Air Canada has extended its distribution agreement with Amadeus, signing a new multi-year accord with the Madrid-based global distribution system (GDS) provider.
Alitalia has reinstated its pilot training center after a 10-year gap, with 24 prospective pilots due to embark on a two-year training course by the end of 2015.
In an effort to further increase its share of US-originating connecting traffic, Air Canada will offer free one-week stopovers in Toronto to US customers bound for Europe or Asia.
Thai-based regional operator Siam Air Transport will lease two Boeing 737-800s from Air Lease Corp. to expand services to first- and second-tier destinations in China.
The Indian Ocean Commission (IOC) airlines have signed a multilateral cooperation agreement establishing Vanilla Alliance, which is aimed at improving air services between IOC member states and international connectivity to the region.
Low-cost, long-haul carrier Norwegian Air International (NAI) has announced a series of new transatlantic routes, despite the continued reluctance by the US Department of Transportation (DOT) to grant it a license for Europe-US services.
IATA has made two senior management appointments: Gilberto Lopez Meyer as SVP-safety and flight operations and Nick Careen as SVP-airport, passenger, cargo and security safety and flight operations (APCS).
Worldwide international passenger traffic improved in July, rising 6.8% year-over (YOY), up from June’s 3% YOY growth, according to IATA’s July Premium Traffic Monitor.
Finnair has warned it may take a €30 million ($33.4 million) hit due to national pension reforms, although it is also expecting a €70 million gain from its fleet renewal.
Startup carrier fastjet Zimbabwe is expected to secure its air operator’s certificate (AOC) within the next few days, following the arrival of its first aircraft.
