New Omani low-cost carrier (LCC) SalamAir will begin its operational life with Airbus A320s, rather than the previously mooted Boeing 737s, the airline said Oct. 11.
Turboprop manufacturer ATR CEO Patrick de Castelbajac has confirmed he is leaving and will be succeeded by senior Airbus Group executive Christian Scherer.
Southwest Airlines and the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA) have approved a tentative agreement for the Dallas-based carrier’s more than 200 aircraft appearance technicians, the group primarily responsible for aircraft detailing and appearance care services.
Singapore-based low-cost carrier (LCC) Tigerair is preparing to resume fleet growth in 2017, as closer cooperation with sister carrier Scoot boosts the prospects of both airlines.
Lufthansa Group carrier Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) will introduce the Boeing 777-300ER onto existing services to Miami and San Francisco from Oct. 30 for the upcoming 2016-17 winter schedules.
Worldwide air passenger traffic increased 4.6% year-over-year (YOY) in August, a slowdown from July’s revised 6.9% YOY growth pace, according to IATA’s August Air Passenger Market Analysis.
Hong Kong-based investment holding and asset management company China Everbright Limited (CEL) has purchased the entire stock issue of Albania’s Tirana International Airport (TIA).
United Arab Emirates flag carrier Etihad Airways has increased links to Africa with the signing of a codeshare agreement with South African low-cost carrier (LCC) kulula.
London Gatwick Airport said Oct. 10 it had passed passenger and destination milestones far in advance of official predictions, as it continues a fight to win the planned new runway for the congested South East of England.
Istanbul-based Turkish Airlines will defer 39 narrowbody deliveries from a 167-strong Airbus and Boeing aircraft order because of decreased demand resulting from a series of terrorist bombings and other economic challenges in Turkey.
Spanish low-cost carrier (LCC) Vueling, which is owned by International Airlines Group (IAG), has closed three aircraft bases and is rolling out a new restructuring strategy, “Vueling NEXT,” which also includes a new management structure.
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has confirmed that a piece of wing trailing edge debris, found in Mauritius around May 10 is from the Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777 that crashed in March 2014 while operating as MH370.
Juneyao Airlines and Star Alliance have formally sealed a strategic partnership, which will see the Shanghai-based carrier become a connecting partner in 2017.