traffic and capacity results for July 2010.
Aegean to retrofit A320s for FANS-B+
August 12, 2010Aegean Airlines has become the first operator to commit to upgrading its Airbus A320 fleet with the FANS-B+ retrofit solution offered by Airbus, which will enable the airline to exchange...
Combined July traffic announced for SkyWest and ASA
August 12, 2010SkyWest, Inc. has reported combined July 2010 traffic data for its SkyWest Airlines and Atlantic Southeast Airlines (ASA) subsidiaries.
Frontier adds Denver–Des Moines service
August 11, 2010Frontier Airlines is adding a new nonstop service between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Denver International Airport (DEN) with flights on six days per week flights beginning...
Porter adds to Mont Tremblant winter service
August 11, 2010Porter Airlines is returning to Mont Tremblant, Quebec, for its fourth winter season, with service from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport increased to up to 12 flights per week, an increase...
Daily sales record for AirAsia
August 11, 2010AirAsia has claimed a new world record for sales in one day by selling more than 500,000 seats in 24 hours.
Air Lease Corp and Air Berlin sign sale–leaseback on two 737-800s
August 11, 2010Air Lease Corporation and Air Berlin have signed sale and leaseback agreements for two used Boeing 737-800s.
Allegiant launches Fort Collins-Loveland to Phoenix-Mesa service
August 11, 2010Allegiant Air has announced new, nonstop jet service between Phoenix-Mesa airport in Arizona, and Fort Collins-Loveland, Colorado, beginning on 8 October.
Virgin America adds Dallas-Fort Worth to destination list
August 10, 2010Virgin America is to begin service to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) with daily flights from the West Coast starting in December 2010.
Porter to fly New York–Toronto City 11 times a day
August 10, 2010Porter Airlines has confirmed that it has gained approval for four additional slots at Newark Liberty International Airport and will use them to increase the frequency between there and...
Pinnacle Airlines reports July traffic stats
August 10, 2010Pinnacle Airlines Corporation has released traffic data for its Pinnacle Airlines, Inc. subsidiary during July 2010.
Colgan Air's July performance data announced
August 10, 2010Pinnacle Airlines Corporation has released capacity and operational results for its Colgan Air subsidiary for July 2010.
Blue1 expands on business routes and frequencies
August 10, 2010Blue1 has announced new routes and frequencies servicing European destinations and domestic Finland.
Frontier leaving Bush for Hobby in Houston
August 9, 2010Frontier Airlines is to move its Houston operations from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) beginning on 18 November.
Air Arabia selects Thales avionics packages for new A320s
August 9, 2010Air Arabia has chosen Thales to supply a large avionics package including flight management systems (FMS), and traffic, terrain and transponder collision avoidance system (T3CAS)...
Frontier commits to Denver with extended HQ lease
August 9, 2010Frontier Airlines has extended the lease agreement on its Denver-based commercial headquarters until 31 May 2020, having occupied the facility since 2001.
FARNBOROUGH 2010: Pearl Aircraft Corporation orders 30 SSJ100s
July 21, 2010New lessor Pearl Aircraft Corporation has signed a deal with Superjet International for 30 Sukhoi Superjet 100s along with options for a further 15 aircraft.
FARNBOROUGH 2010: Flybe orders for up to 140 E-175s – 35 firm
July 20, 2010Embraer and Flybe have signed a contract for the airline to buy 35 Embraer 175s in a deal that also includes 65 options and 40 purchase rights, giving the order a potential for 140 of the...
FARNBOROUGH 2010: Air Lease Corp signs for up to 20 E-Jets
July 20, 2010Embraer and Air Lease Corporation have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) for the lessor to buy 15 Embraer 190s – with five of these orders being re-confirmable – plus five ...
FARNBOROUGH 2010: Allegiant Air orders Blended Winglet for 757-200s
July 21, 2010Allegiant Air has ordered six shipsets of Aviation Partners Boeing 757-200 Blended Winglets, with first installations already under way at ATS in Everett, Washington, and Flightstar in...
Azul orders 2nd E-190 FFS from FlightSafety, explores training centre JV
July 21, 2010FlightSafety International has entered into an agreement with Azul for the purchase of a second Embraer 190 full flight simulator (FFS) and the two have also agreed to explore the joint...
FARNBOROUGH 2010: RBS Aviation Capital unveiled as customer for 43 737-800s
July 21, 2010RBS Aviation Capital and Boeing have disclosed the former as the purchaser of 43 Boeing Next-Generation 737-800s in orders which were posted to Boeing’s Orders and Deliveries website...
FARNBOROUGH 2010: SSJ100 moves towards first deliveries
July 20, 2010Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company (SCAC) has 18 aircraft in production, with five in the final assembly shop of which three will to go to customers by the end of the year, after certification,...
FARNBOROUGH 2010: Air Lease Corporation orders 10 ATR 72-600s
July 20, 2010Air Lease Corporation and ATR have announced a deal for the lessor to take its first turboprops with and order for 10 ATR 72-600s plus 10 options.
FARNBOROUGH 2010: ATR hits half year with 42 firm orders
July 20, 2010ATR has sold 42 aircraft since 1 January, including 30 firm orders for which customers were revealed at the show by CEO Filippo Bagnato.
FARNBOROUGH 2010: Qantas orders seven more Q400s
July 21, 2010Bombardier Aerospace has announced that Qantas has placed a firm order for seven Q400 NextGen turboprops for operation by the carrier’s wholly-owned regional airline, QantasLin...
FARNBOROUGH 2010: Air Arabia selects CFM56 for A320 family order
July 21, 2010Air Arabia has announced the selection of the CFM56-5B engine to power the 44 Airbus A320 family aircraft order announced in 2007, which will more than double the airline’s CFM56...
FARNBOROUGH 2010: Republic to add 24 E-190s to fleet
July 21, 2010Embraer and Republic Airways Holdings, the largest E-Jets operator in the world, have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) for the sale of 24 Embraer 190s, with the total value of the agreement,...
FARNBOROUGH 2010: Porter Airlines Q400 to fly in biofuel test
July 21, 2010For the first time, a Bombardier Q400 will be flown using fuel from an oilseed crop as part of a new biofuel test programme in which a six-partner consortium, led by Saskatchewan-based...
Frontier leases three A320s from AWAS
July 20, 2010Dublin-based lessor AWAS is to lease three new Airbus A320s to Frontier Airlines, with delivery set for 2011 in support of Frontier’s strategy of shifting its fleet to the A320...
FARNBOROUGH 2010: CAE and ATR sign comprehensive agreement
July 20, 2010CAE has signed a master agreement with ATR as a framework for providing a range of products and support services to operators of ATR aircraft.
FARNBOROUGH 2010: Avolon revealed as customer for 12 Boeing 737-800s
July 20, 2010An order from Ireland-based leasing company Avolon for 12 737-800 aircraft, valued at approximately $921 million at average list prices, has been announced by Boeing.
FARNBOROUGH 2010: Viking Twin Otter Series 400 achieves Transport Canada type certification
July 20, 2010Viking Air has received Transport Canada Type Certification for the DHC-6 Series 400 Twin Otter under an amendment of the Type Certificate Data Sheet A-82 which adds Series 400 Twin Otter...
FARNBOROUGH 2010: Rockwell Collins primary flight control computer for CSeries
July 20, 2010Rockwell Collins is to supply the primary flight control computer (PFCC) and the attitude heading computer (AHC) for Bombardier Aerospace’s flybywire flight control system on the...
FARNBOROUGH 2010: GECAS to add 40 Boeing 737-800s
July 19, 2010Boeing and GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) have announced an order by the lessor for 40 737-800s, valued at approximately $3 billion at list prices.
FARNBOROUGH 2010: GECAS orders 60 A320 family aircraft
July 19, 2010GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) has placed a firm order with Airbus for 60 additional A320 family aircraft, bringing the total number of A320 family aircraft ordered by GECAS to...
FARNBOROUGH 2010: Hamilton Sundstrand pilot controls for C919
July 19, 2010The Commercial Aviation Corporation of China, Ltd. (COMAC) has selected Hamilton Sundstrand business Ratier-Figeac to provide the C919’s pilot controls, including sidesticks, rudder...
FARNBOROUGH 2010: P&W to maintain SunExpress CFM56s
July 19, 2010SunExpress has signed a 10-year exclusive maintenance service agreement with Pratt & Whitney for its fleet of CFM56-7 engines.
FARNBOROUGH 2010: Pratt & Whitney prepares first PW1000G for CSeries
July 19, 2010Pratt & Whitney has the first PW1000G family engine for the Bombardier CSeries “about 90% complete” expects it to go to test in August, according to Bob Saia, VP next...
FARNBOROUGH 2010: MS-21 cabin mock-up unveiled with expectation of order for 50
July 19, 2010Irkut Corporation, part of the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC), unveiled its first cabin mock-up and reported that it has an order for 50 of the type, the customer for which it hopes...
FARNBOROUGH 2010: Air Lease Corp kicks off with A320 family order
July 19, 2010Recently founded Air Lease Corporation (ALC) has announced a significant order for aircraft targeted at the low-fare market at Farnborough 2010, with a deal for 51 Airbus A320 family...
FARNBOROUGH 2010: Rockwell Collins’ dPAVES-HD available for 737 Sky Interior
July 19, 2010Rockwell Collins’ second generation dPAVES system with high definition (HD) is now offerable as the inflight entertainment (IFE) solution for Boeing 737’s having the new Sky...
FARNBOROUGH 2010: Qatar CSeries talks still stalled
July 19, 2010Though Qatar Airways announced the purchase of the three Bombardier corporate jets for its subsidiary, Qatar Executive, it would not be drawn into a firm commitment on a potential deal...
FARNBOROUGH 2010: CAE and MJET sign exclusive MRJ training provider solution deal
July 19, 2010CAE has signed an agreement with Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation (MJET) to develop and deliver a comprehensive training solution for the new Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ) family.
FARNBOROUGH 2010: Two E-190s to expand TRIP’s fleet
July 19, 2010Embraer and TRIP Linhas Aéreas jointly announced the closing of a contract for the purchase by the airline of two Embraer 190s.
Five more E-195s for Azul
July 19, 2010Embraer has announced the signing of an additional contract with Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras for five more Embraer 195 aircraft, thus revealing a buyer included in its firm...
FARNBOROUGH 2010: ATR orders Mechtronix simulator for new -600 Series
July 19, 2010Mechtronix Systems has announced that ATR has selected its FFT X to support the entry into service (EIS) of its new ATR 42/72-600 aircraft programme.
FARNBOROUGH 2010: Kartika Airlines signs engine support deal with PowerJet
July 19, 2010Kim Mulia, chairman of Kartika Airlines and Jean-Paul Ebanga, chairman and CEO of PowerJet have signed a SaM146 customer support agreement following the firm order of 30 Sukhoi Superjet...
FARNBOROUGH 2010: 30 firm SSJ100 order from Kartika; considers 130 more
July 19, 2010Kartika Airlines has placed today a firm order for 30 Sukhoi SuperJet 100 aircraft with Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company (SCAC) and in parallel has entered into a Customer Support Agreement...
FARNBOROUGH 2010: Norwegian firms up options for 15 737-800s
July 19, 2010Boeing and low-fare airline Norwegian Air Shuttle have signed an agreement for 15 Boeing 737-800s, with the airline exercising purchase rights from its 2007 order for 42 Next-Generation...
FARNBOROUGH 2010: CFM’s LEAP-X on track and on time
July 17, 2010CFM reports that the development of the LEAP-X engine is on track to be certified in 2014, the time when its launch platform, the COMAC C919, is scheduled to have its first flight.
C919 to have Honeywell flight control flybywire system
July 15, 2010Honeywell has been selected by Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) as the flybywire flight control system provider for the new C919 single-aisle commercial airliner.
Goodrich and Turkish Technic firm up MRO JV
July 15, 2010Goodrich Corporation and Turkish Technic have signed all appropriate agreements related to the formation of a joint venture company to provide maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services...
Frontier to launch Milwaukee–Tucson nonstop service
July 15, 2010Frontier Airlines has announced a new seasonal nonstop service between Milwaukee and Tucson operating once-weekly on Saturdays using Embraer 190s.
Aviareps to represent Air Arabia in Ukraine
July 15, 2010Aviareps has been appointed General Sales Agent in Ukraine by Air Arabia to enhance its presence in Eastern Europe, responsible for sales, marketing, and ticketing activities in the the...
Rockwell Collins surveillance system for C919
July 15, 2010Rockwell Collins and China Leihua Electronic Technology Research Institute (LETRI) have signed a Letter of Intent with Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) to provide an integrated...
Avolon and Air Berlin do sale/leaseback on two A320s
July 15, 2010Aircraft leasing group Avolon has acquired two Airbus A320s from Air Berlin under a sale and lease-back structure, with the aircraft continuing to be operated by Switzerland-based Belair,...
airBaltic breaks 300,000 passengers in month for 1st time
July 14, 2010airBaltic carried 340,586 passengers in June 2010 from its bases in Riga, Vilnius and Tallinn, the first time in its history that the monthly passenger figure has exceeded 300,000.
Eaton signs LoI for C919 cockpit panel assemblies and dimming control system
July 14, 2010Eaton Corporation, Shanghai Aviation Electric (SAE) and Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) have signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) for Eaton to supply the cockpit panel assemblies...
Eaton, Shanghai Aircraft Manufacturing form JV for C919 fuel and hydraulic systems
July 12, 2010Eaton Corporation and Shanghai Aircraft Manufacturing Company (SAMC), a subsidiary of Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC), have signed a joint venture agreement to support...
Frontier announces St Louis–Puerto Vallarta route
July 12, 2010Frontier Airlines is to launch seasonal nonstop service to its second Mexico destination from Lambert-St Louis International Airport (STL) with a once-weekly nonstop service to Puerto Vallarta,...
ExpressJet reports June 2010 traffic
July 12, 2010ExpressJet Holdings, parent company of ExpressJet Airlines has reported traffic and capacity results for June 2010.
GE Aviation Systems and AVIC Systems added to C919 supplier list
July 12, 2010The Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) has announced that GE Aviation Systems and AVIC Systems, the partners to a proposed AVIC–GE joint venture, have been selected to...
Rockwell Collins communication and navigation systems for C919
July 12, 2010Rockwell Collins and China Electronics Technology Avionics (CETCA) have signed a letter of intent with the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) to provide communication and...
Air Volga CRJs to fly Yekaterinburg–Moscow Domodedovo route
July 12, 2010Air Volga has announced the launch of a new scheduled service from Yekaterinburg to Moscow Domodedovo Airport.
Rex hits back at Sydney Airport in row over price increases
July 12, 2010Regional Express (Rex) has responded strongly to a media release of 7 July 2010 by Sydney Airport (SACL) in which, according to Rex, several spurious accusations were made about the airline...
Flybe and Air France announce codeshare
July 13, 2010Flybe and Air France have announced an extensive commercial relationship in a move aimed at benefitting the interests of their customers and the communities they serve.
Skywest releases June 2010 passenger statistics
July 13, 2010Western Australia-based Skywest has announced its network operating statistics for June 2010.
Air Berlin adds passengers in June, but load factor drops
July 8, 2010Air Berlin has reported its passenger traffic figures for June 2010 and the first half of the calendar year.
Ryanair adds Liverpool–Oslo Rygge service
July 8, 2010Ryanair has announced a new route from Liverpool John Lennon Airport (JLA) with twice weekly flights to Oslo Rygge due to start on 5 November 2010.
Embraer delivers 69 jets in 2Q10
July 8, 2010During the second quarter of 2010 (2Q10), Embraer delivered 69 aircraft to the airline and executive jet markets.
Combined June and half-year traffic announced for SkyWest and ASA
July 8, 2010SkyWest, Inc. has reported traffic figures for its wholly-owned subsidiary carriers SkyWest Airlines and Atlantic Southeast Airlines (ASA) for both June 2010 and the first half of the...
June and half-year performance figures released for Colgan Air
July 8, 2010Pinnacle Airlines Corporation has released capacity and operational results for its Colgan Air, subsidiary for June 2010 and the first half of the calendar year.
Frontier plans resumption of Denver–Steamboat Springs/Hayden route
July 8, 2010Frontier Airlines is to resume seasonal nonstop service between Denver (DEN) and Steamboat Springs/Hayden (HDN) from 16 December until 10 April 2011 using the carrier’s Embraer...
Honeywell to provide integrated wheels, brakes, and brake control system for C919
July 9, 2010Honeywell has been chosen by Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) to provide the wheels and brakes, brake control system (BCS), and tyres for the new C919 aircraft family.
Tiger builds Melbourne–Darwin frequency
July 9, 2010Tiger Airways is adding an extra weekly service on its popular Melbourne–Darwin route, increasing the frequency of flights from six weekly services to seven from 7 August, to meet...
Vueling reports June and first half of 2010 traffic results
July 9, 2010Vueling has announced traffic figures for June 2010 and for the first half of the year (1H10) during which it pushed its load factor slightly higher from 70.2% to 71.1%.
Three new routes from Manchester for easyJet
July 9, 2010easyJet has launched three new winter routes from Manchester Airport to Amsterdam, Hamburg and Gothenburg.
JetBlue reports June and half-year traffic
July 9, 2010JetBlue Airways has reported its preliminary traffic results for June 2010 and for the first half of the year.
Jazz Air pilots ratify labour agreement
July 9, 2010Jazz Air’s pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), have ratified the tentative agreement which was reached on 25 June 2010 for a contract covering a six-year...
New Skies reservation system goes live at AirAsia
July 10, 2010AirAsia has successfully completed its switch of reservation system with the successful migration – ahead of schedule – from Open Skies to New Skies, both Navitaire produ...
Ryanair warns of French route cuts if taxes don’t change
June 25, 2010FRENCH CONNECT 2010: Although Ryanair “has excellent relations with 27 airports in France, at the end of the day the passengers we bring are a commodity – and that commodity...
Adria using Lufthansa Systems IT to optimise revenue management
June 24, 2010Slovenian carrier Adria Airways is to use Lufthansa Systems’ ProfitLine/Yield Rembrandt revenue management solution, following the signing of a long-term agreement.
Vueling starts Edinburgh–Barcelona route
June 24, 2010Vueling has begun its new direct route between Edinburgh and Barcelona, a three times weekly service which complements the airline’s existing UK operations from London Heathrow...
PowerJet SaM146 engine certified by EASA
June 23, 2010Patrick Goudou (left), executive director of the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), has presented the type certificate for the SaM146 engine to Jean-Paul Ebanga, chairman and CEO...
Cimber Sterling gets Lido/TakeOff up and running
June 22, 2010Cimber Sterling is now optimising the performance of its flights and thus reducing costs following completion of the implementation of Lido/TakeOff from Lufthansa Systems.
Air Arabia Egypt starts Amman–Alexandria service
June 22, 2010Air Arabia, in the guise of its Egypt-based operation, has begun services to Amman, Jordan, from its third hub in Alexandria.
SuperJet International ready to train cabin crew
June 22, 2010SuperJet International has reported that its CEET (Cabin Emergency Evacuation Trainer) will be available at the SJI Training Centre located in Tessera-Venice by the end of July.
ANA firms up MRJ order
June 22, 2010All Nippon Airways (ANA) has made firm its 2008 decision to introduce the Mitsubishi Regional Jet and has now signed a contract for the aircraft.
Two new A320-200s for Spring Airlines from BOC Aviation
June 22, 2010BOC Aviation has signed agreements for the lease of two new CFM56-powered Airbus A320-200s to Spring Airlines, the leading low-fare airline in China.
He’s back! Bagnato returns as ATR CEO
June 21, 2010Filippo Bagnato has once again been appointed chief executive officer of ATR, succeeding Stéphane Mayer, whose three-year mandate according to ATR’s statutes has expired.
Karachi becomes flydubai’s 20th destination
June 21, 2010flydubai has begun service to its 20th destination with its inaugural flight to Karachi.
Embraer enhances Asia-Pacific customer support
June 21, 2010Embraer has announced strategic enhancements to its customer support activities in the Asia-Pacific region.
flydubai inaugurates third Syrian destination
June 20, 2010flydubai has celebrated its second inaugural flight in four days with its first flight to the Syrian city of Latakia.
New airport slot trading portal launched – slottrade.aero
June 17, 2010SlotTrade is a new web-based service offered by Airport Coordination Limited (ACL) to help airlines wishing to buy, sell, lease and swap scarce airport slots by making slot trading more...
flydubai lands in Istanbul
June 18, 2010flydubai has completed its inaugural service to Turkey’s largest city, Istanbul.
Virgin Blue implements New Skies reservations system
June 17, 2010The Virgin Blue Group of Airlines has successfully cut over to using Navitaire’s New Skies reservations system, a move involving investment of A$10 million.
New routes for Aeromexico Connect
June 18, 2010Aeromexico has announced two new routes from Monterrey, to Miami and Houston, to be operated by Aeromexico Connect with Embraer ERJ 145s.
Frontier adds more down Mexico way
June 17, 2010Frontier Airlines plans to expand its services to Mexico with the addition of new nonstop destinations from both Denver and Kansas City.
Jeppesen and Tyrolean renew charting service agreement
June 17, 2010Jeppesen has signed a five-year charting navigation service renewal agreement with Tyrolean Airways to provide the airline with tailored paper charting service and digital web access...
Full Honeywell avionics suite for Tiger A320s
June 16, 2010Honeywell is to provide its full suite of safety avionics, including its IntuVue 3-D weather radar, for Tiger Airways’ new A320s.
NTSB investigating Trans States ERJ 145 overrun in Ottawa
June 16, 2010The US National Transportation Safety Board has dispatched a team of investigators to assist the Transportation Safety Board of Canada with its investigation into an overrun by a Trans...
Spirit and ALPA sign tentative pilot agreement
June 16, 2010Spirit Airlines and its pilots, represented by the Airline Pilots Association, International (ALPA) have reached a tentative agreement on a new contract following protracted discussions...
Embraer looks towards E-Jet development
June 16, 2010Embraer believes that the technology required to develop a completely new aircraft to replace its E-Jets will not emerge in the next decade.
JetBlue restarts New York–Nantucket flights
May 27, 2010JetBlue Airways has resumed its popular summer service between New York JFK and Nantucket, which will continue until 30 September.
Air Arabia ups Amman, Damascus and Alexandria frequencies
June 15, 2010Air Arabia is to offer additional flights throughout June and July 2010 between the carrier’s first hub in Sharjah to Amman, Damascus and Alexandria.
Bombardier, Fokker Services to develop Dash 8/Q100/200/300 support
June 15, 2010Bombardier Aerospace and Fokker Services have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop logistics support solutions for Dash 8/Q100/200/300 aircraft through Fokker's...
First flight dispatched from AirTran’s new SOC centre
June 15, 2010AirTran Airways has dispatched its first flight from its new, state-of-the-art System Operations Control (SOC) centre in Orlando.
Widerøe implementing AMOS MRO software
June 15, 2010Widerøe has chosen AMOS from Swiss AviationSoftware (Swiss-AS) as its IT solution for maintenance operations and is implementing the technology in Bode.
737 production rate to go to 35 a month
June 15, 2010Boeing has announced a second production rate increase on the 737 programme, taking the rate from the previously announced 34 aeroplanes per month to 35 in early 2012.
AirAsia wins global award for ICT excellence
May 28, 2010AirAsia has been award the Global ICT Excellence Award in the private sector category from the World Information Technology and Service Alliance (WITSA) for its outstanding use of information...
AirTran adds non-stop Wichita–Orlando flights
May 29, 2010AirTran Airways has begun a new weekly nonstop service between Wichita, KS, and Orlando, FL.
New Shannon routes from Aer Arann and Aer Lingus
May 31, 2010Aer Arann and Aer Lingus have jointly announced four new routes to the UK from Shannon in Phase Two of the airlines’ franchise agreement.
AirAsia posts increased 1Q profit
May 31, 2010AirAsia has announced a profit after tax of RM 224,110 million for the first quarter of 2010 (1Q10).
Cebu heads to Brunei
June 1, 2010Cebu Pacific Air will begin flying to the State of Brunei Darussalam on 21 August with a twice weekly service from Manila.
Vueling creating connections at Barcelona from July
June 1, 2010Vueling is to start to making flight connections at its Barcelona base from 5 July, transferring passengers between its flights, which currently serve more than 43 cities in Spain, Europe,...
airBaltic starts two routes from Stockholm
June 1, 2010airBaltic has begin operating flights on two new routes from the Swedish capital of Stockholm to Finnish city of Oulu and the Estonian capital of Tallinn.
Ryanair’s full year profit rises 204% to €319m
June 1, 2010Ryanair has announced full year profits to 31 March 2010 of €319 million after tax – an increase of 204% over last year’s €105 million profit – based on revenues...
Air Arabia Egypt takes to the skies
June 1, 2010Air Arabia Egypt has held an official launch ceremony in Cairo prior to its first commercial flight from Alexandria to Khartoum, which will be followed by flights to Kuwait, Amman and...
LHT AERO Alzey to maintain Lufthansa CityLine E-Jet engines
June 1, 2010Lufthansa Technik AERO Alzey and Lufthansa CityLine have signed an agreement covering services in all aspects of maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) of the GE CF34-10 engines powering...
airBaltic starts Riga–Amman service
June 1, 2010airBaltic has begun operating a twice-weekly service to Amman, the capital of Jordan, from its main hub in Riga.
JetBlue announces new VP strategic initiatives
June 2, 2010JetBlue Airways has appointed Guy Hocker to the newly created position of vice-president, strategic initiatives, effective immediately.
May 2010 traffic for American Eagle and Executive subsidiary
June 2, 2010American Eagle Airlines has reported May 2010 traffic figures for its own operations and those of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Executive Airlines.
Horizon Air reports May 2010 traffic
June 2, 2010Horizon Air has reported operational results for May 2010 including an increase in load factor.
Blue1 goes for Boeing 717 and unveils new livery
June 2, 2010Blue1 has chosen the Boeing 717-200 as the backbone of its fleet for immediate years ahead.
GOL announces IATA membership
June 3, 2010GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes has joined the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
AirTran May 2010 traffic includes best May load factor
June 3, 2010AirTran Airways has reported traffic for May 2010, including a new all-time company record load factor for the month of May.
Rex applauds directive on access for regionals at Sydney
June 3, 2010Regional Express (Rex) has applauded the Australian Government’s newly issued Declaration and Direction under the Trade Practices Act 1974, which secures access and reasonable pricing...
New Rex flights between Townsville and Mount Isa
June 3, 2010Regional Express (Rex) has announced the addition of two new non-stop return flights between Townsville and Mount Isa from 14 June.
flydubai lands in Lucknow
June 3, 2010flydubai has flown the inaugural service to its first Indian destination, Lucknow, in north east India.
Nordic Aviation Capital sells fourth ATR 72-500 to Borajet
June 3, 2010Nordic Aviation Capital has sold one ATR 72-500, previously operated by Alitalia Express, to Borajet of Turkey.
Rockwell Collins Edge 737NG simulator Level D certified
June 3, 2010Rockwell Collins has achieved US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 60 Level D qualification for its Edge Boeing 737NG Full Flight Simulator (FFS).
Mercator buys tikAERO to serve hybrid, regional and low-fare airlines
June 15, 2010Mercator, the IT solutions provider of the Emirates Group, has acquired the tikAERO passenger services system solution through TIK Systems, which will enable it to offer passenger service...
Pinnacle Airlines’ May performance data announced
June 4, 2010Pinnacle Airlines Corporation has released capacity and operational results for its Pinnacle Airlines subsidiary for May 2010.
Colgan Air releases May performance data
June 4, 2010Pinnacle Airlines Corporation has released capacity and operational results for its Colgan Air subsidiary for May 2010.
May traffic data reported for Southwest Airlines
June 4, 2010Southwest Airlines has announced its traffic figures for May 2010, including an increase in the year-on-year load factor.
Allegiant to offer Stockton–Long Beach service
June 4, 2010Allegiant Air has announced nonstop jet service between the Californian airports of Stockton and Long Beach to begin on 1 July.
Combined May 2010 traffic announced for Piedmont and PSA
June 4, 2010US Airways has announced combined May 2010 traffic figures for its Piedmont Airlines and PSA Airlines subsidiaries operating under the US Airways Express brand.
Republic Airways announces May 2010 traffic data
June 4, 2010Republic Airways Holdings has reported preliminary passenger traffic results for May 2010, including its branded Frontier Airlines operation.
Frontier to link Santa Barbara to Denver base
June 4, 2010Frontier Airlines has launched new nonstop service between Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) and the carrier’s Denver hub (DEN) with two daily roundtrip flights.
easyJet to trial ash detector to prevent future disruption
June 4, 2010easyJet is run trials of a new technology called AVOID (airborne volcanic object identifier and detector) which aims to minimise future disruption from volcanic activity.
CTT Zonal Drying for Jet2’s 737-300s
June 14, 2010CTT Systems has announced that Jet2.com has placed an order for 13 Zonal Drying Systems to be installed in the carrier’s Boeing 737-300 fleet.
AirAsia completes ASEAN capitals from KL with Yangon service
June 14, 2010AirAsia is to begin direct daily flights from its main hub in Kuala Lumpur to the city of Yangon in Myanmar from 20 July 2010.
Air Arabia takes off to Najaf, Iraq
June 5, 2010Air Arabia is launching service to the city of Najaf in the Republic of Iraq, from its hub in Sharjah, UAE.
Jetstar launches new cadet pilot training programme
June 6, 2010Jetstar has launched a new cadet pilot training programme in New Zealand and Australia developed in partnership with two of the world’s leading pilot training organisations, CTC Aviation...
ExpressJet announces Operation Green Light to reduce costs
June 7, 2010ExpressJet Holdings, parent company of regional and charter airline operator, ExpressJet Airlines, has announced the details of the first step of its multi-phase Operation Green Light...
Air Wisconsin names new SOC director
June 7, 2010Air Wisconsin Airlines Corporation has promoted Mark Niebauer to the position of director of systems operation control (SOC) reporting directly to managing director of SOC and crew resources,...
Great Lakes traffic for May 2010 released
June 7, 2010Great Lakes Aviation has announced its preliminary passenger traffic results for May 2010.
Air Berlin increased number of passengers in May
June 7, 2010Air Berlin has reported its passenger figures for May 2010, including a 1.7% increase in passengers carried.
SSJ100 completes engine water protection tests
June 7, 2010Sukhoi Superjet 100 SN95003 has successfully completed the test programme aimed to evaluate engine protection against water jets from the runway.
Formation of Air Arabia Jordan announced
June 7, 2010Air Arabia and Tantash Group, an Amman-based diversified investment company active in the travel sector, have announced a joint venture agreement to launch a new low-fare airline based...
Aegean signs with Discover the World Marketing
June 8, 2010Discover the World Marketing has been chosen to provide sales and marketing development in Israel for Aegean Airlines.
GOL reports increased demand as May traffic announced
June 8, 2010GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes has recorded its highest demand in the domestic market for the second consecutive month in the year-on-year comparison since it began operations in...
Rex improves Griffith–Melbourne schedule
June 8, 2010Regional Express (Rex) has announced that it will implement an improved flight schedule between Griffith and Melbourne from 19 July 2010.
AirAsia X heads for IPO as group strategy changes
June 8, 2010AirAsia Group is embarking on a corporate and organisational restructuring to provide investors with a clearer and more focused business model, which will include an IPO for AirAsia X.
Air Berlin receives its 50th Airbus
June 8, 2010Airbus president and CEO Tom Enders (centre) has officially handed over the 50th Airbus for the Air Berlin fleet – an A320 – to the airline’s CEO Joachim Hunold (2nd from...
IATA AGM: JetBlue joins IATA
June 8, 2010JetBlue Airways has achieved official membership of the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
Flybe Training Academy progressing
June 8, 2010Flybe has reached another milestone in the building of its new Training Academy with the last curved roof section of the simulator wing having been positioned by Training Academy Director,...
JetBlue announces May traffic
June 8, 2010JetBlue Airways has reported its preliminary traffic results for May 2010.
Lufthansa Systems navigation charts for Jet2
June 9, 2010Jet2.com is to use Lido/RouteManual, the navigation charts from Lufthansa Systems after the two companies recently signed a long-term agreement.
airBaltic and TAV sign MoU to build new Riga terminal
June 9, 2010Latvian national airline airBaltic has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with TAV Airports Holding to create a 50:50 joint venture which will develop, construct and operate a new passenger...
BA CityFlyer summer sun routes extended
June 9, 2010The new British Airways flights to the Balearic Islands of Mallorca and Ibiza, operated by BA CityFlyer, are to be extended until the end of October.
Vueling reports May 2010 traffic stats
June 9, 2010Vueling has released its passenger traffic data for May 2010, including a slight increase in load factor.
Three new American Eagle services from Chicago O'Hare
June 10, 2010American Eagle Airlines has begun three-times daily nonstop jet services from Chicago O'Hare (ORD) to Allentown, PA (ABE) and Avoca, PA (AVP) and announced a new route to Manhattan, KS,...
American Eagle adds two services from DFW
June 10, 2010American Eagle Airlines has begun two nonstop jet services from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Fayetteville (FAY), NC, and Augusta, GA.
Combined May traffic reported for SkyWest and ASA
June 10, 2010SkyWest, Inc has reported combined May traffic figures for its SkyWest Airlines and Atlantic Southeast Airlines subsidiaries.
AMR announces new Eagle CEO; still may divest subsidiary
June 10, 2010AMR Corporation, parent company of American Airlines and American Eagle, has named Daniel Garton as president and chief executive officer of American Eagle, while at the same time reiterating...
Sun Country offering digEplayers on MSP–London route
June 10, 2010With the beginning of its service between Minneapolis/St Paul and London Stansted, Sun Country Airlines will offer customers use of digEcor’s digEplayer XT.
LHT AERO Alzey to maintain Eurowings’ CF34-8C engines
June 10, 2010Lufthansa Technik AERO Alzey and Eurowings have signed an exclusive agreement for repair and overhaul services on at least 30 GE CF34-8C engines for all 15 aircraft of the airline’s...
New general counsel for Virgin America
June 10, 2010Virgin America has appointed John Varley as its senior vice-president and general counsel.
ExpressJet May 2010 performance announced
June 11, 2010ExpressJet Holdings, parent company of regional and charter airline operator, ExpressJet Airlines, has reported traffic and capacity results for May 2010.
Frontier’s New Orleans–Denver service under way
June 11, 2010Frontier Airlines has begun a new nonstop service between New Orleans (MSY) and Denver (DEN) with one daily roundtrip flight using Airbus A318s.
Horizon and Teamsters reach agreement in principle on pilot deal
June 11, 2010Horizon Air and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) have jointly announced that, with the assistance of federal mediation, they have reached an agreement in principle on a new...
RAA2010: MRJ100X still a ‘plan’ but getting closer
May 25, 2010The potential stretch of Mitsubishi’s MRJ family, a 100-seater, is still described by the company as a ‘plan’ but discussions are moving along and talk of a programme launch...
flydubai inaugurates second Egyptian destination
May 20, 2010flydubai has flown its inaugural service to Luxor, the airline’s second destination in Egypt after Alexandria, shortly to be followed on 24 May by its third, Assiut.
Aer Arann relaunch of Manchester–Kerry service under way
May 20, 2010Aer Arann’s Kerry–Manchester service has officially re-launched with the completion of the first flight back on the route.
Frontier adds ‘Big Easy’ from Kansas City
May 20, 2010Frontier Airlines is to launch nonstop service between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI) with one daily roundtrip flight...
Air Berlin reduces 1Q loss
May 19, 2010Air Berlin has reported its 2010 first quarter finances in which, despite the harsh winter, seasonal operating loss (EBIT) improved to –€98.6 million from –€107.6...
SESAR teams up with three ELFAA members
May 18, 2010Following an open call for tenders, the SESAR Joint Undertaking has signed a framework contract with the European Low Fares Airlines Association (ELFAA) to include the expertise of three...
Allegiant chooses Brice Featherweight seat
May 18, 2010Brice Seating has announced that Allegiant Air has selected its B3100 Featherweight series seat for the MD-80 aircraft being added to the carrier’s fleet starting in 2011.
STG achieves 6000th SafTGlo installation
May 18, 2010STG Aerospace has delivered the 6000th kit of its SafTGlo photoluminescent (PL) system following a fleetwide order by Thai Airways.
Boeing ups 737 production to meet demand
May 17, 2010Boeing will increase production rates on the Next-Generation 737 programme to 34 aeroplanes a month in early 2012.
Frontier and AirTran end FFP partnership
May 17, 2010Frontier Airlines and AirTran Airways will bring to a close their frequent-flyer partnership on 16 July 2010.
Delta wins right to end Freedom Airlines agreement
May 17, 2010The United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia has ruled against Mesa Air Group subsidiary Freedom Airlines in its litigation with Delta Air Lines regarding Delta's...
PurePower core tests validating performance targets, says P&W
May 17, 2010Pratt & Whitney has completed more than 100 hours of testing on its full-scale PurePower engine core, reporting that the tests have successfully validated the performance goals set...
First Kabul flight celebrated by flydubai
May 17, 2010flydubai’s has successfully completed its inaugural flight to Kabul using the airline’s newest aircraft, its eighth Boeing 737-800.
Laotian start-up signs MoU for three SSJ100s
May 21, 2010Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company (SCAC) and Phongsavanh Airlines, a start-up carrier in Laos, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for three Sukhoi Superjet 100s with six further aircraft...
Angry Sir Stelios leaves easyJet Board to lead shareholder activism
May 14, 2010Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou is resigning from his position as non-executive director of easyJet PLC with immediate effect in order to focus on a campaign as a shareholder activist against the...
Kidde Aerospace & Defense chosen for C919 fire and protection system
May 13, 2010The Commercial Aviation Corporation of China, Ltd (COMAC) has selected Hamilton Sundstrand business unit Kidde Aerospace & Defense to provide the integrated fire and overheat protection...
Jeju Air selects Boeing Shanghai for 737 C-checks
May 13, 2010Boeing Shanghai Aviation Services has signed a maintenance agreement to perform Boeing 737-800 C-checks for Seoul-based Jeju Air.
Prisma places Beech 1900D into Ivory Coast
May 13, 2010Prisma Aviation Services has conducted the sale of a Beech 1900D to Sophia Airlines of the Ivory Coast.
airBaltic beings Tallinn–Oulu flights
May 13, 2010airBaltic has inaugurated a route linking the Estonian capital of Tallinn with the Finnish city of Oulu.
Olympic Air to codeshare with Etihad
May 13, 2010Olympic Air has signed a codeshare agreement with Etihad Airways, as part of its efforts to offer passengers access to a series of worldwide destinations.
Multi-flight Porter Pass programme enhanced
May 12, 2010Porter Airlines is offering an expanded selection of prepaid multi-flight options with its Porter Pass programme.
Record sales for AirAsia mobile service
May 12, 2010AirAsia has reported record breaking sales from its new mobile service developed in conjunction with Dublin-based technology specialist Mobile Travel Technologies Ltd (MTT).
ExpressJet announces April 2010 traffic data
May 12, 2010ExpressJet Holdings, parent company of regional and charter airline operator, ExpressJet Airlines, Inc., has reported traffic and capacity results for April 2010.
Spirit pilots threaten strike
May 12, 2010Spirit Airlines pilots report that they have received confirmation of the 30-day cooling-off period from the US National Mediation Board (NMB), giving the two parties until 00:01 on 12...
flydubai and DNRD launch mobile/email entry visa for Dubai
May 12, 2010flydubai and the Dubai Naturalisation and Residency Department (DNRD) have announced a partnership to activate a hassle-free service which enables travellers to collect their visas by email...
LOT converts four E-175 orders to E-195s
May 11, 2010Embraer has signed a contract with LOT Polish Airlines to convert four Embraer 175 firm orders to the Embraer 195 model.
airBaltic reports April 2010 traffic
May 11, 2010airBaltic carried 211,503 passengers in April 2010, a 3% decrease compared with the same month in 2009, when the airline transported 217,544 passengers.
Vueling announces April 2010 traffic figures
May 11, 2010Vueling has reported that it carried 908,854 passengers in April, up 86.4% year-on-year, though partly achieved by the airline’s merger with clickair in July 2009.
Southwest heading to South Carolina
May 11, 2010Southwest Airlines says it intends to serve the state of South Carolina – without subsidies – through the cities of Charleston (CHS) and Greenville-Spartanburg (GSP) in 2...
Half-year pre-tax loss for easyJet, but better underlying trend
May 11, 2010easyJet has reported a pre-tax loss (underlying) of £78.7 million for the six month period ending 31 March 2010, compared with an underlying pre-tax loss of £129.8 million...
flydubai heads for Lucknow
May 11, 2010flydubai has announced thrice-weekly flights to the Indian city of Lucknow, scheduled to begin on 2 June.
Aviation biofuels alliance formed in Brazil
May 10, 2010The Brazilian Alliance for Aviation Biofuels (Aliança Brasileira para Biocombustíveis de Aviação – ABRABA) has been formed, with 10 initial participating...
Combined April traffic announced for SkyWest and ASA
May 10, 2010SkyWest, Inc. has released the combined April 2010 traffic figures for its two airline subsidiaries, SkyWest Airlines and Atlantic Southeast Airlines (ASA).
Colgan Air’s April performance data announced
May 10, 2010Pinnacle Airlines Corporation has released capacity and operational results for its Colgan Air subsidiary for April 2010.
Pinnacle Airlines' traffic for April announced
May 10, 2010Pinnacle Airlines Corporation has released capacity and operational results for its Pinnacle Airlines, Inc. subsidiary for April 2010.
Frontier expands Branson, Missouri. service
May 10, 2010Frontier Airlines is expanding its presence at Branson Airport (BKG) with the addition of seasonal nonstop service to Milwaukee (MKE) beginning 1 July and an additional frequency to Denver...
Air Moldova gets its first E-190
May 10, 2010The first Embraer 190 for Moldovan flag carrier, Air Moldova has been handed over by Embraer.
ANA unveiled as previously unidentified Q400 customer
May 10, 2010Bombardier Aerospace has confirmed that a firm order for five Q400 NextGen aircraft and options for another five – announced on 3 August 2009 – was placed by All Nippon...
JetBlue announces April traffic figures
May 10, 2010JetBlue Airways has reported its preliminary traffic results for April 2010, maintaining a load factor just above 80%.
Great Lakes Aviation announces April 2010 traffic
May 7, 2010Great Lakes Aviation has reported preliminary passenger traffic results for the month of April 2010.
JetBlue and SAA to interline
May 7, 2010JetBlue Airways and South African Airways (SAA) have established a comprehensive interline agreement, providing new and convenient connection options for both SAA and JetBlue customers...
GOL reports increased demand with April 2010 traffic figures
May 7, 2010GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes has announced its April 2010 traffic figures featuring continued growth.
easyJet announces April passenger statistics
May 7, 2010easyJet has released details of its passengers numbers and load factor during April 2010, showing figures clearly affected by the closedown of European airspace due to the ash cloud from...
Revenues down, net income up in SkyWest 1Q10 results
May 6, 2010SkyWest, Inc., has reported its financial results for the first quarter of the calendar year and the company’s own financial year (1Q10).
Norwegian reports traffic figures for April 2010
May 6, 2010Norwegian’s has announced passenger traffic details for April which were heavily disrupted by the closure of European airspace due to volcanic ash.
JBA Aviation to market Do228 NG in USA
May 5, 2010JBA Aviation has announced its appointment as a RUAG Aerospace Services representative in the United States for the Dornier 228 New Generation aircraft.
Satena ERJ 145 overruns at Mitu
May 6, 2010Aviation consultancy Ascend has reported an overrun by a Satena Embraer ERJ 145LR at Mitu, Fabio A Leon Bentley airport, Colombia.
Air Arabia announces AED 50m net profit for 1Q10
May 6, 2010Air Arabia has announced its financial results for the three months ending 31 March 2010, with another profitable quarter being achieved during a period notable for low yields among airlines...
AirTran adds Tunica–Atlanta service
May 6, 2010AirTran Airways has launched nonstop service from Tunica, Mississippi, to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
AirAsia inaugurates KL–Mumbai service
May 6, 2010AirAsia has celebrated its inaugural flight to Mumbai from Kuala Lumpur, marking the carrier’s first foray into Western India.
April traffic figures revealed for Southwest Airlines
May 6, 2010Southwest Airlines has announced its preliminary traffic figures for April 2010 with the monthly load factor continuing to climb towards 80%.
Temporary flight ban left its mark, says Air Berlin
May 6, 2010Air Berlin has reported its traffic and operational details for April 2010 and highlighted how much the volcanic outbreak in Iceland, which resulted in a temporary flight ban, left its mark...
GOL announces 1Q operating income of R$191.4m
May 6, 2010GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes has announced its results for the first quarter of 2010 (1Q10).
Virgin America delays Orlando services from LAX and SFO
May 5, 2010Virgin America has postponed the start date for its services to Orlando International Airport (MCO) from August to October due to delays in the airline's aircraft delivery schedule.
WestJet announces April traffic figures
May 5, 2010WestJet has reported April 2010 traffic results with a record April load factor of 84.0%.
American Eagle announces April 2010 traffic figures
May 4, 2010American Eagle Airlines has reported its April 2010 traffic and that for its wholly-owned subsidiary Executive Airlines.
AirTran announces April traffic figures
May 5, 2010AirTran Airways has reported traffic for April 2010, noting that the parameters of revenue passenger miles (RPMs), load factor and passengers carried were new all-time company records for...
Durham Tees Valley Airport wins ruling against bmibaby
May 5, 2010Durham Tees Valley Airport has won a judgement in the UK Court of Appeal against bmibaby relating to bmibaby’s withdrawal of all air services from the airport in 2006.
Porter takes New York frequency to nine a day
May 5, 2010Porter Airlines is now offering an extra roundtrip on its Toronto–New York/Newark schedule, increasing frequency to nine daily roundtrips from eight on weekdays, with weekend service...
flydubai announces Karachi as next destination
May 5, 2010flydubai is continuing its rapid network expansion with plans to fly to Karachi, Pakistan’s largest city and financial capital, from 21 June.
April traffic data announced for US Airways Express subsidiaries
May 5, 2010US Airways has reported April 2010 traffic figures for its two wholly-owned subsidiaries – Piedmont Airlines and PSA – which operate under the US Airways Express brand.
Republic Airways April 2010 traffic data released
May 5, 2010Republic Airways Holdings has reported preliminary passenger traffic results for April 2010.
Egyptair M&E and AJ Walter to support Air Arabia in Egypt
May 5, 2010Egyptair Maintenance & Engineering (EGME) and A J Walter Aviation have announced a working partnership to support the newly-established Air Arabia Egypt fleet of A320s.
airBaltic begins Riga–Belgrade service
May 5, 2010On 5 May, airBaltic starts flights to the Serbian capital of Belgrade from Riga.
Twin Otter factory-endorsed component centres announced
May 5, 2010Viking Air has appointed Team JAS of Jacksonville, Florida, and Universal Avionique of Miami, Florida, as the first two factory-endorsed component centres (FECCs) in the Twin Otter Series...
Pemco buys ExelTech assets to increase regional aircraft MRO work
May 4, 2010Pemco World Air Services has announced the purchase of substantially all of the tooling, equipment, and inventory of ExelTech Aerospace which, prior to entering administration, was one...
Republic releases 1Q10 financial results
May 4, 2010Republic Airways Holdings has reported a net loss of $36.5 million for the quarter ended 31 March 2010, compared to $2.2 million of net income for the same period last year.
AirTran opens two routes to Grand Rapids
May 4, 2010AirTran Airways has begun daily nonstop service from Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to both Orlando International and Baltimore/Washington airp...
1Q profit drops but WestJet achieves 20th consecutive positive quarter
May 4, 2010WestJet has reported first quarter 2010 net earnings of $13.8 million, its 20th consecutive quarter of profitability.
Allegiant announces April 2010 traffic figures
May 4, 2010Allegiant Air has reported preliminary passenger traffic results for April 2010.
JetBlue adds Sarasota Bradenton to Boston destinations
May 4, 2010JetBlue Airways has announced a new destinations for winter with a daily nonstop service to Sarasota Bradenton (SRQ), FL, set to begin 18 November 2010.
Pinnacle announces reduced 1Q profit
May 4, 2010Pinnacle Airlines Corporation (PNCL) has reported first quarter 2010 net income of $1.7 million – down from the $2.7 million net income recorded in the first quarter of 2009 –...
Webloyalty grows in Germany with Wizz Air partnership
May 4, 2010Webloyalty, a provider of incremental revenue for online businesses, has announced further expansion into the German market, winning business to partner with Wizz Air.
Aer Lingus reduces first quarter loss
May 4, 2010Aer Lingus Group has issued an unaudited interim management statement for the first quarter of the calendar year, equating to the first three months of the Group’s financial year,...
Frontier continues 17-market expansion
May 3, 2010Frontier Airlines has begun new nonstop service between its Denver hub and both Newport News/Williamsburg, VA (PHF) and Madison, WI (MSN) as well as service between Kansas City, MO (MCI)...
ExpressJet congratulates Continental and United on merger
May 3, 2010Following the announcement on 3 May that Continental Airlines and United Air Lines plan to merge the two companies, pending required approvals, ExpressJet Airlines – a regional partner...
Virgin Blue and Air New Zealand move towards alliance
May 3, 2010Virgin Blue Airlines Group (including Pacific Blue and Polynesian Blue) and Air New Zealand are in discussions over collaboration on trans-Tasman services.
Manx2 to take on Welsh domestic north–south service
May 1, 2010Manx2.com and its partner carrier FLM Aviation have been appointed as the new operator for the north–south air link, the Welsh Assembly Government has announced, with the Cardiff...
ExpressJet posts loss for first quarter of 2010
April 29, 2010ExpressJet Holdings, parent company of ExpressJet Airlines, Inc, has reported a first quarter (1Q10) loss of $16.1 million including special items.
Jazz firms up order for 15 Q400s
April 30, 2010Following up a Letter of Intent signed in February 2010, Jazz Air has signed a firm purchase agreement for 15 Bombardier Q400 NextGen turboprops and has taken options on a further 15 of...
airBaltic to start three new routes
April 30, 2010On 3 May, airBaltic will start operating three new routes, two domestic services in Finland – Tampere–Rovaniemi and Lappeenranta–Kuopio – plus an international...
Jazz Air completes equity investment in Pluna
April 30, 2010Jazz Air Income Fund has completed its $15 million investment in Latin American Regional Aviation Holding Corporation (LARAH) in return for a 33-and-one-third-percent non-voting equity interest...
Positive first quarter for Embraer
April 30, 2010Embraer has reported a net income of $35 million in its first quarter 2010 (1Q10) results.
Virgin Blue launches BlackBerry App and mobile services
April 29, 2010Virgin Blue has launched new mobile services developed by Dublin-based specialist Mobile Travel Technologies Ltd (MTT) covering a range of services including check-in, seat selection, mobile...
Lufthansa Technik AERO Alzey completes 3,000th PW100 engine service
April 29, 2010Lufthansa Technik AERO Alzey (LTAA) has celebrated servicing the 3000th turboprop engine of the Pratt & Whitney Canada PW100 series to pass through its doors.
Aer Lingus appoints new COO
April 29, 2010Aer Lingus has announced that Trevor Jensen is to take up the role of chief operating officer of the airline on 1 June.
Luxair increases capacity between London City and Luxembourg
April 29, 2010All four Luxair Luxembourg Airlines daily services into London’s City Airport are now being operated with Bombardier Q400s.
Swedish Government opts for airBaltic services
April 29, 2010airBaltic has been chosen by the government of Sweden in a procurement procedure for affordable flights on 99 routes to airports in Europe, Middle East, and the CIS.
Aer Lingus aims to grow ancillary revenues with GuestLogix technology
April 29, 2010GuestLogix has announced that Aer Lingus has selected GuestLogix onboard retail technology and OnTouch merchandising platform to deploy on all the carrier’s flights.
JetBlue shows small first quarter 2010 loss
April 28, 2010JetBlue Airways has reported its results for the first quarter of 2010 (1Q10) including record first quarter revenues, a fall in operating income and a net loss of $1 million.
airBaltic launches Archangelsk–Riga route
April 28, 2010On 3 July, airBaltic will start operating flights on the route from Archangelsk, Russia, to its main base in Riga.
JetBlue announces flights from Washington National to Boston and Florida
April 28, 2010JetBlue Airways says it plans to serve Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), its third airport in the Washington region, with seven daily nonstop flights to Boston Logan and one...
Iceland Express offers free stopover en-route to New York
April 28, 2010Passengers flying to New York from Europe on Iceland Express’s new route this summer are being offered a free stopover night in Reykjavik.
GoJet follow-on engine maintenance win for StandardAero
April 28, 2010StandardAero has signed amendments to both of its exclusive engine maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) agreements with GoJet Airlines for additional MRO support.
Wizz Air adds three new routes from London Luton
April 28, 2010Wizz Air is to add Split, Dubrovnik (Croatia) and Venice/Treviso (Italy) to its range of destinations from London Luton, bringing the total number of routes from the airport to 20.
Chautauqua facing FAA penalty
April 27, 2010The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) says it is proposing a $348,000 civil penalty against Republic Airways subsidiary Chautauqua Airlines for “allegedly operating some of...
AirAsia inaugurates Chennai–Penang service
April 27, 2010AirAsia has opened its new route between Chennai to Penang, making it the only airline in Malaysia operating the route.
Southwest to add two routes from Phoenix
April 27, 2010Southwest Airlines has announced the addition of two new nonstop routes – from Minneapolis/St Paul (MSP) and Boston Logan (BOS) to its operation at Phoenix Sky Harbor International...
Virgin America now using Nimsoft business monitoring software
April 27, 2010Nimsoft has announced that Virgin America has implemented the Nimsoft Monitoring Solution (NMS) to monitor its entire infrastructure, as well as the end-user performance of critical ...
American Eagle to fly DFW–Columbus, GA, service
April 27, 2010American Eagle Airlines is to begin nonstop jet service between Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG) in Georgia, beginning on 15 July, operating the service...
MJET makes executive changes
April 27, 2010Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation (MJET) president Hideo Egawa has announced the promotion of Masao Yamagami as EVP sales, marketing and customer support and the appointment of current...
Jazz takes equity investment in Uruguay’s Pluna
April 26, 2010Jazz Air has announced today that it has agreed to invest $15 million in Latin American Regional Aviation Holding Corporation (LARAH) – the major investment vehicle behind Pluna Lineas...
Virgin America joins Points.com to enhance FFP benefits
April 26, 2010Virgin America has joined Points.com's Partner Network, giving the carrier’s 1.3 million Elevate members the option to buy points for themselves, transfer or gift points to other Elevate...
flydubai to add third Syrian destination
April 26, 2010flydubai has announced that it is to begin flights to the Syrian city, Latakia, in June.
Pegasus announces Istanbul–Stockholm route, adds seasonal UK services
April 26, 2010Pegasus Airlines is continuing its international growth on 10 June with the addition of a four-times weekly service to Stockholm from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport.
Air transport organisations make declaration on EU accident investigation regulation
April 26, 2010A group of air transport organisations – ACI Europe, AEA, ATCEUC, EBAA, ECA, EHA, ERA, ETF, ETSC, FSF, IACA, IAOPA (Europe), IFALPA, IFATCA – has released the following statement...
Aer Arann changes baggage policy and fees
April 23, 2010Aer Arann has announced changes to its baggage policy which it says are “in response to customer feedback and passenger trends” and which come into effect for all bookings made...
NTSB investigating near miss at Burbank involving Southwest
April 23, 2010The US National Transportation Safety Board has opened an investigation into the near collision of a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 and a Cessna 172 at the intersection of two active runways...
Spirit introduces new seats on A320s
April 23, 2010Spirit Airlines has fitted Brice Seating’s new pre-reclined B3100 Featherweight Super Light seat to its new Airbus A320s.
Hamilton Sundstrand chosen for C919 electric system
April 21, 2010Commercial Aviation Corporation of China (COMAC) has selected Hamilton Sundstrand to provide the electric power generation and distribution systems for its new C919 aircraft family in...
Bombardier announces electrical harnessing MRO capability
April 21, 2010Bombardier Customer Services is to offer a repair and overhaul capability for electrical harnessing.
Frontier to put Gogo internet on E-Jets
April 22, 2010Frontier Airlines is adding Aircell’s Gogo inflight internet service to its Embraer fleet, aiming to to have the service installed on its 32 E-170s and E-190s by the end of 2010.
Virgin America reveals 4Q and full year 2009 financial results
April 22, 2010Virgin America has reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2009 with the still-fledgling airline posting a $48 million operating loss for the year.
Southwest renews P&W EcoPower wash deal
April 22, 2010Southwest Airlines has renewed its contract with Pratt & Whitney – begun in 2007 – for the engine maker to provide EcoPower engine wash services on the carrier’s fleet...
New leasing operation formed by Carlyle and RPK Capital Management
April 22, 2010Global private equity firm The Carlyle Group and RPK Capital Management, an aircraft leasing and investment company, have formed a partnership – RPK Capital Partners – to invest...
Vueling encouraged by first quarter 2010 results
April 22, 2010Vueling has reported a better EBIT margin during the first quarter 2010 than in 1Q09 (–9% vs –13% respectively) and puts the improvements down to it cost reduction ...
First quarter profit for Southwest Airlines
April 22, 2010Southwest Airlines has reported first quarter 2010 net income of $11 million compared with a net loss of $91 million for first quarter 2009.
Norwegian cuts costs but 1st quarter loss worsens
April 22, 2010Norwegian’s financial results for the first quarter, showing a unit cost (excluding fuel) of NOK 0.40, represents a large cost reduction compared to the same period last year, the...
AirTran reports first quarter loss
April 21, 2010AirTran Holdings, the parent company of AirTran Airways, has reported a net loss of $12.0 million for the first quarter of 2010.
Darby takes CEO role at Baboo
April 21, 2010Geneva-based Baboo has announced the appointment of Mark Darby as its new chief executive officer.
Fokker Services, Piedmont renew MRO services contract
April 21, 2010Fokker Services has renewed its contract with Piedmont Aviation Component Services for the maintenance of the Honeywell APU 36 50R and APU 36-150RR of the Fokker 70 and Fokker 100, prolonging...
Oman Air ATRs to operate Muscat–Ras Al Khaimah service
April 20, 2010Oman Air is to launch daily flights between the Sultanate’s capital of Muscat and Ras Al Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates from 2 May using ATR 42s.
Virgin America heading to Toronto
April 20, 2010Virgin America has announced that it will serve Toronto Pearson International Airport with daily flights from California’s West Coast starting on 23 June.
AirTran supporting proposed legislation to limit oil speculation
April 20, 2010AirTran Airways is publicly supporting proposed legislation introduced by US Senator Blanche Lincoln (a Democrat representing Arkansas) to “limit excessive speculation in the oil markets...
GOL launches GE OnPoint Fuel & Carbon Services
April 20, 2010GOL Airlines has signed an OnPoint Fuel & Carbon Services agreement with GE Aviation, making the airline the launch customer for the new programme.
Jin Air goes to Guam
April 20, 2010Korean Air’s low-fare subsidiary Jin Air International has started daily flights from Seoul’s Incheon International Airport to Guam.
Five new destinations for Frontier
April 19, 2010Frontier Airlines has begun service to five new destinations from its two main hubs in Denver and Milwaukee.
JetBlue completes IATA safety audit
April 19, 2010JetBlue Airways has joined the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and successfully completed the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) thus achieving IOSA registration.
JetBlue to operate from 'New England Gateway' at Hartford Bradley
April 19, 2010JetBlue Airways is expanding its network to the "Gateway to New England" with new service at Hartford, Connecticut's Bradley International Airport (BDL).
flydubai adds two more routes
April 20, 2010flydubai continues to extend its network with the addition of services to Kabul in Afghanistan from 17 May, followed two days later with flights to Luxor in Egypt.
airBaltic announces Oulu–Stockholm service
March 22, 2010On 1 June, airBaltic will launch a new route from the Finnish city of Oulu to the Swedish capital of Stockholm.
LHT Budapest to provide base maintenance for Wizz Air
March 22, 2010Lufthansa Technik and Wizz Air have expanded their relationship with the addition of a five-year contract covering around 150 C-checks on more than 80 Airbus A320s to be carried out by Lufthansa...
Symbiotics assists CAE candidate selection for AirAsia MPL
March 22, 2010Selection of air crew by CAE to operate AirAsia’s A320 aircraft is being supported using ADAPT, an assessment tool developed by human performance company Symbiotics.
airBaltic to open Tallinn base
March 23, 2010On 1 June, airBaltic will open a base in the capital of Estonia, to support the airline’s growth at Tallinn Airport.
Webjet in install SafTGlo across fleet
March 23, 2010STG Aerospace has received a fleetwide order from Webjet Linhas Aéreas for its SafTGlo photoluminescent (PL) floorpath marking system.
TECOM to install KuStream 1000 antennas on Southwest 737s
March 23, 2010Row 44 is to install TECOM Industries’ KuStream 1000 antenna system on Southwest Airlines’ commercial fleet as the airline equips more than 500 aircraft with Row 44’s Inflight...
Porter adds Montreal–Halifax service
March 24, 2010Porter Airlines is introducing twice-daily roundtrip non-stop service between Montreal and Halifax, with connecting flights to St John’s via Halifax from 25 June.a
Wizz Air launches Gdansk–Tampere
March 24, 2010Wizz Air is to launch a new service between Tampere and Gdansk, taking the total number of routes from the capital of the Pomeranian region to 19.
American Eagle announces DFW–Cheyenne route
March 24, 2010American Eagle Airlines is to begin twice-daily nonstop jet service between Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and Cheyenne Regional Airport (CYS) on 15 July using 44-seat Embraer ERJ 140s.
Skyworld gets first Q400 marketing mandate
March 24, 2010Skyworld Aviation has been selected to assist with the marketing of a package of six Bombardier Q400 aircraft, currently with Frontier Airlines’ subsidiary Lynx Aviation, part of the...
American Eagle to fly between Chicago and Pensacola
March 24, 2010American Eagle Airlines will begin nonstop weekend service between Chicago O'Hare (ORD) and Pensacola Gulf Coast Regional Airport (PNS) on 12 June, operating the service with 50-seat Embraer...
Jazeera Airways reports loss for 2009
March 26, 2010Jazeera Airways has reported the company’s financial results for 2009, registering total revenues of 46.02 million Kuwaiti dinars, and a net loss of 8.2 million Kuwaiti dinars.
Baboo announces summer schedule
March 28, 2010Baboo has expanded its summer scheduled, confirming the re-opening of its seasonal routes to Biarritz, Figari, Ibiza, Larnaca and Saint-Tropez.
flydubai begins Muscat flights
March 28, 2010flydubai has inaugurated service to Muscat, Oman, in what it expects to be one of its most popular short-haul services.
GOL restructures fare categories
March 29, 2010GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes has launched a new structure of its fare categories with four options now available – Comfort, Flexible, Scheduled and Promotional.
Sabre buys Calidris
March 29, 2010Sabre Holdings has announced the acquisition of Iceland-based Calidris, a revenue integrity and business intelligence solutions company.
P&WC appoints Della Posta as SVP sales and marketing
March 29, 2010Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) has named Maria Della Posta as senior vice-president, sales and marketing, succeeding Keyvan Fard, who will focus on developing growth opportunities...
Helvetic adds more F100s to fleet
March 30, 2010Helvetic Airways is expanding its existing fleet of four Fokker 100 by an additional two aircraft of the same type.
airBaltic starts Vilnius–Hamburg service
March 30, 2010airBaltic has begun operating flights on the route from Vilnius in Lithuania to Hamburg, Germany.
Bombardier and CDB Leasing sign MOU on financing co-operation
March 30, 2010Bombardier Aerospace has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with one of China's top leasing companies, CDB Leasing Company (CLC) which clears the way for CLC to offer pre-delivery...
GOL launches service to Punta Cana
March 30, 2010GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes is launching scheduled flights to a new international destination: Punta Cana, in the Dominican Republic.
CTC’s FSTD self evaluation programme authorised
March 31, 2010CTC Aviation Services has joined the elite few authorised by the UK CAA to undertake FSTD (flight simulation training device) self-evaluations as part of an Extended Qualification Programme...
Porter inaugurates Sudbury flights
March 31, 2010Porter Airlines has begun year-round flights between Sudbury and Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport beginning with a once daily non-stop roundtrip flight.
RAA Board approves RAA Safety Council
March 31, 2010The Regional Airline Association (RAA) board of directors has approved the establishment of the RAA Safety Council.
JetBlue to open at Washington Reagan
March 31, 2010JetBlue Airways plans to serve the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) beginning in November 2010.
More ERJ 145 placements by Airstream
March 31, 2010Airstream International has placed two Embraer ERJ 145s with City Airline in Sweden.
Embraer management changes point to new programmes
April 1, 2010Embraer has implemented changes in its senior management structure, which appear to point to a ramping up of effort on new aircraft programmes, particularly with Mauro Kern taking over the...
Virgin America to partner V Australia and Virgin Blue on FFPs
April 1, 2010Virgin America is partnering with V Australia and Virgin Blue to allow each airline’s loyalty programme members to earn points when taking flights on the three Virgin-branded airl...
Bombardier FY2010 profit drops but stays well in the black
April 1, 2010Bombardier has announced its financial results for its fiscal year 2010 which ended on 31 January 2010.
New appointments at Republic Airways
April 1, 2010Republic Airways Holdings has announced two executive appointments, one in the customer service side of the business and the other in IT.
Virgin Blue orders 50 new Boeing 737s
April 1, 2010Virgin Blue Group has signed an agreement with Boeing for up to 105 brand new 737s, including 50 on firm order.
Horizon Air reports March and 1st quarter 2010 traffic
April 2, 2010Horizon Air has announced preliminary traffic figures for both March 2010 and the first quarter of the calendar year.
Pinnacle Airlines announces tentative agreement with ground ops staff
April 2, 2010Pinnacle Airlines, Inc, has reached a tentative agreement with the United Steelworkers AFL-CIO (USW) to amend the collective bargaining agreement covering 930 ground operations employees...
Allegiant announces March, first quarter 2010 traffic
April 5, 2010Allegiant Air has reported preliminary passenger traffic results for March and first quarter 2010.
American Eagle reports March and 1Q10 traffic
April 5, 2010American Eagle Airlines has reported traffic figures for March and the first quarter of 2010 for itself and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Executive Airlines.
AirTran announces March and 1Q10 traffic figures
April 5, 2010AirTran Airways has reported traffic for the month of March 2010 and the first quarter of the calendar year.
US Airways reports March 2010 and 1Q10 traffic for Express subsidiaries
April 5, 2010US Airways has reported March 2010 and first quarter 2010 (1Q10) traffic figures for its two wholly-owned subsidiaries which operate under the brand – Piedmont Airlines and PSA...
Jazz to fly 757s for Thomas Cook Canada
April 5, 2010Jazz Air has diversified its income stream by signing a flight services agreement with Thomas Cook Canada to operate no less than six Boeing 757-200s on behalf of the latter to various...
Republic Airways releases March and 1Q10 traffic data
April 6, 2010Republic Airways Holdings has reported preliminary passenger traffic results for March 2010 and for the first quarter of the calendar year.
ERA member traffic improving after worst year on record
April 6, 2010The European Regions Airline Association (ERA), which represents 65 intra-European airlines, has recorded a decrease in passenger demand of 4.2% for 2009, but added that initial indications...
AirTran opens Milwaukee crew bases
April 6, 2010AirTran Airways has opened new pilot and flight attendant bases in Milwaukee for more than 50 Boeing 737 pilots and 50 flight attendants, enabling the airline to continue to expand its operations...
Great Lakes Aviation reports March 2010 and 1st quarter traffic
April 7, 2010Great Lakes Aviation has announced preliminary passenger traffic results for the month of March 2010 and the first three months of the year.
Allegiant announces LA–Tri-Cities and LA–Idaho Falls services
April 7, 2010Allegiant Air has announced new, nonstop jet service between Los Angeles (LAX) and Tri-Cities Regional Airport (PSC) and between LAX and Idaho Falls from 3 June.
easyJet announces March passenger data
April 7, 2010easyJet has announced rises on both passenger numbers and load factor for March 2010.
ST Aero and Spring expand component MBH deal
April 7, 2010ST Aerospace has been awarded a contract from Spring Airlines for component Maintenance-By-the-Hour (MBH) services worth about $105 million (S$148m).
Pinnacle Airlines March 2010 and 1st quarter performance data
April 7, 2010Pinnacle Airlines Corporation has released capacity and operational results for its Pinnacle Airlines, Inc. subsidiary for March 2010 and the first quarter of the calendar year.
Colgan Air reports March and Q1 performance data
April 7, 2010Pinnacle Airlines Corporation has released capacity and operational results for its Colgan Air subsidiary for March 2010 and the first quarter of the calendar year.
Southwest Airlines announces March and 1Q10 traffic
April 7, 2010Southwest Airlines has released traffic figures for March 2010 and for the first quarter of the calendar year.
Air Berlin reports March and 1st quarter 2010 traffic
April 7, 2010Air Berlin carried 2,403,421 passengers during March 2010, 4.8% more than in the 2,293,158 carried in the corresponding month last year.
Vueling adds Edinburgh–Barcelona route
April 7, 2010Vueling is to launch flights to Scotland on 24 June with a three-times weekly direct service between Edinburgh and Barcelona.
AirAsia announces Penang–Langkawi flights
April 7, 2010AirAsia will be enhancing flights from its Northern Gateway with a new daily domestic service between Penang and Langkawi beginning on 13 May 2010.
American Eagle starts range of new routes
April 7, 2010American Eagle Airlines has launched a series of new services across the USA into its bases at Dallas/Forth Worth, Chicago O’Hare, Miami and New York JFK.
P&WC/FSI to collaborate on global training capability
April 8, 2010Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) has announced a long-term collaboration agreement with FlightSafety International (FSI) to expand the former's global training network capability...
GOL reports record March traffic
April 8, 2010GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes has announced the highest demand for March in the domestic market and in the total system since going operational in 2001.
GECAS signs sale–leaseback with Air Berlin for four A320s
April 8, 2010GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) has entered into another deal with Air Berlin for the sale and leaseback of four Airbus A320-200s.
Flybe launches Gatwick–Nantes service
April 8, 2010Flybe has announced a new year-round service that, from 15 July, will fly six times a week between London Gatwick and Nantes, the sixth largest city in France.
AirAsia–VietJet Air strategic partnership signed
April 8, 2010The signing of a strategic partnership deal between VietJet Aviation Joint Stock Company (VietJet Air) and AirAsia Berhad has taken placed in Hanoi. VietJet Air CEO Nguyen Duc Tam and AirAsia...
Embraer and Austral seal contract for 20 E-190s
April 9, 2010The contract for the sale of 20 Embraer 190 jets to Austral Líneas Aéreas of Argentina, originally announced in May 2009, has been finalised.
AirAsia announces Kota Kinabalu–Hong Kong service
April 11, 2010AirAsia is extending its footprint from Kota Kinabalu to Hong Kong with direct daily flights set to begin on 1 June 2010.
flydubai takes routes to 15 with Istanbul and Assiut
April 11, 2010Two weeks after launching a brace of GCC routes with flights to Muscat and Kuwait City, flydubai has announced a further two routes – Assiut in Egypt and Istanbul, Turkey – to...
Fourth SSJ100 prototype flies to Zhukovsky
April 12, 2010The fourth Sukhoi Superjet 100 flight test prototype SN95005 has been flown from the assembly plant in Komsomolsk-on-Amur to the Zhukovsky-based Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company flight test...
Nyras names Huttner as new SVP
April 12, 2010Nyras, the international aviation advisory and investment company, has appointed former Virgin Blue Airlines director, David Huttner, as senior vice-president, with special responsibilities...
Jazeera heads to Lahore
April 12, 2010Jazeera Airways will begin service from Kuwait to Lahore, Pakistan, on 12 May.
More flights to Melbourne and Perth from AirAsia X
April 12, 2010AirAsia X will be ramping up its flights and will be flying twice daily from Kuala Lumpur to both Melbourne and Perth from 1 July 2010.
Jet2 launches new interiors as it celebrates 5 years at Manchester
April 13, 2010Jet2.com has revealed a new interior design for its aircraft during the celebration of its 5th anniversary at Manchester which included welcoming its 20 millionth passenger from the north...
P&W, Irkut sign to get PW1400G for MS-21 under way
April 12, 2010Pratt & Whitney and Russia's Irkut Corporation have signed a contract for the companies to begin preliminary design activities on the Pratt & Whitney PurePower PW1400G engine to...
March 2010 and 1st quarter performance released by ExpressJet
April 12, 2010ExpressJet Holdings, parent company of regional and charter airline operator, ExpressJet Airlines, has reported traffic and capacity results for March 2010 and the first quarter of the ...
New MD for bmibaby
April 13, 2010Julian Carr has been appointed managing director of low-fare airline bmibaby, succeeding Crawford Rix.
GOL and Delta announce codesharing
April 13, 2010GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes and Delta Air Lines have filed requests for authorisation to implement a codeshare agreement with Brazilian and US authorities.
JetBlue March and 1st quarter traffic announced
April 13, 2010JetBlue Airways has reported its preliminary traffic results for March 2010 and the first quarter of the year.
Combined March traffic for SkyWest and ASA released
April 13, 2010SkyWest, Inc. has released the combined traffic figures for its two airline subsidiaries, SkyWest Airlines and Atlantic Southeast Airlines (ASA) during March 2010 and the first quarter of...
Republic chooses Frontier name for brand unification
April 13, 2010Republic Airways Holdings has confirmed the selection of the Frontier Airlines name for its consolidated branded network.
MTU completes 1st LPT for PW1524G
April 13, 2010MTU Aero Engines has completed the first high-speed low-pressure turbine (LPT) for Pratt & Whitney's PurePower PW1524G engine for the Bombardier CSeries aircraft.
Vueling reports March and 1Q10 traffic details
April 13, 2010Vueling has released traffic data for March 2010 and for the first quarter of the calendar year.
Parker fuel, inerting and hydraulic systems for C919
April 14, 2010Parker Aerospace has been chosen as the fuel, inerting, and hydraulic systems provider for the COMAC C919, which will be partly facilitated via joint venture between Parker and AVIC Sys...
Honeywell APU for the COMAC C919
April 14, 2010Honeywell has been selected by Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) to supply its 131-9[C9C] auxiliary power unit (APU) and associated equipment for the C919 single-aisle commercial...
Pluna orders three more CRJ900s
April 14, 2010Pluna Líneas Aéreas Uruguayas has signed a follow-on firm order for three CRJ900 NextGen regional jets and has taken options on an additional six.
airBaltic reports 36% passenger growth in March
April 14, 2010airBaltic reports that it carried 238,453 passengers in March 2010, 36% more than in the same month in 2009, when it transported 175,539 passengers.
Moog signs LoI to provide C919 high lift system
April 15, 2010Moog and the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) have signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) for the development of the high lift system for the C919, COMAC's new narrowbody commercial...
Southwest ends deal with WestJet
April 15, 2010Southwest Airlines has told WestJet that it intends to terminate the agreement to offer connecting service between the United States and Canada with WestJet.
Porter files first IPO prospectus
April 16, 2010Porter Aviation Holdings has filed a preliminary prospectus with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities in each of the provinces and territories of the country in connection with...
Southwest makes Unaccompanied Minors available online
April 16, 2010From 23 April, Southwest Airlines customers will have the ability to book Unaccompanied Minors (UMs) on its website, a process which hitherto required completion of the transaction by filling...
Allegiant announces profitable first quarter 2010
April 19, 2010Allegiant Travel Company, parent company of Allegiant Air and Allegiant Vacations, has reported financial results for first quarter of 2010 and comparisons to prior year equivalents.
Flybe adds to summer services
January 6, 2010Flybe has announced a new weekly summer service from Humberside Airport to Malaga for 2010 and an extra weekly service between Doncaster Sheffield and Jersey.
AirTran reports December 2009 and full-year traffic
January 6, 2010AirTran Airways has reported traffic figures for December 2009 and the whole of last year including new December records for traffic, capacity and passengers carried.
Air Berlin signs with SR Technics for engine support
January 6, 2010SR Technics and Air Berlin have signed a ten-year engine maintenance contract covering a significant part of the engines on Air Berlin’s fleet which includes 13 Airbus A330s, 55 A320...
December and full 2009 traffic announced by Horizon Air
January 6, 2010Horizon Air has reported its traffic figures for December 2009 and the full calendar year.
Allegiant reports December and full-year 2009 traffic
January 6, 2010Allegiant Air has announced its preliminary passenger traffic results for December and for the whole of 2009.
US Airways reports December and full 2009 traffic for Express subsidiaries
January 6, 2010US Airways has reported December 2009 and full calendar year 2009 traffic figures for its two wholly-owned subsidiaries which operate under the US Airways Express brand – Piedmont...
December and full-year 2009 traffic announced for American Eagle and Executive Airlines
January 7, 2010American Eagle Airlines has reported December 2009 and full calendar year traffic figures for itself and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Executive Airlines.
airBaltic passenger figures rise 6% in 2009
January 7, 2010airBaltic has reported that it transported a total of 2,757,404 passengers in 2009, some 6% more than during 2008.
Wizz Air traffic up 33% in 2009
January 7, 2010Wizz Air carried 7.8 million passengers in 2009 representing 33% growth year-over-year.
WestJet reports December 2009 and full-year traffic data
January 8, 2010WestJet has announced its traffic results for December 2009 – with a record load factor for the month of 81.7% – plus full-year figures.
December 2009 and full-year traffic announced by Republic Airways
January 8, 2010Republic Airways Holdings has reported its preliminary passenger traffic results for December 2009 and for the complete calendar year.
JetBlue reports December and full 2009 traffic
January 8, 2010JetBlue Airways has reported its traffic figures for December 2009 and for the whole of last year.
Court Approval of First Day Motions for Mesa
January 8, 2010Mesa Air Group has received approval of all critical motions at its "first-day" hearing in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York, presided over...
Pinnacle Airlines reports December and 2009 performance data
January 8, 2010Pinnacle Airlines Corporation has released capacity and operational results for its Pinnacle Airlines, Inc. subsidiary for December 2009, plus the airline’s traffic figures for the...
Colgan Air December and full-year 2009 traffic announced
January 8, 2010Pinnacle Airlines Corporation has released capacity and operational results for its Colgan Air subsidiary for December 2009 and for the complete calendar year.
easyJet announces passenger stats for January 2010
February 4, 2010easyJet has announced passenger and load factor data for its services in January 2010.
NAC buys three new ATR 72-500s for lease to TRIP
February 18, 2010Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) has completed the purchase of three new ATR 72-500s from ATR for lease to TRIP Linhas Aéreas of Brazil.
Alaska, Horizon launch paperless boarding and mobile.alaskaair.com
February 18, 2010Travellers on Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air flights now have one less thing to carry – a printed boarding pass – after the two airlines introduced electronic boarding passes...
Bombardier opens third US commercial aircraft service centre
February 17, 2010Bombardier Aerospace has added a third commercial aircraft service centre, in Macon, Georgia, to its growing customer support network worldwide and has announced a launch customer, ASA,...
SR Technics opens US sales office
March 1, 2010SR Technics has opened a sales office in Sunrise, Florida, to drive the expansion of its business in the Americas.
Air Dolomiti announces Milan Malpensa–Dresden route
February 15, 2010Lufthansa Regional member Air Dolomiti has announced a new service between Milan Malpensa and Dresden beginning on 28 March.
Flybe to link Edinburgh and ‘the Garden of England’
February 15, 2010Flybe has announced a new daily service between Edinburgh and Manston, Kent, in the southeast of England.
easyJet adds services to Kosovo and the Isle of Man
February 15, 2010easyJet is to add Kosovo and the Isle of Man to its network this spring, with services between Liverpool and Isle of Man as well as services from Geneva and Basel to the Kosovan Capital,...
Air Arabia announces net profit of AED 452m for 2009
February 13, 2010Air Arabia has reported its financial results for the 12 months ending 31 December 2009, again turning in a net profit.
21 today – flydubai opens Colombo route
June 24, 2010flydubai has inaugurated its fourth new destination in a week, and 21st in total, with the beginning of its service to Colombo in Sri Lanka.
Virgin America alters bag charges
February 12, 2010Virgin America has announced changes to its baggage fees with a $5 increase for each checked bag after any allowances have been taken into account.
France finally becoming a low-fare market
June 25, 2010FRENCH CONNECT 2010: Although Air France dominates it home market much more than the ‘flag’ carriers in UK, Germany, Italy and Spain, the market is changing and a real domestic...
Wizz Air launches two new routes to Spain from Poland
February 12, 2010Wizz Air is to launch two new routes from Poland; from Warsaw to Madrid and from Gdansk to Barcelona.
SkyWest reports $84m net income for 2009
February 12, 2010SkyWest, Inc. has reported its preliminary financial figures for the year ending 31 December 2009.
France looks for more Mediterranean Open Skies deals
June 25, 2010FRENCH CONNECT 2010: An increase in the number of Open Skies deals between the European Union and countries on the south side of the Mediterranean is the wish of French airports and a...
Nayak to provide P&W EcoPower engine wash service in Germany
February 11, 2010Pratt & Whitney has signed a five-year agreement with Nayak Aircraft Services to expand the EcoPower engine wash service network in Europe, with Nayak becoming a Designated Service Provider...
France could double low-fare airline penetration, says easyJet’s Brady
June 25, 2010FRENCH CONNECT 2010: France only has 19% penetration by low-fare airlines, but could easily double that figure if taxes and charges were not holding it back, according to easyJet’s...
SkyWest to fly new Delta services from three North Dakota cities
February 11, 2010Delta Air Lines has announced increased westbound service from three North Dakota cities to be operated by Delta Connection carrier SkyWest Airlines using 50-seat CRJ200s and 70-seat CR...
TAP M&E Brazil becomes an Embraer authorised service centre
May 3, 2010Embraer has announced that TAP Maintenance & Engineering Brazil (TAP M&E Brazil) has been awared the status of Embraer Authorized Service Center (EASC) in Brazil.
Wizz Air expands in Romania
February 4, 2010Wizz Air is to expand its fleet in Romania and introduce new flights.
January traffic figures announced by Southwest Airlines
February 4, 2010Southwest Airlines has announced its traffic figures for January 2010 featuring a load factor increase of 9.3 pp.
Becker to supply digital audio and intercom for Dornier 228 NG
May 3, 2010Becker Avionics has been chosen by RUAG Aerospace to supply the DVCS 6100 digital audio and intercom system for the new Dornier 228 NG production aircraft.
4th SSJ100 joins flight test campaign
February 4, 2010Sukhoi, Superjet 100, prototype, certification, flight testing,
Republic Airways announces January 2010 traffic
February 4, 2010Republic Airways Holdings has reported preliminary passenger traffic results for January 2010.
JetBlue January traffic stats released
February 4, 2010JetBlue Airways has reported its preliminary traffic results for January 2010, with load factor remaining stationary.
Republic simplifies fleet, drops Lynx and Q400s
February 5, 2010Republic Airways Holdings has announced it will transition the regional service operated by Lynx Aviation Bombardier Q400 turboprops to Embraer 170 and 190 jet service operated by Republic...
New services in Frontier’s summer schedule
February 5, 2010Frontier Airlines has announced its summer 2010 schedule with the addition of seven new destinations from its Denver International Airport (DEN) hub, increased frequencies to four popular...
AirTran launches two new services from Lexington
February 11, 2010AirTran Airways has begun nonstop service from Blue Grass Airport in Lexington, KY, to both Orlando International Airport and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
APEX award for JetBlue
September 14, 2010JetBlue Airways has won the Best Cabin Ambiance Award in the APEX Passenger Choice Awards.
Lufthansa Systems navigation charts for Air Dolomiti
February 9, 2010Air Dolomiti is to use navigation charts from Lufthansa Systems with the two companies having recently signed a 10-year-contract for the usage of Lido/RouteManual.
Virgin America picks up four APEX Awards
September 14, 2010Virgin America has come away from the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) annual convention with four APEX Passenger Choice Awards, more than any other carrier.
easyJet selects WorkBridge ground planning software
February 9, 2010easyJet has selected WorkBridge to supply resource planning software for all the airline’s ground handling operations.
airBaltic adds frequency on Riga–Brussels
February 9, 2010airBaltic has announced an increase in the number of flights it will offer from Riga to Brussels during the summer of 2010, with two services being flown every weekday.
GOL selects Rockwell Collins datalink and MMR for 737s
February 9, 2010GOL has selected Rockwell Collins to provide CMU-900 Communications Management Units (CMU) for its fleet of Boeing 737NGs, which will also be equipped with the company’s GLU-925 Multi...
JetBlue begins Orlando–Montego Bay route
February 9, 2010JetBlue Airways has inaugurated service between Orlando International Airport and Montego Bay's Sangster International Airport (MBJ) in Jamaica.
airBaltic reports 12% traffic increase in January figures
February 9, 2010airBaltic carried 199,085 passengers in January 2010 from its main bases in Riga, Vilnius and Tallinn, an increase of 12% over the same month in 2009, when airBaltic transported 177,197...
Jazz Air announces 2009 profit
February 9, 2010The Jazz Air Income Fund has announced its 2009 results featuring a net income of C$92.6 million.
AirTran–TWU agreement ratified
February 9, 2010AirTran Airways and the Transportation Workers Union (TWU) have announced the successful membership ratification by an overwhelming margin of a new 48-month collective bargaining agreem...
GOL develops maintenance waste programme
February 11, 2010GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes has developed its own programme for managing aircraft maintenance waste at its operational bases.
Air Algérie receives first ATR 72-500 from latest order
February 11, 2010In a ceremony organised in Toulouse, Air Algérie has taken delivery of the first ATR 72-500 of the four it ordered in 2009.
Flybe lands in Bournemouth
February 11, 2010Flybe has announced its first ever route from Bournemouth with a service to Manchester which begins on 27 May.
SkyWest, Inc declares 59th consecutive quarterly dividend
February 11, 2010SkyWest, Inc's Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.04 per share to shareholders of record at the close of business on 31 March 2010 on all shares then issued and ...
easyJet plans another 21 new routes in 2010
January 4, 2010easyJet is to launch a further 21 new routes in 2010, taking the total number of routes to be launched across its European network in the coming year to 70.
Allegiant buys 18 MD-80s from SAS
July 1, 2008Allegiant Travel Company has signed an agreement to purchase 18 MD-80 aircraft from Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS) in a cash deal.
Restructuring starts as Mesa enters Chapter 11
January 5, 2010Mesa Air Group has begun a financial restructuring through the voluntary filing of petitions to reorganise under Chapter 11 of the US Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court...
Iceland Express adds Winnipeg to new 2010 destinations
January 5, 2010From June 2010, Iceland Express will fly twice a week from Reykjavik’s Keflavik International Airport to Winnipeg International Airport.
Jetstar and AirAsia get together to form LFA alliance
January 6, 2010Jetstar and AirAsia have announced that they are to form a new alliance to reduce costs, pool expertise and ultimately result in cheaper fares for both carriers.
AirTran to launch service to Tunica, Mississippi
February 10, 2010AirTran Airways plans to begin service in Tunica, Mississippi from 6 May 2010, claiming the first scheduled air service from a major airline to the entertainment and gaming destination.
Colgan Air January performance data released
February 10, 2010Pinnacle Airlines Corporation has released capacity and operational results for its Colgan Air subsidiary for January 2010 featuring a 4.2 pp load factor increase.
Pinnacle Airlines reports January traffic stats
February 10, 2010Pinnacle Airlines Corporation has released capacity and operational results for its Pinnacle Airlines, Inc. subsidiary for January 2010 including a 3.4 pp load factor increase.
Varsity Express makes Newcastle second destination from Oxford
February 10, 2010Varsity Express is to offer a second week-daily service to Edinburgh from London Oxford Airport from 5 April, and will add a second destination, Newcastle, as an intermediate stop.
Combined January traffic announced for SkyWest and ASA
February 10, 2010SkyWest, Inc. has released the combined traffic figures for its two airline subsidiaries, SkyWest Airlines and Atlantic Southeast Airlines (ASA) during January 2010.
Sixth Wizz Air route to Italy from Budapest
February 10, 2010Wizz Air has announced the launch of a new flight from Budapest to Pisa, making the latter the sixth Italian city served by the airline from the Hungarian capital.
AirAsia adds to KL–Hangzhou service
February 10, 2010AirAsia’s long-haul, low-fare affiliate, AirAsia X is to increase the frequency on its route between Kuala Lumpur and Hangzhou, the gateway to Shanghai, by moving to direct daily flights...
Vueling reports January 2010 traffic
February 10, 2010Vueling Airlines has announced its January 2010 passenger traffic, showing that it carried almost twice the amount of passengers as the same month last year, partly due to its July 2009...
airBaltic to launch Riga–Tehran service
February 10, 2010On 8 June, airBaltic will launch a thrice-weekly service between its Riga base and Tehran, Iran, for passengers travelling via the Latvian capital to/from Europe, Scandinavia, CIS countries,...
Baboo operates first E-190 service into London City
February 10, 2010The first commercial service using the Embraer 190 into London City Airport has been operated by Baboo on its Geneva–London City route.
AirAsia moves into Vietnam with share in VietJet Air
February 10, 2010AirAsia has acquired a 30% equity stake in VietJet Aviation JSC (VietJet Air) to create a Vietnam-based joint venture low-fare airline named VietJet AirAsia which will operate under the...
AirManager test units being assessed by BAE Systems
February 8, 2010BAE Systems Regional Aircraft has accepted back AirManager units from two operators which were trialling the active cabin air management systems and is now analysing the contents of those...
BAE Systems Regional Aircraft reports 2009 performance
February 8, 2010In 2009, BAE Systems Regional Aircraft placed 44 aircraft and completed 25 other deals from its own portfolio, while closing eight aircraft sales and winning mandates to broker the sale...
BAE Systems Regional Aircraft wins MRJ work
February 8, 2010BAE Systems Regional Aircraft is to provide Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation (MJET) with design integration and certification services in connection with the propulsion systems for the Mitsubishi...
ATR foresees two stable years after 2009 goals met
January 19, 2010ATR has announced its annual results for 2009, highlighting the fact that the goals it set for last year were all met despite the difficulties of the recession, according to CEO Stéphane...
BA Cityflyer’s final Avro RJ100 leaves fleet
July 14, 2010The final British Airways Avro RJ aircraft has left the fleet as the airline continues its rollover to an all Embraer E-Jet fleet.
Flybe increases Birmingham–Glasgow services
January 15, 2010Flybe is to increase significantly the frequency on its Birmingham–Glasgow route following bmibaby’s reduction of services on the route.
Frontier begins seasonal Oklahoma–Florida services
January 15, 2010Frontier Airlines has announced the launch of seasonal nonstop service between Oklahoma City’s Will Rogers World Airport (OKC) and two Florida destinations.
Air Nostrum signs first GMA for ATR-600 series
January 15, 2010Air Nostrum and ATR have announced the signature of a Global Maintenance Agreement (GMA), valued at some $25 million, for the supply of spare parts and maintenance services for the airline’s...
Cimber Sterling offers consumer protection against airline bankruptcy
January 15, 2010Cimber Sterling says it is the first airline company in Denmark to offer its customers maximum consumer protection under the new Travel Guarantee Fund Act, which serves to protect the rights...
AirAsia inaugurates Kota Kinabalu–Taipei service
January 15, 2010AirAsia has celebrated its maiden flight to Kota Kinabalu from Taipei with a celebration at the Kota Kinabalu International Airport, making the airport its second largest hub in Malaysia...
Pinnacle obtains $10m credit facility
January 14, 2010Pinnacle Airlines Corporation has closed on a $10 million credit facility with Independent Bank of Memphis, Tennessee.
Republic loses Menke, updates branded ops integration plan
January 14, 2010Republic Airways Holdings has announced that Sean Menke, EVP and chief marketing officer for Republic's branded operations, has resigned and will leave the company at the end of the first...
New Indaer sales and marketing team announced
January 14, 2010Aerospace maintenance, engineering and technical services company Indaer has unveiled its new sales and marketing organisation.
Vueling reports passengers figures for 2009
January 14, 2010Vueling has announced that it carried 8.2 million passengers during 2009, with an average seat-load factor of 73.7%, a 3.4 percentage point (pp) increase over 2008’s figure.
Flybe closes sale–leaseback with Nordic Aviation Capital
January 13, 2010Flybe has closed a sale and leaseback transaction with Nordic Aviation Capital for four Bombardier Q400 aircraft recently delivered new.
FARNBOROUGH 2010: CFM56-7BE to be certified by end of July
July 17, 2010The CFM56-7BE engine for the upgraded Boeing 737 family, due to enter service next year, will be certified jointly by the US FAA and by EASA by the end of July 2010, according to CFM’s...
SR Technics to consolidate component services activities
January 13, 2010SR Technics has announced plans to consolidate its component services organisation, and all supporting functions currently performed at London-Stansted, in Zurich.
airBaltic and Belavia team to offer more Riga–Minsk flights
January 13, 2010From 19 January, airBaltic will be increase its flights from Riga to the Belarusian capital Minsk from seven to 10 flights per week as a result of a new partnership with Belavia.
Web check-in added by Wizz Air in three more countries
January 13, 2010Wizz Air reports that it has now fully deployed his web check-in service in the Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland.
Two new routes announced by airBaltic
January 11, 2010airBaltic is to launch flights from Riga to Umeå in Sweden and between Vilnius and London.
ERA 2010: Scott sees CSeries orders in ‘not-too-distant future’
September 23, 2010Gary Scott, president of Bombardier Commercial Aircraft, has reported that the manufacturer is “talking to dozens of customers about the CSeries and is in detailed discussions with...
Combined December and full 2009 traffic announced for SkyWest and ASA
January 11, 2010SkyWest, Inc. has released the combined traffic figures for its two airline subsidiaries, SkyWest Airlines and Atlantic Southeast Airlines (ASA) during December 2009 and the complete calendar...
Air Berlin carried 27.9 million passengers in 2009
January 11, 2010In 2009, Air Berlin transported a total of 27,911,193 passengers (including those travelling on the TUIfly routes acquired on 25 October 2009), a decrease of 3.9% in comparison with the...
ERA 2010: 15 more firm orders for ATR
September 23, 2010ATR CEO, Filippo Bagnato, has announced that the company has another 15 firm orders to be announced in the coming weeks, once the customer airlines involved are ready to reveal the d...
Cimber Sterling chooses Lufthansa Systems IT to optimise flight operations
January 11, 2010Cimber Sterling has opted to implement Lufthansa Systems’ navigation charts (Lido/RouteManual) and Lido/TakeOff for take-off performance analysis in a five-year contract signed re...
ExpressJet 2009 stats released along with 2010 fleet plan
January 11, 2010ExpressJet Holdings, parent company of regional and charter airline operator ExpressJet Airlines, has reported traffic and capacity results for December 2009 and announced its expected fleet...
Four ERJ 135s for SA Airlink
January 11, 2010Embraer subsidiary ECC Leasing Company has leased four ERJ 135 pre-owned jets to South African Airlink.
Horizon claims aviation history with first WAAS scheduled flight
January 8, 2010Horizon Air has announced that on 30 December 2009 it became the first scheduled-service passenger carrier to operate using Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) technology during a flight...
SkyWest announces 60th consecutive quarterly dividend
May 12, 2010SkyWest, Inc's board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $.04 per share to shareholders of record at the close of business on 30 June 2010 on all shares then issued and...
Great Lakes announces December and full 2009 traffic data
January 8, 2010Great Lakes Aviation has released its preliminary passenger traffic results for December 2009 and the year ending 31 December 2009.
ERA 2010: Airline and airport members demand ash damages from European governments
September 23, 2010ERA member airline presidents and airport directors meeting in Barcelona at the annual General Assembly of the European Regions Airline Association (ERA), have expressed outrage at the...
New customer support director for FlightSafety International
January 8, 2010FlightSafety International has announced that Jeff McPhie has been promoted to director, customer support.
GOL’s December 2009 and full-year traffic figures released
January 8, 2010GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes has announced its preliminary traffic figures for December 2009 and for the last complete calendar year.
FARNBOROUGH 2010: CSeries 'to meet or beat' all original targets says Scott
July 19, 2010Bombardier Commercial Aircraft president Gary Scott remains optimistic for the long-term success of the CSeries family and declared on the first day of Farnborough 2010 that the aircraft...
easyJet expanding at Gatwick
January 8, 2010easyJet intends to add three aircraft into London Gatwick from summer 2010, increasing the airline’s Gatwick-based fleet to 43 aircraft.
Southwest Airlines reports December and full 2009 traffic
January 8, 2010Southwest Airlines has released its December 2009 traffic figures along with those for the whole of last year.
Bedford, Barger among members of US Future of Aviation Advisory Committee
May 12, 2010US Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has announced the members of a new committee on the future of the US aviation industry, with Republic Airways chairman, president and CEO, Bryan Bedford,...
AirTran restarts service at Gulfport/Biloxi
January 8, 2010AirTran Airways has resumed scheduled service from Gulfport/Biloxi, Mississippi, to the carrier's hub in Atlanta and added new service from Gulfport/Biloxi to Tampa/St Petersburg in Flo...
Flybe remains profitable through the recession
September 20, 2010Flybe has reported results for its financial year ended 31 March 2010, with a profit before tax of £6.8 million.
Eastern Airways to take over Air Southwest
September 20, 2010Eastern Airways has reached an agreement in principal with Sutton Harbour Group confirming that it intends to acquire the latter's wholly owned subsidiary, Air Southwest.
EXCLUSIVE: Pegasus announces three new UK–Turkey routes
January 7, 2010Turkish low-fare airline, Pegasus Airlines, is to launch new direct flights from the UK to Antalya, Bodrum and Dalaman for the summer season.
Comores Aviation International chooses Travel Technology Interactive
January 7, 2010Travel Technology Interactive has announced a six-year contract to supply Comores Aviation International with its Aeropack Next Generation integrated commercial system.
First ATR 72-500s in Indonesian market introduced by Wings Air
January 6, 2010Indonesia’s Wings Air, the regional subsidiary of Lion Air, and ATR have celebrated the introduction of the first three ATR 72-500s to the Indonesian market.
Allegiant Air to fly new Bozeman–Phoenix-Mesa services
September 22, 2010Allegiant Air will begin a new service between Bozeman, Montana and Phoenix-Mesa on 12 November.
JetBlue plans inflight connectivity system with ViaSat
September 22, 2010JetBlue Airways and ViaSat have announced their intention to create what they believe will be the best inflight broadband for commercial aviation, using ViaSat’s high-capacity satellite...
FARNBOROUGH 2010: Azul signs for 20 ATR 72-600s with 20 options
July 20, 2010Brazilian low-fare carrier Azul has signed a deal to buy 20 ATR 72-600s with 20 options.
FARNBOROUGH 2010: Air Lease Corporation to buy 54 Boeing 737s
July 20, 2010Boeing has announced that new leasing company Air Lease Corporation (ALC) will purchase up to 60 Next-Generation 737-800s.
FARNBOROUGH 2010: Pratt & Whitney chasing more PW1000G aircraft platforms
July 20, 2010Pratt & Whitney will not rest at having three platforms for its PW1000G family and is “talking with Airbus, Embraer and Boeing to discover the potential of putting the geared...
FARNBOROUGH 2010: Orient Thai signs LoI with SCAC for 12 Superjet 100s
July 20, 2010Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company (SCAC) and Orient Thai Airlines have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) for 12 Sukhoi Superjet 100/95B with 12 options, with deliveries scheduled between 2011...
CityJet heads to French holiday hot spots
April 14, 2010CityJet has launched two new summer routes from London City to Deauville and Brive – the gateways to Normandy and the Dordogne.
Ak Bars Aero of Russia puts CRJ200 into service
April 14, 2010Ak Bars Aero of Bugulma, Tatarstan, Russia, has begun to operate a previously owned 50-seat Bombardier CRJ200 LR under lease agreement with a third party.
ASA launches new brand identity
May 21, 2010Atlantic Southeast Airlines (ASA) has launched a new brand identity with the aim of redefining itself as a “super regional” as its vision for its future.
LARA Asia-Pacific dates, venue and theme confirmed for October 2011
September 27, 2010HMG Aerospace has announced that LARA Asia-Pacific, the conference covering all aspects of low-fare and regional aviation in the world’s fastest growing...
easyJet announces new chief executive
March 24, 2010easyJet has chosen Carolyn McCall as its new chief executive to replace the outgoing Andrew Harrison.
FARNBOROUGH 2010: MRJ prepares for design freeze
July 21, 2010The critical design review for the Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ) is coming to an end with design freeze for the aircraft family expected by the end of summer.
FARNBOROUGH 2010: Crecom Burj Resources of Malaysia orders 50 MS-21s from Irkut
July 21, 2010Irkut Corporation and Malaysia-based Crecom Burj Resources have signed a contract for the latter to purchase 50 MS-21 passenger aircraft – 25 MS-21-200s and 25 MS-21-300s –...
FARNBOROUGH 2010: Virgin America signs MoU for 40 A320s
July 22, 2010Virgin America has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to buy 40 Airbus A320s with options on 20 more, with deliveries of the firm orders planned to begin in 2013.
SSJ100 cold soak trials successfully completed
March 22, 2010Sukhoi Superjet 100 SN 95004 has completed its cold soak trials in Yakutsk and returned to the Zhukovsky-based Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company flight test centre on the outskirts of Mosco...
FARNBOROUGH 2010: Recession over says Airbus’s Leahy
July 22, 2010“The recession is definitely over, despite what the doom-mongers say,” declared Airbus COO–customers John Leahy during the airframer’s wrap-up press conference...
Embraer 2009 profit down, but market looking upwards
March 19, 2010Embraer has reported its fourth quarter 2009 and fiscal year 2009 results with each parameter showing a profit.
Associations issue statement on global sectoral approach to aviation
March 22, 2010The heads of a group of airline associations – Arab Air Carriers Organization (AACO), Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA), Association of European Airlines (AEA), Latin American...
Air Berlin cuts firm 787 orders by 10
March 16, 2010Air Berlin has agreed with Boeing a plan to revise its order book to account for a change in market conditions and in order to meet Air Berlin’s specific operative requirements.
RAA2010: Bombardier fights on re-engined narrowbody vs CSeries claims
May 25, 2010Bombardier Aerospace has hit back over claims that re-engined single aisle narrowbodies could severely affect the sales performance of its CSeries family.
Robin Hood Airport welcomes back Wizz’s Wrocław service
March 16, 2010Robin Hood Airport Doncaster Sheffield in the UK has welcomed its first passengers from Wrocław since Wizz Air reinstated the popular twice weekly route.
February 2010 traffic figures announced by JetBlue
March 16, 2010JetBlue Airways has reported its preliminary traffic results for February 2010.
RAA2010: ATR reveals US airline tour discussing new large turboprops
May 25, 2010ATR arrived in Milwaukee having completed a spring tour of selected US regional airlines discussing not just the -600 Series but a new family of large turboprops.
Irkut chooses Siemens PLM Software for MS-21 development
September 29, 2010Siemens PLM Software has announced that Irkut Corporation is expanding its deployment of NX and Teamcenter product lifecycle management (PLM) software for the design and development of...
Lufthansa Systems 2009 revenues down, but still in profit
March 17, 2010Despite a 7.9% decline in revenues, Lufthansa Systems ended its 2009 fiscal year with a profit of €16 million.
RAA2010: 5,000th CF34 delivered by GE to commercial market
May 25, 2010The 5,000th engine to the commercial aviation market from GE Aviation's CF34 family has been delivered by the OEM.
European Commission must investigate state aid, says ELFAA
March 18, 2010The European Low Fares Airline Association (ELFAA) has called on the European Commission to investigate what it sees as state aid cases concerning SAS, Malev, Spanair, and CSA
RAA2010: Turboprops withstanding recession well, says Saab
May 25, 2010In his now-traditional regional airline market observations, Saab Aircraft Leasing president and CEO, Michael Magnusson, declared that turboprops in the 19-50 seat sector are weathering...
RAA2010: Public appreciation of RAA member airlines grows
May 25, 2010Better communication of what the RAA member airlines deliver to the travelling public and the North American has led to increased appreciation of their value, according to RAA president...
Sun Country to go transatlantic
March 16, 2010Sun Country Airlines has announced a new international seasonal service between Minneapolis/St Paul and London, UK, scheduled to operate weekly from 11 June until 15 August.
JetBlue launches second daily service to Kingston
March 16, 2010JetBlue Airways has announced a second daily nonstop flight to Kingston, Jamaica, from New York JFK.
Virgin America announces 2010 fleet and route growth
March 18, 2010Virgin America has revealed network expansion plans – including Canada for the first time – to position the airline for strong growth in 2010 and beyond.
GOL completes maintenance centre expansion
March 18, 2010GOL has announced the completion of the expansion to its aircraft maintenance centre in Confins (Minas Gerais), where the company performs a full range of maintenance on its entire GOL and...
airBaltic launches seasonal Riga–Visby and Riga–Lulea flights
March 18, 2010For the summer season, airBaltic is to begin serving the Swedish cities of Visby and Lulea, to offer convenient connections from its Riga hub.
Blue Air expands at London Luton
March 18, 2010Blue Air is adding more flights to Romania from London Luton Airport from 28 March, expanding the network from the airport with daily flights to Bucharest, four weekly flights to Sibiu and...
New Tallinn–Stockholm route for airBaltic
March 18, 2010On 1 June, airBaltic will launch a new route linking the Estonian capital of Tallinn with the Swedish capital, Stockholm.
Porter adds on Ottawa and Montreal routes from Toronto
March 18, 2010Porter Airlines is to expand its service on the key Toronto–Montreal and Toronto–Ottawa routes significantly, offering up to 84 combined daily flights.
New chief commercial officer for Baboo
March 16, 2010Baboo has announced the appointment of Jean de Lapasse as chief commercial officer with effect from 1 April 2010.
Saretsky is new WestJet president and CEO as Durfy resigns
March 16, 2010WestJet president and CEO Sean Durfy has resigned and will step down on 1 April 2010 to be replaced by the airline’s EVP operations, Gregg Saretsky.
New Miami–Gainesville, FL, service launched by American Eagle
October 4, 2010American Eagle Airlines has begun flights between Miami International Airport (MIA) and Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV), Florida, operating the service with 64-seat ATR 72s.
American Eagle launches service between Chicago O'Hare and Tri-Cities, TN
March 15, 2010American Eagle Airlines is to begin nonstop jet service between Chicago O'Hare (ORD) and Tri-Cities Regional Airport (TRI), centrally located between Bristol, Kingsport and Johnson City,...
ExpressJet announces February traffic data
March 15, 2010ExpressJet Holdings, parent company of regional and charter airline operator, ExpressJet Airlines, has reported traffic and capacity results for February 2010.
AAR to provide CSeries composite flap track fairings
March 16, 2010AAR Corporation has been selected by Bombardier Aerospace, Belfast to design and manufacture composite flap track fairings for the wings of the new CSeries family of commercial aircraft...
GOL appoints new VP market
March 15, 2010GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes elected Cláudia Pagnano as its new vice-president of market.
New GOL 737 first of type with chrome-free primer
March 15, 2010Boeing has prepared a new 737-800 for Brazil’s GOL with the first-ever application of a chrome-free primer to a single-aisle aircraft bound for revenue service.
New VP marketing for Republic Airways
March 15, 2010Republic Airways Holdings has appointed Ian Arthur as vice-president of marketing and branding.
P&WC makes Covington Aircraft a PT6A Designated Overhaul Facility
April 6, 2010Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) has awarded Distributor and Designated Overhaul Facility (DDOF) authorisation to Covington Aircraft Engines for the repair and overhaul of the P&WC...
JetBlue doubles daily New York–Los Angeles frequency
March 15, 2010JetBlue Airways is to increase from two to four its daily nonstop flights from New York JFK to Los Angeles (LAX) from 1 July.
Lion Air buys three FFSs and two IPTs from CAE
March 15, 2010CAE has sold three CAE 7000 Series full-flight simulators (FFSs) and two integrated procedures trainers (IPTs) to Lion Air.
Air Arabia chooses SITA Aircom
March 15, 2010SITA has been selected by Air Arabia to provide air–ground communications including data link services for the airline’s expanding fleet and network of 59 destinations.
flydubai's 7th 737 puts Goodrich Duracarb brakes into service
March 15, 2010The first Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft equipped with Goodrich Corporation Duracarb carbon brakes has been delivered to flydubai, taking the airline’s 737 fleet to seven.
Allegiant announces LA–Eugene flights
April 6, 2010Allegiant Air is to begin nonstop jet service between Los Angeles (LAX) and Eugene, OR, on 3 June.
Vueling reports load factor rise in February traffic figures
March 12, 2010Vueling has announced its traffic statistics for February 2010 featuring a 4.5 percentage point increase in the seat load factor.
AirAsia X to introduce flatbed seats
April 5, 2010AirAsia X is enhancing its services with the introduction of new flatbed Premium seats, and proudly claiming to be the first low-fare airline in the world to introduce such seats.
BA CityFlyer’s 1st E-190 enters service
March 12, 2010British Airways, in the guise of its subsidiary BA CityFlyer, has become the first airline to operate both the Embraer 170 and 190SR out of London City Airport.
GOL reports R$119.2m operating income in 4Q09
March 12, 2010GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes has announced its results for the fourth quarter of 2009, including a 121% increase in operating income.
Varsity Express drops out after a week
March 12, 2010The Oxford–Edinburgh service launched by Varsity Express on 1 March ended on 8 March after the company fell out with its aircraft operator, Humberside-based LinksAir, over funding...
Porter to make Logan run five a day
March 11, 2010Porter Airlines is expanding its schedule to offer five daily roundtrip flights between Boston Logan and Billy Bishop Toronto City airports, from 31 March, adding one roundtrip each weekday...
Increased Kansas City–Cancún flight from Frontier
March 11, 2010Frontier Airlines is to extend its seasonal nonstop service between Kansas City and Cancún, offering for the first time summer nonstop service on the route.
Air Southwest adds to Plymouth–Guernsey route
March 11, 2010From 28 March, Air Southwest will increase the number of flights between Plymouth and Guernsey to six a week.
New CEO for Lufthansa Systems
March 11, 2010Lufthansa Systems has appointed Stefan Hansen as CEO and chairman of the Executive Board for a period of three years.
American and GOL expand FFP deal benefits
March 11, 2010With expansion of the agreement between the two carriers, American Airlines AAdvantage members now have the ability to redeem AAdvantage miles for flights with Brazilian low-fare airline...
Flybe ups Birmingham–Edinburgh frequency to fill bmibaby gap
March 11, 2010Flybe has announced that it is to increase services between Birmingham and Edinburgh following the apparent planned withdrawal from the route on 27 March by bmibaby.
SuperJet International approved by Aeroflot for line maintenance
March 10, 2010SuperJet International has been awarded Approval Certificate AFL/047 for the MRO EASA Part 145 from Aeroflot Russian Airlines.
Flybe supporting Gulf Air E-Jets’ entry into service
March 10, 2010Flybe has announced a deal as a start-up provider of flight deck and ongoing line engineering and training support, together with acceptance and delivery services, for Gulf Air’s new...
Aer Lingus cuts cabin crew and introduces new pay scale
March 10, 2010Aer Lingus has disclosed to cabin crew representatives measures to achieve the cost savings laid out in its cost reduction programme which was announced in October 2009.
Air Berlin chooses Kale’s Revera for revenue accounting
June 8, 2010Kale Consultants has announced that Air Berlin has selected Kale's Revera solution for its passenger revenue accounting requirements.
airBaltic passengers numbers grow by 24% in July
August 18, 2010airBaltic carried 367,343 passengers in July 2010, a 24% increase compared with the same month in 2009, when the airline transported 296,754 passengers.
Great Lakes announces February 2010 traffic
March 9, 2010Great Lakes Aviation has reported its preliminary passenger traffic results for February 2010.
Frontier lengthens Anchorage seasonal service
March 9, 2010Frontier Airlines is to extend its seasonal service to Anchorage, Alaska, by three weeks and will also reintroduce a Saturday daytime flight.
Skywest reports February 2010 passenger stats
March 10, 2010Western Australia-based Skywest Airlines has announced its network operating statistics for the month of February 2010.
Alaska, Horizon launch travel apps for iPhone, BlackBerry and Windows Mobile
March 9, 2010Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air have launched three mobile applications designed for iPhone, BlackBerry and Windows Mobile users.
Aer Lingus posts €81m operating loss
March 9, 2010Aer Lingus Group has released an unaudited trading update for the year ended 31 December 2009 indicating that losses deepened considerably last year.
DFW–Augusta service for American Eagle
March 9, 2010American Eagle Airlines is to launch nonstop service using Embraer ERJ 145s between Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and Augusta Regional Airport (AGS) in Georgia, beginning on 10 June.
Wizz Air deploys web check-in in Romania, introduces WIZZ Flex
March 9, 2010Wizz Air has now fully deployed its web check-in service in Romania and also introduced extra flexibility to passengers’ booking options with WIZZ Flex.
New VP sales, distribution and loyalty for Republic’s brands
March 9, 2010Republic Airways Holdings has promoted James Reichart, a 24-year veteran of Midwest Airlines, to the key position within the company's branded network of vice-president of sales, distribution...
Combined February traffic announced for SkyWest and ASA
March 9, 2010SkyWest, Inc, parent company of SkyWest Airlines and Atlantic Southeast Airlines (ASA), has reported combined traffic figures for the two carriers.
American Eagle announces DFW–Fayetteville service
March 9, 2010American Eagle Airlines will begin nonstop service between Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and Fayetteville Municipal Airport in North Carolina on 10 June using 44-seat Embraer ERJ 140s.
Continued passenger growth at airBaltic in February
March 9, 2010airBaltic reports that it carried 186,512 passengers in February 2010, an increase of 27% compared with the same month in 2009, when it transported 147,425 passengers.
bmibaby re-signs with Dunlop Aircraft Tyres
March 9, 2010Dunlop Aircraft Tyres has landed a three-year contract worth more than £1 million with UK-based low-fare airline bmibaby.
Viva Macau loses AOC
March 29, 2010Viva Macau Airlines has had its AOC removed following a dispute with the sole fuel supplier in Macau.
Webloyalty launches in Germany with extended Ryanair relationship
March 9, 2010Webloyalty, a provider of incremental revenue for online businesses, has announced its further expansion into Europe by launching operations in Germany with Ryanair as the launch customer...
Pinnacle Airlines’ February performance data released
March 9, 2010Pinnacle Airlines Corporation has announced capacity and operational results for its Pinnacle Airlines, Inc. subsidiary for February 2010.
Colgan Air announces February 2010 performance stats
March 9, 2010Pinnacle Airlines Corporation has released capacity and operational results for its Colgan Air subsidiary for February 2010.
Pemco wins seat upgrade work and more heavy maintenance from JetBlue
March 8, 2010Pemco World Air Services has signed an agreement with JetBlue Airways to upgrade the seats on the carrier’s 110-strong Airbus A320 fleet and has had its existing contract to provide...
New CFO for SR Technics
March 8, 2010Angelo Quabba has been appointed chief financial officer (CFO) of SR Technics and a Member of the Group’s Executive Leadership Team (ELT).
Iceland Express signs Aviareps for US representation
March 8, 2010Iceland Express has increased its co-operation with Aviareps to the United States with the latter, out of its New York subsidiary, becoming responsible for all Iceland Express’s sales...
AirTran inaugurates Des Moines service
March 6, 2010AirTran Airways has launched nonstop service between Des Moines, Iowa, and Orlando, Florida. To celebrate the inaugural flight, the airline hosted an event at the airport with a host of...
Aer Lingus–Aer Arann franchise begins
March 28, 2010The first Aer Lingus Regional flights have taken place as the franchise agreement between Aer Arann and Aer Lingus, began on 12 routes from Dublin and Cork.
Allegiant to buy six 757s to enable Hawaii services
March 6, 2010Allegiant Travel Company has signed a forward purchase agreement to acquire six Boeing 757-200s to enable the company to expand its leisure travel strategy into Hawaii with flights to be...
Horizon CEO Pinneo to retire, Glenn Johnson takes over
June 14, 2010Alaska Air Group has announced that Jeff Pinneo (pictured), president and CEO of its subsidiary Horizon Air, is retiring from the role after eight years at the regional carrier's helm...
AirTran announces two routes from Huntsville/Decatur
March 5, 2010AirTran Airways has revealed plans to add Huntsville/Decatur, Alabama, to its growing route map on 27 May 2010 with services to both Baltimore-Washington International and Orlando International...
GOL’s February 2010 traffic figures released
March 5, 2010GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes has announced its preliminary traffic figures for February 2010.
ATR 42-600 takes to the air
March 5, 2010The ATR 42-600 pre-series aircraft has had a successful first flight from Toulouse.
Southwest Airlines announces February traffic stats
March 5, 2010Southwest Airlines has reported its traffic figures for February 2010, featuring a load factor increase of almost 5 percentage points.
Norwegian reports 25% passenger growth in February
March 5, 2010Norwegian has announced that 834,884 passengers chose to fly with the airline in February, a 25% increase from the same period last year.
RUAG approved by EASA as Do228NG manufacturer
March 5, 2010RUAG Aerospace Services in Oberpfaffenhofen, Germany, reports that at the end of January 2010 it received official approval by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) as production organisation...
Air Berlin sees increased passenger numbers and revenue in February
March 5, 2010Air Berlin has reported passenger and revenue figures for February 2010.
Blue1 doubles Helsinki–London Heathrow frequency
March 4, 2010From 25 April 2010 Blue1 is to add a new second daily flight between Helsinki and London Heathrow.
Two Embraer 170s delivered to Gulf Air
March 5, 2010As part of a lease agreement signed by Embraer and Gulf Air just after the Bahrain International Airshow in January, Embraer has delivered two E-170s to the Bahrain-based carrier.
Increased Delta TechOps services for Sun Country
March 4, 2010Delta Air Lines’ maintenance division, Delta TechOps, has expanded its relationship with Sun Country Airlines with agreements to provide auxiliary power unit (APU) and component maintenance...
OSyS ETL cleared as primary techlog on BA CityFlyer E-Jets
March 4, 2010BA CityFlyer has been granted approval by the UK Civil Aviation Authority to deploy the electronic technical log (ETL) from Optimized Systems and Solutions (OSyS) as the primary techlog...
Republic Airways announces February 2010 traffic figures
March 4, 2010Republic Airways has reported preliminary passenger traffic results for February 2010.
easyJet continues passenger growth in February
March 4, 2010easyJet has reported its passenger and load factors figures for February 2010 and the rolling 12-month to the end of February.
American Eagle releases February traffic data
March 4, 2010American Eagle Airlines has reported traffic figures for February 2010 covering its own operations and those of its wholly-owned subsidiary Executive Airlines.
February traffic released for US Airways' regional subsidiaries
March 4, 2010US Airways has reported February 2010 combined traffic figures for Piedmont Airlines and PSA Airlines, its two wholly-owned subsidiaries which operate under the US Airways Express brand...
airBaltic’s Vilnius–London service begins
March 4, 2010airBaltic has begun its new service between Vilnius and Gatwick Airport in London.
AirTran reports February 2010 traffic
March 3, 2010AirTran Airways has announced its traffic figures for February.
Allegiant reports February 2010 traffic figures
March 3, 2010Allegiant Air has reported preliminary passenger traffic results for February 2010.
Virgin America’s Elevate FFP offering easier, faster rewards
March 3, 2010Virgin America has announced changes to its Elevate frequent flyer programme (FFP), designed to give guests more flexibility to earn and redeem points for travel with the airline.
Proactis helps SA Express to control spending
April 19, 2010SA Express Airways has chosen to streamline its purchase-to-pay processes with a spend control solution from eProcurement specialist, Proactis.
AirAsia upgrades call centre services
March 3, 2010AirAsia has announced a comprehensive upgrade of its call centre services that, among other developments, now includes a 24-hour self-help option and the ability to shorten call waiting...
On-schedule CFM56-7BE starts 150 hr block test
March 3, 2010CFM reports that its new CFM56-7BE engine is on schedule for its planned certification date later year as it enters the 150-hour block test which will pave the way for the flight test programme...
New CEO announced by ExpressJet
April 19, 2010ExpressJet Holdings, parent company of ExpressJet Airlines, has named Tom Hanley as president and chief executive officer effective immediately.
airBaltic to codeshare with Tarom on Riga–Bucharest
March 3, 2010airBaltic will be offering service between Riga and Bucharest from 29 March 29 with flights being operated by the Tarom under a codeshare agreement.
Borghetti to succeed Godfrey as Virgin Blue CEO
March 3, 2010Virgin Blue Holdings has appointed former Qantas executive general manager John Borghetti as its new chief executive officer and managing director, effective from 8 May.
Honeywell and GoJet extends maintenance agreement
April 20, 2010Honeywell has extended a maintenance agreement with GoJet Airlines until 2023, increasing aftermarket service and support for the airline’s 25 Bombardier CRJ700s.
CFM’s Hyderabad training centre opens
March 2, 2010CFM International has formally opened its new CFM56 training centre in Hyderabad, the fourth such engine maintenance training centre for CFM56 customers worldwide.
ELFAA members’ passenger numbers grow 8.7% in 2009
March 2, 2010The European Low Fares Airline Association (ELFAA) has announces that in 2009 its members carried 162.5 million passengers – an 8.7% increase on the previous year.
Air Southwest adds Oyster card deal to serve London-bound passengers
March 2, 2010Air Southwest has launched a new customer service initiative with the sale of Visitor Oyster cards on all its flights into London, giving passengers quick and easy access to the UK capital’s...
Porter begins Toronto–Myrtle Beach flights
March 1, 2010Porter Airlines has started its new seasonal service between Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, the only non-stop service between the two.
Bombardier inaugurates Mumbai office
April 20, 2010Bombardier Aerospace has opened a regional support office (RSO) in Mumbai, India, the first to serve both Bombardier Business Aircraft and Commercial Aircraft operators.
AirAsia takes KL–Taipei weekly frequency to nine
March 1, 2010AirAsia is to increase its Kuala Lumpur–Taiwan frequency to nine flights weekly from 15 April.
Varsity Express begins services using business aviation handler at Edinburgh
March 1, 2010Scheduled passengers flying with Varsity Express between London Oxford and Edinburgh airports will be cared for at the Scottish capital’s airport by Greer Aviation, a business aviation...
flydubai doubles GCC destinations to four
March 1, 2010flydubai has announced two new GCC routes to Kuwait City and Muscat, which will take the carrier’s network to thirteen routes, four of which now go to GCC countries.
Cebu Pacific orders more A320s
April 20, 2010Cebu Pacific Air of the Philippines has placed a firm order with Airbus for seven more A320s.
Wizz Air fumes over Malév ‘re-nationalisation’
March 1, 2010Wizz Air has declared that it is to call on the European Commission to investigate the Hungarian government’s decision to put financial resources into Malév, the country’s...
AirTran signs up with AmEx OPEN
March 1, 2010
Aer Arann adds four routes to the UK
March 1, 2010Aer Arann has announced a significant expansion to its network with the launch of four new routes to the UK direct from regional Irish airports.
First Class for all American Eagle CRJ700s
February 25, 2010American Eagle Airlines is to begin First Class service on all of its Bombardier CRJ700s from 2 July this year.
Southwest opts for Teledyne data distribution and loading IT
February 25, 2010Southwest Airlines has implemented Teledyne Controls’ LoadStar Server Enterprise (LSE) software and PMAT 2000 Portable Maintenance Access Terminal to support data distribution and...
Pinnacle gets its anticipated tax refund
February 26, 2010Pinnacle Airlines Corporation has received its 2009 federal income tax refund totalling approximately $38 million.
Republic Airways orders 40 CSeries CS300s, with 40 options
February 25, 2010Republic Airways Holdings is to be the CSeries launch customer in North America having signed a deal for 40 CS300s, with options for up to an additional 40 aircraft.
Wizz Air continues Budapest expansion
April 22, 2010Wizz Air is to add new routes and increase the frequencies of a number of existing services by introducing a fourth Airbus A320 at its Budapest base from 24 July.
AirAsia makes record profit in 2009
February 25, 2010Despite 2009 being regarded as the worst year in the history of the aviation industry, AirAsia has announced net profits of RM549 million for the full year.
Midwest announces two new routes from Kansas City
February 25, 2010Midwest Airlines is to launch nonstop service between Kansas City and both Columbus, Ohio and New Orleans.
Ryanair adds Liverpool–Szczecin service
February 25, 2010Ryanair has announced a new route from Liverpool John Lennon Airport (JLA) to Szczecin in northeast Poland, with a twice weekly service starting on 21 May 2010.
SSJ100 in Yakutsk for cold soak trials
February 25, 2010The third Sukhoi Superjet 100 flight prototype, SN95004, has landed at Yakutsk airport where it will undergo cold soak trials.
Porter the recipient for 300th Q400
April 22, 2010Bombardier Aerospace has celebrated the delivery its 300th Q400 turboprop, the milestone aircraft being the 20th of the type to join Porter Airlines' fleet.
4Q09 and full-year results announced by Republic Airways
February 25, 2010Republic Airways Holdings has reported its financial figures for the fourth quarter of 2009 (4Q09) and for the the last full calendar year, with net income for the full year of $39.7 mi...
Embraer forecasts 6,875 aircraft in 60-120 seat sector from 2010-2029
June 16, 2010Expecting a 4.9% average growth rate in revenue passenger kilometres (RPKs) between 2010-2029, Embraer has announced a forecast a requirement for 6,875 aircraft in the 60-120 seat during...
SuperJet International completes 1st customer services operators’ conference
February 24, 2010SuperJet International’s first customer services operators’ conference has been deemed a success as it took the company another step towards creating an efficient and fair SJI...
Embraer negotiating to switch China production from ERJs to E-Jets
June 16, 2010Embraer is negotiating with the Chinese authorities to produce E-Jets at the Harbin Embraer plant as the production run of the ERJ family comes to an end.
AirTran announces 2010 seasonal schedule
February 24, 2010AirTran Airways has released details of new seasonal services, beginning in May, between many of its destinations.
IAE and Hamilton Sundstrand deal for accessory maintenance
February 24, 2010IAE International Aero Engines and Hamilton Sundstrand have signed a seven-year extension to their current agreement for the sales and marketing of V2500 accessory maintenance services.
Rex reports A$9.6m half-year profit
February 24, 2010Regional Express (Rex) has reported a profit of A$9.6 million for the first half of its financial year which ended on 31 December 2009.
ExpressJet releases Q4 and full-year 2009 results
February 23, 2010ExpressJet Holdings, parent company of regional and charter airline operator, ExpressJet Airlines, Inc, has reported fourth quarter 2009 net income of $30.2 million and a net loss of $3.3...
Horizon and Alaska change service fees
April 22, 2010Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air have announced changes to their service fees, which will come into effect on 1 May for travel on or after 16 June.
Aer Arann to fly Donegal–Glasgow, drops Prestwick
February 23, 2010Aer Arann has launched a new direct service from Donegal Airport to Glasgow Airport, beginning on 28 March and replacing the airline’s current Donegal to Glasgow-Prestwick route.
Wizz Air launches Lviv–Venice Treviso service
February 23, 2010Wizz Air has announced that it plans to launch a new service between Lviv in Ukraine to Venice Treviso in Italy on 14 May.
Lufthansa Technik component support for Lufthansa Regional E-Jets
February 23, 2010Lufthansa Technik has extended its Total Component Support TCS to the complete fleet of Embraer E-Jets in service with Lufthansa Regional.
American Eagle to link Los Angeles and Reno
February 23, 2010American Eagle Airlines is to begin nonstop jet service between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) from 10 June using 44-seat Embraer ERJ...
easyJet to source pilots from CTC Aviation
April 24, 2010easyJet has chosen CTC as its preferred supplier of pilots for the next five years.
Vueling reports €27.7m net profit for 2009
February 23, 2010Vueling Airlines has announced a €27.7 million net profit for 2009, with a 4.6% net margin – a 2.7 percentage point (pp) increase compared to 2008 (net profit of €8.5m, and...
Al Ain to be served by Oman Air ATR 42s
April 26, 2010Oman Air is to launch a new daily service between Muscat, the capital of Oman, and Al Ain, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), on 3 May, using ATR 42-500 turboprops.
Irkut expects Malaysian order for MS-21 as programme remains on track
June 21, 2010Oleg Demchenko, president of Irkut Corporation and vice-president of United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) has announced that by the end of this year , UAC is going to sign an agreement...
A J Walter Aviation continues to build management team
February 23, 2010A J Walter Aviation’s new chief executive, Boris Wolstenholme, has recruited Gareth Cunningham to be the company’s new director of contract services, as well as promoting Andrew...
Spirit pilot strike possible after negotiations end
February 23, 2010The Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA), which represents Spirit Airlines pilots, has announced that mediated talks with the company have ended without any progress toward...
Aegean and Olympic to merge and create Greek ‘national airline champion’
February 22, 2010With the Greek economy in crisis, the main shareholders of Aegean Airlines and Olympic Air have reached an agreement to merge their respective activities, resulting in the formation of a...
More contracts awarded in UK for CSeries work
February 22, 2010Bombardier Aerospace, Belfast, has awarded contracts to two more UK companies for work on Bombardier’s CSeries commercial aircraft programme.
Atlantic Airways announces summer 2010 services to London
February 22, 2010Atlantic Airways, the national airline of the Faroe Islands, is to operate a twice-weekly service (Mondays and Thursdays) from London Stansted throughout June, July and August.
Esterline CMC’s PilotView EFB receives EASA certification for A320
February 19, 2010Esterline CMC Electronics’ PilotView Class 2 electronic flight bag (EFB) has been granted Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)...
Skymark buys 737-800 FFS from CAE
February 19, 2010CAE has sold a CAE 7000 Series full-flight simulator (FFS) for the Boeing 737-800 aircraft to Skymark Airlines of Japan.
Midwest announces seasonal flights to San Diego and Seattle
February 19, 2010Midwest Airlines has announced the launch of nonstop seasonal service between its Milwaukee base and both San Diego and Seattle/Tacoma.
Initial flight for first production Twin Otter Series 400
February 18, 2010With Transport Canada certification due shortly, the first new-production DHC-6 Series 400 Twin Otter has taken its initial flight from Viking Air’s final assembly facility in Calgary,...
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