SkyTeam member Air France-KLM (AF-KLM), oneworld’s Air Berlin (AB) and Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways (EY) have announced a strategic partnership to strengthen their route networks.
Emirates named Jon Sheppard manager, national accounts-UK. Sheppard previously served as field sales manager-London and UK South for Air France-KLM. Alaska Air Group elected Tammy Young VP-HR. Young joins the carrier from accounting firm Moss Adams LLP where she served as MD-HR. Island Air (WP) hired Les Murashige as president and promoted Lesley Kaneshiro to CFO. Murashige has previously served as an executive with WP and Aloha Airlines.
AeroSvit (VV) and Ukraine International Airlines (PS) are supporting Kiev Boryspil International’s (KBP) transformation plan into a competitive international hub. KBP handles about 8 million passengers annually.
Japan’s Mitsubishi UFJ Lease & Finance (MUL) has purchased San Francisco-based lessor Jackson Square Aviation (JSA) as it continues it expansion program.
AirBaltic (BT) CEO Martin Gauss is keen to explore the potential for regional consolidation with Baltic carrier Estonian Air (OV), although management at the neighboring carrier has been quick to dismiss the idea.
India’s Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Friday issued a show-cause notice to the cash-strapped Kingfisher Airlines (IT), requiring it to demonstrate why it should keep its operating license.
American Airlines (AA) expects to have all of its Boeing 757s back in service Saturday after taking additional measures to prevent the seats from becoming loose, necessitating cancellation of nearly 100 flights Thursday and Friday for repair work to be done.
Armenian carrier Armavia (U8), which took delivery of the first production Sukhoi Superjet 100 in April 2011, has reached a new leasing agreement with Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Co. on operating terms.
Saudi Arabian carrier Nasair (XY) is planning to phase out its six Embraer E-190s and two E-195s, and grow to a single-type fleet of 40 Airbus A320s within four years to bring down operating costs.
American Airlines (AA) believes a mechanical issue, not improper maintenance, caused rows of seats on two of its Boeing 757s to repeatedly come loose during flights.
Oneworld appears to be preparing to announce a new member next week. Media speculation has focused on Qatar Airways (QR) as the new member, but the airline isn’t confirming.
EasyJet (U2) has revised its profit forecast upward for the year ended Sept. 30, and expects to post £310 million ($500.5 million) to £320 million pretax profit, compared to £280 million to £300 million forecast in July.
Ras Al Khaimah International Airport in the UAE has awarded ARINC a multi-million dollar, 10-year contract to design, supply and install passenger processing and airport operational systems. These will include ARINC’s common use passenger processing systems, airport operational database , flight information display system, and what ARINC claims to be the first off-site hotel check-in and bag drop in the region. The contract was announced at the 18th World Route Development Forum (World Routes) in Abu Dhabi.
