Singapore-based regional low-cost carrier Scoot will use its first Boeing 787 aircraft—a 787-9 due for delivery in November this year—on routes that include Japan, Taiwan and Australia, Scoot CEO Campbell Wilson told ATW.
Istanbul’s $30 billion project to build a third airport could be delayed by at least 10 months, following an administrative court order suspending construction pending the completion of an expert report on the environmental impact analysis.
The reconstruction of Yermolino Airport—which is estimated to cost RUB11.3 billion ($325 million)—will begin before year end, according to Salavat Kutushev, CEO of Yermolino’s management company.
UK regional carrier Flybe has doubled its services to six return trips daily between London Gatwick and Newquay Airport and has reported “exceptional demand,” due to the washout of the main railway line between London and southwest England following record-breaking wet weather in Southern England.
Gulf Air has launched a new service as part of its strategic partnership with DealBroker, a travel technology company that serves the global travel and tourism industry, whereby customers who book their Gulf Air flights online now have access to over 10,000 tours, sightseeing and entertainment activities across the airline's network.
Singapore-based developer Gallant Venture and Indonesian flag-carrier PT Garuda Indonesia have signed an MOU to turn Bintan Airport, Indonesia, into a major aviation hub.
Emirates has empowered its airport staff with the latest mobile application designed to deliver the best service to customers. Called the Journey Manager, the custom-designed application enables the airline's team of airport staff to get real-time information that will enable them to respond to customers' needs with greater efficiency, regardless of where they are in the airport.